Padres 1st round pick

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Clearly not a "need" position (anywhere in SDs infield), but I am all for collecting the best prospects you can, to package and deal later. Why not?

Local kid Carson Williams from Torrey Pines HS went one pick after, to Tampa Bay.

[sdcoug]

Jul 12, 2021 9:26:42 GMT -8 @josh said:

www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/padres-jackson-merrill-lands-with-friars/
www.mlbdailydish.com/2021/7/11/22573210/the-san-diego-padres-select-jackson-merrill-with-the-27th-overall-pick-in-the-2021-mlb-draft


Clearly not a "need" position (anywhere in SDs infield), but I am all for collecting the best prospects you can, to package and deal later. Why not?

Local kid Carson Williams form Torrey Pines HS went one pick after, to Tampa Bay.

2 SD kids in the top 28 - pretty impressive. When's the last time we had 2 SD HS kids go in round 1? 

Merrill could end up moving the 2nd, 3rd, OF, etc. - HS SS's just tend to be the best athlete/player on the team so could end up anywhere on the field. Given his size & lack of speed I'd be shocked if he ends up a middle infielder over time. I am finding all the "why would they pick a SS when we have Tatis" posts on FB pretty humorous though. 

[aztecryan]

Merrill was an underslot signee so the Padres could get aggressive in the second round...

Enter James Wood, a 6-foot-7 outfielder from baseball powerhouse IMG Academy. Wood has ridiculous raw power, but struggled in the spring with some swing and miss. Needs some work of his swing, but a really good athlete for his size.

[survalli]

Jul 12, 2021 10:06:13 GMT -8 aztecryan said:

Merrill was an underslot signee so the Padres could get aggressive in the second round...

Enter James Wood, a 6-foot-7 outfielder from baseball powerhouse IMG Academy. Wood has ridiculous raw power, but struggled in the spring with some swing and miss. Needs some work of his swing, but a really good athlete for his size.

i love his swing. swing selection maybe not so much. but his stroke is pure.

[aardvark]

Jul 12, 2021 9:42:29 GMT -8 sdcoug said:

Jul 12, 2021 9:26:42 GMT -8 @josh said:

www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/padres-jackson-merrill-lands-with-friars/
www.mlbdailydish.com/2021/7/11/22573210/the-san-diego-padres-select-jackson-merrill-with-the-27th-overall-pick-in-the-2021-mlb-draft


Clearly not a "need" position (anywhere in SDs infield), but I am all for collecting the best prospects you can, to package and deal later. Why not?

Local kid Carson Williams form Torrey Pines HS went one pick after, to Tampa Bay.

2 SD kids in the top 28 - pretty impressive. When's the last time we had 2 SD HS kids go in round 1? 

Merrill could end up moving the 2nd, 3rd, OF, etc. - HS SS's just tend to be the best athlete/player on the team so could end up anywhere on the field. Given his size & lack of speed I'd be shocked if he ends up a middle infielder over time. I am finding all the "why would they pick a SS when we have Tatis" posts on FB pretty humorous though. 

When's the last time we had 2 SD HS kids drafted in round 1?

2014. Brady Aiken #1 overall, and Alex Jackson #6.

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Jul 12, 2021 9:42:29 GMT -8 sdcoug said:

Jul 12, 2021 9:26:42 GMT -8 @josh said:

www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/padres-jackson-merrill-lands-with-friars/
www.mlbdailydish.com/2021/7/11/22573210/the-san-diego-padres-select-jackson-merrill-with-the-27th-overall-pick-in-the-2021-mlb-draft


Clearly not a "need" position (anywhere in SDs infield), but I am all for collecting the best prospects you can, to package and deal later. Why not?

Local kid Carson Williams form Torrey Pines HS went one pick after, to Tampa Bay.

2 SD kids in the top 28 - pretty impressive. When's the last time we had 2 SD HS kids go in round 1? 

Merrill could end up moving the 2nd, 3rd, OF, etc. - HS SS's just tend to be the best athlete/player on the team so could end up anywhere on the field. Given his size & lack of speed I'd be shocked if he ends up a middle infielder over time. I am finding all the "why would they pick a SS when we have Tatis" posts on FB pretty humorous though. 

Agree with this. Absolutely could end up in OF, or DH once universal.