2023 Comp Pick (#100): Tavian Josenberger - OF - (Jr) Arkasnsas (AR)

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Slot = $671.80k

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[MurphDogg]

Transfer from Kansas whose numbers surprisingly improved when he left the Big 12 for the SEC.

[sportsfan8703]

SH college bat.  Good Athlete. Can play CF.  Average arm.  Has some pop.  

[Otter]

Seems like a good athlete with some versatility.  Not really any standout tools though.  Maybe a savings pick?

[Sports Guy]

This pick I don’t get. He’s a poor man’s Bradfield. The obsession with college OFers really needs to stop. Lol

Why not take the shot at a higher upside HS kid at this point? 

[Hank Scorpio]

The O's love the SEC!!!

[Sports Guy]

Outside of Fabian, are any of these outside of R1 college OFers working out for the team?  Am I forgetting someone?

Beavers was looking good but progress has been halted this year although we don’t know if they are doing any tinkering with him.  Anyone else I’m forgetting?

[sportsfan8703]

Versatility.  Played 2B and KU.  Now plays CF.  Could be a super utility type.  Went ahead of his former double play partner at KU, Maui Ahuna who is ranked #48 overall on mlb and still not drafted.  

So you get a SH that can play all three OF postions, and 2B.  That's a pretty good role if he doesn't become an everyday player.  Switch hitting is valuable.  

Edited July 10, 2023 by sportsfan8703

[MurphDogg]

Definitely agree that he seems like a poor man's Bradfield.

Can't teach speed and athleticism though. Would rather keep taking these high upside types than guys that are just going to help you win more minor league games.

[sportsfan8703]

2 minutes ago, Sports Guy said:

Outside of Fabian, are any of these outside of R1 college OFers working out for the team?  Am I forgetting someone?

Beavers was looking good but progress has been halted this year although we don’t know if they are doing any tinkering with him.  Anyone else I’m forgetting?

Aberdeen has halted many a prospect.  I suspect Beavers and Wagner will be just fine once they get to Bowie.  

[Tony-OH]

6 minutes ago, Sports Guy said:

This pick I don’t get. He’s a poor man’s Bradfield. The obsession with college OFers really needs to stop. Lol

Why not take the shot at a higher upside HS kid at this point? 

Maybe this is their underslot guy? I don't see a ton to get excited over so maybe this is to save some dollars later. Then again I thought that about Ardoin last year and they inexplicitly gave him full bonus.

[Tony-OH]

1 minute ago, sportsfan8703 said:

Aberdeen has halted many a prospect.  I suspect Beavers and Wagner will be just fine once they get to Bowie.  

Go look up Wagner's numbers since May. He's been fine after a cold start.

[MurphDogg]

7 minutes ago, sportsfan8703 said:

Versatility.  Played 2B and KU.  Now plays CF.  Could be a super utility type.  Went ahead of his former double play partner at KU, Maui Ahuna who is ranked #48 overall on mlb and still not drafted.  

So you get a SH that can play all three OF postions, and 2B.  That's a pretty good role if he doesn't become an everyday player.  Switch hitting is valuable.  

Ahuna ended up going one pick before the O's fourth round pick, at 117.

[Hazmat]

He makes me think of Jahmai Jones.

[MurphDogg]

Just now, Hazmat said:

He makes me think of Jahmai Jones.

The 2B/OF combination with athleticism and no plus skill besides speed leads to some flameouts, but at the end of the third round, you can't expect too much.