1984Echoes Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 Since everyone LOVES those top 10 Al Avila draft picks... !!! Guess what?! We are going to get ANOTHER one of those in 2023!!! We are currently in the #4 draft spot for next year, BTW... But then... the new lottery... So who are the top 6 guys next year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1984Echoes Posted July 27, 2022 Author Share Posted July 27, 2022 Found this... (our potential lottery tickets for next year): https://baseballprospectjournal.com/2023-mlb-draft-top-10-pick-mock-draft/ (I killed the team names since those will change anyways...): 1. Dylan Crews, OF, LSU Crews has a powerful right-handed swing that produces elite exit velocities and uses the entire field. He hits for average and power while possessing respectable plate discipline. Crews has the skillset to remain in center field. He has above-average speed and arm strength. He also has quality instincts that allow him to make all the necessary plays in the field. Crews is the complete package. The 6-foot, 203-pound outfielder has five-tool potential with the ability to move through a minor-league system quickly. 2. Jacob Gonzalez, SS, Mississippi Gonzalez has made a tremendous impact offensively in his first two years at Ole Miss. The 6-foot-2, 200-pound left-handed hitter is a well-rounded offensive player. He has notable bat-to-ball skills and hits for average and power to all fields. He also has tremendous plate discipline, as he has more walks (88) than strikeouts (66) at Ole Miss. Defensively, Gonzalez is athletic and possesses above-average arm strength. He has good instincts and will remain at shortstop long term. 3. Max Clark, OF, Franklin (Ind.) Community HS Clark is the best prep player in the 2023 MLB draft class. The 6-foot-1, 190-pound outfielder features a well-rounded toolset with the potential to be a five-tool player in pro ball. Clark has a smooth left-handed swing with above-average bat speed that allows him to hit line drives to all parts of the field consistently. He has strong plate discipline and doesn’t swing and miss often. Defensively, the center fielder is an elite athlete with good instincts, moves well from gap to gap and boasts above-average arm strength. 4. Chase Dollander, RHP, Tennessee Dollander is the top college arm in the 2023 MLB draft class. The 6-foot-3, 192-pound right-handed pitcher boasts a mid-90s fastball that touches 98 mph. He throws from a repeatable delivery and mixes in three secondary pitches, including a high-80s slider. Dollander generates a lot of swings and misses with his fastball. He isn’t afraid to challenge hitters and possesses quality command and control of his pitches. 5. Walker Jenkins, OF, South Brunswick (N.C.) HS Jenkins isn’t too far behind Clark, with some scouts ranking Jenkins as the top prep prospect in the 2023 draft. Jenkins is a 6-foot-3, 210-pound left-handed hitting outfielder with an exciting ability to hit for average and power. He consistently barrels up pitches and does an excellent job using the opposite field. He also has strong plate discipline. Defensively, Jenkins has all the attributes to remain in center field. He is athletic and displays strong instincts. He also has above-average arm strength. 6. Enrique Bradfield Jr., OF, Vanderbilt Bradfield possesses elite speed and projects as a quality top-of-the-order hitter in the pro ranks. The 6-foot-1, 160-pound left-handed hitter has a contact-oriented approach, a strong understanding of the strike zone, and a proven ability to create disruption on the bases. He is a well-regarded defensive center fielder who will remain at the position in pro ball. He runs quality routes and covers a lot of ground due to his speed. 7. Dylan Cupp, SS, Cedartown (Ga.) HS Cupp is the top prep infielder in the 2023 MLB draft class. The 6-foot-2, 190-pound shortstop has an advanced toolset with the skills to remain at shortstop long term. Offensively, the right-handed hitter has notable bat speed and a strong understanding of the strike zone. He consistently squares up the baseball and uses the entire field. He flashes quality power potential. Defensively, Cupp has the arm strength, athleticism, lateral movement and instincts to play shortstop in pro ball. 8. Tanner Witt, RHP, Texas Witt is currently recovering from Tommy John surgery. When healthy, Witt has the exciting combination of size and pitch mix to make him the top pitching prospect in the 2023 draft. Witt is a 6-foot-5, 215-pound righty who primarily relies on a low-to-mid-90s fastball, which features movement, and a 12-to-6 curveball. He mixes in a changeup and slider. He attacks the strike zone and features quality control and command of his pitches. 9. Kevin McGonigle, SS, Monsignor Bonner (Pa.) HS McGonigle has performed well this year, especially recently in the PDP League. The 5-foot-11, 185-pound shortstop is a left-handed hitter who consistently has quality at-bats and hits the ball hard. He has a mature approach and strong plate discipline. Defensively, McGonigle has strong instincts and defensive actions. He is athletic and has respectable arm strength. Some scouts believe McGonigle profiles better at second base long term. 10. Brock Wilken, 3B, Wake Forest Wilken is a big-time power hitter who uses all parts of the field. The 6-foot-4, 225-pound right-handed hitter is more of a power over average hitter and is aggressive every time he steps to the plate. His approach sometimes leads to strikeouts, as he has recorded 107 strikeouts to 57 walks in two seasons at Wake Forest. Defensively, Wilken is an adequate defender and will play third base in pro ball due to his strong arm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1984Echoes Posted July 27, 2022 Author Share Posted July 27, 2022 Title: "Who do you WANT?!" Prologue: "Names that Detroit Tiger fans will becoming familiar with over the next twelve months". Main Characters: Dylan Crews - Deluxe Outfielder Jacob Gonzalez - Supreme Shortstop Max Clark - Superb Outfielder Chase Dollander - Essential Ace Walker Jenkins - Powerful Outfielder Enrique Bradfield Jr. - Exciting Outfielder Dylan Cupp - Quality Shortstop Tanner Witt - Very Good Pitcher Kevin McGonigle - Consolation Shortstop Brock Wilken - Rey Rivera 3rd Baseman Plot: "How do we FIX these Tigers?!" Mystery: "WHO murdered Al Avila?!" Conclusion to this mystery: To be Determined!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1776 Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 Unfortunately, none of this matters if the organization can’t develop these kids to be productive at the major league level. Al has proven you can consistently be awarded top tier draft picks and still fall flat on your face. The problem isn’t the draft picks, it’s where they end up after they join the organization. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casimir Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 On the bright side? More high draft picks? ON THE BRIGHT SIDE??? Holy freaking hyperbole..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyMarsh Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 So is "lose for Crews" this years catch phrase? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1984Echoes Posted July 27, 2022 Author Share Posted July 27, 2022 (edited) Hyperbole? That's not the correct term (which is "exaggerated statements"). The correct terminology is "optimism in the face of adversity". Different things. An optimism link in case you need one: https://www.centreforoptimism.com/Optimism-and-Adversity Edited July 27, 2022 by 1984Echoes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1984Echoes Posted July 27, 2022 Author Share Posted July 27, 2022 33 minutes ago, 1776 said: Unfortunately, none of this matters if the organization can’t develop these kids to be productive at the major league level. Al has proven you can consistently be awarded top tier draft picks and still fall flat on your face. The problem isn’t the draft picks, it’s where they end up after they join the organization. The only thing here is that the story is only at the second chapter for Tork/ Greene/ Mize/ Manning/ Baddoo/ Skubal etc... and not even the first chapter on a host of other up and coming prospects. So yes, they've fallen flat on their face this year. But that's NOT the end of the story for those guys.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1984Echoes Posted July 27, 2022 Author Share Posted July 27, 2022 8 minutes ago, RandyMarsh said: So is "lose for Crews" this years catch phrase? Probably. But I like the first 7 guys, and the top 3 guys the best (of course)... so I feel a little more flexible than in years' past... But Lose for Crews (and let's have some Lotto Luck) would seem to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger337 Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 Rooting for your favorite team to lose is the opposite of optimism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1984Echoes Posted July 27, 2022 Author Share Posted July 27, 2022 I'm not rooting for them to lose. I'm rooting for them to win the best 2023 draft pick! 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toddwert Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Chase Dollander has Tigers draft pick written all over him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edman85 Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 (edited) FYI: There are six lottery picks, but the worst six teams don't necessarily get lottery picks. Beyond that, your odds don't get any better beyond being in the worst three. Edited July 29, 2022 by Edman85 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlaskanTigersFan Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 (edited) Too soon? Naaaa.... Tigers will have a top 3 pick (hopefully)! Hah, Hey look! A player from LSU who could go #1!!! We LOVE LSU! https://www.oddschecker.com/us/insight/baseball/mlb/20220803-2023-mlb-mock-draft-ranking-the-top-30-2023-mlb-draft-prospects https://www.prospectslive.com/prospects-live/2022/1/15/2023-mlb-draft-prospects Edited August 4, 2022 by AlaskanTigersFan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkelly Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 I'm pulling for Avila to draft a pitcher with average velocity and a penchant for arm trouble or A player who is locked into one position because he isn't athletic enough to play anywhere else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Cowan Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 I want an R/R first baseman who bats seventh for his college team and whose nickname is "Spaz". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalTiger Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 I want a new GM making the selection 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1984Echoes Posted August 4, 2022 Author Share Posted August 4, 2022 (edited) I don't think I have a problem with Avila making draft selections. It's everywhere else that he seems to be... just... a little... too... weak. Edited August 4, 2022 by 1984Echoes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyMarsh Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 I wonder if we will get a comp balance A pick this year? I know we got one 2 years ago and this past draft we had a B pick so if they alternate years we should be in line to get one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger337 Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 34 minutes ago, RandyMarsh said: I wonder if we will get a comp balance A pick this year? I know we got one 2 years ago and this past draft we had a B pick so if they alternate years we should be in line to get one. Play like you're sick for a comp pick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edman85 Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 (edited) 4 hours ago, RandyMarsh said: I wonder if we will get a comp balance A pick this year? I know we got one 2 years ago and this past draft we had a B pick so if they alternate years we should be in line to get one. Yes. It alternates every year, but I'm operating under the assumption the Tigers are revenue sharing recipients this year. Edit*: Operating under the assumption the Tigers are a bottom 10 revenue team, which makes them eligible for that pick. Edited August 4, 2022 by Edman85 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1984Echoes Posted August 6, 2022 Author Share Posted August 6, 2022 Really pushing for another top draft spot... We are essentially tied with the Cubs & Royals for the #3 spot as of the moment... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edman85 Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 10 minutes ago, 1984Echoes said: Really pushing for another top draft spot... We are essentially tied with the Cubs & Royals for the #3 spot as of the moment... There's a lottery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1984Echoes Posted August 6, 2022 Author Share Posted August 6, 2022 Yep... I forget how the odds (weighting) play out based on position... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motor City Sonics Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 Who even cares anymore? Doesn't matter, they'll mess it up. Even if they hit on the first pick they won't get shit in Roudns 2-10 because they pretty much never do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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