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Keith Law
2:48
That isn't accurate. And I certainly haven't identified Boras guys anywhere so I'm not sure how anyone would know who they all are.
xxx(yyy)
2:48
Is there a reason a player should withdraw from the draft? I assume that 99.99999% of the time it is a terrible move but is that wrong?
Keith Law
2:49
If a player withdrew for something like religious reasons, or a personal/family matter, then money shouldn't be a factor anyway and the process could be an unwelcome distraction.
Robbie
2:50
As a UGA fan, I watched Keegan Mcgovern hit the ball hard all year, why is he not considered a draft prospect whatsoever anywhere i have read?
Keith Law
2:51
He didn't have that great a year overall, and he's a corner bat. Might be someone's senior sign later today.
Slick Rick Hahn
2:51
Better OF Prospect, Luis Gonzalez (CWS) or Steele Walker?
Keith Law
2:51
Gonzalez, I think. Better tools. Walker had the performance but I knew some scouts who thought he was beating up on lesser competition.
Sean
2:52
No surprise that the Nats have focused on pitching in this draft. Any thoughts on the arms the Nats have drafted so far?
Keith Law
2:52
Really like their draft through round 4. Schaller is super intriguing - has the frame, body, fastball you want, just hadn't pitched in two-plus years after TJ.
Kevin
2:52
What is your take on the Cape League?  Time well spent for prospects and scouts ?
Keith Law
2:52
Absolutely.
Chris
2:53
I know some Oakland fans are freaking out about the Murray pick, but isn't the point that he's one of the very few players in the draft to have actual superstar potential, even if those odds are low and there is some bust potential attached?
Keith Law
2:53
I would say that is precisely the point.
Nathaniel
2:53
Whats the best/worst outcome for the Mets 1st round pick?
Keith Law
2:53
Best outcome is all-star CF. Worst, of course, is that he doesn't reach the majors.
2:54
Cole Sands left his last start of the year with an injury, but the Twins just took him in the 5th round. That's a mild surprise to me - maybe the injury turned out to be nothing.
Andy
2:54
In your last chat, you mentioned some first round guys who weren't on your thought list for first rounders, and none of them turned out. Has there been a guy that you can recall, that you thought a team way overdrafted someone, that's worked out well? I don't mean having Mike Trout not ranked #1, but like a guy who you had 60, went 15, and has been an All Star/top prospect.
Keith Law
2:56
Oh all the time. Chris Sale is probably the most stark example; I killed the delivery, he went 13th, probably should have gone top 3. A lesser example is Joe Panik; I had him in the third round by my ranking, he went 29th, has 7 career WAR.
Rob
2:56
Not a draft related question, but long term who do you like more, Newcomb or Folty? And do you see the paces they're both at dropping off pretty hard or are they both close to this good.
Keith Law
2:56
Folty. If you asked me to 'buy' one right now it'd be him.
Pete
2:56
Does Justin Dunn see AA by the end of the year?
Keith Law
2:57
I'm guessing so, but I don't think he *has* to get there for the year to be a success.
Scott
2:57
Quick analysis on Beer was that he couldn't hit w/ wooden bats and projects only as a 1B.  Do you agree w/ that assessment?
Keith Law
2:57
DH for me. Not a 1b.
Adam
2:57
Is Carter Stewarts Curveball of the Adam Wainwright variety?
Keith Law
2:57
Literally the highest spin rate ever recorded on a CB.
Turner Watts
2:57
Has a relatively high draft pick ever been drafted in June and dealt at the trade deadline of that same year?
Keith Law
2:57
Can't do that. First time these guys can be traded is November.
Doug
2:57
Are the Padres saving their money for late picks? Or is Xavier Edwards good enough to justify Weathers over Liberatore?
Keith Law
2:58
The gap between Weathers and Liberatore in my mind is just not that big, and I'm sure there are guys who had Weathers higher due to present command.
Andy
2:58
Scouting the stat line only, McKay looks ready for AA as a P, but not as a hitter. Now the Rays sound like they're doing the two way thing with another guy. How does it work that they will inevitably progress differently with the different skills?
Keith Law
2:58
I think these situations will resolve themselves because the player will buy in to dropping one or the other.
Rick C
2:59
The Braves drafted Rendon out of HS.  He didn't sign.
Keith Law
2:59
You're right - 27th round. I must be thinking of someone else.
David
2:59
What are the odds that someone outside of day 1 would be the #1 pick in your with hindsight draft on 2028?
Keith Law
2:59
Maybe 1 in 3? It's happened a few times.
Oh, god, am I still doing this in 2028?
Kyle
2:59
Would Royce Lewis have been your top position player in this draft?
Keith Law
3:00
No.
BK
3:00
Who is Christopher Bec???
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