Andrew (@AMCQ82) just finished his first NFBC draft of the offseason, and Justin (@JustinHughes365) asks him about his picks, and his thought 202. Cleveland manager Terry Francona had Clase and James Karinchak split closing duties early last season. 212. 203. Franmil Reyes, CLE (DH3) -- Cockcroft Look for him to possibly be one of the best picks of this draft. OF1 Ronald Acuna Jr., ATL (Pick: 2.6) Picks are displayed in "Round.Pick" format. Nelson Cruz, WSH (DH2) -- Karabell RP1 Luis Severino, NYY (Pick: 23.10), Fantasy baseball: Head-to-head categories mock draft, Fantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Monday's MLB games, Carrasco could return soon to depleted Mets staff, Rangers ace deGrom 'frustrated' to land on IL, Yankees to evaluate Judge's hip strain Monday, White Sox's Robert (hamstring) sits out Sun. Brandon Lowe, TB (2B5) -- Becquey There's no wrong way to approach things with Clase or Hendriks in the draft. | B-T: L-R | Age: 18 | Commitment: Oklahoma State. Bobby Dalbec, BOS (1B21) -- Soppe 102. Kungkuan Giljegiljaw, CLE (C10) -- Karabell Servo's Thoughts: With the No. Logan Gilbert, SEA (SP53) -- Cockcroft SP7 Framber Valdez, HOU (Pick: 19.4) His changeup works well off of the fastball, along with a mid-80s wipeout slider that may be his best offering. Andrew Kittredge, TB (RP31) -- Schoenfield 143. Theres a good bit of swing-and-miss here, but it can be streaky and the Giants havent been shy about betting on guys with punch-out concerns in the past ., Height: 6-3 | Weight: 214 lbs. 229. Andrew's Thoughts: Drafting out of the three spot in this 12 team draft, I was happy to start my draft with a great piece in Vlad Guerrero Jr, who provides me with average, HR, RBI, and Runs, and then I was able to follow that up with getting an ace in Corbin Burnes in the second round. Pitching, in particular, could be a significant problem. 82. SP4 Sonny Gray, MIN (Pick: 13.6) The Pennsylvania product has an advanced approach at the dish and top-end bat-to-ball skills. 85. Michael Brantley, HOU (OF33) -- Soppe The 2023 Rotoworld Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft Show premiered on the NBC Sports' YouTube channel on Thursday evening. SP2 Joe Musgrove, SD (Pick: 7.4) My favorite pick of the draft goes to Adam Ronis and his selection of Jess Snchez in round 25. 88. He recovered from a separated shoulder in like 20 minutes, this is probably nothing. The standard categories used are batting average, runs, home runs, RBIs and stolen bases for hitters, while pitchers compete in wins, saves, strikeouts, ERA and WHIP. SP1 Brandon Woodruff, MIL (Pick: 2.7) 117. It simply means that we have to balance it with the best available options at a given time. 160. OF5 Randal Grichuk, COL (Pick: 18.4) Now viewed as the best prep shortstop, Holliday has good tools across the board. 253. OF1 Yordan Alvarez, HOU (Pick: 3.2) 236. I really like these post-hype guys who we all ran to the waiver wire for last year and they didnt kill it right off the bat. Cody Bellinger, LAD (OF27) -- Cockcroft 13. On the mound, I loved my pitcher run in rounds 12-16, grabbing the likes of Sonny Gray, Eduardo Rodrguez, Logan Gilbert, and Gregory Soto. SP1 Zack Wheeler, PHI (Pick: 5.5) Sean Manaea, OAK (SP40) -- Carty Dont get me wrong they are all talented, but this is just a philosophical difference of mine. 175. EnerDel is leading the way in the development and manufacturing of innovative modularized lithium-ion battery solutions for transportation, construction, mining, marine, grid-scale energy storage and military applications in the United States. 1B1 Jose Abreu, CHW (Pick: 7.6) Rounds 6-8 I rounded out my staff with three real quality pitchers, pending health, in Jack Flaherty, Logan Webb, and Carlos Rodn. SP9 Chris Paddack, SD (Pick: 23.4) SS1 Javier Baez, DET (Pick: 7.7 | SS/2B) 126. 118. SS2 Gleyber Torres, NYY (Pick: 21.9) New to fantasy? OF7 Eddie Rosario, ATL (Pick: 25.7) OF6 Dylan Carlson, STL (Pick: 20.5) I know he has name recognition and speed, but that is about it. If he can cut down on his turnovers and improve his shooting from the field, he could return to first-round value this year. Credit issued as YSRP. Hes going to miss three months. | B-T: S-R | Age: 18 | Commitment: Mississippi State. 127. Scouting Report: Regarded as one of the best college power bats in the nation, Jungs pop doesnt come with a ton of swing-and-miss. 177. Shane Baz, TB (SP62) -- Cockcroft 2B3 Brendan Rodgers, COL (Pick: 20.2 | 2B/SS) He returned in time to throw a bullpen session in front of scouts this May, and he showed even better stuff at draft combine. Even on limited innings, that's what you're looking for that late. The 2023 fantasy baseball season is here! Tyler O'Neill, STL (OF18) -- Soppe MODULAR AND CUSTOMIZABLE AMERICAN-MANUFACTURED LITHIUM-ION BATTERY SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR ENERGY NEEDS. WebThe Draft Simulator takes mock drafting to a whole new level. Original take: Hardens decision to make less and return to Philly on a two-year deal shows hes ready to ball. Bryce Harper, OF, Philadelphia Phillies, 10. If I had known he was still out there, I not only would have taken him ahead of Carrasco, but I would have taken him the round before, ahead of Germn Mrquez.My least favorite pick and I hate to go with the low-hanging fruit here but I'm a football guy anyway so what do you want from me? And not only did I fill in, but I was quick with my picks. Cron, COL (1B8) -- Carty Keibert Ruiz, WSH (C7) -- Mass, 221. Sterlin Thompson would fit as well. DH1 Nelson Cruz, WSH (Pick: 9.2) Frankie Montas, OAK (SP24) -- Mass, 81. He runs well and has a strong arm, upping the chances of him sticking at shortstop long-term. 2B1 Jose Altuve, HOU (Pick: 5.6) OF3 George Springer, TOR (Pick: 7.2) After a pedestrian 2020 season with a 3.79 ERA, albeit in only 19 innings, Josh Hader had an excellent return to form last year. 125. As you get set for your fantasy draft, here is a 12-team mock draft cheatsheet to help you prepare for what's going to happen. 120. Alex Kirilloff, MIN (1B14) -- Mass, 161. I basically scoffed at it. Devin Williams, MIL (RP20) -- Schoenfield RP2 Jordan Romano, TOR (Pick: 12.9) Overall, Jones grades as a 65 overall. My favorite pick from another team in this draft was Adam Ronis pick of. Framber Valdez, HOU (SP54) -- Soppe RP2 Kenley Jansen, ATL (Pick: 13.3) Julio Urias, LAD (SP8) -- Schoenfield 224. In the end, it didn't matter taking a backstop early. COL Brock Porter, RHP, Orchard St. Marys, Its a coincidence that Ive got the Giants taking a local kid, but he does fit their player development archetype of a hitter with tools and some feel to hit who also needs some refinement either in his swing or approach. 5. Height: 5-11 | Weight: 179 lbs. Perfect spot to take the chance of him returning to form or close to it. DH1 Shohei Ohtani, LAA (Pick: 1.5 | DH/SP) There are a handful of picks I bounced back on forth on until the final moments. George Springer, TOR (OF19) -- Karabell Public Prize Leagues offer a $5 entry fee option - win up to $30, Convert your private league into a Private Prize League by adding a contest, Harper could return to Phillies lineup Tuesday, Bassitt smashes tablet after ump's blown call, White Sox snap 10-game skid with incredible comeback, Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: 11 players being overlooked in too many leagues, Yahoo DFS Baseball: Monday Plays and Strategy, MLB DFS Picks: Yahoo Plays and Strategy for Sunday, April 30, MLB DFS Picks: Yahoo Plays and Strategy for Saturday, April 29. OF6 Hunter Renfroe, MIL (Pick: 15.4) OF7 Enrique Hernandez, BOS (Pick: 23.5 | OF/2B) 9. He was the only player in the NBA to post over 20+ points and 10+ assists per game in 21-22 and finished 15th on a per-game basis despite changing teams midseason and playing on a bum leg. Didnt lose focus and did not realize I was on the clock. Learn more, Join a league 103. Martinez, BOS (Pick: 5.7) If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL). Pick a 2022 mock draft from the lobby above and draft against other people to practice draft strategies for the real thing. Choose from Non-PPR (previously known as 'standard'), points per reception (PPR), half-point per reception (Half-PPR), 2 Quarterback (2-QB), dynasty start-up, and dynasty rookie formats for your mock draft. Jonathan Villar, CHC (3B16) -- McCormick Daulton Varsho, ARI (C5) -- Zola If Bellinger gets back to that MVP-caliber production in a loaded Dodgers offense, the skys the limit. 193. In the field, Holliday has a strong arm and actions that have many thinking he will stick at shortstop long-term. 52. SP10 Patrick Sandoval, LAA (Pick: 25.6), C1 Daulton Varsho, ARI (Pick: 13.7 | C/OF) Getting them that late could be a steal! While he isnt seen as much of a prospect on the mound, Neto has logged 26 innings as a pitcher for the Fighting Camels. 227. 250. The third round is too early to pick a guy with a recent, unsure prognosis and tell yourself "well, he's a fast healer". OF3 Luis Robert, CHW (Pick: 3.1) 1 overall pick. Joe Musgrove, SD (SP19) -- Soppe 3B1 Yoan Moncada, CHW (Pick: 12.10) Like his father, Jones is a premium defender in the outfield, profiling as a center fielder long-term. He should improve at the plate as he grows into his 64 frame more. Charlie Morton, ATL (SP21) -- Best Gavin Lux, LAD (SS19) -- Best, 211. Tarik Skubal, DET (SP35) -- Mass Drew Rasmussen, TB (RP26) -- Zola Dont Miss: New York Yankee Baseball Score, Height: 6-3 | Weight: 200 lbs. Kevin Durant is a walking bucket whom you cant pass up here. Mark Melancon, ARI (RP17) -- Karabell Personally, I think Coops third-round pick of, is a bit of an eyesore. Through 78 career games, Neto is hitting .389/.487/.712 with 18 homers and just 43 strikeouts. If I were to critique myself somewhere it would be my starting rotation. 16-of-32 correct picks. Jonathan India, CIN (2B7) -- McCormick I would rather have taken a big bag like Arenado, Riley, or Alonso or a power arm like Urias, but hey that is just me! Aaron Judge, NYY (OF15) -- Cockcroft My least favorite pick goes to Jon Impemba's selection of Jake McGee in round 12. The Brewers changed how they used Hader by often limiting him to one inning per appearancehe averaged less than one inning per game played in 2021 (58.2 innings in 60 appearances). | B-T: R-R | Age: 21 | Class: Junior. 3B2 Adalberto Mondesi, KC (Pick: 15.7) Jeremy Pena, HOU (SS15) -- Karabell Jose Abreu, CHW (1B6) -- Becquey The reigning American League MVP ranked fifth in MLB in fantasy points last season (568.5), per CBS Sports. Hunter Greene, CIN (SP70) -- Schoenfield RP3 Mark Melancon, ARI (Pick: 20.9) Scouting Report: Young was once discussed as a top-10 selection, but due to some early risers, it looks like he will go in the middle of round one. Anthony DeSclafani, SF (SP61) -- Karabell Dylan Carlson, STL (OF50) -- Becquey Jean Segura, PHI (2B13) -- Cockcroft SP5 Blake Snell, SD (Pick: 15.9) OF5 Tommy Pham, CIN (Pick: 18.6) Juan Soto and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. are in a close race for the No. With so many players to choose from, so many opportunities to strike gold or wreck your entire time, gear up for draft time with this early mock draft and some tips to RP3 Brusdar Graterol, LAD (Pick: 25.4), C1 Salvador Perez, KC (Pick: 7.5) Im not huge on Kevin Gausman, but at that point in the draft, I was comfortable with him there. Brendan Rodgers, COL (2B14) -- McCormick Luis Garcia, HOU (SP39) -- Zola SS2 Dansby Swanson, ATL (Pick: 15.5) Where was Mike Clevinger in these rankings on the site? Bryce Harper's recovery from Tommy John surgery is at an unprecedented pace, as he's poised to return after just 159 days. WebThe Baseball 365 Podcast is Back!!! The offense is solid and if we were playing this out, I'd be working the waiver wire a fair amount for pitching anyway.My favorite pick was Taylor Rogers in the 20th round by Adam Ronis -- ALWAYS check the player queue because you'll always find someone who is ranked weirdly by a site and you can sneak him in. 226. RP2 Ryan Pressly, HOU (Pick: 12.4) 24. Nathan Eovaldi, BOS (SP33) -- Schoenfield OF3 Mitch Haniger, SEA (Pick: 8.7) Blake Snell, SD (SP43) -- McCormick 14. (who is essentially an older Vlad Jr.), even if I jumped the market in getting him at pick 46(nearly 20 picks ahead of his ADP). 2B2 Brandon Lowe, TB (Pick: 6.5) Flaherty won't throw for two weeks and is going to begin the season on the injured list. 1 overall pick conversation before undergoing Tommy John surgery last May. This class is loaded with hitters and four of the top five are high schoolers. 205. Check out the results of our latest fantasy baseball head-to-head categories mock draft, featuring round-by-round picks and a snapshot of all 10 team's final roster. Mike Shannon won two World Series titles as a player with the Cardinals, first in 1964 and again in 1967. 27. After Trea Turner was SP7 Lance McCullers Jr., HOU (Pick: 24.8) Cleveland is good enough to be competitive and win games that will give him plenty of save opportunities. 99. 1B2 Yuli Gurriel, HOU (Pick: 17.8) Edwin Diaz, NYM (RP7) -- Schoenfield 1B2 Ty France, SEA (Pick: 15.1 | 1B/2B) My main objection was not to chase anything throughout the draft and to build a well-balanced team with some flexibility and I think I accomplished that. Lou Trivino, OAK (RP21) -- McCormick He projects as an above-average defender in a corner outfield spot. SP2 Carlos Rodon, SF (Pick: 8.6) 76. Kyle Schwarber, PHI (OF24) -- McCormick I waited for one round to log to grab him, and it was already a great value for the undervalued bat in Milwaukee. He could be off the board long before the Giants pick, but for now hes one of the tougher players to slot., Read Also: Major League Baseball All-star Game, Graham did himself some draft favors in Omaha with strong performances night in and night out. But The Sporting News is going to give it a shot anyway at picking the first 30 players to be taken off the board in this years draft, and to which teams.
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