Mack - Weekly Draft Notes

 

 

JJ Cooper - @jjcoop36

 

MLB statement on expiration of the Professional Baseball Agreement with MiLB:

 

"Although the PBA has expired, we intend to work with Minor League owners to grow the game by building a new model that will serve fans, players and communities through the United States and Canada."

 

JJ Cooper -

 

This is a statement, so I do not want to read too much into it, but I will note it says "Minor League owners" here. "Minor League owners" is different in my perception from Minor League Baseball (the entity), which has run negotiations with MLB on the PBA. 

 

 

Patrick Ebert @PatrickEbert44

 

Is the primary purpose of the Appalachian League to replace previous minor league teams with summer collegiate ones while providing instruction for young collegiate players?

 

So unless you have an Appalachian League team in your backyard, what is the upside to this? I'm seriously curious what the purpose and benefit of this is to the players or is this just MLB and TUSA stepping in on a business model they previously didn't have as much of a part in?

 

Also, what is the point of having a ridiculous amount of quotes/testimonials from politicians in the press release? Is that supposed to make it seem more legitimate? 

 

 

https://www.prospectslive.com/mlb-draft/2020/9/26/2021-mlb-mock - came out with an updated mock and they had the Mets picking at 1.10:

 

10. New York Mets - Adrian Del Castillo, C   Miami

 

It’s difficult to know whom will be I charge of the Mets draft in 2021, and I’m not one to speculate. However, the pick makes sense here as Del Castillo is a high level college hitter with a chance to stick behind the plate long term. Regardless, the introduction the designated hitter in the National League may be right around the corner, a huge boost Del Castillo’s who’s value is planted within his bat. More walks than strikeouts both years at Miami, it might be the most complete college bat in the class.

 

 

Kendall Rogers - @KendallRogers

 

Interesting. MLB is teaming up with USA Baseball and the Appalachian League to turn the advanced rookie short-season league into a collegaite summer league

 

 

Program 15 - @Program15BB

 

Puerto Rico 2021 LHP Anthony Solometo attacks hitters with 93-96 mph velocity from a deceptive delivery and mixed in a nasty 81-83 mph slider

 

 

Doug Freeman - @DougFreemanPBR

 

2021 Ryan Scarry - Another really talented, toolsy, uncommitted 2021 here today. Ran a 6.46, 90 from outfield.

 

Lean strength with present bat speed and some pull side power.

 

 

Colton Provey - @ColtonProvey

 

21’ CINF Abbott Lawrence dropped nukes on Tennessee Sunday, including a 410-foot shot at 101.6 mph via TrackMan. 

 

 

Prospect Pipeline - @TheProsPipeline

 

Nick Leehey, Inf, Newbury Park High School Class of 2021.  Another one that's added some strength.  Rhythmic swing at the plate with the toe tap to leg kick.  Moves well in the field.

 

 

Andy Urban PBR - @PbrUrban

 

Staying hot is 2021 SS Brock Daniels w/ his second no doubter of the weekend to go along with a pair of doubles. 

 

 

Flo-Dar Tech Baseball - @FDTCbaseball

 

Hunter Parks- York (SC)   6'4 179   COVID-FR RHP

FB 93-95, SL 78-80, CH 83-84 

 

 

BF Scouting - @BFScout

 

Dallas-area native Ryan Johnson will throw close to home on Sunday in Frisco at the Baseball Factory All-Star Classic - America's Top 40 HS Players. Unique delivery that has been baffling hitters all summer. 

 

 

Joe - @JoeDoyleMiLB

 

Bainbridge Island HS RHP Ian Ritchie throwing knee-bucklers and piss-missles for Canes Baseball again. Touches 94-95/t96. SS Jordan Lawlar said he's got the best slider he's seen all summer. He'll be draft eligible in 2022. May be the highest draft pitcher out of WA in 20 years

 

 

LSUBaseballData - @LSUBaseballData

 

TOP FASTBALL VELOCITIES FROM TODAY'S SCRIMMAGE: 

Jaden Hill 98.6 mph

Jaden Hill 98.0 mph

Jaden Hill 97.7 mph

Jaden Hill 97.6 mph

Jaden Hill 96.9 mph

Devin Fontenot 94.9 mph

Devin Fontenot 94.7 mph 

 

 

Phil Kerber - @PhilKerberPBR

 

RHP Ben Whipple has a strong, sturdy 6-5, 220 frame. Pounding the zone with a heavy FB, living on the outside and up in the zone.

FB: 86-88  CB: 74, big 12/6, swing and miss

 

RHP Wyatt Hardy has a lean, projectable 6-2, 190 pound frame. Worked both sides of the plate w/ FB, buried CB as an out pitch.

FB: 85-87, T88   CB: 72-74, 12/6

 

RHP Josh Blum comes in relief and shows some lively stuff. Heavy run on FB, sharp SL  FB: 84-87, T88  SL: 76-79, downer

 

RHP Bryant Byrd has a wide frame, strong build. Working FB/CB combo for strikes.  FB: 86-88, works downhill  CB: 72-73, 12/6, depth, potential S&M  

CH: 78