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Kiermaier's Piercing Green Eyes
12:36
Is there anyone to look out for on the Cuban National team as they play exhibition games stateside this summer?
AvatarKiley McDaniel
12:37
Not any huge ones, but I'm sure there's so pro types. I will be there.
Alex
12:37
What becomes of Graeme Stinson? Does he just go back to school? Surely nobody will give him the money he was hoping for at this point.
AvatarKiley McDaniel
12:38
Depends what his demands are and how much medical info he shares. Clubs I've spoken with are getting no info currently and it's very unclear what the issue even is.
Dan
12:38
What did Jonathan India have that Brady McConnell doesn’t? Seems like they are both high performing SEC bats who are unlikely to stick at SS. However India went top 5 and McConnell may not even go 1st round
AvatarKiley McDaniel
12:39
McConnell probably goes 2nd round, but I'm still lukewarm. He struck out a lot more than India and the eye test on his swing and approach isn't close to the same. He's faster and a bit better defender than India, but India is a superior hitter with more game power and probably a tick more raw.
Fangraphs reader
12:39
The Astros will presumably start Deury Carrasco, Freudis Nova, and Luis Santana all in Tri-city this year. Would that affect their interest in grabbing Greg Jones who you mentioned they had interest in the mock, or do you just figure out playing time if you draft him?
AvatarKiley McDaniel
12:40
Too many good players continues to not be a problem
Dan
12:40
What is the point of a team drafting a high school kid in the late rounds? No kid is gonna turn down an SEC scholarship to sign for 10k. Wouldn’t it make more sense to draft a high performing small school guy who will actually sign and hope he maybe turns into something?
AvatarKiley McDaniel
12:42
1) sometimes teams have signed all the players they need, so they are just drafting guys they won't sign. At that point, favors, kids on your scout team, a kid that would just be thrilled to be drafted, or a kid that might be a high pick in a few years is the sort of HS picks you see
2) you can pay a kid whatever you want at any pick, so it isn't like a $10k cap on late picks
3) you have minor league rosters, so you can't just draft/sign/roster an infinite amount of college performers
Robert
12:42
What’s the difference between Xavier Edwards and CJ Abrams as prospects? Obv CJ is much more the prototype height wise, but is the speed/hit/d/power/arm profile pretty much the same except for CJ maybe projecting for avg pop? Would Edwards be drafted higher in hindsight?
AvatarKiley McDaniel
12:43
Mentioned this a few weeks ago. There's a lot of cross-year comps you can make. I've stumped a few guys this week on Kody Hoese vs. Jonathan India. They aren't that different but one went 5th and one will go in the 20's. Edwards/Abrams is another one, though Abrams is taller, has more raw power and a better chance to play SS, so he is a superior prospect.
MM
12:44
Hi Kiley!  I asked Jay, he said he didn't know, suggested I ask a prospect hound.   Have you heard any news about Joe McCarthy, Rays?  Back injury in spring training was supposed to be minor, but he hasn’t played yet.  Thanks!
AvatarKiley McDaniel
12:44
Haven't heard, but he was supposed to be a top 2 round pick out of UVA that slipped due to back problems
Edwards
12:45
What are the most common reasons a prospect doesn't live up to their potential?
AvatarKiley McDaniel
12:45
can't hit, gets hurt, loses athleticism
like 80-90% of busts is primarily one of those
draft wiz
12:46
The Angels have trackman data on Keone Cavaco since he played fall ball in their stadium. Does that make you more confident in the pick if you saw them take him vs another team?
AvatarKiley McDaniel
12:47
Possibly? He's already their type of prospect, so maybe this helps a bit.
Taylor
12:49
I see that Quinn Priester is now the top high school arm on THE BOARD. Could you please explain what he has done to be ranked over Matthew Allen? Thank you!
AvatarKiley McDaniel
12:50
It's two different types: in terms of future/potential grades, Allan has two 65-grade pitches and 45 command, Priester has 55-60's across the board with 50 or better command. Most teams/we lean to the Priester type
mark
12:50
Any updates to the scouting reports on the draft board otw?
AvatarKiley McDaniel
12:50
that's coming next
Walewander
12:50
What's A.J. Puk's recovery looking like?
AvatarKiley McDaniel
12:50
Eric tweeted about it this week, I believe
Carter
12:51
Arkansas resident here. Please tell us how you feel about our favorite large adult son, Heston Kjerstad.
AvatarKiley McDaniel
12:52
Fun prospect with a big swing and power. A little too wild with the approach but his walkup music is Pony and he has a huge leg kick so I'm in
PatEdMartin
12:52
How close were you to physically assaulting the Vandy whistler?
AvatarKiley McDaniel
12:52
I can kinda tune them out now
John
12:53
WHats the first slot where we could be looking at an underslot pick?
AvatarKiley McDaniel
12:53
1-1 will always be underslot
Chris
12:54
Do any teams have Abrams over Witt?
AvatarKiley McDaniel
12:54
I'm not certain any do, but I think at least a few do
Dallas
12:55
You missed a huge part of the Carter Stewart story.  Matt Skrmetta is a neighbor of the Stewart family and a US based scout for Softbank.  He started this last summer when Stewart did not sign; he went around Boras to get the deal done; Boras would not have signed the deal now he would have waited for more leverage to keep him in States but the family and Softbank went around him (to a point; Boras definitely finished the deal and probably got much more money than original offer).  This was initiated by Softbank not Boras.
AvatarKiley McDaniel
12:55
I don't think much of that is accurate, but I was aware of the neighbor angle
Ffl igd
12:55
What's the word on Jordan Brewer? B10 player of the year, hitting for average and some good power, but haven't seen much talk on draft stock or tools despite being a Junior. Just ranked like 141 on BOARD with no tool grades or blurb.
AvatarKiley McDaniel
12:55
Big tools, could sneak in late 2nd or 3rd
Rodney
12:56
My 100-lb dog often stops on the walk home, refusing to move, leaving me both stalled on the sidewalk and somewhat emasculated. Does Scout ever do this? What happens next?
AvatarKiley McDaniel
12:56
Nope, she's always chasing something
Sean
12:56
Thoughts on Davis Wendzel?
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