Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft

By Fantasy Baseball Analysts Matthew Rosser and Curtis Bailey

You know the drill. We hopped in a mock draft lobby as close to our Draft ID league (coming soon) as we could find and went to town.  The results and our analysis is below.

Round 1:

1. Ronald Acuna(Michael) DraftID Rank 1
2. Juan Soto(Broadway) DraftID Rank 5
3. Mookie Betts(Craig) DraftID Rank 2
4. Shane Bieber(Joe 2) DraftID Rank 13
5. Mike Trout(Phil) DraftID Rank 4
6. Gerrit Cole(Tenz) DraftID Rank 16
7. Fernando Tatis(Jay) DraftID Rank 3
8. Jacob Degrom(Logan) DraftID Rank 14
9. Freddie Freeman(Ryan) DraftID Rank 9
10. Trea Turner(Curtis) DraftID Rank 6
11. Christian Yelich(Matthew) DraftID Rank 11
12. Jose Ramirez(Harris) DraftID Rank 8

My general strategy coming in was to prioritize trustworthy bats and stack a bunch of solid 2/fringe ace pitchers. Then it was to go get the guys to fill in the gaps after round 13 or so. I also completely forgo saves and opt to play ratios and find saves on the waiver wire.

 Tatis probably dropped too far, and I’d go Turner over Freddie for Roto, but you could make a good case for Freeman based on position scarcity. I wouldn’t take any of the pitchers before any of these batters or Lindor, but I’m ok with them being fringe first rounders.  I took Yelich because I don’t trust Bellinger’s shoulder in redraft. Matthew Rosser

When I draft,  I always go bats first and try to let the draft come to me as much as possible. I try to avoid reaching for needs as much as possible; I would rather have a great bench bat than pay too much for a mediocre pitcher. 

It’s weird to see Tatis fall that far, and I also hate taking pitchers in round one. I do love that Turner fell to me at 10. Curtis Bailey

Round 2:

13. Trevor Story(Harris) DraftID Rank 7
14. Francisco Lindor(Matthew) DraftID Rank 10
15. Cody Bellinger(Curtis) DraftID Rank 12
16. Walker Buehler(Ryan) DraftID Rank21
17. Trevor Bauer(Logan) DraftID Rank 25
18. Yu Darvish(Jay) DraftID Rank 23
19. Manny Machado(Tenz) DraftID Rank 27
20. Xander Bogaerts(Phil) DraftID Rank 18
21. Adalberto Mondesi(Joe) DraftID Rank 64
22. DJ LeMahieu(Craig) DraftID Rank 28
23. Bo Bichette(Broadway) DraftID Rank 20
24. Bryce Harper(Michael) DraftID Rank 15

Mondesi this high is absurd, and I’d take Harper over everyone between him and Machado in general but nothing is too crazy up top. I love Lindor, especially in the Met lineup, and Bellinger’s injury is something to keep an eye on. MR

Bogaerts and Harper are getting some real disrespect and Mondesi is capable of being a top 10 player or not being a top 200 player. No chance I take him anywhere near this high. CB

Round 3:

25. Nolan Arenado(Michael) DraftID Rank 29
26. Aaron Nola(Broadway) DraftID Rank 37
27. Luis Robert(Craig) DraftID Rank 45
28. Lucas Giolito(Joe) DraftID Rank 35
29. Max Scherzer(Phil) DraftID Rank 26
30. Kyler Tucker(Tenz) DraftID Rank 36
31. Jack Flaherty(Jay) DraftID Rank 63
32. Eloy Jimenez(Logan) 34
33. Ozzie Albies(Ryan) DraftID Rank 24
34. Rafael Devers(Curtis) DraftID Rank 22
35. Jose Abrue(Matthew) DraftID Rank 32
36. Alex Bregman(Harris) DraftID Rank 19

There’s a good chance the best batter in this round is the last one that was taken. I’d take from Ozzie down before I’d take the fun young outfielders. I’d also not reach for Nola there. I love Abreu at this price and will take him there all day. MR

Flaherty went higher than several pitchers that I like a whole lot more than him. I like Robert and Tucker but they are too risky to take over the other batters in this round and a few in later rounds. CB

Round 4:

37. Anthony Rendon(Harris) DraftID Rank 17
38. Marcell Ozuna(Matthew) DraftID Rank 33
39. Zac Gallen(Curtis) DraftID Rank 52
40. Luis Castillo(Ryan) DraftID Rank 46
41. Corey Seager(Logan) DraftID Rank 31
42. Clayton Kershaw(Jay) DraftID Rank 57
43. Whit Merrifield(Tenz) DraftID Rank 39
44. J.T. Realmuto(Phil) DraftID Rank 59
45. Brandon Woodruff(Joe) DraftID Rank 61
46. Starling Marte(Craig) DraftID Rank 30
47. George Springer(Broadway) DraftID Rank 51
48. Tim Anderson(Michael) DraftID Rank 43

Rendon got sniped from me here, but I managed to get good value in Ozuna. Gallen has the highest ceiling but Woodruff might have the highest floor. MR

I didn’t like taking Realmuto this high before he was missing all of spring training. To take him ahead of Starling Marte is insane now that Realmuto is hurt. CB 

Round 5:

49. Blake Snell(Michael) DraftID Rank 48
50. Vladimir Guerrero(Broadway) DraftID Rank 41
51. Aaron Judge(Craig) DraftID Rank 42
52. Teoscar Hernandez(Joe) DraftID Rank 78
53. Josh Hader(Phil) DraftID Rank 74
54. Pete Alonso(Tenz) DraftID Rank 40
55. Yordan Alvarez(Jay) DraftID Rank 44
56. Randy Arozarena(Logan) DraftID Rank 98
57. Luke Voit(Ryan) DraftID Rank 38
58. Cavan Biggio(Curtis) DraftID Rank 47
59. Corbin Burnes(Matthew) DraftID Rank 77
60. Keston Hiura(Harris) DraftID Rank 101

There is great value for Judge here. I got robbed on Biggio so I decided to address my pitching. Between Burnes and Maeda, I like Maeda a lot more, but I thought I would get sniped on Burnes the most so I took him instead of rolling the Glasnow injury dice for my Ace. MR

I really wanted Voit, but Biggio was a great consolation prize. I have no clue what to do with Arozarena but I probably will end up with zero shares of him. I think Hiura might suck. CB

Round 6: 

61. Tyler Glasnow(Harris) DraftID Rank 120
62. Kenta Maeda(Matthew) DraftID Rank 60
63. Brandon Lowe(Curtis) DraftID Rank 56
64. Stephen Strasburg(Ryan) DraftID Rank 103
65. Javier Baez(Logan) DraftID Rank 79
66. Trent Grisham(Jay) DraftID Rank 67
67. Sonny Gray(Tenz) DraftID Rank 85
68. Lance Lynn(Phil) DraftID Rank 71
69. Liam Hendriks(Joe) DraftID Rank 90
70. Gleyber Torres(Craig) DraftID Rank 69
71. Lourdes Gurriel(Broadway) DraftID Rank 81
72. Yoan Moncada(Michael) DraftID Rank 93

I got Maeda to give myself a 1b ace. Lance Lynn was also in consideration. I really like the value of Brandon Lowe here, and I think he could be better than Biggio in the 2B/multi-eligible crop. MR

I wanted pitching at this pick but Lowe was too good of value at this pick for me to pass up. I don’t trust Strasburg. Sonny Gray over Lance Lynn doesn’t make any sense to me. CB

Round 7:

73. Zach Plesac(Michael) DraftID Rank 114
74. Hyun Jin Ryu(Broadway) DraftID Rank 117
75. Michael Conforto(Craig) DraftID Rank 54
76. Kyle Hendricks(Joe) DraftID Rank 76
77. Ketel Marte(Phil) DraftID Rank 84
78. Nelson Cruz(Tenz) DraftID Rank 49
79. Eugenio Suarez(Jay) DraftID Rank 62
80. Aroldis Chapman(Logan) DraftID Rank 115
81. Max Fried(Ryan) DraftID Rank 65
82. Dinelson Lamet(Curtis) DraftID Rank 53
83. J.D. Martinez(Matthew) DraftID Rank 55
84. Jeff McNeil(Harris) DraftID Rank 94

We’re starting to get into the first “get your guys” part of the draft: a few reaches here and there coupled with some ageism makes these rounds ripe for value. I would’ve taken Plesac after Fried but Lamet scares me in redraft.  JD Martinez is a huge bounceback candidate and a great third outfielder where applicable. MR

Lamet had offseason surgery but all signs point to him being ready to ball out this season. It’s too early to be taking Jeff McNeil. Cruz eats up that valuable utility spot, but if he produces like he always does he is more than worth it. CB

Round 8:

85. Edwin Diaz(Harris) DraftID Rank 155
86. Chris Paddack(Matthew) DraftID Rank 91
87. Matt Olson(Curtis) DraftID Rank 72
88. Raisel Iglesias(Ryan) DraftID Rank 146
89. Charlie Blackmon(Logan) DraftID Rank 50
90. Jose Altuve(Jay) DraftID Rank 70
91. Nick Castellanos(Tenz) DraftID Rank 68
92. Framber Valdez(Phil) DraftID Rank 170
93. Zach Greinke(Joe) DraftID Rank 113
94. Jose Berrios(Craig) DraftID Rank 132
95. Austin Meadows(Broadway) DraftID Rank 58
96. Zack Wheeler(Michael) DraftID Rank 112

A little early for closers but they’ve started to go the last few rounds. I opted to take a high upside pitching swing instead. Paddack may have some issues with innings but he could be incredible when he pitches and has more upside than the other pitchers. I like the order of the batters except for the auto-draft faux pas listed below. MR

I tried to take Blackmon here but got distracted and auto-drafted Olson. I like both of them more than anyone else in this round. I am very confident when I tell you I will not draft Edwin Diaz in any leagues. CB

Round 9:

97. Ian Anderson(Michael) DraftID Rank 105
98. Jesus Luzardo(Broadway) DraftID Rank 92
99. Max Muncy(Craig) DraftID Rank 87
100. Kenly Jansen(Joe) DraftID Rank 213
101. James Karinchak(Phil) DraftID Rank 129
102. Paul Goldschmidt(Tenz) DraftID Rank 86
103. Alec Bohm(Jay) DraftID Rank 89
104. Dylan Bundy(Logan) DraftID Rank 145
105. Carlos Carrasco(Ryan) DraftID Rank 88
106. Dominic Smith(Curtis) DraftID Rank 83
107. Matt Chapman(Matthew) DraftID Rank 66
108. Anthony Rizzo(Harris) DraftID Rank 73

I saw the run of pitching coming and tried to get out in front of it earlier with my Paddack pick. It worked out, as I got a great value in Chapman and rounded out most of my bats. I am avoiding Jansen at all costs. MR

I really wanted to take a pitcher this round but apparently so did everyone else. So I took the very underrated Dominic Smith hoping that Sixto would make it to my next pick. Carrasco was great value here. CB

Round 10:

109. Julio Urias(Harris) DraftID Rank 136
110. Sixto Sanchez(Matthew) DraftID Rank 95
111. Will Smith(Curtis) DraftID Rank 118
112. Ryan Pressly(Ryan) DraftID Rank 171
113. Salvador Perez(Logan) DraftID Rank 111
114. Byron Buxton(Jay) DraftID Rank 250
115. Kris Bryant(Tenz) DraftID Rank 116
116. Charlie Morton(Phil) DraftID Rank 148
117. Brad Hand(Joe) DraftID Rank 131
118. Wilson Contreras(Craig) DraftID Rank 158
119. Mike Yastrzemski(Broadway) DraftID Rank 96
120. Giancarlo Stanton(Michael) DraftID Rank 128

I decided to go back to the pitcher well for my 4th fixture arm, and took more upside in Sixto after taking 2 safe aces. Good blend of potential and post hype guys in this round. I love Yaz and Bryant here. I hate Buxton. I generally avoid Dodgers for playing time concerns, and would’ve avoided Urias and Smith here, but the upside is legit for both. MR

Sixto did not make it to me so instead I took a high upside catcher instead of reaching for a different pitcher. I’m very low on Buxton so him being taken here is hilarious to me. I love Mike Yastrezemski as a solid set and forget top 100 guy. CB

Round 11:

121. Lance McCullers(Michael) DraftID Rank 104
122. Eric Hosmer(Broadway) DraftID Rank 153
123. Dylan Moore(Craig) DraftID Rank 141
124. Patrick Corbin(Joe) DraftID Rank 119
125. Carlos Correa(Phil) DraftID Rank 121
126. Tommy Pham(Tenz) DraftID Rank 75
127. Dansby Swanson(Jay) DraftID Rank 107
128. Alex Verdugo(Logan) DraftID Rank 82
129. Wil Myers(Ryan) DraftID Rank 106
130. Mike Moustakas(Curtis) DraftID Rank 138
131. Tommy Edman(Matthew) DraftID Rank 127
132. Eddie Rosario(Harris) DraftID Rank 80

I wanted Verdugo, but he didn’t make it to me. Also liked Corbin as a bounce back pitcher, but had to settle for taking my favorite full time utility player to fill out my infield minus catcher. I love Tommy Edman and I don’t care who knows it. MR

This was my least favorite pick in the draft. I really wanted Dyan Moore but he got taken early in the round. Then, I didn’t really see anyone on the horizon that interested me so I defaulted to the very boring and always useful Moose. CB

Round 12: 

133. Yasmani Grandal(Harris) DraftID Rank 126
134. Joe Musgrove(Matthew) DraftID Rank 175
135. Joey Gallo(Curtis) DraftID Rank 130
136. Taylor Rogers(Ryan) DraftID Rank 188
137. Jonathan Villar(Logan) DraftID Rank 149
138. Ryan Mountcastle(Jay) DraftID Rank 139
139. Pablo Lopez(Tenz) DraftID Rank 147
140. Jorge Soler(Phil) DraftID Rank 110
141. Michael Brantley(Joe) DraftID Rank 100
142. Devin Williams(Craig) DraftID Rank 97
143. Travis d’Arnaud(Broadway) DraftID Rank 142
144. Kyle Lewis(Michael) DraftID Rank 109

I like everyone in this round at their value. As stated, I generally avoid chasing saves, but Rogers and Williams offer great ratios as well and this is about exactly where I’d take Kyle Lewis and have no regrets. MR

I looked at Gausman and Montas here because I needed pitching, but decided I could wait another round and take home run monster Joey Gallo. I love d’Arnaud for this season. Pablo Lopez is going to be a fun pitcher to own this year. CB

Round 13:

145. Sandy Alcantra(Michael) DraftID Rank 176
146. Mike Soroka(Broadway) DraftID Rank 187
147. Kevin Gausman(Craig) DraftID Rank 168
148. Gio Urshela(Joe) DraftID Rank 144
149. Ke’Bryan Hayes(Phil) DraftID Rank 123
150. Nick Anderson(Tenz) DraftID Rank 174
151. Frankie Montas(Jay) DraftID Rank 166
152. Rhys Hoskins(Logan) DraftID Rank 169
153. Dylan Carlson(Ryan) DraftID Rank 182
154. Didi Gregorius(Curtis) DraftID Rank 99
155. Christian Vazquez(Matthew) DraftID Rank 180
156. Franmil Reyes(Harris) DraftID Rank 133

I love this round too. But I sort of hate my pick.  A ton of upside across the board and Hoskins is a high floor guy at worst, but I didn’t like any of the utility bats left when I picked more than I believe that Christian Vasquez can be a top 10 catcher by volume alone. Just give me something at that black hole position. For the love of God. MR

All of my starting batting positions are now filled out and I need pitching. Both of my pitchers I decided to wait on got snagged. So, instead of reaching to fill my need, I took Didi who was a great value here but not needed on my team. I anticipate in every league I’m in this year I’ll own Gausman. I will not let him slip away from me again. CB

Round 14:

157. Marco Gonzales(Harris) DraftID Rank 261
158. Dustin May(Matthew) DraftID Rank 191
159. David Price(Curtis) DraftID Rank 202
160. Ramon Laureano(Ryan) DraftID Rank 102
161. Ian Happ(Logan) DraftID Rank 135
162. Gary Sanchez(Jay) DraftID Rank 253
163. Aaron Civale(Tenz) DraftID Rank 159
164. Marcus Semien(Phil) DraftID Rank 122
165. Trey Mancini(Joe) DraftID Rank 164
166. Shohei Ohtani P(Craig) DraftID Rank 254
167. Trevor Rosenthal(Broadway) DraftID Rank 270
168. Andres Gimenez(Michael) DraftID Rank Unranked

Man, that middle round cliff is STEEP. I took May because I believe at worst he provides great ratios, innings, positional flexibility (took him as an RP), and a few wins… Even though he is a Dodger. Only batter I love here is Mancini. MR

Price is who I wanted here. Very happy that May went first and allowed Price to fall to me. Mancini and Semien could end up being incredible values here. Both very high floor guys. CB

Round 15: 

169. Josh Bell(Michael) DraftID Rank 134
170. AJ Pollock(Broadway) DraftID Rank 156
171. German Marquez(Craig) DraftID Rank 181
172. Victor Reyes(Joe) DraftID Rank 239
173. Anthony Santander(Phil) DraftID Rank 205
174. Daulton Varsho(Tenz) DraftID Rank 200
175. Triston McKenzie(Jay) DraftID Rank 140
176. Tyler Mahle(Logan) DraftID Rank 234
177. Victor Robles(Ryan) DraftID Rank 143
178. Alex Colome(Curtis) DraftID Rank 162
179. Corey Kluber(Matthew) DraftID Rank 233
180. Chris Bassitt(Harris) DraftID Rank 210

There’s a good blend of “can they do it again” and “can they put it all together” in this round. I’m ok with all of them but am partial to Santander and Robles over the other non-Josh Bell batters. I like Kluber as a 5-6 starter, he has a high ceiling and if he’s pitching in May it won’t be because he’s bad and the Yankees have no choice. MR

I wanted Triston McKenzie here and my backup option was Tyler Mahle. So of course they both got taken and I ended up filling my need for saves with Colome. CB

Round 16: 

181. Craig Kimbrel(Harris) DraftID Rank 219
182. Dallas Keuchel(Matthew) DraftID Rank 183
183. Jake Cronenworth(Curtis) DraftID Rank 108
184. Ha-Seong Kim(Ryan) DraftID Rank Unranked
185. Rafael Montero(Logan) DraftID Rank 221
186. Tony Gonsolin(Jay) DraftID Rank 160
187. Andrew Heaney(Tenz) DraftID Rank 226
188. Austin Nola(Phil) DraftID Rank 172
189. Jameson Taillon(Joe) DraftID Rank 206
190. Kirby Yates(Craig) DraftID Rank 242
191. Jose Urquidy(Broadway) DraftID Rank 194
192. Sean Murphy(Michael) DraftID Rank 195

Taking Keuchel after Kluber sort filled out my rotation for the most part. They are both relatively known quantities trying to rediscover their stuff, as I prioritized drafting innings, era/whip, K potential and wins (in that order) throughout my draft. MR

I wanted Chris Bassitt here because I still need pitching very badly, but as was the case for most of this draft he didn’t make it to me. I like Cronenworth as a high upside super utility bat so I grabbed him. CB

Round 17:

193. Nathan Eovaldi(Michael) DraftID Rank 259
194. John Means(Broadway) DraftID Rank 222
195. Cristian Javier(Craig) DraftID Rank 177
196. James McCann(Joe) DraftID Rank Unranked
197. Zach Eflin(Phil) DraftID Rank 257
198. Eduardo Rodriguez(Tenz) DraftID Rank 204
199. Richard Rodriguez(Jay DraftID Rank 247
200. Marcus Stroman(Logan) DraftID Rank 273
201. Nick Solak(Ryan) DraftID Rank 179
202. Matt Barnes(Curtis) DraftID Rank 235
203. David Fletcher(Matthew) DraftID Rank 125
204. Michael Pineda(Harris) DraftID Rank Unranked 

One of my favorite picks in the draft; filled my utility spot with one of the safest, most flexible late rounders in the game. I like the reach for John means here but it could’ve been waited on. MR

I got auto-drafted again here but Barnes should see plenty of save opportunities so I don’t hate the pick. Cristian Javier would’ve been incredible to get here.CB 

Round 18:

205. Drew Smyly(Harris) DraftID Rank 294
206. Jared Walsh(Matthew) DraftID Rank 178
207. Josh Donaldson(Curtis) DraftID Rank 257
208. Mitch Garver(Ryan) DraftID Rank Unranked
209. Zach Davies(Logan) DraftID Rank 185
210.  Elieser Hernandez(Jay) DraftID Rank Unranked 
211. Drew Pomeranz(Tenz) DraftID Rank 231
212. Brady Singer(Phil) DraftID Rank 227
213. Andrew McCutchen(Joe) DraftID Rank 167
214. Nate Pearson(Craig) DraftID Rank 280
215. Clint Frazier(Broadway) DraftID Rank 217
216. Jordan Hicks(Michael) DraftID Rank 248

I filled my last starting bat spot with one of my favorite out of nowhere Covid call-ups. I like a lot of the pitchers in this round too. MR

I didn’t see any pitchers that I felt were worth reaching for so I took 251 legend Josh Donaldson. I would’ve taken Walsh had he fallen to me. CB

Round 19:

217. Miguel Sano(Michael) DraftID Rank 252
218. Archie Bradley(Broadway) DraftID Rank Unranked
219. Randal Grichuk(Craig) DraftID Rank 196
220. Chris Taylor(Joe) DraftID Rank 220
221. Nick Madrigal(Phil) DraftID Rank 124
222. Max Kepler(Tenz) DraftID Rank 154
223. Jorge Polanco(Jay) DraftID Rank 199
224. Christian Walker(Logan) DraftID Rank 173
225. Jean Segura(Ryan) DraftID Rank 241
226. Sean Manaea(Curtis) DraftID Rank 262
227. Jarred Kelenic(Matthew) DraftID Rank 150
228. Justin Turner(Harris) DraftID Rank 137

For my fiirst bench bat spot, I went with a potential 5 category contributor I could afford to wait a few weeks on. I like the batters more than the pitchers in this round but Manea could be a decent back end inning eater. Everyone else has their warts though. MR 

I had wanted Zach Davies here but he got snagged right after my last pick. My next choice was Manaea so thankfully that worked out for me. This was a gross round. I don’t want any of the non-Manaea guys on any of my teams. CB

Round 20:

229. Kyle Schwarber(Harris) DraftID Rank 189
230. Nick Senzel(Matthew) DraftID Rank 212
231. James Paxton(Curtis) DraftID Rank 244
232. J.D. Davis(Ryan) DraftID Rank 163
233. Jesse Winker(Logan) DraftID Rank 198
234. Andrew Benintendi(Jay) DraftID Rank 246
235. Leody Taveras(Tenz) DraftID Rank Unranked
236. Austin Riley(Phil) DraftID Rank 267
237. Manuel Margot(Joe) DraftID Rank 276
238. Jurickson Profar(Craig) DraftID Rank Unranked
239. Will Smith(Broadway) DraftID Rank 225
240. Brian Anderson(Michael) DraftID Rank 208

My next bench batting spot went to a former top prospect who has every single tool but health. When he plays healthy, he’s been very, very good. Lots of potential in the bats in general in this round, most of whom are “one adjustment away” guys. MR

I pegged Paxton as my guy here and he didn’t get sniped. I’m just as surprised as you. The goal with Paxton is to have him for like 5-10 good starts and then trade him before he gets hurt. CB

Round 21:

241. Gavin Lux(Michael) DraftID Rank 186
242. Garrett Hampson(Broadway) DraftID Rank Unranked
243. Hunter Dozier(Craig) DraftID Rank 230
244. Lorenzo Cain(Joe) DraftID Rank 218
245. Jordan Montgomery(Phil) DraftID Rank Unranked
246. Willi Castro(Tenz) DraftID Rank 245
247. Austin Hayes(Jay) DraftID Rank Unranked 
248. Jeimer Candelario(Logan) DraftID Rank 291
249. Ryan McMahon(Ryan) DraftID Rank 232
250. Michael Kopech(Curtis) DraftID Rank 209
251. Alex Kiriloff(Matthew) DraftID Rank 215
252. Brandon Nimmo(Harris) DraftID Rank 223

There is lots of wait and see/early season oranges in this round. There’s a good chance the best players here are the ones that aren’t guaranteed a roster spot, like Kopech, Lux, Hampson, and Kiriloff. I opted for Kiriloff because I think that at least one of him and Kelenic will be up by week 4 and immediately contribute. MR

I think Kopech will be very good when he finally gets his chance. At the time of the mock I thought that would be April this year. Turns out, he is likely starting in the bullpen so in hindsight not a great pick for me here. Would’ve taken Sale if I had known this before the draft. A half season of Sale is better than a full season of most pitchers. CB

Round 22: 

253. Chris Sale(Harris) DraftID Rank 152
254. Griffin Canning(Matthew) DraftID Rank Unranked
255. Kwang Hyun Kim(Curtis) DraftID Rank Unranked
256. Kyle Seager(Ryan) DraftID Rank 211
257. Kole Calhoun(Logan) DraftID Rank 224
258. Jon Berti(Jay) DraftID Rank 277
259. Ryan Yarbrough(Tenz) DraftID Rank 282
260. Amed Rosario(Phil) DraftID Rank Unranked
261. Mark Canha(Joe) DraftID Rank 165
262. Mitch Haniger(Craig) DraftID Rank 240
263. Diego Castillo(Broadway) DraftID Rank 289
264. Yasiel Puig(Michael) DraftID Rank Unranked

I want nothing to do with Chris Sale in redraft. This late I wanted fliers or novocaine guys. Canning is the former. He has elite swing and miss stuff, and just can’t put the tools together. I love Mark Canha this late. He is a set and forget top 100 bat. Think of him as Yaz, but 10 rounds cheaper. MR

Thought about Yarbrough and wanted Sale but ended up taking Kwang Hyun Kim because he is a relatively high floor starter. I believe Haniger is the guy that loses out when Kelenic gets the call. CB

Round 23:

265. Justus Sheffield(Michael) DraftID Rank 285
266. Anthony Bass(Broadway) DraftID Rank Unranked 
267. MacKenzie Gore(Craig) DraftID Rank 214
268. Joey Wendle(Joe) DraftID Rank Unranked
269. Jake Diekman(Phil) DraftID Rank 284
270. Mauricio Dubon(Tenz) DraftID Rank Unranked
271. Dane Dunning(Jay) DraftID Rank 279
272. Buster Posey(Logan) DraftID Rank 238
273. Raimel Tapia(Ryan) DraftID Rank 197
274. Wander Franco(Curtis) DraftID Rank 151
275. Spencer Turnbill(Matthew) DraftID Rank Unranked
276. Bobby Dalbec(Harris) DraftID Rank 264

Tapia is a great back end average booster, Wander and Gore are great late stashes, and Dunning and Sheffield have the pedigrees to be very useful. Since they were all gone, I opted for a safe super-streamer I won’t mind dropping if/when it stops working out.

Overall, I am very happy with my draft. I don’t care about the players I took as much as I care about when I took them, and I think I maximized both my floor and my ceiling while only taking one real reach (which, in a real league, would have paid off the next day. Thanks, Seattle Rotary Club). MR

I wanted Sheffield here and he got taken. So then I wanted Tapia and he got taken. At that point, the number 1 prospect Wander Franco was just staring at me, so I stashed him. Dalbec as Mr. Irrelevant could be a very fun power source.

I crushed the draft from a batting perspective. My pitching is pretty weak, so I should’ve been more aggressive when drafting arms. I do believe that, were this an actual draft, I have more than enough depth at batting to find my way into good pitching during the season through trades or free agency . CB