2023 MLB Draft

[pogo]

So no incoming guys selected. That’s kind of good news bad news situation

[1972Shocker]

So no incoming guys selected. That’s kind of good news bad news situation

Yeah, that's kind of always the case. Does anyone know if any of our decommitted incomers were drafted?

[Shockersdad]

So no incoming guys selected. That’s kind of good news bad news situation

A lot of elite HS kids were not drafted. That is mostly because they won't sign unless it's worth skipping college. Some had a 7 figure min

[WuShock16]

...and with fewer draft rounds, teams probably can't risk drafting guys who might or might not sign.

[WuDrWu]

A lot of elite HS kids were not drafted. That is mostly because they won't sign unless it's worth skipping college. Some had a 7 figure min

This might end up being the quiet bonus for the student athletes. I saw somewhere recently a stat about MLB drafts the last 10 years and the % to get to league and I think maybe 17% was tops for all the franchises. And that's just playing 1 game which while living the dream doesn't ensure financial success. If many more high school kids choose college instead, that seems like a good thing for their long term success.

[MikeKennedyRulZ]

Yeah, that's kind of always the case. Does anyone know if any of our decommitted incomers were drafted?

Not to my knowledge. I didn't see any. As has been posted, there are a number of reasons that HS kids are no longer as hot of a commodity as they once were. Which, IMO, bodes well for WSU and college baseball. You will be seeing a lot more of those talented kids go to college.

[Shockersdad]

This might end up being the quiet bonus for the student athletes. I saw somewhere recently a stat about MLB drafts the last 10 years and the % to get to league and I think maybe 17% was tops for all the franchises. And that's just playing 1 game which while living the dream doesn't ensure financial success. If many more high school kids choose college instead, that seems like a good thing for their long term success.

Yes you are right on with that stat. I saw where 1st round HS picks that play 1 game in the MLB is like 65%. But falls to 19% to start 25 games in the MLB, and that's 1st rounders. HS catcher is the lowest, only 6 1st rounders since 2010 have played a game in MLB.

[RoyalShock]

Yes you are right on with that stat. I saw where 1st round HS picks that play 1 game in the MLB is like 65%. But falls to 19% to start 25 games in the MLB, and that's 1st rounders. HS catcher is the lowest, only 6 1st rounders since 2010 have played a game in MLB.

And who did the Royals select with their 1st round pick? You guessed it. A HS catcher.

[ShockTalk]

And who did the Royals select with their 1st round pick? You guessed it. A HS catcher.

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[Shockm]

And who did the Royals select with their 1st round pick? You guessed it. A HS catcher.

The kid is a good athlete, a really good hitter, and pitches as a closer up to 98 mph. They’d be smart to move him to the outfield immediately. The closer possibility could be Plan B or C, if he doesn’t work out as a hitter.

[Shockm]

Anyone remember this former player?

Round 16: Arizona State RHP Josh Hansell (No. 469)

Hansell played his freshman year in 2020 at Wichita State before transferring to ASU. His father, Greg Hansell, had a 5.56 ERA across four MLB seasons with the Dodgers, Twins, Brewers and Pirates in the late ‘90s.

[WuDrWu]

Sure...one look at Josh and you would have thought he was destined for the bigs. Actually, if I remember correctly, he had a great first game at WSU, maybe even like no hit some mid week team over 3+ innings. Unfortunately, he didn't get hardly anyone else out the rest of the year. I forgot he went to ASU. Must have done well there. He certainly had the physical tools. Reminds me a little of Ty Howry (also from AZ). All the tools, but couldn't get anyone out. I don't think Josh threw as hard at Ty...but both guys could give up a lot of runs fast.