2017 Draft Pick Discussion, Rounds 1-5

[And That]

Hope they take Carlson as an OF.

[MrTPlush]

I totally agree with the Excess of outfielders and middle infielders you know DS is going use that to bring in pitching when necessary

But if OFs are easy to come by, what demand will there be? Econ 101 - price is a function of supply and demand. If supply is really high... demand needs to be really high, otherwise price will below.

 

You have three outfielders, but only one at each other position. So there is your demand.

[MilwaukeeBeers]

Main reason I love it. I like the player, but getting the "too many outfielders" crowd whining and moaning puts it over the top.

 

What about the "we don't have hardly any quality pitching and we can't afford quality free agent pitching so we should probably look to draft some quality pitchers and hey look arguably two of the best players available are pitchers so maybe we quit wasting top picks on a position we are already loaded at" crowd?

 

Im glad that you like the pick mainly because others hate it. That's very classy.

R-E-L-A-X I'm sorry you think it's classless to laugh at others that think they have a crystal ball, or are oracles, or are part time soothsayers. No one knows what the future holds. It's unlikely our top OF prospects bust, but it could happen, and frankly our SP is our greatest strength in the minors right now. LOL at "wasting a pick" HOW DO YOU KNOW?!

[82brewcrew82]

I still feel like they need a toolsy outfielder here.

[yoyomayoma]

I live in Burnsville. I think Sam is too honest. He seems intent on going to Florida.

 

I just moved to Prior Lake. Good to know I have nice neighbors!

 

Cool! Welcome to the area.

[LouisEly]

When life gives you Lemons...

[homer]

When life gives you Lemons...

 

 

edit: Christ

[LouisEly]

JINX!!!

[colbyjack]

Here's the PG Draft Pack report on Caden Lemons, super projectable prep RHP that moved up considerably this spring:

 

Caden Lemons - RHP

 

Height/Weight: 6-6/175

Bats/Throws: R/R

Birthdate: December 2, 1998

High School: Vestavia Hills

Hometown: Birmingham, Ala.

Travel Team: Excel

College Commitment: Mississippi

Projected Draft Round: 2-4

 

After topping out at around 91 mph and working in the high-80s after PG National, Lemons was seen as a high end projection play and someone, once he filled out his body, could be a strong righthanded arm. The frame is still extremely lean and lanky, but the fastball velocity has ticked up this spring, touching as high as 96-97 mph per some reports and was up to 95 mph during Perfect Game’s single viewing. That kind of power arm normally indicates someone who will be drafted in the top three or four rounds, not someone who finds their way going to college.

 

Lemons has extremely long limbs with a high-waisted frame and extreme length on both his arms and legs. He uses that length to generate extension down the mound and whips his arm throughout a loose and full arm circle. The arm strength and speed along with the coordination of his body allow him to gain that velocity and he goes to the fastball often. Though the fastball has ticked up in terms of the top of the range, he works comfortably in the 89-92 mph range.

 

Currently, the secondary pitch that Lemons has the most confidence in is his big breaking curveball. The pitch generates good angle upon delivery and shows sharpness with downward tilt in the mid-70s. It is an effective offering both at being thrown for strikes in the zone and getting chase swings down in the zone.

 

He has had some of the strongest buzz and has climbed draft boards as one of the biggest risers this spring, mostly due to his increased velocity. Regardless, Lemons has an extremely high ceiling as a pitcher and if he can add some good weight, whether that be through professional training programs or in a college program, the velocity of his fastball should only continue to climb. The projection still left on his body and arm coupled with the current velocity levels make Lemons an extremely intriguing piece to MLB organizations come June’s draft.

[brwrsfan]

For those that know better than I do....thoughts on this one?

 

Big kid, 6'6. Seems to throw hard. Difficulty repeating his arm slot.

[wichmae]

Caden struggles a ton with his mechanics. He rarely repeats his delivery. If he can get that under control the projectability is there.

[MrTPlush]

All projection. With that body he could add 5mph easy.

[Boomer5]

77th ranked on MLB pipeline.

[narwhalattack]

So when's the 3rd round gonna start tomorrow?

[wallus]

Maybe this was to help sign Lutz?

[Boomer5]

I'd think our first round pick was under slot so I'm not sure we needed to reach for Lemons?

[Eye Black]

Gavin Sheets went to the White Sox. I like Sheets, I think there is a decent chance he ends up being the best major league power hitter among ACC first baseman taken in this draft (over Smith and McKay).

[trwi7]

Greg Amsinger might be more annoying than Harold Reynolds.

[Boomer5]

Greg Amsinger might be more annoying than Harold Reynolds.

 

It's a tie. We need to add Jessica Memdoza to that group just to make it even more annoying.

[leitermab07]

Keith Law has Lemons at 52

[Austin Tatious]

How does Lemons compare to the Nash kid we drafted a couple of years ago?

 

I'm not going to pretend I focused on him in any research. He sounds like a major reach for a premium pick like 46.

[brewcrewdue80]

With the selections none should be at slot based on projections. So we would have like 1.5mil saved for a later pick by that estimation. Glad we got a prep pitcher with 3rd pick. Outside my height range for pitching. At 6'6" that makes wild bust potential with lost control. But upside should be innings eating..oh that doesn't exist these days of RPs. So upside to be a 98mph RP.

[markedman5]

[gregmag]

At this point in the draft I don't think a few dozen rank spots make that much difference. Teams are looking at players, and different teams are seeing different things. I assume, unless we find out otherwise, that this is just where the Brewers had Lemons on their board.

[homer]

With the selections none should be at slot based on projections. So we would have like 1.5mil saved for a later pick by that estimation. Glad we got a prep pitcher with 3rd pick. Outside my height range for pitching. At 6'6" that makes wild bust potential with lost control. But upside should be innings eating..oh that doesn't exist these days of RPs. So upside to be a 98mph RP.

 

 

Any pitcher is wild bust potential.