The 2024 MLB Draft - Discussion Thread

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TheMookieMonster said:
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 😎

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I would like to see my Braves draft Dreiling or Moore because Acuna has had serious ACL injuries and i doubt if he will be the same player in 2025 and beyond.
 
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931Vol said:
I strongly disagree with that. Their splits are nearly identical over an almost identical sample size. I think the recency bias is getting to you.
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I actually agree with him. Dreiling has a better innate ability to put the bat on the ball. DD has high end ceiling as a hitter, whereas I think Tears’ ceiling is a little lower as a hitter. Tears does have more natural power, though.
 
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NighthawkVol said:
I actually agree with him. Dreiling has a better innate ability to put the bat on the ball. DD has high end ceiling as a hitter, whereas I think Tears’ ceiling is a little lower as a hitter. Tears does have more natural power, though.
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I agree with what you’re saying 100%. Dreiling probably is a better pure hitter, whereas Tears is a better all around player. It was the comment “Tears isn't in the stratosphere as Dreiling as far as hitting goes.” that I had a problem with. That’s absolutely insane to say.
 
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931Vol said:
I agree with what you’re saying 100%. Dreiling probably is a better pure hitter, whereas Tears is a better all around player. It was the comment “Tears isn't in the stratosphere as Dreiling as far as hitting goes.” that I had a problem with. That’s absolutely insane to say.
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I think it’s fair to say Dreiling probably has the higher floor but Tears has the higher ceiling if he reaches his potential
 
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rockytop25 said:
I think it’s fair to say Dreiling probably has the higher floor but Tears has the higher ceiling if he reaches his potential
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I absolutely agree. Dreiling’s bat is phenomenal but Tears is a plus hitter, plus fielder, and has a plus arm.
 
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931Vol said:
Yes, and so is KT. People gloss over the fact that KT drove in the winning run because of the Ensley slide.
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UT was up 4 runs when he got that hit. The fact that it ended up being the winning run is the result of UT giving up 4 runs the next inning, not especially clutch hitting. Comparing that to all the times DD got a big hit when UT was tied or behind or needed a 2 out hit with runners on…they’re not the same thing. DD was the most clutch hitter on the team. Easily.
 
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NighthawkVol said:
UT was up 4 runs when he got that hit. The fact that it ended up being the winning run is the result of UT giving up 4 runs the next inning, not especially clutch hitting. Comparing that to all the times DD got a big hit when UT was tied or behind or needed a 2 out hit with runners on…they’re not the same thing. DD was the most clutch hitter on the team. Easily.
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I’m not comparing the two. I’m simply stating that KT is clutch too. Adding onto the lead at that point was crucial. The season is also a heck of a lot longer than a single 3 game series. There seems to be a lot recency bias. KT is and has been a more toolsy player and a better overall player. That’s why he is higher rated and is projected to go before Dreiling in the MLB draft.
 
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931Vol said:
I’m not comparing the two. I’m simply stating that KT is clutch too. Adding onto the lead at that point was crucial. The season is also a heck of a lot longer than a single 3 game series. There seems to be a lot recency bias. KT is and has been a more toolsy player and a better overall player. That’s why he is higher rated and is projected to go before Dreiling in the MLB draft.
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I'm with you on all of that. But I disagree with the scouting grades on Dreilings hitting. I think there's another level in his bat. Also they are very tight in projections either could go before or after each other. But they're both awesome, go Vols!
 
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Ttucke11 said:
I'm with you on all of that. But I disagree with the scouting grades on Dreilings hitting. I think there's another level in his bat. Also they are very tight in projections either could go before or after each other. But they're both awesome, go Vols!
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I still recognize that dreiling’s bat is probably better. KT and DD are both graded a 50 bat, but I think DD arguably has a 55 bat. KT has a 55 Power compared to 50 Power for DD. Again, I think they could’ve given DD a 55 power grade.
 
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931Vol said:
I still recognize that dreiling’s bat is probably better. KT and DD are both graded a 50 bat, but I think DD arguably has a 55 bat. KT has a 55 Power compared to 50 Power for DD. Again, I think they could’ve given DD a 55 power grade.
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Yeah but you are saying KT is clutch. I am not as sure about that. I am a huge KT fan. It also doesn't mean he is choker. Really he is just in the middle.
 
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Volfan1000 said:
That is true but I doubt that Anthopoulos gives him a contract extension unless he proves that he can stay healthy.
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AA bets on sooner for a discount. Anything less than $50 a year gets signed tomorrow imo. And he won’t wait until the team options in ‘27 and ‘28.
 
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