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2018 MLB Draft

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by tellitlikeitis, Apr 20, 2018.

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  1. NewRoxFan

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    Looks like Beer will fit right in...

     
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  2. prospecthugger

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    Sounds like he's basically Bielak with a better spring. Which is cool and all, but they were able to get Bielak in the 11th.
     
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  3. No Worries

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    Pretty GF. Looks like he punches above his weight. Solid pick.
     
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  4. tellitlikeitis

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    Deason could become a barber if this baseball thing doesn't pan out

     
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  5. tellitlikeitis

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    Round 6, Pick 192: R.J. Freure, RHP, Pittsburgh

    Draft-eligible sophomore
     
    #205 tellitlikeitis, Jun 5, 2018
  6. tellitlikeitis

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    Freure is also Canadian.

     
    #206 tellitlikeitis, Jun 5, 2018
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    RJ Freure, 92-95mph out of the pen with a plus curveball. Projects as a multi inning reliever. Needs to improve command.
     
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  8. prospecthugger

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    Wait, so the Astros drafted a guy who can touch the mid 90s with a good curve?
     
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  9. rockets1995

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    Do you guys know of any Power Left Handed Starters left?
     
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  10. htownbball

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    Yes but they're all high schoolers who will likely go to college
     
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  11. Snake Diggit

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    Totally bummed they haven’t drafted a catcher yet.
     
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  12. prospecthugger

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    Maybe they think Nathan Perry is the guy in TC?

    They didn't take Papierski until the 8th last year, so it's not that unprecedented.
     
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    Would be great if Perry was ready to be the everyday C for them but he didn’t catch very many games in the GCL last season so I am guessing he will repeat there.
     
    #213 Snake Diggit, Jun 5, 2018
  14. tellitlikeitis

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    Round 7, Pick 222: Cesar Salazar, C, Arizona
     
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    Salazar, who was born in Mexico but raised in Tucson, was a 1st-team All-Pac-12 selection this season.

    He threw out 17 of 29 would-be base stealers in 2018.

     
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    Strong words from his college coach:

    Said Johnson of Salazar: “He’s my favorite player I’ve ever coached. I mean it’s almost hard to talk about. There’s not a better human being on the planet than him. ... The playing thing is great. He’s one of the best catchers in the country and I can’t say enough.”

    https://www.azdesertswarm.com/arizo...all-mlb-draft-unlikely-return-2019-pro-minors
     
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    Round 8, Pick 252: Austin Hansen, RHP, Oklahoma
     
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    Take that Snake Can-You Dig-it
     
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    For me after Larnach was gone, Beer was basically the best college hitter available. I think he'll sign a bit under slot so we could sign Schroeder above slot. This is what I was expecting when you have the second least money in the draft pool.
     
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