Note: In the last hour, a few trades have occurred that made this draft list a bit outdated. I’ll blame the General Manager of the Rockies for that since he seems to be in love with later round draft picks. I stand by what I wrote below.

ROUND 1



1. Jordan Peppers RF

Colorado gave up a lot to get the first overall pick and its because they know who they want. The right fielder Jordan Peppers has been high on a lot of mock drafts and that is because he is the real deal. Expect him to go first overall.



2. Juan Diego De Las Rosas 2B

I haven’t talked much with the General Manager of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, but from what i have heard, he seems to like De Las Rosas a lot. The draft class is full of second basemen but De Las Rosas stands out as someone who has all of the skills to be a success on the field and in the clubhouse. He will be the staple of the Devil Ray franchise.



3. Garret Evans SP

Garrett Evans is the real deal. I need you to understand that. I know he has been struggling in the Showcase Series but its all mental with him. This kid has Cy-Young type talent and the Red Sox would be crazy not to draft the right handed ace to their team. Expect high strikeouts from him as his nerves start to calm.



4. Charles Magnus LF

I originally had Magnus off the top 10 list but that is because I hadn’t heard of him. That has now changed due to the fact that I’ve seen his potential, his skill and his attitude. Magnus is the type of player a team builds around. I expect the Cardinals to draft Charles Magnus gleefully while singing a show tune.



PHI 5. Rusty Kuntz SS

The Phillies have a glaring hole at shortstop that they need to fill. They recently moved Ross Fire to Texas to add some draft picks, and here they are gambling on the opportunity to upgrade to a player that can be more effective at the plate. This is where Rusty Kuntz comes in, and trust me when I say that he is anything but rusty. Expect big numbers from him this upcoming season as he kuntztinues to get comfortable with his future team.



6. Rambo McFly LF

Rambo McFly is not just someone with a great name. He has a great bat. He first impressed me a few days ago when I watched his work ethic in the batting cage. He was committed to getting his timing right. He was committed to perfecting his swing. He was committed to getting hits. And hits he got. Cleveland needs to take McFly here otherwise they should make like a tree and get outta here.



7. Earl Leicester SS

It is no secret that the Orioles General Manager wants Earl Leicester on his team. He tried to sign him before he became a part of the draft class and he was even heard in the GM Lounge stating that he will just “end up drafting him” anyways. Here is the problem though: Leicester may actually get drafted 5th overall if the Phillies decide on Leicester instead of Kuntz. I personally think Kuntz has more to offer (I see him regularly in the Discord) so I think Earl will be an Oriole.



8. George Ewell C

The Padres will be looking for a player they can build around and catcher George Ewell fits that bill perfectly. He is a great pitch framer and has leadership skills to boot. Put that together with his hitting ability and you have a future All Star on your hands. The Padres will draft him to be their team captain.



9. Johnny Dickshot P

Seattle’s General Manager has been talking about Johnny Dickshot since the moment Dickshot took his shot to become a starting pitcher. He wants Dickshot so bad and he may just be able to get him. While Johnny Dickshot is a veteran to the MLR, he is a brand new pitcher and that raises some questions about his abilities. Despite that, Johnny Dickshot is indeed an active member who has the desire to win with a successful team. He could be the piece that puts Seattle ahead.



10. AJ Fuckmeister LF

This pick is going to make everyone scratch their heads and I would have agreed with you yesterday. Today, though, is a different story. The Nationals LOVE this guy. I talked with the Nationals’ scouting department about him yesterday and they said that they love that Fuckmeister is a no-nonsense player with a hard-nosed attitude. He has also shown well in pre-draft workouts and interviews. I could see AJ Fuckmeister settling in nicely with the veterans on the Nationals. And hey, two AJs are better than one, right?



11. Cameron Brate P

When Whit Bass decided to leave Houston to become a General Manager, he left his former team with a glaring hole: a capable starting pitcher. Cameron Brate doesn’t only fill that hole, but excels well beyond it. He has great talent as a righty finesse pitcher and his skills compliment Houston’s other pitcher, Hoose, perfectly. Once he settles into the clubhouse, expect Houston to have a strong 1-2 punch in their rotation.



12. JaMarcus Speed 2B

JaMarcus Speed is clearly the second best second baseman in the draft. He is in the batting cage every day. He has been impressive during the Showcase Series. He has an attitude that will gel with any clubhouse. The Dodgers will need a strong character and true leader to build their team around and Speed is that player. Expect him to be the last player drafted in the first round.

ROUND 2



13. Con Copper P

With San Diego drafting catcher Ewell in the first, they now need a top of the rotation starter. Enter Con Copper. He is a very talented pitcher who can also play the infield positions incredibly well. This pick doesn’t just give San Diego a player a pitcher to count on, but roster depth. In this case, Copper is more valuable than gold.



14. Lim Tincecum P

With Copper being taken as the first pick in the second round, expect teams to start focusing on pitchers. There are only a handful of them active on the Discord and Tincecum is one of them. LAD will want two strong players to start the draft with and a combination of JaMarcus Speed and Lim Tincecum will give them a fantastic start.



15. Dominus Nominus LF

Arizona has been dealing a few of their players for draft picks ever since the draft order was announced. They are hoping to build upon their core group by drafting players with high upside. Dominus Nominus has that upside. Not only is he a very skilled fake ball player, but he slots into the outfield where Arizona has a hole.



16. JimBob Cooter P

In the first round, the Phillies will fill their shortstop hole by drafting Kuntz. Now its time for them to get Cooter. In reality, the Phillies have a great team and were one of the best in the entire MLR. This means that the Philly GM will no doubt be looking to add depth. Lefty pitcher JimBob Cooter provides that depth since the Phillies’ current rotation are two righties. This will give the team more flexibility in high leverage situations. Plus, Kuntz and Cooter just go together.



17. Dwendle Van Hammersmith 2B

By this time, Cleveland could choose a pitcher for themselves or keep adding strong batters. I see them taking a batter here. Hammersmith has true talent at second base and this pick will give them a leader in the outfield in McFly and a leader in the infield with Hammersmith.



18. Superbone Threefinger P

From what I have gathered, the Giants want an active pitcher for their first pick in the draft. The problem is that most of the high caliber guys will already be taken by the time their pick comes up. Luckily for them, Superbone Threefinger’s performance in the Showcase Series has dropped his draft value. This could be a potential steal for the Giants as Threefinger is a righty finesse pitcher in a league dominated with righty contact batters.



19. Willie Dustice C

I think Dustice will be one of the most overlooked players in the draft. He is active on Discord and he has been fully commited to his Showcase team. I know for a fact that the Minnesota Twins are interested in him but I expect him to go much sooner than the 3rd round. Dustice is a catcher that a team can count on for plate protection and pitch framing.



20. Rusty Shackleford 1B

I’ve seen Shackleford high on a lot of mock drafts and I just don’t agree. I think he is a solid choice and will definitely go before the third round starts, but he is sort of a question mark. I haven’t seen him in the batting cages and I haven’t heard much about him. Is he committed?



21. Cardith Buxton CF

Cardith Buxton should go much sooner than this, but I don’t expect him to. If he drops this far, then expect the Devil Rays to jump on the opportunity. Cardith Buxton isn’t just a great defender with a great bat, he is also a numbers guy. Give him a list of data and he will find a pattern in it. The value here is incredible.



22. Jumbo Dick 1B

No, this is not my player name but thanks for the thought! This is another name that the scouts from Washington have given me. Like the first draft, the Nationals front office is planning on taking picks that fly a bit under the radar. And nothing flies under the radar like Jumbo Dick. This pickup would give the Nationals some infield depth to go with an already fantastic core.



23. Justin Dingers CF

I am hoping beyond all belief that Justin Dingers is available here for the Oakland Athletics. This is a compensation pick for losing one of their most active players and a clubhouse leader. Justin Dingers is a young and impressive outfielder who will no doubt live up to his name. Put him in the clubhouse with Vanvecter and you’ll get two powerhouses ready to deliver the dingers. If Dingers is already taken by this point, I can see them taking Scott Smalls instead.

ROUND 3



24. Scotty Smalls CF

Speak of the Devil. Scotty Smalls is a huge undervalued draft pick at this time but he is starting to make a name for himself. Smalls is also on the Minnesota Twins’ radar but I told their GM that there is no way he is available for their third round pick. From what I have learned about the young centerfielder, he is committed and ready to fill any roles given to him. He has even taken on umpiring a Showcase Game. Very very impressed by this kid. Don’t disappoint me Giants.



25. Ed Turner P

Whit Bass was a right handed finesse pitcher. It only makes sense that he signs a righty finesse pitcher for his own team. He knows the style and he knows the matchups. Ed Turner hasn’t received much exposure yet but expect him to start making himself known. He is currently signed up and waiting for the next showcase game to show his talent. Once he does, I’d expect everyone to start paying attention.



26. Henrik Omega 3B

The Red Sox will be looking to add two strong corner infielders and Henrik Omega will give them a great counterpart to Rusty Shackleford at first base. His third base defense is fantastic and he has been hitting the batting cages every day to work on his swing. He may get taken earlier in the draft but I just see other positions being more necessary for teams early on.



27. Norwood McKenzie P

By this point, the remaining teams who don’t have a pitcher yet should start drafting one to ensure they get a quality starter. Norwood McKenzie has very little buzz so far but they have high strikeout potential and their handedness gives them an edge over the majority of MLR batters. McKenzie should make an appearance in a Showcase Game before the draft.



28. Jack Alpha 3B

It hurts me a lot to put Jack Alpha this far down, but as I mentioned above with Omega, third basemen are just not that needed this early on. Two of the new teams already have third basemen due to trades and that means the other GMs know they can wait to draft the position. Regardless, Jack Alpha will be taken before the end of the third round and I see the Diamondbacks snagging him because they will see it as a true bargain.



29. Stickyfingers Ballerino P

At this point, Cleveland will be the only new team without a pitcher. They could wait longer to draft a pitcher but I don’t see that happening, especially since some teams are reportedly interested in drafting a second pitcher early. Stickyfingers Ballerino represents a solid pick for the Indians and while he is a big unknown at this time, he will be pitching in Game 1 of the Showcase Series.



30. Ravittsu Suramubato C

I like Ravittsu Suramubato a lot. I’d put him higher but I just don’t know if anyone else values him like I do. This kid has the drive and energy to win. I see him being drafted by a new team looking to add a strong catcher. The Colorado could use a strong catcher in Coors Field.



31. Poo Diego 1B

Kuntz, Cooter and now Poo Diego. The Phillies are looking to add more depth at this pick and Poo has logged in many hours at first base trying to earn his shit. Err, I mean shot. Earn his shot. If the Philies give it to him, he will be a reliable first baseman for the club.



32. Sleve McDichael LF

So far, Sleve McDichael has been another unknown face. Don’t let that fool you. This player has a lot of upside that could give the Padres a huge boost in the outfield. Watch McDichael during the Showcase Series to see for yourself.



33. Ronnie Voss C

Seattle has been trying to build a team of veterans and young talent since the draft order was announced. So who does he select for his second draft pick? I believe Seattle will want to add a strong pitch framer to his team after drafting Dickshot in the first round. Dickshot seems to be a bit of a loose canon so having a strong catcher behind the plate will help reel him in.



34. Aych Imtiyaz 2B

I know, I know. You are surprised to see second baseman Aych Imtiyaz this far down the list. Regardless of your thoughts, I have word that he may drop to even the 4th, 5th or 6th rounds. Why is that? His attitude. The most successful teams have a cohesive and healthy clubhouse and most GMs are afraid of what would happen if they brought in Aych. The Twins GM, though, feels like his team of professionals could tame the young second baseman and set him on the right track.



35. Mince Pelling OF

The final pick of the third round goes to the Pirates after losing one of the best players in the game, StoneSteal. While some may argue that StoneSteal was worth a first round compensation pick (you know who you are), the truth is that the Pirates will have to pick from the remaining outfielder list to fill their hole. Mince Pelling should (hopefully) be that player. They have untapped talent and the Pirates clubhouse could help mold them into an All Star.

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