50PoundHead
Hessmania Forever
Pirates managed to sign Lonnie White for $1.5 MM. After they signed Chandler for $3 MM, I didn't think they would have enough to land White. I wonder if White needed a pick-up truck. It's worked before.
2021 MLB Draft
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IslandBrave
Mashin' to Mississippi
They signed Bishop too. They crushed the draft.
bravesfanforlife88
Well-known member
Was just thinking about it, but now with college athletes having the ability to earn money for their name, image, or likeness, I wonder how many lower draft picks will opt to not sign and go back to college.
Obviously, baseball is not nearly as profitable at the college level as football, but they could get endorsements that may make more sense for them to stay and finish school than to sign
Obviously, baseball is not nearly as profitable at the college level as football, but they could get endorsements that may make more sense for them to stay and finish school than to sign
50PoundHead
Hessmania Forever
It might not just be lower picks. There may be some high profile high school players who might opt for college to utilize the NIL benefit as well. Some of the higher profile college programs may use that as an incentive.
yeah i’m sure some guys could make more that way than they do in the freakin minor leagues. probably a nicer lifestyle too (staying on campus instead of playing for peanuts and spending it on hotels, women, etc)
CrimsonCowboy
Moderator
Appears as though the Mets will not sign Kumar Rocker
ixiXSolidXixi
Called Up to the Major Leagues
So now what happen with Kumar Rocker?
50PoundHead
Hessmania Forever
Returns to Vanderbilt for his senior season.
IslandBrave
Mashin' to Mississippi
He’s not going back to Vandy and is starting his pro career.
ixiXSolidXixi
Called Up to the Major Leagues
Ok so he can sign with anyone?
IslandBrave
Mashin' to Mississippi
Not sure what he’ll do, but he can’t be a FA.
zbhargrove
Well-known member
Sounds like he will probably do a Carter Stewart and play in Japan or something similar
50PoundHead
Hessmania Forever
I know he can't do that.
True. But this is similar to the Carter Stewart situation and Boras is the agent to both. Rocker could go sign for someone in Japan and play there for six years and become a free agent and then sign for anyone he wants. It's certainly risky but would allow a player to be an actual free agent much faster than simply being drafted and going through the minors then an additional six to seven years of team control.
Southcack77
Well-known member
I sort of think the Stewart thing maybe got bridges fired but it's funny how much more attention has been put on this than that.
50PoundHead
Hessmania Forever
#7 Smith-Shawver, #8 Tyler Collins, and #11 Adam Shoemaker are all high school guys that they went well above slot to sign, so I would guess that's where the Braves see possible impact. Smith-Shawver hasn't pitched a lot, but his fastball is clocked near 100 already so the raw talent is there. I'm seeing something similar to Tarnok in that Smith-Shawver will have to learn the finer points of pitching. The Braves have taken their time with Tarnok and he's had a few hiccups, but it looks like he may be finally realizing his potential. I wouldn't be surprised to see them handle Smith-Shawver in a similar way.
Deester11
Well-known member
My favorites
Round 6 - Justyn Henry-Malloy, 3B, Georgia Tech - Just realizing who he is and can be. Can pick it, average to more across the board. Love this pick.
Round 7 - AJ Smith-Shawver, RHP, Texas HS - was a good QB in high school. Huge arm. Needs focus on pitching but low to mid 90's power arm already.
Round 8 - Tyler Collins, OF, Texas HS - Throwback Kenny Lofton type. Contact and speed!
Round 11 - Adam Shoemaker, LHP, Canada HS - throws 95 MPH (sits there)and has the makings of a swing and miss breaking ball.
There are some better college picks than at first glance that have a chance including Cal Conley and Luke Waddell.
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