Now that the draft is over and players have had time to sign, here's a recap of the first round with some real-life MLB comparisons. Because my college scouting is so bad, the college players have been "ghost written."
1. | MIL | SS | 19 | JC |
This was a no-brainer. MVP. Most Venafro Player.
MLB Comparison: Alex Rodriguez
2. | CH1 | P | 20 | JC |
A good pick with a better name if he signs. Solid ace.
MLB Comparison: Roy Oswalt
3. | JAX | 2B | 19 | JC |
Arguably the second best position player in the draft.
MLB Comparison: Dustin Pedroia
4. | TUC | SS | 18 | HS |
A SS that can hit and has speed with not the best arm accuracy.
MLB Comparison: Starlin Castro
5. | RIC | P | 22 | COL |
Did you know the highest rated black cookie is Oreo?
MLB Comparison: Dan Haren
6. | PHI | LF | 22 | COL |
Upper-teens power with speed.
MLB Comparison: Will Venable
7. | CHY | P | 18 | HS |
Well he just signed. He’ll make that 84 mph fastball sing.
MLB Comparison: Jamie Moyer
8. | ROC | C | 21 | COL |
A modern day Mike Piazza with less cool facial hair.
MLB Comparison: Buster Posey
9. | MON | SS | 21 | COL |
A solid hitting defensive SS.
MLB Comparison: Stephen Drew
10. | HOU | P | 21 | COL |
Zoinks! Like, he’s the best reliever in the draft Scoob! This pick was not too shaggy. Ok I'm done.
MLB Comparison: Mariano Rivera
11. | KC | P | 18 | HS |
A future closer that throws heat.
MLB Comparison: Jonathan Broxton
12. | STL | LF | 18 | HS |
With the power, contact, and eye, he'll hit a lot of homers.
MLB Comparison: Jose Bautista
13. | TB | CF | 19 | JC |
A jack of all trades, but master of none.
MLB Comparison: Kelly Johnson
14. | CIN | P | 20 | JC |
His arm is made out of an elastic hydrocarbon polymer.
MLB Comparison: Alfredo Aceves
15. | ATL | 3B | 20 | JC |
He's got a mustache. I got nothing else.
MLB Comparison: Casey McGehee
16. | SAC | P | 21 | COL |
Great pick at 16. Outside of health, he's a star.
MLB Comparison: Cole Hamels
17. | CHA | P | 20 | JC |
Premier lefty reliever able to give a lot of innings.
MLB Comparison: Sean Marshall
18. | SWB | RF | 18 | HS |
This might be the best comparison in the bunch.
MLB Comparison: Nick Markakis
19. | TEX | 1B | 20 | JC |
The Puerto Rican God of walks?
MLB Comparison: Kevin Youkilis
20. | HOU | CF | 18 | HS |
No scouting available.
MLB Comparison: ???
21. | WAS | P | 18 | HS |
If he signs, he’s the steal of the draft. Ace type stuff.
MLB Comparison: Cliff Lee
22. | MTY | P | 21 | COL |
Good lefty reliever.
MLB Comparison: Scott Downs
23. | WIC | CF | 20 | JC |
A bit of power and speed in CF? That's useful.
MLB Comparison: Shane Victorino
24. | ATL | 2B | 18 | HS |
No scouting available.
MLB Comparison: ???
25. | ARI | 2B | 20 | JC |
Nice pick here, hopefully he can stay healthier than Weeks.
MLB Comparison: Rickie Weeks
26. | HEL | 1B | 18 | HS |
In between ACL tears he’ll hit (and field) like Dunn’s brother from another mother.
MLB Comparison: Adam Dunn
27. | MON | CF | 18 | HS |
Will eventually become a top of the order hitter.
MLB Comparison: Alex Gordon
28. | BUF | P | 20 | JC |
A long shot to sign, but would be a steal.
MLB Comparison: Brian Wilson
29. | SAL | P | 22 | COL |
Another good rubber armed reliever.
MLB Comparison: Luis Ayala
30. | WAS | P | 18 | HS |
Great setup reliever in DC? WAS stole the show in this draft.
MLB Comparison: Tyler Clippard
31. | TOR | P | 18 | HS |
Starter turned reliever and plays for Toronto?
MLB Comparison: Casey Janssen
32. | LR | P | 20 | JC |
Big sinkerball starter.
MLB Comparison: Derek Lowe
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