Draft 14 - TTF - Mock v2.0

1. Houston Astros — Carlos Rodon, LHP, North Carolina  State

The “Lastros” have now secured the first-overall pick a record three years in  a row. Barring an injury or signability issues, their prize this year will be  Rodon, a 6’-3”, 240 pound southpaw with exceptional stuff. As a sophomore for  the Wolfpack, he posted a 2.99 ERA, 1.05 WHIP with 184 K/45 BB over 132.1  innings. He then went out and dominated for the Collegiate National Team, going  3-0 with 21 K/4 BB over 17 shutout innings, allowing just five hits. He has a  five-pitch arsenal that includes a mid-90s heater, a power slider, a lethal  cutter, an above-average curveball and a change-up with nice fade. He commands  all of them well and is comfortable throwing any of them in any situation. After  taking Mark Appel with the first-overall pick in this year’s draft, he and Rodon  could form a devastating 1-2 punch at the top of the rotation for an  organization loaded with talent.

2. Miami Marlins — Trea Turner, SS, North Carolina State

There are a lot of players who could go second-overall but I like Turner, a  6’-1” right-hander with plus/plus speed, an excellent approach at the plate and  a kid who will remain at a premium position due to his silly range, strong arm  and instincts on the field. Over 56 games as a sophomore, he hit .368/.455/.553  with 30 stolen bases and drew 38 walks to just 30 strikeouts. He also hit seven  home runs, showing developing power. As a freshman, he led the nation in stolen  bases with 57 and was only thrown out four times. An alumni of Team USA  Baseball, he is a franchise-type player and should be a huge fan favorite.

3. Chicago White Sox — Jacob Gatewood, SS, Clovis HS  (CA)

With maybe the worst farm system in baseball, the White Sox have a chance to  add a franchise player here and should go after the kid with perhaps the highest  ceiling among the prep bats. Gatewood is a 6’-5”, 190 pound right-hander with  some serious raw power, as well as excellent bat speed. He won the Junior Home  Run Derby at Citi Field, slugging 13 home runs — three of them reaching the  third deck. I also got to see him launch several bombs out of Wrigley Field as  he won the home run derby at the 2013 Under Armour All American Game. He most  likely will have to move off shortstop but his canon arm and instincts should  play well at the hot corner or a corner outfield spot where his bat will more  than justify the position. High character kid who is committed to USC.

4. Chicago Cubs — Jeff Hoffman, RHP, East Carolina

With Javier Baez, Kris Bryant, Albert Almora and Jorge Soler leading the way,  the Cubs have some outstanding offensive potential coming through the system at  a rapid pace. By selecting Hoffman here, they can hopefully add that ace in the  rotation they so desperately need. The 6’-4”, 200-pound right-hander was  dominate at the Cape Cod League this year. Over 24.1 innings, he had 33 K/5 BB  and allowed 20 hits for Hyannis. His fastball can touch 98 mph, and both his  curveball and change-up are solid offerings and getting better. Over 15 starts  as a sophomore, he had a 3.20 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 84 K/39 BB over 109.2 innings.  His 7.3 innings-per-start show the kind of stamina he has, and he maintains  velocity deep in games.

5. Minnesota Twins — Tyler Kolek, RHP, Sheppard HS (TX)

After selecting flamethrower Kohl Stewart fourth-overall this year, the Twins  can add another power arm in Kolek, a 6’-6”, 240 pound right-hander who can  touch triple-digits with his fastball. I got to see him throw at Wrigley and he  was hitting 99 mph with ease. He also shows a good feel for a slider that has  plus potential. His size suggests even more velocity could be coming, and he has  great body control considering his frame. He has been timed at 4.8 in the 40,  showing great athleticism. He is another in a long line of country strong, hard  throwers from the state of Texas.

6. Seattle Mariners — Michael Gettys, OF, Gainesville HS  (GA)

There isn’t much to nitpick about the 6’-2” right-hander with all five tools.  He has plus speed, an arm that has been clocked at 100 mph from the outfield  and, with great bat speed, the power is coming fast. A two-way player with great  stuff on the mound, his future is in the outfield where his speed and arm make  him a legitimate center field prospect at the next level. Another kid who I got  to see launch bombs out of Wrigley, as well as show off him arm with a strike to  third base from centerfield, the Mariners would be getting a high character kid  with as much talent as anyone in the 2014 MLB draft.

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7. Philadelphia Phillies — Tyler Beede, RHP, Vanderbilt

At 6’-4” and 215 pounds, the right-hander has the size, along with the stuff,  to be an ace at the next level. He features a classic three-pitch mix with a  mid-90s plus fastball with great movement, a plus power curveball and a  deceptive change-up that freezes hitters. Opponents hit just .187 against him as  a sophomore as his ability to miss bats is something to see. The one knock on  him is that he also has a tendency to miss the strike zone. His stuff and  make-up are top notch, however, and if he can harness his control as a junior,  he could challenge Rodon for the top pick. Posted a 2.32 ERA, 1.26 with 103 K/63  BB over 101 innings for the Commodores.

8. Colorado Rockies — Sean Newcomb, LHP, Hartford

The 6’-5”, 240-pound southpaw was among the leaders in K/9 with a 11.5 mark  this season thanks to a fastball that can touch 95 mph. Over 13 starts, he had a  3.75 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 92 K/37 BB over 72 innings while holding hitters to a  .213 batting average. With increased improvement of his command, as well as  secondary stuff, he should be a big name to watch next year.

9. Toronto Blue Jays — Braxton Davidson, OF, TC Roberson HS  (NC)

The 6’-3”, 215-pound left-hander will be one of the best prep bats in the  2014 MLB mock draft (and the real one too) due to his bat speed, advanced  approach at the plate and raw power. He shows good pitch recognition, and his  strong wrists allow him to wait on any pitch. Over 31 games as a junior, he hit  .403 with seven doubles, eight home runs, and drew 30 walks for a .600 OBP/.831  SLG. His strong arm would play well in a corner outfield spot.

10. New York Mets — Grant Holmes, RHP, Conway HS (SC)

A Florida Gator commit, the 6’-2”, 190-pound right-hander hit 96 mph at the  Perfect Game Nationals and flashed a plus curveball with excellent command. He  also hit 95 mph at the PG Classic, showing one of the better fastballs in the  prep class. He adds an above-average change-up, rounding out a solid three-pitch  mix. Some scouts think he has maxed out physically, limiting his upside, but as  it is, he profiles to a mid-rotation starter and possibly as high as a two. He  is a very good athlete with a sound delivery and one of the best prep arms in  the draft.

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