Post by Bryan (ex WAS) on Sept 2, 2013 16:40:17 GMT -5
Note first 11 picks is all done right now doing rest asap.
| Ondeck Circle 2014 Draft | |||
| Pick Number | Team | Player | Reason |
| 1st |  | Carlos Rodon | Not many holes on the Pirates in the farm system but they could use a starter and what's better tha 6'3 lefty. |
| 2nd |  | Tyler Kolek | No need at all for a offensive player especially a catcher so the Cubs will be more than likely drafting a pitcher and right now Kolek is probably the best choice. |
| 3rd | | Sean Newcomb | This pick could very well go number 2 he is drawing many comparisons to Jon Lester so should be a great pitcher. |
| 4th | | Touki Toussaint | Touki could very well drop a couple of picks but as of right now I think the Pirates will take him one to stock up on pitching and they are not rushing anything right now so are in a good situation to take a high school arm. |
| 5th |  | Alex Jackson | The Dodgers could go anywhere with this pick but the power Alex Jackson brings makes me think the Dodgers will take him. |
| 6th |  | Trea Turner | Seems to be the best college bat and the Giants may look at 2016 for contending which is when Turner will be called up if he stays healthy and produces. |
| 7th | | Michael Cederoth | He is 6'6 touches 100 think thats enough to say and is another great arm for the Pirates. |
| 8th | | Jacob Gatewood | Could very well be a top 5 pick he is probably the best High School bat in the draft right now. Which might spark interest from the Giants and Dodgers. |
| 9th | | Jeff Hoffman | After taking a hitter with there firt pick the Dodgers should look at the pitching side and if Hoffman is still here they should snatch the 97 MPH RHP. |
| 10th | | Kel Johnson | Starting to get to the nitty gritty most of these picks could fall out of the first round but right now Johnson who has a very strong OF bat seems to be a player the Pirates will take to contend in 2015. |
| 11th |  | Braxton Davidson | The pitching for the Rockies fares better than the offense and there is no way I see them taking a college player here mainly because they have no need to rush anyone as the NL West should be there's for the next 3 years and by that time Davidson will be up to continue the run. |
| 12th |  | Aaron Nola | The teams offense looks to be in good shape with Yasiel so they could use a starter and Nola might be the guy. |
| 13th | | Brady Aiken | After taking 2 straight hitters I figure that the Pirates will go back to the pitching side and what a way to start with Brady. |
| 14th |  | Jack Flaherty | A big power bat that could end up playing 3B or OF both of the spots is what the Angels are looking for. |
| 15th |  | Luke Weaver | Reminds me a little bit of Jered Weaver, he has a fastball that hits the low 90's and post a low era with a great KK/BB ratio. The kid could end up going in the top 10 if he signs with a MLB team |
| 16h |  | Justin Smith | With the offense being by far the biggest need for the Brewers there is no way they will pass up a bat like Smith. |
| 17th |  | Kyle Schwarber | Many sites have him listed as a C/1B but the way he is built and he is power he will be playing 1B for the majority of his career and the Indians could really use a 1B for the future. |
| 18th | | Michael Cederoth | After going with a bat it is unlikely that the Indians do it again so they should look at a 6'6 righty in Cederoth. |
| 19th |  | Micahel Gettys | I doubt the Royals keep this pick but if they do they should be looking in a High School starting pitcher rather than a college player and Gettys having a great size and great command over his pitches could be a nice fit. |
| 20th |  | Justin Bellinge | 6'6 240 and is a exceptionally well pitcher and a great hitter and is only 17 this pick will be a steal for the Mariners if he falls. |
| 21st | | Derek Hill | Small skinny kid that has speed and contact and great defense. Could be a rather quick call up that the Cubs would want in the late rounds. |
| 22nd | | Liam Sabino | I doubt the Indians keep Drew by the time Liam gets the call and it should be sooner than later as he is a great defensive SS that will post a good average. |
| 23rd | | Chris Ellis | A tall linky RHP that should get a rather quick call up which is what the Cubs might be looking for. |
| 24th | | Michael Conforto | A great corner outfielder that the Twins could use along side Puig but the downside to Conforto is he is not always consistent. |
| 25th | | Grant Hockin | Being a grandson of Harmon Killebrew is always a nice start and then with the Twins really needing pitching is another thing that will get you drafted in the 1st Round. |
| 26th | | Mike Papi | Not really good enough arms for the Mariners to want to take one since the offense is a bigger need and Papi is a .400 hitter and a great power bat with amazing defense. Should be a quick call up. |
| 27th |  | Joey Pankake | A power bat a SS might be going earlier than this but for right now will leave him at number 27 going to Washington who could use a power SS. |
| 28th | | Zach Shannon | My guess is that the Royals will take the best talent avaiable with this pick and Shannon seems to be the guy he has a great arm that can reach 93 but is more known for his bat and his school that produced Ken Griffey Jr., Barry Larkin, and Buddy Bell. |
| 29th |  | Gareth Morgan | A college bat that is said to have all the tools and has raw talent just needs to refine it. Reminds me of Aaron Hicks so could be 4 years before he gets the call which is something the A's may want. |
| 30th | | Bryce Montes De Oca | 6'8 265 a very big kid thats hit 97 seems to be more of a reliever but should dominate in that roll for quite some time. |
