5. (CBSSports.com). (CBS Sports top 30 rank: Unranked), June 16 mock pick: 3B Tucker Toman, Hammond HS (South Carolina) June 30 mock pick:OF Justin Crawford, Bishop Gorman HS (Nevada), Pick:OF Drew Gilbert, Tennessee ($2,485,500 slot value), The Volunteers went 59-7 with a plus-421 run differential this season (yes, plus-421) and they could have as many as three players selected in the first round: Gilbert, Jordan Beck, and righty Blade Tidwell. 13) June 16 mock pick: OF Jordan Beck, Tennessee June 30 mock pick: SS Cole Young, North Allegheny HS (Pennsylvania), Pick:OF Chase DeLauter, James Madison ($3,180,600 slot value) It's never easy to pin down what the Cardinalswill do because they tend to pick later in the first round and thus cast a wide net. If there were more certainty about his long-term defensive home, Toman might have found himself in the top 10-15 picks somewhere. 2022 MLB Mock Draft: Druw Jones, Elijah Green go early; Blue Jays get Kumar Rocker; Rays take Crawford's son 2022 MLB Mock Draft: Druw Jones, Elijah Green go early; Blue Jays. BIG BOARD: Ranking the top 100 players in 2022 MLB Draft, 1. 6-keys: media/spln/mlb/reg/free/stories, at Kumar Rocker: RHP: 6'5" 245: No School: 13: Los Angeles Angels: Chase DeLauter: OF: 6'4 . In Rockers final season at Vanderbilt, he was a unanimous All-American and finalist for the Golden Spikes Award and the Dick Howser Trophy. He then joined the independent Tri-City Valley Cats of the Frontier League last month. The Rays have extra picks at No. The switch-hitter is the best college position player in the class with an advanced hit tool and plus power, and the chance to stick at shortstop. Atlanta Braves: Kumar Rocker, RHP, N/A Kumar Rocker isn't done yet. Last year MLB pushed the draft back to the All-Star break in an effort to better market the event, and that will be the norm moving forward even though many executives don't like it. The hulking build is impressive, yes, and he knows how to use it Aug 6, 2021. The Astros are not as analytics model-reliant as they were under the previous front office regime but they certainly lean on measurables. 33, 42, and 67) and add multiple top talents to their farm system. After taking high school pitchers in Mick Abel and Andrew Painter in the first rounds of the previous two drafts, Rocker could be someone who can make a big-league impact soon, a real bonus when considering the bullpen struggles happening in Philadelphia. Saving a few bucks on a college hitter at No. Boston has Chris Sale and Garrett Whitlock signed through 2024,and Nick Pivetta under club control for three more seasons. 2023 NFL Mock Draft 1 Chicago Bears DL Jalen Carter, Georgia. 1 pick overall in the 2022 MLB Draft. (The Athletic). Baltimore tends to keep things very close to the vest and this year is no different. The track record for players in similar situations isn't great, but the sample size is very small. 4 overall last year. Miami struck gold at pick No. Pittsburgh Pirates: Kumar Rocker and 2022 Draft. 6:54 pm ET, Our R.J. Anderson ranked Rutschman the No. Jones is not the most refined hitter in the draft class, but he has serious power, and he's an excellent athlete. 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I say most because Kumar Rocker is the clearest exception to the rule in recent memory. 3. 9. I'm F'n here. Brandon Barriera is the best high-school pitcher left on the board, and would fit their mold of high-upside, young arms. Braves Gabriel Hughes, RHP, Gonzaga. Nationals Kevin Parada, C, Georgia Tech. He was pitching this summer in the Independent Frontier League, and his performance was good enough to push him into contention to become a first round pick again. The 22-year-old has made three starts in indy ball, keeping a 2.45 ERA with 18 strikeouts in 11 innings. Draft Simulator. 16 last year when Kahlil Watson slid down the board to them, and they could do that again with another middle-infielder sliding out of the top five. Pontes and ESPN MLB Draft expert Kiley McDaniel agreethat the stuff Rocker showed was similar to when he was at his best with Vanderbilt. Melton doesn't have DeLauter's or Jones' raw pop, but he has strong contact rates and some believe he's a swing tweak away from really discovering his power stroke. By Ryan Miller | May 9, 2022 | Share on Facebook (opens in a new tab) . Reds Cole Young, SS, North Allegheny High (Wexford, Pa.). 36 seconds ago Texas Rangers starting pitching prospects and former Vanderbilt college teammates Jack Leiter and Kumar Rocker both made their Cactus League debuts out of the bullpen in Tuesday's 6 . Below is our second 2022 MLB mock draft based on the latest chatter, speculation, and rumors. Chicago took an MLB-ready arm in Garrett Crochet in 2020 and moved him right to the bullpen to help their team. 8. Boston Red Sox: OF Drew Gilbert, Tennessee. The left-handed hitting Holliday boasts five-tool upside, with one of the better hit tools in the class. The Athletics Keith Law released a new mock draft Monday, six days before the start of the MLB draft, and projected the Red Sox to land right-hander Kumar Rocker with the No. If things go wrong with his health down the line, you still get a potential lethal bullpen arm, and you rejuvenate a fan base that needs something to get excited about right now. Yankees Sterlin Thompson, OF, Florida. (CBS Sports top 30 rank: Unranked), June 16 mock pick: RHP Jacob Miller, Liberty Union HS (Ohio) June 30 mock pick:OF Sterlin Thompson, Florida, Pick:OF Jordan Beck, Tennessee ($2,788,000 slot value), The White Sox tend to seek out elite tools in the first round, such as Nick Madrigal's contact ability andGarrett Crochet's fastball. Sure, he had a low . 18. src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=674090812743125&ev=PageView&noscript=1"/>. as an extreme contact hitter and up-the-middle athlete. Here are R.J. Anderson's top 30 draft prospects and here are our first (June 16) and second (June 30) mock drafts. . 20. After not coming to terms with the Mets, Rockers future was uncertain after he announced he would not be returning to Nashville. If this had to happen to Rocker, McDaniel and Pontes agreed that this year was the best possible time, with so many of the other potential first-round pitchers also coming with injury concerns. Signs point to the Rangers preferring Holliday over Green, so we have them taking Matt's son. The Reds could then use the No. and Kumar Rocker to the Rangers!? Check out our 2023 MLB Mock Draft. There's been some buzz around Miami and Berry lately, and while he's a divisive prospect given his lack of defensive value, there are some who think he is the best all-around offensive talent in the draft class. Kumar Rocker Overview College, Fall & Independent Lg Stats More Kumar Rocker Pages at Baseball Reference Thompson is a sweet swinger who held his own when put at second base at times this season, and Red Sox chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom loves versatile players. Jaden Ivey got on the radar a little later, but we still know all about him and his mom, the coach of Notre Dames womens basketball program (quick aside that I, a Knicks fan, have lost countless hours over the last couple of weeks imagining Ivey in New York). "I mean, maybe it's a million dollars or something like that less, but I think there's a ceiling there where somebody could just buy in and fall in love. Termarr Johnson . The switch-hitter doesn't have a defensive home, which puts extra strain on his bat to carry him to the big leagues, but if his bat is what many believe it to be, he could be a middle-of-the-order slugger for years to come. The former Vanderbilt baseball star pitcher is again eligible to be drafted in Sunday's MLB. He had shoulder surgery last September and was pitching in the independent Frontier League for the Tri-City ValleyCats. ESPNs Kiley McDaniel last week ranked Rocker as the No. Take a look at The Sporting News' MLB mock draft. Rasmussen had an impressive year in 2022 with a 2.84 ERA and a 1.04 WHIP. Casual baseball fans could not tell you when the MLB draft is; heck I had to double-check in the process of writing this. Jace Jung had some struggles late in the season for Texas Tech and has fallen from top 10 projections where he was earlier in the season. That profile is extremely valuable in a time where catchers with adequate hitting skills are becoming progressively more rare. And that's sort of open to interpretation;every team is going to be aslightly different answer to that question.". In his latest mock draft, The Athletic 's Keith Law predicts the Red Sox will add right-hander Kumar Rocker with the No. Phillies Brandon Barriera, LHP, American Heritage High (Plantation, Fla.). But it is never too early to look at the top prospects available in the draft, especially with the conclusion of the MLB regular season today. The media circus surrounding his negotiations with the Mets only heightened his profile. With some of the best bat-to-ball skills in last year's draft Jackson, impressed in his senior year, slashing .685/.749/1.392 in 41 games. Considering the lack of a bonafide star this year, and high school players dominating the top of the draft board, its not a reach to say Kumar Rocker is the most known player in Julys draft. 1 prospect in baseball before the season. Oakland is going to keep their pick local at No. Cincinnati has a lot of bonus pool money and could use that to help land a highly valued prospect like Cole Young in this spot. Orioles Druw Jones, OF, Wesleyan High (Norcross, Ga.). White Sox Kumar Rocker, RHP, No school. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. I don't think we're going to really get much closer to narrowing things until the day of the draft.". The fit: The Rays have a young MLB pitching staff, which means opportunity. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, left, announces the selection of Kumar Rocker by the Texas Rangers with the third pick of the 2022 MLB baseball draft, Sunday, July 17, 2022, in Los Angeles. (CBS Sports top 30 rank: Unranked), June 16 mock pick: RHP Blade Tidwell, Tennessee June 30 mock pick:OF Chase DeLauter, James Madison, Pick:SS Peyton Graham, Oklahoma ($2,620,400 slot value), A sluggish start to the spring had Graham on the outside of the first-round mix at one point, but by the end of the season he was back in first-round consideration because he does many things well. Rocker was previously taken by the New York Mets in the first round of last years draft, but did not sign. If he's not the No. PIT. He has always had better control than command, and while hes shown incredible competitiveness in some games like the no-hitter he threw in 2019, when he was pushed to 131 pitches hes also had outings where he seemed to struggle to adjust mid-game. Kumar Rocker stats (2022): 1.80 ERA, 0.75 WHIP, 32 strikeouts, 5.0 H/9 in 20 innings Rocker didn't return to Vanderbilt, instead preparing for the MLB Draft a year out. If not, they are very likely to go with Jackson Holliday over Termarr Johnson or Brooks Lee. Despite having a higher ceiling than any other realistic target at #21 if they go the college route, Rocker is also likely closer to the major leagues than most other players in this draft. Here, we have them picking up right where they left off, selecting Alabama southpaw Connor Prielipp 13th overall. The Cardinals are going back with a high-floor pick in Cooper Hjerpe, a southpaw with a well-rounded repertoire and plus control and command. How Kumar Rocker went from top-10 pick in 2021 to one of MLB draft's biggest mysteries in 2022 Rocker failed to sign with the Mets after being selected 10th overall last year; where. (CBS Sports top 30 rank: Unranked), June 16 mock pick:LHP Cooper Hjerpe, Oregon State June 30 mock pick:LHP Carson Whisenhunt, East Carolina, Pick: LHP Cooper Hjerpe, Oregon State ($3,291,200 slot value) The Mariners have been tied to college hitters more than anything this spring, but the case can be made Hjerpe (pronounced "Jerpy") is the best healthy college pitcher in the draft class, and it doesn't make sense to pass on him to take a second-tier college bat. 4. 1 and the Arizona Diamondbacks selected Druw Jones No. How sweet! They used their previous No. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Kumar Rocker's one-year wait to get another chance to join a MLB franchise is almost over. 16. 18), June 16 mock pick:OF Gavin Cross, Virginia Tech June 30 mock pick:LHP Connor Prielipp, Alabama, Pick:LHP Brandon Barriera, American Heritage HS (Florida) ($4,410,200 slot value), All signs point to the Angels taking another pitcher in the first round, though they (probably) won't take pitchers with all 20 picks again like last year. If Rocker falls to Arizona at six, they'll be almost forced into choosing him. VANDY BOYS IN THE MLB DRAFT:How well have the Commodores produced MLB Draft picks? One of baseballs most prominent draft analysts projected a big-name pitcher to end up in Philadelphia later this summer. (CBS Sports top 30 rank: Unranked), June 16 mock pick: OF Chase DeLauter, James Madison June 30 mock pick:RHP Kumar Rocker, Tri-City ValleyCats, Pick:OF Sterlin Thompson, Florida ($2,974,900 slot value), This is where the run of second-tier college bats is expected to begin. Last year MLB pushed. Pittsburgh Pirates: Kumar Rocker, RHP, VanderbiltImmediately after 2020's draft, Kumar Rocker's name was atop everyone's list for the 2021 draft. 2022 MLB Mock Draft: Predicting Every 1st-Round Pick. 1 overall, Prielipp had Tommy John surgery last May and recently began throwing showcases for scouts. 01:41. The Most Outstanding Player at the 2019 College World Series was selected by New York with the 10th pick, however, the Mets rescinded their pre-draft offer for a signing bonus following his physical and medical evaluation. Even a year ago, Rocker had more fanfare around him than any other prospect taken outside the top 10 (or even the top three) that I can ever remember. 29), June 16 mock pick:2B Jace Jung, Texas Tech June 30 mock pick:Beavers, Pick:RHP Cade Horton, Oklahoma ($3,407,400 slot value), Horton is the draft's biggest riser and he fits what the Braves want in their pitchers, which is overpowering raw stuff (think Spencer Strider). Aria Gerson covers Vanderbilt athletics for The Tennessean. (CBS Sports top 30 rank: No. Fastball sitting 95-96 T97 pic.twitter.com/R9DhhCbUGf, ICYMI: @KumarRocker did his thing last night at #TheJoe4 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 7 K#VamosGatos #Forthe518 pic.twitter.com/YGXQdaCfMe. Instead, after being drafted 10th overall by the New York Mets, Rocker failed a physical. Mervis flew from High-A to Triple-A in 2022, totaling 36 homers with a .309/.379/.606 slash line through 578 plate appearances. I think theres interest in the 10 to 20 range. . So that would be a nice consolation for the Mets. But any kind of shoulder issue, even a supposed minor one, is far more cause for concern than Tommy John surgery or another elbow issue. The Associated Press contributed to this report. If the team that drafts him puts him in the bullpen, however, he could make the majors quickly. Season Summary: Rocker was a surprise first-round pick by the Rangers.Rocker was the New York . Could Red Sox land ex-Vanderbilt star Kumar Rocker in MLB Draft? He looks in phenomenal shape and I'm told he's throwing harder than he had before his Vanderbilt exit. Kumar Rocker, Filthy Slider.7th K thru 2 innings. In his latest mock draft, Keith Law hypothesized that Rocker could see time on a major league mound in 2022. The son of long-time Rays outfielder Carl Crawford has an advanced hit tool and plenty of speed with the ability to stick in center field. Elias says they've narrowed the list down to five players -- Cal Poly shortstop Brooks Lee, LSU slugger Jacob Berry, high school shortstop Jackson Holliday, and high school outfielders Druw Jones and Elijah Green are the most rumored names -- though there's been some smoke involving Johnson the last month or so. Here's what history shows, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. The fit:Zack Wheeler (two more seasons) and Aaron Nola (three more seasons) are locked up through 2024. Rangers Elijah Green, OF, IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.). 6. I've taken the last of the useful information that has trickled out this weekend -- when teams teams . In the latest version of his MLB mock draft that was released on Tuesday, The Athletic 's Keith Law had the Phillies selecting former Vanderbilt right-hander Kumar Rocker with the 17th overall pick. Well do a deeper dive as July 17th approaches, but the other potential options at #21 dont inspire a ton of confidence. A name many expected to hear called in the 2019 MLB Draft, Lee decided to forego MLB to play for his dad at Cal Poly. Jones would certainly fall no further than second should the Orioles go another direction, but in this case, he's not left, and the Diamondbacks take another high-upside, son of a former big leaguer in shortstop Jackson Holliday. 225d MLB Insiders 2022 MLB draft tracker: O's take Holliday No. Heres the Marinerss offseason, recapped, Kyle Lewis, Trevor Gott/The only stove that wasnt hot/We didnt start the fire, Your way-too-early-look at 2023 Mariners MLB Draft Targets, 2022 Mariners MLB Draft: Day 3 Draft Tracker, Seattle Mariners select RHP Ashton AJ Izzi in fourth round of 2022 MLB Draft, Seattle Mariners select Walter Ford with 74th pick in 2022 MLB Draft, Seattle Mariners select 1B/3B Tyler Locklear with 58th pick in 2022 MLB Draft. Rocker was a big-time pitcher for Vanderbilt, which won the 2019 NCAA baseball championship. The analytics behind his numbers, however, appeal more to how the Brewers scout for the draft, which makes them a solid bet to take him in the first round. Why not do it again in 2022? In that case taking an underslot deal at No. 35 pick from the Royals for three prospects. MLB changed its rules shortly afterward to prevent players like Rocker from becoming free agents if they declined a pre-draft MRI. The Tigers are nearing the opening of their competitive window as players like Spencer Torkelson and Riley Greene are reaching the majors, and they are linked to college bats who could go through the minors quickly. (CBS Sports top 30 rank: No. If the Giants are looking for a college bat with upside, there won't be many better options at this stage in the draft than Peyton Graham. He threw. 23. With so many good bats on the board, the bet here is the Royals will go that route, and Neto fits their M.O. Both Keith Law of The Athletic and Joe Doyle of Prospects Live believe that the Phillies will use the No. All rights reserved. 23, the Blue Jays could end his fall down the board. 24 overall selection. 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