Draft opinions can change in an instant. Over the 24 or so hours since I wrote my last Mock Draft, new stars have risen, and other players have fallen. We have also gotten the names of the GMs and teams that have taken the place of the Yankees and the Athletics. In the MLR Draft, anything can happen, so here is my second Mock Draft!

Pick 1 – Minnesota Twins

P – /u/sardinka

Over the past 24 hours the Twins have expressed tight relationships with catching user /u/TwinkiePower. The hometown user has been making his way onto many radars. Despite this, however, pitchers have risen to represent a commodity in the draft due to their importance in the game. Despite allegations of PEA use, /u/sardinka still holds a high value among GMs, and the Twins have already suggested a draft strategy revolving around pitchers…

Pick 2 – Toronto Blue Jays

SS – /u/jp1704

My former guess for first overall pick has recently been hampered with some possible doubts, fueled by a @NikcCafardo post questioning his value. Despite this, the Toronto GM is new to the picture with only a day left until the Draft. He has had little time to find a sleeper or his own diamond in the rough for the Draft, and thus it is likely he’ll go safe. /u/jp1704 still boasts tremendous talent and power, enough to be a contender for the top picks.

Pick 3 – Houston Astros

C – /u/TwinkiePower

The Astros GM /u/brownspectacledbear has been relatively silent on his draft hopes and strategies. However, there is little ignoring the rapid rise of /u/TwinkiePower, who has entered both the Twittersphere and GMs hearts in less than 24 hours. Brandishing a promise for photoshops, albeit if he is a first pick. Whether or not that is realistic, he has risen to the top of player boards, combined with a strong-looking bat.

Pick 4 – Baltimore Orioles

2B – /u/ClipDodgeCharge

The Orioles seem unwavering in their support for /u/ClipDodgeCharge, despite some doubts being cast over his ability to swing the bat. These doubts are relatively unproven, with the user active on all fronts of the game. He is confident and ready to bat, and the Orioles have taken a liking to that.

Pick 5 – Kansas City Royals

1B – /u/cvanvacter77

The KC fan /u/cvanvacter77 has captured the hearts of GMs and has slowly seen a rise in popularity, heightened by his Nikc Cafardo interview. His power has already bred legends, including home runs allegedly hit over 500 feet! This combined with his hometown loyalty would make this a very solid pick for the Royals.

Pick 6 – Detroit Tigers

P – /u/darthvader1521

/u/darthvader1521’s name hasn’t been thrown around much in the scope of the game. However, teams are raising alarms over pitchers, and that combined with the Tigers’ obsession with power makes this hard-throwing righty an intriguing pick for Detroit. He has posted on the subreddit more than most pitchers, leaving him to be a possible commodity in the Draft.

Pick 7 – Arizona Diamondbacks

P – /u/5unstreaker

The Diamondbacks’ love of /u/sardinka is known. What is known as well, however, is the user’s popularity. The Dbacks would be more realistic in chasing a very similar finesse pitcher in /u/5unstreaker. This is a risky pick, given his relative inactivity, though he has a chance to make waves with powerful breaking pitches. In a draft with limited pitchers, he is definitely near the top.

Pick 8 – New York Mets

C – /u/inocain

The Mets will likely still benefit from the help of /u/cvanvacter77, but there are more doubts that he will fall to them to begin with. In that case, New York would probably get a fruitful return in the FBPA president /u/inocain. A good clubhouse presence and an active force, his playing abilities have raised some doubts. However, if he could brandish a strong bat, it could pay dividends for the Metropolitans.

Pick 9 – Pittsburgh Pirates

C – /u/GareDR333

The Pirates have been steadfast with their coveting of /u/GareDR333. The catcher is easily one of the strongest of his position, both in skill and endurance. He and /u/inocain have been seen on an even playing field by most GMs, but it’s no doubt that the Pirates prefer Gare, and would be happy to take him.

Pick 10 – Philadelphia Phillies

SS – /u/grahm03

/u/grahm03 is still a very intriguing player, hampered by the growth of some of his rivals more so than the downfall of himself. He isn’t as active as some players, but still has made his face known in multiple instances. That combined with his powerful bat makes him a deadly player, one that despite his fall, shouldn’t escape the first round.

Pick 11 – Atlanta Braves

1B – /u/HashcoinShitstorm

/u/HashcoinShitstorm’s late arrival should not distract GMs from his potential. The 1B is seen by many as the poor man’s /u/cvanvacter77, and could even rise ahead of him come draft time. The player imbues a strong enthusiasm, and his name only continues to receive mention in the Discord, making the Braves a strong candidate to spoil teams’ second round hopes.

Pick 12 – Washington Nationals

SS – /u/recoveringhipster

With two picks in a row, Washington has little pressure to draft their favorite /u/AdmiralJones42 in the first round. They are likely to get their harder pick out of the way first, and that may be in the form of SS /u/recoveringhipster, who has fallen with the brunt of the shortstops. /u/Recoveringhipster is a vocal member of the community and an exciting player, and would be a great pick for the Nationals. Some would say 2B /u/kylemac22 is better, though with their allegiance to 2B /u/AdmiralJones42, that would be an unlikely pick from Washington.

Not on here but wanna be? Join the Discord or the Twitter aspects of the game, or be more active in general. Get your name out! I would also like to say that with 12 teams instead of 30, not getting into the first round doesn’t make you worthless! It’s a small first round!