Lulz, a kid on the field tried to rob Caminero of a HR in the Final.

Posted by SurfTheBoneyard on July 14, 2025, 21:48:25, in reply to "MLB Pipeline Final Mock Draft. 1st round is tonight on MLB Network."

Took it right off the yellow line. They gave it to him, but dude you have one job and that's not it. Previous Message https://www.mlb.com/news/final-mlb-mock-draft-2025?t=mlb-draft-coverage Of interest on this board: 2025 MLB Draft presented by Nike Day 1 (Rounds 1-3): Tonight, 6 p.m. ET (MLBN/MLB.com/ESPN) Day 2 (Rounds 4-20): Monday, 11:30 a.m. ET (MLB.com) 5. Cardinals Mayo: Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton HS, Fort Cobb, Okla. (No. 5) This is a spot where Irish could definitely land in a deal, but the Cardinals also like Willits a lot, and there are evaluators who think he could end up being the best overall talent in this class. Fellow prep shortstops JoJo Parker and Billy Carlson could come into play, and if they want an arm, they could choose Arnold or Witherspoon. Callis: Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton HS, Fort Cobb, Okla. (No. 5) Willits is the favorite for the Cardinals, with Doyle, Parker, Irish and Arnold other considerations 9. Reds Mayo: Ike Irish, OF/C, Auburn (No. 11) The Reds are in “best available” mode and they don’t shy away from any demographic, so this could be a floor for Hernandez. With him gone, this becomes a very viable landing spot for Irish and his offensive upside. He and Witherspoon, from the college arm group, seem to be ahead of a prep hitter like Parker at this point. Callis: Ike Irish, OF/C, Auburn (No. 11) If the Mariners and Pirates resist the temptation to pop Hernandez, the Reds won't. Irish and Witherspoon seem to be the next two candidates among the players with a chance to get to No. 9 10. White Sox Mayo: JoJo Parker, SS, Purvis (Miss.) HS (No. 9) We’ve had Parker in this spot so many times, I’m almost afraid not to put him here. In all seriousness, they do like the prep shortstop among a group of bats they seem to be considering. It’s mostly other high schoolers like Steele Hall, Gavin Fien and Kayson Cunningham, but there is some interest in college hitters like infielders Marek Houston and Wehiwa Aloy. Callis: JoJo Parker, SS, Purvis (Miss.) HS (No. 9) Parker is the most realistic best-case scenario for the White Sox, though there's a nagging suspicion that he might not get here. Chicago could turn to prep infielders Kayson Cunningham and Gavin Fien or Tennessee second baseman Gavin Kilen. 17. Cubs Mayo: Brendan Summerhill, OF, Arizona (No. 16) The Cubs appear to be focusing on college players and leaning bat, with Summerhill getting the edge over someone like Aloy. If they wanted to go arm, this could be a good landing spot for Bremner and Arkansas right-hander Gage Wood could enter the conversation. Callis: Gavin Kilen, 2B, Tennessee (No. 21) The Cubs have done well drafting college infielders with advanced bats in the last two first rounds (Matt Shaw, Cam Smith) and could make it three in a row with Kilen. They'd be interested in most of the pitchers and prep shortstops forecast in front of them, as well as Aloy, Summerhill and high school third baseman Josh Hammond 38. Mets (Pick dropped 10 spots for exceeding the second surcharge threshold of the Competitive Balance Tax) Mayo: Jack Bauer, LHP, Lincoln-Way East HS, Frankfort, Ill. (No. 44) Callis: Devin Taylor, OF, Indiana (No. 30) Sky Marshal of the Luftwaffle “Surf is just a national treasure.” — Jackie

There should be games on every night in between hockey/NBA finals and reg. season football.

Posted by Warrin'_Illini on July 14, 2025, 16:35:31, in reply to "MLB Pipeline Final Mock Draft. 1st round is tonight on MLB Network."

I said what I said. Previous Message https://www.mlb.com/news/final-mlb-mock-draft-2025?t=mlb-draft-coverage Of interest on this board: 2025 MLB Draft presented by Nike Day 1 (Rounds 1-3): Tonight, 6 p.m. ET (MLBN/MLB.com/ESPN) Day 2 (Rounds 4-20): Monday, 11:30 a.m. ET (MLB.com) 5. Cardinals Mayo: Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton HS, Fort Cobb, Okla. (No. 5) This is a spot where Irish could definitely land in a deal, but the Cardinals also like Willits a lot, and there are evaluators who think he could end up being the best overall talent in this class. Fellow prep shortstops JoJo Parker and Billy Carlson could come into play, and if they want an arm, they could choose Arnold or Witherspoon. Callis: Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton HS, Fort Cobb, Okla. (No. 5) Willits is the favorite for the Cardinals, with Doyle, Parker, Irish and Arnold other considerations 9. Reds Mayo: Ike Irish, OF/C, Auburn (No. 11) The Reds are in “best available” mode and they don’t shy away from any demographic, so this could be a floor for Hernandez. With him gone, this becomes a very viable landing spot for Irish and his offensive upside. He and Witherspoon, from the college arm group, seem to be ahead of a prep hitter like Parker at this point. Callis: Ike Irish, OF/C, Auburn (No. 11) If the Mariners and Pirates resist the temptation to pop Hernandez, the Reds won't. Irish and Witherspoon seem to be the next two candidates among the players with a chance to get to No. 9 10. White Sox Mayo: JoJo Parker, SS, Purvis (Miss.) HS (No. 9) We’ve had Parker in this spot so many times, I’m almost afraid not to put him here. In all seriousness, they do like the prep shortstop among a group of bats they seem to be considering. It’s mostly other high schoolers like Steele Hall, Gavin Fien and Kayson Cunningham, but there is some interest in college hitters like infielders Marek Houston and Wehiwa Aloy. Callis: JoJo Parker, SS, Purvis (Miss.) HS (No. 9) Parker is the most realistic best-case scenario for the White Sox, though there's a nagging suspicion that he might not get here. Chicago could turn to prep infielders Kayson Cunningham and Gavin Fien or Tennessee second baseman Gavin Kilen. 17. Cubs Mayo: Brendan Summerhill, OF, Arizona (No. 16) The Cubs appear to be focusing on college players and leaning bat, with Summerhill getting the edge over someone like Aloy. If they wanted to go arm, this could be a good landing spot for Bremner and Arkansas right-hander Gage Wood could enter the conversation. Callis: Gavin Kilen, 2B, Tennessee (No. 21) The Cubs have done well drafting college infielders with advanced bats in the last two first rounds (Matt Shaw, Cam Smith) and could make it three in a row with Kilen. They'd be interested in most of the pitchers and prep shortstops forecast in front of them, as well as Aloy, Summerhill and high school third baseman Josh Hammond 38. Mets (Pick dropped 10 spots for exceeding the second surcharge threshold of the Competitive Balance Tax) Mayo: Jack Bauer, LHP, Lincoln-Way East HS, Frankfort, Ill. (No. 44) Callis: Devin Taylor, OF, Indiana (No. 30) Calendar time for Buddy!

8 HS players taken in the 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th rounds combined*

Posted by GMAW on July 14, 2025, 14:00:47, in reply to "MLB Pipeline Final Mock Draft. 1st round is tonight on MLB Network."

Previous Message https://www.mlb.com/news/final-mlb-mock-draft-2025?t=mlb-draft-coverage Of interest on this board: 2025 MLB Draft presented by Nike Day 1 (Rounds 1-3): Tonight, 6 p.m. ET (MLBN/MLB.com/ESPN) Day 2 (Rounds 4-20): Monday, 11:30 a.m. ET (MLB.com) 5. Cardinals Mayo: Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton HS, Fort Cobb, Okla. (No. 5) This is a spot where Irish could definitely land in a deal, but the Cardinals also like Willits a lot, and there are evaluators who think he could end up being the best overall talent in this class. Fellow prep shortstops JoJo Parker and Billy Carlson could come into play, and if they want an arm, they could choose Arnold or Witherspoon. Callis: Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton HS, Fort Cobb, Okla. (No. 5) Willits is the favorite for the Cardinals, with Doyle, Parker, Irish and Arnold other considerations 9. Reds Mayo: Ike Irish, OF/C, Auburn (No. 11) The Reds are in “best available” mode and they don’t shy away from any demographic, so this could be a floor for Hernandez. With him gone, this becomes a very viable landing spot for Irish and his offensive upside. He and Witherspoon, from the college arm group, seem to be ahead of a prep hitter like Parker at this point. Callis: Ike Irish, OF/C, Auburn (No. 11) If the Mariners and Pirates resist the temptation to pop Hernandez, the Reds won't. Irish and Witherspoon seem to be the next two candidates among the players with a chance to get to No. 9 10. White Sox Mayo: JoJo Parker, SS, Purvis (Miss.) HS (No. 9) We’ve had Parker in this spot so many times, I’m almost afraid not to put him here. In all seriousness, they do like the prep shortstop among a group of bats they seem to be considering. It’s mostly other high schoolers like Steele Hall, Gavin Fien and Kayson Cunningham, but there is some interest in college hitters like infielders Marek Houston and Wehiwa Aloy. Callis: JoJo Parker, SS, Purvis (Miss.) HS (No. 9) Parker is the most realistic best-case scenario for the White Sox, though there's a nagging suspicion that he might not get here. Chicago could turn to prep infielders Kayson Cunningham and Gavin Fien or Tennessee second baseman Gavin Kilen. 17. Cubs Mayo: Brendan Summerhill, OF, Arizona (No. 16) The Cubs appear to be focusing on college players and leaning bat, with Summerhill getting the edge over someone like Aloy. If they wanted to go arm, this could be a good landing spot for Bremner and Arkansas right-hander Gage Wood could enter the conversation. Callis: Gavin Kilen, 2B, Tennessee (No. 21) The Cubs have done well drafting college infielders with advanced bats in the last two first rounds (Matt Shaw, Cam Smith) and could make it three in a row with Kilen. They'd be interested in most of the pitchers and prep shortstops forecast in front of them, as well as Aloy, Summerhill and high school third baseman Josh Hammond 38. Mets (Pick dropped 10 spots for exceeding the second surcharge threshold of the Competitive Balance Tax) Mayo: Jack Bauer, LHP, Lincoln-Way East HS, Frankfort, Ill. (No. 44) Callis: Devin Taylor, OF, Indiana (No. 30)

My guy, Connor Essenburg, goes #157 to Atlanta.

Posted by GMAW on July 14, 2025, 11:44:56, in reply to "MLB Pipeline Final Mock Draft. 1st round is tonight on MLB Network."

Kade Snell is an interesting senior sign. Cubs already dipping into seniors*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider on July 14, 2025, 11:22:21, in reply to "MLB Pipeline Final Mock Draft. 1st round is tonight on MLB Network."

Glad the Cubs went college bat regardless of who

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider on July 14, 2025, 10:29:39, in reply to "MLB Pipeline Final Mock Draft. 1st round is tonight on MLB Network."

90. Cubs-Dominick Reid-RHP-Abilene Christian*

Posted by DanSaint on July 13, 2025, 21:18:18, in reply to "MLB Pipeline Final Mock Draft. 1st round is tonight on MLB Network."

Previous Message https://www.mlb.com/news/final-mlb-mock-draft-2025?t=mlb-draft-coverage Of interest on this board: 2025 MLB Draft presented by Nike Day 1 (Rounds 1-3): Tonight, 6 p.m. ET (MLBN/MLB.com/ESPN) Day 2 (Rounds 4-20): Monday, 11:30 a.m. ET (MLB.com) 5. Cardinals Mayo: Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton HS, Fort Cobb, Okla. (No. 5) This is a spot where Irish could definitely land in a deal, but the Cardinals also like Willits a lot, and there are evaluators who think he could end up being the best overall talent in this class. Fellow prep shortstops JoJo Parker and Billy Carlson could come into play, and if they want an arm, they could choose Arnold or Witherspoon. Callis: Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton HS, Fort Cobb, Okla. (No. 5) Willits is the favorite for the Cardinals, with Doyle, Parker, Irish and Arnold other considerations 9. Reds Mayo: Ike Irish, OF/C, Auburn (No. 11) The Reds are in “best available” mode and they don’t shy away from any demographic, so this could be a floor for Hernandez. With him gone, this becomes a very viable landing spot for Irish and his offensive upside. He and Witherspoon, from the college arm group, seem to be ahead of a prep hitter like Parker at this point. Callis: Ike Irish, OF/C, Auburn (No. 11) If the Mariners and Pirates resist the temptation to pop Hernandez, the Reds won't. Irish and Witherspoon seem to be the next two candidates among the players with a chance to get to No. 9 10. White Sox Mayo: JoJo Parker, SS, Purvis (Miss.) HS (No. 9) We’ve had Parker in this spot so many times, I’m almost afraid not to put him here. In all seriousness, they do like the prep shortstop among a group of bats they seem to be considering. It’s mostly other high schoolers like Steele Hall, Gavin Fien and Kayson Cunningham, but there is some interest in college hitters like infielders Marek Houston and Wehiwa Aloy. Callis: JoJo Parker, SS, Purvis (Miss.) HS (No. 9) Parker is the most realistic best-case scenario for the White Sox, though there's a nagging suspicion that he might not get here. Chicago could turn to prep infielders Kayson Cunningham and Gavin Fien or Tennessee second baseman Gavin Kilen. 17. Cubs Mayo: Brendan Summerhill, OF, Arizona (No. 16) The Cubs appear to be focusing on college players and leaning bat, with Summerhill getting the edge over someone like Aloy. If they wanted to go arm, this could be a good landing spot for Bremner and Arkansas right-hander Gage Wood could enter the conversation. Callis: Gavin Kilen, 2B, Tennessee (No. 21) The Cubs have done well drafting college infielders with advanced bats in the last two first rounds (Matt Shaw, Cam Smith) and could make it three in a row with Kilen. They'd be interested in most of the pitchers and prep shortstops forecast in front of them, as well as Aloy, Summerhill and high school third baseman Josh Hammond 38. Mets (Pick dropped 10 spots for exceeding the second surcharge threshold of the Competitive Balance Tax) Mayo: Jack Bauer, LHP, Lincoln-Way East HS, Frankfort, Ill. (No. 44) Callis: Devin Taylor, OF, Indiana (No. 30)

89. Cardinals-Jack Gurevitch-1B-University of San Diego*

Posted by DanSaint on July 13, 2025, 21:17:29, in reply to "MLB Pipeline Final Mock Draft. 1st round is tonight on MLB Network."

Previous Message https://www.mlb.com/news/final-mlb-mock-draft-2025?t=mlb-draft-coverage Of interest on this board: 2025 MLB Draft presented by Nike Day 1 (Rounds 1-3): Tonight, 6 p.m. ET (MLBN/MLB.com/ESPN) Day 2 (Rounds 4-20): Monday, 11:30 a.m. ET (MLB.com) 5. Cardinals Mayo: Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton HS, Fort Cobb, Okla. (No. 5) This is a spot where Irish could definitely land in a deal, but the Cardinals also like Willits a lot, and there are evaluators who think he could end up being the best overall talent in this class. Fellow prep shortstops JoJo Parker and Billy Carlson could come into play, and if they want an arm, they could choose Arnold or Witherspoon. Callis: Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton HS, Fort Cobb, Okla. (No. 5) Willits is the favorite for the Cardinals, with Doyle, Parker, Irish and Arnold other considerations 9. Reds Mayo: Ike Irish, OF/C, Auburn (No. 11) The Reds are in “best available” mode and they don’t shy away from any demographic, so this could be a floor for Hernandez. With him gone, this becomes a very viable landing spot for Irish and his offensive upside. He and Witherspoon, from the college arm group, seem to be ahead of a prep hitter like Parker at this point. Callis: Ike Irish, OF/C, Auburn (No. 11) If the Mariners and Pirates resist the temptation to pop Hernandez, the Reds won't. Irish and Witherspoon seem to be the next two candidates among the players with a chance to get to No. 9 10. White Sox Mayo: JoJo Parker, SS, Purvis (Miss.) HS (No. 9) We’ve had Parker in this spot so many times, I’m almost afraid not to put him here. In all seriousness, they do like the prep shortstop among a group of bats they seem to be considering. It’s mostly other high schoolers like Steele Hall, Gavin Fien and Kayson Cunningham, but there is some interest in college hitters like infielders Marek Houston and Wehiwa Aloy. Callis: JoJo Parker, SS, Purvis (Miss.) HS (No. 9) Parker is the most realistic best-case scenario for the White Sox, though there's a nagging suspicion that he might not get here. Chicago could turn to prep infielders Kayson Cunningham and Gavin Fien or Tennessee second baseman Gavin Kilen. 17. Cubs Mayo: Brendan Summerhill, OF, Arizona (No. 16) The Cubs appear to be focusing on college players and leaning bat, with Summerhill getting the edge over someone like Aloy. If they wanted to go arm, this could be a good landing spot for Bremner and Arkansas right-hander Gage Wood could enter the conversation. Callis: Gavin Kilen, 2B, Tennessee (No. 21) The Cubs have done well drafting college infielders with advanced bats in the last two first rounds (Matt Shaw, Cam Smith) and could make it three in a row with Kilen. They'd be interested in most of the pitchers and prep shortstops forecast in front of them, as well as Aloy, Summerhill and high school third baseman Josh Hammond 38. Mets (Pick dropped 10 spots for exceeding the second surcharge threshold of the Competitive Balance Tax) Mayo: Jack Bauer, LHP, Lincoln-Way East HS, Frankfort, Ill. (No. 44) Callis: Devin Taylor, OF, Indiana (No. 30)

Mouthbreathers on social media for any team: Why are we taking so many Shortstops?*

Posted by SurfTheBoneyard on July 13, 2025, 21:14:16, in reply to "MLB Pipeline Final Mock Draft. 1st round is tonight on MLB Network."

Previous Message https://www.mlb.com/news/final-mlb-mock-draft-2025?t=mlb-draft-coverage Of interest on this board: 2025 MLB Draft presented by Nike Day 1 (Rounds 1-3): Tonight, 6 p.m. ET (MLBN/MLB.com/ESPN) Day 2 (Rounds 4-20): Monday, 11:30 a.m. ET (MLB.com) 5. Cardinals Mayo: Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton HS, Fort Cobb, Okla. (No. 5) This is a spot where Irish could definitely land in a deal, but the Cardinals also like Willits a lot, and there are evaluators who think he could end up being the best overall talent in this class. Fellow prep shortstops JoJo Parker and Billy Carlson could come into play, and if they want an arm, they could choose Arnold or Witherspoon. Callis: Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton HS, Fort Cobb, Okla. (No. 5) Willits is the favorite for the Cardinals, with Doyle, Parker, Irish and Arnold other considerations 9. Reds Mayo: Ike Irish, OF/C, Auburn (No. 11) The Reds are in “best available” mode and they don’t shy away from any demographic, so this could be a floor for Hernandez. With him gone, this becomes a very viable landing spot for Irish and his offensive upside. He and Witherspoon, from the college arm group, seem to be ahead of a prep hitter like Parker at this point. Callis: Ike Irish, OF/C, Auburn (No. 11) If the Mariners and Pirates resist the temptation to pop Hernandez, the Reds won't. Irish and Witherspoon seem to be the next two candidates among the players with a chance to get to No. 9 10. White Sox Mayo: JoJo Parker, SS, Purvis (Miss.) HS (No. 9) We’ve had Parker in this spot so many times, I’m almost afraid not to put him here. In all seriousness, they do like the prep shortstop among a group of bats they seem to be considering. It’s mostly other high schoolers like Steele Hall, Gavin Fien and Kayson Cunningham, but there is some interest in college hitters like infielders Marek Houston and Wehiwa Aloy. Callis: JoJo Parker, SS, Purvis (Miss.) HS (No. 9) Parker is the most realistic best-case scenario for the White Sox, though there's a nagging suspicion that he might not get here. Chicago could turn to prep infielders Kayson Cunningham and Gavin Fien or Tennessee second baseman Gavin Kilen. 17. Cubs Mayo: Brendan Summerhill, OF, Arizona (No. 16) The Cubs appear to be focusing on college players and leaning bat, with Summerhill getting the edge over someone like Aloy. If they wanted to go arm, this could be a good landing spot for Bremner and Arkansas right-hander Gage Wood could enter the conversation. Callis: Gavin Kilen, 2B, Tennessee (No. 21) The Cubs have done well drafting college infielders with advanced bats in the last two first rounds (Matt Shaw, Cam Smith) and could make it three in a row with Kilen. They'd be interested in most of the pitchers and prep shortstops forecast in front of them, as well as Aloy, Summerhill and high school third baseman Josh Hammond 38. Mets (Pick dropped 10 spots for exceeding the second surcharge threshold of the Competitive Balance Tax) Mayo: Jack Bauer, LHP, Lincoln-Way East HS, Frankfort, Ill. (No. 44) Callis: Devin Taylor, OF, Indiana (No. 30) Sky Marshal of the Luftwaffle “Surf is just a national treasure.” — Jackie

76: White Sox-Kyle Lodise-SS-Georgia Tech*

Posted by DanSaint on July 13, 2025, 21:02:00, in reply to "MLB Pipeline Final Mock Draft. 1st round is tonight on MLB Network."

Previous Message https://www.mlb.com/news/final-mlb-mock-draft-2025?t=mlb-draft-coverage Of interest on this board: 2025 MLB Draft presented by Nike Day 1 (Rounds 1-3): Tonight, 6 p.m. ET (MLBN/MLB.com/ESPN) Day 2 (Rounds 4-20): Monday, 11:30 a.m. ET (MLB.com) 5. Cardinals Mayo: Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton HS, Fort Cobb, Okla. (No. 5) This is a spot where Irish could definitely land in a deal, but the Cardinals also like Willits a lot, and there are evaluators who think he could end up being the best overall talent in this class. Fellow prep shortstops JoJo Parker and Billy Carlson could come into play, and if they want an arm, they could choose Arnold or Witherspoon. Callis: Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton HS, Fort Cobb, Okla. (No. 5) Willits is the favorite for the Cardinals, with Doyle, Parker, Irish and Arnold other considerations 9. Reds Mayo: Ike Irish, OF/C, Auburn (No. 11) The Reds are in “best available” mode and they don’t shy away from any demographic, so this could be a floor for Hernandez. With him gone, this becomes a very viable landing spot for Irish and his offensive upside. He and Witherspoon, from the college arm group, seem to be ahead of a prep hitter like Parker at this point. Callis: Ike Irish, OF/C, Auburn (No. 11) If the Mariners and Pirates resist the temptation to pop Hernandez, the Reds won't. Irish and Witherspoon seem to be the next two candidates among the players with a chance to get to No. 9 10. White Sox Mayo: JoJo Parker, SS, Purvis (Miss.) HS (No. 9) We’ve had Parker in this spot so many times, I’m almost afraid not to put him here. In all seriousness, they do like the prep shortstop among a group of bats they seem to be considering. It’s mostly other high schoolers like Steele Hall, Gavin Fien and Kayson Cunningham, but there is some interest in college hitters like infielders Marek Houston and Wehiwa Aloy. Callis: JoJo Parker, SS, Purvis (Miss.) HS (No. 9) Parker is the most realistic best-case scenario for the White Sox, though there's a nagging suspicion that he might not get here. Chicago could turn to prep infielders Kayson Cunningham and Gavin Fien or Tennessee second baseman Gavin Kilen. 17. Cubs Mayo: Brendan Summerhill, OF, Arizona (No. 16) The Cubs appear to be focusing on college players and leaning bat, with Summerhill getting the edge over someone like Aloy. If they wanted to go arm, this could be a good landing spot for Bremner and Arkansas right-hander Gage Wood could enter the conversation. Callis: Gavin Kilen, 2B, Tennessee (No. 21) The Cubs have done well drafting college infielders with advanced bats in the last two first rounds (Matt Shaw, Cam Smith) and could make it three in a row with Kilen. They'd be interested in most of the pitchers and prep shortstops forecast in front of them, as well as Aloy, Summerhill and high school third baseman Josh Hammond 38. Mets (Pick dropped 10 spots for exceeding the second surcharge threshold of the Competitive Balance Tax) Mayo: Jack Bauer, LHP, Lincoln-Way East HS, Frankfort, Ill. (No. 44) Callis: Devin Taylor, OF, Indiana (No. 30)

72. Cardinals: Tanner Franklin-P-Tennessee*

Posted by DanSaint on July 13, 2025, 20:55:53, in reply to "MLB Pipeline Final Mock Draft. 1st round is tonight on MLB Network."

Previous Message https://www.mlb.com/news/final-mlb-mock-draft-2025?t=mlb-draft-coverage Of interest on this board: 2025 MLB Draft presented by Nike Day 1 (Rounds 1-3): Tonight, 6 p.m. ET (MLBN/MLB.com/ESPN) Day 2 (Rounds 4-20): Monday, 11:30 a.m. ET (MLB.com) 5. Cardinals Mayo: Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton HS, Fort Cobb, Okla. (No. 5) This is a spot where Irish could definitely land in a deal, but the Cardinals also like Willits a lot, and there are evaluators who think he could end up being the best overall talent in this class. Fellow prep shortstops JoJo Parker and Billy Carlson could come into play, and if they want an arm, they could choose Arnold or Witherspoon. Callis: Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton HS, Fort Cobb, Okla. (No. 5) Willits is the favorite for the Cardinals, with Doyle, Parker, Irish and Arnold other considerations 9. Reds Mayo: Ike Irish, OF/C, Auburn (No. 11) The Reds are in “best available” mode and they don’t shy away from any demographic, so this could be a floor for Hernandez. With him gone, this becomes a very viable landing spot for Irish and his offensive upside. He and Witherspoon, from the college arm group, seem to be ahead of a prep hitter like Parker at this point. Callis: Ike Irish, OF/C, Auburn (No. 11) If the Mariners and Pirates resist the temptation to pop Hernandez, the Reds won't. Irish and Witherspoon seem to be the next two candidates among the players with a chance to get to No. 9 10. White Sox Mayo: JoJo Parker, SS, Purvis (Miss.) HS (No. 9) We’ve had Parker in this spot so many times, I’m almost afraid not to put him here. In all seriousness, they do like the prep shortstop among a group of bats they seem to be considering. It’s mostly other high schoolers like Steele Hall, Gavin Fien and Kayson Cunningham, but there is some interest in college hitters like infielders Marek Houston and Wehiwa Aloy. Callis: JoJo Parker, SS, Purvis (Miss.) HS (No. 9) Parker is the most realistic best-case scenario for the White Sox, though there's a nagging suspicion that he might not get here. Chicago could turn to prep infielders Kayson Cunningham and Gavin Fien or Tennessee second baseman Gavin Kilen. 17. Cubs Mayo: Brendan Summerhill, OF, Arizona (No. 16) The Cubs appear to be focusing on college players and leaning bat, with Summerhill getting the edge over someone like Aloy. If they wanted to go arm, this could be a good landing spot for Bremner and Arkansas right-hander Gage Wood could enter the conversation. Callis: Gavin Kilen, 2B, Tennessee (No. 21) The Cubs have done well drafting college infielders with advanced bats in the last two first rounds (Matt Shaw, Cam Smith) and could make it three in a row with Kilen. They'd be interested in most of the pitchers and prep shortstops forecast in front of them, as well as Aloy, Summerhill and high school third baseman Josh Hammond 38. Mets (Pick dropped 10 spots for exceeding the second surcharge threshold of the Competitive Balance Tax) Mayo: Jack Bauer, LHP, Lincoln-Way East HS, Frankfort, Ill. (No. 44) Callis: Devin Taylor, OF, Indiana (No. 30)

56: Cubs-Kane Kepley-OF-University of North Carolina*

Posted by DanSaint on July 13, 2025, 20:35:50, in reply to "MLB Pipeline Final Mock Draft. 1st round is tonight on MLB Network."

Previous Message https://www.mlb.com/news/final-mlb-mock-draft-2025?t=mlb-draft-coverage Of interest on this board: 2025 MLB Draft presented by Nike Day 1 (Rounds 1-3): Tonight, 6 p.m. ET (MLBN/MLB.com/ESPN) Day 2 (Rounds 4-20): Monday, 11:30 a.m. ET (MLB.com) 5. Cardinals Mayo: Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton HS, Fort Cobb, Okla. (No. 5) This is a spot where Irish could definitely land in a deal, but the Cardinals also like Willits a lot, and there are evaluators who think he could end up being the best overall talent in this class. Fellow prep shortstops JoJo Parker and Billy Carlson could come into play, and if they want an arm, they could choose Arnold or Witherspoon. Callis: Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton HS, Fort Cobb, Okla. (No. 5) Willits is the favorite for the Cardinals, with Doyle, Parker, Irish and Arnold other considerations 9. Reds Mayo: Ike Irish, OF/C, Auburn (No. 11) The Reds are in “best available” mode and they don’t shy away from any demographic, so this could be a floor for Hernandez. With him gone, this becomes a very viable landing spot for Irish and his offensive upside. He and Witherspoon, from the college arm group, seem to be ahead of a prep hitter like Parker at this point. Callis: Ike Irish, OF/C, Auburn (No. 11) If the Mariners and Pirates resist the temptation to pop Hernandez, the Reds won't. Irish and Witherspoon seem to be the next two candidates among the players with a chance to get to No. 9 10. White Sox Mayo: JoJo Parker, SS, Purvis (Miss.) HS (No. 9) We’ve had Parker in this spot so many times, I’m almost afraid not to put him here. In all seriousness, they do like the prep shortstop among a group of bats they seem to be considering. It’s mostly other high schoolers like Steele Hall, Gavin Fien and Kayson Cunningham, but there is some interest in college hitters like infielders Marek Houston and Wehiwa Aloy. Callis: JoJo Parker, SS, Purvis (Miss.) HS (No. 9) Parker is the most realistic best-case scenario for the White Sox, though there's a nagging suspicion that he might not get here. Chicago could turn to prep infielders Kayson Cunningham and Gavin Fien or Tennessee second baseman Gavin Kilen. 17. Cubs Mayo: Brendan Summerhill, OF, Arizona (No. 16) The Cubs appear to be focusing on college players and leaning bat, with Summerhill getting the edge over someone like Aloy. If they wanted to go arm, this could be a good landing spot for Bremner and Arkansas right-hander Gage Wood could enter the conversation. Callis: Gavin Kilen, 2B, Tennessee (No. 21) The Cubs have done well drafting college infielders with advanced bats in the last two first rounds (Matt Shaw, Cam Smith) and could make it three in a row with Kilen. They'd be interested in most of the pitchers and prep shortstops forecast in front of them, as well as Aloy, Summerhill and high school third baseman Josh Hammond 38. Mets (Pick dropped 10 spots for exceeding the second surcharge threshold of the Competitive Balance Tax) Mayo: Jack Bauer, LHP, Lincoln-Way East HS, Frankfort, Ill. (No. 44) Callis: Devin Taylor, OF, Indiana (No. 30)

55: Cardinals-Ryan Mitchell-OF-Tennessee HS*

Posted by DanSaint on July 13, 2025, 20:34:36, in reply to "MLB Pipeline Final Mock Draft. 1st round is tonight on MLB Network."

Previous Message https://www.mlb.com/news/final-mlb-mock-draft-2025?t=mlb-draft-coverage Of interest on this board: 2025 MLB Draft presented by Nike Day 1 (Rounds 1-3): Tonight, 6 p.m. ET (MLBN/MLB.com/ESPN) Day 2 (Rounds 4-20): Monday, 11:30 a.m. ET (MLB.com) 5. Cardinals Mayo: Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton HS, Fort Cobb, Okla. (No. 5) This is a spot where Irish could definitely land in a deal, but the Cardinals also like Willits a lot, and there are evaluators who think he could end up being the best overall talent in this class. Fellow prep shortstops JoJo Parker and Billy Carlson could come into play, and if they want an arm, they could choose Arnold or Witherspoon. Callis: Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton HS, Fort Cobb, Okla. (No. 5) Willits is the favorite for the Cardinals, with Doyle, Parker, Irish and Arnold other considerations 9. Reds Mayo: Ike Irish, OF/C, Auburn (No. 11) The Reds are in “best available” mode and they don’t shy away from any demographic, so this could be a floor for Hernandez. With him gone, this becomes a very viable landing spot for Irish and his offensive upside. He and Witherspoon, from the college arm group, seem to be ahead of a prep hitter like Parker at this point. Callis: Ike Irish, OF/C, Auburn (No. 11) If the Mariners and Pirates resist the temptation to pop Hernandez, the Reds won't. Irish and Witherspoon seem to be the next two candidates among the players with a chance to get to No. 9 10. White Sox Mayo: JoJo Parker, SS, Purvis (Miss.) HS (No. 9) We’ve had Parker in this spot so many times, I’m almost afraid not to put him here. In all seriousness, they do like the prep shortstop among a group of bats they seem to be considering. It’s mostly other high schoolers like Steele Hall, Gavin Fien and Kayson Cunningham, but there is some interest in college hitters like infielders Marek Houston and Wehiwa Aloy. Callis: JoJo Parker, SS, Purvis (Miss.) HS (No. 9) Parker is the most realistic best-case scenario for the White Sox, though there's a nagging suspicion that he might not get here. Chicago could turn to prep infielders Kayson Cunningham and Gavin Fien or Tennessee second baseman Gavin Kilen. 17. Cubs Mayo: Brendan Summerhill, OF, Arizona (No. 16) The Cubs appear to be focusing on college players and leaning bat, with Summerhill getting the edge over someone like Aloy. If they wanted to go arm, this could be a good landing spot for Bremner and Arkansas right-hander Gage Wood could enter the conversation. Callis: Gavin Kilen, 2B, Tennessee (No. 21) The Cubs have done well drafting college infielders with advanced bats in the last two first rounds (Matt Shaw, Cam Smith) and could make it three in a row with Kilen. They'd be interested in most of the pitchers and prep shortstops forecast in front of them, as well as Aloy, Summerhill and high school third baseman Josh Hammond 38. Mets (Pick dropped 10 spots for exceeding the second surcharge threshold of the Competitive Balance Tax) Mayo: Jack Bauer, LHP, Lincoln-Way East HS, Frankfort, Ill. (No. 44) Callis: Devin Taylor, OF, Indiana (No. 30)

44: White Sox-Jaden Fauske-OF-Nazareth Acadamy, IL*

Posted by DanSaint on July 13, 2025, 20:15:13, in reply to "MLB Pipeline Final Mock Draft. 1st round is tonight on MLB Network."

Previous Message https://www.mlb.com/news/final-mlb-mock-draft-2025?t=mlb-draft-coverage Of interest on this board: 2025 MLB Draft presented by Nike Day 1 (Rounds 1-3): Tonight, 6 p.m. ET (MLBN/MLB.com/ESPN) Day 2 (Rounds 4-20): Monday, 11:30 a.m. ET (MLB.com) 5. Cardinals Mayo: Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton HS, Fort Cobb, Okla. (No. 5) This is a spot where Irish could definitely land in a deal, but the Cardinals also like Willits a lot, and there are evaluators who think he could end up being the best overall talent in this class. Fellow prep shortstops JoJo Parker and Billy Carlson could come into play, and if they want an arm, they could choose Arnold or Witherspoon. Callis: Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton HS, Fort Cobb, Okla. (No. 5) Willits is the favorite for the Cardinals, with Doyle, Parker, Irish and Arnold other considerations 9. Reds Mayo: Ike Irish, OF/C, Auburn (No. 11) The Reds are in “best available” mode and they don’t shy away from any demographic, so this could be a floor for Hernandez. With him gone, this becomes a very viable landing spot for Irish and his offensive upside. He and Witherspoon, from the college arm group, seem to be ahead of a prep hitter like Parker at this point. Callis: Ike Irish, OF/C, Auburn (No. 11) If the Mariners and Pirates resist the temptation to pop Hernandez, the Reds won't. Irish and Witherspoon seem to be the next two candidates among the players with a chance to get to No. 9 10. White Sox Mayo: JoJo Parker, SS, Purvis (Miss.) HS (No. 9) We’ve had Parker in this spot so many times, I’m almost afraid not to put him here. In all seriousness, they do like the prep shortstop among a group of bats they seem to be considering. It’s mostly other high schoolers like Steele Hall, Gavin Fien and Kayson Cunningham, but there is some interest in college hitters like infielders Marek Houston and Wehiwa Aloy. Callis: JoJo Parker, SS, Purvis (Miss.) HS (No. 9) Parker is the most realistic best-case scenario for the White Sox, though there's a nagging suspicion that he might not get here. Chicago could turn to prep infielders Kayson Cunningham and Gavin Fien or Tennessee second baseman Gavin Kilen. 17. Cubs Mayo: Brendan Summerhill, OF, Arizona (No. 16) The Cubs appear to be focusing on college players and leaning bat, with Summerhill getting the edge over someone like Aloy. If they wanted to go arm, this could be a good landing spot for Bremner and Arkansas right-hander Gage Wood could enter the conversation. Callis: Gavin Kilen, 2B, Tennessee (No. 21) The Cubs have done well drafting college infielders with advanced bats in the last two first rounds (Matt Shaw, Cam Smith) and could make it three in a row with Kilen. They'd be interested in most of the pitchers and prep shortstops forecast in front of them, as well as Aloy, Summerhill and high school third baseman Josh Hammond 38. Mets (Pick dropped 10 spots for exceeding the second surcharge threshold of the Competitive Balance Tax) Mayo: Jack Bauer, LHP, Lincoln-Way East HS, Frankfort, Ill. (No. 44) Callis: Devin Taylor, OF, Indiana (No. 30)

Greg Amsingerloves every pick*

Posted by bjl63 on July 13, 2025, 20:07:33, in reply to "MLB Pipeline Final Mock Draft. 1st round is tonight on MLB Network."

Previous Message https://www.mlb.com/news/final-mlb-mock-draft-2025?t=mlb-draft-coverage Of interest on this board: 2025 MLB Draft presented by Nike Day 1 (Rounds 1-3): Tonight, 6 p.m. ET (MLBN/MLB.com/ESPN) Day 2 (Rounds 4-20): Monday, 11:30 a.m. ET (MLB.com) 5. Cardinals Mayo: Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton HS, Fort Cobb, Okla. (No. 5) This is a spot where Irish could definitely land in a deal, but the Cardinals also like Willits a lot, and there are evaluators who think he could end up being the best overall talent in this class. Fellow prep shortstops JoJo Parker and Billy Carlson could come into play, and if they want an arm, they could choose Arnold or Witherspoon. Callis: Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton HS, Fort Cobb, Okla. (No. 5) Willits is the favorite for the Cardinals, with Doyle, Parker, Irish and Arnold other considerations 9. Reds Mayo: Ike Irish, OF/C, Auburn (No. 11) The Reds are in “best available” mode and they don’t shy away from any demographic, so this could be a floor for Hernandez. With him gone, this becomes a very viable landing spot for Irish and his offensive upside. He and Witherspoon, from the college arm group, seem to be ahead of a prep hitter like Parker at this point. Callis: Ike Irish, OF/C, Auburn (No. 11) If the Mariners and Pirates resist the temptation to pop Hernandez, the Reds won't. Irish and Witherspoon seem to be the next two candidates among the players with a chance to get to No. 9 10. White Sox Mayo: JoJo Parker, SS, Purvis (Miss.) HS (No. 9) We’ve had Parker in this spot so many times, I’m almost afraid not to put him here. In all seriousness, they do like the prep shortstop among a group of bats they seem to be considering. It’s mostly other high schoolers like Steele Hall, Gavin Fien and Kayson Cunningham, but there is some interest in college hitters like infielders Marek Houston and Wehiwa Aloy. Callis: JoJo Parker, SS, Purvis (Miss.) HS (No. 9) Parker is the most realistic best-case scenario for the White Sox, though there's a nagging suspicion that he might not get here. Chicago could turn to prep infielders Kayson Cunningham and Gavin Fien or Tennessee second baseman Gavin Kilen. 17. Cubs Mayo: Brendan Summerhill, OF, Arizona (No. 16) The Cubs appear to be focusing on college players and leaning bat, with Summerhill getting the edge over someone like Aloy. If they wanted to go arm, this could be a good landing spot for Bremner and Arkansas right-hander Gage Wood could enter the conversation. Callis: Gavin Kilen, 2B, Tennessee (No. 21) The Cubs have done well drafting college infielders with advanced bats in the last two first rounds (Matt Shaw, Cam Smith) and could make it three in a row with Kilen. They'd be interested in most of the pitchers and prep shortstops forecast in front of them, as well as Aloy, Summerhill and high school third baseman Josh Hammond 38. Mets (Pick dropped 10 spots for exceeding the second surcharge threshold of the Competitive Balance Tax) Mayo: Jack Bauer, LHP, Lincoln-Way East HS, Frankfort, Ill. (No. 44) Callis: Devin Taylor, OF, Indiana (No. 30)

wow. Baltimore has taken 2 catchers so far: Irish and Bodine

Posted by DanSaint on July 13, 2025, 19:26:38, in reply to "MLB Pipeline Final Mock Draft. 1st round is tonight on MLB Network."

granted Irish can play a corner OF spot. Guess they're souring on Ruschmann? Previous Message https://www.mlb.com/news/final-mlb-mock-draft-2025?t=mlb-draft-coverage Of interest on this board: 2025 MLB Draft presented by Nike Day 1 (Rounds 1-3): Tonight, 6 p.m. ET (MLBN/MLB.com/ESPN) Day 2 (Rounds 4-20): Monday, 11:30 a.m. ET (MLB.com) 5. Cardinals Mayo: Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton HS, Fort Cobb, Okla. (No. 5) This is a spot where Irish could definitely land in a deal, but the Cardinals also like Willits a lot, and there are evaluators who think he could end up being the best overall talent in this class. Fellow prep shortstops JoJo Parker and Billy Carlson could come into play, and if they want an arm, they could choose Arnold or Witherspoon. Callis: Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton HS, Fort Cobb, Okla. (No. 5) Willits is the favorite for the Cardinals, with Doyle, Parker, Irish and Arnold other considerations 9. Reds Mayo: Ike Irish, OF/C, Auburn (No. 11) The Reds are in “best available” mode and they don’t shy away from any demographic, so this could be a floor for Hernandez. With him gone, this becomes a very viable landing spot for Irish and his offensive upside. He and Witherspoon, from the college arm group, seem to be ahead of a prep hitter like Parker at this point. Callis: Ike Irish, OF/C, Auburn (No. 11) If the Mariners and Pirates resist the temptation to pop Hernandez, the Reds won't. Irish and Witherspoon seem to be the next two candidates among the players with a chance to get to No. 9 10. White Sox Mayo: JoJo Parker, SS, Purvis (Miss.) HS (No. 9) We’ve had Parker in this spot so many times, I’m almost afraid not to put him here. In all seriousness, they do like the prep shortstop among a group of bats they seem to be considering. It’s mostly other high schoolers like Steele Hall, Gavin Fien and Kayson Cunningham, but there is some interest in college hitters like infielders Marek Houston and Wehiwa Aloy. Callis: JoJo Parker, SS, Purvis (Miss.) HS (No. 9) Parker is the most realistic best-case scenario for the White Sox, though there's a nagging suspicion that he might not get here. Chicago could turn to prep infielders Kayson Cunningham and Gavin Fien or Tennessee second baseman Gavin Kilen. 17. Cubs Mayo: Brendan Summerhill, OF, Arizona (No. 16) The Cubs appear to be focusing on college players and leaning bat, with Summerhill getting the edge over someone like Aloy. If they wanted to go arm, this could be a good landing spot for Bremner and Arkansas right-hander Gage Wood could enter the conversation. Callis: Gavin Kilen, 2B, Tennessee (No. 21) The Cubs have done well drafting college infielders with advanced bats in the last two first rounds (Matt Shaw, Cam Smith) and could make it three in a row with Kilen. They'd be interested in most of the pitchers and prep shortstops forecast in front of them, as well as Aloy, Summerhill and high school third baseman Josh Hammond 38. Mets (Pick dropped 10 spots for exceeding the second surcharge threshold of the Competitive Balance Tax) Mayo: Jack Bauer, LHP, Lincoln-Way East HS, Frankfort, Ill. (No. 44) Callis: Devin Taylor, OF, Indiana (No. 30)

the guy the Padres just took, Kruz Schoolcraft, could be the steal of this draft

Posted by DanSaint on July 13, 2025, 19:13:22, in reply to "MLB Pipeline Final Mock Draft. 1st round is tonight on MLB Network."

6'8 LHP with electric stuff and is more than just a fastball. Also has a pretty clean delivery. Previous Message https://www.mlb.com/news/final-mlb-mock-draft-2025?t=mlb-draft-coverage Of interest on this board: 2025 MLB Draft presented by Nike Day 1 (Rounds 1-3): Tonight, 6 p.m. ET (MLBN/MLB.com/ESPN) Day 2 (Rounds 4-20): Monday, 11:30 a.m. ET (MLB.com) 5. Cardinals Mayo: Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton HS, Fort Cobb, Okla. (No. 5) This is a spot where Irish could definitely land in a deal, but the Cardinals also like Willits a lot, and there are evaluators who think he could end up being the best overall talent in this class. Fellow prep shortstops JoJo Parker and Billy Carlson could come into play, and if they want an arm, they could choose Arnold or Witherspoon. Callis: Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton HS, Fort Cobb, Okla. (No. 5) Willits is the favorite for the Cardinals, with Doyle, Parker, Irish and Arnold other considerations 9. Reds Mayo: Ike Irish, OF/C, Auburn (No. 11) The Reds are in “best available” mode and they don’t shy away from any demographic, so this could be a floor for Hernandez. With him gone, this becomes a very viable landing spot for Irish and his offensive upside. He and Witherspoon, from the college arm group, seem to be ahead of a prep hitter like Parker at this point. Callis: Ike Irish, OF/C, Auburn (No. 11) If the Mariners and Pirates resist the temptation to pop Hernandez, the Reds won't. Irish and Witherspoon seem to be the next two candidates among the players with a chance to get to No. 9 10. White Sox Mayo: JoJo Parker, SS, Purvis (Miss.) HS (No. 9) We’ve had Parker in this spot so many times, I’m almost afraid not to put him here. In all seriousness, they do like the prep shortstop among a group of bats they seem to be considering. It’s mostly other high schoolers like Steele Hall, Gavin Fien and Kayson Cunningham, but there is some interest in college hitters like infielders Marek Houston and Wehiwa Aloy. Callis: JoJo Parker, SS, Purvis (Miss.) HS (No. 9) Parker is the most realistic best-case scenario for the White Sox, though there's a nagging suspicion that he might not get here. Chicago could turn to prep infielders Kayson Cunningham and Gavin Fien or Tennessee second baseman Gavin Kilen. 17. Cubs Mayo: Brendan Summerhill, OF, Arizona (No. 16) The Cubs appear to be focusing on college players and leaning bat, with Summerhill getting the edge over someone like Aloy. If they wanted to go arm, this could be a good landing spot for Bremner and Arkansas right-hander Gage Wood could enter the conversation. Callis: Gavin Kilen, 2B, Tennessee (No. 21) The Cubs have done well drafting college infielders with advanced bats in the last two first rounds (Matt Shaw, Cam Smith) and could make it three in a row with Kilen. They'd be interested in most of the pitchers and prep shortstops forecast in front of them, as well as Aloy, Summerhill and high school third baseman Josh Hammond 38. Mets (Pick dropped 10 spots for exceeding the second surcharge threshold of the Competitive Balance Tax) Mayo: Jack Bauer, LHP, Lincoln-Way East HS, Frankfort, Ill. (No. 44) Callis: Devin Taylor, OF, Indiana (No. 30)

17. Cubs: Ethan Conrad-OF-Wake Forest*

Posted by DanSaint on July 13, 2025, 18:36:28, in reply to "MLB Pipeline Final Mock Draft. 1st round is tonight on MLB Network."

Previous Message https://www.mlb.com/news/final-mlb-mock-draft-2025?t=mlb-draft-coverage Of interest on this board: 2025 MLB Draft presented by Nike Day 1 (Rounds 1-3): Tonight, 6 p.m. ET (MLBN/MLB.com/ESPN) Day 2 (Rounds 4-20): Monday, 11:30 a.m. ET (MLB.com) 5. Cardinals Mayo: Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton HS, Fort Cobb, Okla. (No. 5) This is a spot where Irish could definitely land in a deal, but the Cardinals also like Willits a lot, and there are evaluators who think he could end up being the best overall talent in this class. Fellow prep shortstops JoJo Parker and Billy Carlson could come into play, and if they want an arm, they could choose Arnold or Witherspoon. Callis: Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton HS, Fort Cobb, Okla. (No. 5) Willits is the favorite for the Cardinals, with Doyle, Parker, Irish and Arnold other considerations 9. Reds Mayo: Ike Irish, OF/C, Auburn (No. 11) The Reds are in “best available” mode and they don’t shy away from any demographic, so this could be a floor for Hernandez. With him gone, this becomes a very viable landing spot for Irish and his offensive upside. He and Witherspoon, from the college arm group, seem to be ahead of a prep hitter like Parker at this point. Callis: Ike Irish, OF/C, Auburn (No. 11) If the Mariners and Pirates resist the temptation to pop Hernandez, the Reds won't. Irish and Witherspoon seem to be the next two candidates among the players with a chance to get to No. 9 10. White Sox Mayo: JoJo Parker, SS, Purvis (Miss.) HS (No. 9) We’ve had Parker in this spot so many times, I’m almost afraid not to put him here. In all seriousness, they do like the prep shortstop among a group of bats they seem to be considering. It’s mostly other high schoolers like Steele Hall, Gavin Fien and Kayson Cunningham, but there is some interest in college hitters like infielders Marek Houston and Wehiwa Aloy. Callis: JoJo Parker, SS, Purvis (Miss.) HS (No. 9) Parker is the most realistic best-case scenario for the White Sox, though there's a nagging suspicion that he might not get here. Chicago could turn to prep infielders Kayson Cunningham and Gavin Fien or Tennessee second baseman Gavin Kilen. 17. Cubs Mayo: Brendan Summerhill, OF, Arizona (No. 16) The Cubs appear to be focusing on college players and leaning bat, with Summerhill getting the edge over someone like Aloy. If they wanted to go arm, this could be a good landing spot for Bremner and Arkansas right-hander Gage Wood could enter the conversation. Callis: Gavin Kilen, 2B, Tennessee (No. 21) The Cubs have done well drafting college infielders with advanced bats in the last two first rounds (Matt Shaw, Cam Smith) and could make it three in a row with Kilen. They'd be interested in most of the pitchers and prep shortstops forecast in front of them, as well as Aloy, Summerhill and high school third baseman Josh Hammond 38. Mets (Pick dropped 10 spots for exceeding the second surcharge threshold of the Competitive Balance Tax) Mayo: Jack Bauer, LHP, Lincoln-Way East HS, Frankfort, Ill. (No. 44) Callis: Devin Taylor, OF, Indiana (No. 30)

12. Rangers: Gavin Fien-SS-California HS*

Posted by DanSaint on July 13, 2025, 18:10:15, in reply to "MLB Pipeline Final Mock Draft. 1st round is tonight on MLB Network."

Previous Message https://www.mlb.com/news/final-mlb-mock-draft-2025?t=mlb-draft-coverage Of interest on this board: 2025 MLB Draft presented by Nike Day 1 (Rounds 1-3): Tonight, 6 p.m. ET (MLBN/MLB.com/ESPN) Day 2 (Rounds 4-20): Monday, 11:30 a.m. ET (MLB.com) 5. Cardinals Mayo: Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton HS, Fort Cobb, Okla. (No. 5) This is a spot where Irish could definitely land in a deal, but the Cardinals also like Willits a lot, and there are evaluators who think he could end up being the best overall talent in this class. Fellow prep shortstops JoJo Parker and Billy Carlson could come into play, and if they want an arm, they could choose Arnold or Witherspoon. Callis: Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton HS, Fort Cobb, Okla. (No. 5) Willits is the favorite for the Cardinals, with Doyle, Parker, Irish and Arnold other considerations 9. Reds Mayo: Ike Irish, OF/C, Auburn (No. 11) The Reds are in “best available” mode and they don’t shy away from any demographic, so this could be a floor for Hernandez. With him gone, this becomes a very viable landing spot for Irish and his offensive upside. He and Witherspoon, from the college arm group, seem to be ahead of a prep hitter like Parker at this point. Callis: Ike Irish, OF/C, Auburn (No. 11) If the Mariners and Pirates resist the temptation to pop Hernandez, the Reds won't. Irish and Witherspoon seem to be the next two candidates among the players with a chance to get to No. 9 10. White Sox Mayo: JoJo Parker, SS, Purvis (Miss.) HS (No. 9) We’ve had Parker in this spot so many times, I’m almost afraid not to put him here. In all seriousness, they do like the prep shortstop among a group of bats they seem to be considering. It’s mostly other high schoolers like Steele Hall, Gavin Fien and Kayson Cunningham, but there is some interest in college hitters like infielders Marek Houston and Wehiwa Aloy. Callis: JoJo Parker, SS, Purvis (Miss.) HS (No. 9) Parker is the most realistic best-case scenario for the White Sox, though there's a nagging suspicion that he might not get here. Chicago could turn to prep infielders Kayson Cunningham and Gavin Fien or Tennessee second baseman Gavin Kilen. 17. Cubs Mayo: Brendan Summerhill, OF, Arizona (No. 16) The Cubs appear to be focusing on college players and leaning bat, with Summerhill getting the edge over someone like Aloy. If they wanted to go arm, this could be a good landing spot for Bremner and Arkansas right-hander Gage Wood could enter the conversation. Callis: Gavin Kilen, 2B, Tennessee (No. 21) The Cubs have done well drafting college infielders with advanced bats in the last two first rounds (Matt Shaw, Cam Smith) and could make it three in a row with Kilen. They'd be interested in most of the pitchers and prep shortstops forecast in front of them, as well as Aloy, Summerhill and high school third baseman Josh Hammond 38. Mets (Pick dropped 10 spots for exceeding the second surcharge threshold of the Competitive Balance Tax) Mayo: Jack Bauer, LHP, Lincoln-Way East HS, Frankfort, Ill. (No. 44) Callis: Devin Taylor, OF, Indiana (No. 30)

11. A's: Jamie Arnold-LHP-Florida State.*

Posted by DanSaint on July 13, 2025, 18:06:34, in reply to "MLB Pipeline Final Mock Draft. 1st round is tonight on MLB Network."

Previous Message https://www.mlb.com/news/final-mlb-mock-draft-2025?t=mlb-draft-coverage Of interest on this board: 2025 MLB Draft presented by Nike Day 1 (Rounds 1-3): Tonight, 6 p.m. ET (MLBN/MLB.com/ESPN) Day 2 (Rounds 4-20): Monday, 11:30 a.m. ET (MLB.com) 5. Cardinals Mayo: Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton HS, Fort Cobb, Okla. (No. 5) This is a spot where Irish could definitely land in a deal, but the Cardinals also like Willits a lot, and there are evaluators who think he could end up being the best overall talent in this class. Fellow prep shortstops JoJo Parker and Billy Carlson could come into play, and if they want an arm, they could choose Arnold or Witherspoon. Callis: Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton HS, Fort Cobb, Okla. (No. 5) Willits is the favorite for the Cardinals, with Doyle, Parker, Irish and Arnold other considerations 9. Reds Mayo: Ike Irish, OF/C, Auburn (No. 11) The Reds are in “best available” mode and they don’t shy away from any demographic, so this could be a floor for Hernandez. With him gone, this becomes a very viable landing spot for Irish and his offensive upside. He and Witherspoon, from the college arm group, seem to be ahead of a prep hitter like Parker at this point. Callis: Ike Irish, OF/C, Auburn (No. 11) If the Mariners and Pirates resist the temptation to pop Hernandez, the Reds won't. Irish and Witherspoon seem to be the next two candidates among the players with a chance to get to No. 9 10. White Sox Mayo: JoJo Parker, SS, Purvis (Miss.) HS (No. 9) We’ve had Parker in this spot so many times, I’m almost afraid not to put him here. In all seriousness, they do like the prep shortstop among a group of bats they seem to be considering. It’s mostly other high schoolers like Steele Hall, Gavin Fien and Kayson Cunningham, but there is some interest in college hitters like infielders Marek Houston and Wehiwa Aloy. Callis: JoJo Parker, SS, Purvis (Miss.) HS (No. 9) Parker is the most realistic best-case scenario for the White Sox, though there's a nagging suspicion that he might not get here. Chicago could turn to prep infielders Kayson Cunningham and Gavin Fien or Tennessee second baseman Gavin Kilen. 17. Cubs Mayo: Brendan Summerhill, OF, Arizona (No. 16) The Cubs appear to be focusing on college players and leaning bat, with Summerhill getting the edge over someone like Aloy. If they wanted to go arm, this could be a good landing spot for Bremner and Arkansas right-hander Gage Wood could enter the conversation. Callis: Gavin Kilen, 2B, Tennessee (No. 21) The Cubs have done well drafting college infielders with advanced bats in the last two first rounds (Matt Shaw, Cam Smith) and could make it three in a row with Kilen. They'd be interested in most of the pitchers and prep shortstops forecast in front of them, as well as Aloy, Summerhill and high school third baseman Josh Hammond 38. Mets (Pick dropped 10 spots for exceeding the second surcharge threshold of the Competitive Balance Tax) Mayo: Jack Bauer, LHP, Lincoln-Way East HS, Frankfort, Ill. (No. 44) Callis: Devin Taylor, OF, Indiana (No. 30)

10. White Sox-Billy Carlson-SS-Corona HS CA. *

Posted by DanSaint on July 13, 2025, 18:01:06, in reply to "MLB Pipeline Final Mock Draft. 1st round is tonight on MLB Network."

Previous Message https://www.mlb.com/news/final-mlb-mock-draft-2025?t=mlb-draft-coverage Of interest on this board: 2025 MLB Draft presented by Nike Day 1 (Rounds 1-3): Tonight, 6 p.m. ET (MLBN/MLB.com/ESPN) Day 2 (Rounds 4-20): Monday, 11:30 a.m. ET (MLB.com) 5. Cardinals Mayo: Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton HS, Fort Cobb, Okla. (No. 5) This is a spot where Irish could definitely land in a deal, but the Cardinals also like Willits a lot, and there are evaluators who think he could end up being the best overall talent in this class. Fellow prep shortstops JoJo Parker and Billy Carlson could come into play, and if they want an arm, they could choose Arnold or Witherspoon. Callis: Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton HS, Fort Cobb, Okla. (No. 5) Willits is the favorite for the Cardinals, with Doyle, Parker, Irish and Arnold other considerations 9. Reds Mayo: Ike Irish, OF/C, Auburn (No. 11) The Reds are in “best available” mode and they don’t shy away from any demographic, so this could be a floor for Hernandez. With him gone, this becomes a very viable landing spot for Irish and his offensive upside. He and Witherspoon, from the college arm group, seem to be ahead of a prep hitter like Parker at this point. Callis: Ike Irish, OF/C, Auburn (No. 11) If the Mariners and Pirates resist the temptation to pop Hernandez, the Reds won't. Irish and Witherspoon seem to be the next two candidates among the players with a chance to get to No. 9 10. White Sox Mayo: JoJo Parker, SS, Purvis (Miss.) HS (No. 9) We’ve had Parker in this spot so many times, I’m almost afraid not to put him here. In all seriousness, they do like the prep shortstop among a group of bats they seem to be considering. It’s mostly other high schoolers like Steele Hall, Gavin Fien and Kayson Cunningham, but there is some interest in college hitters like infielders Marek Houston and Wehiwa Aloy. Callis: JoJo Parker, SS, Purvis (Miss.) HS (No. 9) Parker is the most realistic best-case scenario for the White Sox, though there's a nagging suspicion that he might not get here. Chicago could turn to prep infielders Kayson Cunningham and Gavin Fien or Tennessee second baseman Gavin Kilen. 17. Cubs Mayo: Brendan Summerhill, OF, Arizona (No. 16) The Cubs appear to be focusing on college players and leaning bat, with Summerhill getting the edge over someone like Aloy. If they wanted to go arm, this could be a good landing spot for Bremner and Arkansas right-hander Gage Wood could enter the conversation. Callis: Gavin Kilen, 2B, Tennessee (No. 21) The Cubs have done well drafting college infielders with advanced bats in the last two first rounds (Matt Shaw, Cam Smith) and could make it three in a row with Kilen. They'd be interested in most of the pitchers and prep shortstops forecast in front of them, as well as Aloy, Summerhill and high school third baseman Josh Hammond 38. Mets (Pick dropped 10 spots for exceeding the second surcharge threshold of the Competitive Balance Tax) Mayo: Jack Bauer, LHP, Lincoln-Way East HS, Frankfort, Ill. (No. 44) Callis: Devin Taylor, OF, Indiana (No. 30)

If the Cubs land Aloy I’ll like the pick but still apoplectic over his decision the CWS*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider on July 13, 2025, 17:57:47, in reply to "MLB Pipeline Final Mock Draft. 1st round is tonight on MLB Network."

Previous Message https://www.mlb.com/news/final-mlb-mock-draft-2025?t=mlb-draft-coverage Of interest on this board: 2025 MLB Draft presented by Nike Day 1 (Rounds 1-3): Tonight, 6 p.m. ET (MLBN/MLB.com/ESPN) Day 2 (Rounds 4-20): Monday, 11:30 a.m. ET (MLB.com) 5. Cardinals Mayo: Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton HS, Fort Cobb, Okla. (No. 5) This is a spot where Irish could definitely land in a deal, but the Cardinals also like Willits a lot, and there are evaluators who think he could end up being the best overall talent in this class. Fellow prep shortstops JoJo Parker and Billy Carlson could come into play, and if they want an arm, they could choose Arnold or Witherspoon. Callis: Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton HS, Fort Cobb, Okla. (No. 5) Willits is the favorite for the Cardinals, with Doyle, Parker, Irish and Arnold other considerations 9. Reds Mayo: Ike Irish, OF/C, Auburn (No. 11) The Reds are in “best available” mode and they don’t shy away from any demographic, so this could be a floor for Hernandez. With him gone, this becomes a very viable landing spot for Irish and his offensive upside. He and Witherspoon, from the college arm group, seem to be ahead of a prep hitter like Parker at this point. Callis: Ike Irish, OF/C, Auburn (No. 11) If the Mariners and Pirates resist the temptation to pop Hernandez, the Reds won't. Irish and Witherspoon seem to be the next two candidates among the players with a chance to get to No. 9 10. White Sox Mayo: JoJo Parker, SS, Purvis (Miss.) HS (No. 9) We’ve had Parker in this spot so many times, I’m almost afraid not to put him here. In all seriousness, they do like the prep shortstop among a group of bats they seem to be considering. It’s mostly other high schoolers like Steele Hall, Gavin Fien and Kayson Cunningham, but there is some interest in college hitters like infielders Marek Houston and Wehiwa Aloy. Callis: JoJo Parker, SS, Purvis (Miss.) HS (No. 9) Parker is the most realistic best-case scenario for the White Sox, though there's a nagging suspicion that he might not get here. Chicago could turn to prep infielders Kayson Cunningham and Gavin Fien or Tennessee second baseman Gavin Kilen. 17. Cubs Mayo: Brendan Summerhill, OF, Arizona (No. 16) The Cubs appear to be focusing on college players and leaning bat, with Summerhill getting the edge over someone like Aloy. If they wanted to go arm, this could be a good landing spot for Bremner and Arkansas right-hander Gage Wood could enter the conversation. Callis: Gavin Kilen, 2B, Tennessee (No. 21) The Cubs have done well drafting college infielders with advanced bats in the last two first rounds (Matt Shaw, Cam Smith) and could make it three in a row with Kilen. They'd be interested in most of the pitchers and prep shortstops forecast in front of them, as well as Aloy, Summerhill and high school third baseman Josh Hammond 38. Mets (Pick dropped 10 spots for exceeding the second surcharge threshold of the Competitive Balance Tax) Mayo: Jack Bauer, LHP, Lincoln-Way East HS, Frankfort, Ill. (No. 44) Callis: Devin Taylor, OF, Indiana (No. 30)

Hoping for Carlson but expecting the worst.

Posted by bjl63 on July 13, 2025, 17:56:16, in reply to "MLB Pipeline Final Mock Draft. 1st round is tonight on MLB Network."

Worst being a pitcher her or Marek Houston Previous Message https://www.mlb.com/news/final-mlb-mock-draft-2025?t=mlb-draft-coverage Of interest on this board: 2025 MLB Draft presented by Nike Day 1 (Rounds 1-3): Tonight, 6 p.m. ET (MLBN/MLB.com/ESPN) Day 2 (Rounds 4-20): Monday, 11:30 a.m. ET (MLB.com) 5. Cardinals Mayo: Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton HS, Fort Cobb, Okla. (No. 5) This is a spot where Irish could definitely land in a deal, but the Cardinals also like Willits a lot, and there are evaluators who think he could end up being the best overall talent in this class. Fellow prep shortstops JoJo Parker and Billy Carlson could come into play, and if they want an arm, they could choose Arnold or Witherspoon. Callis: Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton HS, Fort Cobb, Okla. (No. 5) Willits is the favorite for the Cardinals, with Doyle, Parker, Irish and Arnold other considerations 9. Reds Mayo: Ike Irish, OF/C, Auburn (No. 11) The Reds are in “best available” mode and they don’t shy away from any demographic, so this could be a floor for Hernandez. With him gone, this becomes a very viable landing spot for Irish and his offensive upside. He and Witherspoon, from the college arm group, seem to be ahead of a prep hitter like Parker at this point. Callis: Ike Irish, OF/C, Auburn (No. 11) If the Mariners and Pirates resist the temptation to pop Hernandez, the Reds won't. Irish and Witherspoon seem to be the next two candidates among the players with a chance to get to No. 9 10. White Sox Mayo: JoJo Parker, SS, Purvis (Miss.) HS (No. 9) We’ve had Parker in this spot so many times, I’m almost afraid not to put him here. In all seriousness, they do like the prep shortstop among a group of bats they seem to be considering. It’s mostly other high schoolers like Steele Hall, Gavin Fien and Kayson Cunningham, but there is some interest in college hitters like infielders Marek Houston and Wehiwa Aloy. Callis: JoJo Parker, SS, Purvis (Miss.) HS (No. 9) Parker is the most realistic best-case scenario for the White Sox, though there's a nagging suspicion that he might not get here. Chicago could turn to prep infielders Kayson Cunningham and Gavin Fien or Tennessee second baseman Gavin Kilen. 17. Cubs Mayo: Brendan Summerhill, OF, Arizona (No. 16) The Cubs appear to be focusing on college players and leaning bat, with Summerhill getting the edge over someone like Aloy. If they wanted to go arm, this could be a good landing spot for Bremner and Arkansas right-hander Gage Wood could enter the conversation. Callis: Gavin Kilen, 2B, Tennessee (No. 21) The Cubs have done well drafting college infielders with advanced bats in the last two first rounds (Matt Shaw, Cam Smith) and could make it three in a row with Kilen. They'd be interested in most of the pitchers and prep shortstops forecast in front of them, as well as Aloy, Summerhill and high school third baseman Josh Hammond 38. Mets (Pick dropped 10 spots for exceeding the second surcharge threshold of the Competitive Balance Tax) Mayo: Jack Bauer, LHP, Lincoln-Way East HS, Frankfort, Ill. (No. 44) Callis: Devin Taylor, OF, Indiana (No. 30)

9. Reds: Steele Hall-SS-Alabama HS*

Posted by DanSaint on July 13, 2025, 17:55:33, in reply to "MLB Pipeline Final Mock Draft. 1st round is tonight on MLB Network."

Previous Message https://www.mlb.com/news/final-mlb-mock-draft-2025?t=mlb-draft-coverage Of interest on this board: 2025 MLB Draft presented by Nike Day 1 (Rounds 1-3): Tonight, 6 p.m. ET (MLBN/MLB.com/ESPN) Day 2 (Rounds 4-20): Monday, 11:30 a.m. ET (MLB.com) 5. Cardinals Mayo: Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton HS, Fort Cobb, Okla. (No. 5) This is a spot where Irish could definitely land in a deal, but the Cardinals also like Willits a lot, and there are evaluators who think he could end up being the best overall talent in this class. Fellow prep shortstops JoJo Parker and Billy Carlson could come into play, and if they want an arm, they could choose Arnold or Witherspoon. Callis: Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton HS, Fort Cobb, Okla. (No. 5) Willits is the favorite for the Cardinals, with Doyle, Parker, Irish and Arnold other considerations 9. Reds Mayo: Ike Irish, OF/C, Auburn (No. 11) The Reds are in “best available” mode and they don’t shy away from any demographic, so this could be a floor for Hernandez. With him gone, this becomes a very viable landing spot for Irish and his offensive upside. He and Witherspoon, from the college arm group, seem to be ahead of a prep hitter like Parker at this point. Callis: Ike Irish, OF/C, Auburn (No. 11) If the Mariners and Pirates resist the temptation to pop Hernandez, the Reds won't. Irish and Witherspoon seem to be the next two candidates among the players with a chance to get to No. 9 10. White Sox Mayo: JoJo Parker, SS, Purvis (Miss.) HS (No. 9) We’ve had Parker in this spot so many times, I’m almost afraid not to put him here. In all seriousness, they do like the prep shortstop among a group of bats they seem to be considering. It’s mostly other high schoolers like Steele Hall, Gavin Fien and Kayson Cunningham, but there is some interest in college hitters like infielders Marek Houston and Wehiwa Aloy. Callis: JoJo Parker, SS, Purvis (Miss.) HS (No. 9) Parker is the most realistic best-case scenario for the White Sox, though there's a nagging suspicion that he might not get here. Chicago could turn to prep infielders Kayson Cunningham and Gavin Fien or Tennessee second baseman Gavin Kilen. 17. Cubs Mayo: Brendan Summerhill, OF, Arizona (No. 16) The Cubs appear to be focusing on college players and leaning bat, with Summerhill getting the edge over someone like Aloy. If they wanted to go arm, this could be a good landing spot for Bremner and Arkansas right-hander Gage Wood could enter the conversation. Callis: Gavin Kilen, 2B, Tennessee (No. 21) The Cubs have done well drafting college infielders with advanced bats in the last two first rounds (Matt Shaw, Cam Smith) and could make it three in a row with Kilen. They'd be interested in most of the pitchers and prep shortstops forecast in front of them, as well as Aloy, Summerhill and high school third baseman Josh Hammond 38. Mets (Pick dropped 10 spots for exceeding the second surcharge threshold of the Competitive Balance Tax) Mayo: Jack Bauer, LHP, Lincoln-Way East HS, Frankfort, Ill. (No. 44) Callis: Devin Taylor, OF, Indiana (No. 30)

8. Blue Jays: JoJo Parker-SS-Mississippi HS*

Posted by DanSaint on July 13, 2025, 17:50:02, in reply to "MLB Pipeline Final Mock Draft. 1st round is tonight on MLB Network."

Previous Message https://www.mlb.com/news/final-mlb-mock-draft-2025?t=mlb-draft-coverage Of interest on this board: 2025 MLB Draft presented by Nike Day 1 (Rounds 1-3): Tonight, 6 p.m. ET (MLBN/MLB.com/ESPN) Day 2 (Rounds 4-20): Monday, 11:30 a.m. ET (MLB.com) 5. Cardinals Mayo: Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton HS, Fort Cobb, Okla. (No. 5) This is a spot where Irish could definitely land in a deal, but the Cardinals also like Willits a lot, and there are evaluators who think he could end up being the best overall talent in this class. Fellow prep shortstops JoJo Parker and Billy Carlson could come into play, and if they want an arm, they could choose Arnold or Witherspoon. Callis: Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton HS, Fort Cobb, Okla. (No. 5) Willits is the favorite for the Cardinals, with Doyle, Parker, Irish and Arnold other considerations 9. Reds Mayo: Ike Irish, OF/C, Auburn (No. 11) The Reds are in “best available” mode and they don’t shy away from any demographic, so this could be a floor for Hernandez. With him gone, this becomes a very viable landing spot for Irish and his offensive upside. He and Witherspoon, from the college arm group, seem to be ahead of a prep hitter like Parker at this point. Callis: Ike Irish, OF/C, Auburn (No. 11) If the Mariners and Pirates resist the temptation to pop Hernandez, the Reds won't. Irish and Witherspoon seem to be the next two candidates among the players with a chance to get to No. 9 10. White Sox Mayo: JoJo Parker, SS, Purvis (Miss.) HS (No. 9) We’ve had Parker in this spot so many times, I’m almost afraid not to put him here. In all seriousness, they do like the prep shortstop among a group of bats they seem to be considering. It’s mostly other high schoolers like Steele Hall, Gavin Fien and Kayson Cunningham, but there is some interest in college hitters like infielders Marek Houston and Wehiwa Aloy. Callis: JoJo Parker, SS, Purvis (Miss.) HS (No. 9) Parker is the most realistic best-case scenario for the White Sox, though there's a nagging suspicion that he might not get here. Chicago could turn to prep infielders Kayson Cunningham and Gavin Fien or Tennessee second baseman Gavin Kilen. 17. Cubs Mayo: Brendan Summerhill, OF, Arizona (No. 16) The Cubs appear to be focusing on college players and leaning bat, with Summerhill getting the edge over someone like Aloy. If they wanted to go arm, this could be a good landing spot for Bremner and Arkansas right-hander Gage Wood could enter the conversation. Callis: Gavin Kilen, 2B, Tennessee (No. 21) The Cubs have done well drafting college infielders with advanced bats in the last two first rounds (Matt Shaw, Cam Smith) and could make it three in a row with Kilen. They'd be interested in most of the pitchers and prep shortstops forecast in front of them, as well as Aloy, Summerhill and high school third baseman Josh Hammond 38. Mets (Pick dropped 10 spots for exceeding the second surcharge threshold of the Competitive Balance Tax) Mayo: Jack Bauer, LHP, Lincoln-Way East HS, Frankfort, Ill. (No. 44) Callis: Devin Taylor, OF, Indiana (No. 30)

Parker or Carlson seeming much more realistic for the Sox.*

Posted by bjl63 on July 13, 2025, 17:46:23, in reply to "MLB Pipeline Final Mock Draft. 1st round is tonight on MLB Network."

Previous Message https://www.mlb.com/news/final-mlb-mock-draft-2025?t=mlb-draft-coverage Of interest on this board: 2025 MLB Draft presented by Nike Day 1 (Rounds 1-3): Tonight, 6 p.m. ET (MLBN/MLB.com/ESPN) Day 2 (Rounds 4-20): Monday, 11:30 a.m. ET (MLB.com) 5. Cardinals Mayo: Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton HS, Fort Cobb, Okla. (No. 5) This is a spot where Irish could definitely land in a deal, but the Cardinals also like Willits a lot, and there are evaluators who think he could end up being the best overall talent in this class. Fellow prep shortstops JoJo Parker and Billy Carlson could come into play, and if they want an arm, they could choose Arnold or Witherspoon. Callis: Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton HS, Fort Cobb, Okla. (No. 5) Willits is the favorite for the Cardinals, with Doyle, Parker, Irish and Arnold other considerations 9. Reds Mayo: Ike Irish, OF/C, Auburn (No. 11) The Reds are in “best available” mode and they don’t shy away from any demographic, so this could be a floor for Hernandez. With him gone, this becomes a very viable landing spot for Irish and his offensive upside. He and Witherspoon, from the college arm group, seem to be ahead of a prep hitter like Parker at this point. Callis: Ike Irish, OF/C, Auburn (No. 11) If the Mariners and Pirates resist the temptation to pop Hernandez, the Reds won't. Irish and Witherspoon seem to be the next two candidates among the players with a chance to get to No. 9 10. White Sox Mayo: JoJo Parker, SS, Purvis (Miss.) HS (No. 9) We’ve had Parker in this spot so many times, I’m almost afraid not to put him here. In all seriousness, they do like the prep shortstop among a group of bats they seem to be considering. It’s mostly other high schoolers like Steele Hall, Gavin Fien and Kayson Cunningham, but there is some interest in college hitters like infielders Marek Houston and Wehiwa Aloy. Callis: JoJo Parker, SS, Purvis (Miss.) HS (No. 9) Parker is the most realistic best-case scenario for the White Sox, though there's a nagging suspicion that he might not get here. Chicago could turn to prep infielders Kayson Cunningham and Gavin Fien or Tennessee second baseman Gavin Kilen. 17. Cubs Mayo: Brendan Summerhill, OF, Arizona (No. 16) The Cubs appear to be focusing on college players and leaning bat, with Summerhill getting the edge over someone like Aloy. If they wanted to go arm, this could be a good landing spot for Bremner and Arkansas right-hander Gage Wood could enter the conversation. Callis: Gavin Kilen, 2B, Tennessee (No. 21) The Cubs have done well drafting college infielders with advanced bats in the last two first rounds (Matt Shaw, Cam Smith) and could make it three in a row with Kilen. They'd be interested in most of the pitchers and prep shortstops forecast in front of them, as well as Aloy, Summerhill and high school third baseman Josh Hammond 38. Mets (Pick dropped 10 spots for exceeding the second surcharge threshold of the Competitive Balance Tax) Mayo: Jack Bauer, LHP, Lincoln-Way East HS, Frankfort, Ill. (No. 44) Callis: Devin Taylor, OF, Indiana (No. 30)

7. Marlins-Aiva Arquette-SS-Oregon State*

Posted by DanSaint on July 13, 2025, 17:44:48, in reply to "MLB Pipeline Final Mock Draft. 1st round is tonight on MLB Network."

Previous Message https://www.mlb.com/news/final-mlb-mock-draft-2025?t=mlb-draft-coverage Of interest on this board: 2025 MLB Draft presented by Nike Day 1 (Rounds 1-3): Tonight, 6 p.m. ET (MLBN/MLB.com/ESPN) Day 2 (Rounds 4-20): Monday, 11:30 a.m. ET (MLB.com) 5. Cardinals Mayo: Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton HS, Fort Cobb, Okla. (No. 5) This is a spot where Irish could definitely land in a deal, but the Cardinals also like Willits a lot, and there are evaluators who think he could end up being the best overall talent in this class. Fellow prep shortstops JoJo Parker and Billy Carlson could come into play, and if they want an arm, they could choose Arnold or Witherspoon. Callis: Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton HS, Fort Cobb, Okla. (No. 5) Willits is the favorite for the Cardinals, with Doyle, Parker, Irish and Arnold other considerations 9. Reds Mayo: Ike Irish, OF/C, Auburn (No. 11) The Reds are in “best available” mode and they don’t shy away from any demographic, so this could be a floor for Hernandez. With him gone, this becomes a very viable landing spot for Irish and his offensive upside. He and Witherspoon, from the college arm group, seem to be ahead of a prep hitter like Parker at this point. Callis: Ike Irish, OF/C, Auburn (No. 11) If the Mariners and Pirates resist the temptation to pop Hernandez, the Reds won't. Irish and Witherspoon seem to be the next two candidates among the players with a chance to get to No. 9 10. White Sox Mayo: JoJo Parker, SS, Purvis (Miss.) HS (No. 9) We’ve had Parker in this spot so many times, I’m almost afraid not to put him here. In all seriousness, they do like the prep shortstop among a group of bats they seem to be considering. It’s mostly other high schoolers like Steele Hall, Gavin Fien and Kayson Cunningham, but there is some interest in college hitters like infielders Marek Houston and Wehiwa Aloy. Callis: JoJo Parker, SS, Purvis (Miss.) HS (No. 9) Parker is the most realistic best-case scenario for the White Sox, though there's a nagging suspicion that he might not get here. Chicago could turn to prep infielders Kayson Cunningham and Gavin Fien or Tennessee second baseman Gavin Kilen. 17. Cubs Mayo: Brendan Summerhill, OF, Arizona (No. 16) The Cubs appear to be focusing on college players and leaning bat, with Summerhill getting the edge over someone like Aloy. If they wanted to go arm, this could be a good landing spot for Bremner and Arkansas right-hander Gage Wood could enter the conversation. Callis: Gavin Kilen, 2B, Tennessee (No. 21) The Cubs have done well drafting college infielders with advanced bats in the last two first rounds (Matt Shaw, Cam Smith) and could make it three in a row with Kilen. They'd be interested in most of the pitchers and prep shortstops forecast in front of them, as well as Aloy, Summerhill and high school third baseman Josh Hammond 38. Mets (Pick dropped 10 spots for exceeding the second surcharge threshold of the Competitive Balance Tax) Mayo: Jack Bauer, LHP, Lincoln-Way East HS, Frankfort, Ill. (No. 44) Callis: Devin Taylor, OF, Indiana (No. 30)

6. Pirates-Seth Hernandez-RHP-Corona, CA HS. This is the guy I liked

Posted by DanSaint on July 13, 2025, 17:39:27, in reply to "MLB Pipeline Final Mock Draft. 1st round is tonight on MLB Network."

and wanted at 5. Previous Message https://www.mlb.com/news/final-mlb-mock-draft-2025?t=mlb-draft-coverage Of interest on this board: 2025 MLB Draft presented by Nike Day 1 (Rounds 1-3): Tonight, 6 p.m. ET (MLBN/MLB.com/ESPN) Day 2 (Rounds 4-20): Monday, 11:30 a.m. ET (MLB.com) 5. Cardinals Mayo: Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton HS, Fort Cobb, Okla. (No. 5) This is a spot where Irish could definitely land in a deal, but the Cardinals also like Willits a lot, and there are evaluators who think he could end up being the best overall talent in this class. Fellow prep shortstops JoJo Parker and Billy Carlson could come into play, and if they want an arm, they could choose Arnold or Witherspoon. Callis: Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton HS, Fort Cobb, Okla. (No. 5) Willits is the favorite for the Cardinals, with Doyle, Parker, Irish and Arnold other considerations 9. Reds Mayo: Ike Irish, OF/C, Auburn (No. 11) The Reds are in “best available” mode and they don’t shy away from any demographic, so this could be a floor for Hernandez. With him gone, this becomes a very viable landing spot for Irish and his offensive upside. He and Witherspoon, from the college arm group, seem to be ahead of a prep hitter like Parker at this point. Callis: Ike Irish, OF/C, Auburn (No. 11) If the Mariners and Pirates resist the temptation to pop Hernandez, the Reds won't. Irish and Witherspoon seem to be the next two candidates among the players with a chance to get to No. 9 10. White Sox Mayo: JoJo Parker, SS, Purvis (Miss.) HS (No. 9) We’ve had Parker in this spot so many times, I’m almost afraid not to put him here. In all seriousness, they do like the prep shortstop among a group of bats they seem to be considering. It’s mostly other high schoolers like Steele Hall, Gavin Fien and Kayson Cunningham, but there is some interest in college hitters like infielders Marek Houston and Wehiwa Aloy. Callis: JoJo Parker, SS, Purvis (Miss.) HS (No. 9) Parker is the most realistic best-case scenario for the White Sox, though there's a nagging suspicion that he might not get here. Chicago could turn to prep infielders Kayson Cunningham and Gavin Fien or Tennessee second baseman Gavin Kilen. 17. Cubs Mayo: Brendan Summerhill, OF, Arizona (No. 16) The Cubs appear to be focusing on college players and leaning bat, with Summerhill getting the edge over someone like Aloy. If they wanted to go arm, this could be a good landing spot for Bremner and Arkansas right-hander Gage Wood could enter the conversation. Callis: Gavin Kilen, 2B, Tennessee (No. 21) The Cubs have done well drafting college infielders with advanced bats in the last two first rounds (Matt Shaw, Cam Smith) and could make it three in a row with Kilen. They'd be interested in most of the pitchers and prep shortstops forecast in front of them, as well as Aloy, Summerhill and high school third baseman Josh Hammond 38. Mets (Pick dropped 10 spots for exceeding the second surcharge threshold of the Competitive Balance Tax) Mayo: Jack Bauer, LHP, Lincoln-Way East HS, Frankfort, Ill. (No. 44) Callis: Devin Taylor, OF, Indiana (No. 30)

ESPN at it again

Posted by bjl63 on July 13, 2025, 17:36:47, in reply to "MLB Pipeline Final Mock Draft. 1st round is tonight on MLB Network."

5. Cardinals-Liam Doyle-LHP-Tennessee. Not sure I like it

Posted by DanSaint on July 13, 2025, 17:33:35, in reply to "MLB Pipeline Final Mock Draft. 1st round is tonight on MLB Network."

I'm worried he's not a long term starter. I do think the fastball is legit but worried his secondary stuff limits his ceiling Previous Message https://www.mlb.com/news/final-mlb-mock-draft-2025?t=mlb-draft-coverage Of interest on this board: 2025 MLB Draft presented by Nike Day 1 (Rounds 1-3): Tonight, 6 p.m. ET (MLBN/MLB.com/ESPN) Day 2 (Rounds 4-20): Monday, 11:30 a.m. ET (MLB.com) 5. Cardinals Mayo: Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton HS, Fort Cobb, Okla. (No. 5) This is a spot where Irish could definitely land in a deal, but the Cardinals also like Willits a lot, and there are evaluators who think he could end up being the best overall talent in this class. Fellow prep shortstops JoJo Parker and Billy Carlson could come into play, and if they want an arm, they could choose Arnold or Witherspoon. Callis: Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton HS, Fort Cobb, Okla. (No. 5) Willits is the favorite for the Cardinals, with Doyle, Parker, Irish and Arnold other considerations 9. Reds Mayo: Ike Irish, OF/C, Auburn (No. 11) The Reds are in “best available” mode and they don’t shy away from any demographic, so this could be a floor for Hernandez. With him gone, this becomes a very viable landing spot for Irish and his offensive upside. He and Witherspoon, from the college arm group, seem to be ahead of a prep hitter like Parker at this point. Callis: Ike Irish, OF/C, Auburn (No. 11) If the Mariners and Pirates resist the temptation to pop Hernandez, the Reds won't. Irish and Witherspoon seem to be the next two candidates among the players with a chance to get to No. 9 10. White Sox Mayo: JoJo Parker, SS, Purvis (Miss.) HS (No. 9) We’ve had Parker in this spot so many times, I’m almost afraid not to put him here. In all seriousness, they do like the prep shortstop among a group of bats they seem to be considering. It’s mostly other high schoolers like Steele Hall, Gavin Fien and Kayson Cunningham, but there is some interest in college hitters like infielders Marek Houston and Wehiwa Aloy. Callis: JoJo Parker, SS, Purvis (Miss.) HS (No. 9) Parker is the most realistic best-case scenario for the White Sox, though there's a nagging suspicion that he might not get here. Chicago could turn to prep infielders Kayson Cunningham and Gavin Fien or Tennessee second baseman Gavin Kilen. 17. Cubs Mayo: Brendan Summerhill, OF, Arizona (No. 16) The Cubs appear to be focusing on college players and leaning bat, with Summerhill getting the edge over someone like Aloy. If they wanted to go arm, this could be a good landing spot for Bremner and Arkansas right-hander Gage Wood could enter the conversation. Callis: Gavin Kilen, 2B, Tennessee (No. 21) The Cubs have done well drafting college infielders with advanced bats in the last two first rounds (Matt Shaw, Cam Smith) and could make it three in a row with Kilen. They'd be interested in most of the pitchers and prep shortstops forecast in front of them, as well as Aloy, Summerhill and high school third baseman Josh Hammond 38. Mets (Pick dropped 10 spots for exceeding the second surcharge threshold of the Competitive Balance Tax) Mayo: Jack Bauer, LHP, Lincoln-Way East HS, Frankfort, Ill. (No. 44) Callis: Devin Taylor, OF, Indiana (No. 30)

So ridiculous that the worst team in the history of baseball picks 10th the next season.

Posted by OB25 on July 13, 2025, 17:28:22, in reply to "MLB Pipeline Final Mock Draft. 1st round is tonight on MLB Network."

They overcorrected with the rule changes. Previous Message https://www.mlb.com/news/final-mlb-mock-draft-2025?t=mlb-draft-coverage Of interest on this board: 2025 MLB Draft presented by Nike Day 1 (Rounds 1-3): Tonight, 6 p.m. ET (MLBN/MLB.com/ESPN) Day 2 (Rounds 4-20): Monday, 11:30 a.m. ET (MLB.com) 5. Cardinals Mayo: Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton HS, Fort Cobb, Okla. (No. 5) This is a spot where Irish could definitely land in a deal, but the Cardinals also like Willits a lot, and there are evaluators who think he could end up being the best overall talent in this class. Fellow prep shortstops JoJo Parker and Billy Carlson could come into play, and if they want an arm, they could choose Arnold or Witherspoon. Callis: Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton HS, Fort Cobb, Okla. (No. 5) Willits is the favorite for the Cardinals, with Doyle, Parker, Irish and Arnold other considerations 9. Reds Mayo: Ike Irish, OF/C, Auburn (No. 11) The Reds are in “best available” mode and they don’t shy away from any demographic, so this could be a floor for Hernandez. With him gone, this becomes a very viable landing spot for Irish and his offensive upside. He and Witherspoon, from the college arm group, seem to be ahead of a prep hitter like Parker at this point. Callis: Ike Irish, OF/C, Auburn (No. 11) If the Mariners and Pirates resist the temptation to pop Hernandez, the Reds won't. Irish and Witherspoon seem to be the next two candidates among the players with a chance to get to No. 9 10. White Sox Mayo: JoJo Parker, SS, Purvis (Miss.) HS (No. 9) We’ve had Parker in this spot so many times, I’m almost afraid not to put him here. In all seriousness, they do like the prep shortstop among a group of bats they seem to be considering. It’s mostly other high schoolers like Steele Hall, Gavin Fien and Kayson Cunningham, but there is some interest in college hitters like infielders Marek Houston and Wehiwa Aloy. Callis: JoJo Parker, SS, Purvis (Miss.) HS (No. 9) Parker is the most realistic best-case scenario for the White Sox, though there's a nagging suspicion that he might not get here. Chicago could turn to prep infielders Kayson Cunningham and Gavin Fien or Tennessee second baseman Gavin Kilen. 17. Cubs Mayo: Brendan Summerhill, OF, Arizona (No. 16) The Cubs appear to be focusing on college players and leaning bat, with Summerhill getting the edge over someone like Aloy. If they wanted to go arm, this could be a good landing spot for Bremner and Arkansas right-hander Gage Wood could enter the conversation. Callis: Gavin Kilen, 2B, Tennessee (No. 21) The Cubs have done well drafting college infielders with advanced bats in the last two first rounds (Matt Shaw, Cam Smith) and could make it three in a row with Kilen. They'd be interested in most of the pitchers and prep shortstops forecast in front of them, as well as Aloy, Summerhill and high school third baseman Josh Hammond 38. Mets (Pick dropped 10 spots for exceeding the second surcharge threshold of the Competitive Balance Tax) Mayo: Jack Bauer, LHP, Lincoln-Way East HS, Frankfort, Ill. (No. 44) Callis: Devin Taylor, OF, Indiana (No. 30) When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

4. Rockies-Ethan Holliday-SS-Oklahoma high school*

Posted by DanSaint on July 13, 2025, 17:28:17, in reply to "MLB Pipeline Final Mock Draft. 1st round is tonight on MLB Network."

Previous Message https://www.mlb.com/news/final-mlb-mock-draft-2025?t=mlb-draft-coverage Of interest on this board: 2025 MLB Draft presented by Nike Day 1 (Rounds 1-3): Tonight, 6 p.m. ET (MLBN/MLB.com/ESPN) Day 2 (Rounds 4-20): Monday, 11:30 a.m. ET (MLB.com) 5. Cardinals Mayo: Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton HS, Fort Cobb, Okla. (No. 5) This is a spot where Irish could definitely land in a deal, but the Cardinals also like Willits a lot, and there are evaluators who think he could end up being the best overall talent in this class. Fellow prep shortstops JoJo Parker and Billy Carlson could come into play, and if they want an arm, they could choose Arnold or Witherspoon. Callis: Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton HS, Fort Cobb, Okla. (No. 5) Willits is the favorite for the Cardinals, with Doyle, Parker, Irish and Arnold other considerations 9. Reds Mayo: Ike Irish, OF/C, Auburn (No. 11) The Reds are in “best available” mode and they don’t shy away from any demographic, so this could be a floor for Hernandez. With him gone, this becomes a very viable landing spot for Irish and his offensive upside. He and Witherspoon, from the college arm group, seem to be ahead of a prep hitter like Parker at this point. Callis: Ike Irish, OF/C, Auburn (No. 11) If the Mariners and Pirates resist the temptation to pop Hernandez, the Reds won't. Irish and Witherspoon seem to be the next two candidates among the players with a chance to get to No. 9 10. White Sox Mayo: JoJo Parker, SS, Purvis (Miss.) HS (No. 9) We’ve had Parker in this spot so many times, I’m almost afraid not to put him here. In all seriousness, they do like the prep shortstop among a group of bats they seem to be considering. It’s mostly other high schoolers like Steele Hall, Gavin Fien and Kayson Cunningham, but there is some interest in college hitters like infielders Marek Houston and Wehiwa Aloy. Callis: JoJo Parker, SS, Purvis (Miss.) HS (No. 9) Parker is the most realistic best-case scenario for the White Sox, though there's a nagging suspicion that he might not get here. Chicago could turn to prep infielders Kayson Cunningham and Gavin Fien or Tennessee second baseman Gavin Kilen. 17. Cubs Mayo: Brendan Summerhill, OF, Arizona (No. 16) The Cubs appear to be focusing on college players and leaning bat, with Summerhill getting the edge over someone like Aloy. If they wanted to go arm, this could be a good landing spot for Bremner and Arkansas right-hander Gage Wood could enter the conversation. Callis: Gavin Kilen, 2B, Tennessee (No. 21) The Cubs have done well drafting college infielders with advanced bats in the last two first rounds (Matt Shaw, Cam Smith) and could make it three in a row with Kilen. They'd be interested in most of the pitchers and prep shortstops forecast in front of them, as well as Aloy, Summerhill and high school third baseman Josh Hammond 38. Mets (Pick dropped 10 spots for exceeding the second surcharge threshold of the Competitive Balance Tax) Mayo: Jack Bauer, LHP, Lincoln-Way East HS, Frankfort, Ill. (No. 44) Callis: Devin Taylor, OF, Indiana (No. 30)

Holiday can't get past Colorado can he?*

Posted by illini222 on July 13, 2025, 17:22:43, in reply to "MLB Pipeline Final Mock Draft. 1st round is tonight on MLB Network."

Previous Message https://www.mlb.com/news/final-mlb-mock-draft-2025?t=mlb-draft-coverage Of interest on this board: 2025 MLB Draft presented by Nike Day 1 (Rounds 1-3): Tonight, 6 p.m. ET (MLBN/MLB.com/ESPN) Day 2 (Rounds 4-20): Monday, 11:30 a.m. ET (MLB.com) 5. Cardinals Mayo: Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton HS, Fort Cobb, Okla. (No. 5) This is a spot where Irish could definitely land in a deal, but the Cardinals also like Willits a lot, and there are evaluators who think he could end up being the best overall talent in this class. Fellow prep shortstops JoJo Parker and Billy Carlson could come into play, and if they want an arm, they could choose Arnold or Witherspoon. Callis: Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton HS, Fort Cobb, Okla. (No. 5) Willits is the favorite for the Cardinals, with Doyle, Parker, Irish and Arnold other considerations 9. Reds Mayo: Ike Irish, OF/C, Auburn (No. 11) The Reds are in “best available” mode and they don’t shy away from any demographic, so this could be a floor for Hernandez. With him gone, this becomes a very viable landing spot for Irish and his offensive upside. He and Witherspoon, from the college arm group, seem to be ahead of a prep hitter like Parker at this point. Callis: Ike Irish, OF/C, Auburn (No. 11) If the Mariners and Pirates resist the temptation to pop Hernandez, the Reds won't. Irish and Witherspoon seem to be the next two candidates among the players with a chance to get to No. 9 10. White Sox Mayo: JoJo Parker, SS, Purvis (Miss.) HS (No. 9) We’ve had Parker in this spot so many times, I’m almost afraid not to put him here. In all seriousness, they do like the prep shortstop among a group of bats they seem to be considering. It’s mostly other high schoolers like Steele Hall, Gavin Fien and Kayson Cunningham, but there is some interest in college hitters like infielders Marek Houston and Wehiwa Aloy. Callis: JoJo Parker, SS, Purvis (Miss.) HS (No. 9) Parker is the most realistic best-case scenario for the White Sox, though there's a nagging suspicion that he might not get here. Chicago could turn to prep infielders Kayson Cunningham and Gavin Fien or Tennessee second baseman Gavin Kilen. 17. Cubs Mayo: Brendan Summerhill, OF, Arizona (No. 16) The Cubs appear to be focusing on college players and leaning bat, with Summerhill getting the edge over someone like Aloy. If they wanted to go arm, this could be a good landing spot for Bremner and Arkansas right-hander Gage Wood could enter the conversation. Callis: Gavin Kilen, 2B, Tennessee (No. 21) The Cubs have done well drafting college infielders with advanced bats in the last two first rounds (Matt Shaw, Cam Smith) and could make it three in a row with Kilen. They'd be interested in most of the pitchers and prep shortstops forecast in front of them, as well as Aloy, Summerhill and high school third baseman Josh Hammond 38. Mets (Pick dropped 10 spots for exceeding the second surcharge threshold of the Competitive Balance Tax) Mayo: Jack Bauer, LHP, Lincoln-Way East HS, Frankfort, Ill. (No. 44) Callis: Devin Taylor, OF, Indiana (No. 30) For Valentine's Day, find someone that loves you as much as Brad Underwood loves analytics. Free Tre White.

1. Nationals: Eli Willits-SS. high school from Oklahoma*

Posted by DanSaint on July 13, 2025, 17:12:20, in reply to "MLB Pipeline Final Mock Draft. 1st round is tonight on MLB Network."

Previous Message https://www.mlb.com/news/final-mlb-mock-draft-2025?t=mlb-draft-coverage Of interest on this board: 2025 MLB Draft presented by Nike Day 1 (Rounds 1-3): Tonight, 6 p.m. ET (MLBN/MLB.com/ESPN) Day 2 (Rounds 4-20): Monday, 11:30 a.m. ET (MLB.com) 5. Cardinals Mayo: Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton HS, Fort Cobb, Okla. (No. 5) This is a spot where Irish could definitely land in a deal, but the Cardinals also like Willits a lot, and there are evaluators who think he could end up being the best overall talent in this class. Fellow prep shortstops JoJo Parker and Billy Carlson could come into play, and if they want an arm, they could choose Arnold or Witherspoon. Callis: Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton HS, Fort Cobb, Okla. (No. 5) Willits is the favorite for the Cardinals, with Doyle, Parker, Irish and Arnold other considerations 9. Reds Mayo: Ike Irish, OF/C, Auburn (No. 11) The Reds are in “best available” mode and they don’t shy away from any demographic, so this could be a floor for Hernandez. With him gone, this becomes a very viable landing spot for Irish and his offensive upside. He and Witherspoon, from the college arm group, seem to be ahead of a prep hitter like Parker at this point. Callis: Ike Irish, OF/C, Auburn (No. 11) If the Mariners and Pirates resist the temptation to pop Hernandez, the Reds won't. Irish and Witherspoon seem to be the next two candidates among the players with a chance to get to No. 9 10. White Sox Mayo: JoJo Parker, SS, Purvis (Miss.) HS (No. 9) We’ve had Parker in this spot so many times, I’m almost afraid not to put him here. In all seriousness, they do like the prep shortstop among a group of bats they seem to be considering. It’s mostly other high schoolers like Steele Hall, Gavin Fien and Kayson Cunningham, but there is some interest in college hitters like infielders Marek Houston and Wehiwa Aloy. Callis: JoJo Parker, SS, Purvis (Miss.) HS (No. 9) Parker is the most realistic best-case scenario for the White Sox, though there's a nagging suspicion that he might not get here. Chicago could turn to prep infielders Kayson Cunningham and Gavin Fien or Tennessee second baseman Gavin Kilen. 17. Cubs Mayo: Brendan Summerhill, OF, Arizona (No. 16) The Cubs appear to be focusing on college players and leaning bat, with Summerhill getting the edge over someone like Aloy. If they wanted to go arm, this could be a good landing spot for Bremner and Arkansas right-hander Gage Wood could enter the conversation. Callis: Gavin Kilen, 2B, Tennessee (No. 21) The Cubs have done well drafting college infielders with advanced bats in the last two first rounds (Matt Shaw, Cam Smith) and could make it three in a row with Kilen. They'd be interested in most of the pitchers and prep shortstops forecast in front of them, as well as Aloy, Summerhill and high school third baseman Josh Hammond 38. Mets (Pick dropped 10 spots for exceeding the second surcharge threshold of the Competitive Balance Tax) Mayo: Jack Bauer, LHP, Lincoln-Way East HS, Frankfort, Ill. (No. 44) Callis: Devin Taylor, OF, Indiana (No. 30)