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Keith Law
1:54
Homers? If he hits enough to get to the power it's 25+ homers.
Jimmy
1:54
Where did you have Mickey Moniak ranked on your big board when he went #1 ?
Keith Law
1:54
I think fifth? I said at the time I wouldn't have taken him first - I had Corey Ray 1.
Brian
1:54
Thoughts on Madrigal’s size for a top 3 pick?
Keith Law
1:55
Short doesn't bother me. I don't know if he has the hand strength to make enough quality contact against major-league pitching. He's short, but also somewhat slight, at least compared to guys like Bregman, who is short but strong.
Coach B.
1:55
I know you don't get around to scouting this level, but are there any NAIA names to watch for today/tomorrow?
Keith Law
1:57
Not on my radar, but I'm certain there are such players for rounds 5-10 (tomorrow), which for NAIA is still a pretty good outcome. I kind of wish the NAIA would position itself a bit more as an alternative to the NCAA - hey, come play for us, use an agent, transfer without penalties, etc.
Dave
1:57
Keith, heard a lot of people mention Durbin Feltman as potentially the first to the Majors pick this year, kinda like fellow TCU pitcher Brandon Finnegan did.  How likely do you think that kind of scenario is, and any idea who might be targeting  Feltman?
Keith Law
1:58
If he goes, maybe as high as the second round, it'll be like that - take him now and advance him quickly through the minors. Of course, both Burdi brothers were supposed to be like that, and neither has seen the majors yet around TJ ... and TCU's track record of pitchers in pro ball isn't great.
Alex
1:58
Is Kyler Murray something to pay attention to today, or is he just a name people recognize?
Keith Law
1:58
He's on my top 50.
Lilith
1:58
Kyler Murray: He struck out a ton this year, despite his improvement. Why is he so sought after?
Keith Law
1:58
He barely played in the last two years, and "a ton" is an overstatement.
Matt
1:58
I totally understand why you don't think Heimlich should be drafted- and I agree. But if Aroldis Chapman can sign for $86 million, what's stopping a team like the Yankees or Cubs (Chapman, Addison Russell, etc) from drafting him?
Keith Law
1:59
Nothing. If you have talent, you get picked. And I would guess at least one team would try to use his guilty plea and the scarlet letter on his magnet to sign him under slot - take it or leave it, nobody else even wants to draft you - and use that to sign someone else they like.
Dave
1:59
Keith, what's the likely percentage that a top 5 college bat (like Madrigal or Bohm) fall to the A's at 9?
Keith Law
2:00
Mize goes ahead and at least two high school players go ahead, I think, so there's one scenario where all five go ahead and a bunch of scenarios where at least one gets to them.
Mark
2:00
Any chance the Padres take Murray at 7?  Seems like 2 years ago everyone thought Quantrill was going with their second pick, but they took him at 8
Keith Law
2:00
I considered that possibility and you're right - it could happen, as it did with Q. But I also think they feared Q wouldn't get to 23, while Murray could very well get to 38.
Andy
2:00
One of a baseball players secondary responsibilities is dealing with fans, especially younger fans. I can overlook a player being an a-hole in general, if he gives my kid a ball. I can honestly say I don't know how comfortable I would be with my 5 year old interacting with Heimlich.
Keith Law
2:02
Imagine you're a GM or team President and you decide, after doing your due diligence, to take Heimlich anyway. Do you send him to children's hospitals with other players? To in-store events where kids might appear? And if he does re-offend, are you ready for the PR backlash and perhaps a lawsuit? There's so much to consider here for any front office that can even get past the moral questions around the selection.
John
2:02
The Phillies last 3 first round picks all look highly questionable. What do you make of their scouting department as a whole and their top guy? Have they just been unlucky? Also, please convince me they won't take a middle infielder with no power at #3 if Mize and Bohm are still on the board. Thanks
Keith Law
2:02
I've said before I think their first round picks have been disappointing and their picks from the second round on have been much better, above average compared to other teams, I think.
Tom
2:02
If you could quantify it on a 1-10 scale, how big is the separation between Mize and singer.
Keith Law
2:03
The only way I'd take Singer over Mize is if you told me Mize had a current medical (arm injury, back issue) problem that Singer didn't, and to the best of my knowledge, that's not the case.
John
2:03
What's stopping MLB from allowing full pick trading?
Keith Law
2:03
It has to be collectively bargained.
Travis
2:03
How high do you think Austin Becker goes? Does the Vandy commit scare some teams?
Keith Law
2:03
He's going to school. I'd be floored if anyone took him in the top ten rounds.
Bill
2:03
How does Parker Meadows compare to his brother Austin?
Keith Law
2:03
I addressed that specifically in Parker's writeup. He's not as good as Austin was at the same age.
Jimmy
2:04
Do teams try and strike pre daft deals with leverage of bad market teams drafting right after them that a player would not want to go to ?
Keith Law
2:04
No, that doesn't work.
Mark
2:04
Where would Hunter Greene have been ranked in this year’s draft? #1?
Keith Law
2:04
I would probably have him 1, although Mize, as a guy who's further along and less risky than a 17-year-old pitcher, would give me pause.
Steven
2:05
Can Naylor remain a catcher or is he destined for the infield?
Keith Law
2:05
He's not a catcher any more. Third base is most likely.
JP
2:05
whats your favorite place to watch a game in the Cape Cod League?
Keith Law
2:05
To watch, probably chatham, although it's not great for scouting.
Greg
2:06
Regarding Simpson, can you think of another first rounder who was out of pro ball (non-injury/jail-related) after only two years?
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