As Twins fan, I’m really hoping Royce continues his elite play, he was playing like a superstar down the stretch last year. Getting Bailey Ober in the 12th round that year (who’s a solid mid-rotation starter) has also been a nice addition as well.

It’s hard enough for guys to succeed in this sport being that it’s arguably the most difficult. I don’t hold it against guys who don’t pan out. As a Rays fan, that McKay shit messed me up.

@rowdyghost4713

6 ай бұрын

I don’t hold it against the player, but I for sure hold it against the scouts. Thats what happens when you chase guys who are toolsy instead of actual baseball players. So many guys from this class who threw 98+ with no command, so many 5 o clock hitters drafted in this class.

@ParamoreFAV3

6 ай бұрын

@@rowdyghost4713 no doubt about that

@cjsyblik3296

6 ай бұрын

It's also really rough on the road through the minors. A lot of places especially the lower you go don't have adequate food or facilities which can hugely affect development too

@daylonmonette1847

2 ай бұрын

@@rowdyghost4713it rarely talent that they miss on. They forget to check the makeup and toughness of a player. So many have been coddled and don’t know how to adjust

@rowdyghost4713

2 ай бұрын

@@daylonmonette1847 they miss on both big time. They are always caught up in impressive metrics instead of what actually plays.

For Hiura, his production fell the minute he lost his mother. That’s the sad part

As a Braves fan, Kyle Wright helped us win a world series title so it was win for us.

Jo Adell looked a lot better last year in his stint before an oblique injury. Still striking out quite a bit but he looked MUCH more comfortable. Especially in the outfield. It’s do or die time in 2024.

@jessegarcia2064

6 ай бұрын

I'ma still hopeful jo will become an above avg player. All-star caliber would be nice but idk if he'll ever bring the k's down

@kendallevans4079

6 ай бұрын

This guy has been up and down too many times between the bigs and AAA. They need to cut the cord, he is just a good-to-very-good AAA player, that's all

@reygordo

6 ай бұрын

I thought Jo was a all star in the making then .......

As a Phillies fan, I remember the Phillies no. 1 pick, Adam Hasley. He was the third in a line of first round draft picks that would be busts that were selected under Matt Klentak, who was undoubtedly one of the worst GMs out there. Unlike some of the other picks on this list who had a lot of hype and potential to be superstars, Hasley was drafted as a "safe" pick, a player who had a higher floor and lower ceiling, and was pretty much major league ready. He was moved up through the minors fast and played his first game for Philly in 2019. His numbers were unremarkable, but he was still planned to be a starting outfielder going forward. He played a handful of equally uninspiring games in 2020, and after only a few games in 2021, disappeared citing family issues as the reason. I then didn't hear anything about him until mid-2023, when he was playing for the white sox AAA team. Appearantly over parts of 5 seasons in the bigs, he's only played 158 games, and not been very productive at all. He's currently a free agent. I wish him the best, but likely his biggest chance at success is as a 4th outfielder, who could take over a full-time job in case of injury. Sorry this was so long-winded, but its another strange and ultimately disappointing 2017 draft pick story that seemed appropriate to share here

Davis Schneider will save this draft, he’s a Future HOF mark my words

As a brewers fan, Hiura not playing this year hurt. He was above league average last year but the front office had enough. He's pretty much a reverse platoon guy at this point

I think it’s a combo of missing a minor league season in 2020 probably the most pivotal one for this class and a huge boom of high school talent that year that takes a long time to develop. The phenoms in this draft were all high school players

@GomerBaseball

6 ай бұрын

A ton of high school pitchers which always seem to have a higher volatility

@Onlinerando

6 ай бұрын

Eh, 2016-2020 classes were all affected by the 2020 year as minor leaguers, and the 2017 draft still looks weak in comparison. Weak draft classes are a thing that happens from time to time.

Jo Adell is from Louisville, Brenden McKay played at University of Louisville. It was a rough draft for the city. I still hope and pray that both can get back to the show and stay healthy.

Also hopefully McKay could get something going in 2024. I feel terrible for him but as a Rays fan I hope he could at least contribute to some wins as a pitcher or hitter. I doubt he pitches at this point, maybe some relief. he likely wont play for us in 2024 tho at least at the start.

Hopefully we see Royce and Hunter Greene in the ASG this year

If we’re counting guys drafted in 17, but didn’t sign, I’d guess Gavin Williams, Tarik Skubal, Heston Kjerstad or maybe even Garrett Crochet as the next all star

@GomerBaseball

6 ай бұрын

yeah the didn't sign crowd could maybe outpace the ones that did get signed lol

I’m still optimistic about this class. Many are still very young, and I think players like Brent Rooker, MacKenzie Gore, and especially Royce Lewis. If his postseason performance is anything to go by, I really think this kid can become a superstar real soon.

@GomerBaseball

6 ай бұрын

Royce has been excellent in his short MLB career, he’s a bit older now but has a very bright future

Love that someone is doing these type of videos but for baseball. I think you should add some type of bridge between each draft pick though! Thanks for the good content

Jo Adelle was so disappointing😭😭🤣

@theb.a.r.strategy7254

6 ай бұрын

I remember some guy on KZread calling him the next Mike trout, can't trade him. Oh boy

@kendallevans4079

6 ай бұрын

He's proven to be just a decent AAA player, nothing more.

Ahhh the guy interviewing Jeter Downs is a collegue of mine at Dodgers2080! So cool you used that clip!

Yeah but the draft had some damn fun prospect cards in the show 20 so I’d consider it a success

@GomerBaseball

6 ай бұрын

Nate Pearson and Jo Adell were insane that year

I was at the Morel HR office David Peterson clip game and also was at a game where Nick Pratto hit a HR

@JobberJim

6 ай бұрын

Proud of yourself?

Graphics and editing is on point

Love the draft video! Would love to see more like this!

@GomerBaseball

6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Schmidt's 2023 season is interesting because when you look at his overall numbers they aren't good, but 2023 was a tale of 2 seasons for him and he really became what he was in 2022 after his first 10 or so starts

@UnchainedSora

6 ай бұрын

There was also a noticeable difference when he started to abandon the cutter. It was a pitch he worked on in the offseason and had great results in spring training, but once the regular season began, hitters were teeing off on it. When he cut back on its usage, his overall numbers improved.

Dodgers just took a gamble with Jeren Kendall

19:15 one thing you didnt mention was McKay wasn't the only player getting serious 2-way looks in that years draft. Hunter Greene was considered a top 3 pick purely as a SS! but it was like he's 17 and throws 100+MPH Don't mess this up and that year when he played rookie ball the let him DH. Like hey lets see how u handle it, if u succeed we might let u pitch and play short or OF. but he got off to a slow start at the plate AND pitching so the Reds were basically like no we are not gonna screw this up your just a pitcher😂 imagine if he didn't have such a rough start to rookie ball he might've been 2-way guy too (i doubt it, he needed ALOT of seasoning as a prospect but still)😂😂

Evan White… he was supposed to be something special.

I still believe in Hunter Greene’s potential. He was pitching really well in 2023 before getting hurt. Just needs to stay on the field

Dude this is the ultimate draft of dudes that were super highly ranked in 2019-2020, and have just completely fallen off.

@chasebingaman

6 ай бұрын

I mean dude, I swear all these guys got future stars cards in mlb the show 20

@ralphgarcia913

6 ай бұрын

As a New York Yankees fan, I'm glad the Yankees signed Jasson "the Martian" Dominguez in the international signing. And on the other hand I'm glad the Yankees didn't sign Wander Franco. Tampa Bay signed him for $3.6 million. Come on Clarke Schmidt, get better.

I really like Lewis, but man his health scares me.

@GomerBaseball

6 ай бұрын

i'm optimistic he can play 140 games this season

ah the royals. where former good players go to try to become something again

Goddamn Nate Pearson. They could have traded him so many times. Now hes in the bullpen.

2017 mightve been a bust but my boy Packy Naughton the 9th round pick of the Cincinnati Reds outa Boston MA made the bigs and I just pray for his further success 🤧😮‍💨😩

From Boston problem with houck is that he only has 2 pitches he needs a 3rd he can get over for strikes

Jo Adell 💔

@kendallevans4079

6 ай бұрын

Jo Adell 💩

Cleveland is probably the lone exception here, having drafted Spencer Strider, Tyler Freeman, James Karinchak, Eli Morgan and Kyle Nelson. I mean, Karinchak had a near all star season, Strider didn’t sign but he’s no less a bad pick, and Eli Morgan and Tyler Freeman have been solid MLB players. Even Ernie Clement has been a major league contributor. Not terrible.

Blake Snell has 5 walks per 9 too…

Hunter Greene probably better off in the bullpen. Like look at D.L. Hall like wasn't ace or even a #2 rotation guy, but definitely a solid #3, 4, or 5 guy. But the Orioles clearly saw the writing on the wall and made him a releiver instead. Or better yet the Reds themselves placed Aroldis Chapman in the pen because thats the only good place for high velocity guys. Of course tgey also probably have to stay clear of too many injuries to be successful in the pen.

Just to hit on Bubba Thompson real quick, he was our opening day left fielder. But he is just like Leody, except Leody has pop and a better glove. Plus, wirh Carter and Langford, he was always gonna end up being the odd man out.

I love Jake Burger's story. Tore his Achilles twice, almost gave up on baseball and now is hitting bombs in the MLB

People lost there shrimp when Baz was the ptbnl

You did a great job putting this together 🔥

@GomerBaseball

6 ай бұрын

Thank you I’m glad you enjoyed it

Ah, Evan White. If only he had a decent bat and a shoulder NOT made of glass to go with his stellar glove. A specialist who probably would have had a serviceable 10-15 year career had he come up in the '50s or '60s, but not so in today's Sabermetrics-driven era. :/ Not a good look for Jerry, that's for sure...

I’m still watching the video. But I quickly double checked. And it looks like 2017 may have been a better year for international signees. I know the previous few for the braves are Acuna Albies etc The 2017 Has a few big names there (the uhh 🗑️ rays short stop) and Julio Rodriguez topped the notables of a top 50 signee list I looked at

I’d like to see McKay get turned back into a hitter to avoid his injuries could be the Rays DH

I was JUST thinking about this draft the other day.. all things considered its been incredibly poor for sure

Anyone else notice Hunter Greene hitting against Gore there

And now Jeter Downs has been DFA’d by the Yankees.

The angels destroyed Jo Adell. Anywhere else he’d be an everyday outfielder.

@kendallevans4079

6 ай бұрын

How so? They gave him more than enough opportunities to do SOMETHING and he's done basically NOTHING!

Only if DL Hall could cut down on his walks. Jake Burger has been decent so far. Same with Gavin Sheets.

I am a big believer in Mackenzie Gore, I think he’ll break out for the Nats this year

2017 class lost a crucial year of development due to the pandemic

Sitting here as a jays fan pain

The Yankees have recently DFA'D Jeter Downs

Evan white does have a gold glove to his name tho

lol Jeren Kendall scared the Dodgers off from drafting toolsy outfielders ever again all their top prospects are pitchers and catchers now

The Cardinals didn't have a 1st round pick in this draft but it's true that they would've drafted Babe Ruth Jr with their pick and this video wouldn't be possible. Unfortunately stupid MLB decided to punish the Cardinals because they are big jerks.

Gotta say, baseball's a complex game, and just counting All-Stars might not cover all the angles. The fact that the entire video was of big leaguers from that class shows that there is plenty of talent. Describing the draft class of 2017 as a "disaster" may be somewhat exaggerated.

Imagine getting $24M in guaranteed money and, having a career .160 average, 6 years later. Evan White pulled the heist of the century on the Mariners. Baseball is a sport that takes constant work to be great, even after you’re drafted. It’s not like other sports, where you can get by on the skills you’ve already developed and pure athleticism. You give some kids $24M million right off the bat and, it kills a lot of the hunger & drive to constantly improve. I mean, they’re set for life, before ever coming anywhere close to MLB level.

Baz will be a stud for the Rays in 2024

@bujuhhh

6 ай бұрын

might temper '24 expectations due to coming off TJ and the rays likely being cautious with him in general. But as a rays fan I agree that Baz will be awesome in the future, not worried at all about him

Downs got outrighted

Jo Adell will come around eventually he's our only hope in the OF at this point

@kendallevans4079

6 ай бұрын

Eventually? He's been up and down about 6 times. When is going to "come around"? When he's 36?

Luis campusano will breakout

The tough thing with baseball right now is that one of the teams that is best at the draft is also the richest. The Dodgers. Most sports you don’t have that.

One way to make the draft better would be to make a rule where a player must be at least 20 to enter the MLB draft. But have a system where the top 200-300 prospects out of high school get 20-30k a year (paid for the the league) to play for a minor league team of their choosing until old enough to enter the draft.. If a AAA team wants them they can go if they want. But they are only playing for the affiliate , not the MLB club they work with. Under this system teams would have a farrrrrr better idea of how to evaluate the talent and the top 15-20 picks would certainly go straight from the draft to an MLB roster.This would make the draft farrrrr more meaningful. It would also help small market teams because less talent will fall past them to teams like the Yankees and Dodgers late in the first round.

@kristopherwilson506

6 ай бұрын

That doesn’t make too much sense, as the draft order is reverse standings, so small market teams tend to have worse records and pick higher. Also, the compensatory balance picks go to those smaller market teams as well. So talent isn’t falling past those teams. They’re just not developing them as well, or they’re trading them away. Also, 20-30k a year is not enough to live on… before the new CBA last year, minor leaguers made around 40k a season, on average (and they weren’t paid in the offseason!). And how do you rank the top 200-300 hs players? Guys like Mike Trout and Ian Anderson (#3 pick in the 2016 draft) who played in the northeast are harder to gauge because, well, they play in the northeast. So elite talent could fall through the cracks due to bias

Love the idea! Hire a copy editor. Too many grammatical errors in here.