2018 MLB Draft Thread
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Horsehide Harry
<B>Mr. Free Trade</B>
New Perfect Game mock: https://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?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.
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 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
10 yr, $185 million Extension
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.
bravesfanMatt
Steve Harvey'd
It is fun having a high pick and be in first place and still have a good farm.
91 all over again
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
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Southcack77
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MLB Pipeline mock: https://www.mlb.com/news/college-players-lead-in-mlb-mock-draft/c-276190214?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.
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.
BeanieAntics
Arbitration Eligible
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.
