Unknøwn Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 The draft starts on June 12. Jim Callis of MLB has released his mock draft. His Braves projection: 5. Braves: Adam Haseley, OF, Virginia Atlanta's scouting department would be thrilled to get Wright if McKay goes No. 1 and Tampa Bay looks elsewhere. In this scenario, the Braves' choice figures to come down to Haseley or Lewis. They're also the first club that might pop Texas high school right-hander Shane Baz, and it's also possible that they'd look for a discount deal to shift extra money to later picks. He has Kyle Wright as #1 overall, Hunter Greene #2, Mackenzie Gore #3 and Brendan McKay #4. He has Royce Lewis falling to #7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E. T. Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Adam Haseley video...the kid can pitch too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K26dp Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Baseball America just released a new mock, with the Braves taking MacKenzie Gore at #5. They also mention Shane Baz as a possibility. My personal Top 5: 1. Kyle Wright 2. Hunter Greene 3. Royce Lewis 4. MacKenzie Gore 4. J.B. Bukauskas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknøwn Posted May 31, 2017 Author Share Posted May 31, 2017 Keith Law's latest mock has the Braves taking Royce Lewis. Law said he thinks the Braves would move him to CF if they do take him. Law did admit the Braves are in on a lot of guys and could go a lot of different ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K26dp Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 I've seen Austin Beck mentioned as a possibility in a couple places, but no by Law. But if Lewis is there, gotta think they take him, assuming Wright and Greene are gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconsfan567 Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Until I see differently I believe the Braves are drafting a high school pitcher. No reason not to. That's their MO. High upside high school pitchers early. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K26dp Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 If Greene somehow drops to #5, it's a gimmie. Could also be Gore, who I like too. But if both are gone before the Braves pick, I think they take a prep hitter, either Lewis or Beck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jidady Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Based on how we've done things lately, Beck makes the most sense. He's not expected to go in the top 10, so he'd be cheaper. And he's also not rated as highly due to an injury last year. That makes him equal parts Ian Anderson and Kolby Allard. I suspect Kyle Wright's #1 on our board. I'm not enthusiastic about Hunter Greene. Most guys with pitcher/hitter talent wind up somewhere between Matt Bush and Rick Ankiel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K26dp Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 If the Braves had another pick in the top 80, I think they'd be more likely to play the pool spreading game. The new CBA also smooths out the slot allocations, so the 5th pick isn't worth as much as it used to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K26dp Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Coppy mentioned on the radio last week that they feel this is probably the worst draft pool of the last 10 years and that they'll go best player available. Really hoping for Lewis or Gore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jidady Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Huh, I wonder if that means they haven't actively tried to pick up more draft picks.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K26dp Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 23 minutes ago, jidady said: Huh, I wonder if that means they haven't actively tried to pick up more draft picks.. I doubt that, but it does seem more likely they don't do backflips to try to spread the pool around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K26dp Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Rumor is that the Braves may already have a deal in place with Stanford RHP Tristan Beck, who would be taken with the #41 pick. Beck was considered one of the top college pitchers in the country after his freshman season, but has missed this entire season after being diagnosed in February with a stress fracture in his lower back. If that sounds familiar, that's the same injury suffered by 2015 first round pick Kolby Allard. Beck is considered by scouts to have one of the best curveballs in college ball, a pitch he also has in common with Allard. His fastball low 90s with good movement, and he has a good change-up that has good deception. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknøwn Posted June 12, 2017 Author Share Posted June 12, 2017 It's draft day. Rounds 1 and 2 are tonight at 7 PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jidady Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 The Braves sound like they have Lewis and Gore 1/2 on their board. MLB Pipeline has them taking Keston Hiura under slot, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknøwn Posted June 12, 2017 Author Share Posted June 12, 2017 In honor of draft day Chipper wrote this for the Players Tribune Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknøwn Posted June 12, 2017 Author Share Posted June 12, 2017 DOB reporting he's heard the Braves are hoping Kyle Wright or Austin Beck will be there at #5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jidady Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 2 minutes ago, Unkn0wn said: DOB reporting he's heard the Braves are hoping Kyle Wright or Austin Beck will be there at #5. Well, that's five names for the fifth spot. So, we're doing a great job of smokescreening this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K26dp Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 3 hours ago, jidady said: Well, that's five names for the fifth spot. So, we're doing a great job of smokescreening this year. Smokescreening and negotiating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknøwn Posted June 12, 2017 Author Share Posted June 12, 2017 Twins take Royce Lewis #1 overall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K26dp Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 3 minutes ago, Unkn0wn said: Twins take Royce Lewis #1 overall Bummer. Hopefully Wright falls to us now though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknøwn Posted June 12, 2017 Author Share Posted June 12, 2017 Reds grab Hunter Greene at #2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconsfan567 Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Reds pick Hunter Greene. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K26dp Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Hunter Greene to the Reds. Two high-ceiling prep stars go 1-2. Wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconsfan567 Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 @K26dp, where do you think Keegan Thompson will be drafted? Which round? He's the 134th overall prospect according to MLB.com. Kid is a stud pitcher from Auburn with 4 very good pitches, his curveball being the best of the bunch. I'm paying special attention to him because he's a local kid from Cullman HS where I live. Last year the Tigers took him in the 33rd round but that was after he missed all of 2016 due to TJS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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