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

#902
#902
Volfan1000 said:
McKee said on the podcast yesterday that Vitello and his staff are going to fill this position within the current roster.
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Unless a youngster makes a huge move, it looks like it's Dickey and Taylor competing for the spot. I'd have to think that makes it even less likely Skenes ends up here. Maybe he's so sure of his ability that he feels he can take a weekend spot here? Would love to see that.
 
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#904
I did not notice, did Redmond Walsh get picked up by anyone? He maybe didn't have overwhelming stuff, but he sure could come in and close a game down at the end.
 
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AllVolinGA said:
I did not notice, did Redmond Walsh get picked up by anyone? He maybe didn't have overwhelming stuff, but he sure could come in and close a game down at the end.
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I haven't seen anything, but, not sure about this now, but I think I recall Luc saying in an interview that he decided to stay this past year and enroll in a 2-year MS program. Again, I could've misunderstood that, but if that's correct, then Walsh probably is in the same program since they're both in aerospace engineering. That program would be a big deal and I could see why they would want to finish that up. It's been posted that Luc is now giving batting lessons at Diamond baseball in West Knoxville, which could signal that he plans on staying in the area. That career could be more enticing than the undrafted MLB free agent route.
 
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Volprofch05 said:
I haven't seen anything, but, not sure about this now, but I think I recall Luc saying in an interview that he decided to stay this past year and enroll in a 2-year MS program. Again, I could've misunderstood that, but if that's correct, then Walsh probably is in the same program since they're both in aerospace engineering. That program would be a big deal and I could see why they would want to finish that up. It's been posted that Luc is now giving batting lessons at Diamond baseball in West Knoxville, which could signal that he plans on staying in the area. That career could be more enticing than the undrafted MLB free agent route.
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Thanks for the reply. While we always want our guys to get to keep on playing, I'm glad these young men took advantage of their educational opportunities to give them tools for success off the playing field. If you come away from school with a degree and near debt free, you can do so many things in your life. I know every situation is different, but the career in athletics can be gone very quickly, with a fluke injury so it a must to have plan 2, plan 3, and even a plan 4. The people that do are the ones who make it no matter the circumstances.
 
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Redmond did not get a free agent deal. I'm disappointed in that. I disagree with many people because I believe if you can have the success that he did in the SEC with metal bats then you can pitch in MLB with wood bats. He does not rely on his fast ball so that is a mute point. I believe if someone had given him a chance he could have been a great middle guy who came in and got guys out at the right places in a lineup. But again, I don't get the draft. Been watching it closely for 20 plus years and have had many guys I've coached and sons have played with and against get drafted and much of it does not make sense. But I can tell you when they have money invested in you like first and second round money, they will give you every chance to succeed. As has been said, there are also guys who are drafted with just in the mindset of having guys for their top guys to play against as they make their way up. Not as many as before but the mindset still is in play.
 
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#908
preacherman20 said:
Redmond did not get a free agent deal. I'm disappointed in that. I disagree with many people because I believe if you can have the success that he did in the SEC with metal bats then you can pitch in MLB with wood bats. He does not rely on his fast ball so that is a mute point. I believe if someone had given him a chance he could have been a great middle guy who came in and got guys out at the right places in a lineup. But again, I don't get the draft. Been watching it closely for 20 plus years and have had many guys I've coached and sons have played with and against get drafted and much of it does not make sense. But I can tell you when they have money invested in you like first and second round money, they will give you every chance to succeed. As has been said, there are also guys who are drafted with just in the mindset of having guys for their top guys to play against as they make their way up. Not as many as before but the mindset still is in play.
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Velo is so coveted in today’s game, I’m not sure Greg Maddux would get drafted today. People (even people at the top) don’t seem to care about the art of pitching anymore. Just metrics.
 
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Volprofch05 said:
I haven't seen anything, but, not sure about this now, but I think I recall Luc saying in an interview that he decided to stay this past year and enroll in a 2-year MS program. Again, I could've misunderstood that, but if that's correct, then Walsh probably is in the same program since they're both in aerospace engineering. That program would be a big deal and I could see why they would want to finish that up. It's been posted that Luc is now giving batting lessons at Diamond baseball in West Knoxville, which could signal that he plans on staying in the area. That career could be more enticing than the undrafted MLB free agent route.
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I also heard that he and his fiancé already purchased a home in the Knox area. Great young man!
 
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GregAmsler said:
Velo is so coveted in today’s game, I’m not sure Greg Maddux would get drafted today. People (even people at the top) don’t seem to care about the art of pitching anymore. Just metrics.
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Maddux touched the low 90s as a young player in an era where mid-upper 90s was pretty elite stuff. His velo declined as he aged, obviously, but he always had his command, which was elite, itself.

I agree with your point that velo has taken on a new form of value relative to touch and command.
 
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preacherman20 said:
Redmond did not get a free agent deal. I'm disappointed in that. I disagree with many people because I believe if you can have the success that he did in the SEC with metal bats then you can pitch in MLB with wood bats. He does not rely on his fast ball so that is a mute point. I believe if someone had given him a chance he could have been a great middle guy who came in and got guys out at the right places in a lineup. But again, I don't get the draft. Been watching it closely for 20 plus years and have had many guys I've coached and sons have played with and against get drafted and much of it does not make sense. But I can tell you when they have money invested in you like first and second round money, they will give you every chance to succeed. As has been said, there are also guys who are drafted with just in the mindset of having guys for their top guys to play against as they make their way up. Not as many as before but the mindset still is in play.
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MLB is obsessed with velocity now. It’s going to be extremely difficult for anyone who can’t touch 90 to find a home.
 
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#912
cncchris33 said:
Maddux touched the low 90s as a young player in an era where mid-upper 90s was pretty elite stuff. His velo declined as he aged, obviously, but he always had his command, which was elite, itself.

I agree with your point that velo has taken on a new form of value relative to touch and command.
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Glavine was similar, but from the left side. He could touch low 90s, but lost some velo as he aged. I don’t think he could hit 90 by the time he was a Met.
 
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Maddux and Glavine also had the advantage of some HUGE corners. And they both took full advantage of them. There were no electronic strike zones in those days and umpires had much more latitude in calling pitches off the plate. Not so today. Professional umpires have to call strikes strikes and balls balls. For the most part anyway 😀.

Thats also why velocity has taken on so much more importance in the pro game. Collegiate pitchers still have the advantage of a pretty wide stroke zone. They can get away with 85 because they can throw it basically where a hitter can’t get a barrel on it and still get a strike called. Same pitch gets called a ball in the pros and then when 85 has to be thrown over the plate, it is like batting practice. Walsh would never survive in the pro game. Doesn’t throw hard enough. If a pitcher could throw 80-85 and be successful in today’s big leagues, someone would be doing it. But they aren’t. Not a single pitcher.
 
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#916
DukeDaisySam said:
Maddux and Glavine also had the advantage of some HUGE corners. And they both took full advantage of them. There were no electronic strike zones in those days and umpires had much more latitude in calling pitches off the plate. Not so today. Professional umpires have to call strikes strikes and balls balls. For the most part anyway 😀.

Thats also why velocity has taken on so much more importance in the pro game. Collegiate pitchers still have the advantage of a pretty wide stroke zone. They can get away with 85 because they can throw it basically where a hitter can’t get a barrel on it and still get a strike called. Same pitch gets called a ball in the pros and then when 85 has to be thrown over the plate, it is like batting practice. Walsh would never survive in the pro game. Doesn’t throw hard enough. If a pitcher could throw 80-85 and be successful in today’s big leagues, someone would be doing it. But they aren’t. Not a single pitcher.
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Which MLB umps have you been watching? 😜
 
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#925
#925
Newly nestled in at No. 2 after a dominant sophomore season for the Volunteers, Chase Dollander is the top college pitching prospect. With easy fastball velocity up to 98 mph (Post-season Heat Sheet), two distinct breaking balls (a sharp, 83-86 mph slider and a 73-75 mph curveball) and an above average changeup, the right-hander also performs at the highest of levels, posting a 10-0 record with a 2.39 ERA and 108 strikeouts against only 13 walks in 79 innings last season for Tennessee.

11. Jared Dickey, OF, Tennessee
– A converted catcher at 6-foot-2, 200 pounds, Dickey has both the hit tool and the ability to put his raw power into game production. He has a professional approach at the plate, works the middle of the field and consistently finds barrels for triple digit exit velocities.

21. Maui Ahuna, SS, Tennessee
– After starring for Kansas over the last two seasons, Ahuna will transfer to Tennessee for his junior year, and he has the tools and track record to make a run at the first round if he can keep performing in the SEC. A live-bodied athlete who projects to stick at shortstop, Ahuna also has emerging pop in his righthanded bat, and his hit tool took a big step this spring, when he batted .396 for the Jayhawks.
 
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