2023 3rd Round Pick (#86): Kiefer Lord - RHP - (Jr) Washington (WA)

[PHRESH]

2 minutes ago, 86this said:

So if he does or doesn't perform, people can yell "Oh Lord"?

He's going to be a stud closer. Our Lord and saver. 

[Sports Guy]

I’m guessing they won’t be taking a big overslot HS player but there are still a few there.

Edited July 10, 2023 by Sports Guy

[fernandodfcosta]

3 minutes ago, btdart20 said:

Pick 3.91 was Nolan McLean.  It'll be interesting to see how these two compare.

That´s a baseball name!!!! kkkkkkkk

[waroriole]

2 minutes ago, Sports Guy said:

I’m guessing they won’t be taking a big overslot HS player but there are still a few there.

Now would be the spot for a senior sign if you’re gonna do it. 

[CaptainRedbeard]

Sounds like the same mold as Baumeister. College arm but with lots of projectability and not the performance track record. 

[jamalshw]

4 minutes ago, PHRESH said:

He's going to be a stud closer. Our Lord and saver. 

Now I'm going to be mad if this doesn't happen. 

[jabba72]

Got bombed in his last 4 starts with very low K's numbers. He was pitching well before that so its possible theres an injury. 6.19 ERA in 2023 definitely a projection pick to take someone with an ERA that high in the 3rd round, but he does have an athletic looking delivery and if he throws 99 as a starter...thats impressive to me. 

[sportsfan8703]

Just now, jabba72 said:

Got bombed in his last 4 starts with very low K's numbers. He was pitching well before that so its possible theres an injury. 6.19 ERA in 2023 definitely a projection pick to take someone with an ERA that high in the 3rd round, but he does have an athletic looking delivery and if he throws 99 as a starter...thats impressive to me. 

It's time to show what we can do on the developmental side with NCAA big time arms.  We've had success fixing pitchers before.  

[MurphDogg]

3 minutes ago, waroriole said:

Now would be the spot for a senior sign if you’re gonna do it. 

Jake Bloss would have been that guy, and he went to Houston at #99.

[Tony-OH]

The Orioles clearly believe in their ability to develop pitching with the right attributes despite bad stats. Good stuff, bad ERA, but seems to be a guy who needs some professional development. Either way, I'm just happy to see them start taking some upside arms early in the draft.

[Sports Guy]

https://www.smdailyjournal.com/sports/local/menlo-school-grad-kiefer-lord-develops-into-legit-major-league-draft-prospect/article_c5f4e092-1ef0-11ee-9222-bbde02ca5c1f.html

[Sports Guy]

11 minutes ago, Tony-OH said:

The Orioles clearly believe in their ability to develop pitching wit the right attributes despites. Good stuff, bad ERA, but seems to be a guy who needs some professional development. Either way, I'm just happy to see them start taking some upside arms early in the draft.

And they don’t appear to really be reaching for these arms either. They are getting them in the areas of the draft that make sense. 

[sportsfan8703]

12 minutes ago, Tony-OH said:

The Orioles clearly believe in their ability to develop pitching wit the right attributes despites. Good stuff, bad ERA, but seems to be a guy who needs some professional development. Either way, I'm just happy to see them start taking some upside arms early in the draft.

The MLB coverage says he taught himself pitch mechanics his freshman year.  Sounds like he just needs some good coaching.  

[ArtVanDelay]

80 grade name. 

[LookinUp]

I see why people say drafting pitchers has more risk.

But this system needs several arms like this. I'm glad Elias poached two relatively early in this draft. I wouldn't hate more.