MLB Draft Day 2 (2022)

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Thanks.

I love what they did on day 1 with young position players. Hoping to see some pitching added to the system today. Would love to see a pick in the mold of Elmer Rodriguez, someone who won't break your bonus pool but has the raw tools and/or projection you can dream on a little. Also, with the talent left of the board one can dream of the sox getting a future MLB pitcher out of college in these rounds today.

Could be signability issues, but Brady would be a nice pick.

From MLB.com:

Brady Neal, C, IMG Academy, Bradenton, Fla. (No. 74)
Considered one of the best prep catchers in the Draft, Neal is strong both behind the plate and with the bat. The 17-year-old has an advanced approach offensively and figures to be a solid contributor on both sides of the ball. Neal has committed to LSU, but the right situation on Day 2 could prove tempting.

Another draft note, that I am not sure I've seen been mentioned yet, is there is no longer a $20K cap for UDFAs this year. There is no cap, but anything after $125K will count towards your bonus pool.

Definitely would love some ERC-type selections today for pitching.

I like Brady a little more just because scouts don't seem to think Moore can stick behind the plate where Brady is apparently a solid defender.

I would be very surprised if Brady falls to us, but you never know. That would definitely make this draft look...........good.

We're going to see a run of all college players today...riiiight???

What time does the actual picking start? The draft is in L.A., right? Or at least being orchestrated from there, yes?

2pm start time today

I watc/follow a lot of college baseball, and thier summer leagues. I always love college pitching on day 2. Here are some college pitchers that I've sort of followed a bit in recent years that I think are of note:

Jonathan Cannon- RHP - Georgia- He's seemingly been on the draft radars for years. Big right hander w good stuff, but there is something about high end Georgia SPs that just seem to regress stuff wise, or get hurt recently as pros that concerns me, not sure if its overwork or mechanical issues.

Bryce Hubbart - LHP Florida St- Stuff wise is far superior to Messick, lead the Cape in Ks last year. Expect him to come off early in round 3 thb.

Henry Williams RHP Duke- Have seen a lot of him at Duke. Underwent TJ in Dec, after he had a huge fall, where scouts really thought he popped. Really nice projectability here, and would have been one of the top ACC pitchers this past yr.

Carson Palmquist LHP Miami- Had a nice yr, was a RP his first two years, and might be where he ultimately lands, but the delivery is easy. Had nice control, but not elite stuff wise IMO. Watched a bad BC team (but pretty decent O) torch him this year.

Alex McFarlane RHP Miami- Doesn't get the accolades Palmquist gets, but I think he's a really good arm, up to 99, big RP risk, but hasn't started a ton, low IP totals bc he was mostly a RP, but fits the Red Sox college profile we've seen recently.

Orion Kerkering- RHP USF- Also a former closer for the Bulls, he was awesome early in the yr, but faded and went from Fri Night SP to RP again. Up to 97, but his slider is one of the best in the draft IMO.

Mason Barnett- RHP - Auburn - Another player that's been on the radar for a while, and there could be some prospect fatigue here, but I always thought he was a better P than MFY 4th rounder last yr Richard Fitts. A pro pitching program will help him immensely.

Brandon Birdsell- RHP Texas Tech Had TJ in HS, xferred from A&M to Juco, to Tech, was an 11th rounder last yr coming off shoulder issues, but went back to Tech and had a good yr. Up to 98 w another good slider, and a chance to have a change up develop, if it doesn't could be a high end RP.

Marcus Johnson- RHP- Duke- Uber athletic, big 6'6 frame, but the results have never matched the stuff. Could be another player that a pro program really unlocks his abilities.

Jack Brannigan- RHP - Notre Dame- The Irish's starting 3B, is also their closer and up to 100, and you guessed it a good slider!

Mack Anglin- RHP - Clemson - Spin rate maven w a CB and Slider, FB is up to 97, but he's been so inconsistent. Huge RP risk, but someone I think you can try starting.

Zach Maxwell- RHP- Georgia Tech- Another likely RP, but up to 101, and is a large man. Another player where a pro pitching regime could unlock more and give him a chance to start.

Chris Villaman- LHP NC State- Was a big part of their CWS run in '21 but struggled this yr. When he's right he's a really good pitchability strike throwing lefty, with more pure stuff than say a Pete Hansen at Texas.

Cam Schlitter- RHP Northeastern- In the same class as former Sox draftee Sebastian Keane, and prob become a better pitcher than him. I really like the size and delivery.

Kris Bow- RHP Nevada- Another RP, but had a huge Cape league last yr, and someone that will move quickly. Fits the Sox recent mold of Litwicki, Troye, and Webb.

Jack Choate- LHP Assumption-Big lefty who was probably the best P in the Future's league last yr stuff wise. Hs had some teammates xfer to D1 programs, and I'm surprised he didn't do the same, but prob more of a target for day 3. He's up to 95 and is improving his command to the point where I think he's a lefty you can dream on.

Thought of a couple more:
Austin Peterson- RHP -UConn. Another 6'6 frame that had a huge year taking over as their ace after they lost their 2 best SPs, and 2 best recruits to the draft (Mazzicato and the kid from VT the Pirates took in the 4th that I am too lazy to google rn) 147Ks in 101IP to only 25 walks. Not an elite stuff guy, but the trajectory keeps climbing. 


Austin Krob LHP TCU- Was hurt most of the yr, and surprised many when he returned at the end of the season. Doesn't have big stuff One of the better changeups and a real chance to start. Compares favorably to the higher regarded (and almost certain 3rd round pick Trey Domborowski- who I love, i just think he's well enough known)


Tyler Schweitzer - LHP Ball St- Small lefty, but throws strikes and has a sneaky FB. Started for the first time this spring and has the change up/sldier combo to dream on starting. Ball St has churned out some good pitching prospects lately, however I am still not over Kolbrin Vitek, are you?

Adam Stone- RHP Harvard- Had TJ out of HS, and then the pandemic, so he didn't make his first collegiate appearance until this year, however, he was highly regarded enough to warrant a TEAM USA invite last summer. He didn't have a great year, and is currently pitching in the NECB: and not the Cape League, but is up to 98, and prob just needs more innings to develop. I think he's probably a lean to return to school, where Harvard has at least 5 pro pitchers on their current staff.