fathom Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 4 minutes ago, DirtySox said: I think he's a slam dunk pick. I like him so much more than Burns. If the position player side of the White Sox system was better I would be advocating for him hard. He’s having the draft season that Rodon was supposed to have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 2 hours ago, fathom said: He’s having the draft season that Rodon was supposed to have It's absurd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy Harold Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 3 hours ago, DirtySox said: I think he's a slam dunk pick. I like him so much more than Burns. If the position player side of the White Sox system was better I would be advocating for him hard. I don't see how COL would pass on him, seems like it'd be right up their alley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirmin' for Yermin Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 18 hours ago, fathom said: Not sure how Hagen Smith doesn’t go number 1. Supposedly hit 100 mph tonight and TAMU had no shot against him. Yeah, I all aboard Hagen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DirtySox Posted May 19 Author Share Posted May 19 I'm starting to wonder if Wetherholt is in play at 5. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSox Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 19 hours ago, DirtySox said: Draft this guy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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caulfield12 Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 (edited) On 5/19/2024 at 10:38 PM, GreenSox said: Draft this guy. All depends on whether he can stick at SS...seems a lot of scouts aren't sold on either Montgomery or Gonzalez, although the latter is favored by most in every area head-to-head with the exception of arm strength. We'll stick with Wetherholt here, as his bat may be the best in this class. It's a well-rounded offensive profile with an explosive swing that's direct to the baseball and power that plays to both sides of the park. There's injury concern here, as he's been plagued by hamstring issues in the past calendar year, but there's more risk with an arm and the Angels may opt for the safer option. It'll feel like a steal, too. https://www.mlb.com/news/jj-wetherholt-guide But hitting wasn’t always his calling card With numbers like the ones Wetherholt has put up in college, you’d think he’s been a natural hitter all of his life. But that wasn’t the case. Instead, Wetherholt relied on secondary skills, mostly his fielding, to become a college-level player. “I was always a pretty decent hitter growing up. I was never crazy,” Wetherholt said, via the Weirton Daily Times. “Defense was like my thing. I was really good on defense and I was really fast. I was kind of a contact hitter and I’d steal and play pretty good defense.” Wetherholt’s high school coach, Jason Thompson, concurred. “He had some of the fastest hands on the baseball field,” Thompson said, per the Daily Times. “I’ve seen only one ball, which took a ridiculously bad bounce, ever get by him. He was the kid you prayed every ball would be hit to. He’d make every play.” Edited May 23 by caulfield12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 (edited) https://www.mlb.com/news/2024-mlb-draft-no-1-overall-pick-odds?t=mlb-draft-coverage Mayo/Callis speculation on who can/should/will go first to the Guardians... Edited May 24 by caulfield12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Y2Jimmy0 Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 On 5/19/2024 at 9:28 AM, DirtySox said: I'm starting to wonder if Wetherholt is in play at 5. I’d be very surprised if the White Sox took Wetherholt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmy U Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 12 minutes ago, Y2Jimmy0 said: I’d be very surprised if the White Sox took Wetherholt Do you have a sense of who they're actually on? Speculation by the national guys seems to be "everyone." Sox system desperately needs upside bats, but I really do not want them drafting a 1b-only guy. I'd certainly rather see Wetherholt than Kurtz. The juiced ball/bat in college right now makes me somewhat skeptical of Montgomery and to some extent Caglianone (also he may not be able to play OF.) I am most intrigued by Rainer, but Sox may prefer someone who's closer in age to the group they have in AA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 5 minutes ago, Timmy U said: Do you have a sense of who they're actually on? Speculation by the national guys seems to be "everyone." Sox system desperately needs upside bats, but I really do not want them drafting a 1b-only guy. I'd certainly rather see Wetherholt than Kurtz. The juiced ball/bat in college right now makes me somewhat skeptical of Montgomery and to some extent Caglianone (also he may not be able to play OF.) I am most intrigued by Rainer, but Sox may prefer someone who's closer in age to the group they have in AA. I’d be shocked if they took a 2B. They’ve been all over Griffin and Rainer. Cags and Montgomery are probably the college options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSox Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 (edited) 39 minutes ago, Y2Jimmy0 said: I’d be very surprised if the White Sox took Wetherholt What's their objection? Edited May 25 by GreenSox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 20 minutes ago, GreenSox said: What's their objection? 2B only. Just better players with more upside available 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsox Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 41 minutes ago, Y2Jimmy0 said: 2B only. Just better players with more upside available Then stick him in left field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 16 minutes ago, oldsox said: Then stick him in left field. Why would they do that? I’m expecting a shortstop, power or pitching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boopa1219 Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 I know that you shouldn’t draft for need but the Sox biggest system need has to be power right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 I published Mock Draft 2.0 at FutureSox today: https://www.futuresox.net/2024/05/27/2024-mlb-mock-draft-2-0/ 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySox Posted May 28 Author Share Posted May 28 (edited) FSS Plus Mock 5.0 Still have the Sox on the prep bats. https://futurestarsseries.com/2024-mlb-draft-mock-draft-5-0/ Quote 5. Chicago White Sox Konnor Griffin, SS/OF — Jackson Prep HS HOMETOWN: Florence, MS HEIGHT: 6-4 WEIGHT: 205 BAT/THROW: R-R There continues to be a ton of buzz surrounding the Chicago White Sox and high school blue chips at pick No. 5. Plenty of brass have been in to see Griffin on multiple occasions, and they seem to like him a good deal. Rainer continues to hear his name surge into this spot. Rainer is arguably the most tooled up player in this class and he’s had an absolutely massive spring in league play. Still plenty of names in play here. Hagen Smith falling to 12 is the absolute nuts. Edited May 28 by DirtySox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 8 minutes ago, DirtySox said: FSS Plus Mock 5.0 Still have the Sox on the prep bats. https://futurestarsseries.com/2024-mlb-draft-mock-draft-5-0/ Hagen Smith falling to 12 is the absolute nuts. Do people really see the Sox passing on that kind of pitching if it drops to them? Is Hagen asking for that much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 Wonder when's the last time a team was Top 3 MLB record-wise while drafting 1-1? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boopa1219 Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 1 hour ago, southsider2k5 said: Do people really see the Sox passing on that kind of pitching if it drops to them? Is Hagen asking for that much? It might be a medical reason, the TJ he had in high school scares me and college teams aren’t known for doing what’s best for their pitchers with their high pitch counts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 6 hours ago, Boopa1219 said: It might be a medical reason, the TJ he had in high school scares me and college teams aren’t known for doing what’s best for their pitchers with their high pitch counts. Wasn't Carson Fulmer a similar situation...overusage concerns? Teammate Walker Buehler turned out to be the much better pitcher until breaking down finally. Remains to be seen whether he can ever recapture that previous form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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