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LHP Ian Clarkin, Madison HS (CA)
My take: I’d be
OK with his selection. Clarkin is a lefty who has decent size (6’2, 190) with a
fastball in the 89-91 MPH range. With his frame, he has some projectability, so
adding velocity isn’t out of the question. He also has a curveball and
changeup.
LHP Matt Krook, St. Ignatius Prep HS (CA)
My take: Krook
has better size than Clarkin (6’4, 195) and has more helium. He’s shooting up
the draft boards. He has a low-90s fastball and a curveball.
RHP Phil Bickford, Oaks Christian HS (CA)
My take:
Committed to CSU Fullerton, Bickford is a big righty (6’4, 200) with a heavy
fastball that has touched 97 MPH. He has a slider that could be a plus pitch down
the road. He also mixes in a changeup. His arm talent is unquestioned.
LHP Sean Manaea, Indiana State
My take: Once
thought of as a surefire Top-5 selection, Manaea has fallen down draft boards
due to injury concerns and decreased velocity. McDaniel makes a good case for
the Dodgers popping Manaea. He’s likely going to take a lot of money to sign,
and the Dodgers have plenty of that (despite the limitations).
1B/OF Dominic Smith, Serra HS (CA)
My take: I’d be shocked
if Smith fell this far, as he’s a likely Top 12-15 pick at worst. If he did,
however, he’d be the best player available. In the MLB Draft, taking the BPA is
usually the best strategy.
OF Phillip Ervin, Samford
My take: This
pick makes the least sense of them all, but I might actually like it. While I say in the latest episode of "Dugout Blues" I wouldn't be opposed to the Dodgers
taking a guy like Fresno State outfielder Aaron Judge, the team really doesn't
need another outfield prospect. But, the scouting reports are favorable (good
hit tool, fast, athletic, strong arm), so his selection wouldn't be the worst
thing. But as a college hitter, he'd be on a faster track to the majors than a
high schooler. I may have talked myself into liking this potential pick.
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Id totally take Ervin guy. Drafting pitchers kinda bores me, so Id rather them take the best positional prospect or this guy. You dodgers can just trade after a year or whatever for an organizational need If they look ligit or make room for em on the roster etc, etc.
ReplyDeleteSean Manaea has to be the ideal pick here. If he can just get over the injuries the velocity should follow, huge amount of upside and we need that in the system. We can afford mistakes especially with the money and renewed international presence. Although Smith would be sweet to have also.
ReplyDeleteI want to say, "If the Dodgers take the BPA on their board, I'll be happy." But then I think back to 2011 and the Chris Reed selection. Then I'm not so sure.
ReplyDeleteManaea has the most boom potential, but he probably has the most bust potential, too. We shall see.
To me, Bickford looks like he has the highest ceiling.
ReplyDeleteOut of those choices Bickford for me ! Dodgers have always been about pitching first.
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