Mets: D'Andre Smith, SS, USC150. Twins: Jorel Ortega, 2B, Tennessee175. The 2022 MLB First-Year Player Draft is a little less than two months away (July 17 in Los Angeles). Angels: Tucker Flint, OF, Chipola College389. His boosters point to his near-elite power and speed combination, as well as his potential to play center field despite being listed at 6-foot-3 and 225 pounds. Dodgers: Dalton Rushing, C, Louisville 41. Braves: William Silva, P, Miami Dade College456. Pirates: Hunter Barco, P, Barco 45. Barrera posted a .970 OPS this past season at Stanford and could project as a second baseman in professional ball. White Sox: Mario Camilletti, 2B, Central Michigan252. Blue Jays: Pat Gallagher, P, UConn339. [3] Eleven of the players came from high schools or colleges in the state of California, and Florida follows with five players. Cole was sharp, and the King has returned. From playing with @HokiesBaseball, being a top 10 @MLB draft pick, and making his minor league debut. Rockies: Braxton Hyde, P, Butler County CC417. Starting with the 8th round teams received a pick for each A-ball team in their system in the reverse order of the affiliate finishes. Red Sox: Travis Sanders, SS, Copperas Cove HS (TX) 430. 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. Angels: Sonny DiChiara, 1B, Auburn149. This pick could be the difference in winning your league or going home with nothing. Yankees: Cam Schlittler, P, Northeastern 221. Mets: Eli Ankeney, P, Grand Canyon600. His top secondary pitch, a sweeping slider, plays well off the heat while his changeup has shown enough promise to think he'll be able to neutralize righties. Brooks Lee, SS, Cal Poly:Lee might have the best feel for the game of any prospect in the draft. Marlins: Spencer Bramwell, C, Colorado Mesa533. A decade ago, Hjerpe would've been classified as a reliever, and perhaps even a left-handed specialist, based on his unorthodox release point and his heater-heavy arsenal; these days, he's viewed as a fairly safe starting pitching prospect. The organization also has needs to address along the offensive line, linebacker and wide receiver. The 2022 MLB Draft wrapped upTuesday, as the final 300 picks were made in Rounds 11-20. Marlins: Carmine Lane, C, South Florida563. (Carson Williams, Spencer Schwhellenbach, and Masyn Winn are recent two-way players who shed the label after draft day.) Mariners: Troy Taylor, P, Cal Irvine367. 7/23 (4): The Yankees officially announced that all of their first five picks have signed. He has some of the best exit velocity in this years draft. Brian was 3-1 with a 1.83 ERA in 31 appearances for Eastern Kentucky this past season, permitting just 16 hits in 39 1/3 innings. Brewers: Ethan Lege, 3B, Delgado College493. When the pitching was on, they lacked clutch hitting, and vice versa. Jackson Holliday is the most recent first overall pick; he was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in 2022. Reds: Jared Lyons, P, George Mason424. Cardinals: John Lynch, P, Xavier 548. 11 (340): Ryan Harvey, RHP, UC Santa BarbaraHarvey signed for $210,000, MLB.coms Jim Callis reported on July 25. CHICAGO (AP) Ethan Hearn has some good friends who are eligible for baseball's amateur draft this year. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). But Marte has 20-homer potential, is a .290 career hitter, and should run more this season with the expanded base size. rounds 1-7 (MLB, AAA, and AA picks). Jones was a highly regarded two-way player ahead of the 2019 draft, but a small fracture in his elbow pushed him down to being the Angels 31st-round pick. Right-hander Frankie Montas, the biggest acquisition for the New York Yankees at the trade deadline last year who was expected to be a big part of their rotation this year, will undergo shoulder surgery on Tuesday . Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Red Sox: Connor Butler, P, Biola University610. Brewers: Robert Moore, SS, Arkansas 73. Here's how Young. At higher thresholds, clubs lose future picks: a first-rounder and a 75 percent tax for surpassing their pool by more than 5 and up to 10 percent; a first- and a second-rounder and a 100 percent tax for more than 10 and up to 15 percent; and two first-rounders and a 100 percent tax for more than 15 percent. Brewers: Jaden Noot, P, Sierra Canyon School (CA)583. Giants: Andrew Kachel, 2B, Fresno State, 497. Mariners: Tyler Locklear, 3B, VCU 59. Rays: Jalen Battles, SS, Arkansas165. Pete Crow-Armstrong, an outfielder from Harvard-Westlake High in Los Angeles Yankees: Geoffrey Gilbert, P, Clemson401. The team has never drafted a player at second base. Open main sports navigation Sports Reds: Logan Tanner, C, Mississippi State 56. Braves: JR Ritchie, P, Bainbridge HS (WA) 36. Rockies: Javier Ramos, P, Oklahoma 537. Braves: Drake Baldwin, C, Missouri State97. Horton has a limited track record (he threw just over 50 regular-season innings for the Sooners), and scouts still have lingering doubts about whether he'll be a starter for the long haul. White Sox: Ethan Hammerberg, P, Ohio State612. [3] Though the Yankees also failed to sign Mark Prior (1998), they were not awarded a compensatory pick, as Prior was chosen with the pick received for Godwin, and compensatory rules only allow for one compensation pick for failing to sign a player. Twins: Connor Prielipp, P, Alabama 49. You can find the full list of picks below, as well as analysis of every first-round selection. Pirates: Miguel Fulgencio, P, Cowley County CC381. 4) Players at four-year colleges are eligible after completing their junior years, or after their 21st birthdays. He's a coach's son and a switch-hitter who should be good from both sides (especially the left). Brewers: Tayden Hall, C, State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota 283. Pirates: Josiah Sightler, 1B, South Carolina441. A player who is drafted and does not sign with the club that selected him may be drafted again at a future year's draft, so long as the player is eligible for that year's draft and the club may not select a player again in a subsequent year, unless the player has consented to the re-selection. 7/25 (2): 13th-rounder Geoffrey Gilbert has signed, per his Twitter account. [7] The Yankees have been awarded compensatory draft choices for failing to sign first round picks Tyrell Godwin (1997) and Gerrit Cole (2008). The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Royals: Steven Zobac, P, California116. Rangers: Matt Scott, P, Joel Barlow HS (CT)590. In recent years, the Yankees have drafted and developed both Wells and Anthony Volpe into highly-rated prospects and hope that trend continues. Tigers: Peyton Graham, SS, Oklahoma 52. Nationals: Everett Cooper III, SS, Pro5 Baseball Academy (NC)472. .mw-parser-output .citation{word-wrap:break-word}.mw-parser-output .citation:target{background-color:rgba(0,127,255,0.133)}a Goodwin chose to attend university instead of signing with the Chicago White Sox, and re-entered the draft once he graduated in 1975. Guardians: Angel Zarate, OF, North Carolina512. Lesko isn't just smoke-and-mirrors; his fastball has been clocked into the upper-90s and he imparts good spin on the pitch thanks to a high release point. Yanks sign all 20 picks from 2022 MLB Draft August 18th, 2022 Below is a list of every player drafted by the Yankees. Blubaugh, P, Milwaukee224. Marlins: Jared Poland, P, Louisville173. Rangers: Andrew Owen, P, Grossmont College410. Pirates: Julian Bosnic, P, South Carolina411. The former stands out as a potential problem, as he posted an ugly 2.26 strikeout-to-walk ratio. Cubs: Brock Blatter, P, Billings Central Catholic HS (MT)564. Royals: Brandon Johnson, P, Ole Miss 266. [4] Derek Jeter is the only one of the Yankees' first-round picks to have been elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. . Unlike most sports drafts, the First-Year Player Draft is held mid-season, in June. He re-entered the draft in 2006 after spending the previous year with the independent Fort Worth Cats. section: | slug: fantasy-baseball-rankings-2023-best-sleepers-breakouts-busts-by-model-that-forecasted-vottos-struggles | sport: baseball | route: article_single_fantasy | Rockies: Brady Hill, P, San Jose State447. He still has a hit tool that one veteran scout graded as an 80 -- meaning, in layman's terms, as good as it gets -- and surprising power. Marlins: Marcus Johnson, P, Duke113. Twins: Kyle Jones, P, Toledo205. Rays: Jake Christianson, P, Feather River College465. Draft-and-follow picks -- high school and junior college players selected after the 10th round who attend a two-year college after the Draft -- can sign with their selecting teams for up to $250,000 up until a week prior to the following years Draft. Since the institution of Major League Baseball's Rule 4 Draft, the Yankees have selected 46 players in the first round. Dodgers: Nicolas Perez, SS, B You Academy (PR)466. Each club has until 5 p.m. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Astros: Joey Mancini, P, Boston College464. ET First Published: July 12, 2021 at 1:52 p.m. [3], Four first-round picks have won championships with the franchise: Thurman Munson (1977 and 1978), Derek Jeter (1996, 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2009), Phil Hughes (2009), and Joba Chamberlain (2009). Rockies: Austin Becker, P, Texas Tech477. Indeed, he has the kind of projectable frame and handspeed that should allow him to add muscle and power as he matures. (Callis has a slightly different figure on Hall than BA, so that is whats in the tracker.). Amongst catchers last year, he ranked just 14th in barrel percentage (7.9%) and 20th in hard hit percentage (36.8%). Twins: Omari Daniel, SS, The Walker School (GA) 415. He has the ability to move quickly through the minor leagues with a good Major League starter ceiling., The best insights from the ultimate insiders, 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, Yankees may get solution to to glut of infielders after NL teams misfortune, Why Yankees catcher feels comfortable leaving for WBC, Why Yankees ace feels more settled this spring training. Padres: Robby Snelling, P, McQueen HS (NV), 40. Padres: Tyler Robertson, OF, Louisiana Lafayette421. Alabama quarterback Bryce Young won't be able to check all the boxes. Cardinals: Hunter Hayes, P, Pacific488. The players names are linked to the Pinstripe Alley stories about their draft selections. Now we can officially welcome all 20 Baby Bombers to the organization! It's obvious that the Yankees really struggled way below expectations in the first half. Twins: Ben Ethridge, P, Southern Miss445. Giants: Liam Simon, P, Notre Dame, 167. LOS ANGELES The Yankees have drafted another 6-foot-7 college outfielder who hails from California. Mind you, he still hit .437/.576/.828 with seven more walks than strikeouts in 118 plate appearances; he still displayed a strong eye and above-average pop; and he still looked like a defensive asset in a corner. If available, Ive also included their Twitter handles if you have any interest in following them. Nationals: Cortland Lawson, SS, Tennessee412. Red Sox: Roman Anthony, OF, Marjory Stoneman Douglas HS (FL) 80. Phillies: Nathan Karaffa, P, Ohio State603. He's a high-energy outfielder who should stick in center field. The 6-foot-6 Schlittler generates solid power with a fastball that sits in the low 90s and occasionally touches 95 mph. LOS ANGELES Nine years ago, the Yankees took Aaron Judge with the 32nd pick in the 2013 MLB Draft. 7/26: Chase Hampton (Round 6) and Jackson Fristoe (Round 12) signed for over-slot deals, per Callis. Dodgers: Brandon Neeck, P, Virginia286. Reds: Rob Hensey, P, Monmouth274. The team at SportsLine was all over Votto as a Fantasy bust from the start after a resurgent 2021 season that saw him going as one of the top 12 first basemen off the board in 2022 Fantasy baseball drafts. Gavin Cross, OF, Virginia Tech:The Hokies had not had a player selected in the first round since Joe Saunders in 2002. Giants: Tanner Thach, 1B, Perquimans HS (NC), 557. Jackson Holliday is the most recent first overall pick; he was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in 2022. Vrieling was 4-4 with a 4.91 ERA in 15 starts for Gonzaga. Reds: Trey Braithwaite, P, West Virginia484. Giants: Thomas Gavello, C, Pacific, 407. Rays: Brock Jones, OF, Stanford 66. Cubs: JP Wheat, P, Next Level Academy (AL)474. Unlike in previous years, there is no $20,000 maximum amount for non-drafted free agents (NDFAs), though bonus money must be used if the signing cost goes over $125,000. Brewers: Cameron Wagoner, P, Eastern Michigan343. However, his underlying metrics indicate that there may be a ceiling on his power potential. All rights reserved. Join our linker program. Yankees: Eric Reyzelman, P, LSU161. This . Diamondbacks: Riley Kelly, P, Tustin HS (CA)589. Cubs: Ke'Shun Collier, OF, Meridian CC594. Below is a list of every player drafted by the Yankees. If a player taken in the top 10 rounds doesn't sign, his pick's value gets subtracted from his team's pool. Dodgers: Logan Wagner, SS, P27 Academy (SC)196. He hit .326/.397/.719 with 13 doubles, three triples, 23 homers and 75 RBIs in 59 games this past season at GCU. Yankees 4, Nationals 2: Walk-off Wednesday, Spring training is more important than you think, The Yankees Top 10 Prospects: No. Braves: Noah Williams, OF, Redondo Union HS (CA)546. Elijah Green, OF, IMG Academy (FL):Green is a fascinating and polarizing prospect, a walking example of bimodal distribution who seems to inspire forecasts invoking only his left- and right-tail outcomes. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Rangers: Brock Porter, P, St. Mary's Prep HS (MI)110. Hunt, P, Mississippi State351. Brewers: Brian Fitzpatrick, P, Rutgers 313. Padres: Nathan Martorella, 1B, California 151. Red Sox: Brooks Brannon, C, Randleman HS (NC)280. [4] Guardians: Jack Jasiak, P, South Florida362. Baseball America reported the signing bonuses of Brett Barrera (Round 8), Matt Keating (Round 9), Geoffrey Gilbert (Round 13), Tayler Aguilar (Round 15), Hayden Merda (Round 17), and Trevor Kirk (Round 20). affiliates, alternated the picks round-by-round. Angels: Caden Dana, P, Don Bosco Prep HS (NJ)329. The mailbag zeroes in on the infield jam with a particular solution being pitched. Yankees: Beau Brewer, 3B, Paris JC581. Diamondbacks: Gavin Turley, OF, Hamilton HS (AZ)559. In 80 2/3 innings, he permitted 48 runs (44 earned) on 75 hits, walking 46 and striking out 106. It didn't work. Callis has the terms on him and second-rounder Drew Thorpe, who signed at slot as well. Total of 1121.9 WAR, or 21.6 per major leaguer. Orioles: Nolan McLean, P, Oklahoma State82. Rangers: Caden Marcum, P, Paola HS (KS)380. Since then, the draft has now been exactly twenty-rounds, and held in July, during the All-Star week. Blue Jays: T.J. Brock, P, Ohio State189. Twins: Zachary Veen, P, Point Loma Nazarene535. Astros: Michael Knorr, P, Coastal Carolina 104. To date, Arizona State University and Vanderbilt University are the only schools from which multiple number-one overall draft picks have been chosen. 1 overall hype, teams want all the boxes to be checked. Cross, who is projected to become an above-average hitter and a fine right fielder, ended the decades-long drought. Pirates: Mike Walsh, P, Yale261. Cubs: Nazier Mule, P, Passaic Tech HS (NJ)114. SportsLine's model is also high on a surprising starting pitcher who lands in the top 10 of its positional rankings. The draft was shortened from 40 rounds to five rounds in 2020 as a cost-cutting move during the pandemic but was stretched back to 20 rounds last year. There is speculation that the aforementioned arm injuries affected Jones, and that he is trending in the right direction in terms of swing decisions and hard contact. So if Addison were to reunite with Pickett in the pros, that would mean getting picked by the. Welcome to Bleacher Report's 2022 MLB draft tracker! 1st-rder Spencer Jones signs with @Yankees for $2,880,800 (full slot 25 value). Yankees: Ryan Harvey, P, UC Santa Barbara341. Rangers: Justin Sanchez, P, Msgr McClancy Memorial HS (NY)530. Tigers: Trevin Michael, P, Oklahoma298. Royals: Ryan Ramsey, P, Maryland386. In 61 games this past season for Vanderbilt, Jones batted .370/.460/.644 with 21 doubles, 12 homers, 60 RBIs and 14 stolen bases. As a result, he played in just 118 games, which is why he may have fallen off some Fantasy owners' radars for the 2023 MLB season. "With the [insert draft number] pick of the MLB Draft, the [insert team name] selects [insert player name]." Those are the words not verbatim that Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred uttered on the first day of the 2021 MLB Draft Sunday night. Astros: Trey Dombroski III, P, Monmouth134. Angels: Brendan Tinsman, C, Wake Forest599. Cardinals: Michael Curialle, SS, UCLA368. Phillies: Bryan Rincon, SS, Shaler HS (PA)423. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. From Ken Griffey Jr. to Joe Mauer, see who went first overall in every MLB draft since 1965. . 2. The pitch has decent action, but he's too prone to getting underneath the ball, as opposed to working through it, for evaluators to have confidence in its effectiveness. May 19, 2022. Cardinals: Jimmy Crooks III, C, Oklahoma128. Rockies: Carlos Torres, P, Lehigh597. Dylan Lesko, RHP, Buford HS (GA): Lesko underwent Tommy John surgery in April, pushing him down a hair compared to where he would've ranked otherwise. Keep in mind there are only 31 picks in the first round this year, after the Dolphins were stripped of their first-round selection due to multiple violations of NFL rules. They can only hope it turns out half as well as their selection of Aaron Judge in 2013. The quarterbacks, wide receivers and tight ends . Cardinals: Gavin Van Kempen, P, Maple Hill HS (NY)608. Hear how he's preparing for his first full pro season below @adamcross28 @Royals . He's huge (6-foot-7) with enormous power, and he's a great athlete. Mariners: Nick Zona, 2B, James Madison607. Nationals: Riley Cornelio, P, TCU202. The deal, announced Friday, was for . Tigers: Drew Conover, P, Seton Hall 598. Munson and Jeter have both also served as team captains for the Yankees. His back foot tends to kick out, creating an odd scissoring aesthetic. Diamondbacks: Demetroi Crisantes, SS, Nogales HS (AZ)199. Diamondbacks: Logan Clayton, P, Houston499. Blue Jays: Ryan Jennings, P, Louisiana Tech129. Peraza was hitting .292 with 15 home runs and 26 stolen bases from the end of May to the end of his time in Triple-A last season. NFL Media's . Guardians: Zach Jacobs, P, UC Riverside542. 7/22: Fourth-rounder Anthony Hall and ninth-rounder Matt Keating have signed per their respective Instagram accounts. Padres: Graham Pauley, 3B, Duke 391. Dodgers: Kyle Nevin, OF, Baylor346. Dodgers: Taylor Young, 2B, Louisiana Tech256. For live reaction from yesterday's festivities, check out Friday's live blog . First pick in tomorrow's Dynasty Draft, I have 1st pick and I can't decide which way I want to go yet, Holliday or Dru Jones? Padres: Austin Krob, P, TCU361. Giants: Nomar Diaz, C, Carlos Beltran Baseball Academy, 437. Dodgers: Chris Newell, OF, Virginia406. Twins: Korbyn Dickerson, OF, Trinity HS (KY)595. Nationals: Nick Peoples, OF, Northview HS (CA)352. His dogged competitiveness and his above-average athleticism fuel our suspicion that he'll take a step forward once he prioritizes pitching; if and when that happens, look for him to work on nurturing his changeup and on tightening and speeding up his slurvy breaker. Draft pick signing news can be a slow process and team assignments might be even fuzzier, but well do our best to keep you posted. Unlike most professional sports, MLB does not permit the trading of draft picks,[1] so the draft order is solely determined by the previous season's standings; the team that possesses the worst record receives the first pick. Cubs: Jackson Ferris, P IMG Academy (FL) 48. Blue Jays: Alan Roden, OF, Creighton99. Skip to Article. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. 1 for the 2018 preseason Top 30. (Hampton) (Fristoe). Twosac, if you will, would appear to have fair odds of accruing more service time based on his plus or better strength and his improved defense. The improvement of minor league veterans can add options for call-ups or trades. Red Sox: Jonathan Brand, P, Miami (Ohio)250. If a player has exhausted his collegiate eligibility, he can sign at any time up until one week prior to the next years Draft. Shortly thereafter, Callis reported that Vrieling signed at slot. He's not as promising behind the dish, but he's improved enough there for scouts to see him as a tolerable option to begin his career. 52 played in the majors (91%). Royals: Javier Vaz, OF, Vanderbilt 446. The club has not confirmed the deal. Cole was sharp, and the King has returned. Many thanks to him. If there's one other common gripe about DeLauter, beyond his weak quality of competition, it's the unusual footwork he displays at the plate. Yankees 4, Nationals 2: Walk-off Wednesday, Spring training is more important than you think, The Yankees Top 10 Prospects: No. Marlins: Chase Luttrell, OF, Long Beach State 383. Mariners: Reid VanScoter, P, Coastal Carolina157. Appel was selected with the first overall pick in the 2013 MLB First-Year Player Draft. Giants: Zach Morgan, C, Fresno State, 227. He made his MLB debut in late May and struggled initially, hitting .222 before the All-Star break. If a player has exhausted his collegiate eligibility, he can sign at any time up until one week prior to the next year's Draft. That will be the new norm heading forward. Blue Jays: Sammy Hernandez, C, Lakeland Senior HS (FL)429. Staying power is hard to come by in the majors, which makes the likes of Mike Trout, Mookie Betts and Bryce Harper all the more impressive. His explosiveness allows him to smoke almost anything thrown over the plate, and he can run and throw well, too. AA section (4-7) and A-ball sections (8+). For presentation He is one of five prospects with at least 15 home runs and at least 25 stolen bases in each of the last two seasons. We were very happy to have been able to select Spencer,Damon Oppenheimer, the Yankees Vice President of Domestic Amateur Scouting, said in a statement. Tigers: Joe Adametz, P, Liberty418. Free shipping for many products! [2] In addition, teams that lost free agents in the previous off-season may be awarded "compensatory" picks. Cardinals: Matt Hickey, P, Tarleton St.458. Padres: Romeo Sanabria, C, Indian River State College541. White Sox: Tim Elko, 1B, Ole Miss312. Ain't it funny how times change? Mets: Dylan Ross, P, Georgia390. Phillies: Emaarion Boyd, OF, South Panola HS (MS)333. Pirates: Joshua Loeschorn, P, Long Island591. Anyway, he throws from a sidearm slot after stepping slightly closed, creating some crossfire effect in the process. Nationals: Brenner Cox, OF, Rock Hill HS (TX)112. That remained true this season, as he homered 26 times and nearly posted a 1-to-1 walk-to-strikeout ratio in 60 games. Tigers: Jake Miller, P, Valparaiso238. In 104 2/3 innings, Thorpe permitted 31 runs (27 earned) on 65 hits, walking 25 while striking out 149. Reds: Trey Faltine, SS, Texas214. The Associated Press reports that both will receive signing bonuses in excess of $8 million The first overall spot of this year's draft (held by the Orioles) has an $8,842,200 slot price, a bump above the $8,415,300 assigned price for the first pick in the 2021 draft. The 19-year-old catcher was selected by the Chicago Cubs with the 192nd pick of the 2019 draft. Crawford isn't as well-regarded as a hitter, though the Giants are seemingly willing to give him a look as one, too. Athletics: Clark Elliott, OF, Michigan 70. Braves: Keshawn Ogans, SS, California606. Recent Rookie of the Year winners such as Jonathan India and Kyle Lewis took steps back after their freshman campaigns. Collier offers more than an excuse to say, "I'm getting old," of course. Nationals: Marquis Grissom Jr., P, Georgia Tech382. If there are discrepancies between sources, we will defer to MLBs reporting. Twins: Andrew Cossetti, C, Saint Joseph's325. Angels: Bryce Osmond, P, Oklahoma State449. Rockies: Tyler Hoffman, P, Tulane507. During his senior year of high school, he underwent surgery to repair a fracture in his left (throwing) elbow and then had Tommy John surgery in 2020. Odds & lines subject to change. 6-keys: media/spln/mlb/reg/free/stories, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. Astros: Tim Borden II, SS, Georgia Tech494. There's already a Grand Canyon-sized gap between their college production, and their measurables should be miles apart, too, making for . Orioles: Wyatt Cheney, P, McLennan CC 288. (One even compared Berry to Seth Beer, who was held as a conscientious objector to defense when he was drafted 28th overall in 2018 out of Clemson.) Red Sox: Austin Ehrlicher, P, Santa Rosa JC550. Angels: Max Gieg, P, Boston College539. Astros: Zach Cole Jr., OF, Ball State314. In his most recent mock draft, CBS Sports Senior NFL Draft Analyst Ryan. Red Sox: Nathan Landry, P, Missouri460. Blue Jays: Devereaux Harrison, P, Long Beach State279. The first-year player draft, also known as the Rule4 Draft, is the primary mechanism for assigning amateur baseball players from high schools, colleges, and other amateur baseball clubs to Major League Baseball (MLB) teams. 51 draft prospect per MLB.com, No. Cole settles in for first "normal" spring; Pitching tech opened up pathway to stardom for Rodn; Reynolds seeking extension over trade talks; Peralta works the pitch clock to perfection. Gabriel Hughes, RHP, Gonzaga: Hughes is a big, physical power pitcher who this season improved his velocity (he can touch into the upper-90s) and his control and who has a good slider. Tight end, however, was not one of the positions most Saints fans had in mind. Culpepper, P, Cal Baptist385. Win Expectancy, Run Expectancy, and Leverage Index calculations provided by Tom Tango of InsideTheBook.com, and co-author of The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball. Red Sox: Noah Dean, P, Old Dominion160. The 1965 draft had a major league and AAA section (rounds 1-3), a In his first year in Queens, Marte tied a career-high with a 132 OPS-plus to go along with 16 home runs and 18 stolen bases. His arsenal is all about power, including a high-spin fastball that can touch into the upper-90s and a slider that was clocked as high as 90 during that aforementioned start. b Hochevar played college baseball for the University of Tennessee, and was originally drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2005, but did not agree to a contract. Brewers: Will Rudy, P, Cal Poly163. In 30 innings, he allowed 24 hits and 14 runs (12 earned), while walking 15 and striking out 44. All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. Guardians: Geo Rivera Jr., P, Walters State CC572. Royals: Mack Anglin, P, Clemson206. The 29-year-old has made back-to-back all-star teams but he's coming off the board in the 14th round of 2023 Fantasy baseball drafts after his numbers took a bit of a dip from 2021 to 2022. Marlins: Brett Roberts, SS, Florida State473. The latter? However, he labored through the second half of the season with a core muscle injury that required offseason surgery, as well as a fractured finger that ended his regular season early. Cardinals: Alex Iadisernia, OF, Elon218. Marlins: Cole Kirschsieper, P, Illinois353. The New York Yankees had the 25th overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft, which began with the first round on Sunday. Could it still be made even better? Part of the Baseball Almanac Family, The January Secondary Draft (1966 - 1985), The June Secondary Draft / Delayed (1971 - 1971), Baseball Draft Research Pages by Baseball Almanac, Baseball Draft History by Baseball Almanac.