An Abundance of Short Stops/ MLB Draft 2018

Where to start ?

Let's look at the White Sox top rated farm system. What is missing ? In the top 30, not a single Short Stop. Well, here is how that could be. All the good ones are drafted out of high school. The White Sox don't draft high school players. Only one in each of the last two drafts in their top ten picks.

To quote myself

Sept 8

BA said exactly that in a recent podcast. They don’t get to college. The White Sox system is full of Shortstops that were drafted from college, and therefore inferior. The good news is next years draft is loaded with quality high school shortstops. When Theo Epstien was asked why he kept drafting SS’s, he said "They are the most talented players on the field." He’d be happy to put eight of them in the game at once.
Note to Nick H,
Enough with the lumbering college hitters. Please draft a few(several) premium athletic talents.

Jim Callis told Garfien last week, our system is weak up the middle. That's right, no short stops.

They don't grow on trees. In 2016, only two players in the draft, looked to stay at the position. Gavi Lux #20,and Delvin Perez #23. Others such as Carter Kieboom , Bo Bicette although called SS, would have to move off of Short.

The good news is next years draft is jam packed with high school Short Stops.

First, let's look at the college short stop prospects.

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Oh, that's right, they all get drafted out of high school. There are "0" college short stops.

The high school class is so deep, if Lux and Perez were in this class, they would be middle of the pack.

I count 15 in all. That does not include players who may be better suited elsewhere, such as Max Marusak, Brandon Howlett, Owen White, Devin Warner, J T Ginn, Jimmy Glowenke, and Sean Guible.

I believe a lot will be written about this deep class. Just remember who told you first.

To make it easier, I will divide into three groups. Also just a little interesting tidbit on each.

Group A

Position: SS
Height / Weight: 6-1 / 165
Bats / Throws: L / R

Corona, CA

Top of the class right now.High Baseball IQ.

Position: SS
Height / Weight: 6-4 / 190
Bats / Throws: R / R

Magnolia, TX

All of the tools. Big boy, but moves great. With his strong arm, he also pitches, but the bat leads the way.

Position: SS
Height / Weight: 6-1 / 210
Bats / Throws: L / R
Glendale, AZ

Hits the ball really hard. big time power,to all fields. Cannon for an arm. Possible top ten pick.

Nander De Sedas put this one just under the video board way out of here in left center field in Wrigley #UAAllAmerican pic.twitter.com/2Ydydcuutv

— Frankie Piliere (@FPiliereD1) July 29, 2017

Position: SS
Height / Weight: 6-1 / 190
Bats / Throws: S / R
Montverde, FL

Big power from both sides. Opened eyes all summer. First round talent.

Gil Mateo

Position : SS

Height/ Weight: 6-1 /180

Bats R/'R

Keller, Texas

Son of Benji Gil. Plays with easy confidence. Has all the tools.

Group B

Position: SS
Height / Weight: 6-0 / 170
Bats / Throws: R / R
Mobile, AL

Good jumps, great instincts, always under control. True Short stop.

Position: SS
Height / Weight: 6-3 / 190
Bats / Throws: R / R
Macon, GA

Strong athletic build. 95 mph, also pitches. Commands your attention. Big power.

Position: SS
Height / Weight: 5-10 / 155
Bats / Throws: S / R
Wellington, FL

Super slick fielder, with a quick bat from either side.

Position: SS
Height / Weight: 6-1 / 185
Bats / Throws: R / R
Alameda, CA

Osiris is the youngest player listed, still just 16.

Charles Mack

Position SS

Throws / Bats R/L

Height 5'11" / weight 180

Williamsville NY