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What Tigers go in the MLB Baseball draft?
Posted on 6/4/18 at 11:49 am
Posted on 6/4/18 at 11:49 am
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Posted on 6/4/18 at 11:53 am to GeismarGeauxer
So baseball player do not have to commit to the draft like football/basketball right ?
If they don't like the draft position they can continue to play college ?
Why is this different than other major sports ?
If they don't like the draft position they can continue to play college ?
Why is this different than other major sports ?
Posted on 6/4/18 at 11:56 am to The Torch
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Why is this different than other major sports ?
Agents.
Waters declared for the draft in basketball, but didn't hire an agent. He is coming back to college.
In my opinion baseball is the only sport that gets it totally correct, from the draft, to when players become drsft eligible, once going to college.
Posted on 6/4/18 at 12:00 pm to oOoLsUtIgErSoOo
quote:Eh. The draft itself needs work imo. Draft order means almost nothing after the first 2 rounds with Seniors going who don't have leverage so teams can save cash on lower high school picks that they hope to lure away from college with extra money. It's a structure that isn't going to last long.
from the draft
Posted on 6/4/18 at 12:01 pm to GeismarGeauxer
LINK
I read that Landon Marceaux is leaning heavily to coming to LSU.
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The Tigers’ signing class could be greatly influenced by the MLB draft. As many as nine incoming players are considered to have the talent to be drafted in the first ten rounds. Normally, an individual picked in the first ten rounds opts for professional baseball over college.
Shortstop Brice Turang from Corona (Cal.) has first-round ability, However, Turang did not enjoy a good senior season. He is asking for a lot of money. If Turang would come to LSU, he would be the starting shortstop from day one in 2019.
According to sources, outfielder Elijah Cabell from Winter Park (Fla.) and pitcher Levi Kelly from IMG Academy in Florida will sign with the MLB team which drafts them. Cabell and Kelly are rated as third-round and sixth-round prospects, respectively.
The other key player besides Turang in the signing class is pitcher Landon Marceaux from Destrehan (La.) High School. Marceaux, who is ranked as a fourth-round selection, would probably be in the weekend rotation as a freshman.
“What is different in baseball is that you have to recruit the guys you signed,” Mainieri said. “It’s not choosing between LSU or Ole Miss. It’s choosing between LSU and one million dollars. It takes a lot of courage and self-confidence to turn down one million dollars.
“But, it’s a long grind for high school players to get to the major leagues. Alex Bregman turned down one million dollars coming out of high school. He came to LSU and made five million extra dollars while he was here. Plus, he got an education and a boat load of experience.”
The other Tigers signees who are considered to possess top-ten round talent are catcher C.J. Willis from Ruston (La.) High School and pitchers Jaden Hill from Ashdown (Ark.), Will Ripoll from River Ridge Curtis High School, Cole Henry from Florence (Ala.) and Chase Costello from Pompano Beach (Fla.).
“On average, we lose three recruits per year to the draft,” Mainieri said. “We could find players who won’t sign, but we have to beat Florida, Vanderbilt and Texas A&M. I have to make them understand the importance of a college education and the college baseball experience.”
I read that Landon Marceaux is leaning heavily to coming to LSU.
Posted on 6/4/18 at 12:02 pm to Mickey Goldmill
Here are LSU players and signees rated by Baseball America among the top 500 for the MLB draft.
Current players
OF Zach Watson, third round
P Zack Hess, third round
OF Antoine Duplantis, fifth round
C Hunter Feduccia, 11th round
P Cam Sanders, 15th round
Signees
IF Brice Turang, Corona (Cal.), first round
OF Elijah Cabell, Winter Park (Fla.), third round
P Jaden Hill, Ashdown (Ark.), third round
P Landon Marceaux, Destrehan (La.) High School, fourth round
P Levi Kelly, IMG Academy (Fla.), sixth round
P Will Ripoll, River Ridge (La.) Curtis High School, seventh round
C C.J. Willis, Ruston (La.) High School, seventh round
P Cole Henry, Florence (Ala.), eighth round
P Chase Costello, Pompano Beach (Fla.), tenth round
IF Drew Bianco, Oxford (Miss.), 16th round
OF Giovanni DiGiacomo, Naples (Fla.), 16th round
Current players
OF Zach Watson, third round
P Zack Hess, third round
OF Antoine Duplantis, fifth round
C Hunter Feduccia, 11th round
P Cam Sanders, 15th round
Signees
IF Brice Turang, Corona (Cal.), first round
OF Elijah Cabell, Winter Park (Fla.), third round
P Jaden Hill, Ashdown (Ark.), third round
P Landon Marceaux, Destrehan (La.) High School, fourth round
P Levi Kelly, IMG Academy (Fla.), sixth round
P Will Ripoll, River Ridge (La.) Curtis High School, seventh round
C C.J. Willis, Ruston (La.) High School, seventh round
P Cole Henry, Florence (Ala.), eighth round
P Chase Costello, Pompano Beach (Fla.), tenth round
IF Drew Bianco, Oxford (Miss.), 16th round
OF Giovanni DiGiacomo, Naples (Fla.), 16th round
This post was edited on 6/4/18 at 12:02 pm
Posted on 6/4/18 at 12:02 pm to GeismarGeauxer
You may see Watson get drafted tonight, if MLB teams view him as a signable prospect I think he'd go late tonight or early tomorrow.
The commits to pay attention to are Brice Turang, Landon Marceaux, and Elijah Cabell.
The commits to pay attention to are Brice Turang, Landon Marceaux, and Elijah Cabell.
Posted on 6/4/18 at 12:03 pm to ell_13
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Eh. The draft itself needs work imo. Draft order means almost nothing after the first 2 rounds with Seniors going who don't have leverage so teams can save cash on lower high school picks that they hope to lure away from college with extra money. It's a structure that isn't going to last long.
Agreed, but I don't see why the MLB would want to change it. Its greatly benefiting them.
Posted on 6/4/18 at 12:12 pm to CP3forMVP
How can Watson be drafted? I thought he wasn’t eligible.
Posted on 6/4/18 at 12:15 pm to Mickey Goldmill
I guess one big thing to look for in the draft is who slides well down from this projected slot. Probably means they are asking for a lot of money and won't make it. But this draft can really hit this recruiting class hard.
Posted on 6/4/18 at 12:17 pm to TigerFred
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How can Watson be drafted? I thought he wasn’t eligible
His age. Same with Hess. Slaughter also I think???
Posted on 6/4/18 at 12:17 pm to Mickey Goldmill
quote:Josh Smith is really, really good.
Shortstop Brice Turang from Corona (Cal.) has first-round ability, However, Turang did not enjoy a good senior season. He is asking for a lot of money. If Turang would come to LSU, he would be the starting shortstop from day one in 2019.
Posted on 6/4/18 at 12:17 pm to TigerFred
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How can Watson be drafted? I thought he wasn’t eligible.
Watson and Hess are sophomore eligibles, and it's likely both will sign.
Posted on 6/4/18 at 12:19 pm to Mickey Goldmill
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I read that Landon Marceaux is leaning heavily to coming to LSU.
Where did you read that?
Posted on 6/4/18 at 12:21 pm to TigerFred
he is a draft eligible Sophomore
Posted on 6/4/18 at 12:24 pm to DeafVallyBatnR
The basic categories of players eligible to be drafted are:
High school players, if they have graduated from high school and have not yet attended college or junior college;
College players, from four-year colleges who have either completed their junior or senior years or are at least 21 years old; and
Junior college players, regardless of how many years of school they have completed.
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High school players, if they have graduated from high school and have not yet attended college or junior college;
College players, from four-year colleges who have either completed their junior or senior years or are at least 21 years old; and
Junior college players, regardless of how many years of school they have completed.
LINK
Posted on 6/4/18 at 12:25 pm to macaoidh
I’m a confused by the eligibility rules. LINK
He isn’t 21 yet and hasn’t completed his jr season.
I guess I’m missing something.
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High school players, if they have graduated from high school and have not yet attended college or junior college;
College players, from four-year colleges who have either completed their junior or senior years or are at least 21 years old;
and Junior college players, regardless of how many years of school they have completed
He isn’t 21 yet and hasn’t completed his jr season.
I guess I’m missing something.
Posted on 6/4/18 at 12:28 pm to TigerFred
I might be mistaken, but I think it has to do with turning 21 by a certain date.
This post was edited on 6/4/18 at 12:30 pm
Posted on 6/4/18 at 12:32 pm to Solo Cam
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Josh Smith is really, really good.
If Turang comes here...Josh Smith will probably be playing 3rd base. The left side of our infield would be stacked.
Posted on 6/4/18 at 12:35 pm to Glock17
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I might be mistaken, but I think it has to do with turning 21 by a certain date.
if the player turns 21 within 45 days of the draft then he's eligible.
Watson turns 21 on June 25.
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