The 2024 MLB Draft - Discussion Thread

[TrippieRedd]

Marin was the starting SS at Team USA as well if I’m not mistaken. He's currently on campus.

Yup and Abernathy will be a star 2nd base here.

 

[TrippieRedd]

Most of the players that have a “rank” on the draft tracker that have been skipped over so far have been all HS kids.

That’s tells me most of those guys, if not all will be going to college

 

[cobbwebb0710]

This is a strange draft with the # of college picks vs. high school players.

The game has changed, imo. Why draft a 17 year old and hope he develops in the minors over 4-5 years when a kid can develop against other future MLBers in a conference like the SEC for 2-3 years.

 

[TrippieRedd]

The game has changed, imo. Why draft a 17 year old and hope he develops in the minors over 4-5 years when a kid can develop against other future MLBers in a conference like the SEC for 2-3 years.

Yup

I think they need to do away with HS.

 

[mr.checkerboards]

 

[TrippieRedd]

Niceeeeeee

 

[Vols4us]

The game has changed, imo. Why draft a 17 year old and hope he develops in the minors over 4-5 years when a kid can develop against other future MLBers in a conference like the SEC for 2-3 years.

Exactly. Which is why MLB orgs reduced the number of farm clubs as the college game and player development improved. It cut overall org costs.

 

[Volz865]

Nice!

 

[Shrimp&Grits&Vols]

I don’t understand the college draft very well. Is there anyone that was drafted have the option of coming back for us? Like they want to improve or is everyone that got drafted gone?

 

[give_him 6]

Royals are my 2nd favorite team. This has been a good day! Loading up on the Vols! Jared Dickey, Beam and Causey!

Royals are my adopted team after living here for 20 years. I’m ecstatic that they took 2 Vols today.

 

[mr.checkerboards]

I don’t understand the college draft very well. Is there anyone that was drafted have the option of coming back for us? Like they want to improve or is everyone that got drafted gone?

No, they have until a certain date to sign. If they dont sign they could come back.

 

[ThatVolGuy]

FYI, Eric Cain with VQ said he's gotten updated info about Seibert over the past few days and feels pretty confident he won't be drafted.

 

[AngryButchJones]

Man this draft is turning out to be legit best case scenario for us, wow

 

[Jax_Vol]

How many did we have drafted off of the 'Champions of the Free World' team?

4 the first day.....plus Drew and KT.

 

[Shrimp&Grits&Vols]

No, they have until a certain date to sign. If they dont sign they could come back.

So it’s a wasted draft pick for the team that selected them? Or do they hold rights?

 

[Thanos]

FYI, Eric Cain with VQ said he's gotten updated info about Seibert over the past few days and feels pretty confident he won't be drafted.

He’s working through one of his big issues but there’s another BIG thing he’s got to get through that kept the mlb teams away before he can pitch here. I’m sure it will come out after the draft.

 

[TechnoVol]

He’s working through one of his big issues but there’s another BIG thing he’s got to get through that kept the mlb teams away before he can pitch here. I’m sure it will come out after the draft.

Cryptic post is cryptic.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

The game has changed, imo. Why draft a 17 year old and hope he develops in the minors over 4-5 years when a kid can develop against other future MLBers in a conference like the SEC for 2-3 years.

This. I’ve seen some analysts compare the SEC to High-A ball. Recruits understand that and also see that NIL can help offset some of the draft bonus loss by going to college and they can develop with some of the best coaching staffs in all of baseball and not have to slum it in the minors.

Considering how quickly some college players ascend to the majors, it’s makes complete sense to go develop in a more enjoyable environment, get national attention in the post-season, and potentially improve your stock.

 

[mr.checkerboards]

So it’s a wasted draft pick for the team that selected them? Or do they hold rights?

Sort of. If its in the first round, they get a pick in the next years draft. If its somewhere else, they can use the extra money in their bonus pool to maybe pay someone over slot to get them to sign.

 

[mr.checkerboards]

Another arm making it to campus.

 

[AllThingsTN]

So it’s a wasted draft pick for the team that selected them? Or do they hold rights?

No the team does not hold the rights if the player doesn’t sign.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

EDIT: Sorry, I see this was already posted.

 

[knoxvol52]

The game has changed, imo. Why draft a 17 year old and hope he develops in the minors over 4-5 years when a kid can develop against other future MLBers in a conference like the SEC for 2-3 years.

The teams that consistently win or are in playoffs every season such as the Braves and Dodgers still went the high school route. They are in no hurry to rush players to MLB. It's good to see guys choose College route but I still rather draft a 17 year old and develop him in farm system.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

 

[cobbwebb0710]

I hope they get someone better to sing the national anthem for the actual all star game!
That poor girl was terrible!!