2018 Official Draft Discussion Thread

[Delandis]

Wow. Nice find Z.

[PaulC]

With Pick 3.3 we land Dave Rizer.

My scout has him as a 6 6 3 4 7. He also plays a steady first base. He's a bit of a reach, but I like the 7 potential Ks, with the 6 contact and 6 gap power.

[Z]

Wow. Nice find Z.

Thanks.

I think Olivas can really pitch. He's been one of the best in the Cape Cod League, posting a 2.69 ERA in a league where the average ERA is 6.38.

He has good velocity already with the frame to add a little more.

He's quite developed already, which is a good thing because it means he'll arrive sooner, though it also suggests his strong CCBL performances might be in part due to him being farther along in his development than the hitters he faced.

He has two above-average pitches and a solid changeup in his repertoire. He throws a good amount of ground balls.

Solid intangibles.

He threw a no-hitter with ten strikeouts last year. That's cool.

I don't know what I might have in Olivas but I've been tracking him throughout this draft. He was someone I looked at in the first round.

[Z]

With Pick 3.3 we land Dave Rizer.

My scout has him as a 6 6 3 4 7. He also plays a steady first base. He's a bit of a reach, but I like the 7 potential Ks, with the 6 contact and 6 gap power.

He has a nice looking bat and glove at first. A lot to like there. I was hoping to see a stronger performance from him, but then if it had been there, he probably doesn't last this long in the draft.

[Sharkn20]

Finally the Tubbs selected Jamie Harper for whom I wast trying to trade... Nice selection in the Top of the 3rd

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[PaulC]

He has a nice looking bat and glove at first. A lot to like there. I was hoping to see a stronger performance from him, but then if it had been there, he probably doesn't last this long in the draft.

My thoughts exactly.

[Carlos]

With Pick 3.3 we land Dave Rizer.

My scout has him as a 6 6 3 4 7. He also plays a steady first base. He's a bit of a reach, but I like the 7 potential Ks, with the 6 contact and 6 gap power.

Well, there he is. I'll be watching Rizer. Like him a lot.

[Z]

My thoughts exactly.

He reminds me of a left-handed hybrid of Frank Zamora and Dave Willis, who were teammates on the 2010 Guides.

http://www.simgamingnetwork.com/blb/...ayer_7490.html

http://www.simgamingnetwork.com/blb/...ayer_3990.html

Both were first basemen who could hit for a pretty good average.

Rizer looks to have Zamora's power to the gaps and Willis's defensive skills and ability to avoid strikeouts.

[PaulC]

Im liking the Rizer feedback. I'm hoping he becomes another third round gem like Dave Wescott a few years ago.

[Z]

I'm reflecting for a moment on how I've been around this league for so fucking long I can effortlessly compare fake baseball players to other fake baseball players I "saw" years ago.

[Sharkn20]

I'm reflecting for a moment on how I've been around this league for so fucking long I can effortlessly compare fake baseball players to other fake baseball players I "saw" years ago.

I love your dedication Boss

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[PaulC]

I love your dedication Boss

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Ditto!!

[Z]

Of course Sully is spotting his third round pick.

[funclown]

Pawtucket drafts SP Yoshio Kamiya.

Been a starter, but those days are over. Scout likes him with closer potiental though I see him as a setup / heavy middle RP. Plus pitch POT on the slider and like all my picks 17.

Did I mention how losing the rule V really changes my view on drafting ??

[Pat]

Baltimore is killing it this draft.