The 2020 Draft Thread

[striker42]

Honestly, it's good to have baseball news to discuss that's not Covid related. I've never seen a time where there were months where essentially nothing happened in baseball. No trades, no free agent signings, no games, nothing. I've seriously missed it.

 

[Heyward]

Jared Kelley went 47th, not sure he's signable that low.

 

[striker42]

Jared Kelley went 47th, not sure he's signable that low.

Not with this year's bonus pools.

 

[Heyward]

Wilcox went 80th

 

[Heyward]

Pick coming up in 2 picks, dont even know any of these guys lol

 

[Heyward]

Jesse Franklin CF from Michigan

 

[Jay212033]

Jesse Franklin CF from Michigan

Any Michigan fans have any info on Mr. Franklin?

 

[chop2chip]

Jesse Franklin CF from Michigan

Sure! No idea who he is

 

[chop2chip]

Power speed guy who might stick at CF

Why not!

 

[striker42]

Either Shuster is signing for close to slot or else AAs idea of having someone available to overslot in the 3rd didn't pan out. Franklin isn't a bad pick but he doesn't look like a big overslot candidate.

 

[Jay212033]

https://youtu.be/qa72MABurmY

 

[striker42]

I actually like the Franklin pick. He's got some good upside.

 

[chop2chip]

Either Shuster is signing for close to slot or else AAs idea of having someone available to overslot in the 3rd didn't pan out. Franklin isn't a bad pick but he doesn't look like a big overslot candidate.

No difference going over slot in 3rd or 5th, especially with who is left on the board.

But I expect both picks so far to sign for close to slot.

 

[Southcack77]

Jared Kelley went 47th, not sure he's signable that low.

Wouldn't likely have been drafted if he wasn't.

 

[striker42]

No difference going over slot in 3rd or 5th, especially with who is left on the board.

But I expect both picks so far to be sign for close to slot.

Probably right.

 

[striker42]

I'm gonna throw out a comp of Mark Kotsay for Franklin. Might be way off but that's the guy that comes to mind.

 

[chop2chip]

I'm gonna throw out a comp of Mark Kotsay for Franklin. Might be way off but that's the guy that comes to mind.

His looping swing path is similar to Neck.

 

[striker42]

His looping swing path is similar to Neck.

I can see that. The little bit of speed, little bit of pop, mixed with some BBs at CF while batting and throwing lefty reminded me of Kotsay.

 

[Enscheff]

I’m thinking more of a Edmonds/Griffey hybrid honestly. Maybe a better eye at the plate though.

 

[Super]

saw one video of a homer and the exit velo was 111. ok ok