4th round pick - Kyle Hudson, CF, U of Illinois

[Tony-OH]

Tony, I hope you don't mind me starting this thread, but the natives were restless.

A clear shift in drafting philosophy by JJ and the Orioles this year with the 2nd, 3rd and 4th round picks being more athletes than baseball players. I hope it works out.

I like this pick more than the last two.

No, by all means. I had to step away for a bit. Thanks. If I don't have it up within a minute of the selection feel free to start a thread... thanks again.

[markpolis]

No, by all means. I had to step away for a bit. Thanks. If I don't have it up within a minute of the selection feel free to start a thread... thanks again.

I figured that "duty" called. I did count to ten before posting.

[bryanman8]

I don't think speed has to be synonymous with a low OBP guy. After all, this guy was one of the tops in college in that. The 2nd rounder may have been questionable as far as too "toolsy" goes but Hoes can be a huge bat and this guy a top of the lineup, Roberts-sort of replacement it seems. Everyone says Angle has great discipline but his OBP has been ghastly in the minors. I like the pick.

[Sports Guy]

I don't think speed has to be synonymous with a low OBP guy. After all, this guy was one of the tops in college in that. The 2nd rounder may have been questionable as far as too "toolsy" goes but Hoes can be a huge bat and this guy a top of the lineup, Roberts-sort of replacement it seems. Everyone says Angle has great discipline but his OBP has been ghastly in the minors. I like the pick.

Where does Hudson play for the Orioles?

[Dr. FLK]

This just in...

My inside source just told me that the Orioles are planning to draft Flo-Jo in the 5th round.:laughlol:

[BaltBird 24]

Where does Hudson play for the Orioles?

Alongside Avery in the OF. These spots will open up with Markakis and Jones leave via FA.

[markpolis]

Where does Hudson play for the Orioles?

You draft talent, not organizational need. Come on SG, you know better.

[McNulty]

Kevin Goldstein (5:01:40 PM PT): Ah, I totally missed one here during my break. Baltimore's 4th rounder, Kyle Hudson, is better known for his wide receiver play at Illinois, but he's an 80 runner with a ton of range in centerfield who did a lot this spring in terms of improving his approach and baserunning to make some believe he can have some leadoff possibilities. He might be my new Orioles sleeper.

[OsEatAlEast]

Somehow I expect the O's to go with mostly college players from now on.

[Dr. FLK]

Did I miss something? Don't we already have the answer at CF? I mean, I know you want to draft for "talent" and all. But, when you are a team that only has a legit player at 3 positions...wouldn't you think that eliminating those 3 positions from your talent search might be a good idea early in the draft?

On the bright side, maybe we'll be able to rest Adam Jones 4 days a week in 2016.

[IamtheSkip]

Tony, I hope you don't mind me starting this thread, but the natives were restless.

A clear shift in drafting philosophy by JJ and the Orioles this year with the 2nd, 3rd and 4th round picks being more athletes than baseball players. I hope it works out.

I like this pick more than the last two.

Decisions like that ruined drafts during the pre-Jordan era.

If that's actually the go-to move now, he's done bumped his head.

[JTrea81]

Where does Hudson play for the Orioles?

Wide Reciever...

Oh you meant the Orioles and not the Ravens. :laughlol:

[Sports Guy]

You draft talent, not organizational need. Come on SG, you know better.

I understand that and I am totally fine with that.

But still, they have other areas of need and I find it hard to believe there weren't CI or MI available at that pick that we could have grabbed.

I am fine with taking BPA...You can always trade the player but this organization needs IFers bad.

[TakebackOPACY]

May 22, 2008 article: Hudson a Hit With Illini Baseball

Nice bits of info: He's 2nd all-time in career batting avg at Illini behind Darren Fletcher. He played 49 games in CF this year without an error.

Not so nice bits of info: Despite his great avg, he batted 9th in the order before moving to the lead-off spot. He hasn't totally ruled out returning for his senior season.

[Crazysilver03]

Wide Reciever...

Oh you meant the Orioles and not the Ravens. :laughlol:

Who let the Ravens into the draft room.

I swear if any of these guys flame out the Orioles can just trade them to the Ravens.