ESPN+ mock draft 2.0

[Adrian]

I have ESPN+ .
Thought i would share.

18. Arizona Diamondbacks: Pete Crow-Armstrong, CF, Harvard Westlake High School (California), Vanderbilt commit

The D-backs are another team that seems to have zeroed in on a specific type (contact-first, up-the-middle prep bats) and has gotten solid recent results with that approach (Alek Thomas, Corbin Carroll). Crow-Armstrong fits it to a T. It isn't a coincidence that the other best fit to that type in the first round, Robert Hassell, is Arizona's other heavily rumored target.

For their next pick, the D-backs are rumored to be targeting some upside prep arms, and one in particular, Bitsko, fits their preference (high slot, high spin, fastball/curveball) very well. Bitsko is already off the board in this mock, but he's a real option at this pick or with Arizona's second pick, if he makes it that far. Clayton Beeter is rising and fits Arizona's type well, but he'll likely go between Arizona's two picks.

 

[overseascardfan]

http://baseballprospectjournal.com/2020-mlb-draft-mock-draft-5/

18. Arizona Diamondbacks: Ed Howard, SS, Mount Carmel (Ill.) HS

Ed Howard is a slick-fielding shortstop from Chicago with big-time potential. He makes all the throws from shortstop, as he has great range, clean footwork, and a strong and accurate arm. He has a slightly open stance with a simple load that allows him to be quick to the ball and produce line drives. He has the potential to add more power as he matures.

I've seen multiple mocks with ARZ taking the top prep SS. HS teammate of Alek Thomas whom we all know. Reminds me of Didi Gregorius.

 

[Adrian]

MLB mock drafts 2020: Experts agree on Tigers' pick at No. 1, other top prospects to start first round

With the 2020 MLB Draft shortened to just five rounds in 2020, teams are going to have to get it right with those limited amount of picks — and the deep free agent pool that follows. But with just five official picks on the board for a lot of teams — some have been penalized and some have been forfeited due to free-agent signings — there's an urgency to make sure these players are the right ones.

It's always tough to sift through prospective MLB talent, but in 2020, there's a pretty clear top three: Arizona State's Spencer Torkelson is pretty much deemed a unanimous No. 1 overall pick, ticketed for Detroit, while Austin Martin and Asa Lacy are both expected to go within the top five.

https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb...spects-expert-picks/roau3547im2j19jd860locwle

 

[Adrian]

18. Arizona Diamondbacks
Justin Foscue, 2B, Mississippi State: Bryce Jarvis is a likely underslot option here if the right name doesn't make it this far, but Foscue is believed to be one of the right names for Arizona, which is leaning toward college players pretty heavily at this pick. Sabato is also in the mix if he makes it here.

 

[Mainstreet]

https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb...spects-expert-picks/roau3547im2j19jd860locwle

Good luck Spencer Torkelson.

 

[overseascardfan]

Here is my ARZ mock:

#18 - Cole Wilcox - College arm who had a great 4 game season (3-0, 1.57, 32K 2BB). Big kid.
#33 - Gage Workman - Local kid. Very versatile who could play SS or 3B. Plus hitter & defender.
#90 - Trei Cruz - Family bloodlines (Jose Cruz Jr's kid). Another SS for farm system.
#119 - Trey Dillard - Bullpen arm, 5 saves, 1.08 ERA. Another local kid.
#149 - Drew Bowser - HS kid worth a gamble with only a 5 round draft. Plays SS but could grow into a 3B.

Heavy on college players but with shortened draft, need as many "ready" guys as possible.