I take this only up to the Mets pick because none of you really care much past that.
I will update this throughout the off-season leading up to the draft.
One thing… I have told you recently that both RHP Andrew Painter and C Henry Davis are my two favorites in this draft. Neither one will be picked here by the Mets. This is not an emotional draft. It it the ranking, in my opinion, of the 10 best talents, on order.
In order, my choices of 11-6-2020 are:
Pick 1.1 - Pittsburgh Pirates
RHP Kumar Rocker Vanderbilt
There is no question about this pick. If someone mocks someone else they are making a mockery of the mock process (that’s a lot of mocks).
You may remember this name as one of the top high school players we talked about three years back. Instead of signing early, he chose to attend Vanderbilt and make history.
Pitchers like Brady Singer never see the light of draft day. They come off the board only when the worst team picks. There is an outside chance that Rocker could be picked 1.2, but I think he’s a lock as the first pick. His talent is legendary.
He throws a consistent mid-90s fastball that does hit 99.
Ended the 2019 season at Vanderbilt with a 19-K no-hitter. Also a wipeout slider and a change that could use some work.
2020 stat line: 3-Starts, 2-1, 1.80, 15-IP, 28-K
Enough said.
Pick 1.2 - Texas Rangers
RHP Jack Leiter Vanderbilt
For some reason, some are choosing to move away from the 1-2 Vandy Boy punch here. Don’t fall for it. The son of Al will be the second pick in this draft.
Yes, he only stands at six feet and, yes, his fastball only hits 95, but he also has four plus pitches in a two curves, slider, and a change.
He started his college career by throwing five no-hit innings against South Alabama, striking out 12 of the 15 outs.
He is easily the second best pitchers in this draft and Texas will scoop him up.
Pick 1.3 - Detroit Tigers
SS Matt McClain UCLA
You can’t having a winning baseball team without a star shortstop. It just is what it is.
McClain will be the first to come off a very talented shortstop board. How good is this Bruin? Well, for one, he was drafted in the first round out of high school, turning down a $2.6 million dollar bonus from Arizona. He was a Cape Cod all-star last year (.397, 1.043-OPS).
Has the best bat-to-ball skills in his college class. Well above average speed. Stronger arm than Nick Madrigal.
It is rumored that Arizona wants another shot at this kid, but Detroit will not let it happen.
Pick 1.4 - Boston Red Sox
C Adrian Del Castillo Miami
Great catchers are a rare breed in this game. When one comes around, they are drafted earlier than other position players because teams know if you don’t pick them early, they won’t be around where they should project out at.
We’ve also had some great catchers drafted in the first round of the last two drafts. In 2019, Adley Rutschman and Shea Langeliers were picked. In 2020, Patrick Bailey, Tyler Soderstrom, and Austin Wells were picked. Trust me… Solderstrom and Wells would never have be first rounds if they played another position.
In the case of Castillo, he is half the deal. This is a big time hitter. Hit .331 as a freshman and .358 last season. The downside is his defensive skills which currently leave a lot to be desired.
I’m not in love with him, but, like I said, catchers always draft quicker. I have him going here, and, if I am wrong, he still will be gone by the time the Mets pick.
Picl 1.5 - Baltimore Orioles
SS Luke Leto Portage Central HS
Here is the fastest riser in the draft right now.
Leto is a phenomenal athlete who came to the Perfect Game’s National Showcase and fell on his face defensively. Up to that point, he flashed tools throughout the field.
He has raw power and projects to either wind up on third or in left field. Other than that showcase, he looks to be a future star in the game as he matures.
At least he has the name.
Pick 1.6 - Arizona Diamondbacks
OF Jud Fabian Florida
The only reason Fabian isn’t a top 5 pick is because I slotted in Luke Leto ahead of him.
Fabian rates out at 55 in FIVE tools. Very rare in baseball. Above average speed and power and a very advanced hitting ability.
Hit .290 with 6-HR in the Cape Cod League, followed by .294 last season.
Some question his chances of becoming a superstar in this game. I do too; however, Fabian will be a starter for some team for many years.
Pick 1.7 - Kansas City Royals
3B Brady House Windor Barrow HS
House is a 2-way player (96-FB) that will probably be drafted as a hitter because of his advanced pop. Grades out with a 60 power rating. Already producing 100+ mph exit velocities. Will alays be remembers for his 450 foot homer he hit as a 15 year old.
Has to work on his consistencies at the plate.
Check this out… hit .653 as a junior, threw 96mph fastballs and threw 95 from short.
Pick 1.8 - Colorado Rockies
3B Alex Binelas Louisville
Brady House isn’t the only great third baseman in this draft.
Most grade Binelas out as a future success in major league baseball. Not because of any insane tools, but the fact that he is consistent across the board. He is a very good hitter (very few freshman ever hit 15 home runs) and has a strong and accurate arm.
There are concerns with him defensively which could push him to either first or left field.
Still, this a bat-first star in the making that has risen to a top ten ranking these past few months.
Pick 1.9 - Los Angeles Angels
OF Ethan Wilson South Alabama
Won the Sunbelt Conference POY as a freshman, hitting 17 home runs.
Quick hands and good extension.
Has to cut down his strikeouts if he is going to be a star at the next level. Still, this is huge power potential.
Pick 1.10 - New York Mets
OF Braylon Bishop Texarkana HS
Bishop is leaping up the mocks and, right now, he is the 10th best player in the draft.
Oozes potential. Has 93mph exit velocities in high school. Grading as a 55 future Power hitter. High-end athleticism that’ll play at any level. Has the athleticism to succeed in center field. Played last year as a 16 year old. Plus speed.
Needs to improve pitch selection.
9 comments:
Mack:
Amazing that you have #1 an #2 as pitchers and the next 8 as offensive players. No pitchers from 3 thru 10.
What a draft this is going to be, considering all the quality arms out there.
The bats will go first. These are that talented.
The ++ starters will reach into the 4th round.
Remarkable.
Best draft talent ever?
I wonder where our three top picks in the past two drafts would have fallen if they were in fact part of this draft. We'll never know. But it is a thing I would be curious about.
Both PRB and Perfect Baseball have moved Jordan Lawlar to the number one spot in High School rankings but you do not have in your mock draft instead you have other high school players first. Maybe you need to look at why he has moved up to number one on both of these rankings.
Sorry MACK:
Im going off your board.
you said how Rocker 3 years ago was talked about heavily then decided to go to Vandy!
Well i'd like the Mets to draft Rocker 2.0 in Chase Burns
Burns is the guy ,big bodied hard thrower
Hope all is well, and your feeling fine on this beautiful Sunday morning
Using 3B Brett Baty as an example... he would only be the 3rd third baseman picked.
Raw
This is NOT a mock draft.
It is my analysis of the top 10 players, in order, in the draft.
I love Lawler who is my 2nd top prep arm.
I love Burns too. Serious bat.
These are just my picks now.
About how I am feeling this morning... I am a big Clemson football fan.
Enough said.
Remarkable that BATY would be third best.
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