July 12, 20214 yr Maybe I’m dumb and walking back on hit rate too much but it’s really hard to pass on Wood. He should probably go to school though.
July 12, 20214 yr Just now, bmags said: Maybe I’m dumb and walking back on hit rate too much but it’s really hard to pass on Wood. He should probably go to school though. Wood is a massive human. Super interesting prospect. Edited July 12, 20214 yr by DirtySox
July 12, 20214 yr Author Just now, Buehrle>Wood said: Awesome. Think I like his profile better than our 1st round pick. Agreed
July 12, 20214 yr In past drafts it felt like Sox would work against the depth, ie when there was a ton of HS pitching in 2018 they seemed to go big on college hitters which was weaker. This is opposite, leaning into the depth.
July 12, 20214 yr Pitching at the top last year. Hitting at the top this year. That's the advantage when the MLB team is successful and young
July 12, 20214 yr I liked what they did last year, I like what they're doing this year. I wasn't as crazy about Kelley's profile in the 1st round last year but in the 2nd it was a good gamble. Given that they got two top talents at 22 and 57 that's good. Edited July 12, 20214 yr by Jack Parkman
July 12, 20214 yr For the newcomers who haven't followed much draft stuff. Quote Wes Kath Desert Mountain HS, Scottsdale, Ariz.3B Notes: Ht: 6-3 | Wt: 200 | B-T: L-R Commit/Drafted: Arizona State Age At Draft: 19.0 RapScore: 48 BA Grade: 55 | Risk: Extreme Hit: 50 | Power: 60 | Run: 40 | Field: 50 | Arm: 60 Kath got plenty of eyeballs on him as soon as MLB allowed amateur scouts to get back on the field last summer, with the lefthanded-hitting infielder playing in quite a few tournaments leading into his final high school season at Desert Mountain (Ariz.) High. The Arizona State commit was up to the challenge as he steadily started climbing draft boards, putting an exclamation point on his high school career when he slammed a long home run over the right-field bullpen at Tempe Diablo Stadium in the Wolves’ successful Arizona 5-A state championship game. Kath looks the part of an old-school ballplayer, not using batting gloves at the plate and having a consistency to his game. He shows plus raw power with an at least average hit tool, using a nice, easy flat swing and having a plan at the plate. It’s more gap-to-gap doubles power now with the ability to make adjustments and use all fields, but he’s expected to grow into more over-the-fence pop with age and experience. Most scouts believe Kath will have to move off shortstop to a corner infield spot, as he lacks twitchiness and good footwork coupled with his 6-foot-3, 200-pound frame. Observers who think he has a chance to stay at shortstop point out the good instincts and ability to finish plays. He has a plus arm with good carry on his throws. Kath is a below-average runner but better underway. The consensus opinion is that he’s a second-round talent, but there is speculation that with enough teams on him he could go before the end of the first round. Edited July 12, 20214 yr by DirtySox
July 12, 20214 yr I feel like this is an interesting combo with Montgomery. Two guys who are probably 3B, but might be able to stay at SS. Edited July 12, 20214 yr by GenericUserName .
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