2022 MLB Mock Draft 2.0
As we stand on the precipice of what could be a very transformative offseason, it becomes obvious that this upcoming draft could be a lot different than the drafts of the past year. Of course, the past three drafts have all been different, 2019 was the last of the 40 round competitive balance drafts, 2020 was the five round Covid-affected draft, and 2021 was the 20 round draft held in July in conjunction with the All-Star Game.
Anything can happen with the new CBA, draft picks could be traded, a lottery could be introduced, the free agent compensation rules could be amended yet again… the possibilities are basically endless. But obviously with no deal yet in sight and a lockout imminent, it’s best to look at this from a low expectation standpoint.
As of now, 31 picks are on the board, with the CB lottery picks yet to be announced. Two QO free agents have signed elsewhere, not affecting the current draft order, and barring the Mets signing another or a team hitting the luxury tax penalties or doing something Astros level illegal and/or stupid, there will be no changes.
Picks are based on organizational depth unless there is a clear connection. No write-ups until December. I will be using Baseball America and Prospects Live as resources. Here we go, #MockSZN Take 2.
Baltimore Orioles: Jace Jung, 2B, Texas Tech
Arizona Diamondbacks: Terrmarr Johnson, 2B, Mays HS, Georgia
Texas Rangers: Brooks Lee, SS, Cal Poly
Pittsburgh Pirates: Jacob Berry, 3B, LSU
Washington Nationals: Elijah Green, OF, IMG Academy, Florida
Miami Marlins: Druw Jones, OF, Wesleyan HS, Georgia
Chicago Cubs: Dylan Lesko, RHP, Buford HS, Georgia
Minnesota Twins: Chase DeLauter, OF, James Madison
Kansas City Royals: Brock Porter, RHP, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s Prep, Michigan
Colorado Rockies: Peyton Pallette, RHP, Arkansas
New York Mets (Rocker Comp): Gavin Cross, OF, Virginia Tech
Detroit Tigers: Noah Schultz, LHP, Oswego East HS, Illinois
Los Angeles Angels: Daniel Susac, C, Arizona
New York Mets: Hunter Barco, LHP, Florida
San Diego Padres: Blade Tidwell, RHP, Tennessee
Cleveland Guardians: Jackson Ferris, LHP, IMG Academy
Philadelphia Phillies: Kevin Parada, C, Georgia Tech
Cincinnati Reds: Brandon Barriera, LHP, American Heritage HS, Florida
Oakland Athletics: Brock Jones, OF, Stanford
Atlanta Braves: Ian Ritchie Jr. RHP, Bainbridge Island HS, Washington
Seattle Mariners: Cade Doughty, 3B, LSU
St. Louis Cardinals: Kumar Rocker, RHP, Independent Ball
Toronto Blue Jays: Bryce Hubbart, LHP, Florida State
Boston Red Sox: Cayden Wallace, OF, Arkansas
New York Yankees: Jayson Jones, 3B, Braswell HS, Georgia
Chicago White Sox: Jud Fabian, OF, Florida
Milwaukee Brewers: Landon Sims, RHP, Mississippi State
Houston Astros: Carson Palmquist, LHP, Miami
Tampa Bay Rays: Justin Crawford, OF, Bishop Gorman HS, Nevada
Los Angeles Dodgers: Connor Prielipp, LHP, Alabama
San Francisco Giants: Adam Maier, RHP, Oregon
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And this concludes Round 2 of #MockSzn. Stay tuned for December’s mock, which should include the CB Lottery picks and write ups.
