***Official 2019 MLB Draft Thread***

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8. Texas Rangers

32. Houston Astros
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Danny Vermin
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Rangers select Josh Jung Texas tech.

We have any Tech guys around for a scouting report?
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from MLB.com
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Jung has produced since he arrived at Texas Tech, starting with winning Big 12 Conference Freshman of the Year honors in 2017. He encored by topping the league in hitting (.392), on-base percentage (.491) and RBIs (80) while leading the Red Raiders to the College World Series as sophomore, then had a strong summer with Team USA. One of the more well-rounded offensive players in the college ranks, he should join Donald Harris as the only first-round picks in Tech history. Jung has a controlled approach at the plate, repeatedly barreling balls to all fields with a sound right-handed swing. He lets his power come naturally and his bat speed and strength should translate into 25 or more homers per year once he turns on more pitches, which he hasn't done with much frequency this spring. He manages the strike zone very well and has no shortcomings in his offensive game. Though Jung is a below-average runner, he's reasonably athletic and makes enough plays at third base. He has the strong arm required at the hot corner and should be able to stay there. His instincts help him make up for his lack of quickness in the field -- the Red Raiders moved him to shortstop in mid-April -- and on the bases
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Danny Vermin
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Sounds like he could move up quickly and we need a 3rd baseman.
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Is a Catcher at #1 like a RB in the NFL at #1?

Seems a stretch based on position alone.
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Agnzona said:

Is a Catcher at #1 like a RB in the NFL at #1?

Seems a stretch based on position alone.
I actually think the lack of consistent hitters at the position puts a major premium on those that do. JT Realmuto's hitting stats are solid, but what made him so valuable this offseason was his contract/ lack of available catchers that can even bat for .250 most years.

Rutschman went #1 and Langeliers went top 10.
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not many pitchers being taken in the first half this year --- only 2 so far
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I feel bad for anyone drafted by the Orioles or Marlins --- hopefully they'll get traded in a couple of years to a competitive organization
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Mike Elias and Sig Mejdal will probably make Baltimore good in a few years.
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