(Updated 8/2/2022) 2022 MLB Draft and Roster Management Discussion Thread

[Volprofch05]

they just said if he was healthy to start the season Blade’s a 10-15 pick, thats $4.0-$5.5 million vs $1.47 million. He didn’t look too thrilled on camera, his girlfriend did but he didn’t……..going to be interesting few weeks

the girlfriend often looks the most excited, exhibit A:

 

[Volprofch05]

Jordan Beck’s dog looked pretty happy!

 

[TheMookieMonster]

they just said if he was healthy to start the season Blade’s a 10-15 pick, thats $4.0-$5.5 million vs $1.47 million. He didn’t look too thrilled on camera, his girlfriend did but he didn’t……..going to be interesting few weeks

If Blade were to come back next year, it would definitely go a long way to make up for my sadness of losing out on Crawford and the Red Sox not drafting Gilbert or Beck.

 

[Volprofch05]

ESPN has analysis of every first round pick:

2022 MLB draft tracker: O's take Holliday No. 1 overall; Results and analysis for every first-round pick

28. Houston Astros: Drew Gilbert, CF, Tennessee
Who is Gilbert? The face of the most dominant offensive team in recent college baseball history, Gilbert is known for his brash play with the Vols. He hit .362 with a 1.128 OPS on his way to All-SEC honors in 2022. With a high-contact approach and above-average speed to go along with his all-out style, veteran outfielder Brett Gardner is a good place to start when looking for a comp.

Why the Astros took him here: Getting Gilbert here is a really strong draft board value for the Astros. He was ranked No. 11 in McDaniel's pre-draft rankings and nobody would have been surprised if he came off the board 10 picks earlier tonight after his big season at Tennessee. Gilbert has a high floor and his ceiling is an everyday center fielder who makes teams pay for skipping over him tonight -- and continues to play with a chip on his shoulder for years.

 

[TN_gal]

 

[BP4Prez]

they just said if he was healthy to start the season Blade’s a 10-15 pick, thats $4.0-$5.5 million vs $1.47 million. He didn’t look too thrilled on camera, his girlfriend did but he didn’t……..going to be interesting few weeks

I can’t see it. If it were Tommy John, per se, I think it would definitely be in play. With it being his shoulder I think it’s a different story, however. He’s another injury away from potentially falling further.

 

[TN_gal]

 

[Volprofch05]

Jud Fabian picked #67 by orioles after being pick #40 last year and not signing, didn't work out so well

 

[MAD]

Jud Fabian picked #67 by orioles after being pick #40 last year and not signing, didn't work out so well

That’s the example from earlier this afternoon. That probably scares others in holding out for a bigger payday next year

 

[VolPack22]

That’s the example from earlier this afternoon. That probably scares others in holding out for a bigger payday next year

Or you could be like Rocker and go from being 10th to 3rd.

 

[TN_gal]

 

[Weezer]

Wonder how far certain players need to fall to decide it's better to come back?

 

[mr.checkerboards]

Im really happy for Drew and Blade, but man I hope they get traded, I dont like the teams either went to. Now, it will be fun watching Beck hit tanks in Coors though.

 

[TN_gal]

 

[Coddlecreek1]

The 2022 MLB Draft begins Sunday, July 17th, 2022 at 7PM EDT (ESPN, MLB Network) and ends Tuesday, July 19th, 2022. There are 20 rounds in this year's draft.

When: July 17, at 7PM EDT; July 18, at 2PM EDT; July 19, at 2PM EDT
Where: Los Angeles, Calif.

I decided to use Google spreadsheets this year to keep track of our draft-eligible players, incoming freshman signees, JUCO signees, 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 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

• Everything you need to know about the Draft
• 2022 MLB Draft News, Dates, Tracker and Prospects | MLB.com
• Tennessee Baseball Guide To The MLB Draft | Rocky Top Insider
• Looking at Where Vols Are Landing in Latest MLB Mock Drafts

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11. Drew Gilbert (21.8), CF, Tennessee
25. Jordan Beck (21.1), RF, Tennessee
52. Blade Tidwell (21.0), RHP, Tennessee
63. Reggie Crawford (21.6), LHP, UConn
78. Trey Lipscomb (22.0), 3B, Tennessee
91. Ben Joyce (21.8), RHP, Tennessee
194. Alex Stanwich (18.8) CF Lincoln-Way East HS (IL) (Tennessee)
211. Jorel Ortega (21.4) 2B Tennessee

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INTERVIEWS

Coach Vitello interview on SportsTalk (7/13/22)




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College Baseball - Transfer Portal Tracker

Expectations next year?

Thanks for sharing and organizing

 

[TN_gal]

 

[NighthawkVol]

With or without Crawford we will be fine. Maui, Denton and Alexander are all great portal pickups that fill needs.

Yeah, Crawford was an out of the blue luxury. Would’ve been nice to have him, but happy for the kid.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Hate that he is an Astro, but so stoked for Drew to get to the big leagues.

 

[cobbwebb0710]

I can’t wait to see @TheMookieMonster @VolPack22 and @W.TN.Orange Blood Wearing a Tidwell, Mets Jersey!

 

[cobbwebb0710]

Hate that he is an Astro, but so stoked for Drew to get to the big leagues.

I’m about 90% sure that’s one of the fellas he was meeting with at fieldhouse social, last week!!
If I had done my homework(butted in to their conversation ) I could’ve been elevated to insider status!

 

[MAD]

Thanks @TN_gal , this was a lot of fun last night. First time watching the MLB draft, really enjoyed it.

 

[MAD]

Kill me.

You doing okay man?
I know it was a rough for you last night.

 

[MAD]

I can’t wait to see @TheMookieMonster @VolPack22 and @W.TN.Orange Blood Wearing a Tidwell, Mets Jersey!
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[TN_gal]

Thanks @TN_gal , this was a lot of fun last night. First time watching the MLB draft, really enjoyed it.

You're welcome, @mad4vols ! Glad you had fun watching your first MLB draft last night. It was great watching Coach V on the MLB Network and seeing three of our guys get drafted.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

You doing okay man?
I know it was a rough for you last night.

Haha, I’m fine. Just really wanted a Vol on the Sox. We needed a college OF badly, so surprised we didn’t take a single one the entire night.