MLB Mock Draft 2021 (5/20/21)

Mock Draft Quick bites (5/20/21)

1.

It’s between Marcelo Mayer & Henry Davis. Who takes the underslot?

The Bucs really want to fill that hole at C and I see lots of similar hitting traits between Henry Davis and last years 1st round pick Nick Gonzalez.

Pick: Henry Davis

2.

This pick could be the face of the franchise for years to come….is it Jordan Lawlar or Jack Leiter or Marcelo Mayer? I’m really tempted to take Joe Mack here.

Pick: Jack Leiter

3.

Kumar Rocker or Marcelo Mayer? I value Mayer’s left-handed bat here though I believe he shifts over to 3B.

Pick: Marcelo Mayer

4.

I’m still trying to figure out last year’s pick. I prefer Joe Mack or Kahlil Watson here.

Pick: Jordan Lawlar

5.

Sal Frelick and Colton Cowser will be in play as the Birds will always explore an underslot. Despite the internet buzz, Brady House doesn’t fit here. Sal Frelick or Kahlil Watson

Pick: Sal Frelick

6.

The 3B draft class is deep, so I pass on Brady House here.

Pick: Jackson Jobe

7.

Again, same as above – deep 3B class, so I pass on House and focus on Kahlil Watson, Colton Cowser and Joe Mack.

Pick: Joe Mack

8.

Bill Schmidt 1st tough decision as GM – Kumar Rocker, Kahlil Watson, Brady House or Colton Cowser/ Jud Fabian. Does Jordan Lawlar slip?

Pick: Kahlil Watson

9.

Kumar Rocker or Jordan Lawlar fall in the Halos lap in this scenario. Rocker’s best bet early would be Det or Bos.

Pick: Kumar Rocker

10.

Colton Cowser makes sense here, and Matt McLain will be a fallback option. I’m tempted to Mock Chase Petty here, I think he ends up in Gain$ville.

Pick: Colton Cowser

11.

Henry Davis or Joe Mack would be my preferences here if available.

Pick: Brady House

12

Jordan Wicks or Matt McLain?

Pick: Matt McLain

13.

Philly gets a steal here, I’d consider Fabian at pick #8.

Pick: Jud Fabian

14.

Could see SF going after Gunnar Hoglund here w/ an underslot deal. Bubba Chandler could be option here full slot.

Pick: Sam Bachman

15.

Ryan Cusick or Ty Madden

Pick: Ty Madden

16.

I’ve leaned towards Adrian Del Castillo staying local but ultimately…..

Pick: Harry Ford

17.

The Red leggings have multiple early picks and can pull this off.

Pick: Bubba Chandler

18.

Michael McGeevy or Ryan Cusick or Gunnar Hoglund. Max Muncy/Benny Montgomery could be a sleepers here.

Pick: Ryan Cusick

19.

The Jays typically go college. Michael McGreevy or Adrian Del Castillo. Fabian if available. HS sleepers Max Muncy or Benny Montgomery or Tyler Whitaker.

Pick: Adrian Del Castillo

20.

If NYY keeps this pick, Chase Petty or Anthony Solomento could be in play. Jordan Wicks if they go the safe route.

Pick: Michael McGreevy

20.

The Cubs want projectable bats or arms. Michael McGreevy, Andrew Painter, Ben Kurdna or Benny Montgomery.

If Pick at #20: Michael McGreevy

If Pick at #21: Andrew Painter

21.

Jordan Wicks, Adrian Del Castillo or Gunnar Hoglund.

Pick: Jordan Wicks

22.

Comes down to Michael McGreevy, Ben Kudrna, Thatcher Hurd. Game plan could be underslot here, overslot next pick.

Pick: Ben Kudrna

23.

Andrew Painter, Ben Kudrna & Max Muncy will be overslot. Gavin Williams or Alex Mooney or Thatcher Hurd take slot or less.

Pick: Gavin Williams

24.

The A’s went overslot last year for Tyler Soderstorm. Wes Kath underslot this year? The wildcard here is Tyler Whitaker as we know the A’s GM has been in Vegas.

Pick: Maxwell Muncy

25.

The Twins have the luxury of a Comp A pick, so they can reach here and get someone they like (underslot) that might not get to them with their 2nd pick.

Pick: Ky Bush

26.

The Friars budget is tighter here than most years and may limit what they can do here ( Unless they plan on blowing past slot value with the CBA expiring)

Pitchers – Gunnar Hoglund, Will Bednar, Ky Bush or prep arms Thatcher Hurd, Gage Jump, Josh Hartle.

Position Player – toolsy outfielder Ty Whitaker or basketball star Colson Montgomery

Pick: Gunnar Hoglund

27.

Seems like the Rays always have extra picks.

Pick: Carson Williams

28.

I’m thinking lefty’s start going off the board here…Solomento/Jump/Ky Bush/Mozzicato/Hartle

Pick: Anthony Solomento

29.

Pick: Gage Jump or Frank Mozzicato

30.

**if NY selects at #20 Michael McGreevy

Pick: Gage Jump or Frank Mozzicato

31.

Pick: Jaden Hill

32.

Pick: Will Bednar

33.

Schrier is trending towards UCLA, as is Nick McLain, Strong Bruins commitments.

Pick: Izaac Pacheco

34.

Pick: Christian Franklin

35.

Pick: Tommy Mace

36.

Pick: Ethan Wilson / Peyton Stovall / Tyler Whitaker

37.

The Bucs go overslot here. Josh Hartle?

Pick: Lonnie White Jr

38.

Pick: Ryan Holgate

39.

Pick: Matt Milkulski

40.

UVA typically gets players on campus, so I expect Benny Montgomery to land on campus.

Pick: Benny Montgomery / Frank Mozzicato / Thatcher Hurd

41.

Pick: Jackson Baumeister / Gage Jump

42.

Pick: Alex Mooney

43.

Pick: Trey Sweeney – Colson Mongotmery

44.

Pick: Braden or Colson Montgomery

45.

Kumar Rocker would be an overslot pay

Pick: Luca Tresh or Thatcher Hurd

46.

The Preference would be LH Arms, from Ky Bush to Maddux Bruns to Andrew Abbott

Pick: Thatcher Hurd or Maddux Bruns

47.

Pick: Max Ferguson

48,

Perhaps a similar deal as Kyle Harrison gets Josh Hartle.

Pick: Josh Hartle or Joe Rock

49.

Pick: Steve Hajjar

50.

Pick: Peyton Stovall