It seems like the easiest call Jerry Dipoto will make this year if Kumar Rocker falls into Seattles lap. 3. 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 | . 2 starter upside, if healthy, but the risk associated with his medicals may make him a better bet for some teams second pick. Blue Jays Jett Williams, SS, Rockwall-Heath High (Rockwall, Texas). They could sign Jung here on a slot value deal. Like Gilbert, he's a more low-risk bat with the potential for some raw power, though he is likely to shift to a corner outfield spot at the next level. The 6-3 220 lb Elijah Green entered the 2022 MLB Draft as the consensus top prospect. Taking an underslot deal at No. I am almost always of the camp that says take the high school player with the higher ceiling over the college player with the higher floor. FINAL 2021 MLB Mock Draft-- V 7. . just imagine he would get to pitch against the Mets a few times a year. Early results look promising for a handful of younger guys in Ford, Arroyo, and Spencer Packard, but it is not to the same level of development as pitching. MLB changed its rules shortly afterward to prevent players like Rocker from becoming free agents if they declined a pre-draft MRI. That picks adds roughly $2.2 million to their bonus pool. Updated: July 16, 2022 . How well have the Commodores produced MLB Draft picks? Below is our second 2022 MLB mock draft based on the latest chatter, speculation, and rumors. 4 overall, Tomase: Red Sox' thrilling wins vs. Yankees may have long-term benefits. Termarr Johnson . The first round of the MLB Draft is set for July 17 in Los Angeles. Rocker could quickly become a factor in earning one of those other rotation spots. Vanderbilt baseball recruiting: How well have the Commodores produced MLB Draft picks? (CBS Sports top 30 rank: No. Odds & lines subject to change. This year the three-day event beginson Sunday in Los Angeles. Things are objectively going not as planned at the major league level right now. He had a 1.35 ERA with 32 strikeouts and four walks. That doesn't mean they will draft a pitcher, just that they're considering it, unlike the clubs ahead of them. Rocker has shown a plus-plus slider at times in the past, and theres no reason to think his fastball is back but his slider isnt. Saving a few bucks on a college hitter at No. Kumar Rocker, 96mph .I'm here. 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. 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. Lesko is the latter and he was the draft's best pitching prospect prior to having Tommy John surgery in April. 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. Who will go in the first round of July's MLB Draft? 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. (CBS Sports top 30 rank: No. Tennessee right-hander Blade Tidwell also missed time with shoulder soreness. The time for mock drafts has begun. MLB bloodlines in '23 Draft class. 24 overall selection. Height: 6-5 . -- @CaoChadTTV 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. Porter can reach triple-digits and has an electrifying arsenal, and has among the highest upside of any prep arm in the class. MLB. The Bears, at No. The final reason to draft Rocker is one that the team absolutely should not take into consideration,,, but just hear me out. 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. 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. 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. Pittsburgh Pirates: Kumar Rocker, RHP, VanderbiltImmediately after 2020's draft, Kumar Rocker's name was atop everyone's list for the 2021 draft. The New York Mets get an extra first round pick, 11th overall, for not signing the 2021 first round pick. ESPN's Kiley McDaniel last week ranked Rocker as the No. The former Vanderbilt star offers intriguing upside. There was some concern over his dip in velocity, but he still went 10th overall to the Mets. Tigers . 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. 22. The media circus surrounding his negotiations with the Mets only heightened his profile. In the latest version of his MLB mock draft that was released on Tuesday, The Athletics Keith Law had the Phillies selecting former Vanderbilt right-hander Kumar Rocker with the 17th overall pick. After the Baltimore Orioles selected Jackson Holliday No. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. 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. After not coming to terms with the Mets, Rockers future was uncertain after he announced he would not be returning to Nashville. 3:59. Yes, 7Ks in 2 innings.And the hat tip. 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. If things go right, Rocker is one of the most exciting young pitchers in baseball with borderline ace potential. Draft Simulator. 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. 14. In his latest mock draft, Keith Law hypothesized that Rocker could see time on a major league mound in 2022. 2 starter upside, if healthy, but the riskassociated with his medicals may make him a better bet for some teams second pick." 2022 MLB mock draft . Rocker would enter an organization that includes former top picks Brendan McKay, Shane Baz (acquired via trade from Pittsburgh) and Shane McClanahan, and budding top prospect Taj Bradley. It was high school shortstops galore. The son of NFL tight end Eric Green has explosive power and speed, and has shown he can stick in center field. 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. With the College World Series nearing the finish line, the 2022 MLB Draft is almost here. 1 will be more financially lucrative than a slot deal at No. 1 picks on righty Ben McDonald (1989) and catcher Adley Rutschman (2019). Kumar Rocker : RHP: Vanderbilt : 6' 5" 250: 4 . Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital. 12. And that's sort of open to interpretation;every team is going to be aslightly different answer to that question.". Here's what history shows, What Law said about Rocker: "He has No. The Phillies have gone back-to-back with prep arms in the first round in the past two years with Mick Abel and Andrew Painter. 16. The top-10 picks appear locked, but the rest are starting to come into focus. BIG BOARD: Ranking the top 100 players in 2022 MLB Draft, 1. 24. 10), June 16 mock pick:1B/3B/OF Jacob Berry, LSU June 30 mock pick:Berry, Pick:SS Jett Williams, Rockwall-Heath HS (Texas) ($4,778,200 slot value), This is the pick the Mets received as compensation for failing to sign Kumar Rocker last year and that's notable because if they fail to sign whoever they select here, they don't get another compensation pick next year. (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. 1 overall, Prielipp had Tommy John surgery last May and recently began throwing showcases for scouts. The Reds could then use the No. 1 pick right now. If you arent familiar with Kumar Rocker, 1. Stroud, Ohio State. I say most because Kumar Rocker is the clearest exception to the rule in recent memory. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. 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. Kumar Rocker's one-year wait to get another chance to join a MLB franchise is almost over. The hulking build is impressive, yes, and he knows how to use it 11 (compensation for failing to sign Kumar Rocker) and No. 32 pick on whichever top high school pitcher slips out of the first round (there's always a few), and pay him a top 15-ish bonus. Porter was the Gatorade National Baseball Player of the Year. 4," Law added of Rocker and the Red Sox. More Prospects Highlights . I think theres interest in the 10 to 20 range. 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. July 15: . 01:41. The 2022 MLB draft is just hours away, so it's time for my final mock draft update, Mock 3.1. It's a loaded roster, with plenty of potential first rounders from both drafts repping the red, white, and blue. MLB DFS: Braves, A's Top Leverage Stacks for Monday, Broncos 'Tailoring' Offense Around QB Russell Wilson, Thumbnail photo via Market data provided by Factset. 3 . Miami struck gold at pick 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. The left-handed hitting Holliday boasts five-tool upside, with one of the better hit tools in the class. Twins Cam Collier, 3B, Chipola Junior College. With so many good bats on the board, the bet here is the Royals will go that route, and Neto fits their M.O. 19. 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. Houston has been linked with several college bats, and the 6-7 Vanderbilt outfielder possesses plenty of upside, already with plus power and the chance to hit for average as well. It took a while for a high-school pitcher to be selected, but Brock Porter is the first off the board here as the Padres bank on his lofty upside. December 15, 2022. That all said, confidence in this mock pick is low even with the draft only days away. Thank you for still reading this far, 2. The Vanderbilt product ultimately was selected 10th overall by the Mets last year, but then wasnt offered a contract after New York discovered something it didnt like in Rockers post-draft physical. He's probably the one with the most pedigree.". 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. Top high school hitters to watch. 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. Instead, after being drafted 10th overall by the New York Mets, Rocker failed a physical and was not offered a contract, left with no recourse other than to re-enter the draft this year. The draft assigned amateur baseball players to Major League Baseball (MLB) teams. 2022 MLB Mock Draft: First round predictions and pick projections . Kumar Rocker September 7, 2022 2023 MLB Draft - Mock Draft 1.0 Joe Doyle MLB Draft, 2022 MLB Draft The 2021 and 2022 MLB Drafts were both a bit prep-heavy at the top featuring five and four preps in the Top 10 picks respectively. 17. Could the Boston Red Sox gamble on a well-known, high-upside pitcher with their first-round pick in the 2022 Major League Baseball Draft? 2022 MLB draft: Day 1 winners, losers . (AP Photo/Abbie Parr). 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(CBS Sports top 30 rank: 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. . (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. . (CBS Sports top 30 rank: No. 24. A 6'5", 245-pound right-hander with prototypical power stuff, Kumar Rocker lights it up with a fastball that touches 99 mph, a wicked 70-grade slider and a plus curveball that keeps hitters from . Aria Gerson covers Vanderbilt athletics for The Tennessean. What McDaniel said about Rocker:"It seems like Rocker's range starts around 13 and ends around 40, with bigger budget contending-type teams mentioned almost exclusively." He then joined the independent Tri-City Valley Cats of the Frontier League last month. Given the fickle nature of arm injuries and the Ms propensity for being cautious. We have them taking Jett Williams on an underslot deal at No. This organization has shown at least a few times that it knows how to develop college pitching. and Kumar Rocker to the Rangers!? 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. The medical concerns are definitely a factor, but Rocker is a 6-foot-5 workhorse with a fastball in the upper-90s mph. 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