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Re: GDT : MLB Draft (7/13-14) ~ 5:00pm CDT
Posted: 13 Jul 2025 21:23 pm
by ramfandan
craviduce wrote: ↑13 Jul 2025 21:14 pm
Strummer Jones wrote: ↑13 Jul 2025 21:13 pm
I like the Franklin pick. That fastball is absolutely demonic.
yeah it is, Strummer. That one got me excited. Tennessee really worked with him to make him better in 2025, and it worked. Anxious to see what he has in the Pros. Could work really well with Bloom's R&D guys in the minors
Scouting report on Tanner Franklin
Fastball: 70 | Cutter: 50 | Control: 50 | Overall: 45
“Franklin walked 21 percent of the hitters he faced in two seasons at Kennesaw State and continued to do so as an all-star last summer in the Cape Cod League. He has pounded the zone with power stuff this year after transferring to Tennessee, though he has a somewhat limited Draft ceiling as a two-pitch reliever. He still lacks consistency, showing the ability to overwhelm hitters but also getting hit surprisingly hard at times.
Franklin ranks among the NCAA Division I leaders in overall and in-zone swing-and-miss rate with his fastball, no real surprise considering it operates at 94-98 mph and reaches 102 with huge carry and some armside run. He also throws one of the hardest cutters in college baseball, averaging 90 mph with a peak of 93, though it doesn’t miss nearly as many bats as his heater. He focuses on his main two pitches, rarely showing a slider or changeup that both sit in the upper 80s.
Re: GDT : MLB Draft (7/13-14) ~ 5:00pm CDT
Posted: 13 Jul 2025 21:23 pm
by craviduce
swatski wrote: ↑13 Jul 2025 21:22 pm
Are Cards thru for tonight?
yessir....4th round -20th round picks up tomorrow
Re: GDT : MLB Draft (7/13-14) ~ 5:00pm CDT
Posted: 13 Jul 2025 21:23 pm
by Aday96
Gurevitch is a money saving pick. Only pick I'm not a fan of really, but a pretty solid night overall for the cards.
Re: GDT : MLB Draft (7/13-14) ~ 5:00pm CDT
Posted: 13 Jul 2025 21:25 pm
by An Old Friend
82birds wrote: ↑13 Jul 2025 20:49 pm
82birds wrote: ↑13 Jul 2025 20:35 pm
Cards
#55
Ryan Mitchell, HS OF
oddly enough, on MLB's top 250 top prospects, Mitchell was #...............55
Law had him at 24
Re: GDT : MLB Draft (7/13-14) ~ 5:00pm CDT
Posted: 13 Jul 2025 21:27 pm
by Melville
craviduce wrote: ↑13 Jul 2025 21:17 pm
Cards with the #89 pick select ~ Jack Gurevitch, 1B, USD
BIG BAT
6'0"
The first true 1B taken in the draft.
And roughly 50 spots higher than projected.
Clearly they see something they like.
Interesting bet - and one that looks like it is an attempt to sign him below slot value.
Re: GDT : MLB Draft (7/13-14) ~ 5:00pm CDT
Posted: 13 Jul 2025 21:30 pm
by RunSup
ramfandan wrote: ↑13 Jul 2025 21:23 pm
craviduce wrote: ↑13 Jul 2025 21:14 pm
Strummer Jones wrote: ↑13 Jul 2025 21:13 pm
I like the Franklin pick. That fastball is absolutely demonic.
yeah it is, Strummer. That one got me excited. Tennessee really worked with him to make him better in 2025, and it worked. Anxious to see what he has in the Pros. Could work really well with Bloom's R&D guys in the minors
Scouting report on Tanner Franklin
Fastball: 70 | Cutter: 50 | Control: 50 | Overall: 45
“Franklin walked 21 percent of the hitters he faced in two seasons at Kennesaw State and continued to do so as an all-star last summer in the Cape Cod League. He has pounded the zone with power stuff this year after transferring to Tennessee, though he has a somewhat limited Draft ceiling as a two-pitch reliever. He still lacks consistency, showing the ability to overwhelm hitters but also getting hit surprisingly hard at times.
Franklin ranks among the NCAA Division I leaders in overall and in-zone swing-and-miss rate with his fastball, no real surprise considering it operates at 94-98 mph and reaches 102 with huge carry and some armside run. He also throws one of the hardest cutters in college baseball, averaging 90 mph with a peak of 93, though it doesn’t miss nearly as many bats as his heater. He focuses on his main two pitches, rarely showing a slider or changeup that both sit in the upper 80s.
The BA report posted a few pages back says he reduced his walk rate to 5.5% with Tennessee In 2025. The Cardinals are betting on that control gain.
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Re: GDT : MLB Draft (7/13-14) ~ 5:00pm CDT
Posted: 13 Jul 2025 21:36 pm
by RunSup
Melville wrote: ↑13 Jul 2025 21:27 pm
craviduce wrote: ↑13 Jul 2025 21:17 pm
Cards with the #89 pick select ~ Jack Gurevitch, 1B, USD
BIG BAT
6'0"
The first true 1B taken in the draft.
And roughly 50 spots higher than projected.
Clearly they see something they like.
Interesting bet - and one that looks like it is an attempt to sign him below slot value.
BA had him at #90 on their rankings. The Cardinals took him at #89. So not a reach if the rankings matter now.
I wouldn't read that much into the rankings going forward. If the player is not even in the top 500 list for the next few rounds, that may be notable. What did the team see?
Re: GDT : MLB Draft (7/13-14) ~ 5:00pm CDT
Posted: 13 Jul 2025 21:37 pm
by RunSup
Nate Snead another Vols pitcher off the board at pick #105. 8 Vols taken today according to the MLB.net desk.
Re: GDT : MLB Draft (7/13-14) ~ 5:00pm CDT
Posted: 13 Jul 2025 21:39 pm
by 82birds
An Old Friend wrote: ↑13 Jul 2025 21:25 pm
82birds wrote: ↑13 Jul 2025 20:49 pm
82birds wrote: ↑13 Jul 2025 20:35 pm
Cards
#55
Ryan Mitchell, HS OF
oddly enough, on MLB's top 250 top prospects, Mitchell was #...............55
Law had him at 24
that's good to hear
Re: GDT : MLB Draft (7/13-14) ~ 5:00pm CDT
Posted: 13 Jul 2025 21:42 pm
by Whatashame
craviduce wrote: ↑13 Jul 2025 21:17 pm
Cards with the #89 pick select ~ Jack Gurevitch, 1B, USD
BIG BAT
6'0"
Is it just me or does the Gurevitch pick remind anyone else of Burleson. I know Burleson also pitched some but was known for his hit tool.
Re: GDT : MLB Draft (7/13-14) ~ 5:00pm CDT
Posted: 13 Jul 2025 22:14 pm
by An Old Friend
RunSup wrote: ↑13 Jul 2025 21:36 pm
Melville wrote: ↑13 Jul 2025 21:27 pm
craviduce wrote: ↑13 Jul 2025 21:17 pm
Cards with the #89 pick select ~ Jack Gurevitch, 1B, USD
BIG BAT
6'0"
The first true 1B taken in the draft.
And roughly 50 spots higher than projected.
Clearly they see something they like.
Interesting bet - and one that looks like it is an attempt to sign him below slot value.
BA had him at #90 on their rankings. The Cardinals took him at #89. So not a reach if the rankings matter now.
I wouldn't read that much into the rankings going forward. If the player is not even in the top 500 list for the next few rounds, that may be notable. What did the team see?
He’s an exit velocity standout / outlier.
Re: GDT : MLB Draft (7/13-14) ~ 5:00pm CDT
Posted: 13 Jul 2025 23:17 pm
by Strummer Jones
Whatashame wrote: ↑13 Jul 2025 21:42 pm
craviduce wrote: ↑13 Jul 2025 21:17 pm
Cards with the #89 pick select ~ Jack Gurevitch, 1B, USD
BIG BAT
6'0"
Is it just me or does the Gurevitch pick remind anyone else of Burleson. I know Burleson also pitched some but was known for his hit tool.
I could see that. Wouldn't be mad at it.
Re: GDT : MLB Draft (7/13-14) ~ 5:00pm CDT
Posted: 14 Jul 2025 01:03 am
by Whatashame
Strummer Jones wrote: ↑13 Jul 2025 23:17 pm
Whatashame wrote: ↑13 Jul 2025 21:42 pm
craviduce wrote: ↑13 Jul 2025 21:17 pm
Cards with the #89 pick select ~ Jack Gurevitch, 1B, USD
BIG BAT
6'0"
Is it just me or does the Gurevitch pick remind anyone else of Burleson. I know Burleson also pitched some but was known for his hit tool.
I could see that. Wouldn't be mad at it.
Me neither. Burleson has his warts but as the old axiom goes “the bat plays”. Burleson has worked hard to make himself an adequate OF/1B. There’s always room for a guy who can hit.
Re: GDT : MLB Draft (7/13-14) ~ 5:00pm CDT
Posted: 14 Jul 2025 04:18 am
by Janssen
Appenzeller or Bauer. Both tall lefties who were initially expected to go in round 1.. can never have too many lefties
Re: GDT : MLB Draft (7/13-14) ~ 5:00pm CDT
Posted: 14 Jul 2025 04:30 am
by Quincy Varnish
Whatashame wrote: ↑13 Jul 2025 21:42 pm
craviduce wrote: ↑13 Jul 2025 21:17 pm
Cards with the #89 pick select ~ Jack Gurevitch, 1B, USD
BIG BAT
6'0"
Is it just me or does the Gurevitch pick remind anyone else of Burleson. I know Burleson also pitched some but was known for his hit tool.
In a place where men see reflections of Burleson in all living things, you will never be alone.
Re: GDT : MLB Draft (7/13-14) ~ 5:00pm CDT
Posted: 14 Jul 2025 06:47 am
by Ronnie Dobbs
craviduce wrote: ↑13 Jul 2025 21:20 pm
Long day.... some good picks. Quite a change from the recent previous Flores drafts. There's some Bloom feel to this, imo. Maybe I'm wrong.
I like day 1
Yea, it definitely has a different feel to it, at the least with the two pitchers. I think Doyle is safer than some are giving him credit for, but it's nice to see them drafting pitchers with swing and miss and big upside. I didn't think there was any way they'd take Doyle just based on some of the fiery stuff they keep showing.