Happy Draft Day! Over the last 24 hours, even more news has come out, turning the tides of this exciting draft. Some have fallen, some have risen. This is my final mock draft before the big day, so let’s get into it!

Pick 1 – Minnesota Twins

C – /u/TwinkiePower

There is a big chance that the Twins will not have the first pick come 7 o’clock tonight with some of the news that has been coming out. Despite this, Minnesota has recently expressed discontent with highly-sought pitcher /u/sardinka due to his European background. Their love affair with high-class memer and catcher /u/TwinkiePower seems unblocked now, and this will likely be their pick.

Pick 2 – Toronto Blue Jays

3B – /u/mongster03

Versatility is key. 3B is a treasured position due to its abundance of volatile pieces. It puts /u/mongster03 at the top of his class, and with rumors that he can pitch, it definitely raises him to a coveted position. Some have raised questions on his abilities to dish to the plate, though others have said he throws upwards of 90. If this is true, he is a sudden commodity in this pitcher-starved draft.

Pick 3 – Houston Astros

SS – /u/jp1704

/u/jp1704 continues to be active alongside his strong resume. The power shortstop has been on the radars of every GM looking to sign a good bat. Likely the best bat in the draft, /u/jp1704 is likely to go early, and the Astros may have a chance to take him with recent developments.

Pick 4 – Baltimore Orioles

P – /u/sardinka

/u/sardinka is the most coveted pitcher in this draft. This is fact. He, however, has been receiving doubts due to his timezone and his ability to pitch effectively given his sleep schedule. Nevertheless, he is an active user with unmistakable talent. He is likely to fall, but not far, and even though the Orioles have made buddy/buddy with /u/ClipDodgeCharge, this may be too big to pass up.

Pick 5 – Kansas City Royals

1B – /u/cvanvacter77

Despite what has happened with the Draft scene, /u/cvanvacter77 still makes too much sense for Kansas City to pass on. The power 1B is a hometown player that will likely play his heart out for the ballclub, making him an intriguing 1st-round player with superstar potential for the Royals.

Pick 6 – Detroit Tigers

P – /u/darthvader1521

Another pick that looks like it could, or should, stay is that of pitcher /u/darthvader1521. Seen as a high pick for pitcher, he has risen to activity and has the talent to be great. A hard throwing Strikeout pitcher, he fits their makeup and is the best power pitcher in the draft.

Pick 7 – Arizona Diamondbacks

P – /u/jaybedia

/u/jaybedia has climbed slowly onto peoples’ radars after once being considered a late-second round pick at best. The pitcher has increased his activity and could prove great. If /u/darthvader1521 is taken, he could be an easy substitute for Arizona, who is looking to pick an arm early in the race.

Pick 8 – New York Mets

C – /u/inocain

/u/inocain still seems like a good choice for the Mets, a respectable player both on and off the field. Widely seen as one of the best catchers in the draft, he could do wonders for them on the field. His Union work is lauded as well, and could be beloved by any fanbase that is lucky to get him.

Pick 9 – Pittsburgh Pirates

C – /u/GareDR333

The Pirates’ decision will likely shift if they are able to get the first overall pick, but for now, /u/GareDR333 has not left their sights. Seen as a better catcher than /u/inocain by some, he is likely to be picked by Pittsburgh if their deal with Minnesota falls through.

Pick 10 – Philadelphia Phillies

SS – /u/grahm03

The Phillies seem to covet the shortstop /u/grahm03, once seen as a pick worthy of the top of the first round. The power shortstop is a rare commodity on many radars, though the introduction of new players into the mix has not done well for his draft chances. Still, the Phillies could look to grab him, or perhaps take a gamble and leave him for their 15th pick?

Pick 11 – Atlanta Braves

2B – /u/kylemac22

/u/kylemac22 has seen a lot of eyes lately, especially with the rapid decline of players like fellow 2B /u/metssuck and 1B /u/HashCoinShitstorm. Seen as an active and valuable player, he was likely to go in the 1st round long before this if it weren’t for fellow 2B /u/AdmiralJones42.

Pick 12 – Washington Nationals

1B – /u/Toli820

With the fall of /u/HashcoinShitstorm, /u/Toli820 suddenly saw himself as the likely second best 1B in the draft. Being right handed, he is not likely to have any 1-ups on /u/cvanvacter77, but he could prove a good substitute for a team likely to pick /u/AdmiralJones42 with their subsequent 13th pick. /u/Toli820 could see a swap with the previously-mentioned shortstop /u/recoveringhipster, who hasn’t seen much good news on mocks as of late.