MLB Draft Thread

[TheRef]

I'll be watching the MLB Draft tonight and I'll be posting picks on here. Y'all are welcome to comment.

[CadaverDawg]

I'll be watching the MLB Draft tonight and I'll be posting picks on here. Y'all are welcome to comment.

Ref, you're a 1st round poster in my opinion.

Thanks for doing this. #NoVallot

[TheRef]

Ref, you're a 1st round poster in my opinion.

Thanks for doing this. #NoVallot

Can I go ahead and sign a multi-year contract?

[TheRef]

Showing a piece on the first high-schooler to be recorded throwing >100 mph. Holy crap!

[CadaverDawg]

Can I go ahead and sign a multi-year contract?

Weathermen are like starting pitchers....however, you will receive less than you would have last year as a Junior. Welcome to the team, slugger

[TheRef]

Bud Selig starts off with a tribute to Zimmer.

[TheRef]

Astros are now on the clock...here we go!

[TheRef]

With the 1st pick in the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the Houston Astros select LHP Brady Aiken from Cathedral Catholic HS (CA).

The Miami Marlins are now on the clock.

[TheRef]

With the 2nd pick in the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the Miami Marlins select RHP Tyler Kolek from Shepherd HS (TX)

The Chicago White Sox are now on the clock.

[TheRef]

With the 3rd pick in the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the Chicago White Sox select LHP Carlos Rodon from NC State University.

The Chicago Cubs are now on the clock.

[DawgSaint]

Vallot projected as top 4 catcher. It would be a miracle if we get him on campus!

[DawgSaint]

Cubs should take Conforto!

[TheRef]

With the 4th pick in the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the Chicago Cubs select C/OF Kyle Schwarber from Indiana University.

The Minnesota Twins are now on the clock.

[DawgSaint]

With the 4th pick in the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the Chicago Cubs select C/OF Kyle Schwarber from Indiana University.

The Minnesota Twins are now on the clock.

Not a good sign for holding on to Vallot

[smootness]

Not good if Schwarber can't stick at C. He's not going to be an OF at 6'0" 240.

[DawgSaint]

Not good if Schwarber can't stick at C. He's not going to be an OF at 6'0" 240.

I really thought Cubs would go with Conforto

[TheRef]

With the 5th pick in the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the Minnesota Twins select SS Nick Gordon from Olympia HS (FL)

The Seattle Mariners are now on the clock.

[Pioneer Dawg]

Not a good sign for holding on to Vallot

Come here and go #4 overall.

Signed,

JC

[Goat Holder]

With the 4th pick in the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the Chicago Cubs select C/OF Kyle Schwarber from Indiana University.

The Minnesota Twins are now on the clock.

Schwarber will be the best pick of the draft.

[TheRef]

With the 6th pick in the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the Seattle Mariners select C/OF Alex Jackson from Rancho Bernardo HS (CA)

The Philadelphia Phillies are now on the clock.

ETA: Mariners are listing him as a OF....so they won't try to develop him as a Catcher.

[engie]

Shouldn't be long before Touki goes... Cohen can't croot

[TheRef]

With the 7th pick in the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the Philadelphia Phillies select RHP Aaron Nola from Louisiana State University.

The Colorado Rockies are now on the clock.

[dawgs]

With the 4th pick in the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the Chicago Cubs select C/OF Kyle Schwarber from Indiana University.

The Minnesota Twins are now on the clock.

I like the cubs focus on hitting. When the game is skewed so heavily in towards 1 side, it makes the other that much more valuable. Pitching is great, but a savvy franchise can find SPs that can put up a 3.25-3.75 era and 6-7K/9IP over 180+ IP all over the place. But finding .300+ hitters with pop is much harder in today's game. Cubs have the best bunch of MiLB bats in the league and only getting stronger.

[TheRef]

With the 8th pick in the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the Colorado Rockies select LHP Kyle Freeland from the University of Evansville.

The Toronto Blue Jays are now on the clock.

[TheRef]

With the 9th pick in the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the Toronto Blue Jays select RHP Jeff Hoffman from East Carolina University.

The New York Mets are now on the clock.

[TheRef]

With the 10th pick in the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the New York Mets select OF Michael Conforto from Oregon State University.

The Toronto Blue Jays are now on the clock.

[TheRef]

With the 11th pick in the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the Toronto Blue Jays select C Max Pentecost from Kennesaw State University.

The Milwaukee Brewers are now on the clock.

[TheRef]

With the 12th pick in the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the Milwaukee Brewers select LHP Kodi Medeiros from Waiakea HS (HI)

The San Diego Padres are now on the clock.

[TheRef]

With the 13th pick in the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the San Diego Padres select SS Trea Turner from NC State University.

The San Francisco Giants are now on the clock.

[TheRef]

With the 14th pick in the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the San Francisco Giants select RHP Tyler Beede from Vanderbilt University.

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are on the clock.

[TheRef]

With the 15th pick of the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim select LHP Sean Newcomb of the University of Hartford.

The Arizona Diamondbacks are now on the clock.

[TheRef]

With the 16th pick in the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the Arizona Diamondbacks select RHP Touki Touissant from Coral Springs Christian Academy (FL)

The Kansas City Royals are now on the clock.

[engie]

Fire Cohenz

[Martianlander]

Great thread ref!

[TheRef]

With the 17th pick in the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the Kansas City Royals select LHP Brandon Finnegan from TCU.

The Washington Nationals are now on the clock.

[State82]

Great thread ref!

Absolutely! I was just thinking the same thing. Excellent work, Ref! As always.

[TheRef]

With the 18th pick in the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the Washington Nationals select RHP Ereck Fedde from UNLV.

The Cincinatti Reds are now on the clock.

[TheRef]

With the 19th pick in the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the Cincinatti Reds select RHP Nick Howard from the University of Virginia.

The Tampa Bay Rays are now on the clock.

[TheRef]

With the 20th pick in the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the Tampa Bay Rays select 1B Casey Gillaspie from Wichita State University.

The Cleveland Indians are now on the clock.

[TheRef]

With the 21st pick in the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the Cleveland Indians select OF Bradley Zimmer from the University of San Francisco.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are now on the clock.

[TheRef]

With the 22nd pick in the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the Los Angeles Dodgers select RHP Grant Holmes from Conway HS (SC)

The Detroit Tigers are now on the clock.

[TheRef]

With the 23rd pick in the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the Detroit Tigers select OF Derek Hill from Elk Grove HS (CA).

The Pittsburgh Pirates are now on the clock.

[Dawg61]

With the 4th pick in the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the Chicago Cubs select C/OF Kyle Schwarber from Indiana University.

The Minnesota Twins are now on the clock.


Will get scrutinized but I love this pick by the Cubs. This dude can hit!

[TheRef]

With the 24th pick of the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the Pittsburgh Pirates select SS Cole Tucker from Mountain Pointe HS (AZ)

The Oakland A's are now on the clock.

[Dawg61]

With the 2nd pick in the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the Miami Marlins select RHP Tyler Kolek from Shepherd HS (TX)

The Chicago White Sox are now on the clock.

Sorry I'm behind in the draft to real time so that's why my replies are late. This guy throws nasty filthy GAS!! Marlins will have 3 SP that can all throw over 95 mph very soon. Fernandez, Eovaldi and Kolek are all RH flame throwers. Mix in two LP in between these three and the Marlins are not going to be fun to hit against. Love this pick

[TheRef]

With the 25th pick in the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the Oakland A's select 3B Matt Chapman from Cal State-Fullerton.

The Boston Red Sox are now on the clock.

[Dawg61]

With the 10th pick in the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the New York Mets select OF Michael Conforto from Oregon State University.

The Toronto Blue Jays are now on the clock.

Stud, he'll be starting for the Mets in 2 years. Great pick

[Dawg61]

With the 14th pick in the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the San Francisco Giants select RHP Tyler Beede from Vanderbilt University.

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are on the clock.

Uh oh did Stratton just get moved down a spot in the Giants SP pecking order? Unfortunately I think so. Beede is a great pick for the Giants.

[TheRef]

With the 26th pick in the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the Boston Red Sox select SS Michael Chavis from Sprayberry HS (GA).

The St. Louis Cardinals are now on the clock.

[ScottH]

With the 20th pick in the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the Tampa Bay Rays select 1B Casey Gillaspie from Wichita State University.

The Cleveland Indians are now on the clock.

His dad, Mike, played for MSU.

[TheRef]

With the 27th pick in the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the St. Louis Cardinals select RHP Luke Weaver from Florida State University.

The Kansas City Royals are now on the clock.

[TheRef]

With the 28th pick in the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the Kansas City Royals select LHP Foster Griffin from The First Academy (FL)

The Cincinnati Reds are now on the clock.

ETA: He was committed to OM.

[Homedawg]

His dad, Mike, played for MSU.

Mark is the dad. And his brother starts for the white sox.

[Homedawg]

With the 28th pick in the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the Kansas City Royals select LHP Foster Griffin from The First Academy (FL)

The Cincinnati Reds are now on the clock.

Ole miss signee

[TheRef]

With the 29th pick in the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the Cincinnati Reds select SS Alex Blandino from Stanford University.

The Texas Rangers are now on the clock.

[smootness]

Uh oh did Stratton just get moved down a spot in the Giants SP pecking order? Unfortunately I think so. Beede is a great pick for the Giants.

It doesn't really work that way. If Stratton pitches well, he'll be in the majors. It's up to him.

[RBritt]

Will lingo go tonight

[Political Hack]

that kid from Kentucky get plucked yet?

[TheRef]

With the 30th pick in the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the Texas Rangers select RHP Luis Ortiz from Sanger HS (CA).

The Cleveland Indians are now on the clock.

Hack, AJ Reed has not been selected yet.

[TheRef]

With the 31st pick in the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the Cleveland Indians select LHP Justus Sheffield from Tullahoma HS (TN).

The Atlanta Braves are now on the clock.

[smootness]

Will lingo go tonight

Yes, very likely.

[TheRef]

With the 32nd pick in the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the Atlanta Braves select OF Braxton Davidson from T.C. Roberson HS (NC).

The Boston Red Sox are now on the clock.

[msstate7]

With the 32nd pick in the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the Atlanta Braves select OF Braxton Davidson from T.C. Roberson HS (NC).

The Boston Red Sox are now on the clock.

I assume corner outfielder with power? Anyone know anything about this kid?

[TheRef]

With the 33rd pick in the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the Boston Red Sox select RHP Michael Kopech from Mount Pleasant HS (TX).

The St. Louis Cardinals are now on the clock for the last pick of the first round.

[Dawg61]

It doesn't really work that way. If Stratton pitches well, he'll be in the majors. It's up to him.

Um ok. Bumgarner, Hudson, Cain are locks for at least two more years. Lincecum and Vogelsong probably stay through this year and next. Then the Giants will be looking to move 1-2 guys up. Beede is considered one of the closest to MLB ready SP in this draft. Stratton is a SP. How does this not affect him and his projected call-up? They only have so many SP in the minors even sniffing consideration and Beede was/is drafted to be pitching within 3 years tops. I get that each player ultimately decides their future to a point based on their success but this certainly doesn't make Stratton's path any easier.

[smootness]

I assume corner outfielder with power? Anyone know anything about this kid?

The guys on MLB Network said he's a 1B/OF (sounds like his OF defense probably isn't great, probably doesn't run extremely well)...they initially compared him to Brandon Belt, but then Harold Reynolds said he thinks he's the second-best hitter in regard to potential in the draft.

6'3" 215, sounds like he has the potential to be a big-time hitter; it'll be interesting to see where he plays defensively, though. We can't use him if he can't play the OF.

[smootness]

Um ok. Bumgarner, Hudson, Cain are locks for at least two more years. Lincecum and Vogelsong probably stay through this year and next. Then the Giants will be looking to move 1-2 guys up. Beede is considered one of the closest to MLB ready SP in this draft. Stratton is a SP. How does this not affect him and his projected call-up? They only have so many SP in the minors even sniffing consideration and Beede was/is drafted to be pitching within 3 years tops. I get that each player ultimately decides their future to a point based on their success but this certainly doesn't make Stratton's path any easier.

All I'm saying is that regardless of how they project things, Stratton can force their hand. If he pitches lights out, they're not going to keep him in the minors just because they had another guy pegged ahead of him. It'll be about performance, that's my only point.

Stratton controls his fate. Pitch well, and he'll be in the bigs.

[TheRef]

With the 34th pick in the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the St. Louis Cardinals select RHP Jack Flaherty from Harvard-Westlake School (CA).

Now we are onto the Compensatory Round.

[TheRef]

Competitive Balance Round is starting now...1 minute between picks.

Pick 35 from Colorado: 2B Forrest Wall from Orangewood Christian School.

Miami Marlins have the next pick.

[TheRef]

Pick 36 Miami Marlins: C Blake Anderson from West Lauderdale HS (MS)

Houston Astros are on the clock.

[shoeless joe]

Yes, very likely.

He's not on any "best available" list that I've seen...but of course that doesn't mean he can't get picked. Vallot was on those lists

[DawgSaint]

Pick 36 Miami Marlins: C Blake Anderson from West Lauderdale HS (MS)

Houston Astros are on the clock.
Interesting pick there

[Homedawg]

Pick 36 Miami Marlins: C Blake Anderson from West Lauderdale HS (MS)

Houston Astros are on the clock.

Wowowowowow

[TheRef]

Pick 37 Houston Astros: OF Derek Fisher from the University of Virginia

Cleveland Indians now on the clock.

[DawgSaint]

Thinking my fantasy league needs Ref to do pick by pick thread

[CadaverDawg]

How we looking, Boys? Vallot still on the board? I've been out

[TheRef]

Pick 38 Cleveland Indians: OF Mike Papi from the University of Virginia.

Pittsburgh Pirates on the clock.

[msstate7]

Pick 36 Miami Marlins: C Blake Anderson from West Lauderdale HS (MS)

Houston Astros are on the clock.

What college (if any) did he sign with? Know he isn't going now...

[DawgSaint]

How we looking, Boys? Vallot still on the board? I've been out

Still there

[msstate7]

Virginia is loaded with talent. Impressive

[CadaverDawg]

Still there

Awesome.

What's the chances he doesn't get picked tonight?

[Pioneer Dawg]

What college (if any) did he sign with? Know he isn't going now...

Southern Miss

[TheRef]

Pick 39 Pittsburgh Pirates: OF Connor Joe from the University of San Diego.

Kansas City Royals on the clock.

[msstate7]

Southern Miss

Tough luck usm

[DawgSaint]

Connor Joe did not look like I expected. Ha!

[DawgSaint]

Damn!

[cbrunt29]

And thereeee goes Vallot

[TheRef]

Pick 40 Kansas City Royals: C Chase Vallot from St. Thomas More Catholics HS (LA)

Milwaukee Brewers are now on the clock.


EEEEEFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF

[Pioneer Dawg]

Your 2015 catcher....... Gavin Collins!!!!

[smootness]

Haha, this wasn't much of a surprise. There was an incredibly low chance he ever showed up in Starkville.

[CadaverDawg]

Pick 40 Kansas City Royals: C Chase Vallot from St. Thomas More Catholics HS (LA)

Milwaukee Brewers are now on the clock.


EEEEEFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF

Oh well, fun while it lasted. Who's our next catcher on the board? We need another good high school catcher to go with all the Jucos now

[smootness]

Your 2015 catcher....... Gavin Collins!!!!

It was always going to be Collins.

[CadaverDawg]

Congrats to Chase. Thanks for committing to MSU

Good luck in the MLB

[TheRef]

Pick 41 Milwaukee Brewers: SS Jacob Gatewood from Clovis HS (CA).

That's the end of the Competitive Balance Round.

Round 2 will begin with the Houston Astros. They aren't on the clock yet.

[Homedawg]

Your 2015 catcher....... Gavin Collins!!!!

He better get a whole lot better behind the dish. Can't stomach another year like this. He will though I hope.

[CadaverDawg]

That JUCO catcher batting .176 or whatever it was is turning back flips and high fiving folks right now.

[engie]

He better get a whole lot better behind the dish. Can't stomach another year like this. He will though I hope.

He will be fine now that he won't be catching Lindgren anymore. That was 90% of his issue.

[msstate7]

That JUCO catcher batting .176 or whatever it was is turning back flips and high fiving folks right now.

He just got picked too****

[Laf_Cajun]

Congratulations Chase!!

[Homedawg]

That JUCO catcher batting .176 or whatever it was is turning back flips and high fiving folks right now.

He did hit over 350 his fr year and this year had a broken jaw. So I'll cut him some slack for now.

[CadaverDawg]

He did hit over 350 his fr year and this year had a broken jaw. So I'll cut him some slack for now.

That's good to know. Any idea how good he is defensively?

[BeardoMSU]

I guess Jacob hasn't been picked yet?

[TheRef]

With the 42nd pick in the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the Houston Astros select 1B A.J. Reed from the University of Kentucky.

The Miami Marlins are now on the clock.

[DawgSaint]

Surprised Reed still on board..I know some question his defense, but that guy is a beast!

[DawgSaint]

I guess Jacob hasn't been picked yet?

No

[TheRef]

With the 43rd pick in the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the Miami Marlins select SS Justin Twine from Falls City HS (TX)

Chicago White Sox on the clock.

[TheRef]

With the 44th pick in the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the Chicago White Sox select RHP Spencer Adams from White County HS (GA).

The Chicago Cubs are now on the clock.

[TheRef]

With the 45th pick in the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the Chicago Cubs select RHP Jake Stinnett from the University of Maryland.

The Minnesota Twins are now on the clock.

[TheRef]

With the 46th pick in the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the Minnesota Twins select RHP Nick Burdi from the University of Louisville.

The Philadelphia Phillies are now on the clock.

[TheRef]

With the 47th pick in the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the Philadelphia Phillies select LHP Matt Imhof from Cal Poly.

The Colorado Rockies are now on the clock.

[TheRef]

With the 48th pick in the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the Colorado Rockies select RHP Ryan Castellani from Brophy Prep (AZ)

The Toronto Blue Jays are on the clock.

[TheRef]

With the 49th pick in the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the Toronto Blue Jays select RHP Sean Reid-Foley from Sandal Wood HS (FL).

The Milwaukee Brewers are now on the clock.

[TheRef]

With the 50th pick in the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the Milwaukee Brewers select OF Monte Harrison from Lee's Summit West HS (MO)

The San Diego Padres are now on the clock.

[preachermatt83]

how far would lingo have to fall for him to come back next year?

[smootness]

how far would lingo have to fall for him to come back next year?

Hahaha, like 30th round.

[TheRef]

With the 51st pick of the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the San Diego Padres select OF Michael Gettys from Gainesville HS (FL)

The San Francisco Giants are now on the clock.

[CadaverDawg]

how far would lingo have to fall for him to come back next year?

As far as his first pitch went when he entered the game against ULL?*

[Todd4State]

That JUCO catcher batting .176 or whatever it was is turning back flips and high fiving folks right now.

Lovelady is a walk-on. With Gavin, we don't exactly need Johnny Bench. We DO need a guy that can catch because Vallot isn't going to come to school and we have two seniors and then Gavin. If we didn't get Lovelady, our catching depth chart in two years would be Gavin and then Hunter Stovall, a freshman.

[TheRef]

With the 52nd pick of the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the San Francisco Giants select C Aramis Garcia from FIU.

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are now on the clock.

[preachermatt83]

you guys who are down on Collins are crazy. He hits decently(pretty dang good for a frosh) and he just simply is not run on because of his amazingly quick release and outstanding arm.. His only downfall is blocking up hard throwing slider throwers. Again, as a freshman! He will finish his career barring injury, as one of the best we've seen play catcher at MSU and will be a very high draft pick.

[TheRef]

With the 53rd pick in the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim select RHP Joe Gatto from St. Augustine Prep (NJ)

The Arizona Diamondbacks are now on the clock.

[preachermatt83]

Hahaha, like 30th round.

Really? I figured he would come back if he fell out of the top 4 rounds bc he has the potential to be a top 2 rounder. I honestly think he should be picked no later than 2nd round

[Homedawg]

Lovelady is a walk-on. With Gavin, we don't exactly need Johnny Bench. We DO need a guy that can catch because Vallot isn't going to come to school and we have two seniors and then Gavin. If we didn't get Lovelady, our catching depth chart in two years would be Gavin and then Hunter Stovall, a freshman.

We aren't projecting Stovall as as catcher.

[preachermatt83]

As far as his first pitch went when he entered the game against ULL?*

Good one!

[TheRef]

With the 54th pick in the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the Arizona Diamondbacks select LHP Cody Reed from Ardmore HS (AL).

The New York Yankees are now on the clock.

[CadaverDawg]

you guys who are down on Collins are crazy. He hits decently(pretty dang good for a frosh) and he just simply is not run on because of his amazingly quick release and outstanding arm.. His only downfall is blocking up hard throwing slider throwers. Again, as a freshman! He will finish his career barring injury, as one of the best we've seen play catcher at MSU and will be a very high draft pick.

I agree. Collins will prove any naysayers wrong (and there are only a few naysayers anyway, they're fools). Besides, he may not ever have to catch a Lindgren type pitcher ever again. A guy with that much of a lack of control, combined with the movement all of his pitches had.....I bet that was tough as hell.

[Homedawg]

you guys who are down on Collins are crazy. He hits decently(pretty dang good for a frosh) and he just simply is not run on because of his amazingly quick release and outstanding arm.. His only downfall is blocking up hard throwing slider throwers. Again, as a freshman! He will finish his career barring injury, as one of the best we've seen play catcher at MSU and will be a very high draft pick.

I'm not down on him. I think he can be good. As u said he can hit and he can throw! But as u said he can't block. But u also left out he is a poor receiver. Misses a lot of simple pitches.

[TheRef]

With the 55th selection of the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the New York Yankees select Jacob Lindgren from MSU.

The Kansas City Royals are now on the clock.

[Homedawg]

I agree. Collins will prove any naysayers wrong (and there are only a few naysayers anyway, they're fools). Besides, he may not ever have to catch a Lindgren ever again. A guy with that much of a lack of control, combined with the movement all of his pitches had.....I bet that was tough as hell.

I'm not a naysayer. I think he has great upside. But at this point, I repeat, at this point, he's a poor defensive catcher. The bright side is he got his feet wet and will only get better.

[chainedup_Dawg]

Noooooooooo! I don't want a reason to pull for the Yankees! 17!

[TheRef]

With the 56th pick in the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the Kansas City Royals select RHP Scott Blewett from Baker HS (NY)

The Washington Nationals are now on the clock.

[DawgSaint]

I hate the damn Yankees...anybody but the Yanks!

[CadaverDawg]

I'm not a naysayer. I think he has great upside. But at this point, I repeat, at this point, he's a poor defensive catcher. The bright side is he got his feet wet and will only get better.

If you take away Lindgren, he was not a "poor defensive catcher" though. Not in my opinion anyway. And I look at arm as part of defense, and he may have been the best in the SEC when it came to arm this year...as a freshman.

[TheRef]

With the 57th pick of the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the Washington Nationals select LHP Andrew Suarez from the University of Miami.

The Cincinnati Reds are now on the clock.

[Todd4State]

We aren't projecting Stovall as as catcher.

Well, until we sign another one that's where he is going to be as of now. I could see second base- but I don't think we can say where he is going to be right now until our class fills out.

At any rate, it furthers the point that we needed a JUCO catcher.

[preachermatt83]

I'm not down on him. I think he can be good. As u said he can hit and he can throw! But as u said he can't block. But u also left out he is a poor receiver. Misses a lot of simple pitches.

That's only bc he is a freshman

[Todd4State]

I'm not down on him. I think he can be good. As u said he can hit and he can throw! But as u said he can't block. But u also left out he is a poor receiver. Misses a lot of simple pitches.

Lindgren's slider is not a simple pitch to catch.

[TheRef]

With the 58th pick in the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the Cincinnati Reds select 3B Taylor Sparks from UC Irvine.

The Texas Rangers are now on the clock.

[Homedawg]

If you take away Lindgren, he was not a "poor defensive catcher" though. Not in my opinion anyway. And I look at arm as part of defense, and he may have been the best in the SEC when it came to arm this year...as a freshman.

He struggled w fitts big time too. But the part about the arm is true, he shit down the running game. People really quit trying. Which is huge.

[preachermatt83]

If you take away Lindgren, he was not a "poor defensive catcher" though. Not in my opinion anyway. And I look at arm as part of defense, and he may have been the best in the SEC when it came to arm this year...as a freshman.

exactly! Blocking up is only part of defensive side of catching.

[smootness]

Collins is going to be a ridiculous stud. Once he becomes adequate at blocking pitches, is gunning down everybody, and hitting .350+ with some pop and goes 1st or 2nd round in the draft, we're going to be wondering how in the world we replace a C like that.

[Todd4State]

MLB Network was talking about Lindgren possibly being the first player from this draft making it to MLB and helping out the Yankees bullpen this year.

Also showed some highlights of him mowing down some hitters from Ole Miss.

[TheRef]

With the 59th pick in the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the Texas Rangers select SS Ti'quan Forbes from Columbia HS (MS).

The Tampa Bay Rays are now on the clock.

[CadaverDawg]

And to be fair, we got used to him missing some Lindgren pitches, so he got blamed for several late in the year that Pudge Rodriguez wouldn't have blocked in his prime. Lindgren would throw that filthy slider about 12 feet short of the plate at times, and everybody looked at Collins. I bet catchers look like abuse victims after catching Lingo a few innings

[TheRef]

With the 60th pick in the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the Tampa Bay Rays select RHP Cameron Varga from Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy (OH).

The Cleveland Indians are now on the clock.

[TheRef]

With the 61st pick of the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the Cleveland Indians select RHP Grant Hockin from Damien HS (CA).

The Los Angeles Dodgers are now on the clock.

[Todd4State]

I know some people may not like the Yankees, but having a MSU player pitching for them is good for MSU as much as ESPN talks about them and the National exposure that they get.

[Goat Holder]

Sorry Rebears, another year with your best recruit gone to the draft

[TheRef]

With the 62nd pick in the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the Los Angeles Dodgers select OF Alex Verdugo from Sahuaro HS (AZ).

The Detroit Tigers are now on the clock.

[Todd4State]

With the 59th pick in the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the Texas Rangers select SS Ti'quan Forbes from Columbia HS (MS).

The Tampa Bay Rays are now on the clock.

That's the second Ole Miss commit drafted.

[DawgSaint]

Tommy Lasorda starting to sound a lot like Lou Holtz

[Todd4State]

Sorry Rebears, another year with your best recruit gone to the draft

Lot of rumors that they are going to lose Clay Casey too.

[TheRef]

With the 63rd pick in the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the Detroit Tigers select RHP Spencer Turnbull from BAMA.

The Pittsburgh Pirates are now on the clock.

[CadaverDawg]

Lot of rumors that they are going to lose Clay Casey too.

One can only hope so, Jack.

Signed,

John Carrero

[Todd4State]

With the 63rd pick in the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the Detroit Tigers select RHP Spencer Turnbull from BAMA.

The Pittsburgh Pirates are now on the clock.

Madison Central represent. I always thought he was better than Laxer even though he didn't throw as hard.

[TheRef]

With the 64th pick of the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the Pittsburgh Pirates select RHP Mitch Keller from Xavier HS (IA).

The Oakland A's are now on the clock.

[TheRef]

With the 65th pick of the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the Oakland A's select RHP Daniel Gossett from Clemson University.

The Atlanta Braves are now on the clock.

[Pioneer Dawg]

1. Guess I'll have to order my customized pinstripe #21 tonight

2. With Robertson, Betances, and Lindgren that is some filth in the Bronx pen

[TheRef]

With the 66th pick of the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the Atlanta Braves select RHP Garrett Fulenchek from Howe HS (TX).

The Boston Red Sox are now on the clock.

[preachermatt83]

Collins is going to be a ridiculous stud. Once he becomes adequate at blocking pitches, is gunning down everybody, and hitting .350+ with some pop and goes 1st or 2nd round in the draft, we're going to be wondering how in the world we replace a C like that.

YUP!

[TheRef]

With the 67th pick in the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the Boston Red Sox select 1B Sam Travis from Indiana University.

The St. Louis Cardinals are now on the clock.

[TheRef]

With the 68th pick of the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the St. Louis Cardinals select RHP Ronnie Williams from American Senior HS (FL).

End of 2nd round, beginning of Competitive Balancing Round B.

The Arizona Diamondbacks will start.

[TheRef]

Pick 69 Arizona Diamondbacks: OF Marcus Wilson from Junipero Serra HS (CA).

Arizona Diamondbacks have the next pick.

[TheRef]

Pick 70 Arizona Diamondbacks: SS Isan Diaz from Springfield Central HS (MA).

The St. Louis Cardinals are now on the clock.

[TheRef]

Pick 71 St. Louis Cardinals: RHP Andrew Morales from UC Irvine.

The Tampa Bay Rays are now on the clock.

[TheRef]

Pick 72 Tampa Bay Rays: RHP Brent Honeywell from Walters State CC (TN).

The Pittsburgh Pirates are now on the clock.

[TheRef]

Pick 73 Pittsburgh Pirates: RHP Trey Supak from La Grange HS (TX).

Seattle Mariners are now on the clock.

[TheRef]

Pick 74 Seattle Mariners: OF Gareth Morgan from the Blyth Academy (Ontario, Canada).

END OF DAY 1

Final tally

MSU players: 1

OM players: 0

USM players: 0

MSU commits: 1

OM commits: 2

USM commits: 1

[I seen it dawg]

With the 55th selection of the 2014 MLB First-year player draft, the New York Yankees select Jacob Lindgren from MSU.

The Kansas City Royals are now on the clock.

Mic..........

[I seen it dawg]

Congrats to Lindgren....even though it wasn't first round...

[Dawg61]

That 55th pick by the Yankees was their first pick in the draft. That tells me they are planning on bringing Lindgren up asap. I'm rooting for him but I just don't see him being ready for that stage that quickly especially with him not having a clue where the ball is going. He does have absolutely filthy stuff though. He's Mitch Williams 2.0

[msstate7]

That 55th pick by the Yankees was their first pick in the draft. That tells me they are planning on bringing Lindgren up asap. I'm rooting for him but I just don't see him being ready for that stage that quickly especially with him not having a clue where the ball is going. He does have absolutely filthy stuff though. He's Mitch Williams 2.0

Having an mlb catcher could do wonders for lindgren. If he can just bury that slider and not worry about it going to the backstop, he could be really tough. I do worry about how well he'll handle the big stage.

[Pioneer Dawg]

Congrats to Lindgren....even though it wasn't first round...

It sure wasn't the 8th or 9th like you thought. He's likely to be the first in the MLB so me and whoever else saying he could walk into any MLB pen right now and contribute are pretty spot on

[TheRef]

Just an FYI: I won't be doing a draft PBP for today. I'll try to highlight a few big players if I can.

[I seen it dawg]

It sure wasn't the 8th or 9th like you thought. He's likely to be the first in the MLB so me and whoever else saying he could walk into any MLB pen right now and contribute are pretty spot on

But you were adamant about him being in the first round....just say the words...I WAS WRONG. You can do it. Be strong.

I said at the time no way in hell he was a first rounder. I was wrong about 8-9 but at the time he hadn't done shit and I stated he would have to show lights out stuff to jump up. And he did and proved me wrong. But I told you there was no way anyone was going to use a first round pick on him as a reliever. He may end up be a lights out closer and I had heard word the Yankees weren't going to pass on him if he was there with their first pick..Pat McMahon is very high in their scouting department and LOVED him. I truly hope he can harness that 5 cent head to go with his million dollar arm. Otherwise it's a wasted pick.

[I seen it dawg]

It sure wasn't the 8th or 9th like you thought. He's likely to be the first in the MLB so me and whoever else saying he could walk into any MLB pen right now and contribute are pretty spot on

Walk in now? With his stuff yes...with his head (did you watch him at ULL.) no ****ing way. I hope it happens and I'll believe it when I see it.

[Pioneer Dawg]

So if the Yanks had a 1st rounder they would have taken him then..

Damn Will, you saw this shit coming last year whenever everyone said he's nothing but a head case. You also called for Heck to start in February when nobody knew who he was.

[I seen it dawg]

So if the Yanks had a 1st rounder they would have taken him then..

Damn Will, you saw this shit coming last year whenever everyone said he's nothing but a head case. You also called for Heck to start in February when nobody knew who he was.

No. They never had a 1. It was always set up as the second round pick. He went in the second. Say the words Will....I WAS WRONG

[I seen it dawg]

And he still is a head case. And you saw him going in Round 1. He didn't. Say the words.......

[smootness]

Can we stop with the 'headcase' crap?

1) It looks terrible for State fans to constantly call our own headcases.
2) It likely isn't true, and we certainly don't have any way of knowing. He struggles with command at times, and his stuff works better out of the pen where he can go more max effort and only worry about throwing two pitches. That's what we know. More than likely, he's going to fly up to the majors and have a fantastic career. And we'll look back and see a bunch of our own fans calling him a headcase. Phenomenal.

[I seen it dawg]

I hope he does have a great career. Will say the words......

[I seen it dawg]

Can we stop with the 'headcase' crap?

1) It looks terrible for State fans to constantly call our own headcases.
2) It likely isn't true, and we certainly don't have any way of knowing. He struggles with command at times, and his stuff works better out of the pen where he can go more max effort and only worry about throwing two pitches. That's what we know. More than likely, he's going to fly up to the majors and have a fantastic career. And we'll look back and see a bunch of our own fans calling him a headcase. Phenomenal.

Is it going to hurt his feelings? If so then he is. I'm making what I think is an educated observation from my baseball experience and I think he has to get mentally tougher. I promise you our staff talks about mental toughness. He needs to get some. And we could have used him having some. I want him to become Billy Wagner. He has a long way to go in things that don't have anything to do with his rocket arm.

I'm not accusing him go being a bad kid or some piece of crap. It's the same thing as when a talented football player always seems to get nicked up and saying he is soft. Well Lindgren appears soft.

[Esmerelda Villalobos]

I hope he does have a great career. Will say the words......

Will admitting he is wrong will happen when coach34 does. Never.

It is pretty easy to do but some folks just cant. I believe the word is pride.

We post on message boards all day. We make predictions. A lot will come true and a lot wont.

[smootness]

Is it going to hurt his feelings? If so then he is. I'm making what I think is an educated observation from my baseball experience and I think he has to get mentally tougher. I promise you our staff talks about mental toughness. He needs to get some. And we could have used him having some. I want him to become Billy Wagner. He has a long way to go in things that don't have anything to do with his rocket arm.

I'm not accusing him go being a bad kid or some piece of crap. It's the same thing as when a talented football player always seems to get nicked up and saying he is soft. Well Lindgren appears soft.

I didn't say it would hurt his feelings. But it looks terrible for the fanbase.

If you think he needs to get more mentally strong, I have no issue with that; that's a potentially legitimate assessment. Calling him a 'headcase' is another thing entirely. I wish our fans would stop doing crap like this in all sports. Game threads are the worst.

[Esmerelda Villalobos]

I think will and seen it need to have a feats of strength / chili cook off / beer contest at the USM game. Proceeds go to server fees.

[Dawg61]

Is the draft on tv today?

[TheRef]

Is the draft on tv today?

I believe it is only on MLB.com

[Dawg61]

I believe it is only on MLB.com

Thx, found it, they are streaming it live and free on there. http://mlb.mlb.com/home

[Dawg61]

R3 P88 Chris Ellis SP Ole Miss LA Angels

[Dawg61]

LSU commit Bobby Bradley C, Gulfport goes R3 P97 Cleveland Indians

[I seen it dawg]

Say it.............!!!!!!!!!!!

[I seen it dawg]

Lindgren was just quoted "I want to sign as soon as possible and begin my journey." Just cost himself at least 100k. Don't say that out loud dude.

[DawgSaint]

Lindgren was just quoted "I want to sign as soon as possible and begin my journey." Just cost himself at least 100k. Don't say that out loud dude.

He wants to make to the big leagues this year. I for one hope he does and apparently most people in MLB circles thinks he will. I just don't understand how some people on here have thrown him under the bus for the way the season ended. You guys calling him a "head case" don't have a freakin clue.

[DawgSaint]

Lindgren was just quoted "I want to sign as soon as possible and begin my journey." Just cost himself at least 100k. Don't say that out loud dude.

By the way...whoever designed the Denver airport terminals is an example of a "head case." Ha!

[trob115]

Holder to the yanks 6th rd

[RAYn_Man]

Holder to the yanks 6th rd

He gone.

[DawgSaint]

Holder to the yanks 6th rd

Interesting decision to make for Johnny Baseball

[ScoobaDawg]

DAMNIT!!!!! As a red sox fan that makes 2 I cant root for now when they make the big show.

[KB21]

DAMNIT!!!!! As a red sox fan that makes 2 I cant root for now when they make the big show.

Pat McMahon needs to go to another organization.

[I seen it dawg]

He wants to make to the big leagues this year. I for one hope he does and apparently most people in MLB circles thinks he will. I just don't understand how some people on here have thrown him under the bus for the way the season ended. You guys calling him a "head case" don't have a freakin clue.

I didn't throw him under the bus. It's been a 3 yr repetitive thing. He's goofy so maybe head case is a little much although I don't think I termed him that way originally. He's been considered that by others an it stuck. Now I think he better grow some damn stones real fast because if he is gonna do the things we all think he can then he is gonna have to get tougher real quick. I hope he does. I'm pissed for us that he didn't do it the 3 yrs he was here. ONLy thing that held him back from being a top 5 pick.

[Esmerelda Villalobos]

Have to say I was wrong on Holder going that high.

He is definately gone now unless he wants the all time saves record

[I seen it dawg]

Interesting decision to make for Johnny Baseball

Shit he gone. And he better

[I seen it dawg]

Pat McMahon needs to go to another organization.

No shit.

[I seen it dawg]

DAMNIT!!!!! As a red sox fan that makes 2 I cant root for now when they make the big show.

No doubt Scooba. Wish they went somewhere else.

[KB21]

Have to say I was wrong on Holder going that high.

He is definately gone now unless he wants the all time saves record

Yeah. With Holder not being a power arm, he won't go much higher than this is if returns, and he would actually lose leverage if he comes back.

[MLB0615]

I didn't throw him under the bus. It's been a 3 yr repetitive thing. He's goofy so maybe head case is a little much although I don't think I termed him that way originally. He's been considered that by others an it stuck. Now I think he better grow some damn stones real fast because if he is gonna do the things we all think he can then he is gonna have to get tougher real quick. I hope he does. I'm pissed for us that he didn't do it the 3 yrs he was here. ONLy thing that held him back from being a top 5 pick.
I can assure you that the MLB teams who were interested in drafting Jacob, sent in a team psychiatrist beforehand to gather an in-depth analysis of his 'head case' potential.
He's got a very bright future ahead of him (as do some young readers of this board... many may want to go to State but change their minds after witnessing how you treat your highest draft pick)
Stop with the name calling and show some class and support..
(I really CAN'T believe I just had to say that to STATE fans!!)

[I seen it dawg]

Haha you think they did? I think he has a bright future too. If he can grow some stones and become tough as hell. He never showed that toughness here but he absolutely can because he is still young. He's a big boy now going into a mans world and I hope for his sake and yours that he welcomes it, challenges it, and becomes what we all hope he will be because go it. I'm not and I hope no one else is hating on him. I expect him to be a big leaguer soon and I hope a good one. He has work to do as expected. The one great thing for him is he has all the talent to make it, which is the thing that only a select few have.

I didn't start the head case thing and it's a little much to go that far with him and that's wrong. However, not a damn sole on here said a word about the term "head case" until all of a sudden he's drafted and the deficiencies he had while here, although super talented, are just to supposed to disappear. Sounds like some posters as well need to toughen up.

If you are a pitcher, and I don't give a shit who you are, you better be the toughest SOB that walks into the ballpark. If you're not you gonna have a tough time making it big time. He has shown the talent, I don't think he has exhibited the toughness. And that's my beef and it's my beef with any player that has no stones. I promise you I will not discriminate if a player lacks testicular fortitude.

Some of you need to get over what you think is a personal attack. I don't know him and my guess is he is a great kid. If our fans and the players that come here can't handle being "mentally tough" then piss off and go somewhere else. I promise when these guys get on campus they are challenged everyday by our coaching staffs of all sports to be mentally tough and that it takes that to win in this league.

Damn people pop your cherries and grow a pair. Toughen up.

[I seen it dawg]

I can assure you that the MLB teams who were interested in drafting Jacob, sent in a team psychiatrist beforehand to gather an in-depth analysis of his 'head case' potential.
He's got a very bright future ahead of him (as do some young readers of this board... many may want to go to State but change their minds after witnessing how you treat your highest draft pick)
Stop with the name calling and show some class and support..
(I really CAN'T believe I just had to say that to STATE fans!!)

In the 2nd round. With top 5 pick stuff. He's as filthy as Rodon or Nola. Why wasn't he picked there?

[Dawg61]

Nobody drafts RP in the 1st round. The fact Lindgren got picked in the 2nd and with the Yankees first pick is a huge compliment. Then the Yankees draft our other RP Holder in the 6th. Wow. We could see both of them pitching in Yankee stadium this year playing next to Derek Jeter and one year removed from Mariano Rivera. Awesome!!

[I seen it dawg]

I hope Lindgren succeeds because we are all Bulldogs. But for all you saying he is gonna be in the Yankee bullpen this summer....With his showing at ULL, not being able to start for whatever reason which has been widely speculated over the last 2 yrs, etc., how does anybody think he is going to react facing David Ortiz at Fenway with the bases juiced in a 1 run game with 1 out...in the 8th inning? Well folks that is about to be his job. He has a ways to go. His talent is there but the rest has to catch up.

[smootness]

In the 2nd round. With top 5 pick stuff. He's as filthy as Rodon or Nola. Why wasn't he picked there?

Seriously? Come on, man.

[I seen it dawg]

As far as talent goes Lindgren is very special. Like top 5-10 pick special. Meaning when he is good and right. Evaluating nothing else but pure stuff.

[MLB0615]

I hope Lindgren succeeds because we are all Bulldogs. But for all you saying he is gonna be in the Yankee bullpen this summer....With his showing at ULL, not being able to start for whatever reason which has been widely speculated over the last 2 yrs, etc., how does anybody think he is going to react facing David Ortiz at Fenway with the bases juiced in a 1 run game with 1 out...in the 8th inning? Well folks that is about to be his job. He has a ways to go. His talent is there but the rest has to catch up.
I don't think anyone could have asked for anything better from him this year (with the exception of a different outcome at ULL). He'll be in the thick of it very soon and will find out exactly what he needs to succeed .. A few weeks ago, he was the golden God who everyone wanted to see in that big moment, now he's a 'head case'?? I do know him, and I've never heard anyone say anything remotely similar.. He's just a VERY relaxed 21 year old kid trying to figure it out.
And this draft was pretty unconventional. I thought AJ Reed would go much sooner and they might pick some pitchers who weren't, you know.. Injured! Pure insanity!!

[I seen it dawg]

Meh. Not head case. Prove the existence of stones

[Coach34]

If Lindgren is in the Yankee bullpen in September- the Yankees are in ****ing trouble. He is talented- but he dont have the nuts yet to be in that moment in front of 40K. He would have a brown stain on those pin striped pants

[I seen it dawg]

Oh shit. Literally

[Homedawg]

The difference between lindgren and bj Wallace is this....Wallace was a starter, lindgren was a reliver, Wallace had 3+ pitches w a forth in his pocket. Lindgren had 2 plus pitches and that's really all. Wallace was truly a head case. Lindgren I have no clue other than internet talk. Wallace went third in the draft- lindgren went 55th. Wallace blew his money and never made it past double a. We will see w Jacob, but he won't be in the majors in the next year, If he is I'll be shocked.

[Coach34]

BJ Wallace was the most talented pitcher State ever had. And the best damn dart player I've ever had the pleasure of seeing (altho Blake Anderson may dispute that due to the scar). But BJ was a wildass alcoholic partyer that partied himself out of baseball.