2018 1st round pick Supplemental (37) Cadyn Grenier - SS - Oregon State

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5' 11 188lbs DOB: 10/31/96

 

Luke's Take: Polished defender with plenty of range and arm for SS. Near MLB ready defense is what's being drafted here. There are serious questions as to his ability to hit with wood bats and hit for power in general. The swing needs to be reworked, but the ability to provide strong defense at a premium position provides a high floor. Reportedly going to sign for a slightly underslot bonus.

[Jammer7]

I like this one too. I liked Xavier Edwards more, and he went next. Edwards is more of a project, but he can fly and pick it.

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Just now, Jammer7 said:

I like this one too. I liked Xavier Edwards more, and he went next. Edwards is more of a project, but he can fly and pick it.

[DirtyBird]

Is this guy even much better than Mason McCoy?

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http://pac-12.com/videos/oregon-states-cadyn-grenier-collects-pac-12-baseball-defender-year-accolades

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1 minute ago, DirtyBird said:

Is this guy even much better than Mason McCoy?

Wouldn't you think? 

[DirtyBird]

Just now, weams said:

Wouldn't you think? 

Is that an answer to my question?

[MachoMachadoMan]

2 minutes ago, DirtyBird said:

Is this guy even much better than Mason McCoy?

He played shortstop over a guy who was selected at the top of the draft who is considered a potential ML shortstop. Yes, he's a better prospectthan Mason McCoy. 

Questions is can he hit. No doubts he can stick at short. Could be superutility guy. Seems like a high floor pick. My opinion on Grenier will depend on if they utilize the savings on his underslot deal to grab a good high-upside talent later. 

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Just now, DirtyBird said:

Is that an answer to my question?

Sure it is. You know he is as well as I do. 

[Frobby]

If he’s truly elite defensively, then I’m fine with this pick.   We need to get back to playing great defense.   

[DirtyBird]

14 minutes ago, MachoMachadoMan said:

He played shortstop over a guy who was selected at the top of the draft who is considered a potential ML shortstop. Yes, he's a better prospectthan Mason McCoy. 

Questions is can he hit. No doubts he can stick at short. Could be superutility guy. Seems like a high floor pick. My opinion on Grenier will depend on if they utilize the savings on his underslot deal to grab a good high-upside talent later. 

The kid probably wouldn't be one of the organization's top 20 prospects right now.

[MachoMachadoMan]

2 minutes ago, DirtyBird said:

The kid probably wouldn't be one of the organization's top 20 prospects right now.

1) Our rankings are much deeper now than they were a year ago. 

2) Mason McCoy isn't Top 50. Stop moving the goal posts. 

[stef]

This seems like a pick based on need.

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1 hour ago, Frobby said:

If he’s truly elite defensively, then I’m fine with this pick.   We need to get back to playing great defense.   

“Per @BaseballAmerica, Nick Madrigal is No. 2 and Cadyn Grenier 25th among the top 50 college players for 2018."

At some point.