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Mock Draft 2.0 - 2015 MLB Draft


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Arizona Diamondbacks-#1

Dansby Swanson - Shortstop - Vanderbilt

 

Same pick as last week, and I’m not going to change this since there are so many rumors, and Swanson is the most reasonable one.

 

Houston Astros-#2

Alex Bregman - Shortstop - LSU

 

Last week I had them take Fulmer, but this week I’m going to have them take Bregman, who they really like, but Fulmer is still in play here.

 

Colorado Rockies-#3

Brendan Rodgers - Shortstop - Florida High School

 

Last week I had them take Benintendi, and I think that there is a good chance that he does get picked by them, but Rodgers has the highest ceiling, so I think he goes here, but Jay and Fulmer will be players to watch.

 

Texas Rangers-#4

Dillon Tate - Right Handed Pitcher - UC Santa Barbara

 

With Bregman gone I think that the Rangers will take Tate, but Fulmer could be in play here as well, plus someone told me they like Buehler.

 

Houston Astros-#5

Kyle Tucker - Outfield - Florida High School

 

I’m staying with my pick from last week, but Fulmer, Jay, or Cameron could be in play.

 

Minnesota Twins-#6

Brady Aiken - Left Handed Pitcher - IMG Academy (Florida)

 

The Twins want Rodgers, but the rumors of him falling have become quiet, and with the top five players gone the Twins will roll the dice no matter who they take, whether it is Cameron and the shenanigans about him going to school, Kolby Allard, or potential relief pitchers in Fulmer or Jay. If I got to pick here I would probably take Fulmer, but I’m hearing that Aiken’s medical issues aren’t as bad as they were made out to be, and that he should go in the top ten, plus Aiken was at the top of the Twins board last year, so there is no reason not to take Aiken, given who else is on the board.

 

Boston Red Sox-#7

Carson Fulmer - Right Handed Pitcher - Vanderbilt

 

The Red Sox drafted Fulmer out of high school, and they still like him, but they also like Benintendi.

 

Chicago White Sox-#8

Tyler Jay - Left Handed Pitcher - Illinois

 

I think that this would be a lock if it plays out like this, but this class is unpredictable.

 

Chicago Cubs-#9

Andrew Benintendi - Outfield - Arkansas

 

The Cubs like college hitters, and if Benintendi is available they might be tempted to take another one.

 

Philadelphia Phillies-#10

Daz Cameron - Outfield - Georgia High School

 

Once again I’m gong BPA with the Phils, but this week it is Cameron.

 

From #11 to #26 I’m only going to give the name, position, and school of who I think the teams will pick.

 

Cincinnati Reds-#11

Jon Harris - Right Handed Pitcher - Missouri State

 

Miami Marlins-#12

Garret Whitley - Outfield - New York High School

 

Tampa Bay Rays-#13

Walker Buehler - Right Handed Pitcher - Vanderbilt

 

Atlanta Braves-#14

Tyler Stephenson - Catcher - Georgia High School

 

Milwaukee Brewers-#15

Kolby Allard - Left Handed Pitcher - California High School

 

New York Yankees-#16

James Kaprielian - Right Handed Pitcher - UCLA

 

Cleveland Indians-#17

Ashe Russell - Right Handed Pitcher - Indiana High School

 

San Francisco Giants-#18

Mike Nikorak - Right Handed Pitcher - Pennsylvania High School

 

Pittsburgh Pirates-#19

Trenton Clark - Outfield - Texas High School

 

Oakland Athletics-#20

Ian Happ - Outfield - Cincinnati

 

Kansas City Royals-#21

Phil Bickford - Right Handed Pitcher - College of Southern Nevada

 

Detroit Tigers-#22

Kyle Funkhouser - Right Handed Pitcher - Louisville

 

St. Louis Cardinals-#23

Nathan Kirby - Left Handed Pitcher - Virginia

 

Los Angles Dodgers-#24

Michael Matuella - Right Handed Pitcher - Duke

 

Baltimore Orioles-#25

Cornelius Randolph - Third Base - Georgia High School

 

Los Angeles Angels-#26

Kevin Newman - Shortstop - Arizona

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Dman

Posted

I like the Aiken pick. He is a young lefty that will have TJ behind him.  He has the pitches and knows how to use them.  The velocity is there and he was deemed as 1\1 last year and if there weren't questions probably 1/1 this year as well.  It is a big risk but if it works out there is big upside there as well.  I am normally risk averse but I feel like he is gonna work out and really have something to prove.  

 

 

Probably too much risk involved for the Twins and time will tell what the best picks were.

 

diehardtwinsfan

Posted

I have a feeling they take Allard ahead of Aiken.  I also think Allard will sign for less allowing them to grab a couple more HS guys.

Captain Hindsight

Posted

I hope Aiken is the pick as long as he isn't sending out signals that he wants to bust the budget. Last year in a much stronger draft he was the consensus top player, without the injury the Twins would not have the opportunity to acquire such a talent. The other options as mentioned are underwhelming and are not without their own question marks. Ryan's comments about his willingness to draft a player on talent regardless of injury status, makes me think that it is a strong possibility.

Seth Stohs

Posted

Great work. I'm curious how Jeremy's final mock draft will look in comparison. 

 

I don't think Aiken is very likely from what I'm hearing. Not sure. 

Hrbowski

Posted

 

Great work. I'm curious how Jeremy's final mock draft will look in comparison. 

 

I don't think Aiken is very likely from what I'm hearing. Not sure. 

The reason I went with Aiken is because I consider him the top player in the class, if not for the injury, and TR said that they will roll the dice, but it was just speculation on my part.

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