CentralChamps21 Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Chicago picking Kath would make me smile. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanut33tillman Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 I’m gonna guess it’s Del Castillo or Kath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Booo commercial break Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Del Castillo would be terrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySox Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Just now, bmags said: Del Castillo would be terrible. Seconded. Yuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Maybe I’m dumb and walking back on hit rate too much but it’s really hard to pass on Wood. He should probably go to school though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySox Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 (edited) Just now, bmags said: Maybe I’m dumb and walking back on hit rate too much but it’s really hard to pass on Wood. He should probably go to school though. Wood is a massive human. Super interesting prospect. Edited July 12, 2021 by DirtySox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CentralChamps21 Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 It's Kath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold's Leg Lift Posted July 12, 2021 Author Share Posted July 12, 2021 Kath! Sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySox Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Kath! Sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Awesome. Think I like his profile better than our 1st round pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold's Leg Lift Posted July 12, 2021 Author Share Posted July 12, 2021 Just now, DirtySox said: Kath! Sweet. Jinx buy me a coke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold's Leg Lift Posted July 12, 2021 Author Share Posted July 12, 2021 Just now, Buehrle>Wood said: Awesome. Think I like his profile better than our 1st round pick. Agreed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySox Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 I love this change in draft philosophy thus far. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanut33tillman Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Hell yes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Two HS position players in the first two picks. Let's go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 I like this draft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 In past drafts it felt like Sox would work against the depth, ie when there was a ton of HS pitching in 2018 they seemed to go big on college hitters which was weaker. This is opposite, leaning into the depth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Good pick, and more kudos to James Fox. He absolutely nailed this draft. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold's Leg Lift Posted July 12, 2021 Author Share Posted July 12, 2021 Swellenbach to theBraves. Didn't see him getting past them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Pitching at the top last year. Hitting at the top this year. That's the advantage when the MLB team is successful and young Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Parkman Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 (edited) I liked what they did last year, I like what they're doing this year. I wasn't as crazy about Kelley's profile in the 1st round last year but in the 2nd it was a good gamble. Given that they got two top talents at 22 and 57 that's good. Edited July 12, 2021 by Jack Parkman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySox Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 (edited) For the newcomers who haven't followed much draft stuff. Quote Wes Kath Desert Mountain HS, Scottsdale, Ariz.3B Notes: Ht: 6-3 | Wt: 200 | B-T: L-R Commit/Drafted: Arizona State Age At Draft: 19.0 RapScore: 48 BA Grade: 55 | Risk: Extreme Hit: 50 | Power: 60 | Run: 40 | Field: 50 | Arm: 60 Kath got plenty of eyeballs on him as soon as MLB allowed amateur scouts to get back on the field last summer, with the lefthanded-hitting infielder playing in quite a few tournaments leading into his final high school season at Desert Mountain (Ariz.) High. The Arizona State commit was up to the challenge as he steadily started climbing draft boards, putting an exclamation point on his high school career when he slammed a long home run over the right-field bullpen at Tempe Diablo Stadium in the Wolves’ successful Arizona 5-A state championship game. Kath looks the part of an old-school ballplayer, not using batting gloves at the plate and having a consistency to his game. He shows plus raw power with an at least average hit tool, using a nice, easy flat swing and having a plan at the plate. It’s more gap-to-gap doubles power now with the ability to make adjustments and use all fields, but he’s expected to grow into more over-the-fence pop with age and experience. Most scouts believe Kath will have to move off shortstop to a corner infield spot, as he lacks twitchiness and good footwork coupled with his 6-foot-3, 200-pound frame. Observers who think he has a chance to stay at shortstop point out the good instincts and ability to finish plays. He has a plus arm with good carry on his throws. Kath is a below-average runner but better underway. The consensus opinion is that he’s a second-round talent, but there is speculation that with enough teams on him he could go before the end of the first round. Edited July 12, 2021 by DirtySox 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenericUserName Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 (edited) I feel like this is an interesting combo with Montgomery. Two guys who are probably 3B, but might be able to stay at SS. Edited July 12, 2021 by GenericUserName . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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