He is a divisive prospect but one with considerable ceiling. 10 overall pick in the 2021 draft. Gavin Cross makes sense here too. McDaniel said the most similar case he could remember was Barret Loux, drafted sixth overall out of Texas A&M in 2010. Rays Robby Snelling, LHP, McQueen High (Reno, Nev.). There are other college players available in our mock draft with more upside than Susac, particularly on the mound, but position scarcity always leads to catchers coming off the board earlier than expected. 25. 11 might be his best move financially, and it would also give the Mets peace of mind knowing they have this pick locked up. Diamondbacks Jackson Holliday, SS, Stillwater High (Stillwater, Okla.). 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. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. (CBS Sports top 30 rank: No. (CBS Sports top 30 rank: No. The run on college players ends here with Spencer Jones being selected 28th overall by the Astros. Son of former All-Star Matt Holliday, Jackson stands out to many as the best well-rounded prospect of the 2022 draft. Lee is great consolation price though. Take a look at The Sporting News' MLB mock draft. Baltimore tends to keep things very close to the vest and this year is no different. Our R.J. Anderson ranked Rutschman the No. There was some concern over his dip in velocity, but he still went 10th overall to the Mets. Later in the 2021 season, Rocker had been utilizing a different arm slot, more over the top, but Pontes said what he saw from Rocker was more likethe slot he had used earlier in his career. He was named the 2022 Gatorade National Baseball Player of the Year as the ace who led the Eaglets to their third consecutive state title and an 88-1 record over the past two seasons. 15), June 16 mock pick: RHP Gabriel Hughes, Gonzaga June 30 mock pick: 2B Jace Jung, Texas Tech, Pick:3B Tucker Toman, Hammond HS (South Carolina) ($3,075,300 slot value), The Blue Jays are not afraid to take big swings in the first round (they selected projected top-10 pick Gunnar Hoglund with the No. VANDY BOYS IN THE MLB DRAFT:How well have the Commodores produced MLB Draft picks? Law also noted the Red Sox were serious about Rocker leading up to the 2021 MLB Draft before choosing shortstop Marcelo Mayer with the No. 1 and the Arizona Diamondbacks selected Druw Jones No. 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. 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. (CBS Sports top 30 rank: Unranked), June 16 mock pick: SS Eric Brown, Coastal Carolina June 30 mock pick:3B Max Wagner, Clemson, Pick:LHP Connor Prielipp, Alabama ($2,547,600 slot value), Once a candidate to go No. The 2022 MLB draft is about eight months away. (CBS Sports top 30 rank: No. 1 picks on righty Ben McDonald (1989) and catcher Adley Rutschman (2019). Rocker in the big-league bullpen a few weeks after the draft a la Chris Sale in 2010 is a distinct possibility, regardless of whether he lands in San Diego or elsewhere. The fit:Zack Wheeler (two more seasons) and Aaron Nola (three more seasons) are locked up through 2024. (CBS Sports top 30 rank: Unranked), June 16 mock pick: OF Jacob Melton, Oregon State June 30 mock pick:RHP Cade Horton, Oklahoma. Especially when you consider the lack of coverage college and high school baseball gets in places that arent hotbeds of talent. 14), June 16 mock pick:OF Justin Crawford, Bishop Gorman HS (Nevada) June 30 mock pick:RHP Brock Porter, St. Mary's Prep (Michigan), Pick:OF Gavin Cross, Virginia Tech ($4,980,400 slot value), The Rockies have been connected to college bats most of the spring -- for what it's worth, there have been rumblings they'll grab one of the top high school pitchers -- and Cross is the best, most well-rounded college position player still on the board. 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). (AP Photo/Abbie Parr). Thank you for still reading this far, 2. With Collier (and Jacob Berry, another model darling) off the board in our mock draft, we'll give them Parada, who seemed unlikely to be available this deep into the draft most of the summer. The Red Sox have been connected to all the college hitters expected to go in this range this spring, especially the offense over defense players. In recent years, the Red Sox have picked prospects with refined hit tools like Nick Yorke and Marcelo Mayer, and with Drew Gilbert still on the board, they might be tempted to pick him at No. 32 (compensation for losing Nick Castellanos to free agency) and No. It is tough to gauge the stats in the Frontier League, although they have been impressive in his limited action. 3 overall pick. Just about every pitcher with a chance to go in the first round has been connected to the Halos at one point or another. Parada is by far the best hitting catcher in this year's class with the chance to be a legitimate middle-of-the-order bat while sticking behind the plate defensively. T The Athletic's Keith Law released a new MLB Mock Draft on Monday ahead of the 2022 MLB Draft and has the Red Sox taking former Vanderbilt right-hander Kumar Rocker at No. Susac is an offense over defense backstop who would benefit from the automated strike zone. I say most because Kumar Rocker is the clearest exception to the rule in recent memory. Jacob Berry could fall all the way to this pick and I think Colorado would pounce on him in that case. Here's what history shows, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. The expectation is they would jump on Jackson Holliday or Termarr Johnson here, less so Elijah Green, but none of those players are available in our mock draft. Yes, 7Ks in 2 innings.And the hat tip. 9 minutes read. The media circus surrounding his negotiations with the Mets only heightened his profile. 11), June 16 mock pick:RHP Dylan Lesko, Buford HS (Georgia) June 30 mock pick:SS Jett Williams, Rockwall-Heath HS (Texas), Pick:RHP Kumar Rocker, Tri-City ValleyCats ($4,082,900 slot value), Even with the news he had a shoulder cleanup procedure in September, Rocker has climbed draft boards these last few weeks because he's looked fantastic with his independent league team. If Rocker's camp is open to having the former Commodores pitcher fast-tracked to the majors, there are fewcontending teams in need of bullpen help more than Philadelphia. 4 overall last year. Gilbert is the "safest" bet among those three players to carve out a big-league career thanks to his drive and well-rounded skillset, which invokes Brett Gardner comparisons. I've taken the last of the useful information that has trickled out this weekend -- when teams teams . 23. 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. 73 (competitive balance pick) and thus a lot of bonus pool money to play with. However, the recent signings of Eric Hosmer and Trey Mancini could delay his eventual debut. 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. Miami struck gold at pick No. Colorado Rockies - RHP Kumar Rocker, No School. We have them taking Jett Williams on an underslot deal at No. The fit: The Rays have a young MLB pitching staff, which means opportunity. The Rockies have been linked to a number of college bats at this pick, and Arizona catcher Daniel Susac could be a great fit for them at this spot. It is always tough to know what percentage to give to a player and what percentage to give to the organization. Add in the brouhaha with the Mets last season when they drafted Rocker but did not sign him, in which owner Steve Cohen referred to Rocker as an investment, which is a totally normal way of thinking about a human being. Pittsburgh Pirates: Kumar Rocker, RHP, VanderbiltImmediately after 2020's draft, Kumar Rocker's name was atop everyone's list for the 2021 draft. (CBS Sports top 30 rank: No. 1 overall; Results and analysis for every first-round pick But the Mets didn't offer Rocker a contract after reviewing his medical information following a physical. After he failed to sign with the Mets in 2021 over his physical, he's back as one of the top arms in the draft, though now with more of a risk in the health department. 2, the Texas Rangers were up and called Rockers name with the No. Given his age and his production at Chipola, this could be the lowest he falls in the draft. Kumar Rocker Position: Starting Pitcher Bats: Right Throws: Right 6-5 , 245lb (196cm, 111kg) Born: November 22, 1999 (Age: 23-092d) in Watkinsville, GA us More bio, uniform, draft, salary info Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. 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. Kumar Rocker is annonunced as the third pick of the 2022 MLB baseball draft, by the Texas Rangers, Sunday, July 17, 2022, in Los Angeles. 54 but with a wider range of possible outcomes than most draft prospects. Temperatures will be 90+ degrees over the weekend, and the high on Monday is in the triple digits. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: mlb | pageType: stories | -- @CaoChadTTV Kumar Rocker : RHP: Vanderbilt : 6' 5" 250: 4 . However, McDaniel said one of the biggest results of the shoulder injury was that those in the industry now believe he is more likely to wind up a reliever, which hurts his stock as durability was one of his hallmarks at Vanderbilt. "We're extremely comfortable with the medical review that our team has done, our medical team," Rangers general manager Chris Young said. The Boston Red Sox don't have a top-10 pick in this year's MLB Draft, but they could select a player they were thinking about taking at No. 28. 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. 21), June 16 mock pick:LHP Robby Snelling, McQueen HS (Nevada) June 30 mock pick:Barriera, Pick:RHP Brock Porter, St. Mary's Prep (Michigan) ($4,241,600 slot value), The Mets have extra picks at No. ), but Gilbert does so many things well and would fit in the spacious Oracle Park outfield. Aug 6, 2021. 1 overall pick Who will go in the first round of July's MLB Draft? 2022 MLB Draft - Top 200 Prospects. (CBS Sports top 30 rank: No. . Pontes, who saw Rocker's first start, said hisfastball was in the high-90s, touching 99 mph. By Ryan Miller | May 9, 2022 | Share on Facebook (opens in a new tab) . Termarr Johnson . 2022 MLB Draft Show - Daniel Susac 20. 1 prospect in baseball before the season, O's GM Mike Elias told MLB.com earlier this month, Braves acquiring the No. Immediately after 2020's draft, Kumar Rocker's name was atop everyone's list for the 2021 draft. "It wouldn't shock me if somebody had given him pretty close to what he was expecting to get last year ($6 million)," said Geoff Pontes, an MLB Draft and prospects writer for Baseball America. The guy who looks like he could line up on the gridiron himself. 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. 2 starter upside." 2 Houston Texans QB C.J. The Giants have generally gone for louder tools with their recent first-round picks (Joey Bart's and Hunter Bishop's power, Will Bednar's slider, etc. Could Red Sox land ex-Vanderbilt star Kumar Rocker in MLB Draft? I don't think we're going to really get much closer to narrowing things until the day of the draft.". While Jackson Jobe, Sal Frelick and Kahlil Watson are tempting, Arizona needs to remember they don't have a blow away pitching prospect in their system. The top-10 picks appear locked, but the rest are starting to come into focus. He was the hero of the super regionals in 2019 when he struck out 19 Blue Devils in a no-hitter as a freshman. This Orioles hold the No. Chicago took an MLB-ready arm in Garrett Crochet in 2020 and moved him right to the bullpen to help their team. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz, File). 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. Less important than the actual results, though, is that Rocker showed the same stuff as when he was at his best with the Commodores. Parada is still very much in the mix, but given Washington's longstanding obsession with high ceiling in the first round, I think the Nats would pivot to Green should he still be available here, which he is in our mock draft. Williams has one of the more advanced hit tools in the high school class, and should stay at second or shortstop long-term. 19, taking Golden Bear outfielder Dylan Beavers. . (CBS Sports top 30 rank: No. Watching the scouts watch Kumar Rocker, 2022 MLB draft man of mystery 204d Tim Keown 2022 MLB Mock Draft 2.0: There's a new name in the mix for the No. 25), June 16 mock pick:LHP Connor Prielipp, Alabama June 30 mock pick:RHP Dylan Lesko, Buford HS (Georgia), Pick:RHP Dylan Lesko, Buford HS (Georgia) ($3,935,500 slot value), The Guardians are one of the few teams with a discernible "type" in the first round and it is high school hitters who are younger than their peers and pitchers with advanced command and pitchability. February 2, 2023. What Mayo said about Rocker:"Rocker is still the Draft's biggest wild card because of his injury history, but I could see a team hoping to contend this year (Padres, Phillies, Giants, other possibilities) rolling the dice on the 22-year-old and getting him up to the big leagues in September or October as a multiple-inning leverage type of reliever." The Yankees have been linked to several college hitters, and Sterlin Thompson would be one of the best college bats still left on the board. Draft Simulator. Can Vanderbilt baseball keep top recruits after MLB Draft 2022? (CBS Sports top 30 rank: No. (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. By the time the draft comes, we expect Stroud to be the first quarterback of the board. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. The final reason to draft Rocker is one that the team absolutely should not take into consideration,,, but just hear me out. He will reunite with former Vanderbilt teammate, Jack Leiter, who was the No. The 15 competitive balance lottery picks are the only draft picks that can be traded, and the defending World Series champs pounced when one became available. Tampa Bay has used its first-round picks on high-upside high school arms like Nick Bitsko and Matthew Liberatore at times in the past, and that's the direction it could head in 2022 if an arm like Robby Snelling is still on the board. Hjerpe could come off the board a good 10 picks before Seattle's selection. The first round of this year's draft will take place on July 17 in Los Angeles. With a fastball approaching 100 mph in his major-league-ready toolkit, Kumar Rocker is the player to watch in this year's draft. Last year, the Angels spent all 20 picks on pitching prospects to address that weakness in their farm system. Instead, after being drafted 10th overall by the New York Mets, Rocker failed a physical. 2022 MLB MOCK DRAFT 5.0; Brooks Lee, Druw Jones. Boston Red Sox: OF Drew Gilbert, Tennessee. 13. BUILDING TITLE TEAMS: How Tim Corbin's Vanderbilt baseball championship rosters were built and what it means for 2023. "I can't think of a guy that's had shoulder surgery, and like it has never come back up again, he just comes back and it's perfectly fine," McDaniel said. Beck doesn't offer that one top of the line tool but he could wind up with three or four well-above-average tools between his speed, power, and defense. He's a better defensive catcher than Parada, and while his bat isn't on Parada's level, it is still an above-average bat both in hitting and power. By going third to the Texas Rangers, ex-Vanderbilt ace Kumar Rocker became surprise winner on first night of 2022 MLB Draft - at expense of the Mets. The trade with the Royals earlier this week netted Atlanta an extra $2.2 million in bonus pool space and they can afford to meet Horton's asking price, which is rumored to in line with 10-15 range. 24 pick. 27), June 16 mock pick: OF Drew Gilbert, Tennessee June 30 mock pick:RHP Gabriel Hughes, Gonzaga, Pick:OF Jacob Melton, Oregon State ($2,700,500 slot value), Like many others, the Brewers are an analytics model team on draft day, but the most model-friendly prospects (Chase DeLauter, Cooper Hjerpe, Spencer Jones) are off the board in our mock draft. section: | slug: 2022-mlb-mock-draft-orioles-take-termarr-johnson-with-no-1-pick-kumar-rocker-to-padres | sport: baseball | route: article_single.us | 33, 42, and 67) and add multiple top talents to their farm system. 01:41. 5. 5), June 16 mock pick:C Kevin Parada, Georgia Tech June 30 mock pick:Parada, Pick:1B/3B/OF Jacob Berry, LSU ($6,034,300 slot value), Last year the Marlinspounced on Kahlil Watson, a projected top 5-10 pick who fell into their lap at No. I think they'd jump on Dylan Lesko and it's very possible he makes it this far. Season Summary: Rocker was a surprise first-round pick by the Rangers.Rocker was the New York . Thered obviously be some risk associated with picking Rocker in Round 1, but the 22-year-old had a decorated college career and comes with a tantalizing ceiling. The 2021 MLB Draft was supposed to be a formality for former Vanderbilt baseball ace Kumar Rocker. 75 (compensation for losing Noah Syndergaard to free agency) and thus a very big bonus pool. On most draft boards, Rocker ranks somewhere among the back half of the first round MLB Pipeline has him No. "The total number of examples that are similaris like a single digit number;there's still not that many," McDaniel said. The Astros are not as analytics model-reliant as they were under the previous front office regime but they certainly lean on measurables. 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. FILE - Vanderbilt pitcher Kumar Rocker, #80, throws during the first inning in Game 3 of the NCAA College World Series baseball finals on June 30, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. (CBS Sports top 30 rank: No. Below is our third and final 2022 MLB mock draft based on the latest chatter, speculation, and rumors. That doesn't mean they will draft a pitcher, just that they're considering it, unlike the clubs ahead of them. 2022 MLB Futures: Best Bets For MVP, Cy Young, World Series Winner . 225d MLB Insiders 2022 MLB draft tracker: O's take Holliday No. For starters, Rocker had a tremendous junior season at Vanderbilt with a 2.73 ERA with a 0.934 WHIP, and 13.2 K/9. Pontes and ESPN MLB Draft expert Kiley McDaniel agreethat the stuff Rocker showed was similar to when he was at his best with Vanderbilt. He has No. Cleveland has a competitive balance pick (No. So how high could Rocker go? To date, Rocker has made just three starts for the ValleyCats. 17 overall pick on Rocker, perhaps the most debated . The time for mock drafts has begun. Collier is a fascinating prospect as a 17-year-old who got his GED and finished high school early, and enrolled in a junior college to become draft-eligible as what amounts to a high school junior. Twins Cam Collier, 3B, Chipola Junior College. RED SOX PITCHER CHRIS SALE SUFFERS GRUESOME FINGER INJURY, LEAVES GAME VS. YANKEES, Kumar Rocker is annonunced as the third pick of the 2022 MLB baseball draft, by the Texas Rangers, Sunday, July 17, 2022, in Los Angeles. 1 pick overall. The 2022 MLB draft will be held in Los Angeles, California and will run from Sunday, July 17th to Tuesday, July 19th. 07:46. What Axisa said about Rocker: "Rocker in the big-league bullpen a few weeks after the draft a laChris Salein 2010 is a distinct possibility, regardless of whether he lands in San Diego or elsewhere." Mock spots: MLB: 7, BA: 7, TA: 2, FG: 7, SN: 9 . It is wild how much goodwill the Mariners threw away that they had before the season started. GM AJ Preller loves to be bold and they have the need. MLB bloodlines in '23 Draft class. "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. Atlanta Braves: Kumar Rocker, RHP, N/A Kumar Rocker isn't done yet. The fit: Like the rest of these teams, the Red Sox are in contention for a playoff spot and could use Rocker in the bullpen. 1 pick in the country. 2022 MLB Draft - Top 150 Prospects Prospects Live Prospects Live Staff MLB Draft It's time we rev things up and amplify our focus to the 2022 draft class. Here's what history shows, What Law said about Rocker: "He has No. 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. or redistributed. 2022 MLB draft: Day 1 winners, losers . Rocker looks no worse for wear with Tri-City, however: The 22-year-old owns a 1.35 ERA with 32 strikeouts over five starts for the ValleyCats and sat between 95 and 98 mph with his fastball in his first start, per Law. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. "I'm being very frank about it that the short list that we have that's five players long," O's GM Mike Elias told MLB.com earlier this month. and Kumar Rocker to the Rangers!? Updated: July 16, 2022 . Mervis flew from High-A to Triple-A in 2022, totaling 36 homers with a .309/.379/.606 slash line through 578 plate appearances. Legal Statement. Law noted that, while there is the upside of a future second starter, Rockers potential as a quick riser, perhaps even reaching the majors this season, could be a selling point for the Phillies. It fits. Porter can reach triple-digits and has an electrifying arsenal, and has among the highest upside of any prep arm in the class. 4), June 16 mock pick:SS Jackson Holliday, Stillwater HS (Oklahoma) June 30 mock pick:OF Druw Jones, Wesleyan School (Georgia), Pick:OF Druw Jones, Wesleyan School (Georgia) ($8,185,100 slot value), This is the most predictable pick in the top five. 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. More Prospects Highlights . Padres Brock Porter, RHP, St. Mary's Prep (Orchard Lake, Mich.). All rights reserved. 29. It means that draft boards will start to change, players will breakout and stocks will. Given the fickle nature of arm injuries and the Ms propensity for being cautious. The 2022 MLB Draft is here. Also, if the Mets don't take Williams, there's a chance he slides into the 20-30 range. Theres been speculation that people could lose their jobs if things dont turn around soon. Contact her at agerson@gannett.com or on Twitter @aria_gerson. Rocker would be San Diego's best young pitching prospect. Athletics Dylan Beavers, OF, California. 4. 3 overall) of the 2022 MLB Draft on July 17. 23, the Blue Jays could end his fall down the board. MLB DFS: Braves, A's Top Leverage Stacks for Monday, Broncos 'Tailoring' Offense Around QB Russell Wilson, Thumbnail photo via With the Major League Baseball Draft set to commence Sunday, multiple outlets have now released their final mock drafts and have the Philadelphia Phillies selecting righty Kumar Rocker. 2022 MLB Mock Draft Prospects Live Joe Doyle MLB Draft Just 12 hours removed from the 2022 standings sorting themselves out, now feels like an awfully good time to aimlessly write our first mock draft for the 2022 MLB Draft. 35 pick from the Royals for three prospects, Here are R.J. Anderson's top 30 draft prospects, Even with the news he had a shoulder cleanup procedure in September, The trade with the Royals earlier this week netted Atlanta an extra $2.2 million in bonus pool space, Report: Padres sign Rougned Odor to minor-league deal, 10 MLB positional battles ahead of Opening Day, How the Dodgers can replace Gavin Lux after injury, Fernando Tats Jr. returns to Padres lineup, Rhys Hoskins, Steven Kwan and more extension candidates, Padres, Manny Machado agree to 11-year, $350M deal, 2022 MLB Mock Draft: O's take HS bat at No. Some footage from Kumar Rocker's outing today. All rights reserved. . Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Johnson has a lot of fans in the industry and is regarded as the best pure hitter in the draft class, college or high school. Saving a few bucks on a college hitter at No. I think the hot spot is like 20 to 35, and hell probably go somewhere before pick 40 or 50, McDaniel said in a video posted to ESPN.com. 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