2006 MLB Draft

[elicoleman]

The draft is June 6th/7th, and will be shown on MLB.com

I was making this thread for anyone who knew anything about the talent in this years draft, because I'm fairly clueless as to who the top prospects are.

So if anyone can shed some light on these players and where they'd be projected to go, I'd be very thankful.

[elicoleman]

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2006 MLB Draft Order

1. Royals
2. Rockies
3. Devil Rays
4. Pirates
5. Mariners
6. Tigers
7. Dodgers
8. Reds
9. Orioles
10. Giants
11. Diamondbacks
12. Rangers
13. Cubs
14. Blue Jays
15. Nationals
16. Brewers
17. Padres
18. Phillies
19. Marlins
20. Twins
21. Yankees
22. Nationals
23. Astros
24. Braves
25. Angels
26. Dodgers
27. Red Sox
28. Red Sox
29. White Sox
30. Cardinals

[Beantown]

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This is probably the first year in the past few I'm not familiar with the top prospects...

baseballamerica.com probably has some good info...but it appears they've made everything registered members only, unlike last year.

Kyle Drabek, son of the Cy-Young winner, seems to be the "most talented player in the draft" this year...though they don't know if he'll be taken at number 1.

[Vince]

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I just hope the Jays go after some High School prospects. It's okay to go College cause you get solid ball players, but you also have to take risks and go after High Schoolers as they have the most potential.

[Thrasha]

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I don't know much if anything about this years draft. I went to school with one of the top ten picks last year.

I think I heard Zach Hill, might not be his name, a pitcher from UNC will probably go number one overall.

[elicoleman]

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Well, I came across this article on FoxSports.com

All you need to know about the 2006 MLB Draft

Who are the most coveted players in this year's draft?

You get different answers from different sources, but these are, generally speaking, the ten most highly regarded talents in this year's haul ...

1. Andrew Miller, LHP, U. of North Carolina

Great velocity for a lefty, hard slider, clean mechanics. Miller's seasoned and could be in a major league rotation by next season. The big question is whether the Royals go for Miller or opt for the more signable Tim Lincecum. Speaking of ...

2. Tim Lincecum, RHP, U. of Washington

Mid 90s, fastball, hammer curve, solid change, 174 whiffs in 109 innings this season in the brutal Pac-10.

3. Luke Hochevar, RHP, U. of Tennessee

At times rumored to be the top pick of last year's draft, but fell to the Dodgers at number 40 because of signability concerns. Dodgers failed to sign him, so he's back in the draft pool. Mid-90s fastball, hard slider, curve and change.

4. Brad Lincoln, RHP, U. of Houston

Throws three pitches for strikes with good velocity on his fastball and command of his curve. A great two-way talent in college, but he'll be drafted as a pitcher.

5. Clayton Kershaw, LHP, Highland Park HS (Dallas, TX)

Hits the 90s with his fastball and figures to add velocity as he matures. Curve is also a dangerous pitch, and improved his mechanics during senior year. Whiffed more than two batters per inning this season.

6. Evan Longoria, 3B/2B, Long Beach State

Fast riser. Not drafted coming out of high school or junior college, but growth spurt and improved skills have vaulted him. Great bat speed, hits to all fields, good defender, sound enough defensively to stick at second.

7. Joba Chamberlain, RHP, U. of Nebraska

Mid-90s fastball, tremendous slider, solid curve, developing change. Suffered a triceps injury earlier this season, but didn't pitch until senior year of high school (so not many miles on his arm). He should become the first-ever Native American drafted in the top 10.

8. Brandon Morrow, RHP, Cal-Berkeley

Tremendous raw stuff: high-90s fastball, mid-80s slider, promising changeup. Occasional lapses with control could scare off some teams.

9. Drew Stubbs, OF, Texas

A bit raw with the bat, but the tools are imposing. Tremendous defender, excellent speed and raw power. More of a project than most college-trained hitters, but the potential is tremendous.

10. Greg Reynolds, RHP, Stanford

High-80s two-seamer, low-90s four-seamer, solid curve and change, repeatable delivery. He's more of a command guy than a stuff guy, which means he'll appeal to only certain organizations.

As you can see, the 2006 draft class is top-heavy with college arms.

[mjb2124]

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Kyle Drabek, son of the Cy-Young winner, seems to be the "most talented player in the draft" this year...though they don't know if he'll be taken at number 1.

Drabek is the most talented HS player. However, there are serious questions about his attitude and temper. Some teams have stated they won't draft him in even the 50th round. I don't see him going top 10 - probably between 10-15 though

I've been reading up on a lot of the picks this year. I know a good deal about the top 10-15 or so.

With that said, it's a horribly weak draft - especially in terms of offensive talent.

#1 pick will probably be Andrew Miller from UNC. Evan Longoria is the top rated offensive player. He's a 3B.

[Vince]

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Evan Longoria is the top rated offensive player. He's a 3B.

Eva's brother?

[BunnyHardaway]

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Eva's brother?

Apparently they're not related.

As for the 9th pick, Stubbs won't be it. Joe Jordan, our scouting director, said he didn't want to use a high pick with a position player that's great defensively, but overall projects as a 4th OF. Stubbs has way too many holes in his swing.

I'm thinking the O's will go with Longoria at 9 if he's there which is unlikely, or one of Bill Rowell (HS 3B), Tim Lincecum (Washington SP), or Drabek.

[mjb2124]

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Eva's brother?

Nope. However, I'd take Eva at 3B for the Pirates. At least it would give me something to watch!!

[Vince]

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http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2005/writers/john_walters/05/25/campus.blitz/index.html

[MassNole]

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If the Royals pass up on the talented lefty from UNC, they need to lose their franchise. I am sick of watching this Wal-Mart piece of <bleep> ruining Ewing Kauffman's once proud franchise. There was a time when KC was the model in which ever franchise wanted to follow, hard as that is to believe now.

[Beantown]

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My friends and I think she's hot.

At least he's smart.

[BunnyHardaway]

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If Evan met Eva: "I would hope for extra bases. Definitely not a home run."

...Good man.

[Thrasha]

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Dunno why I said Zach Hill, had his name in my mind for some reason, meant Andrew Miller.

You can see how I got them mixed up....