Quick hits from Longenhagen

[Frobby]

The Orioles probably didn’t cut a ton with Jackson Holliday up top, and might just think he was the best player in the draft. They then took three college hitters, two with hit tool risk (Dylan Beavers’ swing is odd, while Jud Fabian struggles with velo at the letters) but big power and upside. The other, Max Wagner, keeps with Baltimore’s recent penchant for college hitters who had a great draft year without a long-term track record (Reed Trimble and John Rhodes last year).

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/2022-mlb-draft-day-one-recap/

Sixth rounder Douglas Hodo III (6) has a sonically pleasing moniker and enjoyed a power uptick as a junior while still striking out a lot. Seventh round righty Preston Johnson out of Mississippi State sits in the low-90s with utility at the top of the zone and to his arm side. His slider and changeup both show above average, while his delivery is pretty crunchy and points to relief. Michigan righty Cameron Weston (8) sits in the low-90s with sink and tail and has a plus changeup that plays nicely off his heater. Ninth round shortstop Adam Crampton from Stanford can really pick it.

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/2022-mlb-draft-roundup/

[RZNJ]

4 minutes ago, Frobby said:

The Orioles probably didn’t cut a ton with Jackson Holliday up top, and might just think he was the best player in the draft. They then took three college hitters, two with hit tool risk (Dylan Beavers’ swing is odd, while Jud Fabian struggles with velo at the letters) but big power and upside. The other, Max Wagner, keeps with Baltimore’s recent penchant for college hitters who had a great draft year without a long-term track record (Reed Trimble and John Rhodes last year).

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/2022-mlb-draft-day-one-recap/

Sixth rounder Douglas Hodo III (6) has a sonically pleasing moniker and enjoyed a power uptick as a junior while still striking out a lot. Seventh round righty Preston Johnson out of Mississippi State sits in the low-90s with utility at the top of the zone and to his arm side. His slider and changeup both show above average, while his delivery is pretty crunchy and points to relief. Michigan righty Cameron Weston (8) sits in the low-90s with sink and tail and has a plus changeup that plays nicely off his heater. Ninth round shortstop Adam Crampton from Stanford can really pick it.

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/2022-mlb-draft-roundup/

That's inaccurate.  Rhodes sold out for power in 2021 and hit .250.   It was a down year!

Also, taking Beavers and Fabian also contradicts that theory!!!!!

[Absltgreek]

My favorite part about his post was the updated Board rankings with draftees:

 

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Name	Org	Pos	Current Level	Top 100	Org Rk	Trend	FV	ETA	Risk	Age	Ht	Wt	B	T	Sign Yr	Sign Mkt	Sign Org	Bonus	Signed From	Report	Video
Gunnar Henderson	BAL	3B	AAA	7	1		60	2024	Med	21.1	6' 2"	210	L	R	2019	Draft	BAL	$2.3M	Morgan Academy HS (AL)	assignment
Grayson Rodriguez	BAL	SP	AAA	10	2		60	2023	High	22.7	6' 5"	220	L	R	2018	Draft	BAL	$4.3M	Central Heights HS (TX)	assignment	ondemand_video
Jackson Holliday	BAL	SS		18	3		55	2028	Med	18.6	6' 1"	180	L	R	2022	Draft	BAL		Stillwater HS (OK)	assignment
DL Hall	BAL	SP	AAA	24	4		55	2022	High	23.8	6' 0"	195	L	L	2017	Draft	BAL	$3.0M	Valdosta HS (GA)	assignment	ondemand_video
Colton Cowser	BAL	CF	AA	36	5		50	2024	Low	22.3	6' 3"	195	L	R	2021	Draft	BAL	$4.9M	Sam Houston State	assignment
Coby Mayo	BAL	RF	AA	66	6		50	2025	High	20.6	6' 5"	215	R	R	2020	Draft	BAL	$1.8M	Stoneman Douglas HS (FL)	assignment	ondemand_video
Kyle Bradish	BAL	SP	AA		7		45+	2022	Med	25.9	6' 4"	220	R	R	2018	Draft	LAA	$398k	New Mexico State	assignment	ondemand_video
Kyle Stowers	BAL	RF	AAA		8		45	2022	High	24.6	6' 3"	205	L	L	2019	Draft	BAL	$884k	Stanford	assignment	ondemand_video
Jordan Westburg	BAL	2B	AAA		9		45	2024	Low	23.4	6' 3"	203	R	R	2020	Draft	BAL	$2.4M	Mississippi State	assignment
Jud Fabian	BAL	CF			10		45	2027	High	21.8	6' 1"	180	R	L	2022	Draft	BAL		Florida	assignment
Heston Kjerstad	BAL	RF	A+		11		45	2024	High	23.4	6' 3"	215	S	R	2020	Draft	BAL	$5.2M	Arkansas	assignment	ondemand_video
Dylan Beavers	BAL	RF			12		45	2027	High	20.9	6' 4"	206	L	R	2022	Draft	BAL		California	assignment

 

Four (4) of the top 25, Five (5) in the top 50, Six (6) in the top 100, not including Westburg or Kjerstad, who could certainly have arguments for. AND this is with JUST graduating the #1 prospect in Adley. Future is looking pretty good.

 

Edit: Oh and the live farm system rankings have us back to #1 with the current draft haul.