The draft is tonight, so I wanted to get my updated Mock Draft out. I wanted a little more commentary on each pick, but I ran out of time. I threw little blurbs in by some of the picks.
| Pick | Team | Player | Position | School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Nationals | Bryce Harper | C | Southern Nevada CC |
| Concensus top pick; Nat’s have confirmed that he’ll be the pick unless something drastic happens. | |||||
| 2 | |
Pirates | Manny Machado | SS | Brito Miami HS (FL) |
| Machado or Taillon here. | |||||
| 3 | |
Orioles | Jameson Taillon | RHP | Woodland HS (TX) |
| 4 | |
Royals | Yasmani Grandal | C | Miami |
| Reportedly deal is almost in place. | |||||
| 5 | |
Indians | Drew Pomeranz | LHP | Mississippi |
| 6 | |
Diamondbacks | Chris Sale | LHP | Florida Gulf Coast |
| Sale is the preferred pick here; they could go with another college pitcher if Sale is taken. | |||||
| 7 | |
Mets | Deck McGuire | RHP | Georgia Tech |
| 8 | |
Astros | Michael Choice | OF | Texas-Arlington |
| 9 | |
Padres | Karsten Whitson | RHP | Chipley HS (FL) |
| 10 | |
Athletics | Dylan Covey | RHP | Maranatha HS (CA) |
| 11 | |
Blue Jays | Zach Cox | 3B | Arkansas |
| Drops due to contract conerns; looking for a Pedro Alvarez deal plus MLB contract. | |||||
| 12 | |
Reds | Christian Colon | SS | Cal State Fullerton |
| 13 | |
White Sox | Bryce Brentz | OF | Middle Tennessee State |
| It’s reported that they are looking for a college pitcher, but Brentz is a better pick here. | |||||
| 14 | |
Brewers | Josh Sale | OF | Blanchet HS (WA) |
| 15 | |
Rangers | Brandon Workman | RHP | Texas |
| Limited money to spend; should be able to sign the Texas player. | |||||
| 16 | |
Cubs | Alex Wimmers | RHP | Ohio State |
| 17 | |
Rays | Stetson Allie | LHP | St Edwards HS (OH) |
| 18 | |
Angels | Matt Harvey | RHP | North Carolina |
| 19 | |
Astros | Nick Castellanos | 3B | Archbishop Edward McCarthy HS (FL) |
| 20 | |
Red Sox | Anthony Ranaudo | RHP | LSU |
| 21 | |
Twins | A.J. Cole | RHP | Oviedo HS (FL) |
| Concerns over struggles this year; Cole will fit nicely in the Twins system. | |||||
| 22 | |
Rangers | Asher Wojciechowski | RHP | Citadel |
| 23 | |
Marlins | Justin O’Connor | RHP | Cowan HS (IN) |
| 24 | |
Giants | Barret Loux | RHP | Texas A&M |
| 25 | |
Cardinals | Kolbren Vitek | 2B | Ball State |
| Should go higher, but could see him dropping to this spot. | |||||
| 26 | |
Rockies | Brett Eibner | OF | Arkansas |
| Will start in the field, but will end up on the mound. | |||||
| 27 | |
Phillies | Kaleb Cowart | SS | Cook HS (GA) |
| 28 | |
Dodgers | Delino Deshields Jr | OF | Woodward Academy (GA) |
| 29 | |
Angels | Aaron Sanchez | RHP | Barstow HS (CA) |
| 30 | |
Angels | Yordy Cabrera | SS | Lakeland HS (FL) |
| 31 | |
Rays | Michael Kvasnicka | C | Minnesota |
| 32 | |
Yankees | James Paxton | LHP | Kentucky* |
| 33 | |
Astros | Jesse Hahn | RHP | Virginia Tech |
| 34 | |
Blue Jays | Austin Wilson | OF | Harvard-Westlake HS (CA) |
| 35 | |
Braves | Cameron Bedrosian | RHP | E Coweta HS (GA) |
| 36 | |
Red Sox | Chevez Clarke | OF | Marietta HS (GA) |
| 37 | |
Angels | Peter Tago | RHP | Dana Hills HS (CA) |
| 38 | |
Blue Jays | Tyrell Jenkins | RHP | Henderson HS (TX) |
| 39 | |
Red Sox | Kevin Gausman | RHP | Centennial Grandview HS (CO) |
| 40 | |
Angels | Taijuan Walker | RHP | Yucaipa HS (CA) |
| 41 | |
Blue Jays | DeAndre Smelter | RHP | Tattnall Square HS (GA) |
| 42 | |
Rays | Kellin Deglan | C | Langley HS (BC) |
| 43 | |
Mariners | Jarrett Parker | OF | Virginia |
| 44 | |
Tigers | LeVon Washington | 2B | Chipola |
| 45 | |
Rangers | Gary Brown | OF | Cal State Fullerton |
| 46 | |
Cardinals | Sammy Solis | LHP | San Diego |
| 47 | |
Rockies | Chad Lewis | 3B | Marina HS (CA) |
| 48 | |
Tigers | Derek Dietrich | SS | Georgia Tech |
| 49 | |
Rangers | Seth Blair | RHP | Arizona St |
| 50 | |
Cardinals | Kyle Blair | RHP | San Diego |
* Paxton is pitching in the American Association after he didn’t sign last year.
