#2 Pick in a Rookie Draft

[revo]

I would have taken Paddack #1, and at the very least #2.

I'm just wary of the whole pitcher thing, especially with prospects. I've had a few prospect pitchers wiped out with TJ surgery over the years (last year it was AJ Puk), and pitchers are just so easy to find throughout the season. But the prospect hitters who emerge are the gold standard in this league, so I realize India was a reach (as was Gorman), but I was adamant on not taking a pitcher.

[mjl]

I would have taken Paddack #1, and at the very least #2.

I think Paddack was the best player, but the extremely high trade volume in this league kind of pushes me toward taking the consensus best pick instead of who I think is the best pick.

[Hornsby]

I think Paddack was the best player, but the extremely high trade volume in this league kind of pushes me toward taking the consensus best pick instead of who I think is the best pick.

I think that Mize is going to be the best pitcher, and Kelenic the best position player...

[Sour Masher]

I think that Mize is going to be the best pitcher, and Kelenic the best position player...

Yeah, but Paddack's prxomity to the majors means something too. Paddack is ready.

[Teenwolf]

I think Paddack's double-plus command gives him added stability, and he's already successfully returned from TJ, so it's out of the way for now. Factor in his Petco advantage, and likely amazing whip and it's a pretty drool worthy package. Even though I also loathe pitching prospects. I recall the last batch of Padres future aces didn't really pan out, and they had 4-5 at that time as well. So the Padres have a high SP fail rate, but in a small sample size over recent years.

[Andrewski]

In case anyone cares, here's the order of selections thus far:

Player Pos Team
Round 1:
Nolan Gorman 3B STL
Jonathan India 3B CIN
Chris Paddack P SD
Jarred Kelenic OF SEA
Nick Madigral 2B CHW
Vidal Brujan 2B TAM
Gavin Lux SS LAD
Alec Bohm 3B PHI
Casey Mize P DET
ONeill Cruz SS PIT
Drew Waters OF ATL
Nicky Lopez SS KC
Joey Bart C SF
Grant Lavigne 1B COL
Nate Lowe 1B TAM
Kevin Smith SS TOR
Trevor Larnach OF MIN
Jordan Groshans 3B TOR

Round 2:
Nico Hoerner SS CHC
Travis Swaggerty OF PIT
Victor Victor Mesa OF MIA
Kristian Robinson OF ARZ
Seth Beer OF HOU
Jordyn Adams OF LAA
Oscar Mercado OF CLE
Dustin May P LAD
FORFEITED
Malcom Nunez 1B STL
Hudson Potts 3B SD
Marco Luciano SS SF
Cavan Biggio MI TOR
FORFEITED
Luis Patino P SD
Antonio Cabella OF NYY
Kevin Alcantara OF NYY
Shervyen Newton SS NYM

Round 3:
FORFEITED
Julio Pablo Martinez OF TEX
FORFEITED
Tyler Wade 2B NYY
FORFEITED
Franklin Perez P DET
Brice Turang SS MIL
Matthew Liberatore P TAM
Xavier Edward SS TAM
Enyel de los Santos P PHI
Blake Perkins OF KC
Greyson Jenista OF ATL
Triston Casas 3B BOS
Brayan Rocchio SS CLE
Luis Garcia SS PHI

[Hornsby]

I think Paddack's double-plus command gives him added stability, and he's already successfully returned from TJ, so it's out of the way for now. Factor in his Petco advantage, and likely amazing whip and it's a pretty drool worthy package. Even though I also loathe pitching prospects. I recall the last batch of Padres future aces didn't really pan out, and they had 4-5 at that time as well. So the Padres have a high SP fail rate, but in a small sample size over recent years.

Man, I've owned Pads pitchers from Casey Kelly to Baez, to Quantrill...I still own Morejon as well. None have panned out in my recollection. Not to say the current crop isn't going to, but their track record seems to be anecdotally pretty bad.

[mjl]

I don't remember that fucker I drafted first in my first RJEL minors draft but he didn't go anywhere either.

edit: Matt Wisler