2019 MLB Draft (June 3rd - June 5th)

[Dback Jon]

Braves take D-backs: Braden Shewmake, SS, Texas A&M, one that was linked to the Dbacks at 33

 

[nooch]

Matthew Allan maybe there pick?

 

[JerkFace]

Matthew Allan maybe there pick?

It would be a good pick if we are able to sign him (his signability is what is causing him to drop).

 

[Dback Jon]

Looks like it’ll be a high school pitcher

 

[nooch]

They have the biggest draft pool for money. Maybe Gunnar Henderson if not.

 

[Dback Jon]

North Carolina high school picture Blake Walston is the pic

 

[nooch]

Interesting pick I like tall lefties pitchers

 

[JerkFace]

Interesting pick I like tall lefties pitchers

I agree. If you're going to gamble, young left handed pitchers are definitely the players to gamble on.

 

[1Sun]

North Carolina high school picture Blake Walston is the pic

Major reach.

 

[JerkFace]

Major reach.

Not really. Signability is a big question, but regardless of that, he was probably the top left handed pitcher that was still available. Left hand pitchers are always going to be a hot commodity. Chances are the Brewers grab him before the DBacks get to pick again. He was a slight reach, but if they like him it’s better to grab him when you can than get cute and try to hope he falls to 33.

 

[nooch]

And it still looks like one or both of Gunnar Henderson and Matthew Allan are still there

 

[nooch]

But I know nothing of these guys, so it won't be either haha

 

[JerkFace]

Since they took a chance and swung for the fences with their 26 pick I wonder if the will go more of the safe route (college players) with their next 2 picks.

 

[JerkFace]

Brennan Malone (HS rhp) at 33. Really good pick.

 

[JerkFace]

Drey Jameson (rhp) at 34. Power pitcher. May be better suited for a bullpen role. Solid pick but doesn’t seem to have the upside of the other picks. Probably the safest pick though.

 

[1Sun]

Not really. Signability is a big question, but regardless of that, he was probably the top left handed pitcher that was still available. Left hand pitchers are always going to be a hot commodity. Chances are the Brewers grab him before the DBacks get to pick again. He was a slight reach, but if they like him it’s better to grab him when you can than get cute and try to hope he falls to 33.

Wasn't even a Top 50 draft prospect.

 

[1Sun]

Brennan Malone (HS rhp) at 33. Really good pick.

This is who I had pegged at 26, so nice make-up pick.

 

[JerkFace]

Wasn't even a Top 50 draft prospect.

That’s because he is also a two sport athlete who didn’t play on the circuit in the offseason because he was playing football. Lots of experts expected him to go in the first round. Sometimes you have to do more than look at the little number beside their name.

 

[1Sun]

That’s because he is also a two sport athlete who didn’t play on the circuit in the offseason because he was playing football. Lots of experts expected him to go in the first round. Sometimes you have to do more than look at the little number beside their name.

He doesn't have a single plus pitch.

Meanwhile, I am shocked we passed on Matthew Allan three times.

 

[JerkFace]

Meanwhile, I am shocked we passed on Matthew Allan three times.

Us, and everybody else. Allan’s signability is a huge question mark.

 

[JerkFace]

He doesn't have a single plus pitch.

The kid is only 17 and was arguably the top Left Handed High School Pitcher in the draft. He is exactly the type of player that you gamble on when you have 4 first round picks.

 

[1Sun]

Us, and everybody else. Allan’s signability is a huge question mark.

So is Carroll's, and yet we took him.

 

[JerkFace]

So is Carroll's, and yet we took him.

Not even close. Just look at the draft. Allan is a stud but no one wants to touch him. There is a reason for that. With that being said, I would totally take him with one of out next picks for the same reason I like the Walston pick. Sometimes you have to swing for the fences and take chances. Especially when you have as many picks as we do.

 

[Dback Jon]

Dbacks pick Oregon P Ryne Nelson at 56

 

[JerkFace]

Dbacks pick Oregon P Ryne Nelson at 56

Another power pitcher. Looks like he has future closer potential.