The 2024 MLB Draft - Discussion Thread

[Weezer]

Drafted thus far are:
- SS Ty Southisene (4th round - will sign)
- SS Trey Snyder (5th round - will sign)
- RHP Anson Seibert (16th round - has an injury and academic issues to work through, so most think he's got a pretty good shot at coming to campus)
- OF Lucas Ramirez (17th round - already being reported that he's expected to sign with the Angels)
- OF Ethan Wagner (17th round - not much has been said here, but we probably have a decent shot at getting him to campus)

And you of course have Rataczak as well, but he's a transfer. I'll be super surprised if he ends up in Knoxville.

Ethan Wagner? Did not see him listed as one of our signees.

 

[ThatVolGuy]

Ethan Wagner? Did not see him listed as one of our signees.

From Jefferson City. Here's his PG profile.

 

[NighthawkVol]

So Manny Marin wasn’t drafted?

 

[ThatVolGuy]

So Manny Marin wasn’t drafted?

No, only the five I previously listed were drafted. Draft is officially done.

McKee is saying that Wagner will likely sign, and Rataczak is expected to sign, too. Still feels like Seibert will make it to campus. So, that means 4 of the 5 signees drafted are likely gone, along with Rataczak.

Zander is apparently close to signing an undrafted deal with the Minnesota Twins.

 

[Weezer]

No, only the five I previously listed were drafted. Draft is officially done.

McKee is saying that Wagner will likely sign, and Rataczak is expected to sign, too. Still feels like Seibert will make it to campus. So, that means 4 of the 5 signees drafted are likely gone, along with Rataczak.

Zander is apparently close to signing an undrafted deal with the Minnesota Twins.

Would have been nice to get Ramirez and Wagner to campus. I hate losing HS kids drafted so late.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Wagner officially signing, SIAP.

So Ramirez, Wagner, Snyder, and Southisene gone. Only question is Seibert.

 

[dale1998]

Good info.

 

[MAD]

 

[ThatVolGuy]

To me, Southisene and Snyder were not surprises. Seibert was a bit of a surprise, but it seems like we're in a good spot with him still. I have no clue what the expectation was with Ramirez and Wagner. I'm definitely somewhat surprised about Rataczak, but understand him wanting to take his shot.

Overall, we are retaining A LOT of very talented guys. Could have been so much worse.

 

[NighthawkVol]

Regardless of what happens with Seibert, this draft has been a huge win.

 

[dale1998]

Royals have taken pitchers 16/19 so far.

Looks like they are committed to solving a problem.

The Dodgers did that one year like 3-5 years ago. Not the Covid year when there was only 5 rounds.

 

[knoxvol52]

Would have been nice to get Ramirez and Wagner to campus. I hate losing HS kids drafted so late.

Some individuals don't like College.

 

[Cosmo Kramer]

 

[6-4-3]

Sechrist with a FA deal with Twins. That should wrap things up for this year’s draft eligible roster

 

[NighthawkVol]

Sechrist with a FA deal with Twins. That should wrap things up for this year’s draft eligible roster

Stark and Kirby are possibilities to get a FA opportunity.

 

[AllThingsTN]

Ramirez was a little surprising but Wagner being drafted and signing I didn’t see coming. That being said, if we can somehow get Seibert to campus…this was as good as we could’ve asked for. And even if that’s not the case this was still a great haul.

 

[Volgrandpa]

How many days do the drafted players have to sign a contract? I think there is a set day but not sure.

 

[docholiday]

Keeping all these lethal arms on Rocky Top is simply amazing. I am not worried about position players going to the draft.

 

[Christian Lowe]

Some individuals don't like College.

I definitely wouldn’t have went if I didn’t have to lol

 

[dale1998]

From Jefferson City. Here's his PG profile.

Did he go to high school out of state?

 

[dale1998]

I definitely wouldn’t have went if I didn’t have to lol

 

[dale1998]

I have a degree but do not use it. College is so overrated.

 

[TheBigOne10]

Bargo could play first in a pinch I’d imagine. Big frame.

 

[dale1998]

How many days do the drafted players have to sign a contract? I think there is a set day but not sure.

August 1st according to Jonathan Mayo on MLB.

Question though how did the juco pitcher Drew Pestka drafted last year sign with Reds in June of this year? Do guys have different rules than 4 year college guys with signing?

 

[@1RBFjr]

I get that it’s not for everyone, but I appreciate my education and degrees. I like learning

It’s important to have street smarts aka walking around sense.