M's Draft 2017

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There seems to be a lot of high school pitchers rated high in this draft. Dipoto seems to like college arms better though.

 

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3rd round RHP Wyatt Mills Gonzaga

 

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3rd round RHP Wyatt Mills Gonzaga

A relief pitcher. I think he was a closer for Gonzaga this last year.

 

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Considering the surging talent in the outfield this year, 1B probably ends up being the quickest path to the big leagues. This spells an end to the Vogelbach experiment IMO.

My exact same two comments to my wife.

 

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A relief pitcher. I think he was a closer for Gonzaga this last year.

I don't know of him, but never a fan at drafting relief pitchers early. I always think relievers are made.

 

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Greg Johns‏Verified account @GregJohnsMLB 45m45 minutes ago

Gonzaga's Wyatt Mills was 17th round draft pick of Rays last year, but stayed in school. Goes in 3rd to M's this year. 1.79 ERA w/12 saves.

 

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Greg Johns‏Verified account @GregJohnsMLB 45m45 minutes ago

Gonzaga's Wyatt Mills was 17th round draft pick of Rays last year, but stayed in school. Goes in 3rd to M's this year. 1.79 ERA w/12 saves.

Well you can never have enough arms down on the farm....
I do like they are taken the best available instead of "need".......

 

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I don't know of him, but never a fan at drafting relief pitchers early. I always think relievers are made.

Yeah i agree, not a big fan of drafting relievers early. I don't know anything about this guy. All that I know is looking at his stats which seem good for what its worth.

 

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4th round: RHP Seth Elledge from Dallas Baptist

Another relief pitcher from what I can tell.

 

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Greg Johns‏Verified account @GregJohnsMLB 4m4 minutes ago


Mariners go with catcher David Banuelos of Long Beach State in fifth round. Never can get enough catching depth. Good defender.

Kyle Glaser‏Verified account @KyleAGlaser 5m5 minutes ago


#Mariners get a real nice catcher in David Banuelos. Defensive excellence, has some pop.

 

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Greg Johns‏Verified account @GregJohnsMLB 4m4 minutes ago


Mariners go with catcher David Banuelos of Long Beach State in fifth round. Never can get enough catching depth. Good defender.

Kyle Glaser‏Verified account @KyleAGlaser 5m5 minutes ago


#Mariners get a real nice catcher in David Banuelos. Defensive excellence, has some pop.

I really like this pick. Johnny Bench award finalist. He is a smart hitter and is great defensively, for a catcher I could see him moving quickly through the minors. One of my favorite picks so far.

 

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17. Seattle Mariners: 1B Evan White, University of Kentucky
Callis: White has one of the more interesting profiles in the first round. He's the rare bats-right, throws-left player, and the fact that he's a first-round first baseman whose power is his worst tool makes him even more unusual. That said, he's a solid hitter with plus speed, a good arm and Gold Glove ability at first base. He has the size and bat speed to hit for more power if he modifies his approach. When I ask scouts for comps on him, the best one I got was Cody Bellinger defensively and Stephen Piscotty offensively.

 

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BA:

Sam Carlson might be the steal of the first day. Carlson had the stuff and pitchability to go in the middle of the first round. He can pitch at 93-97 with sink and run and command, and also has a pair of solid secondary pitches in his slider and changeup. ...

 

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Mariners Drafted Players

 

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6th Round Pick
Oliver Jaskie

Though Jaskie only threw in the low 80s in high school, Michigan still valued him as a recruit because he was a projectable left-hander with a competitive streak. After pitching in middle relief as a freshman, he has been the Wolverines' best starter the last two seasons. In between, he played a major role in Yarmouth-Dennis winning the Cape Cod League last summer. Jaskie's standout pitch is a changeup that arrives in the low 80s and drops at the plate. While he has gotten stronger, he won't overpower hitters with a fastball that tops out at 93 mph but usually settles in at 88-90. It plays above its velocity, however, because he commands it well and his funky delivery leads to some awkward swings. Though his mechanics are unorthodox, Jaskie repeats them well and doesn't have any problem finding the strike zone. His biggest need is to improve his fringy slider and he's committed to using it so he'll have a true three-pitch mix. His durable frame lends itself well to an innings-eating role at the back of a rotation.

 

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6th Round Pick
Oliver Jaskie

Though Jaskie only threw in the low 80s in high school, Michigan still valued him as a recruit because he was a projectable left-hander with a competitive streak. After pitching in middle relief as a freshman, he has been the Wolverines' best starter the last two seasons. In between, he played a major role in Yarmouth-Dennis winning the Cape Cod League last summer. Jaskie's standout pitch is a changeup that arrives in the low 80s and drops at the plate. While he has gotten stronger, he won't overpower hitters with a fastball that tops out at 93 mph but usually settles in at 88-90. It plays above its velocity, however, because he commands it well and his funky delivery leads to some awkward swings. Though his mechanics are unorthodox, Jaskie repeats them well and doesn't have any problem finding the strike zone. His biggest need is to improve his fringy slider and he's committed to using it so he'll have a true three-pitch mix. His durable frame lends itself well to an innings-eating role at the back of a rotation.

So far 4 of the Mariners first 6 picks are pitchers.

 

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1st Round: Evan White
White has an unusual profile. He bats right-handed and throws left-handed, he's as athletic as it comes among first basemen and -- unheard of at his position -- his power might be weakest among all of his tools. He has produced and improved throughout three seasons at Kentucky, and he should join Chad Green (Brewers, 1996) as the only Wildcats position players ever to get drafted in the first round. White manages the strike zone well and usually focuses on hitting line drives from gap to gap with a relatively flat swing. He has good bat speed and a long frame built to create leverage, so power should come once he adds more strength to his body and more loft to his swing. He's starting to turn on more pitches this spring, which bodes well for his future. Whichever team drafts White will have to decide whether to deploy him as a potential Gold Glove first baseman or to try him in the outfield. Former Wildcats coach Gary Henderson thought he had the tools to try center field in pro ball. A plus runner with solid arm strength, White handled himself well on the outfield corners with the U.S. college national team last summer.

2nd Round: Sam Carlson
In 52 years of Drafts, no Minnesota high school pitcher has gone in the first round and only four have gone in the second, most recently Mitch Brown to the Indians in 2012. As an athletic right-hander whose stuff continues to get better, Carlson could become the state's first prep first-round arm. Scouts already loved his build and his feel for pitching before his velocity improved significantly this spring, when he was Gatorade's state player of the year. Carlson spent most of the summer pitching at 88-92 mph with his fastball, and he hinted at the projection remaining in his 6-foot-4, 195-pound frame by working in the low 90s and touching 95 at October's WWBA World Championships in Jupiter, Fla. He came out firing this year at 93-97 mph, and his heater already plays better than its velocity because it has sinking and running life and he commands it well. Carlson also fills the strike zone with his slider, which also looks better than ever, and his changeup, which features fade and sink. Unlike most high school pitchers, he trusts his changeup and uses it liberally. Though his future definitely is on the mound, the Florida recruit is also an interesting prospect as a right fielder with bat speed, power potential and arm strength.

3rd Round: Wyatt Mills

4th Round: Seth Elledge
After having five right-handers selected in the top five rounds of the last four Drafts, Dallas Baptist has two more candidates this year in relievers Elledge and Dalton Higgins. The Patriots' career saves leader with 26 entering NCAA tournament play, Elledge might be able to make the transition to starting in pro ball. Elledge has a quick arm that consistently produces 93-95 mph fastballs with heavy sink that he can command to either side of the plate. He usually throws his low-80s slider for strikes and can turn it into more of a cutter, though it also gets slurvy at times. He shows some feel for a changeup but doesn't need it much in a relief role. Elledge has a strong, durable frame and three pitches, so a team could be tempted to try him in the rotation. He doesn't have a classic starter's delivery, but he does repeat it well. If he stays in the bullpen, he could become a seventh-inning reliever and perhaps more if he can refine his slider.

5th Round: David Banuelos
One of three finalists for the Johnny Bench Award, which is annually given to college baseball's best catcher, Banuelos is a right-handed hitter with the potential to be a high on-base batter with power. He led Long Beach State in OBP and ranked second on the team in hitting. But Banuelos' calling card is his defense, as he was again one of the best catchers in the country at throwing out base runners.

6th Round: Oliver Jaskie
Though Jaskie only threw in the low 80s in high school, Michigan still valued him as a recruit because he was a projectable left-hander with a competitive streak. After pitching in middle relief as a freshman, he has been the Wolverines' best starter the last two seasons. In between, he played a major role in Yarmouth-Dennis winning the Cape Cod League last summer. Jaskie's standout pitch is a changeup that arrives in the low 80s and drops at the plate. While he has gotten stronger, he won't overpower hitters with a fastball that tops out at 93 mph but usually settles in at 88-90. It plays above its velocity, however, because he commands it well and his funky delivery leads to some awkward swings. Though his mechanics are unorthodox, Jaskie repeats them well and doesn't have any problem finding the strike zone. His biggest need is to improve his fringy slider and he's committed to using it so he'll have a true three-pitch mix. His durable frame lends itself well to an innings-eating role at the back of a rotation.

 

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7th Max Roberts LHP 6'5" 160lbs must be bones with a little skin.

 

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1st Round: Evan White
White has an unusual profile. He bats right-handed and throws left-handed, he's as athletic as it comes among first basemen and -- unheard of at his position -- his power might be weakest among all of his tools. He has produced and improved throughout three seasons at Kentucky, and he should join Chad Green (Brewers, 1996) as the only Wildcats position players ever to get drafted in the first round. White manages the strike zone well and usually focuses on hitting line drives from gap to gap with a relatively flat swing. He has good bat speed and a long frame built to create leverage, so power should come once he adds more strength to his body and more loft to his swing. He's starting to turn on more pitches this spring, which bodes well for his future. Whichever team drafts White will have to decide whether to deploy him as a potential Gold Glove first baseman or to try him in the outfield. Former Wildcats coach Gary Henderson thought he had the tools to try center field in pro ball. A plus runner with solid arm strength, White handled himself well on the outfield corners with the U.S. college national team last summer.

2nd Round: Sam Carlson
In 52 years of Drafts, no Minnesota high school pitcher has gone in the first round and only four have gone in the second, most recently Mitch Brown to the Indians in 2012. As an athletic right-hander whose stuff continues to get better, Carlson could become the state's first prep first-round arm. Scouts already loved his build and his feel for pitching before his velocity improved significantly this spring, when he was Gatorade's state player of the year. Carlson spent most of the summer pitching at 88-92 mph with his fastball, and he hinted at the projection remaining in his 6-foot-4, 195-pound frame by working in the low 90s and touching 95 at October's WWBA World Championships in Jupiter, Fla. He came out firing this year at 93-97 mph, and his heater already plays better than its velocity because it has sinking and running life and he commands it well. Carlson also fills the strike zone with his slider, which also looks better than ever, and his changeup, which features fade and sink. Unlike most high school pitchers, he trusts his changeup and uses it liberally. Though his future definitely is on the mound, the Florida recruit is also an interesting prospect as a right fielder with bat speed, power potential and arm strength.

3rd Round: Wyatt Mills

4th Round: Seth Elledge
After having five right-handers selected in the top five rounds of the last four Drafts, Dallas Baptist has two more candidates this year in relievers Elledge and Dalton Higgins. The Patriots' career saves leader with 26 entering NCAA tournament play, Elledge might be able to make the transition to starting in pro ball. Elledge has a quick arm that consistently produces 93-95 mph fastballs with heavy sink that he can command to either side of the plate. He usually throws his low-80s slider for strikes and can turn it into more of a cutter, though it also gets slurvy at times. He shows some feel for a changeup but doesn't need it much in a relief role. Elledge has a strong, durable frame and three pitches, so a team could be tempted to try him in the rotation. He doesn't have a classic starter's delivery, but he does repeat it well. If he stays in the bullpen, he could become a seventh-inning reliever and perhaps more if he can refine his slider.

5th Round: David Banuelos
One of three finalists for the Johnny Bench Award, which is annually given to college baseball's best catcher, Banuelos is a right-handed hitter with the potential to be a high on-base batter with power. He led Long Beach State in OBP and ranked second on the team in hitting. But Banuelos' calling card is his defense, as he was again one of the best catchers in the country at throwing out base runners.

6th Round: Oliver Jaskie
Though Jaskie only threw in the low 80s in high school, Michigan still valued him as a recruit because he was a projectable left-hander with a competitive streak. After pitching in middle relief as a freshman, he has been the Wolverines' best starter the last two seasons. In between, he played a major role in Yarmouth-Dennis winning the Cape Cod League last summer. Jaskie's standout pitch is a changeup that arrives in the low 80s and drops at the plate. While he has gotten stronger, he won't overpower hitters with a fastball that tops out at 93 mph but usually settles in at 88-90. It plays above its velocity, however, because he commands it well and his funky delivery leads to some awkward swings. Though his mechanics are unorthodox, Jaskie repeats them well and doesn't have any problem finding the strike zone. His biggest need is to improve his fringy slider and he's committed to using it so he'll have a true three-pitch mix. His durable frame lends itself well to an innings-eating role at the back of a rotation.

7th Round: Max Roberts
LHP Wabash Valley Col. 6'5" 160 lbs 19 years old (20 in July)

 

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7th Round: Max Roberts
LHP Wabash Valley Col. 6'5" 160 lbs 19 years old (20 in July)

8th Round: Billy Cooke
Coastal Carolina U CF R/R JR -- 5'10" 175lbs DOB: 09/26/95