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Kiley McDaniel Chat - 5/16/18
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AvatarKiley McDaniel
12:25
Some say no, I think yes for now, but he has broad shoulders and if I knew he was adding 20 lbs I may say no as well.
AK
12:25
Buy or Sell:  Buy or Sell as a chat mini-game
AvatarKiley McDaniel
12:26
BUY this is much easier than writing long answers
Post Malone
12:26
Is there PED testing at the NCAA level? Seems to be a lot of incentive to cheat in HS/College if not.
AvatarKiley McDaniel
12:27
Yes, but it's random so some player may not get tested every year. Rumors suggest PED use is rampant at JCs and some much more than others.
Jeb
12:27
Who do you think the Pirates pick at 10 in three weeks? If it is Stewart, should I be happy? What would his upside be?
AvatarKiley McDaniel
12:27
He could be better than Mitch Keller, if you're into that sort of thing
Erik
12:27
Highest ceiling and floor in this years draft?
AvatarKiley McDaniel
12:29
Floor is Madrigal. Ceiling is tough to say probably one of Alec Bohm, Kyler Murray, Jordyn Adams. Stewart/Liberatore on pitcher side
Hinkie
12:30
What's your opinion of Gage Canning ?  I see you think the Cubs like him.  What round is he likely to go ?
AvatarKiley McDaniel
12:30
Probably 3rd. Solid gap power, easy plus run, CF fit, some contact questions
Jimmy
12:31
How polished is Brady Singer compared to AJ Puk or Alex Faedo?
AvatarKiley McDaniel
12:31
He's kinda a finished product, just needs to throw his CH more. Puk was not a finished product in college and Faedo sorta was but wasn't as good as Singer.
Hooha
12:32
What is wrong with Mickey Moniak?  Is he just not that good?
AvatarKiley McDaniel
12:32
Saw him a couple weeks ago. Don't think the game power is there with this current swing, so he's more of a contact/defense type with gap to gap power that's having growing pains
Mr. Fister
12:32
In a chat yesterday, it seemed like there were hundreds of Franmil Reyes questions.  For a guy with little to no prospect buzz going into this year, he must be enjoying his fifteen minutes of fame, right?
AvatarKiley McDaniel
12:34
He's interesting, we had him as a 40 FV preseason and we still do. Not much defensive/speed/contact but lots of power and he's tapping into it. Kinda a finished product one tool guy but the numbers are loud. Franchy is that but with speed, so I think he's got more value.
And you could deduce that using the tool grades on the Padres list here: https://www.fangraphs.com/scoutboard.aspx?draft=2018prospect&type=1&po...
jack Italy
12:35
Which SP that flew under the radar can have an impact from this year in the Show? I'm thinking about Shane Bieber, Beeks, Corbin Burnes and Luzardo. Other names?
AvatarKiley McDaniel
12:36
Bieber will be on the top 100 edit coming up. Luzardo will move up from where he is, Burnes will hold about there. Beeks is more of a fill guy.
Chuncey Wiggins
12:36
What assumptions about the life of a scout do they public get the most wrong?
AvatarKiley McDaniel
12:37
It's a huge amount of time at games, traveling, writing reports alone in a hotel, planning/booking travel, doing expenses, on conference calls. It's not a show up to the park and work 3 hours a day type deal that many assume.
12:39
Team Ramrod
12:39
What do you expect from Alex Reyes when he gets back to the Cardinals?  Think he will be a real difference maker?  His rehab starts are encouraging.
AvatarKiley McDaniel
12:40
At his best, he has an 80 FB, 70 CB, 60 CH and fringy command. Could be really, really good, but he gives some pretty varied looks and he's just coming back so I'd be patient
Chuncey Wiggins
12:40
Do scouts note if a player is at risk for PED use or are they only concerned with what happens on the field?
AvatarKiley McDaniel
12:40
They'll suggest it in the report if there's reason to believe, like a power spike/body change that doesn't seem possible, or playing in a league where that happens a lot
JDB
12:42
who are the top top candidates to sign Victor? Would Boston be up there since they aren’t linked to any top 16 year old international guys?
AvatarKiley McDaniel
12:44
Too early to project that. I'm curious how he'll look in his public workout since the Cuban prospects often look a little different after training than they did years before when they were scouted more heavily. I saw Victor two years ago and he looked good, potential everyday CF profile, but didn't blow me away.
Dores Up
12:44
Chances Nick Northcut gets to Vandy in the fall?
AvatarKiley McDaniel
12:45
Better than 50%
ATL
12:45
Thoughts on Tatis this year?
AvatarKiley McDaniel
12:45
Told you guys not to freak out
Eric
12:45
If Ryan Weathers doesn't go to SD at pick 7, how far do you see him falling?
AvatarKiley McDaniel
12:45
Next couple teams on him are 11-16 area, so something like that probably
Vegan Man!
12:45
Any more clarity on who the Yankees are looking at with pick 23? Thanks!
AvatarKiley McDaniel
12:46
Heard they are heavy on Grant Lavigne, New Hampshire prep 1B, more for their 2nd pick but possible underslot at their first pick
Eric
12:46
Do you think it is likely that one of McClanahan, Swaggerty, or India is available at 14 for the Mariners?
AvatarKiley McDaniel
12:47
Maybe 20% chance one of them gets there? Rumors of McClanahan and Swaggerty falling the last few days but 14 is a long way
Marcus
12:47
Xavier Edwards seemed to be a candidate for multiple spots in your mock draft.  Is there a chance he's strictly a speed and defense player like a Jarrod Dyson?
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