Keith Law’s Latest Mock Draft Hands the Twins a Dream Scenario

[mluebker]

20 hours ago, JADBP said:

Hopefully one of these guys can move over to 1B (I’d vote Lewis if he finds his bat).

If Lewis remains with the Twins (which assumes he rediscovers how to hit MLB pitching, otherwise he’s gone at the trade deadline), first base is his destiny.

[darin617]

Does Cholowsky have any years of eligibility left? I could see him being upset if he drops to #3 and could also see him demanding #1 pick money as well.

I wouldn't blame Chicago taking Lackey at a very nice discount and then have more money left for other picks.

[Trov]

On 6/11/2026 at 12:08 AM, DocBauer said:

I don't always agree with Law in regard to the draft or prospect rankings. But he's always pretty logical in his rankings and beliefs. 

But this BLOWS ME AWAY!

The Dirty Sox have done some crazy things in the draft before, and might again. But to draft Lackey #1 would have to be some sort of $ game plan wouldn't it be? I mean, he's a great pick. But a catcher over a premium SS? I mean, I really love the Twins drafting Lackey even with a history of highly drafted catchers being a 50-50 proposition. But Lackey does seem to be the real deal. So IF this happens, it's the Dirty Sox saving another 1$M or so for their next pick.

So would the Rays "cheap out" and take Emerson or Tyler Bell over Roch? Both fit their player profile for draft picks.

I honestly can't believe the Dirty Sox would pass over Cholowsky. No matter how good Lackey is, I just don't see it. 

I still see Roch #1....how can you pass on this talent...Emerson #2 to the Rays because he not only fits their profile, but because he's just so damn good of a prospect. And that still leaves Lackey at #3 for the Twins, IMO.

I think Law might have been a little tipsy when he posted that idea, lol.

Unless the Dirty Sox just got stupid, or decided they were smart enough to outwit everyone else, I still think chalk makes sense.

But as much as I really like Lackey, IF we were gifted Cholowsky SOMEHOW, my only complaint would be memorizing his name. Lol

 

 

I am far from some MLB draft guy, mostly because just about every one is a crap shoot.  Sure there are some that every says is a cannot miss All-Star, a few that come to mind are Griffy, A-Rod, Harper, and I am sure there was a few more where people were right on that.  However, most of the time you never know and the number 1 can be a bust and the number 20 or later becomes the best one in the draft. 

That being said, I have read up on Lackey and the sounds of it his bat is expected to play at MLB level no matter what, and he has ability to move off catcher if a team wants too.  So drafting him is for his bat, and if he can stay at catch great, but could get moved to 3B or corner OF spot it sounds like as possible long term plan.  I get the compare SS to C as generally high ranked catchers do not always pan out, and their shelf life is limited. 

I would not be surprised if Sox do go Lackey as his bat is strong, and if they think he can stick at catcher and move quickly they may want him being they are devoid of catching right now.  I am never a fan of drafting of need, but they have shown some strong infield play so going a fast moving SS could be good, but less of a pressing need.  Their top prospect is a SS/3b.  Sox have done some crazy things. 

If Lackey does go, number 1, then it will be interesting to see what Tampa does.  Will they go college or prep SS, or go pitcher?  I think they will be less likely to go Cholowsky if Sox pass on him, but you never know.  If Cholowsky falls to Twins no way they pass on him, which will be real interesting on what we do with all the recent college SS.  I always say, never can have too many SS though, they are valuable in trades, or can move to any other position than Catcher generally.