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Below are some notable selections from the draft’s second day. Assuming he can get back on the mound and avoid the trouble that got him kicked off the team at Houston, he can get to the big leagues in a hurry and make an impact.26. The Marlins were impressed by his fastball/curveball combo, two plus pitches that were already good enough to strike out hitters in the major leagues. He needs to refine his control and command to remain a starter, but he could be a dynamic reliever even if he doesn't.28. His slider, taught to him by his father, a standout college pitcher at California State University at Northridge whose career never took off due to a torn rotator cuff, also stood out as a plus pitch. Philadelphia Phillies: RHP Spencer Howard, Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo46. His stock took a hit when his bat struggled in 2016 against Double-A and Triple-A pitching, but thanks to a high-ceiling defensive foundation and an advanced hit tool, the shortstop remains one of the top prospects in baseball. After an impressive showing that saw him hit a combined .285/.375/.406 between Low-A and Advanced-A as a 19-year-old in 2014, Crawford shot up to the top of most industry top prospect lists. Boston Red Sox. Actual No. Day three will cover rounds 11 through 40. Philadelphia Phillies: OF Adam Haseley, University of VirginiaCallis: Another two-way player, Haseley was a pitching hero at the 2015 College World Series when the Cavaliers took home the title, but he'll be purely a center fielder as a pro. In a world where the Mets draft and sign T.J. Zeuch, he is assigned to the Brooklyn Cyclones and helps guide the team to a finish over the .500 mark, avoiding a second-consecutive finish below .500 after avoiding it for more than a decade. Cleveland forfeited its first-round pick): RHP Nate Pearson, College of Central FloridaCallis: Pearson has the best fastball in the college ranks this year, and wowed scouts by hitting 102 mph in a recent bullpen workout. He has one of the best sliders in this Draft and could make for a high-leverage reliever if he doesn't pan out as a starter.19. Take a look at our mock draft to see our first round projections. 25. During spring training 2017, he gets some advice from Dan Warthen and Frank Viola and makes some adjustments to his mechanics, and once the 2017 season begins, he cuts his walk rate by roughly 25% as he begins the year with St. Lucie. Braves: Forrest Whitley, RHP. He was in the top tier of five players in the mix for most teams at the top of the Draft. Detroit Tigers: OF Reynaldo Rivera, Chipola College58. Baltimore Orioles: LHP Zac Lowther, Xavier75. Arizona Diamondbacks: 3B Drew Ellis, University of Louisville45. In 2014, he is assigned to the Savannah Sand Gnats and provides a source of power that the team badly needs, punishing Historic Greyson Stadium in the same way Aderlin Rodriguez had in 2011 and 2012. Milwaukee Brewers: RHP Caden Lemons, Vestavia Hills (Ala.) HS47. He has a 92-95 mph fastball, a nasty slider, effective changeup and misses a lot of bats. Mets Pick: Brandon Nimmo (13th overall)I Wanted: Brandon Nimmo (13th overall). Following the Mets’ World Series appearance, Cuddyer retired from baseball. On the flip side, he walks an excessive amount of batters. 16. I have a folder of Clayton Kershaw GIFs. With Major League Baseball’s amateur draft coming up on June 12, we thought it would be fun to go back in time and look at how things might have turned out in the Sandy Alderson era if the Mets had taken the player I wanted them to take rather than the one they did—assuming there was a difference between those players. Oakland Athletics: OF Austin Beck, North Davidson (N.C.) HS Callis: He has come a long way in a year after tearing up his knee in the North Carolina state playoffs during his junior year. 1 overall pick. He poised to win the SEC triple crown, joining Rafael Palmeiro as the only player ever to do that. In addition, he was athletic enough to play center field and had a strong arm. Thanks to a strong frame, strong wrists and excellent bat speed, he had plus power. Houston Astros: 3B Joe Perez, Archbishop McCarthy (Fla.) HS54. His secondary pitches aren't as strong, so some scouts believe he'll wind up in the bullpen.32. While it might have been a surprise to some, he's a legitimate No. Thanks to all those who have visited the site throughout the year. San Francisco Giants: 3B Jacob Gonzalez, Chaparral (Ariz.) HS59. The 2017 MLB Draft (53rd June Amateur Draft) will take place on June 12th, 13th and 14th. https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-redrafting-the-first-round-of-the-2017-nfl-draft We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. The track record of coming back from elbow reconstruction is good, and Schmidt was one of the top pitchers in the SEC the past two years. I have no problem with the Desmond Lindsay pick, but at the 53rd pick overall, there were too many variables for me to speculate who might still be available to form an opinion. Actual Pick: Bryce Harper (23.9 WAR). Miami Marlins: OF Brian Miller, University of North CarolinaCallis: Miller had a breakout summer in the Cape Cod League in 2016, and teamed with Logan Warmoth to give UNC two of the best up-the-middle college prospects in this year's Draft. Pittsburgh Pirates: OF Cal Mitchell, Rancho Bernardo (Calif.) HS51. There, he sets the Brooklyn Cyclones record for most strikeouts in a season, breaking Brad Holt’s record of 96 punchouts. 5 to the Kings. Arizona Diamondbacks: C Daulton Varsho, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee69. I could try to hot take … Atlanta Braves: OF Drew Waters, Etowa (Ga.) HS42. During that same period, Michael Conforto’s major league resume looked a bit less impressive, hitting .238/.319/.448 with 21 home runs as he accrued 3.4 fWAR/2.5 bWAR, making deciding who has been the better pick a bit difficult. He can pitch at 93-97 with sink and run and command, and also has a pair of solid secondary pitches in his slider and changeup. Baltimore Orioles: LHP D.L. The 2017 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft began on June 12, 2017. In the real 2017 NFL Draft, this would have meant taking either Mahomes or Watson. Arizona Diamondbacks: 1B Pavin Smith, University of VirginiaCallis: It was no secret that the D-backs would probably wind up with one of the two University of Virginia hitters, and they opted for the more potent bat with Smith, as opposed to the more athletic Adam Haseley, an outfielder whom Pipeline ranked as the No. He's a future front-line starter who should get to Atlanta very quickly. The 2016 Major League Baseball (MLB) First-Year Player Draft began on June 9, 2016, to assign amateur baseball players to MLB teams. One of the better shortstops in a down class at the position, Downs has good instincts at the plate and in the field. New York Mets: 3B Mark Vientos, American Heritage School (Fla.)60. Washington Nationals. In his first taste of professional baseball, the 17-year-old hit .294/.352/.393 in 43 games for the Gulf Coast League Cardinals, maintaining strong peripherals and stealing 12 bases in 13 attempts. 8 pick: Frank Ntilikina. Check out every pick for the Boston Red Sox during the 2017 first-year player draft. There were times when he showed a plus fastball-slider combination. The Tennessee product, who went No. 6 before going ninth to Milwaukee. The Cuban refugee was drafted one selection after the Mets’ pick out of Braulio Alonso High School down in Tampa, Florida. Tampa Bay Rays: 1B Brendan McKay, University of LouisvilleCallis: It's appropriate that McKay went fourth because that's also where Dave Winfield went in 1973, and Winfield is the only better two-way prospect in Draft history. Should also be noted the Yankees have first rounders Clint Frazier (#5 overall) and Billy McKinney (#24 overall) still in the organization. Coming into the 2017 season, the Nationals’ dual center fielder and middle infielder hit .329/.361/.539 with 14 home runs and 35 stolen bases in 43 attempts, accruing 3.4 fWAR/3.9 bWAR in 100 games. ...The first-round pick of Clarke Schmidt, who is recovering from Tommy John surgery, makes a lot more sense now that we know the Yankees were saving money to get Matt Sauer in the second round. Let's stop pretending NBA picks outside the top five are worthless. Pittsburgh Pirates: OF Conner Uselton, Southmoore (Okla.) HS73. Colorado Rockies: 3B Ryan Vilade, Stillwater (Okla.) HS49. His fastball is clearly his best pitch, sitting at 92-95 when he starts. And with the second pick in the 2017 … He has good right-handed power and a strong arm that will still play when he makes the expected move from shortstop to third base. He can grow into some atypical power for a shortstop.33. Use the Draft Research Application to create reports. Chicago White Sox: 3B Jake Burger, Missouri State UniversityCallis: He had back-to-back monster seasons at Missouri State and might have the most usable power in this Draft. https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2885706-re-drafting-the-2017-nfl-draft Thanks to his father’s wisdom and guidance, the young right-hander was mechanically sound and has grew up being properly cared for as a pitcher care. He showed good defensive instincts and it looked like he would be able to handle the defensive rigors of the position as he aged. In 2017 thus far, the two players have had very different seasons, leading Conforto to have the edge. Boston Red Sox: RHP Tanner Houck, University of MissouriCallis: Houck looked like a top-10 pick coming into the year, but like a lot of the best college pitchers in this class, his stock dropped a bit. Optimal Pick: Corey Seager (18th overall). Both his fastball and slider can be plus-plus pitches at their best. He's also a very good two-way player in a Draft loaded with them. In September, he receives a cup of coffee and a handful of pinch hitting assignments down the stretch for the Wild Card contenders. He's a star quarterback who tore his ACL in September but was back on the mound this spring. He begins the 2015 season with the St. Lucie Mets once again but is promoted to the Binghamton Mets midseason as he becomes more comfortable talking a walk. Despite possessing two legitimate plus pitches, Toussaint certainly had flaws in his game, and the most glaring one was his command. If you could redo the Alderson-era first-round draft selections, who would you draft and why? Optimal Pick: J.P. Crawford (16th overall). 2017 MLB Draft Results - Round: 1 The 2017 MLB draft is in the books. Optimal Pick: Delvin Perez (23rd overall, St. Louis Cardinals). He's got the frame and the fastball to make a difference in the late innings.29. The Brewers were rumored to take him as high as No. Mets Pick: Dominic Smith (11th overall)I Wanted: Rob Kaminsky (28th overall). His secondary pitches are works in progress, but he can get to the big leagues quickly if deployed as a reliever. Thanks to his size, he throws downhill, giving his fastball a great deal of sink, leading to a preponderance of groundball—he posted 76.4 and 71.4% ground ball rates, to be exact, in his NCAA and MiLB stints in 2016, respectively. Francisco Lindor and baseball’s divided fandom. The pick: Kyle Tucker, OF. By Steve Sypa @SteveSypa Jun 10, 2017, 10:00am EDT Share this story In 182.1 innings, the right-hander posted a 2.86 ERA (139 ERA+), allowing 149 hits, walking 55, and striking out 253. 1215 players were drafted over the three day, 40 round draft. ... A former college football prospect as a quarterback, Conner Uselton gave up the gridiron to focus on baseball. Check out every pick for the Cincinnati Reds during the 2017 first-year player draft. The cutter can turn it into a true slider and he can also spin a distinctly different curve, not to mention the makings of the changeup. 41 overall pick Nick Lodolo): RHP Steve Jennings, DeKalb County (Tenn.) HS43. He has the best combination of tools of anyone in the Draft -- including elite speed -- and has a real knack for squaring up the ball. ... Griffin Canning looked like he'd might even have gone as high as the Angels' first-round pick at No. 18. Texas Rangers: RHP Hans Crouse, Dana Hills (Calif.) HS67. The 2017 Draft got underway on Monday night in Secaucus, with the Twins taking … ...Hagen Danner had first-round interest from teams as both a catcher and a right-hander. After a thrilling come from behind victory in the first game, the Mets weren’t able to muster up much in the nightcap. Toussaint threw a fastball that sat in the low-to-mid 90s, occasionally touching 97 and 98 MPH, with plenty of life. The 2012 MLB Draft delivered some serious talent. Cincinnati Reds: SS Jeter Downs, Monsignor Edward Pace (Fla.) HSCallis: Yes, he's named after Derek Jeter. ... For a team that didn't get to pick until No. Seager did nothing but impress from the moment he stepped on the field as a professional. Though a bit on the shorter side at 5’11”, 190 lbs., Kaminsky’s fastball generally sat in the low 90s, topping out at 95 MPH, which is a bit above average for a left-hander. Pittsburgh Pirates: RHP Shane Baz, Concordia Lutheran (Texas) HS Callis: Baz might have the deepest repertoire in the Draft: He has a mid-90s fastball along with a cut fastball that can be unhittable. It is set to get underway on Monday June 12th with rounds one, competitive balance rounds A and B, and round two. He had a chance to go in the first round after reaching 97 mph with his fastball and backing it up with a power slider this spring. The two players I liked the most, Alex Kiriloff and Blake Rutherford were snatched up at 15 and 18 by the Twins and Yankees, respectively, so I would have selected the best pitcher I felt was still left on the board, University of Pittsburgh right-hander T.J. Zeuch. St. Louis forfeited its first-round pick): RHP Alex Lange, Louisiana State University Callis: The Cubs needed and wanted pitchers and they got two good college arms in the first round in Brendon Little and Lange. He has dealt with some elbow issues that might lead to Tommy John surgery, but it wouldn't require the same kind of rehab that it would if he was a pitcher. At the time, the younger Seager brother was a tall, lean line drive machine, expected to grow into additional in-game power as his frame filled in. 2 overall, was as good as advertised at the plate,... 2. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Tampa Bay Rays: RHP Michael Mercado, Westview (Calif.) HS41. Just consider the 2017 NBA draft. Jun 12, 2017 at 7:43 pm ET1 min read The Minnesota Twins pulled a draft-day surprise by selecting prep shortstop Royce Lewis with the No. He's the rare bats-right, throws-left player, and the fact that he's a first-round first baseman whose power is his worst tool makes him even more unusual. After selecting a college pitcher with their first pick in the 2017 MLB draft, the Red Sox went with a high school bat with their second. We’re all human, and as such, we have biases. He made the National League All-Star Team, placing third in the voting for the National League Cy Young Award, and winning the National League Rookie of the Year vote. I didn’t follow the draft as closely, Nimmo was considered an out-of-the-box but high-upside pick coming into the draft. Milwaukee Brewers: 2B Keston Hiura, UC IrvineCallis: Hiura was a late-riser in the week before the Draft, getting talked about with the Braves at No. His tools translated into elite performance on the field, and he was unanimously considered the number one prospect in baseball by the major publications going into the 2016 season. Texas Rangers (Compensation for Ian Desmond, who signed with the Rockies. In 2013, he is promoted to the Brooklyn Cyclones, where his 15 home runs broke Corey Vaughn’s 2010 record of 14. Atlanta Braves: RHP Kyle Wright, VanderbiltCallis: Wright, who was rumored to be the front-runner to go No. Unlike a lot of high school sluggers, he has advanced hitting instincts that should allow him to translate his power into home runs. He has a sweet, left-handed swing and is the best pure hitter in the high school ranks. He has a chance to be a 15-HR, 30-steal guy while playing a quality center field.24. He's a live-armed lefty with a 92-97 mph fastball and a power curve. 6 overall) and Robin Ventura (No. Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports It's pretty clear at this point that the Reds are going to have a high pick in the 2017 MLB Draft. In a world where the Mets draft and sign Touki Toussaint, the Haitian right-hander goes on to fulfill much of the lofty promise heaped upon him. He struggles in his first taste in Double-A ball, his already high strikeout rate skyrocketing even higher. Minnesota Twins: SS Royce Lewis, JSerra Catholic (Calif.) HS Callis: In a late decision, the Twins went with Lewis after strongly considering Louisville's Brendan McKay with the top choice. But if he hits, he'll be a star. 1 overall pick. In addition, his arsenal contained a cutter and a change-up, but both pitches lagged far behind in their development as compared to his fastball and curveball. If you could redo the Alderson-era first-round draft selections, who would you draft and why? Cincinnati Reds: RHP Hunter Greene, Notre Dame (Calif.) HS Callis: This is the guy the Reds wanted. 23 overall pick.. Kansas City Royals: LHP Evan Steele, Chipola College74. 64, the Indians came away with a nice talent in Quentin Holmes. My top 100 with tool grades, scouting reports, etc., is here. Some teams saw him as a first-round talent, while others worried about his hitting ability.20. Stay tuned.5. 23, and personally, would have taken him in the top 10. OF Austin Hays, a third-round selection by the Baltimore Orioles, was the first player from the draft to reach the major leagues, making his debut on September 7, 2017. All picks for the 21st round of the june-reg phase of the 2017 MLB Amateur Entry Draft.Picks are displayed by round. Optimal Pick: Jose Fernandez (14th overall, Florida Marlins). Competitive Balance Round B68. While the bat and the power stick out the most, he's a good runner and athlete for a big guy (6-foot-4, 215 pounds).36. But he's not a sleeper any longer. Houston Astros (Pick forfeited by Cardinals, awarded to Astros for breach of Houston's database): 2B J.J. Matijevic, University of ArizonaThe son of former big leaguer Gary Varsho, who named him after his teammate Darren Daulton, Daulton Varsho is an athletic catcher with plus speed and good receiving skills. Houston Astros (Pick forfeited by Cardinals, awarded to Astros for breach of Houston's database): RHP Corbin Martin, Texas A&M 57. He made the National League All-Star Team and placed seventh on the National League Cy Young Award ballot. He has one of the quicker arms we've ever seen in the Draft era, and his fastball - which has been clocked as high as 102 mph -- is among the best ever among amateur hurlers.3. He is promoted midseason to the St. Lucie Mets, but there, the holes in his swing start getting exploited by more advanced pitching. He has a long track record of performance on the showcase circuit and in international play with Team USA. I like him more as a position player and the Rays were the first team at the top of the Draft that preferred him that way. It’s no coincidence that I wore 32 when I played little league as a kid. After his dominant season in Brooklyn, he goes on to have a similar season with the Columbia Fireflies in 2016. And while he's not the prettiest-looking player, he gets the job done. 6 or 7 before he slipped at the end of the season. Combined with the glowing reviews his defense gets, the Cardinals may very well have gotten the best early returns on last year’s draft. The 2017 NBA re-draft gets us to a point at which the majority of players involved are still, hopefully, in the upward-trajectory phase of their careers. Chicago White Sox: 1B Gavin Sheets, Wake Forest 50. My Pick: Harper. Interesting that after all the talk of clubs cutting deals -- which could theoretically cause top prospects to fall -- the consensus five best players went with the first five picks. 10 prospect in the class (we had Smith at No. The Athletic’s NFL staff recently conducted a 2017 NFL Draft redo. In November 2014, Michael Cuddyer signed a two-year with the Mets worth $21 million. Promoting Olson either during or immediately following the 2017 … Fox's actual slot: No. He was far from a flawless player, as many had concerns about his pitch recognition and swing-and-miss tendencies, and some believed that he would grow out of center. :: 2017 MLB Draft coverage ::2. He has raw power, good speed and a chance to stick in center field.7. Yes, he swings and misses, as evidenced by his 74 whiffs in 261 at-bats, but he has the best tools in the college ranks, and he's been a very productive player at a top program. He stands out as a college up-the-middle player in a Draft that's thin in that regard, and is one of the best pure hitters available. With their first pick, the Philadelphia Phillies drafted the top prep shortstop in the 2013 MLB Draft, J.P. Crawford. Phillies: Nick Senzel, 3B. Dante's second son to turn pro didn't go until the second round, somewhat because not... 3. Kansas City Royals: C MJ Melendez, Westminster Christian School (Fla.)53. In doing so, the Mets surrendered their first-round draft pick, shifting it to the Colorado Rockies in compensation for losing their former outfielder. 9, so they have to be pleased to get him here.35. He's a pretty talented player as well. Houston Astros: RHP J.B. Bukauskas, University of North CarolinaCallis: This could be a tremendous value for the Astros, because Bukauskas looked like he'd go around No. The power is starting to come and he's a slick defender at first base as well.15. )Callis: I saw Ramos put on an absolute show at the Under Armour All-America game at Wrigley Field last summer. Reds: Bo Bichette, SS/2B. Cleveland Indians: OF Quentin Holmes, Monsignor McClancy Memorial (N.Y.) HS65. San Diego Padres: C Luis Campusano-Bracero, Cross Creek (Ga.) HS<40. After the top two consensus prep outfielders of Bubba Starling and Josh Bell, Nimmo was widely considered to be the third-best high school outfield prospect. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Here is our 2017 MLB mock draft. 10 until some medical concerns arose shortly before the Draft. 16, because that's close to the high point of where he would have gone before he had Tommy John surgery this spring. 11. He doesn't have a long track record on the showcase circuit -- at least compared to some of the other top prospects -- but he has one of the best combinations of tools in this Draft. Oakland Athletics: OF Greg Deichmann, LSU44. He's not the quickest player at the position, but his instincts and arm allow him to make all the plays. You can tweak the mechanics of a player’s swing or his stance at the plate, but a guy either has it or he doesn’t. Despite being selected with 18th draft pick in the 2012 draft, Corey Seager is currently second only to first overall pick Carlos Correa in terms of value generated for his team. ... Sam Carlson might be the steal of the first day. Following a Marlins fire sale, the 20-year-old unexpectedly made Florida’s Opening Day roster that year, and not only did he survive, he flourished. He posted a 2.19 ERA (176 ERA+) in 172.2 innings, allowing 111 hits, walking 58, and striking out 187. Some clubs thought Smith's combination of hitting ability and power made him the best offensive player in the Draft.8. The 2017 BA 500 ranks the top MLB Draft prospects and includes scouting reports, rankings, video and results tracker. The White Sox didn’t do Hawkins any favors when they put him on an extremely aggressive developmental schedule, promoting him to their High-A affiliate just weeks after graduating high school. He showed improved hitting skills this spring. Day two will consist of rounds three through 10. Your Sunday morning dose of New York Mets and MLB news, notes, and links. He's a plus runner who puts the bat on the ball and plays a solid center field.ROUND 237. Courtney Hawkins has plenty of it, and in spades. 2017 Baseball Draft. The 2017 Draft got underway on Monday night in Secaucus, with the Twins taking shortstop Royce Lewis with the first overall pick.MLB.com Draft and prospect expert Jim Callis analyzes every pick from the first round.ROUND 11. Chicago Cubs (Compensation for William Fowler, who signed with the Cardinals. After a cup of coffee in 2015, Seager began the 2016 season as the Los Angeles Dodgers’ full-time shortstop, and the 22-year-old excelled, hitting .308/.365/.512 in 157 games. Adell has the best combination of power potential, speed, and arm strength in the Draft. New Jersey Devils: Elias Pettersson (F, Timra-Allsvenskan), Original Pick: Nico Hischier (F, Halifax … He's a smaller left-hander who draws comparisons to Scott Kazmir with his low-90s fastball and overpowering curve. There’s a reason I was on the sign-Barry Zito bandwagon back in 2007. His bat speed, strength and leverage give him tremendous raw power. Pittsburgh Pirates (Compensation for not signing 2016 No. 8) and that went with the very next pick. Miami Marlins: 3B Joseph Dunand, North Carolina State52. Washington Nationals: RHP Wil Crowe, University of South Carolina66. 2013 MLB Draft Redo, Judge vs Kris Bryant So far the only All Stars to come out of that draft are Kris Bryant, Aaron Judge, and Corey Knebel. Ntilikina has … New York Yankees: RHP Matt Sauer, Ernest Righetti (Calif.) HS55. With both players off of the board here, Mitchell Trubisky is the guy. In a Draft thin on shortstops at the college level, he was clearly the best, showing advanced hitting skills and potential average tools otherwise across the board.23. He's got a low-90s fastball that can hit 95, and his sweeping slider can be tough, especially on lefties, but needs to be more consistent.14. He manages the strike zone well, runs better than you think, and he's got a chance to stick at third base.12. Los Angeles Angels: OF Jordon Adell, Ballard (Ky.) HS Callis: This is a classic high-risk, high-reward pick. I would have taken him No. Final score: Mets 4, Rockies 3—Villar and Lindor save the day. Sauer has a commitment to Arizona, but the Yankees are likely to sign him. After their 1-15 2016 season, the Cleveland Browns held the first overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft and three first-round selections overall. Numerous teams passed on the youngster, but the Cardinals bit, selecting him with the 23rd pick. In 2017, he is assigned to the St. Lucie Mets. Washington Nationals: LHP Seth Romero, University of HoustonCallis: Romero was a no-doubt top-10 pick until he first got suspended and then dismissed from the Houston program this spring. As a catcher, he has a strong arm and offers plus raw power. Seattle Mariners: 1B Evan White, University of KentuckyCallis: White has one of the more interesting profiles in the first round. He was elected to the National League All-Star Team, was named the National League Rookie of the Year, received NL MVP votes, and won a Silver Slugger Award. The draft order is the reverse order of the 2015 MLB season standings. The 2016 fifth overall pick slashed .238/.311/.367 with seven home runs, a 9.5 percent walk rate, and a … He competes in spring training but does not make the Opening Day roster for 2017 and is assigned to the Las Vegas 51s. Mechanically, the New Jersey native was clean, and he was projected to be able to command all three pitches and stay healthy, though concerns about his size and durability over the course of a 30+ start season invariably came up. We are now just one day away from the 2017 MLB draft.This is a little more exciting when it comes on the heels of a losing season, but I think all of … In 117 games, the veteran hit .259/.309/.391, and during the postseason, he notched one hit in 11 at-bats, walking once and striking out seven times. It's the first time since 1990 that the first three overall picks were all high schoolers.4. 22. KC Royals draft Matt Olson in Bleacher Report’s 2012 redo. PG De'Aaron Fox. Colorado Rockies: RHP Tommy Doyle, University of Virginia71. Originally drafted: 1.5 (Astros) Actual 6th pick: Tyler Jay, … He's a tablesetter with some gap power who has played shortstop and second base at South Florida. He repeats in Binghamton to start the 2016 season and remains there for the entire year. https://www.lineups.com/articles/what-if-nba-gms-could-re-do-the-2017-draft A few weeks ago, I would have said that Trea Turner was the optimal pick. In 2014, he splits his time with the GCL Mets and the Kingsport Mets, but it isn’t until his 2015 season with the Brooklyn Cyclones that he becomes a household name among Mets fans. Here's a look at some of my favorite picks from the rest of Day 1.Steve Jennings is one of my favorite stories in the Draft. Every pick for the Boston Red Sox: of Jordon Adell, Ballard ( ). Of Cal Mitchell, Rancho Bernardo ( Calif. ) HS70 baseball aptitude than the typical dual-sport athlete pick out Braulio! 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