With their back-to-back supplemental first round picks (32nd and 33rd overall), the Yankees selected Fresno State OF Aaron Judge and California HS LHP Ian Clarkin, respectively. Click the links for my write-up of each player. These were the compensation picks for Nick Swisher and Rafael Soriano leaving as free agents.
Yankees take Eric Jagielo with 26th overall pick
With their first pick in this year’s draft (#26 overall), the Yankees selected Notre Dame 3B Eric Jagielo. Here’s my write-up on him. Earlier today we heard New York was seeking a college bat with their top pick, and that’s exactly what they got.
2013 Draft: Day One Liveblog
The 2013 draft is upon us. The three-day event begins tonight with 73 picks covering the First Round, Supplemental First Round, Competitive Balance Round A, Second Round, and Competitive Balance Round B. MLB Network and MLB.com will broadcast those picks beginning at 7pm ET. The Yankees, who will make more picks than any other team this evening, should be making their first selection around 9:10-ish with two more 15 or so minutes later. Here are their selections for tonight:
- First Round: #26 overall ($1,839,400 slot)
- Supplemental First Round: #32 overall for losing Nick Swisher ($1,677,100 slot)
- Supplemental First Round: #33 overall for losing Rafael Soriano ($1,650,100 slot)
- Second Round: #66 overall ($845,700 slot)
Rumor has it the Yankees are looking to take a college player with that #26 pick, but who really knows. That’s the fun part. The entire draft order can be found here and our 2013 draft archive right here. MLB.com’s Draft Tracker is right here. The liveblog is below. Join in.
2013 Draft: Keith Law’s Mock Draft v4.0
In his latest mock draft (subs. req’d), Keith Law has Stanford LHP Mark Appel going to the Astros first overall. He says they’re trying to nail down his price tag leading up to the draft tonight, but could still wind up taking another player and spreading any savings around. Oklahoma RHP Jonathan Gray goes to the Cubs with the second pick, San Diego 3B Kris Bryant to the Rockies with the third pick.
Law has the Yankees selecting Notre Dame 3B Eric Jagielo (#26), Texas HS OF Billy McKinney (#32), and California HS LHP Ian Clarkin (#33) with their three first rounders. Click the links for my write-up of each player. Law says New York is expected to grab a college player with their first pick, with Jagielo ahead of Stanford OF Austin Wilson on their board. Arizona SS Dustin Peterson, Mississippi JuCo LHP Cody Reed, and UC Irvine RHP Andrew Thurman are mentioned as possibilities at various spots as well.
Other Mock Drafts: Baseball America (v1.0, v2.0, v3.0, v4.0) Keith Law (v1.0, v2.0, v3.0), and MLB.com (v1.0, v2.0).
2013 Draft: Baseball America’s Mock Draft v4.0
In his latest mock draft, Baseball America’s Jim Callis has the Astros selected Oklahoma RHP Jonathan Gray with the first overall selection. He cautions that Houston could look to cut a deal with another player and spread the draft pool savings around on later picks. Stanford RHP Mark Appel and San Diego 3B Kris Bryant are projected to go second and third overall to the Cubs and Rockies, respectively. The mock draft is free for all, by the way.
The Yankees have three first round picks, and Callis has them taking Notre Dame 3B Eric Jagielo (#26), New Jersey HS LHP Rob Kaminsky (#31), and Texas HS OF Billy McKinney (#33). Click the links for my write-up of each player. That would be a pretty great haul and it might represent the most realistic best-case scenario for tonight. Callis also connects New York to Mississippi JuCo SS Tim Anderson, North Carolina HS RHP Hunter Harvey, Florida RHP Jonathon Crawford, California HS RHP Phil Bickford, Indiana State LHP Sean Manaea (who might have a labrum tear in his hip, according to Callis), Stanford OF Austin Wilson, Tennessee HS RHP Kyle Serrano, Oklahoma HS C Jon Denney, and Georgia HS OF Josh Hart. So basically everyone.
Other Mock Drafts: Baseball America (v1.0, v2.0, 3.0) Keith Law (v1.0, v2.0, v3.0), and MLB.com (v1.0, v2.0).
2013 Draft: Riley Unroe
The 2013 amateur draft starts on Thursday, so between now and then I’m going to highlight some prospects individually rather than lump them together into larger posts.
Riley Unroe | SS
Background
Riley’s father Tim spent parts of five seasons in the big leagues as a utility man for the Brewers, Angels, and Braves in the late-1990s/early-2000s. Unroe attends Desert Ridge High School in Mesa, Arizona, and is strongly committed to Southern California.
Scouting Report
A true-switch hitter, Unroe has a lightning quick bat from both sides of the plate and average power potential. He uses his lower half well and can cover the entire plate thanks to strong hand-eye coordination. Unroe sets his back elbow up high and can get beat by good fastballs just because it takes him longer to get into the hitting position. That’s easy to correct, at least in theory. He’s on the small side at 6-foot-0 and 180 lbs., but he runs well and has soft hands in the field. Although he isn’t a lock to stay at short, Unroe does have a better chance than most. If that doesn’t work out, second base or center field could be options. Everyone who watches Unroe play loves him for his energy and off-the-charts makeup. It helps that he’s grown up around the game. There is more video on YouTube.
Miscellany
Ranked the 53rd and 90th best prospect in the draft by Baseball America and Keith Law (subs. req’d) in their latest rankings, respectively, Unroe could easily find himself going in the back-half of the first round if some team thinks he can stick at short long-term. I’m guessing at least one of the 30 clubs believe he can. The Yankees love love love up-the-middle athletes and guys with great makeup, so Unroe definitely seems like someone they could target with one of their three first round picks (26th, 32nd, 33rd). If he lasts until their second rounder (66th), they’ll probably be thrilled. Whether he’s signable at that point is another matter entirely.
2013 Draft: Hunter Dozier
The 2013 amateur draft starts on Thursday, so between now and then I’m going to highlight some prospects individually rather than lump them together into larger posts.
Hunter Dozier | SS
Background
After going undrafted out of a Texas high school in 2010, Dozier followed through on his commitment to Stephen F. Austin State University and has hit .357/.428/.608 with 32 homers in three years for the Lumberjacks. He hit .396/.482/.755 with 17 homers and 12 stolen bases this year, and he’ll become the highest drafted player in school history (by a lot) later this week.
Scouting Report
Listed at 6-foot-4 and 220 lbs., Dozier stands out for his right-handed power. He has very strong hands and uses his lower half very well, allowing him to do most of his damage the other way to right field. His bat control and quick swing still allow him to catch up to inside pitches and avoid getting jammed. The offensive tools all play up because Dozier knows the strike zone well and waits for his pitch. Although he moves well for his size and is a good athlete, he’ll wind up at either second or third base as a pro. He pitched once upon a time and has a very strong arm. I can’t find any video, so we’re out of luck.
Miscellany
Keith Law (subs. req’d) and Baseball America ranked Dozier as the 38th and 39th best prospect in the draft class in their latest rankings, respectively. The Yankees tend to prefer up-the-middle high school athletes when it comes to position players, but on the college side they always seem to target guys who can flat out hit. It’s hard not to notice Dozier’s above-average (and Yankee Stadium-friendly) opposite field power from the right side, and although shortstop won’t happen at the next level, he should settle in at one of the other non-first base infield spots.
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