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UPDATED:

The MLB Draft will begin on July 11. Two of the big names are Jack Leiter, Al's son, and Kumar Rocker, both SP from Vanderbilt and both will be gone by the time the Mets pick at 10.

Fangraphs, ESPN and CBS Sports have the Mets taking Matt McLain, a SS from UCLA.
https://www.lookoutlanding.com/2020/8/1 ... att-mclain
Obviously, the Mets have a SS so McLaine would have to move to 2B or the OF. He's 5'11", 180 but has some power as well as speed.
https://www.baseball-reference.com/regi ... lain000mat
https://www.espn.com/mlb/insider/story/ ... nth-to-go/
https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/2021 ... ar-behind/

ESPN wrote, on June 18:

The Mets are also casting a wide net since it's unclear who is really the best prospect at this juncture and teams are doing deep dives later than usual due to the lack of information. In this scenario, the Mets get their pick of the three college bats in this range (passing on center fielders Sal Frelick and Colton Cowser). They're considering Texas RHP Ty Madden, and the hot rumor is they have been piling in recently to see rising Indiana prep SS Colson Montgomery, who could be an underslot option here.

Keith Law in The Athletic's last mocked on May 13 and he has McLain going at 7. Law predicts that the Mets will take care of business and draft Sam Bachman, a SP from Miami. He had a great 2021 season and strikes out a lot of batters.
https://www.baseball-reference.com/regi ... chma000sam

MLB Pipeline also has the Mets taking a SP but it's Ty Madden
https://www.mlb.com/news/mock-mlb-draft-2021-june-9
https://metsmerizedonline.com/2021/06/l ... dden.html/
https://www.baseball-reference.com/regi ... dden000ty-

The player who caught my eye was Colton Cowser, OF, Sam Houston State
https://www.baseball-reference.com/regi ... wser000col

Here is the MLB.com draft board:
https://www.mlb.com/prospects/draft/
Here is the Fangraphs draft board:
https://www.fangraphs.com/prospects/the ... 1,1&type=0

I like the idea of drafting Cowser, too.
And I would like it even better if he bats righty. But he doesn't.
The MLB.com link likens him to Nimmo, but someone who CAN play center. I'll take that.

BTW - warning. Once in the fangraphs site, I couldn't arrow key back out to get back to the cpf. I had to close my browser.

Later

I thought of Nimmo, too, as he also is from off-the-beaten-path

Keith Law has revised his mock but still has the Mets selected Bachman:

Bachman missed two starts in the spring with a sore shoulder but was electric after he returned, so his stock is a function of what the doctors say — he’s a top-10 talent on stuff but could easily slip out of the first round if teams are scared of his medicals. I think the Mets would love McLain or maybe Cowser, would at least consider going over slot for Rocker, and I’ve heard Colson Montgomery here.

The Draft is THIS SUNDAY NIGHT!
I don't know what Prospects Live is but they make a nice website.
They have Kumar Rocker falling to the Mets at 10 and if that happens Scott will grab him in a second.
https://www.prospectslive.com/mlb-draft ... t-40-zwtc9

Kuman Rocker?

I hardly know her, but ok.

It's tonight at 7 PM! And it takes place while the 4 PM games are finishing so well done MLB!
Fangraphs' final mock has the Mets selecting Colson Montgomery, SS, Southridge HS (IN).
https://blogs.fangraphs.com/mock-draft- ... orning-of/

Keith Law of The Athletic ranks Montgomery AT 56. The Mets have the 10th pick and 56 is much more than 10:

Montgomery is a big kid, 6-4 and 200-odd pounds already, likely to move to third base but with a plus arm that should let him profile there. I like his left-handed swing and he’s supposed to have a good approach, but scouts have questioned how he’ll hit against better pitching, and he already turned 19 in February.

https://theathletic.com/2580901/2021/07 ... prospects/

MLB Pipeline has Montgomery at 25 which is closer but perhaps draft someone else, Zach.
https://www.mlb.com/prospects/draft/

MLB.com predicts otherwise:

Callis: Sal Frelick, OF, Boston College
If they can't get a shot at Jobe or Rocker, the Mets likely will choose between Frelick, Madden and high school third baseman Colson Montgomery.

Mayo: Matt McLain, SS, UCLA
The college bats still seem to fit, with McLain perhaps taking the lead over Sal Frelick, who I’ve had in this spot often. They could turn to a college arm like Madden if they change course.

https://www.mlb.com/news/mock-draft-who ... t-coverage

bmfc1 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 11, 2021 10:05 am It's tonight at 7 PM! And it takes place while the 4 PM games are finishing so well done MLB!
Fangraphs' final mock has the Mets selecting Colson Montgomery, SS, Southridge HS (IN).
https://blogs.fangraphs.com/mock-draft- ... orning-of/

Keith Law of The Athletic ranks Montgomery AT 56. The Mets have the 10th pick and 56 is much more than 10:

Montgomery is a big kid, 6-4 and 200-odd pounds already, likely to move to third base but with a plus arm that should let him profile there. I like his left-handed swing and he’s supposed to have a good approach, but scouts have questioned how he’ll hit against better pitching, and he already turned 19 in February.

https://theathletic.com/2580901/2021/07 ... prospects/

MLB Pipeline has Montgomery at 25 which is closer but perhaps draft someone else, Zach.
https://www.mlb.com/prospects/draft/

PLEASE not another lefty hitter. They already have Brett Baty who fits that description. It is very frustrating when they keep losing to mediocre lefties like the Tyler Andersons of the world. Howz about a righty hitter, Zach? And maybe one ranked higher?
I'll climb down off my soapbox now.

Later

Lefties, righties, and switchies are OK by me.

I can't imagine drafting in response to what happened in yesterday's game. A high-schooler, no less.

Personally, I'm rooting for Brady House to fall to #10, and if he's not available, I'll happily settle for Mash Tent or Partridge Bus.

They are talking about a CF from Boston College. Sal Frelich 5'9' 175 lbs

He is not going to hit for power but is a top of the lineup guy.

Boston College??

ashie62 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 11, 2021 12:45 pm They are talking about a CF from Boston College. Sal Frelich 5'9' 175 lbs

He is not going to hit for power but is a top of the lineup guy.

Boston College??

They already have an outfielder from Boston College named Joe Suozzi who is hitting .292 in his first year of pro ball at St. Lucie.
He's from Glen Cove, NY and hits righty. He's 6'3" 215 pounds, so he might have some power.

Later

Draft happening now, Manfred getting booed relentlessly. Pirates take Louisville catcher Henry Davis #1 and the Rangers take Al’s kid #2.

Been reading some mocks the last few days and they’re kinda all over the place.

7 picks down and 3 of The Athletic’s top 7 are still available, including Vandy right-hander Kumar Rocker and some highly regarded high school dudes. Should be someone pretty good left when the Mets go at 10.

Edit: Royals just took a dude 7th that was ranked outside the top 30. Trying to save some buck$ according to the smart guys on TV.

I am actively rooting for Kumar to drop to 10 and the Mets to pounce.

A Boy Named Seo wrote: ↑Sun Jul 11, 2021 7:58 pm I am actively rooting for Kumar to drop to 10 and the Mets to pounce.

Absolutely!

Rockies get high school outfielder Benny Montgomery. Angels on deck, Mets in the hole. Angels, don’t you dare screw up my man-crush I’ve had for like 13 minutes.

A Boy Named Seo wrote: ↑Sun Jul 11, 2021 7:58 pm I am actively rooting for Kumar to drop to 10 and the Mets to pounce.

Unless we find out he's a relative of John.

Angels get some dude named Sam Bachman and now I say to the Mets MAKE MY MAN-CRUSH COME TRUE AND DRAFT KUMAR ROCKER 💙🧡

Frayed Knot wrote: ↑Sun Jul 11, 2021 8:07 pm

A Boy Named Seo wrote: ↑Sun Jul 11, 2021 7:58 pm I am actively rooting for Kumar to drop to 10 and the Mets to pounce.

Unless we find out he's a relative of John.

I think we’re safe there

YESSSSSSS KUMAR ROCKER I THINK I LOVE HIM

Downside: rooting for a guy named "Rocker".
Upside: EVERYTHING ELSE!

Look at the first line of this thread. I never expected this and I bet that the Mets FO didn't either.

bmfc1 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 11, 2021 8:12 pm Downside: rooting for a guy named "Rocker".
Upside: EVERYTHING ELSE!

Look at the first line of this thread. I never expected this and I bet that the Mets FO didn't either.

I bet you’re right. I suspect we’ll find out the Mets had a few guys they would've been happy with but didn’t expect Kumar to land in their lap.

I'm glad we got him and Kumar Disco

No relation to John, I hope?