Mack - Draft Players To Target in Later Rounds

Good morning.

 

The Mets pick 1.10, 2.46, 3.81, and 4.111 in the 2021 draft,

 

We always talk about the pick at 1.10, but this is a deep draft, especially for positions like RHP, OF, and SS,

 

Here are three names to remember that willmost probably still be on the board when the Mets pick, plus a little background on them.

 

I will update this list throughout the time leading up to the draft,

 

So, first, who should still be on the board at:

 

2.46 -

 

LHP Doug Nikhazy Ole Miss

 

Current rank: 8^th top lefty

 

#2 starter at Ole Miss… only 5-10… 3-pitch mix that includes an 89-91 fastball out of a 3/4 high slot, a + 12-6 mid-70s curve, and a low-80s change with fade.

 

Current stat line (as of 4-12) -

 

 

6-ST, 3-1, 2.43, 29.2-IP, 47-K

 

 

OF Daylin Lile Trinity HS (KY)

 

Current rank: 6^th top outfielder

 

Some project him as being the best prep hitter in this draft.

 

Projects to be a 15-HR hitter as a leadoff hitter, as a corner outfielder. 55+ runner.  

 

 

RHP Mike Vasil Virginia

 

Current rank: 16^th top righty

 

6-5 righty… 3-pitch mix, that includes an upper 90s fastball, a slider, and a change… projected mix rotation pitcher…

 

Current 2021 (as of 4-12) stat line -

 

8-starts, 5-2, 2.98, 45.1-IP, 48-K, 5-BB

 

 

3.81 -

 

RHP Irving Carter Home Schooled (FL)

 

Current rank: 25^th top righty

 

Classic 6-4, 200 body… 18/yrs. Old … a + fastba;; that currently tops out at 95… + slider and, potentially his best pitch may be his spliiter/change… pitches for the same school that has Andrew Painter…

 

The only question is whether he projects better as a power reliever.

 

OF Jay Allen John Carroll Catholic HS (FL)

Current rank: 16^th top outfielder

 

6-3/190… This one is going to be tough to sign. Has agreed to attend Florida and also play football. 3-star QB…

 

Can really hit, an electric runner, and plays a ++ centerfield.

 

This one is going to need some major overslot money.

 

 

RHP Ben Kurdma Blue Valley Southwest (KS)

 

Current rank: 34^th top righty

 

18/yrs old. 3-pitch mix with heater that tops out at 95… plus change… top prep arm in the midwest.

 

Committed to LSU and could be a tough sign.

 

 

 

4.111 -

 

OF Braylon Bishop Texarkana HS (AR)

 

Current rank: 20^th top outfielder

 

18/yrs old… projects as an above average power hitter… excellent runner but projects to a corner position…

 

 

 

RHP Landon Marceaux LSU

 

Current rank: 44^th top righty

 

6-0/180… 21/yrs old… allowed zero runs on his first 30 innings pitched this year… fastball up to 93… + slider and chageup…

 

2021 LSU stat line as of 4-12:

 

 8-ST, 3-3, 1.89, 0.92, 47.2-IP, 55-K 

 

 

C Ryan Wrobleski Dalas Baptist

 

Current rank: 15^th top catcher

 

Transferred to Dallas Baptist after hitting .432 for North Iowa Area JC… soft hands and the ability to frame.

2021 Dallas Baptist stat line, as of 4-13: