Callis, BBA release new Top 100 draft board

[rico43]

Says that top three players have separated themselves. Sigh. I would be a little miffed if it turns out all the experts who said the Braves' good September would cost them. But that's exactly what we're talking about here (Braves draft fifth).

MLB Pipeline's Top 10 Draft prospects
1. Hunter Greene, RHP/SS, Notre Dame (Calif.) HS
2. Brendan McKay, LHP/1B, Louisville
3. Kyle Wright, RHP, Vanderbilt
4. Royce Lewis, SS/OF, JSerra Catholic (Calif.) HS
5. MacKenzie Gore, LHP, Whiteville (N.C.) HS
6. Jeren Kendall, OF, Vanderbilt
7. J.B. Bukauskas, RHP, North Carolina
8. Pavin Smith, 1B, Virginia
9. Austin Beck, OF, North Davidson (N.C.) HS

10. Nick Pratto, 1B, Huntington Beach (Calif.) HS

LINK

[smootness]

Says that top three players have separated themselves. Sigh. I would be a little miffed if it turns out all the experts who said the Braves' good September would cost them. But that's exactly what we're talking about here (Braves draft fifth).

MLB Pipeline's Top 10 Draft prospects
1. Hunter Greene, RHP/SS, Notre Dame (Calif.) HS
2. Brendan McKay, LHP/1B, Louisville
3. Kyle Wright, RHP, Vanderbilt
4. Royce Lewis, SS/OF, JSerra Catholic (Calif.) HS
5. MacKenzie Gore, LHP, Whiteville (N.C.) HS
6. Jeren Kendall, OF, Vanderbilt
7. J.B. Bukauskas, RHP, North Carolina
8. Pavin Smith, 1B, Virginia
9. Austin Beck, OF, North Davidson (N.C.) HS

10. Nick Pratto, 1B, Huntington Beach (Calif.) HS

LINK

It's the MLB draft. If someone says the top 3 are clearly ahead of the rest, you can pretty much bet someone outside the top 3 will end up being the best player in the draft.

I wish we were drafting higher, but it's not going to cost us in any real sense. It's not like Kyle Wright has separated himself as some clearly superior draft prospect. I think the two players with the most upside in the draft are Greene and Beck. I also like Lewis, Gore, Bukauskas, and Adell. I like the potential of all those guys more than McKay and Wright. So if you're feeling down, just keep in mind what smootness' opinion is...and then realize that while I know nothing close to what these guys know, my opinion is also roughly as valuable.

[cajunrevenge]

I bet we pick someone not in that top 10.

[Southcack77]

I bet we pick someone not in that top 10.

I'm guessing the pick is in that top 10 this time.

[mqt]

I bet we pick someone not in that top 10.

I just don't see the pool money that makes us go too far off script.

[cajunrevenge]

I just don't see the pool money that makes us go too far off script.

It's not going to be about draft pool. The Braves don't pick based on what the "experts" rank players. They have their own big board that I am sure is wildly different.

[Enscheff]

It's not going to be about draft pool. The Braves don't pick based on what the "experts" rank players. They have their own big board that I am sure is wildly different.

Are you aware these rankings are constructed by info leaked by MLB teams draft boards?

[auyushu]

It's the MLB draft. If someone says the top 3 are clearly ahead of the rest, you can pretty much bet someone outside the top 3 will end up being the best player in the draft.

I wish we were drafting higher, but it's not going to cost us in any real sense. I

You have no idea if it's going to cost us until the draft comes around. This time last year Moniak was just inside the top 15 of prospects, and he went #1. If Beck winds up going top 4 after teams get a better look at him since he's returned from injury then it could very well cost our chance at a nice power bat we need.

[smootness]

You have no idea if it's going to cost us until the draft comes around. This time last year Moniak was just inside the top 15 of prospects, and he went #1. If Beck winds up going top 4 after teams get a better look at him since he's returned from injury then it could very well cost our chance at a nice power bat we need.

Just saying that in the grand scheme of percentages, picking 2nd or 3rd vs. picking 5th in the MLB draft doesn't really mean a whole lot. It can, sure. Just like you can get lucky taking a guy at 5 that you wouldn't have taken at 3.

Like I said, I wish we were picking higher because it means we would have our pick of more guys. But the attention it gets on this board is absolutely insane.

[50PoundHead]

You have no idea if it's going to cost us until the draft comes around. This time last year Moniak was just inside the top 15 of prospects, and he went #1. If Beck winds up going top 4 after teams get a better look at him since he's returned from injury then it could very well cost our chance at a nice power bat we need.

And the concerns about Beck not showing enough with wood bats may be valid and his perceived swing problems may be real and he flames out terribly. MLB draft is always the most difficult to gauge. We'll get a good player and maybe a difference maker. I'll let you know in three or four years.

[msstate7]

Braves need Brent rooker in 2nd round

[smootness]

Braves need Brent rooker in 2nd round

I would be totally and completely cool with that.

I think he could handle LF defensively without a problem.

[Russ2dollas]

I think I saw a cold weather HS pitcher ranked in the 15-10 range by Klaw. From Minnesota or something like that. We'll get him at a below slot deal. No doubt.

[thewupk]

I think I saw a cold weather HS pitcher ranked in the 15-10 range by Klaw. From Minnesota or something like that. We'll get him at a below slot deal. No doubt.

And say he was #1 on our board the whole time

[Southcack77]

And say he was #1 on our board the whole time

But will he turn out to be the most dominant draftee in his first season in the pros, though?

[bravesfanMatt]

But will he turn out to be the most dominant draftee in his first season in the pros, though?

Small details

[thewupk]

But will he turn out to be the most dominant draftee in his first season in the pros, though?

There is always a chance

[Pugfan]

M. Gore is the player I'm hoping we draft. 4 above average pitches already.

[Southcack77]

There is always a chance

Sometimes the braves just get lucky I guess. Usually when something good happens. Definitely wasn't a good evaluation.

[Southcack77]

M. Gore is the player I'm hoping we draft. 4 above average pitches already.

From the left side.