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 more names for each round to remember that will most 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, who should still be on the board at:

 

2.46 - OF/RHP Braden Montgomery

 

6-2/200 preppy… this switch hitter is a legit 2-way player… runs a 6.9 60… throws 99 from the outfield and hits 93 on the mound.

 

I currently have Braden coming off the board as the 12 outfielder picked.

 

 

C Hunter Goodman

 

The 6-1/200 Memphis player can hold his own behind the plate, at first, or is a corner outfield position… no one expects this kid to stick behind the plate… above average power but high strikeout rate… current (as of 4-16) stat line: 30-G, 110-AB, leadong the team with a .309-BA, 6- HR, and only 30-K.

 

I currently have Goodman being picked as the 6^th catcher in the nation, but you really have to draft him as a future first baseman or left fielder.

  

LHP Jonathan Childress

Had an excellent season in 2020: 4-G, 4-starts, 2-0, 1.84, 14.2-IP, 17-K

 

Definitely not as impressive so far this season:

 

2021 stat line, as of 4-17… 8-G, 7-ST, 2-4, 4.41, 32.2-IP, 45-K, 12-BB

 

Hitting 92 after coming off TJS. Still, this was a huge high school talent that someone is going to take a shot at.

 

 

3.81 - RHP Tommy Mace

 

2020 Florida stat line - 4-G, 4-starts, 3-0, 1.67, 0.96, 27-IP, 26-K

 

2021 stat line (as of 4-16) - 8-G, 7-ST, 4-0, 3.00, 1.02, 45- IP, 60-K

 

This shows you how deep the RHP talent is in this draft.

 

I might have Mace a little low here… rising talent… but, right now, I have him coming off the board as the 10^th  righthander.

 

 

LHP Ryan Webb

 

Webb has converted well from a reliever to a starter… high K/9 percentage… control is coming around… fastball currently topping at 95.

 

2020 Georgia stat line - 5-appearances, 2-0, 1.20, 1.20,

13-IP, 26-K

 

2021 (as of 4-17) stat line - 8-G, 8-ST, 2-2, 2.83, 1.02,

41.1-IP, 63-K

 

 

I currently have Webb ranked as the 14^th top lefty.

 

 

OF John Rhodes 6-0/200 Kentucky

 

2021 stat line, as of 4-17: 31-G, 115-AB, .252, 6-HR, 22-K

 

Not known for his defensive skills but still is targeted as a corner outfielder at the next level. Needs to finish strong to become an early second day pick.

 

Right now, I have Rhodes as my 15^th outfielder coming off the board.

 

 

4.111 - SS Ryan Bliss

 

+ spray hitter… always in the Auburn lineup

 

2021 current, as a 4-18, stat line:  

 

30-G, 30-ST, 128-AB, .344, 8-HR, .563-slug%…

Only 15-K

 

I currently have Bliss ranked as the 14^th shortstop in this draft, though his future is probably as a second baseman.

 

 

RHP Chase Silseth

 

Silseth is a JUCO transfer that stepped into the Arizona rotation immediately... 3-pitch mix of fastball (mid-90s), curve and change…

 

Current Arizona stat line, as of 4-18:

 

9-G, 9-ST, 5-1, 5.69, 49-IP, 55-K, 16-BB

 

I have Silseth as the 36^th RHP in this draft. 

 

RHP Griff McGarry

 

Probably be an early future relief pitcher that comes off the board… this guy is a strikeout artist that someone needs to get him to control himself more.

 

Current 2021 Virginia stat line, as of 4-18:

 

8-G, 7-ST, 0-4, 6.94, 23.1-IP, 39-K, 28-BB

 

I have McGarry as the 37th RHP, right behind Silseth.