MLB Draft

  1. 2012 MLB Mock Draft: Comparing ESPN and B/R's Latest Draft Projections

    Every year at this time, hope springs eternal for Major League Baseball clubs. Sure, there is the old adage that the start of a season is a clean slate for a team to build upon. However, truth be told, some teams are far beyond starting a season fresh...

    Christopher Benvie Written by Christopher Benvie about 3 days ago 4,688 reads 2 comments

  2. 2012 MLB Mock Draft: Complete First-Round Projections

    The 2012 MLB draft is nearly upon us. Just hours separate us from finding out which talented youngster will be joining our favorite professional teams, and as usual, there is little solid information about much of anything...

    Zachary Ball Written by Zachary Ball about 39 minutes ago 66 reads 0 comments

  3. 2012 MLB Draft Prospects: 10 Best Catchers in the 2012 Draft Class

    While the 2012 draft class has tons of depth at some positions such as pitching (but what draft doesn’t?) and outfielders, it’s incredibly slim at others...

    Mike Rosenbaum Written by Mike Rosenbaum about 10 hours ago 546 reads 0 comments

  4. 2012 MLB Mock Draft 3.0: All the Latest Rises and Falls of Nation's Top Names

    In my second mock draft last week, I gave an expanded view of the first round, including the full supplemental round. With this latest one, however, I returned my focus to only the 31 picks in the first round...

    Mike Rosenbaum Written by Mike Rosenbaum about 1 day ago 856 reads 4 comments

  5. MLB Draft 2012: Why the Astros Must Select Mark Appel with First Pick

    Tomorrow the Houston Astros have the opportunity to drastically change the fortunes of a struggling franchise when they make their selection for the first overall pick in the 2012 MLB First-Year Player Draft...

    Brandon Croce Written by Brandon Croce about 28 minutes ago 17 reads 0 comments

  6. MLB Draft 2012: 10 Pitchers the Minnesota Twins Could Target in the Early Rounds

    One of the top priorities for the Minnesota Twins in the 2012 MLB Draft should be to attempt to reload what was once a hotbed for quality pitching prospects...

    Chris Schad Written by Chris Schad about 2 hours ago 24 reads 0 comments

  7. 2012 MLB Draft Prospects: 10 Best Second Basemen in the 2012 Draft Class

    After previewing the 10 best catchers in the 2012 draft class earlier today, Prospect Pipeline’s draft coverage continues with a preview of the top draft prospects at second base...

    Mike Rosenbaum Written by Mike Rosenbaum about 7 hours ago 401 reads 0 comments

  8. 2012 MLB Mock Draft: Underrated College Players Who Will Jump Up Draft Boards

    Stanford third baseman Stephen Piscotty is an underrated college baseball player who will end up landing higher than expected in this year's MLB draft...

    Jesse Reed Written by Jesse Reed about 8 hours ago 119 reads 0 comments

  9. MLB Draft 2012: Team-by-Team Needs and Ideal Targets

    Many of the prospects in the upcoming 2012 First-Year Player Draft (June 4-6) will be selected to fill specific needs for their MLB teams. With that said, I present this list of ideal targets for all 30 clubs...

    Ely Sussman Written by Ely Sussman about 11 hours ago 1,816 reads 2 comments

  10. 2012 MLB Mock Draft: First Round Pick-by-Pick Projections for Every Team

    The Major League Baseball draft is set to begin Monday, and there's still a lot for teams to figure out between now and then. For starters, this year has no clear-cut, No...

    Chris Stephens Written by Chris Stephens about 12 hours ago 491 reads 0 comments

  11. 2012 MLB Draft: A Look at the Players Who Will Be Present at the Draft

    The MLB Draft doesn't have the extensive monthly ESPN coverage that the NFL and NBA Drafts do, nor do they have giants "green rooms" for players who attend their respective drafts...

    Kyle Stanzel Written by Kyle Stanzel about 7 hours ago 12 reads 0 comments

  12. 2012 MLB Draft: Scouting the Stanford Offensive Draft Prospects

    I scouted the 2012 Stanford draft prospects four times this season, once against Rice, twice against USC, and then again Friday night against Fresno State...

    Mark Reynolds Written by Mark Reynolds about 5 hours ago 7 reads 0 comments

  13. 2012 MLB Mock Draft: Ranking Best Power Hitting Position Players in Class

    A home run is one of the most exciting plays in all of sports, and there are plenty of players in the upcoming MLB draft who can hit them. Every successful team needs a power hitter in the lineup...

    Ben Chodos Written by Ben Chodos about 16 hours ago 319 reads 0 comments

  14. MLB Draft 2012: What Will the Baltimore Orioles Do with the 4th Pick?

    The Baltimore Orioles hold the fourth pick in the upcoming MLB draft, and you have to admit that life looks pretty good for them right now...

    Zak Schmoll Written by Zak Schmoll about 16 hours ago 921 reads 2 comments

  15. MLB Draft 2012: Biggest Needs for AL Division Leaders

    If the American League division leaders are going to stay atop their divisions they need to have enough depth to last the year. The trade deadline is still a ways away, but the draft is here...

    Wes O'Donnell Written by Wes O'Donnell about 17 hours ago 52 reads 0 comments

  16. 2012 MLB Mock Draft: High School Prospects Peaking at Perfect Time

    High school prospects in the Major League Baseball draft always draw the widest variety of opinions. You love the package of tools they have, but there is a lot more risk involved with them for a number of reasons...

    Adam Wells Written by Adam Wells about 17 hours ago 1,780 reads 0 comments

  17. 2012 MLB Mock Draft: Best Five-Tool Athletes in Class

    Since most of the players in the 2012 MLB draft are still raw talents with a lot of work left to do before reaching the majors, a term you will hear thrown around a lot during the process is tools...

    Tim Daniels Written by Tim Daniels about 18 hours ago 535 reads 0 comments

  18. 2012 MLB Draft: Most Likely to Hit 40 HR, Steal 60 Bases and Other Superlatives

    Alas, it is almost June, which means the MLB draft is nearly upon us. While the top players, including outfielders Byron Buxton, David Dahl and Courtney Hawkins, as well as pitchers ...

    Zachary Ball Written by Zachary Ball about 3 days ago 1,277 reads 5 comments

  19. 2012 MLB Draft Preview: Mike Zunino and Future All-Star Prospects

    Mike Zunino is one of the best players available in the upcoming 2012 MLB draft. He has All-Star written all over him, but he's not the only prospect who is sure to shine at the next level...

    Jesse Reed Written by Jesse Reed about 1 day ago 926 reads 0 comments

  20. 2012 MLB Draft Predictions: Which Prospects Have Highest Ceiling?

    For every Bryce Harper and Giancarlo Stanton, there is a Bryen Taylor and Todd Van Poppel. The Major League Baseball draft is a time of hope with a hint of chance...

    Christopher Benvie Written by Christopher Benvie about 1 day ago 1,190 reads 0 comments

  21. MLB Draft 2012: Comparing Lance McCullers Jr. to A.J. Burnett

    The names Buster Posey, Stephen Strasburg and Bryce Harper represent the exciting young stars that constitute Major League Baseball at present...

    Bleacher Report Productions Written by Bleacher Report Productions about 1 day ago 143 reads 0 comments

  22. MLB Draft 2012: Comparing Addison Russell to Hanley Ramirez

    The names Buster Posey, Stephen Strasburg and Bryce Harper represent the exciting young stars that constitute Major League Baseball at present...

    Bleacher Report Productions Written by Bleacher Report Productions about 1 day ago 50 reads 0 comments

  23. MLB Draft 2012: Comparing Joey Gallo to Adam Dunn

    The names Buster Posey, Stephen Strasburg and Bryce Harper represent the exciting young stars that constitute Major League Baseball at present...

    Bleacher Report Productions Written by Bleacher Report Productions about 1 day ago 104 reads 0 comments

  24. MLB Draft 2012: Comparing Mark Appel to Mark Prior

    The names Buster Posey, Stephen Strasburg and Bryce Harper represent the exciting young stars that constitute Major League Baseball at present...

    Bleacher Report Productions Written by Bleacher Report Productions about 1 day ago 60 reads 0 comments

  25. MLB Draft 2012: Comparing Max Fried to Barry Zito

    The names Buster Posey, Stephen Strasburg and Bryce Harper represent the exciting young stars that constitute Major League Baseball at present...

    Bleacher Report Productions Written by Bleacher Report Productions about 1 day ago 82 reads 0 comments