Post by aztecryan on Jul 17, 2024 13:10:02 GMT -8
Some highlights of the draft class:
- Kash Mayfield at 25, someone I mocked to the Padres a couple weeks ago. 6'4 prep lefty from Oklahoma with Cole Hamels body-type projections. Up to 97, quality breaking stuff, smooth mechanically. Gave up four hits in 44 innings in his senior season, struck out 115.
- Boston Bateman at 52 - Massive, massive individuals. Listed at 6'8, 240+. Another prep lefty out of powerhouse Harvard Westlake. Fastball/curveball, some scouts said he could potentially get to 102 MPH eventually once a pro team works on getting his lower half more involved. Needs to improve on command, could be reliever-ish.
- Cobb Hightower in the third. Yes, a real person. Under-the-radar prep infielder from North Carolina. Wasn't on the Baseball America Top 500, but multiple teams had second or third round interest in him. Toolsy, athletic, a typical Preller pick.
- Kavares Tears, one of three fourth round picks. Tennessee Volunteer outfielder who redshirted and then burst on the scene this year. Raw, but a freak athlete. Potential five tool guy if it comes together with the bat. Plus arm in the outfield.
- Tyson Neighbors, another of the fourth round trip. Kansas State reliever, maybe the best overall reliever in the class. Plus fastball, above average breaking ball. Figures to move really fast as a polished arm, possible that he could be up next season.
The last pick the Padres made, in round 20, is Auburn commit Chase Fralick. A one-time tennis player, he's going to be a tough sign, but they should have the money to get it done. Catcher/infielder with a good feel for the barrel. Unique profile.
Was a really interesting draft.
- Kash Mayfield at 25, someone I mocked to the Padres a couple weeks ago. 6'4 prep lefty from Oklahoma with Cole Hamels body-type projections. Up to 97, quality breaking stuff, smooth mechanically. Gave up four hits in 44 innings in his senior season, struck out 115.
- Boston Bateman at 52 - Massive, massive individuals. Listed at 6'8, 240+. Another prep lefty out of powerhouse Harvard Westlake. Fastball/curveball, some scouts said he could potentially get to 102 MPH eventually once a pro team works on getting his lower half more involved. Needs to improve on command, could be reliever-ish.
- Cobb Hightower in the third. Yes, a real person. Under-the-radar prep infielder from North Carolina. Wasn't on the Baseball America Top 500, but multiple teams had second or third round interest in him. Toolsy, athletic, a typical Preller pick.
- Kavares Tears, one of three fourth round picks. Tennessee Volunteer outfielder who redshirted and then burst on the scene this year. Raw, but a freak athlete. Potential five tool guy if it comes together with the bat. Plus arm in the outfield.
- Tyson Neighbors, another of the fourth round trip. Kansas State reliever, maybe the best overall reliever in the class. Plus fastball, above average breaking ball. Figures to move really fast as a polished arm, possible that he could be up next season.
The last pick the Padres made, in round 20, is Auburn commit Chase Fralick. A one-time tennis player, he's going to be a tough sign, but they should have the money to get it done. Catcher/infielder with a good feel for the barrel. Unique profile.
Was a really interesting draft.
