2023 6th Round Pick (#181): Jacob Cravey - RHP - (Jr) Samford University (AL)

[86this]

Slot = $312.30k

[Frobby]

Well, the "Orioles don't draft pitchers" storyline seems to have petered out this year.   That's 4 of our top 8 picks.  

[86this]

Just now, Frobby said:

Well, the "Orioles don't draft pitchers" storyline seems to have petered out this year.   That's 4 of our top 8 picks.  

The narrative will be "The Orioles don't draft any infielders or catchers" now.

[sportsfan8703]

Another big dude.  6'6".  Definitely drafting some projection and durability.  

[btdart20]

One of the NCAA pitcher of the year finalists.  

99% on FB velo closing out 2020 in HS.  Another Covid induced college arm.

Jacob Cravey Class of 2020 - Player Profile | Perfect Game USA

[86this]

 

[ChosenOne21]

MLB didn't even have him ranked. Possible underslot?

[Moose Milligan]

I'm assuming that 20 inches of IVB means he's got a high spin rate.  

[ChuckS]

3 minutes ago, Frobby said:

Well, the "Orioles don't draft pitchers" storyline seems to have petered out this year.   That's 4 of our top 8 picks.  

Maybe a nitpick, but we still didn't take a pitcher in our first 60 picks.  Don't think we've done that since Grayson in 2018. 

I don't disagree with the philosophy, but every now and then you gotta take a chance on a pitcher in the 1st or 2nd round if the right guy is available. 

[sportsfan8703]

3 minutes ago, btdart20 said:

One of the NCAA pitcher of the year finalists.  

99% on FB velo closing out 2020 in HS.  Another Covid induced college arm.

Jacob Cravey Class of 2020 - Player Profile | Perfect Game USA

Yup.  Keep gobbling up these Covid arms.  Then take some shots on "high end" HS players after rd 10.  I wonder if Cameron Johnson could be swayed by the MD connection.  Hope he grew up an O's fan.  

[Getz]