2017 MLB Draft Running Diary: Live Updates And Analysis
In addition to detailed scouting reports on every one of the first-round picks, we also posting a running diary of the first round and some of the Tweets and thoughts that are being shared in real time. Please go to our Draft Database for more picks!
The #Marlins take Brian Miller with the No. 36 pick. From walk-on to competitive balance pick: https://t.co/InZh3RrT2w
— Baseball America (@BaseballAmerica) June 13, 2017
The #Twins take Brent Rooker with the No. 35 pick. His return to school payed off: https://t.co/Kua3xkqdT4
— Baseball America (@BaseballAmerica) June 13, 2017
The #Brewers take Tristen Lutz with the No. 34 pick. He rounds out our top 10 OF rankings: https://t.co/0YEyCfGPvQ
— Baseball America (@BaseballAmerica) June 13, 2017
The #Athletics take Kevin Merrell with the No. 33 pick. One of the fastest runners in the class: https://t.co/I6E1jSMSiv
— Baseball America (@BaseballAmerica) June 13, 2017
The #Reds take Jeter Downs with the No. 32 pick. See where he falls in our SS rankings: https://t.co/lDqM6p1Y5w
— Baseball America (@BaseballAmerica) June 13, 2017
The #Rays take Drew Rasmussen with the No. 31 pick. He's done well since coming back from TJ surgery: https://t.co/X5UO29S7Pz
— Baseball America (@BaseballAmerica) June 13, 2017
The #Cubs take Alex Lange with the No. 30 pick. Lange went toe-to-toe with Alex Faedo this season: https://t.co/FcbuAj1JVI
— Baseball America (@BaseballAmerica) June 13, 2017
Here’s the link to our continually updated Best remaining on the board from the #BA500. https://t.co/PuQ7KMqVJk
— JJ Cooper (@jjcoop36) June 13, 2017
The #Rangers take Chris Seise with the No. 29 pick. Here’s where he ranks on our SS list: https://t.co/YrprLcTpqk
— Baseball America (@BaseballAmerica) June 13, 2017
The #BlueJays take Nate Pearson with the No. 28 pick. Our top junior college player, with a huge fastball: https://t.co/Ht3Tsm5yXC
— Baseball America (@BaseballAmerica) June 13, 2017
The #BlueJays selected Nate Pearson, who recently threw 102 mph in a bullpen session, https://t.co/LhlxO3Gooi
— Josh Norris (@jnorris427) June 13, 2017
Cubs fans, may be worth reading up on this guy. https://t.co/KVHSvxXNZQ
— JJ Cooper (@jjcoop36) June 13, 2017
The #Cubs take Brendon Little with the No. 27 pick. On Little’s big rise: https://t.co/Ht3Tsm5yXC
— Baseball America (@BaseballAmerica) June 13, 2017
What a moment for Bubba Thompson! #MLBDraft @Rangers pic.twitter.com/7ZUOOUb2BX
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) June 13, 2017
The #Rangers take Bubba Thompson with the No. 26 pick. Another toolsy outfielder: https://t.co/zgjnYr0I3d
— Baseball America (@BaseballAmerica) June 13, 2017
Talked to some who think Seth Romero could pitch in big leagues this year. Nationals could insert him in their pen late this year.
— Michael Lananna (@mlananna) June 13, 2017
The #RedSox take Tanner Houck with the No. 24 pick. He’s the No. 8 righty on our board: https://t.co/Bld0kWpqAg
— Baseball America (@BaseballAmerica) June 13, 2017
Jeren Kendall’s got the charisma + star power to thrive with the @Dodgers. Went in-depth on his tools + personality: https://t.co/W7fCGrBMoa
— Michael Lananna (@mlananna) June 13, 2017
#Dodgers take OF Jeren Kendall from Vanderbilt. LA must have a booth at career day on Vandy campus. (Buehler in 2015, Sheffield in 2016)
— Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) June 13, 2017
The #Dodgers take Jeren Kendall with the No. 23 pick. The tools are insane with him: https://t.co/ZxD99KafFa
— Baseball America (@BaseballAmerica) June 13, 2017
#BlueJays pick SS Logan Warmoth has bat speed. Likes to turn on fastballs. Smooth defender. Should stick. Big year. pic.twitter.com/bMdXMzf0FZ
— Michael Lananna (@mlananna) June 13, 2017
Here’s a story on your soon-to-be new first-round pick Blue Jays fans. https://t.co/7Sl8H9W53S
— JJ Cooper (@jjcoop36) June 13, 2017
And here’s video of new #Orioles prospect DL Hall: https://t.co/hN5fPMJyJk
— Josh Norris (@jnorris427) June 13, 2017
The #Orioles take D.L. Hall with the No. 21 pick. He was a monster at East Coast Pro last year, in an O’s jersey: https://t.co/6lx3CTs0HG
— Baseball America (@BaseballAmerica) June 13, 2017
I saw new #Mets prospect David Peterson punch out 20 Sun Devils in April: https://t.co/zkWchlWaWA
— Josh Norris (@jnorris427) June 13, 2017
Here’s your new first-rounder Giants fans. https://t.co/HUcs4be9xT
— JJ Cooper (@jjcoop36) June 13, 2017
Heliot Ramos is toolsy as they come. Like his makeup too. https://t.co/QoQ19MhLfq
— Hudson Belinsky (@hudsonbelinsky) June 13, 2017
“The Tigers are extremely excited to have drafted one of the most polished right-handed pitchers in all of college baseball,” Tigers director of amateur scouting Scott Pleis said. “Adam Faedo throws in the low to mid 90s with a plus slider and a changeup. We couldn’t be happier to have him in the fold.”
Alex Faedo was the best pitcher on the USA Collegiate National Team last summer. Outpitched Wright. #Tigers may have gotten a steal at 18
— Kyle Glaser (@KyleAGlaser) June 13, 2017
The #Tigers take Alex Faedo with the No. 18 pick. Here’s @tedcahill on what he has to offer: https://t.co/4BV5tkb8IS
— Baseball America (@BaseballAmerica) June 13, 2017
Mariners scouting director Scott Hunter on Evan White: “We’re very excited to add Evan White to the organization,” Hunter said. “His addition will give us another athletic player whose character and baseball acumen will allow him to have success. He understands and values what the Seattle Mariners are all about, both on and off the field.”
Here’s video of new #Mariners prospect Evan White: https://t.co/NcWNWiCaS8
— Josh Norris (@jnorris427) June 13, 2017
Wrote this about Evan White. He’s the rare five-tool first baseman. Very unique: https://t.co/QigLaBk79m
— Michael Lananna (@mlananna) June 13, 2017
Before TJ, Clarke Schmidt was filthy this year. Touched the mid-90s. Check out this slider. #Yankees #MLBDraft pic.twitter.com/waGCGTZxjz
— Michael Lananna (@mlananna) June 13, 2017
The Yankees are taking Clarke Schmidt. Love this pick. The Schmidts are a FANTASTIC family. Wrote this about him: https://t.co/ODWcXiPO3W
— Michael Lananna (@mlananna) June 13, 2017
Anecdote on Bukauskas: his parents stayed in a hotel in Durham when they’d come to watch him pitch. That’s where he watched the draft.
— Shawn McFarland (@McFarland_Shawn) June 13, 2017
JB Bukauskas is somewhat similar to Lance McCullers.
— Hudson Belinsky (@hudsonbelinsky) June 13, 2017
Not overwhelmingly tall, throws mid-90s FB, depends on nasty SL, CH is in there but needs reps to unlock it. https://t.co/Ay15bBZLLt
— Hudson Belinsky (@hudsonbelinsky) June 13, 2017
The #Royals take Nick Pratto with the No. 14 pick of the draft. He’s very high on our 1B rankings: https://t.co/lvKob89Dco
— Baseball America (@BaseballAmerica) June 13, 2017
Last time the Royals picked a prep 1B in 1st round, it worked out pretty well with Eric Hosmer. Pratto similarly is hit over power profile
— John Manuel (@johnmanuelba) June 13, 2017
Here’s Nick Pratto at the plate https://t.co/ZibEuiGDWK
— Michael Lananna (@mlananna) June 13, 2017
Was impressed with my look at Trevor Rogers. Loose, athletic delivery. Easy velo. Got a chance to be special. https://t.co/8NZouE4qaz
— Michael Lananna (@mlananna) June 13, 2017
Yep. Agree with @johnmanuelba. Rogers has to be the Marlins No. 1 prospect when he signs.
— JJ Cooper (@jjcoop36) June 13, 2017
J.B. Bukaskas still being on the board means he’s going to be a great value for someone around here.
— JJ Cooper (@jjcoop36) June 13, 2017
The #Pirates take Shane Baz with the 12th pick of the draft. He’s the second-best prep righty in the class: https://t.co/lipzirYCgB
— Baseball America (@BaseballAmerica) June 13, 2017
“Last year we felt that we added the best left-handed power in the country, and this year we feel that we added the best right-handed power in the country,” said Nick Hostetler, White Sox director of scouting. “We identified Jake early and knew he was a guy—hit wise—was exactly what we wanted to do as an organization.”
The #WhiteSox take Jake Burger with the No. 11 pick of the draft. On how he’s developed as a power hitter: https://t.co/9nQ9FrnySB
— Baseball America (@BaseballAmerica) June 13, 2017
With 11th pick in 2017 #MLBDraft, @WhiteSox select Jake Burger, 3B from Missouri State. pic.twitter.com/FQ5Vk3YUrz
— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) June 13, 2017
The #Angels take OF Jordon Adell with the No. 10 pick. @CarlosACollazo breaks down just how toolsy he is: https://t.co/q1NRWXmk5Q
— Baseball America (@BaseballAmerica) June 13, 2017
Adell is the Angels No. 1 prospect the moment he signs. Huge upside in an org that lacks high upside bats.
— JJ Cooper (@jjcoop36) June 13, 2017
Our @CarlosACollazo featured Jordon Adell in March. Take a read #Angels fans https://t.co/WcHjGgnW0A
— Kyle Glaser (@KyleAGlaser) June 13, 2017
Worth noting Keston Hiura outhit McKay, Seth Beer, Jake Burger, everyone on College National Team last year. Side-by-side, best hitter
— Kyle Glaser (@KyleAGlaser) June 13, 2017
Not worried about Hiura’s elbow injury long-term. Carlos Quentin has similar issue his draft year. Has some defensive versatility.
— JJ Cooper (@jjcoop36) June 13, 2017
When you get this from Commissioner Manfred, it’s official. #MLBDraft. pic.twitter.com/8ERVID5wSS
— MLB (@MLB) June 12, 2017
With the 8th overall pick in the 2017 #MLBDraft, the #Phillies have selected OF Adam Haseley from the University of Virginia. pic.twitter.com/eehYThZ9Cp
— Phillies (@Phillies) June 12, 2017
The #Phillies take Adam Haseley with the No. 8 pick. He makes a lot of consistent, hard contact: https://t.co/nY110b1Y2U
— Baseball America (@BaseballAmerica) June 12, 2017
The #Diamondbacks take 1B Pavin Smith with the No. 7 pick. Find him on the best tools list, one of the top hitters:https://t.co/cQ1LeQe1lv
— Baseball America (@BaseballAmerica) June 12, 2017
Pavin Smith drafted ahead Adell. Adell’s like “Should I give up, or should I just keep chasin’ Pavin?”
— Michael Lananna (@mlananna) June 12, 2017
Went out to to see this kid Austin Beck one day in January. Now he’s going to be the sixth overall pick: https://t.co/WcMbDSaJ2h
— Hudson Belinsky (@hudsonbelinsky) June 12, 2017
Kyle Wright is a great pick for the Braves. Clean delivery, mid-90s heat, deep arsenal, chance for plus breaking and change. Plus makeup too
— Michael Lananna (@mlananna) June 12, 2017
The #Athletics just popped Austin Beck. Our intrepid staffers saw him live many, many times: https://t.co/7W1OfJXhN1
— Josh Norris (@jnorris427) June 12, 2017
More @johnmanuelba and his hot BBQ takes, please. Even if he’s wrong about BBQ, at least he knows the players.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) June 12, 2017
The #Braves go with Kyle Wright at No. 5. @hudsonbelinsky breaks down one of his recent starts here: https://t.co/UHDa2qJPsB
— Baseball America (@BaseballAmerica) June 12, 2017
I saw Braves draftee Kyle Wright last weekend against Clemson. Wrote all about him here: https://t.co/0JgKwxbFmE
— Michael Lananna (@mlananna) June 12, 2017
Kyle Wright had a NASTY changeup last weekend: pic.twitter.com/kwvk5BJFZb
— Michael Lananna (@mlananna) June 12, 2017
Hearing two-way star Brendan McKay at 4—could do both for the #Rays.
— Hudson Belinsky (@hudsonbelinsky) June 12, 2017
Our @hudsonbelinsky has reported that McKay will play both 1B and LHP for the Rays … for now.
— JJ Cooper (@jjcoop36) June 12, 2017
The Rays take our college player of the year, Brendan McKay, with the 4th pick of the Draft: https://t.co/dsbzid7taN
— Baseball America (@BaseballAmerica) June 12, 2017
Brendan McKay confirms on conference call he will experiment playing both ways to start his pro career #Rays
— Kyle Glaser (@KyleAGlaser) June 13, 2017
McKay also says #Twins made him an offer to be No. 1 overall but felt the offer wasn’t right. Said he felt there were “better offers” #Rays
— Kyle Glaser (@KyleAGlaser) June 13, 2017
John and Hudson are 3-for-3
.@johnmanuelba was spot on with the No. 1 pick in his final Mock Draft: https://t.co/k4xzU3DFOP
— Baseball America (@BaseballAmerica) June 12, 2017
For all the talk of signability, the top five picks in this draft look to be the consensus top five players for talent.
— JJ Cooper (@jjcoop36) June 12, 2017
The Padres take LHP MacKenzie Gore with the 3rd pick. How Gore conforms to the first-round lefty archetype: https://t.co/HWE05MoRKS
— Baseball America (@BaseballAmerica) June 12, 2017
MacKenzie Gore would be a legit two-way prospect himself if not for the fact that he’s too good as a pitcher to consider it. Premium athlete
— JJ Cooper (@jjcoop36) June 12, 2017
If you are a Reds fan be thrilled. Greene has an insanely electric arm. I think when he signs he leaps over Senzel as team’s No. 1 prospect.
— JJ Cooper (@jjcoop36) June 12, 2017
Be sure to check out @hudsonbelinsky‘s feature on Hunter Greene: https://t.co/zPHZYU9i4o #Reds #MLBDraft
— Baseball America (@BaseballAmerica) June 12, 2017
Last time SoCal went 1-2 in the draft: 2000 – 1. Adrian Gonzalez, 1B, Eastlake HS; 2. Adam Johnson, RHP, Cal State Fullerton
— Kyle Glaser (@KyleAGlaser) June 12, 2017
Reds Statement on drafting Greene
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