Rankin Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 (edited) The White Sox went prep heavy in the 2nd-4th rounds. Learn more about the third round selection, RHP Andrew Dalquist, HERE. Learn more about the speedy outfielder, James Beard, HERE. Edited June 7, 2019 by Rankin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxJon Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 James Beard has to be my favorite Sox pick, feel like we just got a more raw Abrams with a higher ceiling in an OFer form (I think Abrams moves there) 3 rounds later Pumped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moan4Yoan Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 (edited) 26 minutes ago, ChiSoxJon said: James Beard has to be my favorite Sox pick, feel like we just got a more raw Abrams with a higher ceiling in an OFer form (I think Abrams moves there) 3 rounds later Pumped Good point. And with as risky of a pick as Abrams was because of how high he was picked, the Sox mitigated all of that potential risk by taking a potentially comparable player much later in the draft. Edited June 5, 2019 by Moan4Yoan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxJon Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 1 minute ago, Moan4Yoan said: Good point. And with as risky of a pick as Abrams was because of high high he was picked, the Sox mitigated all of that potential risk by taking a potentially comparable player much later in the draft. Exactly, hopefully we can develop him and maximize his talents, super raw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveno89 Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 13 hours ago, Moan4Yoan said: Good point. And with as risky of a pick as Abrams was because of how high he was picked, the Sox mitigated all of that potential risk by taking a potentially comparable player much later in the draft. Big difference being Abrams might stick in the middle IF, and projects to have a little above average hit tool. Beard's hit tool is unknown at this stage due to lack of competition. I like the pick though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppysox Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 Beard is a Great pick from what little I know. I love speedy guys. The great ones can run you out of the park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierSox Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 At worst if Beard can't hit he could be a valuable pinch runner in a playoff series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moan4Yoan Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 4 hours ago, HoosierSox said: At worst if Beard can't hit he could be a valuable pinch runner in a playoff series. Nah, he still has to be better than that. If you want a guy like this, just do what the Cubs did and signs guy like Terrance Gore. They are a dime a dozen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierSox Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 1 hour ago, Moan4Yoan said: Nah, he still has to be better than that. If you want a guy like this, just do what the Cubs did and signs guy like Terrance Gore. They are a dime a dozen. Chances of a 4th round pick making it to the majors are not high. Especially a raw high school kid. If he makes it as a pinch runner that's a win. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySox Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 (edited) Via Kiley's chat yesterday. Re: Beard. Quote Charlie: James Beard, Tim Anderson, LouBob foot race. Who you got? Kiley McDaniel: Beard could be the fastest man in pro baseball. It would need to be something like him and Billy Hamilton and Buxton to be close Edited June 6, 2019 by DirtySox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 26 minutes ago, DirtySox said: Via Kiley's chat yesterday. Re: Beard. The interesting thing to see when he arrives is how much he has progressed. Kiley mentioned he didn't even make area codes last summer in a not particularly competitive area. But the BA writeup and hostetler mentioned significant improvement in bat this senior year, but against crap competition. He's raw regardless, but will be interesting to see how his progression translates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moan4Yoan Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 (edited) 22 hours ago, HoosierSox said: Chances of a 4th round pick making it to the majors are not high. Especially a raw high school kid. If he makes it as a pinch runner that's a win. No, I’m sorry but no 4th round draft pick only making the big leagues as a pinch runner is a win. Like I said, a player with pinch running as his only skill is a dime a dozen. You can sign Terrance Gore at the minimum for that. Edited June 7, 2019 by Moan4Yoan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierSox Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 7 hours ago, Moan4Yoan said: No, I’m sorry but no 4th round draft pick only making the big leagues as a pinch runner is a win. Like I said, a player with pinch running as his only skill is a dime a dozen. You can sign Terrance Gore at the minimum for that. https://sabr.org/research/chances-drafted-baseball-player-making-major-leagues-quantitative-study A high school position player drafted in the 4th round has a 6% chance of making the major leagues. I would say making it as a pinch runner is a win even if they are a dime a dozen as you say. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 Also it’s weird they are a dime a dozen but you can only mention one, who has made quite a career out of literally only one skill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveno89 Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 3 hours ago, bmags said: Also it’s weird they are a dime a dozen but you can only mention one, who has made quite a career out of literally only one skill. The MLB draft is the strangest of any professional sport. Prep arms are high risk of busting, but also very high reward if they pan out. Most of your top starting pitching prospects come from the high school ranks it seems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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