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Happy Draft Day! With the first pick in the 2019 Amateur Draft, the Miami Marlins select, SP Jon Conner! My scout isn't the biggest fan, a 3.5* potential borderline starter.

1st Round, 13th Overall: SS Eric Nichols (4): He's actually a pretty great player, with nice speed, good defense, and a solid bat. As a senior in high school he hit .505 with 4 homers and 31 RBI's. He barely strikes out, has great pop, and an absolute cannon in the field. He makes a lot of contact, and the lefty hitter hits line drives all over the field. He's a great teammate and the Meriden, CT native seems to be a lock as a big league superstar.

2nd Round, 59th Overall: C Jared Thomas (4): Thomas also has a lot of pop, although he doesn't make the same amount of contact as Nichols. He's got a better eye, but is a less complete offensive player. He's great at calling the game and has a passable arm, but pitchers love when he calls the game. He's got great energy and will use that to help himself learn and improve.

3rd Round, 89th Overall: RF Chris Adair (4.5): He won't sign, but man is he a stud. The lefty has elite power, barely strikes out, and hits a ton of extra base hits all over the field. He's not the best fielder and doesn't always make the most contact, but he's a top 5 pick that fell to the third round due to signability. I'm going to try to persuade him to join the organization, but it may cost a lot.

4th Round, 119th Overall: CF Clint Rementer (3.5): He has the range and speed for center, but also the arm for right field. He's got great plate discipline, but doesnt't always put the ball in play. He'll never really be a home run hitter, but he's good for maybe 15-20 a year. He's got All-Star potential, but it's safer to say respectable starter.

5th Round, 149th Overall: SP Nick Lodolo (2.5): This may be a steal, as the TCU junior was selected 41st overall in 2016. He's got the best curveball in the class, rated a perfect 100 and has plus stuff. He can pitch deep into games, but needs to work on his movement and control. He throws 93-95 with his fastball out of a 3/4 arm slot as a lefty.

6th Round, 179th Overall: SS Anthony Volpe (3.5): He won't sign, but he's definitely worth a shot. He's an elite defender and could be one of the best at shortstop. His great speed and great instincts allow him to get to almost every ball hit in the infield. He's extremely knowledgeable, but is a light hitter. He probably will top out at 3 homers a year, but he can hit almost .300.

7th Round, 209th Overall: SP/3B Josh Wolf (2.5/2.5): I'll use the youngster as both a two-way player where he ironically has the same potential rating. As a pitcher, he's got pinpoint control with a plus-plus curve and plus fastball and change up. He hits 91-93 consistently but doesn't have too much movement. As a hitter, he'll strike out a lot, but he has a great arm, decent pop, and he puts the ball in play a lot. He's a nice pick because he can make the majors at either position.

8th Round, 239th Overall: RP/RF Sean Clincy (3/1): Another two way player, although Clincy is best as a reliever, he's another interesting prospect to pick up. He can throw a ton of innings out of the pen, and if he had a change up worth throwing, he could start. He hits 97 with his plus fastball and has plus movement and control. In the field, he has great speed, a cannon in right, and can man all three outfield positions and first base. He's fast and doesn't strike out much, but he just hits a lot of ground balls.

9th Round, 269th Overall: SS Michael Wilson (2.5): He was selected by the Red Sox in the 15th round back in 2016, and showed enough in college to get picked higher his second time around. The speedy middle infielder is a great defender with a decent enough bat that he looks like almost a lock to be a utility infielder. He doesn't really stand out, but he has the talent to pave his own way.

10th Round, 299th Overall: SP Brendan Yudt (3): Won't sign, although I wish he would. While he may not end up a starter, the lefty has a plus-plus cutter, plus splitter, and passable change up. He's a durable lefty who can pitch deep into games and averages around 93-95 with the cutter. He's got solid movement as well, and has the future as a #3 in the rotation.

11th Round, 329th Overall: 2B Kenen Irizarry (2.5): The Puerto Rican native moved to Miami for high school where he excelled on his varsity team. He's a solid defender with a gret eye and excellent speed. He has decent pop and won't strike out too much, but he does swing and miss a lot.

12th Round, 359th Overall: SP Trysten Barlow (2): A senior from Mississippi State, Barlow has a great slider and does a great job of keeping the ball on the ground. The lefty doesn't stand out too much, but looks like a future back of the rotation arm. He's got enough raw talent to force himself on to a big league roster.

13th Round, 389th Overall: SS Cletus Brisebois (2.5): A Montreal native, Breisebois has utility man written all over him. He can play all over the diamond, and will be great in the infield or the outfield. He has the range and arm to stick at short, with decent foot speed as well. He hits a lot of line drives, doesn't strike out too much, and can surprsie you with the occasional home run.

14th Round, 419th Overall: SP Dave Schadler (2.5): Won't sign. He's got a devestating curveball and overall plus studd. He doesn't have the best stamina, but it's enough to start and give you 6 solid innings. He's got average movement and control, and can throw 90-92 consistently with his fastball.

15th Round, 449th Overall: SS Andres Alvarez (2.5): Undrafted as a junior, the Washington, glove-first, senior showed enough with his bat to get selected this time. A wizard in the middle of the infield, Alvarez has great speed and instincs. Repetition is key for him, and he put in a lot of work this year to ear nthe selection. He'll never offer too much with the bat, but his glove will bring opportunities.

16th Round, 479th Overall: CF Tyler Duncan (2.5): Another Canadian, Duncan was selected back in 2016 by the Mariners in the 30th Round out of Edward Milne Community School in Sooke, British Columbia. He then attended UCF for college, and proved he had the range and speed for center field. He's got a great eye, a decent enough bat, and quality defense in the outfield. He seems like fourth outfielder with a little more upside then most.

17th Round, 509th Overall: CF Jonathan Javier Simonsen (2.5): He's got blinding speed and solid range, but I think he ends up in right with his arm. He can also play a little infield, perhaps even short, but he's comfrotarble at third. He's got nice pop and his versatility makes him an interesting prospect to watch.

18th Round, 539th Overall: RP/3B Cal Coughlin (2.5/1.5): Another junior from TCU and another two-way player, Cal Coughlin is an interesting prospect to watch. He's got three plus pitches, but doesn't have the stamina, yet, to start. He's average with his movement and control, but looks like a reliable middle reliever. As an infielder, he's a decent defender with a lot of swing and miss power. He's not very fast, but still fields his position well.

19th Round, 569th Overall: SP Steve Burridge (2): He's got great stamina and a durable right arm that's good for at least a back-of-the-rotation arm. He doesn't throw very fast, but features a plus change up and curveball.

20th Round, 599th Overall: CF Juan Montelongo (2): He won't sign. He's got huge power, but a terrible eye, which leads to lots of loud strikeouts. He's a decent defender with decent speed, but an awful base runner. Attending college in the states will help the 17-year-old switch hitter.

21st Round, 629th Overall: CF Jasiah Dixon (2): He won't sign. He's got blinding speed, is an amazing defender, but not much of a hitter. For a 17-year-old, his defense is way ahead of his age, but his bat is way behind. With work, he can become a productive big leaguer.

22nd Round, 659th Overall: CF Randy Garber (2): I think the speedy Garber can stay in center with his range and footspeed, although he won't really ever be a threan on the base paths. He's got decent power and makes okay contact, but swings at a lot of bad pitches. He's a project, but one with upside.

23rd Round, 689th Overall: SS Luis Laguer (2): Won't sign. The youngster has had injury problems already, and missed all of his sophomore season. He's a solid defender at second, third, and short, but doesn't really have much speed. He's got a good eye and nice pop, but doesn't make enough contact.

24th Round, 719th Overall: C Jack McPherson (2): A college senior, McPherson is already a quality defender behind the plate who is relaxed and confident. He's not the best hitter, but his value lies in his ability to control a pitching staff.

25th Round, 749th Overall: CF Tristan Kincer (2): He can play a little bit of everything, which makes him extremely valuable. While he's not the best hitter, he does give you good at bats and is an extremely committed and determined youngster. He's tought himself how to play nearly every position, and will be good at it wherever he ends up.

26th Round, 779th Overall: CF Jared Burkholder (1.5): Won't sign. He's got great speed, great range, and a great arm, but he makes a lot of errors in the outfield. He's got a passable bat, and with more work, he'll be a passable player.

27th Round, 809th Overall: SS Andy Clanin (2.5): Don't let the rating fool you, he's not really that good. His talent lies in his defensive ability. While he can be a top defender, he'll neer hit too much. He's also really slow, so he relies on his instincts in the field.

28th Round, 839th Overall: SP Connor Phillips (1.5): He's got pinpoint control, but chances are he doesn't sign. He's got three average pitches, although it's not yet sure if he'll end up a starter or long reliever. Going to college should help him.

29th Round, 869th Overall: SP Zach Holmes (1.5): A great leader, the youngster from Leesburg, FL boasts three plus pitches and can toss deep into games. The only problems is they don't move all that much. He's a project arm, but you can never have too much pitching.

30th Round, 899th Overall: RF Brock Anderson (1.5): Undrafted last year, Anderson hit a little better and got the selection this year. The lefty has a great arm in right, and a solid, yet uninspiring bat. He's a lot like Mark Trumbo, but won't cost you millions of dollars.

31st Round, 929th Overall: SS Jorge Cartagena (1.5): A great defender at such a young age, the Puerto Rican native can field almost anything hit to him at short. He's got a decent bat as well, although he won't hit anything out of the park.

32nd Round, 959th Overall: 1B Beau Bishop (1.5): He's a first basemen with a ton of pop and great discipline at the plate. He's not much of a defender, but the AL has a DH.

33rd Round, 989th Overall: SP Chris Flood (0.5): Won't sign. It's that time of the draft, not too many guys left, so sometimes you take guys you won't sign...

34th Round, 1,019th Overall: 3B Jeff Herbert (2): If you throw the ball even a quarter of an inch off the plate, he won't hit it. If you throw it down the middle, he'll swing, but there's only a quarter of a chance he hits it. But if he does, it'll probably go 450 feet to left field. He's got a good arm at third, but isn't a good defender.

35th Round, 1,049th Overall: SS Gunnar Henderson (1.5): Whether it's at short, second, or third, Henderson will be one of the best defenders at the position. He's got solid speed and can make plays the best of the bests will struggle with. He's not much of a hitter, but neither is anyone selected in the 35th Round.

36th Round, 1,079th Overall: SP Jim Loomis (1): He's got a really nice curveball, but that's about it. He's got the tools to be a starter, but I like him as a long reliever. He doesn't throw too fast either, but neither do moth guys in the 36th Round.

37th Round, 1,109th Overall: SP Tim Gorman (0.5): Won't sign. Hopefully for him, he makes a leap in college. He's a sidearmer with a decent change up and an interesting side arm rotation. He can throw a lot of pitches per apperaence as well.

38th Round, 1,139th Overall: SS Kea'von Edwards (1.5): Selected in 2016 by the Rays in the 30th Round, he's dropped a bit as you can see. All glove, no bat, he's got decent foot speed and he'll steal his share of bases.

39th Round, 1,169th Overall: SS Tyler A. Payne (1.5): Undrafted last year, Payne got a late call this year. He's more of a second basemen, has average speed, and won't be the worst hitter in the minors.

40th Round, 1,199th Overall: SP Chad Figueroa (0.5): Undrafted last year, he picked up a knuckleball that has been absolutely unhittable. He doesn't throw a fastball, just a change and splitter as well, and the flyballer can throw a ton of pitches. The UCLA senior is interesting because of the fact that he's a lefty kuckler, and who knows what's in store for him...

And that's all for this year, it's off to Tampa for a four game set!