2014 Draft Pick Discussion, Rounds 1-5

[colbyjack]

Here's the report on Sneed, not a huge reach based on where we had him ranked:

 

139. Cy Sneed, rhp, Dallas Baptist (JR)

R-R, 6-4/205, Twin Falls, Idaho

Previously Drafted: Rangers ’11 (35)

 

Sneed has been a durable three-year starter for Dallas Baptist, making 47 consecutive starts dating back to the first weekend of his freshman year and compiling a career 20-12 record, including 8-3, 4.04 in 89 innings this spring. Despite being from Idaho he’s a surprisingly polished pitcher who shows command and feel for a solid four-pitch mix, with a 92-95 mph fastball and a tumbling split-finger changeup being his top offerings. Sneed’s older brother, Zeb, was an 11th round pick of the Royals in 2012 and is currently a reliever with a mid- to upper-90s fastball pitching in the Carolina League.

[Fear The Chorizo]

well, they wasted no time in diving into the ranks of the very signable college arms.

[Jose Cardenal1]

Yeah Mayo had him at #178 so maybe we can save a little here.

[princeofpop]

Another college RHP Brett Graves, Missouri would be on my wish list for Round 4

[TheCrew07]

My heart sank a little with the "Brewers take redraft ID..." always means someone previously in the draft... I wanted one more intriguing upside guy in the top 10 but I do understand.

 

Hopefully we have a couple of interesting upside guys after the 10th.

[igor67]

Slightly a dead horse, but I'm sure it would be trivial to find prior Law comments being critical of the Brewers taking 'safe' guys in the draft so for him to be critical know of risky picks is just whatever axe he has to grind with the Brewers. It's not like Melvin and Ashe have outperformed him when given the chance to run a team... Oh wait.

[princeofpop]

Don't think the Cubs are having a very good draft so far.

 

Same goes for the other teams in the NL Central.

[Fear The Chorizo]

Really confused by the Cubs draft so far...are they actually that budget-strained by the Wrigley renovation/rooftop fiasco and the big bonus they had to pay Bryant last draft? Really thought they'd go over slot with their 2nd round pick and then they drafted a college senior

 

You always hear their management poo-poo any speculation about limited financial resources delaying their rebuilding plan...but sometimes where there's smoke you have to wonder.

 

...and then I just read that Sands is likely an overslot high school arm, so I guess I gotta do some more homework!

[Raw Biz]

I cannot stand Keith Law. I'm trying to find articles about his previous picks. I found this one quite interesting about Chris Sale. Obviously everything is a crap shoot and highly-rated guys flame out, while others can make an impact. These are all opinions and often you don't have a chance to see everyone in person or even on video so you rely on others. But Keith Law can't even admit when he's wrong.

 

http://www.southsidesox.com/2011/12/1/2603257/keith-law-still-cannot-admit-he-was-wrong-about-chris-sale

[Jose Cardenal1]

and in the 4th round.....

 

Troy Stokes CF/HS

[TheCrew07]

I like the Stokes pick, I wasn't expecting anything more than a college reliever.

[colbyjack]

Stokes has some upside, although we didn't have him ranked to go in this range. He's a smaller guy whose game is highlighted by his speed. Here's the report:

 

422. Troy Stokes, of, Calvert Hall HS

R-R, 5-11/180, Baltimore, Md.

College Commitment: Maryland

 

Following up on a solid 2013, Stokes has stepped up his game to a new level in 2014, performing consistently well in front of scouts. Stokes shows above average bat speed and has flashed more power this spring. He even hit with a wood bat in front of scouts during the first half of his season. He’s a plus runner, as he showed last summer when he ran a 6.47-second 60-yard dash at the PG National Showcase last summer.

 

And here's his PG profile:

 

http://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=305219

[Jose Cardenal1]

Colby, PG has Stokes listed at 5'11" but MLB has him at 5'8". Which do you think is more accurate?

[colbyjack]

Probably 5-8. I've stood next to him, and I check in at a lofty 5-6 and he was nearly eye-to-eye. The PG profiles have the listed heights/weights that the players provide, and we all know they tend to be generous, in both ways.

[bjkrautk]

422. Troy Stokes, of, Calvert Hall HS

R-R, 5-11/180, Baltimore, Md.

 

I was going to ask if the 5'8" listing on MLB's draft tracker was actual height; if PG has him listed at 5'11"...it might be.

 

I'm sure this is a 'signability' pick (in that they know they can actually sign him....and do so under slot money), but he seems like a player who could certainly move through a farm system that is a bit light on position players.

At that height, it's tough to imagine he'll project into a hitter with much power, but not every CF has to be a Carlos Gomez-type.

[Crash2303]

would like to see some more power hitters drafted.

 

on another note- with what we know at this point, who would you wager will have the better career when it's all said in done of our 3rd round picks from the last three drafts?

 

Cy Sneed- 2014

Barrett Astin- 2013

Zach Quintana- 2012

[TheCrew07]

would like to see some more power hitters drafted.

 

on another note- with what we know at this point, who would you wager will have the better career when it's all said in done of our 3rd round picks from the last three drafts?

 

Cy Sneed- 2014

Barrett Astin- 2013

Zach Quintana- 2012

 

That's tough until I get to see Sneed pitch in person but Quintana hasn't been impressive at all, he'd be be the bottom guy for me but right now I'll say Astin has the best chance to have a MLB career.

[brewcrewdue80]

Sneed/Stokes aren't seniors so there has to be enough money thrown at them to get them to sign. There's 1,091,000 of money on their slots at stake. Sneed being previously drafted in the 11th rd and the 140 rank? would mean he should be able to command something like 350-400k at minimum of the 641k the pick allotment is. I was hoping more the Stokes type pick where 50-100k would get it done potentially and saving like 500k to use elsewhere.

[TheCrew07]

So far I really like what Callis is bringing to MLB's draft coverage.

[fondybrewfan]

Dustin Demuth a 3B out of Indiana is the next pick. Seems like a pretty solid pick who should be pretty cheap as a senior

[princeofpop]

Dustin Demuth a 3B out of Indiana is the next pick. Seems like a pretty solid pick who should be pretty cheap as a senior

 

Yep, there is a solid senior sign with some saving right there.

 

Sally sells sea shells on the seashore.

[bjkrautk]

Is it wrong to hear college 3b, questionable power and think (a lefty) Jeff Cirillo (-type...with the obvious caveat that this is a young guy who we can only hope reaches the big club at some point)?

 

EDIT: Colby shows him as a RH hitter; MLB Draft tracker shows LH.

[colbyjack]

DeMuth, like Sneed and Stokes, aren't huge reaches, but as a college senior, as fondy mentioned, should be a fairly easy sign. He's put up big offensive numbers at Indiana and often times came up with more clutch hits that his more acclaimed teammates, Kyle Schwarber and Sam Travis. Here's his report:

 

179. Dustin DeMuth, 3b, University of Indiana (SR)

R-R, 6-3/210, La Porte, Ind.

Previously Drafted: Twins ’13 (8)

 

DeMuth rolled the dice and came back to school for his senior year after being drafted in the eighth round by the Twins in 2013, and to his credit he’s enjoying another very strong spring. He leads a strong Indiana offense with his .385 batting average, and he’s also clubbed five home runs and 12 doubles in 179 at-bats. His strong arm should allow him to play third base at the next level, but it’s his fluidity and solid hit tool at the plate that has carried him into top five round contention. He’s hit every step of the way, and has even out-shined more talked about prospects on his own team at times this spring. Scouts are fond of his makeup and believe he could be a player that advances quickly.

[brewcrewdue80]

So far so good I guess. ChaChing,Chaching money being added to spending pocket for the big 3.

[And That]

Patrick, is DeMuth's game refined enough to go straight to Wisconsin?