2018 Official Draft Discussion Thread

[Sully]

I've been called worse. Barely.

Someone called you Carlos?

[Ryan]

Someone called you Carlos?

Jesus, watch your mouth!

[Spectre]

Dang, that's who I really wanted. I think Joiner will be the steal of the draft- is gonna take several years to develop.

[Ryan]

Dang, that's who I really wanted. I think Joiner will be the steal of the draft- is gonna take several years to develop.

I debated him and one other player all day long. Was convinced I was going in another direction five minutes before I made my pick. Had to take him. My scout loves him, though I'm sure he's higher on him than what he really is. But by how much?

[Sully]

My scout liked Joiner as well. Let him cook, and he might be the best power hitter in this draft...that plays DH.

[Ryan]

My scout liked Joiner as well. Let him cook, and he might be the best power hitter in this draft...that plays DH.

Glad to hear your scout liked him too. I don't know, with that speed, I really think he could stick in the outfield.

[Sully]

Glad to hear your scout liked him too. I don't know, with that speed, I really think he could stick in the outfield.

He's young, he can develop. My scout's report on his defensive ability was actually much more promising than his current ratings. That's promising.

[Pat]

OSA has Joiner a 7 contact and 8 avoid K..

My scout has him 8 power...

[Ryan]

He's young, he can develop. My scout's report on his defensive ability was actually much more promising than his current ratings. That's promising.

I'd love to see how he'd do in center with that speed and work ethic.

[Sully]

My scout had him 5-3-8-3-7

[Spectre]

Overall, I think its a great pick. I think he's a high-risk, high-reward pick. If you hit on it, you'll be in great shape. My scout has him as a 7 contact and 4 power- based on the varying scout opinions I have no idea where he actually settles. Ceiling wise he looks like a Jimmy Rosema type talent to my scout.

[Spear]

I never understood how a player can have great speed like Joiner but limited outfield range. It makes no sense to me.

Don't forget he has a rifle of an arm in that 6'0 180 lbs body.

[Sully]

Reminds me of when I took Alex Villaroel at 18. I knew I wouldn't see the guy in the bigs for 3-4 seasons, but his power potential was insane. He was good for 3 or 4 seasons...lol.

[Spear]

My scout had him 5-3-8-3-7

My $14M scouting budget (majority dedicated to amateur scouting) says 7-4-4-4-8.

[BradZ]

I never understood how a player can have great speed like Joiner but limited outfield range. It makes no sense to me.

Don't forget he has a rifle of an arm in that 6'0 180 lbs body.

I just assume that a portion of range is the ability to read/get a jump on the ball/effeciency of route, so pure speed wouldn't be the only factor.