San Diego Padres: Robert Gasser, LHP, Houston, 2021 MLB draft: Mock drafts, rankings, order and analysis, SP Fried sharp in return as Braves baffle Padres, DeGrom exits start for Rangers with sore wrist, Brewers ace Burnes leaves with pectoral strain, Baty delivers RBI single in winning debut for Mets, Reports: Lopez, Twins finalizing $73.5M deal. Past. Current. BA Newsletter: The latest smoke from the national media is that Carolina is now leaning Bryce Young with their first overall pick. The high exit-velos and offensive profile carry the package. Instead, theyre going to draft the top college arm left in Texas Ty Madden. The Royals would be giddy to get him here. 17. The Carolina Panthers more than likely will take a quarterback with the No. The Padres have not shied away from taking tooled-out players early in the draft in the past, and theyll nab one of the highest-upside pitchers in the class with Andrew Painter falling to them at No. 68. More Mock Draft Databases: NFL Mock Draft Database NBA Mock Draft Database NHL Mock Draft Database Check out more of our content: 2023 NFL Mock Draft 2023 NBA Mock Draft Fantasy Football Rankings SIGN IN TO GO AD-FREE. The Mariners have really circled bats in this class and are all over the preps selected above their pick here. One thing is certain with Mike Elias and the Orioles. The Rays have shown in the past they can do a lot with high floor batters and Sweeney fits that mold well. Rays brass have been circling the wagons on Kinney of late and his name has surged in draft circles elsewhere. 43. Built from the same cloth as a guy like Jo Adell, Montgomery is flush with tools and upside. Chicago has also been linked with Florida outfielder Jud Fabian, a risky gamble on a player with upside, but here the Cubs are going the safe route with a pitcher that has drawn comps to fellow Gaucho Shane Bieber. Yes, even in a Superflex league. The Mets have been linked to several college bats, as well as prep third baseman Colson Montgomery as a bonus-saving pick, but here theyll take the top college infielder in this years class. Arizona has been linked to other names like Kahlil Watson and Jackson Jobe, but if Davis is available here, the Diamondbacks would probably jump at the chance to take him. Time to start focusing in on specific players. Mock Draft: Changes in the top 10. The Cubs have been connected to several high school players, including Harry Ford, Lonnie White, and Andrew Painter. Mocks. 41. He can run it up to 97 MPH and routinely sits in the low-90's with his heater and there's an average slider in the low-80's, but it's his plus change-up that's the highlight. San Francisco Giants: Will Bednar, RHP, Mississippi State A shortstop with tons of upside and a home just a few miles from Globe Life Park? Current. The Astros have the smallest bonus pool at $2,940,600 as a result of their forfeited picks. Past. This is going to be the first of three picks in the next ten for Seattle and they'll start off with a bit of splurge in two-way prep Bryce Eldridge. ), 1. Even with the No. The wide open field means this could come down to money. Miami Marlins: 31-29, 17. They've really leaned into top college pitchers in recent years and Rocker certainly fits the mold. The O's go back to the well to find yet another data darling. 3. The Twins have been extremely bat-heavy in recent years and that's a trend that'll continue here with Walker Jenkins, who may be the best prep bat in this class when fully healthy. Past. Teel is a unicorn, enough said there. NFL MOCK DRAFT. McLain came into the 2021 year ranked much higher by evaluators, but got off to a slow start. Because of that, the Pirates have had to cast a wider net than most teams that hold the No. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. June 11 mock pick:RHP Sam Bachman, Miami (Ohio), Pick:OF Colton Cowser, Sam Houston State ($4,197,300 slot value). The jury is out on whether McLain will stick at shortstop long-term, though his skillset plays well at second base or center field. The Diamondbacks typically go for big-time athletes with compact swings geared for contact, though there's also been a lot of buzz connecting them to the various high school shortstops. The overall profile will need some fine-tuning including the shape and feel for a true breaking ball. + Top 50 Prep Pitchers + Top 50 Prep Hitters + Top 75 College Pitchers + Top 75 College Hitters The Pittsburgh Pirates could go in one of several different directions A two sport star (QB1 and starting shortstop) at Parkview HS in Lilburn, GA, Houck has above average to plus physical tools across the board and gets rave reviews for his makeup. MORE: Who is confirmed to swing in the Home Run Derby? Mocks. Maybe even seven players. Four seventh-round picks round out Bruglers mock draft. Round 2 of the 2023 MLB mock draft projections, with trades and compensatory picks based on weekly team projections and college and amateur player rankings. DATABASE. The Padres love to take preps in the first round, and Miller fits the bill--especially since San Diego notably took an injured prep (RHP Dylan Lesko) in the first round last year. In this case, we have them going with a high-upside outfielder with immense power potential. 20. Any number of high-upside preps make sense here, depending on what route the team goes with their first pick. "It's ultimately going to be our choice, but there are still a number of players that we're considering, narrowing down," Pirates GM Ben Cherington recently told reporters, including Kevin Gorman of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. The Pirates, like most teams at the top, are looking to cut a deal in the hopes of saving money for rounds 2, 3, 4 and beyond. He has a great feel for finding barrel to all fields and in game long ball power. The curveball is the best secondary in the arsenal, a potential hammer in the making that's thrown in the high-70's/low 80's with great depth and bite, paired with a high-80's cutter/slider hybrid and a new splitter that has been introduced. For analysis of every first-round pick, go to our Draft Tracker. Baez turns 18 just before the draft and he is an exit velocity monster with enormous power. Few players have overcome this level of swing and miss at the professional level. June 11 mock pick: SS Marcelo Mayer, Eastlake HS (California), Pick: RHP Jack Leiter, Vanderbilt ($6,664,000 slot value). With their second pick in the draft, it wouldnt surprise us to see Tampa reach for a lefty prep infielder with a big bat. Mocks. 22 here to the White Sox. SIGN IN TO GO AD-FREE. Mocks. Despite that, the Astros do not have a first- or second-round pick this year. Ledbetter simply put, is just a pure hitter and true athlete. Past. 1 overall. He's hit over power, he did have 18 homers in 2022, and he presents a great body, with good lower half strength on what is still a fairly lean frame. Here are the five largest bonus pools for this year's draft: The Rangers hold the No. Well, its always best to take the most talented player left and thats the case with Cowser still on the board. There's not many warts in his game at the plate, hitting to all fields with ease and very, very rarely strikes out. The Tigers sure havent been shy about drafting big conference arms in recent years and Cusick certainly fits that bill. He has the plus bat speed to go to his pull-side but is just as adept shooting the ball the other way and letting his 70-grade wheels do the work. Its a premier body with long levers and fluid actions in every aspect of his game. 33. This may be the ceiling for Colson Montgomery. DATABASE. Rocker's slide is real. The Rays have been connected to countless names here, and we mean countless. High school righties are a risky demographic and this would be a bit of an off-the-board pick for the Tigers. There were times earlier this year where he was considered a potential top-10 pick, though an up-and-down spring (and college career, really) has pushed him down draft boards. The Rangers have been connected to Jordan Lawlar, Henry Davis and Kahlil Watson with this pick as well. Theres an awfully good chance Montgomery doesnt make it this far, but should he fall to the Cubs, its an awfully good value. 2021 MLB Mock Draft: High school shortstops, Vanderbilt arms among the top prospects, Who is confirmed to swing in the Home Run Derby. The run of college hitters is on. Before he went down with Tommy John surgery, Hoglund was viewed as a possible front half of the first round talent. At some point, the Reds will need to balance the checkbook with a college performer and there might not be a better data-darling than Nikhazy. A large and strong frame already for his age, he represents possibly the best offensive profile of any catcher in the draft. There is no clear-cut No. 1 prospect in the draft class. June 11 mock pick: 2B Peyton Stovall, Haughton HS (Louisiana), Pick:2B Peyton Stovall, Haughton HS (Louisiana) ($2,424,600 slot value). The draft will take place at the same time as the 2021 MLB All-Star week, and Edward Sutelan is a content producer at The Sporting News. On top of that, he offers a wipeout slider and above-average changeup to give him a well-rounded repertoire. The 2021 MLB amateur draft is a little more than two weeks away. The haircut pick. You'll find stories on the draft picks linked below. The Giants have had their scouting contingencies spread out all year and seemingly have a new heavy target every month. Atlanta Braves: Ryan Cusick, RHP, Wake Forest 27. If I had to choose between Leiter or the field here, I would pick the field, but Leiter to the Red Sox just fits too well. Mariners 2021 MLB Draft - 10 Round Mock Draft The 2021 MLB Draft is a mere 2 weeks away. Boston Red Sox: Jud Fabian, OF, Florida The son of former MLB pitcher Al Leiter formed a fantastic one-two punch with Rocker at Vanderbilt for the last two seasons. We're taking our best shot at what the draft will look like when the commissioner reads the first-round picks on July 11. Philadelphia Phillies: 28-32, 14. June 11 mock pick:LHP Jordan Wicks, Kansas State, Pick:LHP Jordan Wicks, Kansas State ($3,885,800 slot value). The 2021 MLB draft is fast approaching and with there is a lot to keep track of, from mock drafts, expert analysis, scouting reports and more. Bachman has huge velocity and has been connected to Washington consistently this spring. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft and mock draft experts seem to be split 2022 Mock Drafts 2021 Mock Drafts 2020 Mock Drafts 2019 Mock Drafts 2018 Mock Drafts 2017 Mock Drafts 2016 Mixing in a high spin high 80s change with heavy armside run, Meyer has the big lean body and effortless stuff that offers top of the rotation upside. He's long been a quality college performer with a high walk rate and solid juice in the bat, as well as handling velocity and producing tons of contact. He finished strong though, and his brand of power is hard to find. Round One. Soto is a high ceiling arm, with a 6'5 lean frame already touching as high as 98, his fastball sits in the low to mid 90's and offers plenty of arm side run, he compliments it with an sharp biting slider and a changeup that features late downhill movement, Changeup has a chance to be a big league average pitch with the fastball being + and a slider with a chance to be above average as well. 67. Mock Draft: Four QBs selected in Round 1 NFL NBA NHL MLB. At this point in the mock high school players offer the most upside, but Cusick has as much ability as any college arm outside the two Vanderbilt righties. Should he move off catcher, he's likely destined for either third base or a corner outfield spot. 62. Atlanta has also been looking long and hard at Will Taylor and Lonnie White. Evaluators have said Jobe might have the most upside of any pitcher in this class yes, even higher than the Vandy arms with premium velocity and the best slider in the draft. 15. The penalties for excessive spending are harsh enough (tax on overage, forfeiting a future first rounder, etc.) Mayer is perceived to be an easier sign than other players in the mix for the No. DATABASE. They were stripped of their top two picks this year and last as part of their punishment for the sign-stealing scandal. We've got a very strong class coming together as we've got both high school and college games thriving throughout the country. Do the Mariners need more? Frelick is the prototypical modern prospect as an undersized (listed at 5-foot-9) hitter with a short and quick swing geared for contact, and tremendous athleticism. Pick:C Adrian Del Castillo, Miami ($2,653,400 slot value). The Phillies have been consistently linked to the central Pennsylvania product, who might have the most upside of any player in the draft. Atlanta is seemingly linked to arms every year in the draft and have done well with several recent high picks like Mike Soroka and Max Fried having positive impacts on the team. Minnesota Twins: Noah Miller, SS, Ozaukee HS (WI), 37. Here is our first 2021 MLB amateur mock draft and below is our second, updated based on the latest chatter, speculation, and rumors. The connection between the Jays and Solometo continues to get louder and louder. Its a profile that would play at the big league level almost immediately, and the Rangers have given no indication they intend on tearing anything down. It's a potential plus hit tool, too. "It doesn't really feel that different from that standpoint. Cincinnati will try the experiment out again with Chandler here, looking to see if the tooled-out shortstop makes more of a statement with the bat or if his lights-out fastball/curveball combo forces the team to look more at his arm. Milwaukee Brewers: Sal Frelick, CF, Boston College Chicago has been linked to the 19-year-old slugging third baseman, who would give the farm system a big upside play as a potential middle-of-the-order bat. by Eric Longenhagen and Kevin Goldstein. Past. McGreevy is a guy whos been flying up boards of late and we think this is the floor. The Enter 2021 and Colorado may once again end up with the most famous prep on the board. With both metal and wood, the Stanford player has found success in the box because of his strong mix of power and discipline, which will give the Brewers hope that they are selecting a player who can slot in as a big-league regular for a long time. Mock Draft Database Sites; NFL NBA NHL MLB. Rocker makes some sense here, as does Benny Montgomery and Sam Bachman. SIGN IN TO GO AD-FREE. Throughout the spring the Tigers have been connected to Mayer pretty heavily and it's hard to see him falling beyond this pick (which helps his negotiating leverage with Pittsburgh). San Francisco Giants: Matt Mikulski, LHP, Fordham Oakland Athletics: Max Muncy, SS, Thousand Oaks HS (CA) Draft date: July 11th 2021 @ 6:00 PM, July 13th 2021, in Atlanta, GA. Current. The Mets have also been connected to Sam Bachman, Ty Madden, Gunnar Hoglund, Colson Montgomery and Sal Frelick as well here. They may be trying to push the Cornhusker Swiss Army Knife to their pick in the second round, but we dont think he lasts that long. 46. With the spacious and hitter friendly confines of Coors, you can do worse than a guy with elite contact skills. All Aidan Miller does is hit, hit and hit. Pittsburgh Pirates: Lonnie White Jr., OF, Malvern Prep School (PA) Ford is one of the most interesting players in the draft as a catcher with an above-average run tool and the ability to play any position on the field, including center field. NFL MOCK DRAFT. Hoglund is a top ten talent whos arm injury in 2021 cost him big money and a higher draft slot. Los Angeles Angels: Sam Bachman, RHP, Miami Ohio He broke his hamate bone earlier in the Spring, but should be able to perform at workouts leading up to the Draft. Texas does not receive a competitive balance pick, which are extra picks given to lower revenue teams. They're all important.". Walker Jenkins, Outfielder, South Brunswick. His frame and operation suggest that there's more in the tank coming from the current Wake Forest ace. Padres GM A.J. WebThe 2021 MLB draft has been pushed back from June to Sunday July 11th to Tuesday July 13th, 2021. McGreevy draws a lot of Shane Bieber comps because they share an alma mater and were both command over stuff pitchers going into the draft, but that's unfair to McGreevy. Height: 64Weight: 244. Colorado Rockies: Jaden Hill, RHP, LSU Harry Ford could be a dark horse. With a lively high 90s fastball that touches 100, a sharp mid 80s slider and tailing high 80s changeup, Skenes possesses top of the rotation stuff that has finally seen the uptick scouts have been expecting since he burst onto the national radar as a freshman. It should be noted mock drafts are always quite the crapshoot, especially this early. Chandler has been mentioned a potential top-10 pick at various points this spring and him getting to the Cardinals is hardly a lock. He hasnt hit for a ton of over-the-fence power, but he rarely goes to the plate hunting, looking to work deep into counts and take what the pitcher gives him. The case can be made that Hurston Waldrep has the best pure stuff metrically in the 2023 draft. Bradfield has quite the package of tools for a team in the top fifteen and we have the Royals taking him here at eighth overall. Miami Marlins: Cody Morissette, SS, Boston College With just two weeks left to the draft, this line of thinking will likely stay the same. He's got the tools to stay behind the plate and his athleticism really stands out. Weve heard the team likes Doug Nikhazy a good bit here as well. He was a potential top-10 pick before going under the knife, and the injury means he should come at a discount, giving Cincinnati the ability to do something real big with those extra selections. He doesnt have the burst of explosiveness to suggest hell make the highlight reel play to his right with regularity, but it might not matter considering everything else will be gobbled up. Curiously, they also had Sal Frelick in for a workout this week. Washington Nationals: 26-34, 12. Tatis ends productive rehab stint, will return Thurs. 1. 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