Power pitcher or power hitter? The Rockies desperately need both, which is what makes this year’s major league draft so intriguing.
Florida first baseman Jac Caglianone hits a single and advances to second on an error during an NCAA College World Series baseball elimination game against Kentucky on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Omaha, Neb. Power pitcher or power hitter? The Rockies desperately need both, which is what makes this week’s major league draft so intriguing.
The resurgent Guardians, owners of the best record in the American League, have the first pick. Cincinnati has the second. In the plethora of mock drafts, I’ve counted seven players who could go one or two. In all likelihood, the first two picks in the draft will be position players, not pitchers. The safe pick for the Rockies would be right-handed pitcher Chase Burns from Wake Forest. He throws a triple-digit fastball and an elite slider.They have gone heavily in that direction over the last few years. But Colorado’s reconstruction project took a hit last year when prospects Gabriel Hughes , Jackson Cox , Jordy Vargas and McCade Brown all underwent Tommy John surgeries.
That’s another reason why they should draft Caglianone at No. 3. They need a dynamic, dangerous slugger — someone who will make a big impact in a hurry. There’s a lot of hype about Caglianone being a two-way player, a la Shohei Ohtani. I don’t see that happening, especially if he lands in Colorado. Caglianone has been criticized for having too many holes in his swing despite his incredible power, which some scouts see as a red flag. However, he dramatically reduced his strikeout rate this season and recorded twice as many walks as strikeouts .
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