Mock Draft for first round of 2018 MLB Draft

Well, that date rally snuck up on us, didn't it? It seems like the consensus is Bart, Singer and now Cole Winn a HS pitcher closing hard down the backstretch.

I like Bart as far as the readiness and the comps to Varitek, another pretty good GTech catcher. If it brings Posey out  from behind the dish and brings some of the power back, then it's all good. If his power is sapped from the demands of catching, they better do something now. I still like Posey as a potential 3B.

Singer sounds like he would be a decent consolation prize and Winn, as a cost saving move? Really? You get a chance to pick #2 overall and you're going to pinch pennies? Come on Giants, you're better than that.

It's like Christmas and I'm feeling like a fat kid in a candy store.

P.S. - Jonathan India I believe was the SS who played ahead of the $7 million dollar man, Lucious Fox. If the Giants really wanted to pinch pennies, maybe they should have drafted and signed India instead of Fox and signed India cheaper. They grossly overpaid for Fox and they don't even have him anymore.  And India looks to be a Top 10 pick. Nice!! 

from mlb.com
https://www.mlb.com/news/mock-draft-for-first-round-of-2018-mlb-draft/c-279699234

Mock Draft: Who goes in 1st round tonight?

Callis, Mayo agree on predictions for top 6 picks

May 30th, 2018

1. Tigers
Mayo: Casey Mize, RHP, Auburn -- The Tigers cut down their list of names under consideration to three on Sunday, with Georgia Tech's Joey Bart and Florida's Brady Singer joining Mize in the final trio. Mize has been the front-runner for most of the spring, and there's no reason to change that now.
Callis: Casey Mize, RHP, Auburn -- Nothing was finalized as of Sunday evening, but Mize should be the choice, as has been expected for much of the spring. Bart and Singer also made the cut to the final three.

2. Giants
Mayo: Joey Bart, C, Georgia Tech -- With Mize gone, Bart appears to be the best option for the Giants, though some see them looking at Singer, with rumors of a potential deal with high schooler Cole Winn still lingering.
Callis: Joey Bart, C, Georgia Tech -- San Francisco is looking at the same three players as Detroit, and the Giants also could cut a deal with California high school right-hander Winn to save money for later selections.

3. Phillies
Mayo: Nick Madrigal, 2B/SS, Oregon State -- The Phillies would have interest in either of the top two, and all the talk has been about college bats if Mize is gone, with Madrigal and Wichita State third baseman Alec Bohm the prime candidates.
Callis: Nick Madrigal, 2B/SS, Oregon State -- Barring a surprise with the first two selections, Philadelphia will decide between Madrigal and Bohm.

4. White Sox
Mayo: Brady Singer, RHP, Florida -- Singer is very much in play, as would be Bohm in this scenario. Indianapolis high school outfielder Nick Schnell could be a backup plan.
Callis: Brady Singer, RHP, Florida -- Singer appears to be the front-runner here, ahead of Madrigal, Bohm and Wisconsin prep outfielder Jarred Kelenic.

5. Reds
Mayo: Jonathan India, 3B, Florida -- They'd have interest in Madrigal or Singer, but with them both gone, India seems to be Plan A. This is the first spot where a money-saving deal was rumored that would enable the Reds to make a play for two-sport standout Kyler Murray from Oklahoma with their next pick.
Callis: Jonathan India, 3B, Florida -- Cincinnati would love a shot at Madrigal, but it may wind up with India. Rumors persist that the Reds could take Texas high school right-hander Grayson Rodriguez to save money and make a run at Oklahoma outfielder/quarterback Murray in the second round, though they deny it. They also have looked at two more prep arms: Arizona lefty Matthew Liberatore and Florida righty Carter Stewart.

Jonathan Mayo is a reporter for MLBPipeline.com. Follow him on Twitter @JonathanMayo and Facebook, and listen to him on the weekly Pipeline Podcast.

Jim Callis is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow @jimcallisMLB on Twitter. Listen to him on the weekly Pipeline Podcast.

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2018 CBD Top 100 Countdown: 1. Brady Singer (Florida) – College Baseball Daily

If the draft were held today, Singer would likely be the #1 pick overall. He would be the "safest" pick, which means the one that would receive the least criticism. Another line about "concern over his mechanics or delivery". How do these guys get to this level with such crappy deliveries? IDK. The Perfect Pitcher Mechanics Theory lives on I guess.

Singer would be a great get for the Giants, if not there are two or three pitchers below that would be just as intriguing and we haven't even started to look at HS pitchers, like Ethan Hankins from (GA).

It should be an interesting couple of months as performance and injuries (or concerns) jiggle the lists around a bit. Stay Tuned.

from collegebaseballdaily.com
http://www.collegebaseballdaily.com/2018/02/16/2018-cbd-top-100-countdown-1-brady-singer-florida/?

2018 CBD Top 100 Countdown: 1. Brady Singer (Florida)

Jake Mastroianni

Number one this year might have been the easiest selection we've ever had. As soon as the College World Series was over last year, just about everyone knew Brady Singer was the best player in college baseball.

We already knew he was a great talent as the Toronto Blue Jays took him in the second round of the 2015 MLB Draft. However, a failed physical sent him to college (yay us), and he now has the chance to be the first overall pick.

Things didn't start out great for Singer in college as he had a 4.95 ERA as a freshman in 43.2 innings pitched with 38 strikeouts, 17 walks, 43 hits and a WHIP of 1.37.

He made improvements in the Cape Cod League that following summer posting a 0.82 ERA in 22 innings pitched with 20 strikeouts, 2 walks, 16 hits and a 0.82 WHIP.

But this past spring he took it to a whole new level with a 3.21 ERA in 126 innings pitched with 129 strikeouts to just 32 walks. He did allow 120 hits, which made his WHIP a tad higher than you would expect at 1.21.

He was a Second-Team All-SEC selection last year, and this year he's a First-Team Preseason All-American.

Singer has been able to dominate at the college level with pretty much two pitches, but his mid-90s fastball and slider are already plus pitches.

His fastball has a ton of movement on it running back in against right-handed hitters, and is slider is just as good as his former teammate's in Alex Faedo.

Obviously you would love to see him develop that third pitch, most likely a change-up, before getting to the next level. But what he has now is good enough to get out major league hitting.

His wind-up is a bit herky-jerky, which raises some red flags. But Chris Sale (although as a left-hander) has done just fine at the next level with a similar delivery.

Regardless of what happens at the next level for Singer, I love the passion and fire that he plays with, which is what makes the college game so great. That passion for the game combined with his talent makes him an easy choice for number one on our 2018 CBD Top 100 Countdown.

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