2022 MLB Draft July 17-19 - An Extensive Look At Top Draft Prospects

[Uncle Siggy]

Soto the future Ranger wins the HR Derby

He can stay right where he’s at in Washington

 

[saddles]

Kumar Rocker, the Player, May Work Out. Kumar Rocker, the Gamble, Already Has

The shocking selection of the ex-Vanderbilt star enabled Texas to land the draft's best high-school pitcher three rounds later. It's a sign that the front office is tired of playing it safe.

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[saddles]

I wouldn't spend what it would take on Soto, but then I wouldn't be trading for any player right now unless it is a veteran of ours for a prospect type trade.

 

[Kelleyman]

He can stay right where he’s at in Washington

Hard to say how this goes down. They will be asking a ton but the price should go down as time happens and still no guarantee he signs an extension

 

[Duane1952]

Soto would have to agree to an extension first, before I would even consider a trade.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

To me in regards to Soto it depends what we would have to give up. Until then I wouldn't say no just yet. We have some players blocked at their positions so I think we should toss some things around and if we don't like what they ask then walk away.

 

[DT LUNA]

To me in regards to Soto it depends what we would have to give up. Until then I wouldn't say no just yet. We have some players blocked at their positions so I think we should toss some things around and if we don't like what they ask then walk away.

Never can be for sure but lt looks like some of our best pitching prospects may be blocked for sometime if every thing goes as planned.

 

[Kelleyman]

I agree

 

[Duane1952]

Is Thursday game against Miami a makeup game. Rangers are playing Oakland the next day.

 

[saddles]

I agree

I understand that part, but it would be great to have these guys in the fold a month earlier. I would think having it during the AS break takes the amount of trade discussion down a few notches as many are concentrating on the draft.

 

[saddles]

Is Thursday game against Miami a makeup game. Rangers are playing Oakland the next day.

I believe so.

 

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[BULLPEN FAILURE]

Is Thursday game against Miami a makeup game. Rangers are playing Oakland the next day.

rescheduled game from those lost during the lockout.

 

[saddles]

An update from Scott Lucas on our guys in Arizona.

Rookie Recap: Games of 11-16 July
Scores: 11-8 (M's), 10-4 (White Sox), 5-4 (White Sox), 7-5 (Pads), 6-4 (Royals)
Record: 23-7, 8 G up

RHP Adrian Rodriguez (21): 4.0 IP, 1 H, 1 R, BB, 6 SO, 4.15 ERA
RHP Alberto Mota (19): 3.0 IP, 3 H, 6 SO, 0.61 ERA
LHP Josue Rodriguez (19): 2.0 IP, 2 H, BB, HBP, 4 SO, 7.04 ERA
RHP Aidan Curry (20): 4.1 IP, 6 H (HR), 4 R, BB, 6 SO, 3.80 ERA

OF Yeison Morrobel (18): 7-13, 2B, HR (1), 3 BB, .341/.424/.459
IF Gleider Figuereo (18): 6-16, 2 2B, HR (5), BB, SB (6), .286/.402/.671
OF Anthony Gutierrez (17) : 4-16, 2 2B, HR (1), HBP, SB (1), .250/.294/.563
IF Danyer Cueva (18): 5-17, HR (2), .348/.400/.489
OF JoJo Blackmon (19): 2-12, 3B, 4 BB, 3 SB (10), .274/.419/.536

The Rangers have won 13 straight.

Young Anthony Gutierrez is off to a nice start. Down 5-4 in the 6th of a seven-inning game on Friday, Danyer Cueva hit a tying solo homer, and Gutierrez capped the scoring in the 7th with his first homer.

Gleider Figuereo's .671 slugging percentage leads the league by far, and his 1.073 OPS would also lead if not for 24-year-old Cuba Bess, who plays for Colorado (of course). Figuereo has four doubles, four triples, and five homers in 20 games

 

[saddles]

Scott Lucas on some of our picks from yesterday.

5. SS Chandler Pollard (18, 6'2", 175, Georgia) -- Ranked 112 by BA, 110 by MLB.com. Great speed, good arm, so-so bat, looks skinnier than his listed 175, has a quirky swing wherein the rest of his body hesitates to complete the motion once he plants his front foot.

6. OF Tommy Specht (18, 6'3", 200, Iowa) -- Ranked 229 by BA. Specht turned 18 only three weeks ago but is filled out more like a college player and has a decent all-around tool set with some upside. He attended the same high school as Down East catcher Ian Moller and also left early. Specht played for the Clinton LumberKings, Texas's bygone low-A affiliate that found a home in the Prospect League after losing affiliated status.

7. RHP Luis Ramirez (21, 6'2", 200, Long Beach St.) -- Ranked 118 BA, 143 by MLB.com. A shoulder problem limited him to seven starts (2.14 ERA, 11 BB, 38 SO in 33.2 IP) and apparently dropped him three or four rounds. Ramirez deals a low-90s sinker, slider and change.

8. RHP Matt Brosky (22, 5'10", 190, Youngstown St.) -- I've seen him listed as a senior on MLB's draft tracker and a junior by his own school. I think he's a fourth-year junior but don't quote me. It may be a distinction without a difference, as I assume he'll be the first of three straight picks Texas will try to sign for a relative pittance to divert pool money to Porter. Keep in mind that anybody offered an under-slot deal actually needs to sign in order for Texas to achieve this goal. The slot money for unsigned players is deducted from the total pool.

9. SS Griffin Cheney (23, 5'11", 185, Georgia State) -- Definitely a fifth-year senior and owner of a gaudy .350/.445/.640 line with 16 homers and 12 steals in 53 games. Cheney also has substantial experience at third and second.

10. OF Josh Hatcher (23, 6'2", 200, Kennesaw St.) -- Another senior. Hatcher was a teammate of Justin Foscue at Mississippi State and batted .321/.379/.500 as a sophomore in 2019. After a rough 2021, Hatcher transferred to Kennesaw State, where he improved .391/.452/.667 with 15 homers in 64 games in an admittedly easier conference. He played center for Kennesaw State, mostly first and COF for MSU.

 

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[saddles]

I like Gavin Guidry and Brady Neal. They are still available.

These guys are still available.