15FEB2013
Original article link: 2013 MLB mock draft 6.0: First two rounds, including lottery, by Dan Kirby
In my latest 2013 MLB mock draft, I’ve decided to be ambitious and include the second round, as well as the compensation and competitive balance lottery picks. Here we go …
1. Houston Astros — Austin Meadows, OF, Grayson HS (GA)
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Mark Appel is the logical choice given the team that drafts him has the leverage in negotiations since he is a senior and can’t return to school. He also is a very talented pitcher — more on that later. Still, I think Meadows is too good to pass on. A true five-tool talent, the 6’-4”, 200-pound left-hander has a plus arm, plus speed and uses the whole field with his bat. A great makeup and understanding of the game; one of those players that makes it look easy out there.
2. Chicago Cubs — Sean Manaea, LHP, Indiana State
3. Colorado Rockies — Clint Frazier, OF, Loganville HS (GA)
4. Minnesota Twins — Ryne Stanek, RHP, Arkansas Razorbacks
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The 6’-4”, right-hander owns arguably the best slider in the draft and he complements it with a sizzling fastball that sits in the mid-90s. His change-up sits in the mid-80s and has nice fade, and he controls all three, although he can be inconsistent at times. He went 7-4 with a 2.91 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 80 K/33 BB over 86.2 innings as a sophomore. At 180 pounds, there is still room for projection if he adds 15-20 pounds. Great poise and mound presence.
5. Cleveland Indians — Mark Appel, RHP, Stanford Cardinal
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Arguably the most polished and major-league ready pitcher in the draft, Appel is a 6’-5” right-hander who has three above-average pitches and very good command of all of them. His fastball can touch 99 mph, his change-up is mid-80s and his slider is a true swing-and-miss pitch. The only issue is he often stays within the strike zone too much, leaving his pitches vulnerable to good hitters. He went 10-2 as a junior with a 2.56 ERA and 130 K/30 BB over 123 innings, averaging 7.7 innings-per-start. His mound presence separates him from most and his ability to go deep into games makes him a likely frontline starter at the next level.
6. Miami Marlins — Kris Bryant, 3B/1B, San Diego Toreros
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The best college bat in the draft, Bryant has tremendous power to all fields and a great understanding of the strike zone. Over 57 games as a sophomore, the 6’-5” right-hander hit .366 with 17 doubles, 14 home runs, 56 RBI, nine stolen bases and had 39 walks for a slash line of .483/.671/1.154. He most likely will end up at either first base or a corner outfield spot where his strong arm would play well. His offensive potential alone will land him in the upper half of the draft.
7. Boston Red Sox — Bobby Wahl, RHP, Ole Miss Rebels
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The Red Sox are in a transition phase, and Wahl could give them a top-of-the-rotation stud for the next decade. The 6’-3”, 215-pound right-hander can dial up his fastball into the upper 90s. His slider has plus potential, and his change-up sits in the low-80s with late fade. He went 7-4 with a 2.55 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 104 K/32 BB over 99 innings as a sophomore last season.
8. Kansas City Royals — Austin Wilson, OF, Stanford
9. Pittsburgh Pirates* — Jonathon Crawford, RHP, Florida Gators
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The Pirates receive this pick as compensation for failing to sign their first-round pick (Appel) last season. Crawford gave Gator fans a reason to be excited about the upcoming season when he tossed a no-hitter in an NCAA Regional game last year. He has one of the best sliders in the draft, as well as a fastball that sits in the low 90s with movement. The 6’-1”, 200-pound right-hander went 6-2 as a sophomore with a 3.13 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 70 K/24 BB over 74.2 innings. A player on the rise who should have a monster junior season. With stud prospects Gerrit Cole and Jameson Taillon rising fast to the majors, Crawford could help form a formidable trio in Pittsburgh.
10. Toronto Blue Jays — Kohl Stewart, RHP, St. Pius X HS (TX)
11. New York Mets — Reese McGuire, C, Kentwood HS (WA)
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The best defensive catcher in the draft regardless of class, McGuire is a great athlete who can also handle the bat. He hits from the left side, which is a rarity for catchers. At 6’-1” and 190 pounds, he generates a lot of power due to his excellent bat speed and will only develop more pop as he matures. He put on a clinic for U18 Team USA over the summer, hitting .462 (12-for-26) with four doubles, 11 RBI, eight walks and a .583 OBP over nine games as Team USA won the gold in Seoul, South Korea. Hit .388 his junior season with four home runs, 34 RBI and a .675 SLG.
12. Seattle Mariners — Dominic Smith, OF/1B, Serra HS (CA)
13. San Diego Padres — Oscar Mercado, SS, Gaither HS (FL)
14. Pittsburgh Pirates — Colin Moran, 3B, 1B, North Carolina
15. Arizona Diamondbacks — Jonathan Denney, Yukon HS (OK)
16. Philadelphia Phillies — Trey Ball, LHP/OF, New Castle Chrysler HS (TX)
17. Milwaukee Brewers — Andy McGuire, INF, James Madison HS (VA)
18. Chicago White Sox — Ian Clarkin, LHP, James Madison HS (TX)
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The White Sox need some pitching in their farm system and Clarkin is one of the best lefties in the draft A 6’-2” power lefty who can zip his fastball up to the mid-90s, he also has a big, looping curveball that sits in the low-70s with a lot of deception in his delivery. Went 8-2 as a junior with a 0.62 ERA and 106 K/27 BB over 68 innings, allowing just 27 hits. A big-game pitcher who played in the 2012 Perfect Game All-American Classic, as well as the gold-medal winning U18 Team USA squad this summer.
19. Los Angeles Dodgers — Clinton Hollon, RHP, Woodford County HS (KY)
20. St. Louis Cardinals — Jeremy Martinez, C, Mater Dei HS (CA)
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J-Mart is the prototypical Cardinal. He is a smart player with a high character who does just about everything right on the baseball field. One of the more polished prep players in the country, he has played on the game’s highest stages. A two-time gold medal winner for U18 Team USA, he hit .344 with eight RBI and a .463 OBP over nine games for Team USA over the summer in Seoul. A plus defender behind the plate, he brings leadership and an above-average bat. As a junior for Mater Dei last season, he hit .388 over 29 games.
21. Detroit Tigers — Stephen Gonsalves, LHP, Cathedral Catholic HS (CA)
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Starring for U18 Team USA, the 6’-5” left-hander went 2-0 in Seoul with 12 strikeouts, four walks and a 0.88 ERA over 16 innings. He has a sinking fastball that can touch 94 mph and also adds a mid-70s curveball that is still developing. As a junior, he had a 1.91 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 79 K/20 BB over 66 innings. He led his team to a second straight state title last season by tossing a three-hitter with eight strikeouts in the championship game. High ceiling with a lot of projection due to his frame.
22. Tampa Bay Rays — Ryan Boldt, OF, Red Wing HS (MN)
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The Rays have a history of taking speedy outfielders in the draft. Carl Crawford, B.J. Upton, Rocco Baldelli and Desmond Jennings are just some examples. Boldt fits the mold and he showed off his base-stealing abilities for U18 Team USA over the summer by going 12-for-12 in stolen base attempts over nine games. He also drew seven walks and scored 11 runs as Team USA won the gold in Seoul. The 6’-1” left-hander has a smooth, compact swing and could add more power as he matures. His speed and glove should allow him to stick at center field, and he projects to a top-of-the-order hitter who will wreak havoc on the base paths once he gets on.
23. Baltimore Orioles — Jordan Sheffield, RHP, Tullahoma HS (TN)
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Sheffield is a two-sport star whose commitment to Vanderbilt might make him a tough sign. The 6’-2”, 195-pound right-hander can touch 97 mph with his fastball, and it has late life. He also has a power curve to go along with a slider that projects to plus. Over 49.2 innings last season, he had a 0.99 ERA and 73 K/24 BB while only allowing 21 hits. He was really impressive over the summer and quieted concerns about his size. Tons of upside and has been really impressive lately, but again, Vanderbilt.
24. Texas Rangers — Justin Williams, OF, Terrebone HS (LA)
25. Oakland Athletics — Jonah Wesely, LHP, Tracy HS (CA)
26. San Francisco Giants — J.P. Crawford, SS, Lakewood HS (CA)
27. New York Yankees — Rob Kaminsky, LHP, St. Joseph HS (NJ)
28. Cincinnati Reds — Willie Abreu, OF, Mater HS (FL)
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Abreu is a 6’-4”, 200-pound left-hander with quick wrists and an advanced feel at the plate. More of a line-drive hitter right now, his size suggests a whole bunch more power will come as he matures. He was also a member of the U16 Team USA team that won the gold, and he hit .423 (11-for-26) over seven games. A strong arm and a strong bat make him a perfect fit for right field, and a strong senior season could see him land in the first round. Plays for the same school as Albert Almora, the sixth-overall pick by the Cubs in the 2012 draft, and like Almora, has a very high understanding of the game, as well as a high character.
29. New York Yankees — Aaron Judge, OF, Fresno State
30. Tampa Bay Rays — Cavan Biggio, 2B, St. Thomas HS (TX)
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The son of former 20-year major league veteran, Craig Biggio, who is also the coach at St. Thomas, Cavan is a great athlete whose potential is sky high. As a sophomore, the 6’-1” left-hander hit .402 over 34 games with seven home runs, 48 RBI and a .750 SLG. He also drew 36 walks for a .570 OBP. Last season, he hit .420 with two home runs, 26 RBI and a .488 OBP over 24 games as he hardly got a pitch to hit. He is a great defensive second baseman with a strong arm and quick feet. At the dish, he projects to a high-average hitter with a great approach, as well as developing power from the left side. He was also a member of U18 Team USA.
31. Texas Rangers — Bret Morales, RHP, King HS (FL)
32. New York Yankees — Dustin Driver, RHP, Wenatchee HS (WA)
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33. Kansas City Royals — Karsten Whitson, RHP, Florida Gators
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Whitson is a bit of a wild card in this draft. The potential is there, it’s just erratic at times. There are also injury concerns. He was a first-round (ninth-overall) draft pick by the San Diego Padres in 2010 but chose to attend Florida instead. After an impressive freshman campaign, going 8-1 with a 2.40 ERA and 92 K/28 BB over 97.1 innings, he suffered a sophomore slump. Over 33.1 innings, he had a 3.51 ERA and 20 K/18 BB as he struggled through a groin injury for most of the year. He is fully healthy now, and blessed with an upper-90s fastball and a plus curveball, he could go much higher if he puts it all together this season.
34. Miami Marlins — Carlos Salazar, RHP, Kerman HS (CA)
35. Arizona Diamondbacks — Travis Demeritte, 3B, Winder Barrow HS (GA)
36. Baltimore Orioles — Rowdy Tellez, 1B, Elk Grove HS (CA)
37. Cincinnati Reds — Chris Okey, C, Eustis HS (FL)
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Okey excels on both sides of the field. The 6’-0”, 185-pound catcher is a great athlete whose strong arm, quick release and footwork will allow him to stick at his position at the next level. He hit .386 his junior year with three home runs, 21 RBI and just four strikeouts over 57 at-bats. As a sophomore, he hit .519 with seven doubles, three home runs and 25 RBI. Offensively, he generates extremely quick bat speed from his strong wrists and projects to a high-average hitter with pop. Like Jeremy Martinez, Okey is a two-time gold medal winner for U18 team USA.
38. Detroit Tigers — Derik Beauprez, RHP, Cherry Creek HS (CO)
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39. Houston Astros — Marco Gonzalez, LHP, Gonzaga
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A 6’-1” southpaw, Gonzales is one of the better athletes in the draft and could get drafted high as a hitter if he wants to go that route. The mound, however, is where he belongs, as he is one of the best left-handers in the country. After a stellar freshman season, going 11-2 with a 2.57 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 90 K/21 BB over 105 innings, he had a monster sophomore campaign. Over 12 starts, he went 8-2 with a 1.55 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 92 K/23 BB over 92.2 innings. His change-up is a plus offering and his fastball sits in the low-90s.
40. Chicago Cubs — Kevin Ziomek, LHP, Vanderbilt
41. Colorado Rockies — A.J. Vanegas, RHP, Stanford Cardinal
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A power arm who reached 97 mph with his fastballl over the summer, Vanegas has been used primarily out of the pen for the Cardinal his first two years. He went 4-0 with a 2.62 ERA and 53 K/37 BB over 65.1 innings as a sophomore. His slider is an above-average pitch and he is working on a cutter but his command is all over the place. At 6’-3” and 215 pounds, there is projection left, but he’ll have to refine some areas of his game to maintain his draft status.
42. Minnesota Twins — Ryan Eades, RHP, LSU
43. Cleveland Indians — Trevor Williams, RHP, Arizona State Sun Devils
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Williams is an excellent control pitcher who throws strikes and stays around the plate.
His fastball sits in the 88-91 mph range with late action and he also features a slider, curveball and change-up.
Over 16 starts for the Sun Devils last year, he went 12-2 with a 2.05 ERA and 59 K/13 BB over 109.2 innings.
44. Miami Marlins — Michael Lorenzen, OF, Cal State Fullerton Titans
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At 6’-3” and 195 pounds, Lorenzen is one of the best defensive center fielders in the draft, thanks to a canon arm that can reach 95 mph and enough speed to cover anything hit to him. He also can drive the ball to all fields. Over 57 games last season, he hit .297 with 20 doubles, two home runs and drove in 43 runs. He is also the closer for the Titans and can hit 98 mph with his fastball on the mound. He posted a 1.23 ERA over 22 innings, striking out 17 to five walks, registering 16 saves. An electric player who could be drafted as a hitter or pitcher.
45. Boston Red Sox — Chris Oakley, RHP, St. Augustine HS (NJ)
46. Kansas City Royals — Chris Rivera, SS, El Dorado HS (CA)
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Rivera is a smooth-fielding, slick defender who makes the game look easy.
At 6’-1”and 175 pounds, the right-hander also shows the ability to be a high-average hitter at the next level with his short, compact swing and ability to drive the ball to all fields.
The 2012 draft showed the importance teams put on up-the-middle players, and Rivera has a chance to be a very good major league shortstop on both sides of the field.
47. Toronto Blue Jays — Adam Plutko, RHP, UCLA Bruins
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Plutko put his name out there as one to watch after a freshman season in which he posted a 2.01 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and had 92 K/24 BB over 107.2 innings. As a sophomore, he went 12-3 with a 2.48 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 99 K/47 BB over a team-high 119.2 innings. His 6.7 innings-per-start show very good stamina, but he had some command issues that need to be addressed. The 6’-3”, 195-pound right-hander features an 88-92 mph fastball, a low-80s change that looks plus at times and an upper-70s curveball with nice tailing action. The stuff is there, he just needs to harness it and refine his pitches.
48. New York Mets — Keegan Thompson, RHP, Cullman HS (AL)
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The 6’-3”, 185-pound right-hander had a dominant junior season going 7-2 with a 0.94 ERA and 119 K/5 BB over 67.1 innings. Features a mid-90s fastball, plus curve, a developing change-up and superb command of all three. Was the Gatorade Player of the Year in Alabama as a sophomore and also starred for 2011 U16 Team USA, going 2-0 with 18 strikeouts and only six hits allowed over 14 innings, including tossing a complete game shutout against Cuba in the gold medal game, striking out 12 while also going 4-for-5 at the plate with two RBI. Had seven strikeouts over six innings, allowing one run for 2012 U18 Team USA.
49. Seattle Mariners — Phillip Ervin, OF, Samford
50. San Diego Padres — Garrett Williams, LHP, Cavalry Baptist Academy (LA)
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A former Little League World Series star, the 6’-2”, 200-pound southpaw is one of the top prep pitchers in the country.
A two-way player, his future seems brighter on the mound, as he features a low-90s fastball and a plus curveball.
He helped U18 Team USA to a gold medal at the World Championships held in Seoul, South Korea, posting a 1.26 ERA and a team-leading 18 strikeouts over 16.2 innings.
51. Pittsburgh Pirates — A.J. Puk, 1B/LHP, Washington HS (IA)
52. Arizona Diamondbacks — Casey Shane, RHP, Centennial HS (TX)
53. Philadelphia Phillies — Zack Collins, C/1B, American heritage HS (FL)
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Collins is a 6’-3”, 205 pound left-hander who will most likely end up at first base at the next level.
Like Tellez, he has enormous power from the left side and a good understanding of the strike zone, as well as good bat speed.
He was also a member of U16 Team USA, hitting .500 (16-for-32) with three home runs and 16 RBI over eight games.
54. Milwaukee Brewers — Andrew Mitchell, RHP, TCU Horned Frogs
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The 6’-3”, 225-pound right-hander went 5-3 as a sophomore with a 3.74 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 101 K/46 BB over 77 innings for the Horned Frogs. His 11.8K/9 ranked among the nation’s leaders for starters, and opponents hit just .198 against him.
His fastball sits in the 90-93 range, and his curveball flashes plus potential but still needs more consistency.
His change-up is a solid offering. Can get wild at times and will need to improve his control, but he has a great mental makeup and feel for the game, which bodes well for improvements.
55. Chicago White Sox — Tom Windle, LHP, Minnesota
56. Los Angeles Dodgers — Jan Hernandez, SS/3B, Carlos Beltran BB Academy (PR)
57. St. Louis Cardinals — Hunter Green, LHP, Warren East HS (TX)
58. Detroit Tigers — John Simms, RHP, Rice Owls
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Simms starred for 2010 U18 Team USA, going 4-0 with a 0.96 ERA and 37 strikeouts over 28 innings. He dominated the Cape Cod League in 2011, striking out 37 batters to just six walks over 24.2 scoreless innings, allowing just nine hits and recording 10 saves in the process.
As a sophomore last season, he went 6-0 with a 2.56 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 59 K/22 BB over 63.1 innings, working mostly out of the pen. The 6’-3”, 210-pound right-hander has a deceptive delivery and his best pitch is an 88-92 mph sinker.
His curveball and change-up are both developing, but his curve looks to be the better offering.
59. Los Angeles Angels — Colby Suggs, RHP, Arkansas
60. Tampa Bay Rays — Trevor Clifton, RHP, Heritage HS (TN)
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Clifton is a 6’-4”, 180-pound right-hander with three above-average pitches already.
His fastball sits in the low 90s with movement, and he also adds a mid-70s slider/curve and an upper-80s change-up.
He struck out 57 batters over 33.2 innings this season, allowing just 17 hits.
There is a lot of upside with Clifton as his size suggests more velocity will come as he fills out.
Struck out eight over 5.1 innings, allowing just one run for U16 Team USA.
61. Baltimore Orioles — Brian Ragira, OF, Stanford Cardinal
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With Mark Appel and Austin Wilson, Stanford will have their share of scouts in the stands at every game this season.
Ragira, a 6’-2”, 200-pound right-hander will have many an eye on him, as well.
He may not have the power Wilson does but he a better hitter.
A James Loney-type offensively, he should hit for a high average and extra-base hits, just not a lot of home run power.
Plays mostly first base now but his plus arm would play well in a corner outfield spot.
62. Texas Rangers — Aaron Blair, RHP, Marshall
63. Oakland Athletics — Cord Sandberg, OF, Manatee County private (FL)
64. San Francisco Giants — Konner Wade, RHP, Arizona
65. Atlanta Braves — Kent Emanuel, LHP, North Carolina
66. New York Yankees — Teddy Stankiewicz, RHP, Seminole State (JC)
67. Cincinnati Reds — Austin Kubitza, RHP, Rice
68. Washington Nationals — Scott Frazier, RHP, Pepperdine
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69. San Diego Padres — Jacoby Jones, 2B, LSU
70. Cleveland Indians — Matt McPhearson, OF, Riverdale Baptist HS, (MD)
71. Colorado Rockies — Corey Littrell, LHP, Kentucky
72. Oakland Athletics — Jonathan Gray, RHP, Oklahoma
73. Milwaukee Brewers — Kyle Finnegan, RHP, Texas State
74. Detroit Tigers — Chris Kohler, LHP, Los Osos HS, (CA)
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