8 hours ago, peanut33tillman said:

We are a ways off but as of now I’d guess the main guys under consideration at 10 is

Witherspoon

Doyle

Carlson 

Cunningham 

 

I’m sure things will change alot over the next month and a half until draft day. 

I don’t think Doyle is a real option and he’ll be gone. Billy Carlson would be a dream. I think they’d prioritize Parker, Pierce over Cunningham at this point. 

5 hours ago, ChiSoxFanMike said:

Is Jim Thome’s son a legit draft candidate? I saw he is the #1 high school player in Illinois now.

Not in this class 

Keep an eye on Josh Owens. Sox just sent one of their top evaluators in. @Harold's Leg Lift probably has better sources on how the game went (since he is our true insider), but could see him as the sox pick earlier than you might imagine. You dont waste a day traveling to see a guy like at this point in the year unless its serious. Especially when there are Jeeps to sell. 

33 minutes ago, ChicagoSoxMan said:

Keep an eye on Josh Owens. Sox just sent one of their top evaluators in. @Harold's Leg Lift probably has better sources on how the game went (since he is our true insider), but could see him as the sox pick earlier than you might imagine. You dont waste a day traveling to see a guy like at this point in the year unless its serious. Especially when there are Jeeps to sell. 

Courtesy of BA.

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225. Josh Owens
SS

Ht: 6'3" | Wt: 185 | B-T: L-R

School: Providence Academy, Johnson City, Tenn. Drafted/Committed: Georgia Southern
Age At Draft: 18.5

Owens is a massively projectable lefthanded hitting shortstop with a 6-foot-3, 185-pound frame to dream on. He’s a multi-sport athlete who also plays football, but has solid tools across the board on the diamond, headline by solid contact skills and defensive instincts. While there’s no real carrying tool presently, it would be easy to see Owens fill out his frame, add strength and see a tool jump follow in short order. His father, Jeremy, was an eighth round pick in 1998 who played 10 minor league seasons.

 

Edited May 22, 2025May 22 by DirtySox

4 hours ago, Y2Jimmy0 said:

I don’t think Doyle is a real option and he’ll be gone. Billy Carlson would be a dream. I think they’d prioritize Parker, Pierce over Cunningham at this point. 

Not in this class 

I think people are sleeping on Fauske to the Sox in the second round. Let’s just say, he’s had a lot of visibility the last few years to an important member of the organization.

KLaw's draft top 100.

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6370699/2025/05/22/2025-mlb-draft-top-100-ranking-ethan-holliday-liam-doyle/?campaign=13568404&source=athletic_thewindup_newsletter&userId=6062851

For those that don't subscribe for Law. Here's the top 15.

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It’s a weak class at the very top; I don’t think anyone on this list would have cracked the top five in 2023, or have been in consideration at 1-1 last year, for example. There is quite a bit of depth further down the list, however, especially in high school shortstops, college outfielders, and left-handed pitching at both levels. It’s a good year to go under slot with your first pick and spread some money around, and a good year to have an extra pick or two. I expect a lot of rumors of deals up top before we get to the draft, and then for most teams to flee to the safety of college players when they actually have to put something on the table. Call it cynical if you wish; I call it the wisdom of experience.

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1.) Ethan Holliday

2.) Liam Doyle

3.) Jamie Arnold

4.) Aiva Arquette

5.) Marek Houston

6.) Gavin Kilen

7.) Eli Willits

8.) Kade Anderson

9.) JoJo Parker

10.) Kyson Witherspoon

11.) Billy Carlson

12.) Ike Irish

13.) Gavin Fien

14.) Riley Quick

15.) Wehiwa Aloy

 

Edited May 22, 2025May 22 by DirtySox

I know he's a 2B in pro ball, but I really love Gavin Kilen. The hitting profile is so attractive.

I also feel similarly about Charles Davalan.

Edited May 22, 2025May 22 by DirtySox

47 minutes ago, fathom said:

I think people are sleeping on Fauske to the Sox in the second round. Let’s just say, he’s had a lot of visibility the last few years to an important member of the organization.

Is that a good thing or a bad thing?

1 hour ago, DirtySox said:

Courtesy of BA.

 

Jerry Owens kid...only if Jeremy went by Jerry but still probably not the same.  Sorry I don't have anything productive to add to this thread other than nonsense

 

1 hour ago, Harold's Leg Lift said:

Is that a good thing or a bad thing?

No idea, never seen the kid play.

1 hour ago, DirtySox said:

I know he's a 2B in pro ball, but I really love Gavin Kilen. The hitting profile is so attractive.

I also feel similarly about Charles Davalan.

Every time I see Kilen, he reminds me so much of Gavin “Harold” Lux.

1 hour ago, fathom said:

Every time I see Kilen, he reminds me so much of Gavin “Harold” Lux.

How dare you.

An injured LaViolette actually makes him more intriguing if they can get him at a super crazy discount.  

8 minutes ago, Harold's Leg Lift said:

How dare you.

I thought it Was Harold's "Garrett" Leg lift

 

25 minutes ago, Harold's Leg Lift said:

An injured LaViolette actually makes him more intriguing if they can get him at a super crazy discount.  

He was already falling on lists. How far does this drop him now?

2 hours ago, TheBooneLoganEra said:

He was already falling on lists. How far does this drop him now?

If he's not willing to take a significant haircut it could drop him out of the 1st round.  

Kilen is so damn good

 

Per Law from above:  " It’s a good year to go under slot with your first pick and spread some money around,"

The Sox set up perfectly  for that.   The big draft advantage that they have is picking first in rounds 2-20 and round 1 and underslot in Round 1 allows them to maximize the advantage without punting. 

Edited May 23, 2025May 23 by GreenSox

Wow.

 

 

 

On 5/22/2025 at 6:05 AM, Y2Jimmy0 said:

I don’t think Doyle is a real option and he’ll be gone. Billy Carlson would be a dream. I think they’d prioritize Parker, Pierce over Cunningham at this point. 

Not in this class 

Yea, good call on Parker and Pierce. I like Cunninghams hit tool a good deal.