(Updated 8/2/23) 2023 MLB Draft and Roster Management Discussion Thread

[TN_gal]

The 2023 MLB Draft begins Sunday, July 9th, 2023 at 7PM EDT (ESPN, MLB Network) and ends Tuesday, July 11th, 2023. There are 20 rounds in this year's draft.

When: July 9, 2023 (Round 1, 2) at 7PM EDT; July 10, 2023 (Rounds 3-10) at 2PM EDT; July 11, 2023 (Rounds 11-20) at 2PM EDT

TV channels: ESPN, MLB Network (Round 1)

Where: Lumen Field, Seattle, WA.

Like last year, I decided to use Google spreadsheets this year to keep track of our draft-eligible players, incoming freshman class /signees, JUCO class, and (outgoing/incoming) transfers. Scroll down, and at the bottom of the spreadsheet, you will see four tabs for the four categories mentioned above. You can toggle back and forth between tabs to see players and their info. If anyone has additional info, please let me know in the replies, and I’ll do my best to update. During the draft, I'll try to update our draftees with round and MLB team.

I'll also update this OP with additional links, articles, and information as they become available. Feel free to post any links or info you find. Thanks everyone!



LINKS AND RESOURCES

• MLB Draft Tracker
• 2023 MLB Draft News, Dates, Tracker and Prospects | MLB.com
• Keith Law's MLB Mock Draft 2.0: First round changes as intel increases closer to draft (Chase Dollander #9 to the Colorado Rockies)
• Which Tennessee Players Are Projected First Round Picks In Upcoming MLB Draft | Rocky Top Insider
• Tennessee baseball roster 2024: Drew Beam, transfer portal needs
• Tennessee baseball, Chase Dollander headed for big 2023 MLB Draft
• Tennessee Baseball 2023 MLB Draft Preview | Rocky Top Insider
• MLB Draft: Mock Draft 5.0 - Paul Skenes, Dylan Crews & Under-Slots - Future Stars Series

ONGOING DISCUSSION THREADS

Portal Activity (News and Rumors)
2024 Lineup

INCOMING TRANSFERS

RHP AJ Causey (Transfer Jacksonville State)
RHP Nate Snead - (Transfer Wichita State)
Cannon Peebles
Inf/Of Ryan Galanie - transfer from Wofford
3B - Billy Amick - Clemson Transfer
C Dalton Bargo (Missouri Transfer)

PODCASTS

New Diamond Vols podcast: MLB Draft Preview with guest Joe Doyle (cohosts Ben McKee, Wes Rucker, and VFL Will Heflin):

 

[TN_gal]

The 2023 Draft Thread is now active. I'll try my best to keep things updated.

 

[Volgrandpa]

Very Nice!

 

[Volprofch05]

Exciting to see this thread!

The athletic has Chase Dollander going at #9 to Colorado

Keith Law's MLB Mock Draft 2.0: First round changes as intel increases closer to draft

9. Colorado Rockies – Chase Dollander, RHP, Tennessee
Word is the Rockies would probably take the best college pitcher available here, which could be Dollander, Lowder, maybe even Joe Whitman if you really value the lefthandedness. They’d love Walker Jenkins and they’re in on Meyer

 

[TN_gal]

Thanks @Volprofch05!

Appreciate the info!

 

[Volfan1000]

Exciting to see this thread!

The athletic has Chase Dollander going at #9 to Colorado

Keith Law's MLB Mock Draft 2.0: First round changes as intel increases closer to draft

I would like to see Fleming or Joyce fall to the Braves at 24.

 

[Volprofch05]

I would like to see Fleming or Joyce fall to the Braves at 24.

For Braves fans, the athletic has Brock Wilken, 3B Wake Forest at #24

 

[cthvolsfan]

@TN_gal Thank you for the info. Great job.

Are Trip Brown and Alex Perry, both JUCO's, no longer coming to TN? Or maybe they committed for a later class.

 

[knoxvol52]

Would love to see Lindsey end up in Dodger Blue pitching with Walker Buehler in a couple of years.

 

[Ttucke11]

Exciting to see this thread!

The athletic has Chase Dollander going at #9 to Colorado

Keith Law's MLB Mock Draft 2.0: First round changes as intel increases closer to draft

I hope not for Dollander. Colorado kills pitching careers.

 

[chuckiepoo]

@TN_gal Thank you for the info. Great job.

Are Trip Brown and Alex Perry, both JUCO's, no longer coming to TN? Or maybe they committed for a later class.

According to the Hyannis roster he is identifying that way, got to get him here though, why I don’t follow recruiting.

I found him as a pitcher for Jacksonville State, so must be a transfer.
I agree with you that following recruiting can be tough.

Great question but not really the focus of this thread. These two quotes are lifted from the Summer Ball 2023 thread where you may be able to track down your two JUCO targets. Good luck!

 

[TN_gal]

@TN_gal Thank you for the info. Great job.

Are Trip Brown and Alex Perry, both JUCO's, no longer coming to TN? Or maybe they committed for a later class.

You're welcome!

I'm not sure about those two. They could very well be committed for a later class.

To be honest, it's a challenge finding current info on committed JUCO players. I've had to piece info together.

 

[JarFly]

Many thanks TN_gal for the thread, the work, and the info.

 

[TN_gal]

Many thanks TN_gal for the thread, the work, and the info.

You’re welcome! I enjoy putting this together and hope it helps to have all the info in one thread.

 

[knoxvol52]

You’re welcome! I enjoy putting this together and hope it helps to have all the info in one thread.

Doesn't Pittsburgh have number 1 pick,if so I see them choosing a high school pitcher instead of Skenes or Crews. Small market ecomically better for them plus longer time frame to develop the player.

 

[TN_gal]

Doesn't Pittsburgh have number 1 pick,if so I see them choosing a high school pitcher instead of Skenes or Crews. Small market ecomically better for them plus longer time frame to develop the player.

Yes, Pittsburgh has the number 1 pick.

 

[preacherman20]

I'm guessing Pirates trade with someone for 2 first round picks because they cannot afford any of the top three players ask.

 

[OldTimer]

I'm guessing Pirates trade with someone for 2 first round picks because they cannot afford any of the top three players ask.

or they negotiate with a 5th or 6th overall pick to take less money......and draft them #1

 

[beefvol44]

Thank you.

 

[knoxvol52]

CBS sports is predicting Crews to the Pirates, Skenes to Tigers at number 2 and Dollander going at #20 to the Toronto Bluejays. Pirates might choose Crews they have $16,185,700 in Draft Pool Money most of anybody.

 

[vol66]

Four Tennessee baseball players invited to 2023 MLB Draft Combine

SIAP

 

[Vols330]

Looks like Zane is gone.

 

[OldTimer]

Looks like Zane is gone.

Zane will sign no matter where he’s taken and he should. He was a huge contributor this year and a nice pickup.

 

[508mikey]

The 2023 MLB Draft begins Sunday, July 9th, 2023 at 7PM EDT (ESPN, MLB Network) and ends Tuesday, July 11th, 2023. There are 20 rounds in this year's draft.

When: July 9, 2023 (Round 1, 2) at 7PM EDT; July 10, 2023 (Rounds 3-10) at 2PM EDT; July 11, 2023 (Rounds 11-20) at 2PM EDT

TV channels: ESPN, MLB Network (Round 1)

Where: Lumen Field, Seattle, WA.

Like last year, I decided to use Google spreadsheets this year to keep track of our draft-eligible players, incoming freshman class /signees, JUCO class, and (outgoing/incoming) transfers. Scroll down, and at the bottom of the spreadsheet, you will see four tabs for the four categories mentioned above. You can toggle back and forth between tabs to see players and their info. If anyone has additional info, please let me know in the replies, and I’ll do my best to update. During the draft, I'll try to update our draftees with round and MLB team.

I'll also update this OP with additional links, articles, and information as they become available. Feel free to post any links or info you find. Thanks everyone!



LINKS AND RESOURCES

• 2023 MLB Draft News, Dates, Tracker and Prospects | MLB.com
• Keith Law's MLB Mock Draft 2.0: First round changes as intel increases closer to draft (Chase Dollander #9 to the Colorado Rockies)

ONGOING DISCUSSION THREADS

Portal Activity (NO RUMORS)

Just wondering about Burns and Beam why aren't they listed ?

 

[vol66]

Just wondering about Burns and Beam why aren't they listed ?

Not eligible, they are sophomores, just off the top of my head.