The 2024 MLB Draft - Discussion Thread

[TheMookieMonster]

I figured since the off-season is in full swing and the draft is right around the corner and perhaps the most Vol and Vol signees to ever be drafted, we should have a place to discuss in the coming weeks.

Here is the latest MLB mock draft. And peep that pick for Boston

 

[AllThingsTN]

They don’t have Billy as a 1st rounder?

 

[Ttucke11]

They don’t have Billy as a 1st rounder?

They had him in the supplemental 1st to the Twins. Good thread Mookie.

 

[AllThingsTN]

They had him in the supplemental 1st to the Twins. Good thread Mookie.

Okay I’ll take that. I honestly think there’s a chance Burke could end up a 1st rounder as well.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

It is definitely interesting to see the progressive shift towards more college talent in the first round than high school. It’s been more apparent each year, and this might be the most stark example yet.

 

[Maxwell865]

What is the deal with all the talk of JJ Wetherholt going #1? Condon and Jac Cag just seem like generational players to me.

 

[Ttucke11]

What is the deal with all the talk of JJ Wetherholt going #1? Condon and Jac Cag just seem like generational players to me.

As a Guardians fan, I'll explain. Cleveland is a poverty franchise. Explanation over (Yes we are having a phenomenal season so far. Doesn't change that ownership is pathetic).

 

[Berry4Heisman14]

As a Guardians fan, I'll explain. Cleveland is a poverty franchise. Explanation over (Yes we are having a phenomenal season so far. Doesn't change that ownership is pathetic).

I actually went to a game in Cleveland this past Sunday. That stadium imo needs some work, it’s not bad necessarily it’s just….bland? Not the worst I’ve been to however, that belongs to the Rays

 

[dale1998]

They don’t have Billy as a 1st rounder?

Billy is going to have show teams he won’t chase 1-2 pitch in dirt every time. I think Dreilings stock rose in Omaha and Amicks dropped.

 

[lukeneyland]

Billy is going to have show teams he won’t chase 1-2 pitch in dirt every time. I think Dreilings stock rose in Omaha and Amicks dropped.

Billy’s bat speed projects extremely well imo

 

[lukeneyland]

Is Causey coming back? I hope so. I think he’s got fantastic potential. I love the slurve and changeup

 

[dale1998]

Is Causey coming back? I hope so. I think he’s got fantastic potential. I love the slurve and changeup

He is gone.

 

[knoxvol52]

Teams at top use to drafting early are going to draft MLB ready players in College. Teams like the Braves and Dodgers amongst other that pick later in first still would rather have the 16 or 17 year old high school pitcher and develop them in farm system.

Good teams are in no rush for players to develop.

 

[lukeneyland]

He is gone.

Best of luck to him. I think he could be an effective reliever with more development

 

[Volz865]

Was glancing at the MLB.com draft rankings and man I did not realize how many high school kids Tony had committed who are top 150 draft prospects. If we get them to campus, we’re gonna have an incredible freshman class. I encourage you to check it out.

 

[NighthawkVol]

Was glancing at the MLB.com draft rankings and man I did not realize how many high school kids Tony had committed who are top 150 draft prospects. If we get them to campus, we’re gonna have an incredible freshman class. I encourage you to check it out.

Tennessee signees at 84, 95, 110, 122, 149, and 154.

Moore at 25
Amick at 26
Beam at 63
Burke at 64
Tears at 65
Dreiling at 72

Top Baseball Draft Prospects

The Official Site of Major League Baseball

www.mlb.com

 

[Vols330]

Tennessee signees at 84, 95, 110, 122, 149, and 154.

Moore at 25
Amick at 26
Beam at 63
Burke at 64
Tears at 65
Dreiling at 72

Top Baseball Draft Prospects

The Official Site of Major League Baseball

www.mlb.com

Tears isn't in the stratosphere as Dreiling as far as hitting goes. Tears has many holes that big leaguers will expose, but his defense and arm is elite.

 

[dale1998]

Tennessee signees at 84, 95, 110, 122, 149, and 154.

Moore at 25
Amick at 26
Beam at 63
Burke at 64
Tears at 65
Dreiling at 72

Top Baseball Draft Prospects

The Official Site of Major League Baseball

www.mlb.com

I listened to the MLB pipeline podcast yesterday and they are projecting that Moore goes first round, Amick in between first and second round with comp picks, and Beam, Burke, Tears and Drieling all in second round. The draft shows where you are as a program and if you have 6 guys go in the first round two rounds sends a statement. Just look at our football program which I believe is on the rise last NFL draft Jaylen Wright was first Vol taken and it was in the third round.

 

[dale1998]

Tennessee signees at 84, 95, 110, 122, 149, and 154.

Moore at 25
Amick at 26
Beam at 63
Burke at 64
Tears at 65
Dreiling at 72

Top Baseball Draft Prospects

The Official Site of Major League Baseball

www.mlb.com

They have updated prospect list to 250 Causey is 242.

Signees

96 Kuhns

108 Siebert

122 Abernathy

149 Marin

155 Snyder

 

[NighthawkVol]

They have updated prospect list to 250 Causey is 242.

Signees

96 Kuhns

108 Siebert

122 Abernathy

149 Marin

155 Snyder

No Southisene?

 

[NighthawkVol]

No Southisene?

Just looked…he’s at 111.

 

[TrippieRedd]

Crossing every part of my body we can keep South and Abernathy.

 

[dale1998]

Just looked…he’s at 111.

No Southisene?

Sorry missed him thanks for catching.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

I’m not sure if it’s been mentioned anywhere on this board yet, so many threads these days, but Tony is going to be an analyst on the MLB Draft coverage again. 2nd time in 3 years. Just more recruiting ammunition. And further proof we are the premier program in college baseball now.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

I don’t have a BA subscription but did see someone say this latest BA mock that just dropped has Christian Moore at 8th. I think this is the highest he has been mocked yet.