2018 MLB Draft Thread

[Enscheff]

It would be a small miracle if Posey is still catching more than half the time in his mid-30s.

[mqt]

I'm obviously not saying he's anywhere close to Trout, but Kelenic excites me as a cold weather toolshed of his ilk.

[Horsehide Harry]

Bart flew up the draft. I hope that Bohm slips some and we have a chance to take him.

I read that as Fart Blew up the draft....and had to double take

[CJ9]

New Perfect Game mock: https://www.perfectgame.org/Articles...?article=15176

8. Atlanta Braves | Ethan Hankins, RHP, Forsyth Central HS (Ga.)
Yes, the Braves taking local talent is a cliché, but cliches generally exist for a reason and the relationship between Hankins and the Braves goes much deeper than geography. And don't forget that Hankins was a 1:1 consideration a couple of months ago and that the Braves system is so talented already that they can roll the dice on Hankins' ceiling.

[smootness]

New Perfect Game mock: https://www.perfectgame.org/Articles...?article=15176

8. Atlanta Braves | Ethan Hankins, RHP, Forsyth Central HS (Ga.)
Yes, the Braves taking local talent is a cliché, but cliches generally exist for a reason and the relationship between Hankins and the Braves goes much deeper than geography. And don't forget that Hankins was a 1:1 consideration a couple of months ago and that the Braves system is so talented already that they can roll the dice on Hankins' ceiling.

I really hope we don't go Hankins if India and Kelenic are both there.

[nsacpi]

Bohm seems to be this year's Senzel.

[smootness]

Bohm seems to be this year's Senzel.

I actually like India as a prospect more than Bohm at this point. Bohm has more power, according to all scouting reports, and India has been the beneficiary of some luck...but India is also facing better pitching night in and night out and continues to rake. The K's are a little high, but so are the BB's. And his defense and speed are both better than Bohm's.

Bohm looks like he absolutely won't be there at 8. And India may not be. But I would be more than happy with India at 8 if he falls.

[Russ2dollas]

I haven't followed this much. It sounds like most experts are saying there isn't a real clear top tier or two. Seems like a year when lots of under slot deals will be cut.

[Enscheff]

There are reports Hankins may fall to round 2 due to injury concerns. It would be pretty lame if the Braves reach for him at #8.

[CJ9]

Dave
2:03 Any chance the Braves go with Kelenic at 8?

Kiley McDaniel
2:03 Definitely in the mix, we're hearing lots of high school names there and he's arguably the top prep bat

[bravesfanMatt]

It is fun having a high pick and be in first place and still have a good farm.

[thewupk]

It is fun having a high pick and be in first place and still have a good farm.

91 all over again

[Jay212033]

Dave
2:03 Any chance the Braves go with Kelenic at 8?

Kiley McDaniel
2:03 Definitely in the mix, we're hearing lots of high school names there and he's arguably the top prep bat

Imagine him at 8 and Hankins in the 2nd

[CJ9]

Imagine him at 8 and Hankins in the 2nd

Would be best case scenario, but I don't think we're in a position to take one of those big money HS guys in the second round. Not having a third round pick (and more importantly, the bonus pool that comes with it) limits our ability to do that unfortunately. Plus, there are a lot of teams with multiple picks before our second pick, and they'd be the ones to do that. Unlikely that we take a Wentz-type overslot guy at 49, which means it's even more likely we go true talent best available at 8.

[Southcack77]

New Perfect Game mock: https://www.perfectgame.org/Articles...?article=15176

8. Atlanta Braves | Ethan Hankins, RHP, Forsyth Central HS (Ga.)
Yes, the Braves taking local talent is a cliché, but cliches generally exist for a reason and the relationship between Hankins and the Braves goes much deeper than geography. And don't forget that Hankins was a 1:1 consideration a couple of months ago and that the Braves system is so talented already that they can roll the dice on Hankins' ceiling.

One of the guys at Perfect Game had Hankins sitting back at 94-97 with movement in late April as opposed to the 88-92 that caused his stock to drop.

[Southcack77]

Imagine him at 8 and Hankins in the 2nd

Vandy commit. He isn't going to sign for less than top first round money.

[CJ9]

MLB Pipeline mock: https://www.mlb.com/news/college-pla...?tid=151437456

8. Braves: Nolan Gorman, 3B, O'Connor HS (Phoenix)

Atlanta would love a shot at local product Bart, but will have to settle for choosing from among Gorman, who has as much power as any high schooler, Kelenic, Stewart and Swaggerty.

[CJ9]

Weird that Callis and Law have us heavily connected to Gorman while Fangraphs guys recently said they hadn’t heard much about a connection there.

[BeanieAntics]

Here is a mid round sleeper that I hope Atlanta targets: Nick Sandlin. I am a USM fan, and he is probably the best pitcher we have ever had. He is currently sitting on a 0.88 ERA with 106 strikeouts to only 10 walks in 72 innings. This is his first year starting, he was our closer his first two seasons. But he has been absolutely dominant. He is a smaller guy that throws from different arm angles, but is mostly an exaggerated sidearm guy. Throws a really good sinker at 92-93 and maybe one of the best sliders in college baseball right now. His size will keep him from being a top round guy, but I'm pretty confident that he could be a steal in round 4 or 5. I think he could start at the next level for sure, but at worst I think he would be a very solid reliever.

[UNCBlue012]

Weird that Callis and Law have us heavily connected to Gorman while Fangraphs guys recently said they hadn’t heard much about a connection there.

he’s annoying as hell sometimes, but I typically trust Law’s sources.