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I'm not sure I'm going to be much help with Inaugural drafts since it has been quite some time since I've last performed an inaugural draft.
With the Amateur draft I think it depends on where you are slotted in the draft. I'd say if you're in the top 15 then look at a Starting Pitching as they go very quickly; however, if it's a weak SP class, then you're going best available. In positions 15-30 then I'd strongly look at taking a hitter since they go very quickly in the Amateur draft as well.
I've also had some compensation picks, so, if you get them too, then look at best hitter available or try taking a shot at a top RP. I've found that RPs are easy to come by well into the second round and a low-end RP in the third round. After round 3 it becomes best available again.
In general, as far as pitching, I look for a minimum of 55-60 for control, movement and control. I also try to look for pitchers with high groundball % (50+ is my starting point.) The number of pitchers and velocity are not very important to me. However, the slower the velocity he must have great control and the faster the stuff then he better have great movement. As far as number/type of pitchers I just make sure that the pitchers they throw have a minimum of 55-60 for rating.
Below is a screen capture of a pitcher I raced out (before the trade deadline) to trade for when my ace (Zach Greinke) went down with an injury. I'm using the 1-20 scale there.
Hope that helps,
Supernovae
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