2020 Draft Pick Discussion, Rounds 1-5

[balsamlaker]

As it stands, there will be likely 600 or so less baseball players signed this year including probably 75 or so players that could have been drafted in the top ten rounds heading back to college. It will be interesting to look back in 2030 or so and see what people are saying about the 2020, 2021, and 2023 drafts. Hopefully Brewer fans will be able to look back and say some of the six college bats (including Drew Smith) made an impact.

[Mass Haas]

AUDIO via "Turn A Pair" Podcast: "Joey Wiemer was the 4th pick of the Milwaukee Brewers at the historic 2020 MLB draft. The Temperance, MI native was a three sport star in High School. He had D1 football offers, but instead chose to follow his baseball passion at the University of Cincinnati. We talk about his journey, his incredible fashionable hair style while in college and much more."

[JDBrewCrew]

Adam McCalvy

@AdamMcCalvy

2m

In addition to Zavier Warren last week (see @TonyPaul1984Tweet below), we could get news today about Brewers 4th round Draft pick Joey Wiemer and 5th rounder Hayden Cantrelle. Heard both are undergoing physicals.

[JDBrewCrew]

Adam McCalvy

@AdamMcCalvy

56m

The Brewers have a couple of players in the latter category. 4th rounder Joey Wiemer and 5th rounder Hayden Cantrelle took physicals this week, and 3rd rounder Zavier Warren reportedly reached terms several weeks ago. All three slightly below slot.

[patrickgpe]

I'd image Zamora will also sign slightly underslot and then the brewers can determine how much they can give Mitchell to compensate him from falling a bit....

[PDCBalla]

 

 

2nd-rder Freddy Zamora signs with @Brewers for $1.15 million (slot 53 value = $1,370,400). Miami SS, plus defender with strong arm, contact approach at plate. @MLBDraft

[Mass Haas]

Q&A:

 

Meet Joey Wiemer, 4th-round draft pick of the Milwaukee Brewers

Getting to know the newest outfielder in the Brewers’ farm

By Brad Ford, BrewCrewBall.com

[JDBrewCrew]

Jim Callis

@jimcallisMLB

19h

4th-rder Joey Wiemer signs with @Brewers for $150k (slot 121 = $473,700). Cincinnati OF, at least plus raw power, plus speed, arm delivers fastballs up to 98 mph on mound, needs to make more contact at the plate.

@MLBDraft

[brewcrewdue80]

Jim Callis

@jimcallisMLB

19h

4th-rder Joey Wiemer signs with @Brewers for $150k (slot 121 = $473,700). Cincinnati OF, at least plus raw power, plus speed, arm delivers fastballs up to 98 mph on mound, needs to make more contact at the plate.

@MLBDraft

Wow. That's formerly 9th round value. Pick 280 last year. He was projected ranked much higher than 280. At 150 that was a signing bonus of 350k last year. Should have at least walked away with half slot value-237k. Sad for the kid.

[JDBrewCrew]

The Brewers have signed fifth-round pick Hayden Cantrelle, source said. The deal is for $300,000 per Robert Murray on Twitter

[patrickgpe]

So the 5th RD pick gets double the 4th. Someone needs to fire their agent.

[brewerfan82]

So sounds like they were able to go under slot with all the round 2-5 picks. How far over slot are they able to go with Mitchell now? Seems like they should be able to offer him a pretty nice deal at this point considering how far he dropped.

[JDBrewCrew]

Brewers Player Dev

@BrewersPD

Draft signings: Zamora (2), Warren (3), Wiemer (4), Cantrelle (5)

[patrickgpe]

So sounds like they were able to go under slot with all the round 2-5 picks. How far over slot are they able to go with Mitchell now? Seems like they should be able to offer him a pretty nice deal at this point considering how far he dropped.

One wonders if the brewers will make up for lost major league season revenue but paying less in draft bonuses. If not they should be able to give him a nice deal and still not pay any tax.

[brewerfan82]

Ah... here we go. From @jimcallisMLB (

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With all their other @MLBDraft picks signed, @Brewers can pay 1st-rder Garrett Mitchell up to $3,903,300 without exceeding their bonus pool & up to $4,207,215 without exceeding it by more than 5% & losing future picks. Getting him at 20 (slot value = $3,242,900) was a steal.

So that would be the equivalent of the 13th ($4.197M) - 15th ($3.886M) pick slot values. Still possibly a little light for where he could have gone, but at least it's in the right neighborhood.

[Yolk]

So the 5th RD pick gets double the 4th. Someone needs to fire their agent.

 

I don't think Wiemer was a guy who would have been drafted in this condensed draft had he not already tentatively agreed to a way under slot range beforehand. He knew that and he's getting more than he would had he been a UDFA. Not saying Weimer can't adjust but that swing looks like he'll be striking out 40% of the time once he advances past A-ball if he's trying to tap into his power. Cantrelle seems like a much better prospect at this point.

 

 

Edit: This assessment is purely opinion based solely off watching video of them hitting. Looks like Wiemer had pretty good K/BB at Cincy. Not much pop for a big guy at this point though. I'd imagine they'll want that to change.

[clancyphile]

So the 5th RD pick gets double the 4th. Someone needs to fire their agent.

 

I don't think Wiemer was a guy who would have been drafted in this condensed draft had he not already tentatively agreed to a way under slot range beforehand. He knew that and he's getting more than he would had he been a UDFA. Not saying Weimer can't adjust but that swing looks like he'll be striking out 40% of the time once he advances past A-ball if he's trying to tap into his power. Cantrelle seems like a much better prospect at this point.

 

 

Edit: This assessment is purely opinion based solely off watching video of them hitting. Looks like Wiemer had pretty good K/BB at Cincy. Not much pop for a big guy at this point though. I'd imagine they'll want that to change.

 

Wiemer could also be converted to a relief pitcher if the bat never really comes around...

 

Or he's the next Toolshed.

[Jopal78]

How much leverage does Garrett Mitchell really have? Sure, he could go back to UCLA for his senior season, but with the COVID-19 there may not be a season and he'd re-enter the draft having potentially not played much in two years. Seems to me like he's trying to ensure he gets every last dollar on the table before signing.

[sveumrules]

How much leverage does Garrett Mitchell really have? Sure, he could go back to UCLA for his senior season, but with the COVID-19 there may not be a season and he'd re-enter the draft having potentially not played much in two years. Seems to me like he's trying to ensure he gets every last dollar on the table before signing.

 

Looks like Scott Boras is his agent, so they're almost certainly going for & will probably get just about every last dollar.

[CheezWizHed]

Given how much the Brewers have reserved in signing the other picks, I'd be surprised if they didn't have the plan in place all along and knew how much it will take to sign him.

[monkeyman343434]

Considering where he was projected to go and who is agent is, I'm surprised they just haven't signed him for the $4,207,215, shake hands, and be done with it. Both sides should be incredibly happy with that deal (Brewers for getting a perceived top 10 guy coming into the draft, Mitchell for getting $4M freaking dollars....)

[patrickgpe]

considering there is no minor league season, unless he would be promised a spot at "summer camp Appleton or Milwaukee", there is no reason for him to sign until the deadline and see how much money he can get from the brewers.

[patrickgpe]

I didn't realize that only 3 first round picks haven't signed yet. I am now kind of surprised its not done. the market has been set.

[PDCBalla]

Per Instagram, Garrett is on his way to Milwaukee.

[JDBrewCrew]

Adam McCalvy

@AdamMcCalvy

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24m

Hearing the Brewers' deal with Garrett Mitchell is for right around slot, which was $3,242,900. Pending a physical, of course.