The draft order is set in the reverse . In TSN's mock draft, they're taking Campbell shortstop Zach Neto, who has one of the best hit tools in the collegiate class and should stick either at shortstop or second base in the future. Could Red Sox land ex-Vanderbilt star Kumar Rocker in MLB Draft? . 1 pick overall in the 2022 MLB Draft. 2022 MLB Mock Draft: Orioles take Termarr Johnson at No. More importantly, Rocker is healthy and looks like he hasnt missed a beat. Rangers Elijah Green, OF, IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.). In that case taking an underslot deal at No. Market data provided by Factset. 1 pick in the country. The left-handed hitting Holliday boasts five-tool upside, with one of the better hit tools in the class. Below is our second 2022 MLB mock draft based on the latest chatter, speculation, and rumors. 2022 MLB MOCK DRAFT 5.0; Brooks Lee, Druw Jones. "They were serious about him last year until Marcelo Mayer fell into their laps at pick No. Wild Acquire Former Bruins Forward Ahead Of NHL Trade Deadline, Devin McCourty Shuts Down Mac Jones 'In The Building' Rumors, Alex Cora Wants Masataka Yoshida To Give Message To Team Japan Before WBC, Alex Cora Reveals Encouraging Sign About Red Sox Lefty James Paxton, Red Soxs Alex Cora Gives Surprise Choice For Spring Training Standout, Cat Comically Disrupts Red Sox-Marlins Spring Training Game. Cleveland has a competitive balance pick (No. The Oklahoma shortstop combines above-average power with plus speed, and he should have a future at shortstop or third base. The 22-year-old has made three starts in indy ball, keeping a 2.45 ERA with 18 strikeouts in 11 innings. PRODUCING MLB PLAYERS: Vanderbilt baseball recruiting: How well have the Commodores produced MLB Draft picks? The 2022 MLB Draft is here. I think the hot spot is like 20 to 35, and hell probably go somewhere before pick 40 or 50, McDaniel said in a video posted to ESPN.com. Parada has been commonly linked with the Nationals this offseason, and he's likely to fall to them, if he doesn't get selected by Texas. DECISIONS TO MAKE:Can Vanderbilt baseball keep top recruits after MLB Draft 2022? Mervis flew from High-A to Triple-A in 2022, totaling 36 homers with a .309/.379/.606 slash line through 578 plate appearances. 25), June 16 mock pick:LHP Connor Prielipp, Alabama June 30 mock pick:RHP Dylan Lesko, Buford HS (Georgia), Pick:RHP Dylan Lesko, Buford HS (Georgia) ($3,935,500 slot value), The Guardians are one of the few teams with a discernible "type" in the first round and it is high school hitters who are younger than their peers and pitchers with advanced command and pitchability. In addition, compensation picks were distributed for players who did not sign from the 2021 MLB Draft. 73 (competitive balance pick) and thus a lot of bonus pool money to play with. 06:31. Twins Cam Collier, 3B, Chipola Junior College. 4 overall, Tomase: Red Sox' thrilling wins vs. Yankees may have long-term benefits. "This one has some legs," Law wrote, noting that Boston has been "heavy" on Rocker since he joined theTri-City ValleyCats of the independent Frontier League in June and has sent representatives to each of his starts this summer. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) "My talent. Elias says they've narrowed the list down to five players -- Cal Poly shortstop Brooks Lee, LSU slugger Jacob Berry, high school shortstop Jackson Holliday, and high school outfielders Druw Jones and Elijah Green are the most rumored names -- though there's been some smoke involving Johnson the last month or so. Kevin Parada and Brooks Lee could be options for the Rangers at No. Lesko is the latter and he was the draft's best pitching prospect prior to having Tommy John surgery in April. 2022 MLB Mock Draft: Predicting Every 1st-Round Pick. Early results look promising for a handful of younger guys in Ford, Arroyo, and Spencer Packard, but it is not to the same level of development as pitching. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Rockers upside is that of a potential ace, and if not for concerns regarding his medicals, he would likely be a top 10 pick again this year. 14. It's a loaded roster, with plenty of potential first rounders from both drafts repping the red, white, and blue. Especially when you consider the lack of coverage college and high school baseball gets in places that arent hotbeds of talent. Prospects Live Staff. He showed he is healthy, although ESPN reported that he'd had a shoulder scope in the fall. (CBS Sports top 30 rank: Unranked), June 16 mock pick: 3B Tucker Toman, Hammond HS (South Carolina) June 30 mock pick:OF Justin Crawford, Bishop Gorman HS (Nevada), Pick:OF Drew Gilbert, Tennessee ($2,485,500 slot value), The Volunteers went 59-7 with a plus-421 run differential this season (yes, plus-421) and they could have as many as three players selected in the first round: Gilbert, Jordan Beck, and righty Blade Tidwell. The problem is that the 21.4% K% doesn't really make us believe too vehemently in those numbers. February 2, 2023. In his latest mock draft, The Athletic 's Keith Law predicts the Red Sox will add right-hander Kumar Rocker with the No. After he failed to sign with the Mets in 2021 over his physical, he's back as one of the top arms in the draft, though now with more of a risk in the health department. Odds & lines subject to change. Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital. 3 overall) of the 2022 MLB Draft on July 17. He has always had better control than command, and while hes shown incredible competitiveness in some games like the no-hitter he threw in 2019, when he was pushed to 131 pitches hes also had outings where he seemed to struggle to adjust mid-game. The final reason to draft Rocker is one that the team absolutely should not take into consideration,,, but just hear me out. (CBS Sports top 30 rank: No. The Boston Red Sox don't have a top-10 pick in this year's MLB Draft, but they could select a player they were thinking about taking at No. Rays Robby Snelling, LHP, McQueen High (Reno, Nev.). There was some concern over his dip in velocity, but he still went 10th overall to the Mets. It fits. The most common names mocked to Seattle are Tennesee outfielders Jordan Beck, Drew Gilbert, and Brock Jones. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: mlb | pageType: stories | Some footage from Kumar Rocker's outing today. December 15, 2022. The fit: The Rays have a young MLB pitching staff, which means opportunity. Kumar Rocker is likely one of the most famous prospects in the 2022 class. I immediately place Rocker back on my list as the top RHP. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, left, announces the selection of Kumar Rocker by the Texas Rangers with the third pick of the 2022 MLB baseball draft, Sunday, July 17, 2022, in Los Angeles. The Yankees have been linked to several college hitters, and Sterlin Thompson would be one of the best college bats still left on the board. Updated: July 16, 2022 . 10), June 16 mock pick:1B/3B/OF Jacob Berry, LSU June 30 mock pick:Berry, Pick:SS Jett Williams, Rockwall-Heath HS (Texas) ($4,778,200 slot value), This is the pick the Mets received as compensation for failing to sign Kumar Rocker last year and that's notable because if they fail to sign whoever they select here, they don't get another compensation pick next year. Chase DeLauter's numbers at James Madison are inflated by a stretch against inferior competition, but he has plenty of upside, with the chance for plus skills across the board. I think they'd jump on Dylan Lesko and it's very possible he makes it this far. Here, we have them picking up right where they left off, selecting Alabama southpaw Connor Prielipp 13th overall. The 15 competitive balance lottery picks are the only draft picks that can be traded, and the defending World Series champs pounced when one became available. 2021 Vanderbilt stats - 20-staters, 14-4, 2.73, 122-IP, 179-K, 39-BB . All rights reserved. The Phillies have gone back-to-back with prep arms in the first round in the past two years with Mick Abel and Andrew Painter. The guy with the former NFL player for a dad. Yankees Sterlin Thompson, OF, Florida. In his latest mock draft, Keith Law hypothesized that Rocker could see time on a major league mound in 2022. He is a divisive prospect but one with considerable ceiling. Hjerpe could come off the board a good 10 picks before Seattle's selection. Instead, Ill make a case for why the Mariners should run to turn in their draft card if Rocker falls to them. Happy early birthday to all you February 29s out there. To date, Rocker has made just three starts for the ValleyCats. Kumar Rocker: RHP: 6'5" 245: No School: 13: Los Angeles Angels: Chase DeLauter: OF: 6'4 . He has No. By going third to the Texas Rangers, ex-Vanderbilt ace Kumar Rocker became surprise winner on first night of 2022 MLB Draft - at expense of the Mets. That all said, confidence in this mock pick is low even with the draft only days away. Why would they not take a position of need?. or redistributed. Jace Jung had some struggles late in the season for Texas Tech and has fallen from top 10 projections where he was earlier in the season. Still, the Ms get at least a tiny bit of cred for what Gilbert has developed into, and the early results on Kirby are promising; that is not even mentioning the dominance of pitching currently on the farm. The Mariners' competitive window is just beginning to open as stars like Julio Rodriguez and Logan Gilbert reach the majors, so taking an advanced player would be in their best interest. 6 pick or even later. 11 in our mock draft, paving the way for the Mets do something big here. How Tim Corbin's Vanderbilt baseball championship rosters were built and what it means for 2023. In his latest mock draft, Keith Law hypothesized that Rocker could see time on a major league mound in 2022. (CBS Sports top 30 rank: No. Aria Gerson covers Vanderbilt athletics for The Tennessean. 19), June 16 mock pick:2B Termarr Johnson, Mays HS (Georgia) June 30 mock pick:Johnson, Pick:SS Brooks Lee, Cal Poly ($5,708,000 slot value), It is no secret the Cubs covet Cam Collier, who is not available in our mock draft. 22. The two sides initially agreed to a $6 million signing bonus, but when his post . Matt Mervis may be the most obvious pick among all non-roster invitee players across the league. For the O's, cutting a deal with Johnson at No. (CBS Sports top 30 rank: Unranked), June 16 mock pick: SS Eric Brown, Coastal Carolina June 30 mock pick:3B Max Wagner, Clemson, Pick:LHP Connor Prielipp, Alabama ($2,547,600 slot value), Once a candidate to go No. Draft date: July 14th 2022 @ 12:00 PM, July 16th 2022 . Cleveland has taken the gamble on pitchers with health concerns in the past, like when it selected Ethan Hankins 35th overall in 2018, and develops pitching talent like few systems, so it could be a fit for Dylan Lesko. The time for mock drafts has begun. . Add in the brouhaha with the Mets last season when they drafted Rocker but did not sign him, in which owner Steve Cohen referred to Rocker as an investment, which is a totally normal way of thinking about a human being. 2022 MLB draft: Day 1 winners, losers . All rights reserved. There was a time not long ago when Rocker was arguably the most popular player in college baseball and among those mentioned with regards to the No. "I can't think of a guy that's had shoulder surgery, and like it has never come back up again, he just comes back and it's perfectly fine," McDaniel said. He's held his own against college kids in the prestigious wood bat Cape Cod League this summer. The analytics behind his numbers, however, appeal more to how the Brewers scout for the draft, which makes them a solid bet to take him in the first round. 32 pick on whichever top high school pitcher slips out of the first round (there's always a few), and pay him a top 15-ish bonus. section: | slug: 2022-mlb-mock-draft-orioles-take-termarr-johnson-with-no-1-pick-kumar-rocker-to-padres | sport: baseball | route: article_single.us | 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. If things go wrong with his health down the line, you still get a potential lethal bullpen arm, and you rejuvenate a fan base that needs something to get excited about right now. Here are R.J. Anderson's top 30 draft prospects and here are our first (June 16) and second (June 30) mock drafts. Related: 2022 MLB Mock Draft Version 4.0. Rasmussen had an impressive year in 2022 with a 2.84 ERA and a 1.04 WHIP. Rocker has shown a plus-plus slider at times in the past, and theres no reason to think his fastball is back but his slider isnt. The Giants have generally gone for louder tools with their recent first-round picks (Joey Bart's and Hunter Bishop's power, Will Bednar's slider, etc. Later in the 2021 season, Rocker had been utilizing a different arm slot, more over the top, but Pontes said what he saw from Rocker was more likethe slot he had used earlier in his career. Kumar Rocker, RHP, Vanderbilt. The 2022 MLB Draft will be held between July 17-19, 2022. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Atlanta has a long track record of selecting pitchers early in the draft and developing them well, including Mike Soroka, Ian Anderson and Kyle Wright. 4 overall last year. If you arent familiar with Kumar Rocker, 1. This Orioles hold the No. FINAL 2021 MLB Mock Draft-- V 7. . If there were more certainty about his long-term defensive home, Toman might have found himself in the top 10-15 picks somewhere. The Texans can't pass on a QB at pick two. 2 overall pick of last years draft. The Rays have extra picks at No. They are all fine, and like whoever the Knicks end up selecting, I will learn to love them within 24 hours of being picked, but they dont exude anywhere close to the level of excitement that Rocker would bring. 5), June 16 mock pick:C Kevin Parada, Georgia Tech June 30 mock pick:Parada, Pick:1B/3B/OF Jacob Berry, LSU ($6,034,300 slot value), Last year the Marlinspounced on Kahlil Watson, a projected top 5-10 pick who fell into their lap at No. 2023 www.tennessean.com. (CBS Sports top 30 rank: No. MLB fans did not have to wonder too long about where Kumar Rocker was going to go in the draft on Sunday. 11 (compensation for failing to sign Kumar Rocker) and No. Heres the Marinerss offseason, recapped, Kyle Lewis, Trevor Gott/The only stove that wasnt hot/We didnt start the fire, Your way-too-early-look at 2023 Mariners MLB Draft Targets, 2022 Mariners MLB Draft: Day 3 Draft Tracker, Seattle Mariners select RHP Ashton AJ Izzi in fourth round of 2022 MLB Draft, Seattle Mariners select Walter Ford with 74th pick in 2022 MLB Draft, Seattle Mariners select 1B/3B Tyler Locklear with 58th pick in 2022 MLB Draft. they were thinking about taking at No. Jacob Berry could fall all the way to this pick and I think Colorado would pounce on him in that case. So how high could Rocker go? If he can stay healthy, the floor is relatively high for a pitcher with his background of success. Toronto has been tied to a number of bats, and if Jett Williams is still around at No. He was the hero of the super regionals in 2019 when he struck out 19 Blue Devils in a no-hitter as a freshman. (CBS Sports top 30 rank: No. With the Major League Baseball Draft set to commence Sunday, multiple outlets have now released their final mock drafts and have the Philadelphia Phillies selecting righty Kumar Rocker. Kumar Rocker's one-year wait to get another chance to join a MLB franchise is almost over. The Athletic's Keith Law released a new MLB Mock Draft on Monday ahead of the 2022 MLB Draft and has the Red Sox taking former Vanderbilt right-hander Kumar Rocker at No. 6 or later, plus Johnson would get to say he is the No. February 2, 2023. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. After the Baltimore Orioles selected Jackson Holliday No. Mock Drafts Tool. The medical concerns are definitely a factor, but Rocker is a 6-foot-5 workhorse with a fastball in the upper-90s mph. So that would be a nice consolation for the Mets. 19, taking Golden Bear outfielder Dylan Beavers. Kumar Rocker's one-year wait to get another chance to join a MLB franchise is almost over. MLB. Virginia Tech outfielder Gavin Cross is another name frequently connected to Minnesota. RED SOX PITCHER CHRIS SALE SUFFERS GRUESOME FINGER INJURY, LEAVES GAME VS. YANKEES, Kumar Rocker is annonunced as the third pick of the 2022 MLB baseball draft, by the Texas Rangers, Sunday, July 17, 2022, in Los Angeles. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. 13. After not coming to terms with the Mets, Rockers future was uncertain after he announced he would not be returning to Nashville. They'll take whoever they consider the best player and let him develop at his own pace. Height: 6-5 . He's a better defensive catcher than Parada, and while his bat isn't on Parada's level, it is still an above-average bat both in hitting and power. FILE - Vanderbilt pitcher Kumar Rocker, #80, throws during the first inning in Game 3 of the NCAA College World Series baseball finals on June 30, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. The fit: In MLB.com's top 30 prospect lists by team, the Padres have just two pitchers in their top 30. Law notes there's a "risk" associated with Rocker's medicals but adds the 6-foot-5, 245-pound righty has "No. 1 will be more financially lucrative than a slot deal at No. Last year MLB pushed the draft back to the All-Star break in an effort to better market the event, and that will be the norm moving forward even though many. With Kumar Rocker not getting signed by the Mets and reentering next year's MLB Draft, where would you rank him among [Draft] prospects heading into next year's [Draft]? Rocker pitched for the Tri-City ValleyCats, an independent team in New York, to showcase for scouts this summer. The New York Mets get an extra first round pick, 11th overall, for not signing the 2021 first round pick. Rocker was selected 10th overall by the New York Mets in the 2021 draft but was not signed by the team after concerns about the health of his throwing arm. 0:00. Brewers Chase DeLauter, OF, James Madison. GM AJ Preller loves to be bold and they have the need. Rocker was a big-time pitcher for Vanderbilt, which won the 2019 NCAA baseball championship. 4 overall pick and were heavy on him once he started pitching for Tri-City in June. Temperatures will be 90+ degrees over the weekend, and the high on Monday is in the triple digits. OMAHA, NEBRASKA - JUNE 30: Starting pitcher Kumar Rocker #80 of the Vanderbilt reacts to being pulled from the game . Rocker was previously taken by the New York Mets in the first . Baltimore could look to cut a deal at this top spot, but we've got them taking the best player in the draft. 24. With so many good bats on the board, the bet here is the Royals will go that route, and Neto fits their M.O. Chicago's not afraid to take risks and Beck is one of the riskiest college bats in the draft class, but the potential reward is enormous. MLB bloodlines in '23 Draft class. 24. Astros Spencer Jones, OF, Vanderbilt. Now, his draft stock is uncertain. Thanks to their 19-41 record during the shortened 60-game 2020 season, the Pirates hold the No. How sweet! There are other college players available in our mock draft with more upside than Susac, particularly on the mound, but position scarcity always leads to catchers coming off the board earlier than expected. We have heard about Chet Holmgren since he dominated competition at 16 years old. 3), June 16 mock pick:OF Elijah Green, IMG Academy (Florida) June 30 mock pick:Green, Pick:3B Cam Collier, Chipola JC (Florida) ($7,002,100 slot value), The Pirates have been connected to Collier, the son of former big leaguer Lou Collier, throughout the spring and the rumors have grown louder in recent weeks. Kumar Rocker isn't done . (CBS Sports top 30 rank: Unranked), June 16 mock pick: RHP Jacob Miller, Liberty Union HS (Ohio) June 30 mock pick:OF Sterlin Thompson, Florida, Pick:OF Jordan Beck, Tennessee ($2,788,000 slot value), The White Sox tend to seek out elite tools in the first round, such as Nick Madrigal's contact ability andGarrett Crochet's fastball. The Mets need to sign a player in this spot, a pick they received for failing to sign Kumar Rocker last year, as they will not receive another compensation pick if they can't sign the player here. The 2021 MLB Draft was supposed to be a formality for former Vanderbilt baseball ace Kumar Rocker. It took a while for a high-school pitcher to be selected, but Brock Porter is the first off the board here as the Padres bank on his lofty upside. Long term, the Red Sox are paying a lot of money to pitchers who have been injured throughout 2022. Tennessee right-hander Blade Tidwell also missed time with shoulder soreness. But any kind of shoulder issue, even a supposed minor one, is far more cause for concern than Tommy John surgery or another elbow issue. The most significant draft development since our most recent mock draft two weeks ago is the Braves acquiring the No. ATTRITION RATE: Vanderbilt baseball recruiting: How much attrition is normal? Kumar Rocker was already considered one of the best pitching prospects both in 2018 as a prep prospect and again in 2021 coming out of Vanderbilt. 2022 MLB Mock Draft 2.0; List 2022 MLB Mock Draft 2.0. (CBS Sports top 30 rank: No. 3 overall pick. With a fastball approaching 100 mph in his major-league-ready toolkit, Kumar Rocker is the player to watch in this year's draft. 8. The larger point is second-tier college hitters figure to dominate the final 10 picks of the first round, and the A's will have their pick of the litter at No. Kumar Rocker's one-year wait to get another chance to join a MLB franchise is almost over. "We're extremely comfortable with the medical review that our team has done, our medical team," Rangers general manager Chris Young said. Rajai Davis on MLB Draft Combine. (CBS Sports top 30 rank: Unranked), June 16 mock pick: OF Dylan Beavers, Cal June 30 mock pick:OF Drew Gilbert, Tennessee, Pick:OF Spencer Jones, Vanderbilt ($2,879,300 slot value), Every year the Yankees are connected to all types of players (college, high school, hitter, pitcher, etc. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . 24. 1 pick right now. Kumar Rocker Make Spring Debuts . How well have the Commodores produced MLB Draft picks? Considering the lack of a bonafide star this year, and high school players dominating the top of the draft board, its not a reach to say Kumar Rocker is the most known player in Julys draft. Rocker would enter an organization that includes former top picks Brendan McKay, Shane Baz (acquired via trade from Pittsburgh) and Shane McClanahan, and budding top prospect Taj Bradley. Phillies Brandon Barriera, LHP, American Heritage High (Plantation, Fla.). The switch-hitter is the best college position player in the class with an advanced hit tool and plus power, and the chance to stick at shortstop. Collier is a fascinating prospect as a 17-year-old who got his GED and finished high school early, and enrolled in a junior college to become draft-eligible as what amounts to a high school junior. 18), June 16 mock pick:OF Gavin Cross, Virginia Tech June 30 mock pick:LHP Connor Prielipp, Alabama, Pick:LHP Brandon Barriera, American Heritage HS (Florida) ($4,410,200 slot value), All signs point to the Angels taking another pitcher in the first round, though they (probably) won't take pitchers with all 20 picks again like last year. 31. 1 prospect in baseball before the season, O's GM Mike Elias told MLB.com earlier this month, Braves acquiring the No. The fit:Zack Wheeler (two more seasons) and Aaron Nola (three more seasons) are locked up through 2024. 20. A 6'5", 245-pound right-hander with prototypical power stuff, Kumar Rocker lights it up with a fastball that touches 99 mph, a wicked 70-grade slider and a plus curveball that keeps hitters from . Mock spots: MLB: 7, BA: 7, TA: 2, FG: 7, SN: 9 . . Just about every pitcher with a chance to go in the first round has been connected to the Halos at one point or another. Jones would certainly fall no further than second should the Orioles go another direction, but in this case, he's not left, and the Diamondbacks take another high-upside, son of a former big leaguer in shortstop Jackson Holliday. 2022 MLB Futures: Best Bets For MVP, Cy Young, World Series Winner . 2022 Mariners MLB Draft Preview: Kumar Rocker, Mariners eke out spring training win over Cleveland Guardians, 9-8, take control of Peoria part of the galaxy, Mariners starters rack up eight runs, Luis Castillo and Bryce Miller turn in strong starts, Mariners Moose Tracks, 2/28/23: Evan White, Gavin Lux, and Seiya Suzuki. In the latest version of his MLB mock draft that was released on Tuesday, The Athletic 's Keith Law had the Phillies selecting former Vanderbilt right-hander Kumar Rocker with the 17th overall pick. Baltimore tends to keep things very close to the vest and this year is no different. 8), June 16 mock pick:Williams June 30 mock pick:SS Zach Neto, Campbell, Pick:C Daniel Susac, Arizona ($4,587,900 slot value), The Tigers have been linked to a wide range of players and, given their desire to contend sooner rather than later, a college player seems most likely. 29), June 16 mock pick:2B Jace Jung, Texas Tech June 30 mock pick:Beavers, Pick:RHP Cade Horton, Oklahoma ($3,407,400 slot value), Horton is the draft's biggest riser and he fits what the Braves want in their pitchers, which is overpowering raw stuff (think Spencer Strider). With the College World Series nearing the finish line, the 2022 MLB Draft is almost here. as an extreme contact hitter and up-the-middle athlete. By the time the draft comes, we expect Stroud to be the first quarterback of the board. It means that draft boards will start to change, players will breakout and stocks will. Listen, I know this goes against every draft philosophy I hold. (CBS Sports top 30 rank: No. 14), June 16 mock pick:OF Justin Crawford, Bishop Gorman HS (Nevada) June 30 mock pick:RHP Brock Porter, St. Mary's Prep (Michigan), Pick:OF Gavin Cross, Virginia Tech ($4,980,400 slot value), The Rockies have been connected to college bats most of the spring -- for what it's worth, there have been rumblings they'll grab one of the top high school pitchers -- and Cross is the best, most well-rounded college position player still on the board. 21), June 16 mock pick:LHP Robby Snelling, McQueen HS (Nevada) June 30 mock pick:Barriera, Pick:RHP Brock Porter, St. Mary's Prep (Michigan) ($4,241,600 slot value), The Mets have extra picks at No. Who will go in the first round of July's MLB Draft? Joe Doyle did a fantastic write-up leading up to last years draft. 3. Chicago took an MLB-ready arm in Garrett Crochet in 2020 and moved him right to the bullpen to help their team. The former Vanderbilt star offers intriguing upside. 71 (Detroit's competitive balance pick, which came over in the Austin Meadows trade) and can afford to pay Prielipp a bonus more in line with his pre-Tommy John surgery draft stock. The Yankees lean on analytics as much as any team and Jones checks those boxes with to his power. MLB Mock Draft 2022: Druw Jones, Jackson Holliday projected for 1-2 picks; Kumar Rocker drops to White Sox, Ranking the top 100 players in 2022 MLB Draft, Humble Druw Jones looking more and more like father Andruw. Cal Poly baseball hosted San Jose State4/1/21 With nearly a month away, the draft is showing who will be in the first round. Contact her at agerson@gannett.com or on Twitter @aria_gerson. Royals Gavin Cross, OF, Virginia Tech. The 2021 MLB Draft was supposed to be a formality for former Vanderbilt baseball ace Kumar Rocker. 19. Cincinnati has been connected to Young all spring, so he's our mock pick. Loux made it to Triple-A, but struggled to stay healthy and never made the majors. MLB Draft. Beavers plays in their backyard and they've been connected to him all spring, though pundits (myself included) always overrate geography leading up to the draft. Take a look at The Sporting News' MLB mock draft. . Orioles Druw Jones, OF, Wesleyan High (Norcross, Ga.). Blue Jays Jett Williams, SS, Rockwall-Heath High (Rockwall, Texas). (CBS Sports top 30 rank: Unranked), June 16 mock pick: OF Jacob Melton, Oregon State June 30 mock pick:RHP Cade Horton, Oklahoma. Top high school hitters to watch. Just getting back? (MLB.com). 2022 MLB Mock Draft: First round predictions and pick projections . I would argue that the success of Gilbert and Kirby is another reason to roll the dice on Rocker. The . 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