Choose Your Favorite 2018 Draft Pick

I wouldn't choose him, but Granberg seems like an interesting player. Would probably benefit from getting a bit more loft in his swing. Easier said than done, but he's a solid all around hitter.

All of these are terrific options, and make me realize that this class could be really special. This doesn't even include Kole Cottam who showed some solid pop and made it to Greenville, and the relatively unknown pair of Machamer and Shugart who didn't get a ton of time but look solid. I'm irrationally excited no doubt about it

I chose Duran because I can't help but wonder if there's a Mookie Betts in there.

I look forward to Casas. Can't wait to see how that power plays out.

Feltman will rocket thru the minors and be up in the bigs by next year.

Brandon Howlett is a complete surprise. Didn't expect him to have it so together so quickly.

And an underdog that I like who got no votes but deserves a lot of mention is Granberg. I think that guy can hit. I like him in a Daniel Nava type of way.

And of course Decker and Northcut are intriguing.

I truly love their draft class. It could eventually rival 2011.

Relax. I don't expect him to turn into Mookie Betts.

I just see some similarities in a guy who's a middle infielder who gets converted to an outfielder who isn't hyped for having a lot of power who can run like the wind.

That doesn't mean that he's going to be Mookie. I've been around long enough to know that. I'm just curious if he has some young Mookie in him. That's all.

I voted for Duran. I'm a sucker for speed.
It goes back 60+ years to my playing days;
Small, no power but incredibly slow.
Names like Donnie Sadler, Jacoby Ellsbury and Mookie come to mind as prospect favorites. Therefore my excitement comes from following young mister Duran.
That and picking a walk-up song will be easy.

I went with Granberg. I really like his swing mechanics. Howlett a close second. I just don’t see Duran’s swing being able deal with advanced level off speed stuff. But I love his speed and hope a couple of years of pro instruction can help.

Mookie has absolutely unreal bat speed and hand-eye coordination. It's unfair to compare anyone to him.

Lol, I get what you mean about another Betts. Not that *level*, but a guy who exceeds power/BA expectations and is an incredible athlete. FWIW, I voted for Durran for the same reason. A little loft in his swing and he might be a genuinely dangerous offensive player; regardless he could be a lot of fun to watch and his defense in CF could be outstanding.

Howlett is a close second for me; everything I’ve heard about him screams “huge steal in the 21st.” Idk if it was the FSU commit, but he was a pretty known commodity and the Sox got him for some weird reason. His results were terrific and he seems quite polished for HS. Sounds like he was a 4-6 rd talent, but slipped through the cracks. And he’s had a lot better than 4-6 rd HS pick results. So, yeah...also super exciting.

Casas, Decker, and Feltman are all exciting players but I guess the expectations are high for all, so I miss the underdog/surprise aspect. And Granberg is intriguing get but prob 1b only and a Sr sign. I’m excited about Nishioka who’s sort of the equivalent from last year, so maybe I need Granberg to show me something for a year before I get my hopes up.

Thank you for getting what I mean re: Durran.

If he hits .280 in the majors some day with 30 plus steals, surprising enough power to hit 10 - 15 homers, and play a strong CF, then that's enough "elements" of Mookie for me. And I have hope he can do that some day. I have more hope for him than I do Cole Brannen anyways.

Nobody is Mookie - only Mike Trout can really be compared with Mookie.

Maybe it’s fair to say the guy with a 98 mph fastball and electric slider is a lock to be a major leaguer but I think it’s very premature to say an 18 yr old w 5 pro at-bats in the GCL before a season-ending injury is a lock to be a major leaguer. So much can happen. He’s got at least 5 more stops, possibly 6 if they have him start the year in the GCL next year.

Obviously not trying to disparage him- he’s a great prospect and I’m glad we have him in the fold. I just wouldn’t count my chickens before they hatch. Let’s see him produce in the gulf coast league first before we start anointing him as a lock to be a big leaguer

I only said Cassas is a lock to be a major leaguer because of the power. There's a great chance he has a career because of it somewhere. The non position versatility will hurt his value, but power plays in the majors. If he legitimately has major league power, then he should have a few years in the league easy. Just like Dalbec should have a career somewhere, because of the legitimate power.

Yeah maybe Cassas doesn't stick or something, but if you got power, you're going to get a shot at the very least. Mike Olt got chances. Ryan Lavarnway got chances. Will Middlebrooks got chances. All because of legitimate power.