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GM_CheatSheets · 04-29-2017, 01:18 PM

This year I have one comp pick, giving me two total in the first round again.

Here is what the board looked like when my first pick came up at 27 overall. This is a longer list than I normally post, but it is a reflection of having a clear strategy. I'm not too impressed with any of the available starting pitchers available so I wanted to show the top remaining batters who should last me through the first four or five rounds.

Round 1, Pick 27

With my first pick I went with the top projected bat who is not an impossible demand player. This happened to be CF Sean Rose (19, college). The bat, specifically his contact, home run power, and avoid k, are Rose's strengths at this point in time. It remains to be seen whether he will remain in center field long term.

Round 1, Pick 36

I continued the theme of going with the top non-impossible demand bat with the selection of CF Brad Rebold (18, high school). My scout projects Rebold to have a fairly balanced bat with some exciting contact and power ability. OOTP projects Rebold much higher than my scout with an 80 potential and 20 out of 20 potential home run power, though with only a 7 potential contact. Like Rose, he will need to show some improvement defensively to remain a center fielder.

Round 2, Pick 25

When it came around to my second round pick, there wan't a clear bat available beyond the two impossible demand players I'm targeting for round 3 and 4, so I went with a pitcher in SP Josh Esteban (21, college). Esteban is pretty well developed for a 21 year old draft pick, but doesn't have the highest upside. He could have a strong three pitch repertoire, though with slightly below average velocity. He will need to further develop his stuff and movement to become a top prospect, but this is more a low ceiling, high floor pick.

Round 3, Pick 33

Here I went with RF Steve Baker (19, high school). He is an impossible demand pick and ranks in my customized top 10 overall, but is much higher regarded by my scout than OOTP. He has the potential for great contact, power, and avoid k with average at best discipline. Considering his great speed and arm, he profiles well as a right fielder. He eventually signed for $3.875 million.

Round 4, Pick 29

3B Brad LeMaster (18, high school) was my next selection. He has potentially great power and avoid k paired with average contact and discipline. Defensively he profiles best at third or maybe first base and could see some time in left field as well. With an impossible demand, he signed for $3.25 million.

Round 5, Pick 29

My next selection was CF Chad Ryan (17, high school). Ryan is a project pick as one of the younger players available. He could have above average to great contact, gap power, and avoid k with average home run power and discipline. If he pans out or develops further, this could be an exciting pick.

Round 6, Pick 29

There were two bats available here that I was interested in, but I decided to select another pitcher in hopes that one of the bats fell to the next round and so my class wasn't too lopsided favoring batting. My pick then was SP Luis Villanueva (21, college). He currently projects as a starter, but might play up some out of the bullpen. It's not a super exciting profile, but one that with some development luck could pan out.

Round 7, Pick 29

I sort of wish I could have the above pick back now as both of the bats I was targeting for here are gone. Thus, I went back to the pitching ranks and selected SP Justin Fox (21, college). He has an interesting repertoire with four potentially great pitches. However, his low potential movement and current control, especially considering his age, are reason for concern.

Round 8, Pick 29

Next I took RF Jeff White (22, college). He's a bit older and has some home run power potential. Most likely will be a organizational player but could surprise.

Below is a list of all my manual picks.

Clearly this class is very heavy on offense and has some exciting potential. Pitching is the opposite as my class lacks both quantity and upside, but I am okay with this, especially because I was largely able to execute my plan.

Next up, the Expos continue into June...

04-29-2017, 01:18 PM	#135
GM_CheatSheets Minors (Double A) Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 171	2030 First Year Player Draft This year I have one comp pick, giving me two total in the first round again. Here is what the board looked like when my first pick came up at 27 overall. This is a longer list than I normally post, but it is a reflection of having a clear strategy. I'm not too impressed with any of the available starting pitchers available so I wanted to show the top remaining batters who should last me through the first four or five rounds. Round 1, Pick 27 With my first pick I went with the top projected bat who is not an impossible demand player. This happened to be CF Sean Rose (19, college). The bat, specifically his contact, home run power, and avoid k, are Rose's strengths at this point in time. It remains to be seen whether he will remain in center field long term. Round 1, Pick 36 I continued the theme of going with the top non-impossible demand bat with the selection of CF Brad Rebold (18, high school). My scout projects Rebold to have a fairly balanced bat with some exciting contact and power ability. OOTP projects Rebold much higher than my scout with an 80 potential and 20 out of 20 potential home run power, though with only a 7 potential contact. Like Rose, he will need to show some improvement defensively to remain a center fielder. Round 2, Pick 25 When it came around to my second round pick, there wan't a clear bat available beyond the two impossible demand players I'm targeting for round 3 and 4, so I went with a pitcher in SP Josh Esteban (21, college). Esteban is pretty well developed for a 21 year old draft pick, but doesn't have the highest upside. He could have a strong three pitch repertoire, though with slightly below average velocity. He will need to further develop his stuff and movement to become a top prospect, but this is more a low ceiling, high floor pick. Round 3, Pick 33 Here I went with RF Steve Baker (19, high school). He is an impossible demand pick and ranks in my customized top 10 overall, but is much higher regarded by my scout than OOTP. He has the potential for great contact, power, and avoid k with average at best discipline. Considering his great speed and arm, he profiles well as a right fielder. He eventually signed for $3.875 million. Round 4, Pick 29 3B Brad LeMaster (18, high school) was my next selection. He has potentially great power and avoid k paired with average contact and discipline. Defensively he profiles best at third or maybe first base and could see some time in left field as well. With an impossible demand, he signed for $3.25 million. Round 5, Pick 29 My next selection was CF Chad Ryan (17, high school). Ryan is a project pick as one of the younger players available. He could have above average to great contact, gap power, and avoid k with average home run power and discipline. If he pans out or develops further, this could be an exciting pick. Round 6, Pick 29 There were two bats available here that I was interested in, but I decided to select another pitcher in hopes that one of the bats fell to the next round and so my class wasn't too lopsided favoring batting. My pick then was SP Luis Villanueva (21, college). He currently projects as a starter, but might play up some out of the bullpen. It's not a super exciting profile, but one that with some development luck could pan out. Round 7, Pick 29 I sort of wish I could have the above pick back now as both of the bats I was targeting for here are gone. Thus, I went back to the pitching ranks and selected SP Justin Fox (21, college). He has an interesting repertoire with four potentially great pitches. However, his low potential movement and current control, especially considering his age, are reason for concern. Round 8, Pick 29 Next I took RF Jeff White (22, college). He's a bit older and has some home run power potential. Most likely will be a organizational player but could surprise. Below is a list of all my manual picks. Clearly this class is very heavy on offense and has some exciting potential. Pitching is the opposite as my class lacks both quantity and upside, but I am okay with this, especially because I was largely able to execute my plan. Next up, the Expos continue into June...