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Keith Law
1:34
I think he's a first-round bonus guy. That could come after the actual first round ends, but in a strong year maybe he ends up a comp pick.
Tom
1:34
What do you about Tegan Kuhns (Gettysburg (PA))?
Keith Law
1:34
He's on the list I posted today.
Bill
1:35
Since you'll be in Chicago weekly....will you be checking out any Northwoods league Games ?
Keith Law
1:35
I doubt it. They're not close to Chicago.
RH
1:35
Do you think top college hitters this year will try to force their way to the Angels so they can debut faster?
Keith Law
1:35
No, players just don't have that kind of control over where they're drafted. I do think the Angels will take whichever guy left on the board could be rushed to the majors this year.
Patrick
1:35
Do you see a six-man rotation coming into vogue, in an effort to minimize potential SP injuries?
Keith Law
1:37
I don't see or know of any evidence that it would work. Do guys just exert more effort then because they've had the extra day to rest? The one factor for UCL tears which there is some actual research is throwing as hard as you can, as often as you can. In other words, if your personal max velocity is 94, and you sit 93-94 all the time, while personal max velocity is 98 but I sit 95-96 all the time, I might have a little lower risk of a UCL tear than you do.
Yinka Double Dare
1:38
How many messages will you send to Montverde begging them to be open on Mondays since that's when you're already in the city within a mile or so of them?
Keith Law
1:38
As much as I love that place, there are plenty of other places I need to try too.
Andrew
1:38
Not a prospect question, but I don't see/hear anyone complaining about the netting around the ballpark.  What happened?
Keith Law
1:38
They're busy complaining about DEI or trans people or some other non-issue.
Chris P
1:38
Hey Klaw, do you see Gage Jump being a starter in the pros and if so, could he likely go in the 2nd round?
Keith Law
1:39
He could go in the second round but I don't think there's any chance he can start with that delivery.
John
1:39
My son (15) just started playing baseball but loves pitching, doesn’t throw hard so he throws off speed mostly is the idea that curveballs shouldn’t be thrown out-dated or does the data support that?  I can’t find reliable information and just want what is best for him
Keith Law
1:39
That was an old hypothesis that I don't think has held up under scrutiny.
James
1:39
Jackson Merrill looks better than expected at CF right now. Think he’ll stick there and ever be better than average with the glove?
Keith Law
1:40
Yes, he's a good enough athlete and runner and smart enough kid that he could end up above-average out there. I've been pleasantly surprised how quickly he seems to have taken to it.
JR
1:40
Any thoughts on current state of college athletics, with unlimited transfers and unregulated NIL money? Has the impact hit college baseball yet? College Basketball/Football players are essentially one year free agents now, lol. On a macrolevel it's great for the players, on a microlevel, it's tough to be a fan of school (especially a mid-major school like mine) when the rosters practically turn over every year.
Keith Law
1:40
Yes, we see a ton of transfers, especially for players' draft years, and I say hell yeah. The NCAA exploited players for decades. It's about time that the players regain some control here.
Jake
1:40
SSS and all, but have you heard/seen anything about Marco Luciano changing his approach? A 19% walks rate and a .069 ISO don't look like the Marco we've seen in the past.
Keith Law
1:40
tiny sample and it's the PCL with the ABS half the time.
Jake
1:41
A few years ago the Braves got Strider in the 4th round. How did he last that long, especially in what seems like a weakish draft. Any similar hi ceiling, low floor guys this year?
Keith Law
1:42
That's a bit revisionist. Strider blew out and missed 2019, then threw 12 innings in 2020 before the season ended. He was barely seen. As for similar guys ... honestly, if I thought there was a Strider type in this draft I'd have had him on the rankings today in the top 20.
Trav
1:42
In the limited time I've watched Luciano play short, he's looked awfully... not great. It was surprising how much the Giants publicly positioned him as their plan there before the season. How long can that possibly go on?
Keith Law
1:43
The sooner they move him, the better for his development.
Ryan
1:43
Druw Jones has struck out 23 times in 40 PAs this year - is he cooked?
Keith Law
1:45
5 Ks two games ago, too. I'm very concerned - maybe the shoulder is still messed up, maybe he's pressing, but I don't think you could find anyone who thought he'd struggle like this in low A. I'd consider getting him out of there when the rookie leagues start up on May 4th. Let him go back to the complex, hope he rakes against worse competition, and get him the time with your coaches at the facility. But yeah, this is terrifying.
John
1:45
If a team thinks that the 2025 draft is better than this one, would they consider intentionally not signing a pick to get a comp pick in 2025?  Pick 31 in 2025 > pick 30 in 2024?  Too risky?
Keith Law
1:46
I get this question almost every year, and my answer is always the same: Absolutely not. It's the worst idea imaginable, not least because you just increase the chance that someone else is making that pick next year instead of you.
Jackie
1:46
Say something positive about the Rockies.  Anything.
Keith Law
1:46
Sterlin Thompson can really hit.
Chris P
1:46
Who are some of the bigger helium guys so far that are shooting up draft lists?
Keith Law
1:46
I'd look at the top 50 today but Lindsey is probably the biggest such name. Tyson Lewis too.
JJ
1:47
Marcelo Mayer, Kyle Teel, Roman Anthony -- which one's the star, which one's OK, and which one's the bust?
Keith Law
1:47
I think Mayer and Anthony are stars and Teel is a solid regular.
RoyalBlue
1:47
Is Salvy Perez a HOFer?
Keith Law
1:47
No.
KMac
1:47
100+ velo is looking more like a curse than a gift. Can you see FOs shying away from 80 grade fastballs in the draft (possibly accepting 6’6”+ relievers)? Or potentially avoiding extensions for this group of talent?
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