2013 MLB Mock Draft By Kevin
by Matt Grabusky | Posted on Wednesday, March 6th, 2013
This is a mock compiled by BLF’s loyal reader and most reliable, by a wide margin, commenter, Kevin.
| Pick | Team | Player | Position | School |
| 1 | Astros | Clint Frazier | OF | Loganville (GA) |
| 2 | Cubs | Ryne Stanek | RHP | Arkansas |
| 3 | Rockies | Austin Meadows | OF | Grayson (GA) |
| 4 | Twins | Sean Manea | LHP | Indiana State |
| 5 | Indians | Kohl Stewart | RHP | St. Pius X (TX) |
| 6 | Marlins | Reese McGuire | C | Kentwood (WA) |
| 7 | Red Sox | JP Crawford | SS | Lakewood (CA) |
| 8 | Royals | Jon Denney | C | Yukon (OK) |
| 9 | Pirates | Kris Bryant | 3B | San Diego |
| 10 | Blue Jays | Jonathon Crawford | RHP | Florida |
| 11 | Mets | Ryan Boldt | OF | Red Wing (MN) |
| 12 | Mariners | Drew Ward | SS/3B | Leedey (OK) |
| 13 | Padres | Colin Moran | 3B | North Carolina |
| 14 | Pirates | Kevin Ziomek | LHP | Vanderbilt |
| 15 | Diamondbacks | Mark Appel | RHP | Stanford |
| 16 | Phillies | Trey Ball | LHP/OF | New Castle (IN) |
| 17 | Brewers | Bobby Wahl | RHP | Mississippi |
| 18 | White Sox | Scott Frazier | RHP | Pepperdine |
| 19 | Dodgers | Jordan Sheffield | RHP | Tullahoma (TN) |
| 20 | Cardinals | Jeremy Martinez | C | Mater Dei (CA) |
| 21 | Tigers | Ian Clarkin | LHP | James Madison HS (CA) |
| 22 | Rays | Carlos Salazar | RHP | Kerman (CA) |
| 23 | Orioles | Dominic Smith | 1B | Serra (CA) |
| 24 | Rangers | Justin Williams | OF | Terrebonne (LA) |
| 25 | Athletics | Phillip Ervin | OF | Samford |
| 26 | Giants | Marco Gonzales | LHP | Gonzaga |
| 27 | Yankees | Ryan Eades | RHP | Louisiana State |
| 28 | Reds | Aaron Judge | OF | Fresno State |
| 29 | Rays | Jan Hernandez | SS | Carlos Beltran Baseball Academy (PR) |
| 30 | Rangers | Rob Kaminsky | LHP | St. Joseph Regional (NJ) |
| 31 | Braves | Andy McGuire | SS | James Madison HS (VA) |
| 32 | Yankees | Stephen Gonsalves | LHP | Cathedral Catholic (CA) |
| 33 | Yankees | Oscar Mercado | SS | Gaither (FL) |
I can see arguments for what you have done. But for me Manaea is the #1 pitcher in the draft. Appel although I have my doubts, I can’t see dropping that far specially since he is pitching better this year. The only one I am like what the hell is Dominic Smith way to low for me. That being said it was a solid mock.
Well him pitching so well recently obviously was poorly timed for me but I still stand behind my belief that he’s not as good as he’s made out to be frequently.On the other hand the 15 placement had as much to do with making a point then it did my actual belief.
I do expect him to go within the 7-13 range wholeheartedly.Although if he keeps dominating like he has been recently he’s going top5 no questions asked.
Dom Smith again I’m not sold on him as much as others.I don’t like the drifting.I think he has a shot in RF but I’m not sure how much power he’s going to have.I’m thinking he might be more of a doubles machine and RBI hoarder then HR blaster.Obviously that’d be a problem if RF proves problematic and he’s a 1B.
I have seen Dom Smith numerous times I really don’t think his power is questionable. He is arguably the top HS pure bat in the draft. I will hove you a tie with Stanek because I see issues with his delivery and his secondary stuff. But I think in time he will fix these issues. With Manaea hitters have a hard time just squaring up his fastball. I also think he has some consistency issue with his secondary pitches like Stanek but I think he to will fix them.
The Manaea thing I think is as split as Trey Balls future position.Stanek for me has just really stood out in his chances.I got a chance being so close to the CCBL to see Manaea in person.I just think that Staneks breaking ball is so otherwordly that Area 51 is it’s home in the offseason.
Drew ward is not eligible.
Callis and others have reported it’s offical now it was rumored for months.
http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/draft/2013/03/drew-ward-eligible-for-2013-draft/
I want to thank Matt and the whole BLF team for providing me this opportunity to spread my opinion.
There are a few things on here worth debating, Appel’s position being the biggest to me, but there isn’t any more to argue about in this mock than in any other one that I have seen.
The guy who stands out to me is Ryan Boldt to the Mets. Only 2 years removed from Nimmo’ing it they’re going to double down? I’d see them Appel’in it up, another big arm to add on.
Mocks are tough bidness. Nice one. As a Gints fan I’d be crushed to see Ervin snagged before but Gonzales is a nice consolation prize.
Also, has Kohl Stewart thrown a pitch yet? I can’t see him going that high, football is going to cast him into never-never land. The Blue Jays will take a shot at him with their last protected pick. That FO loves to roll dice and screw with the league.
Kohl Stewart is a much better Baseball Prospect then a Football prospect.Not to mention Johnny Football has really given him a reason to not want to go to A&M.The Pure Stuff more then warrants the placement and he’s a bulldog on the mound.
About Ervin your talking 1 slot ha.He obviously could be a Gigante no problemo.On the other hand if he keeps performing like recently he might be even higher.
I think the Mets need to keep stocking up on position players.I could’ve went a few ways with that pick but Ryan Boldt is a talent that really stands out to me and I think he’s going to have alot more power then others have suggested.
Didn’t Stewart hurt his throwing shoulder already this season? I can’t argue he could/should be this high on a mock but if it’s doubtful he’ll pitch this year, why would the Indians (who can afford even less risk than other teams and also lack a 2nd and 3rd round pick from free agent signings) take a super-risky guy like Stewart? I suppose you could argue they’ll throw the dice, lowball him and take the pick in the 2014 draft if he doesn’t take it, but is that your reasoning?
The shoulder thing was a little ways back at this point.Also he’s not missing the season he’s just starting late.Never the less the kids talent is immense and they need some SP in that system.Now you could argue they’ll go with a college guy perhaps Appel or Crawford.But I feel like Stewart’s potential with his deadly FB/SL combo is too good to pass on.
I also personally don’t view him as that risky.Obviously any 2 sport guy provides some uncertainty.But let’s look at the factors also involved.He’s a much better Pitching Prospect then he is a QB prospect.He’s I believe the #7 QB according to ESPN.Don’t quote me on that though.The point I’m trying to make is his future is very clearly on the mound.Also Johnny Manziel I believe has another 2 years of guranteed eligibilty left and his the reiging Heisman candidate.So if you ask me I doubt he makes it to A&M.
Once again though this is the opinion of just me but I think when you combine his potential and the state of their farm it makes sense.
Heisman Champion* I guess the proper term is Heisman winner but you get the point.
No Jonah Wesely?
Your Talking to a big Jonah Fan trust me.
I couldn’t find a reasonable spot for him at this stage I don’t think he’s far behind though.
As a Yankees fan, I’d be pretty happy with this. Lets hope you have great foresight!
As a Red Sox fan I don’t know if I like the sound of that
Hey we all have opinions. The great thing is we are never right.
IMO –
you have Kohl a little high
Ward could go that high
Appel at 15th is just personal punishment
But that’s me…
In all fairness 15 is low for Appel.I do wholeheartedly believe he’s not as good as he’s been portrayed even with the recent performances.I also truely feel he will go in the 7-13 range.
As for Kohl I love the pure stuff.I love the bulldog demeanor on the mound.Maybe I’m a bit overoptimistic in his ability.But he has a very good arsenal with the chance to have 3 plus pitches down the road.I think at the very least he has a plus fastball and with all that movement on it it’s almost too good.I love the slider and the changeup certainly shows alot of promise.But like you said it’s all opinions.
Drew Ward I feel isn’t properly being evaluated because of the jump.Obviously it’s a unique thing it doesn’t happen that often with big name talents.But to me this kids bat is way way way too good for someone who in my opinion has a shot albeit a small one even still a 3B with his bat a RF with his bat whatever he is he’s a stud offensively.I’m pretty sure at the last prospect classic he hit a HR (A pretty good one at that) off Marco Gonzalez.To me he’s a top of the 1st talent on the bat alone and any defense he provides you is almost icing on the cake.Not saying he’s bad defensively or what have you but the bat is just that good.
15 is as much a statement as it is an objective view.In all reality he probably goes a few spots lower but I wanted to really push across that I don’t think he’s as elite as made out to be by other sources.
I know I’m probably in the minority when it comes to Appel and that’s fine with me but again it’s just my opinion and I hope people when they see this will sort’ve keep in the back of their minds to watch a bit closer.
If he keeps performing like he has been though he’s going to make me look bad
but again that’s fine with me.
With Drew Ward I was trying to say some people feel he has a small shot or no shot at SS even still he’s that high for me at 3B or RF.I personally almost always feel like you should give a kid a shot at the better defensive home.Obviously some just flat out are obvious even at the amateur level.But nevertheless like I said any home he’s at he’s that high for me/
another SS for the Red Sox? What????
Another SS? Deven Marrero is a nice talent yes and that’s great and all but this Red Sox fan sees a Glove first slightly better bat Jose Iglesias type and i’m not buying it.I don’t want to say Marrero is Iglesias caliber defense but he’s deffinately a glove first guy in my opinion.Also I do believe Xander has a strong shot at SS but how long does he stay there? I guess that’s another question entirely. For me JP Crawford can stay at SS and has the chance to be very nice offensively I really began liking him as much as I do now based off the bat.
Also you can never have too many SS in the system. Crawford I think under the most optimistic of situations is in Boston 2015-2016 so it’s not like this creates a logjam this is more a money in the bank future situation.I personally don’t see Marrero being more then a utiltiy guy at the MLB level that’s just me though.
The Red Sox have thrown so much money down that pipe that I would be very surprise if they do that. Guys like Lin, Rijo, Flores, Rondon not to mention Bogaerts, Marrero, Vinicio, its basically the most stacked position in the system. Of the guys you had available at that pick I would guess any of Appel, Bryant, Denney, Moran before thinking of Crawford and I like Crawford but just not that much.
I know this is not the NFL where need and position come much more into question but its definite a part of the question all things considered.
As a Red Sox fan I still haven’t given up on the idea of Manaea, Frazier or Meadows being available. One man can dream I guess.
Can certainly Dream I guess ha. I deffinately don’t see any being there but when you really really get into it there’s deffinately a possibility you know. 1 surprise pops up at 4 or 6 or something and someone just drops that tiny bit. As a Red Sox fan I’m right there hoping with ya.
As far as being the most stacked position in the system I think it has alot of quanity and not a whole of quality. Rijo is 16 years old, Marrero I address above as a utility glove with a weak bat.Nice glove though. Vinicio is another guy I don’t believe in so asking this Red Sox fan we don’t have a whole bunch at that position. I also believe Tzu Wei Lin is a SS who will be 18 later this year I believe. Again I don’t see him as that guy I think we need a certified THAT guy.
I’d say the most stacked position in the system is SP honestly. With Barnes Owens Webster Britton Workman Pat Young Austin Maddox Ty Buttrey. So that’s why I really wanted to put a college SP there and then realized that really didnt make much sense. I then was going to put a C like Denney and again I had time convincing myself they’d do it.
I personally love JP I see him sticking at SS and I see him having a good amount of power for a SS and a really great bat in general. I see them taking him as the SS of the future so they can put Xander somewhere a little easier for him to handle defensively so the bat can be the main focus.I think Xander can stick at SS at least for a little but he’s going to need to move at some point down the line I believe.
Where do you see Nick Longhi in the upcoming draft?
Very Good Bat I like him alot I see him gone by the beginning of the 3rd round.