Welcome back friends to Day 3 of THE 2015 MLB Draft Live Blog – Other sites will cover Day 1 or even Days 1 and 2, but no one stays to grind out Day 3 like NatsGM.com!

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Rather than attempt to make predictions this late in the draft, these are a few names I hope/project the Nationals call early on Day 3 -> Maryland’s Jose Cuas, NC State’s Logan Ratledge and Ryne Willard, Penn State’s Austin Bossart, and Nova Southeastern’s Justin Garcia.

In general, expect the Nationals to use their early picks on a few players high on their draft board, then shift to filling positional needs especially at catcher and the infield.  And finally, late in the day we should see Washington draft several high school players, in hopes of having additional bonus pool dollars to spend next month and sway them away from their college commitment.

11:30am – Maybe it’s the third cup of coffee, but I am getting fired up looking at the list of players still available, particularly in the college ranks.  There is some legitimate talent going to be selected today and some future major league players as well.

11:59am – Let’s do this, Day 3!

12:03pm – 1st pick of Day 3 is Nationals’ 2014 9th round pick, Austin Byler, who declined to sign and decided to return to UNLV for his senior year.  He has some power and is a nice prospect in Round 11.

12:11pm – Another terrific pick by the Brewers, grabbing Jose Cuas from Maryland in the middle of Round 11.  He has some potential and projection left, rare for a college infielder and I like his chances to outperform this draft slot.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS Round 11 Select –> Andrew Lee RHP University of Tennessee

Very interesting pick by Washington to begin Day 3, as many scouts like Lee’s power and preferred him as a hitting prospect.  And Lee was a 2-way player last summer in the Cape and throughout his college career at Tennessee, but considering Washington announced him as a pitcher, I guess they prefer his arm.  Lee shows a low-90s fastball with some movement and command of his curveball, giving him some potential to develop when/if he focuses exclusively on pitching.  I like this pick!

WASHINGTON NATIONALS Round 12 Select –> Tommy Peterson RHP University of South Florida

A draft-eligible sophomore, Peterson missed his freshman year due to Tommy John surgery, but has recovered to lead the Bulls’ bullpen this season.  Peterson features a low-90s fastball that can apparently reach 96mph, with a hard slider and the signs of a changeup.  Odds are the Nationals will use him as a starter to begin his career, but he projects as a two-pitch hard-throwing reliever long-term.

12:33pm – Nick pick by the Cubs in Round 13 to select USC LHP Kyle Twomey, a pitcher I expected to come off the board in Rounds 5-7.  He has not developed particularly well since being a major high school prospect, but he is a projectable lefty with a good fastball, making him a great value, if signable.

12:36pm – Might be time for the Nationals to select a catcher or two so someone can  actually “catch” the ball from the 8 pitchers they have taken in the last 9 picks.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS Round 13 Select –> Max Schrock 2B University of South Carolina

Another intriguing pick, as Schrock is a junior who has an excellent track record of success in the SEC.  He has a good left-handed bat with quick hands and good barrel skills.  The knock on Schrock is his future defensive position, as his fringy arm makes him unlikely to stick in the infield and does his bat profile in left field.  Nonetheless, this is a good hitter and could develop into a versatile bench bat in the future.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS Round 14 Select –> Mack Lemieux LHP Jupiter, FL HS

I am not finding much online about Lemieux, except that he was an impressive 2-way player in high school who is committed to Florida Atlantic University.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS Round 15 Select  –> Kevin Mooney RHP University of Maryland

Love this pick, as Mooney is a proven collegiate closer who set Maryland’s school record for all-time saves.  Mooney features a low-90s fastball along with a hammer curveball and projects as a pure reliever as a professional.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS Round 16 Select –> Ian Sagdal SS Washington State University

A senior middle infielder, Sagdal played all 55 games for the Cougars this season, hitting 6 home runs and stealing 13 bases.  Sagdal is a left-handed hitter and is the first middle infielder the Nats have drafted thus far in 2015.

1:20pm – Houston just took my big sleeper in this year’s class, taking Nova Southeastern 1B Justin Garcia at the beginning of Round 17.  He is a quality left-handed bat with some power and I am stunned he’s still available.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS Round 17 Select –> Dalton Dulin 2B Northwest Mississippi CC

A former member of the University of Mississippi, Dulin transferred this season to community college and performed extremely well, hitting .354 with 23 extra base hits and 46 stolen bases.  Dulin could have a chance to surprise people due to his dynamic speed and gap power.  In addition, I wonder if the Nationals try him in center field to fully take advantage of his speed…

1:32pm – Another strong pick by Houston in Round 18, taking University of Maryland catcher Kevin Martir – he’s an excellent hitter who is a good received of the ball behind the plate, but struggles with a fringy arm.  He might return to college but could be a nice Day 3 pick if the Astros can sign him.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS Round 18 Select –> Melvin Rodriguez 2B Jackson State University

A left-handed hitting senior from Jackson St., Rodriguez was named to the National Baseball Writers (NCBWA) All-America and the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) All-Region Teams.  Rodriguez hit .422 this season with 7 home runs, 13 stolen bases and an impressive 32/14 walk to strikeout rate this season.  He should sign quickly and I am intrigued to watch him due to his keen batting eye and obvious success in 2015.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS Round 19 Select –> Clayton Brandt SS MidAmerican Nazarene University

Surprise, another senior infielder!  In seriousness, Brandt is an intriguing middle infielder again due to his speed, 41 stolen bases in 45 attempts, along with his .417 batting average and 24 walks against 23 strikeouts in 2015.  I can see the Nationals are prioritizing speed and batting “eye” in the middle rounds with their hitters this year.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS Round 20 Select –> Jon Clay Reeves Catcher Rice University

And the Nationals select their first catcher of the draft, adding senior Rice catcher Reeves here in Round 20.  Reeves has some offensive potential, though his defense is fringier than I would expect from a Nationals minor league catcher.  He does work hard behind the plate and has experience catching high-level collegiate arms, so this is a solid value pick in Round 20.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS Round 21 Select –> Matt Pirro RHP Wake Forest University

A senior right-handed pitcher, Pirro has a low-90s fastball, a knuckle-curveball and changeup.  He struck out 71 hitters in 73.2 innings this season for the Wake Forest and should serve as a starting pitcher for one of the minor league affiliates this summer.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS Round 22 Select –> Adam Boghosian RHP North Greenville University

Boghosian is a redshirt senior who formerly played at UNC Greensboro before transferring to get more playing time.  Boghosian served as NGU’s closer this season, getting 13 saves and striking out 39 batters in 29.1 innings pitched.  A pure reliever, he is a gamble on arm strength.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS Round 23 Select –> Alec Rash RHP University of Missouri

Rash was a major prospect coming out of high school, but opted to attend college instead at Missouri.  Now a junior, Rash barely pitched this season, throwing only 14 innings due to injury.  He has a large 6-5 204lbs frame and could be a nice gamble on his previous pedigree by the Nationals, if they are able to sign him away from his senior year with the Tigers.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS Round 24 Select –> Blake Smith RHP West Virginia University

A massive 6-5 230lbs right-handed pitcher, Smith worked as West Virginia’s closer this year as a junior, notching 5 saves and striking out 38 hitters in 29.2 innings pitched.  The Nationals continue to select college pitchers with excellent strikeout numbers, even if they project as long-term relievers.
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WASHINGTON NATIONALS Round 25 Select –> Calvin Copping RHP Cal State Northridge

This is the 5th straight college righty for Washington.  Copping is a 6-3 180lbs junior pitcher who threw 88.2 innings this season, striking out 86 hitters against 29 walks.  He has some projection remaining in his frame and would be a good signing for the Nationals.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS Round 26 Select –> Russell Harmening RHP Westmont College

Now six college righties in a row! Harmening is a junior 6-1 197lbs pitcher who threw 113 innings this season with a 1.95 ERA and 95 strikeouts against only 17 walks.  That’s impressive control numbers and could be a small school sleeper for the Nationals here in Round 26.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS Round 27 Select –> Ryan Brinley RHP Sam Houston State

You know what they say, don’t bet against a streak and that’s now 7 consecutive college right-handed pitchers taken by the Nationals.  Brinley is listed as a 6-1 200lbs righty who transferred from Temple College to Sam Houston State.  Brinley had a 6.43 ERA and 26 strikeouts in 28 innings pitched this season, so I am guessing the area scout saw him good and/or likes his arm strength.

3:35pm – #Toolshed just crushed a home run to tie the Nationals game at 4.  He needs experience but the talent and tools are undeniable.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS Round 28 Select –> Mick Vanvossen RHP Michigan State University

8-in-a-row!  Vanvossen, besides having an awesome name, is listed as a 6-3 210lbs senior righty who provided the Spartans with a 6.00 ERA and 50 strikeouts over 69 innings pitched this season.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS Round 29 Select –> Philip Diedrick OF Western Kentucky

He’s a senior college player, but he is not a pitcher, breaking the streak.  Diedrick is a left-handed hitter who batted .291 with 8 home runs this season for the Hilltoppers – he should provide depth at the lower levels for Washington this summer.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS Round 30 Select –> Jorge Pentoja RHP Alabama State

Back on the college right-handed pitcher express, although Pentoja is listed as a junior on the team’s website.  Listed at 6-6 215lbs Pentoja is a massive human being, in addition to providing Alabama State with a 7.36 ERA and 28 strikeouts in 22 innings pitched this season.

4:24pm – We’ve reached the point in the draft when it is exciting when I have an opinion on a player taken besides, “Hey I’ve heard that name before”.

4:29pm – Feels like the Nationals need to take a few more catchers and corner infielders to help fill out the rosters this summer at the affiliates – something to watch in the next few picks.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS Round 31 Select –> Nick Sprengel LHP California HS

It has been a long time since we have seen the Nationals choose a high school player, since the 14th round and only the third non-collegiate player selected by Washington thus far.  Sprengel is a 6-1 185lbs projectable lefty who was a quality two-way player in high school.  I am skeptical he signs with the Nationals, but I love the risk this late in the draft.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS Round 32 Select –> Dalton DiNatale 3B Arizona State

A junior third baseman, DiNatale is a large 6-4 205lbs left-handed hitter who hit .274 and 2 home runs this season in 62 at-bats.  I am curious if the team is interesting in shifting him either behind the plate or on the mound, as it is mentioned a few places he has impressive arm strength.  On the other hand, he could return to Arizona State for his senior season and not sign with Washington.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS Round 33 Select –> Angelo LaBruna SS USC

A 5th year senior, LaBruna is a switch-hitting shortstop who performed well last summer in the New England Collegiate League.  He should provide depth to the lower minors this summer.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS Round 34 Select –> Tyler Watson LHP Arizona HS

Committed to Loyola Marymount, Watson is a projectable, lanky 6-6 220lbs left-handed pitcher with a fastball in the low-90s.  Once again, it is doubtful he signs, but I like Washington taking some high school talent late in hopes of surprisingly getting one (or more) signed.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS Round 35 Select –> Coco Montes SS Florida HS

Montes is a large high school shortstop, listed at 6-2 195lbs.  He is committed to the University of South Florida and is unlikely to sign with Washington.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS Round 36 Select –> Taylor Bush SS California HS

A rather small 5-9 150lbs California shortstop, I cannot find much about him in a quick look online.  I am assuming he will not sign and go to college, as he is committed to Westmont College, but if anyone has more information on Mr. Bush, please let me know.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS Round 37 Select –> Steven DiPuglia SS Florida HS

Announced as the nephew of Washington Nationals executive Johnny, Steven does not have a firm college commitment, giving a glimmer of hope he will sign.  However, he is listed as only 150lbs, making me think this pick was made as a favor to the DiPuglia family more so than an attempt to sign him to a contract.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS Round 38 Select –> Matt Morales SS Florida HS

Another son of a member of the Nationals front office, Morales is a 6-0 170lbs Florida high school infielder with a commitment to Stetson University.  Similar to the previous pick, there’s a chance he signs due to family lineage, but I fully expect him to be on Stetson’s campus in the fall.

6:12pm – Just cracked a beer, a Flying Dog Dead Rise, to help count down the final two rounds of the draft… Let’s do this!

WASHINGTON NATIONALS Round 39 Select –> Jake Jefferies 2B Cal State Fullerton

Son of former Rated Rookie from my childhood Gregg Jefferies, Jake was taken by the Nationals back in the 2012 draft, opting to attend college rather than sign out of high school.  Considering the Nationals have taken him twice, obviously he has a fan in the scouting department, but I would anticipate him returning to Fullerton for his senior season.

6:26pm – Final Round!!!!!!!!

WASHINGTON NATIONALS Round 40 Select –> Parker Quinn 1B Florida HS

A Hofstra commit, Quinn is a huge 6-4 210lbs high school player already limited to first base.  While it is doubtful again that he signs a pro contract, Quinn feels like a name to remember for three years from now.

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And with that, 40 rounds and 1,215 picks are now in the books, making the 2015 complete!  I want to thank everyone who joined me the past three days as I analyzed the Nationals picks and commented on dozens of other picks made.

This 2015 MLB Draft Live Blog is a wrap… #ByeForNow!

Guess who’s back, back again!… We are LIVE from THE NatsGM Studios to Live Blog and analyze Day 2 of the MLB Draft.  Today the 30 MLB teams will complete Rounds 3-10, before finishing the draft tomorrow afternoon.

I highly encourage you to join me this afternoon with your comments, questions, romance advice, beer recommendations or perhaps even something baseball-related, in the Comment’s Section, on Facebook NatsGM or on Twitter @NatsGMdotcom.

Before we get started, these are my OFFICIAL Predictions for the Nationals Picks on Day 2:  Round 3 #103 Brandon Koch RHP Dallas Baptist University , Round 4 #134 Kevin Duchene LHP University of Illinois , Round 5 #164 Austin Bossart Catcher Penn State , Round 6 #194 John Aiello 3B PA HS , Round 7 #224 Bubba Derby RHP San Diego State ,  Round 8 #254 Justin Garza RHP Cal State Fullerton  , Round 9 #284 Bobby Poyner LHP University of Florida  , Round 10 #314 – Blaise Saiter Catcher Michigan State

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Today on Day 2, I will not comment on every pick made, for obvious reasons, but I will write-up each pick the Nationals make and will highlight other picks I find particularly interesting.

12:54pm – 4th cup of coffee is brewed and I have a box of Triscuits next to me, so I am ready to start drafting – Let’s do this!

Arizona Selects @ 3-76 Taylor Clarke RHP College of Charleston

The 1st pick of Day 2, Arizona selects a local product from Northern Virginia Taylor Clark, who originally went to Towson before transferring.  He has some injury issues but has a great arm and size –  Interesting pick to begin Day 2.

Texas Rangers Select @ 3-78 Michael Matuella RHP Duke University

And this is where Matuella falls and he is an excellent gamble here on Day 2 of the Draft.  Great pick on a risk vs reward basis for Texas!  Also, big CONGRATS to fellow Georgetown Prep alumnus for being selected in the MLB Draft!

1:13pm – Very surprised Louisiana-Lafayette SS/2B Blake Trahan is still available – He would look great in an Orioles or Nationals uniform.

1:17pm – Bummer, Cincinnati just swiped Trahan here in Round 3… Another terrific pick and I like what the Reds have done thus far in the draft.

Tampa Bay Rays Select @ 3-87 Brandon Lowe 2B University of Maryland

My personal favorite player in this draft class was just picked by Tampa Bay!  I have written him up extensively this spring, but I believe in his bat and think he will hit his way to the major leagues.  Great pick by Tampa and the 1st Terps player is off the board!

1:35pm – Some intriguing college players sliding down the board, especially UVA’s Joe McCarthy and San Diego’s David Hill.

1:39pm – Shocking to see hard-throwing Dallas Baptist RHP Drew Smith going to the Tigers here in Round 3.  They typically avoid hard-throwing pitchers, not at all.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS 3rd Round Pick #103 Overall -> Rhett Wiseman OF Vanderbilt

Terrific pick, as I thought there was a good chance he was in consideration for their picks in Round 2.  Wiseman does not have a standout tool, but he has a good chance to develop into a average hitting, average power corner outfielder who could move swiftly through the minor league system.  There is excellent depth this year in the outfield, especially in Rounds 2-6 and Washington is wisely capitalizing on the many quality names.

1:50pm – Already received a text from a baseball guy saying Wiseman was a steal for Washington.  In addition, it seems like GM Mike Rizzo liked what he saw Saturday from Wiseman against the University of Illinois.

1:55pm – Nice selection by Boston early in Round 4, taking Missouri State’s OF Tate Matheny, the son of Cardinals manager Mike Matheny.  He can flat out play and I think he reaches the big leagues.

2:03pm – One of my sleepers just went off the board, as San Diego just took Florida Tech catcher Austin Allen in Round 4.  Not sure he is a catcher long-term, though I give him a chance, but he has a sweet left-handed swing and is a good value here.

2:15pm – Maryland’s LHP Alex Robinson might be a nice value here in late Round 4 or in Round 5.

2:18pm – Oakland just took former Nationals draft pick and North Carolina OF Skye Bolt – He has excellent athleticism and speed, but he has been woefully inconsistent at UNC.  I like the gamble here but he has plenty of boom-or-bust.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS Round 4 Pick #134 Select –> Mariano Rivera Jr. RHP Iona College

Yes, he is the son of legendary New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera, his son has seen his velocity spike this season into the mid-90s and he shows a lightning-fast arm.  He profiles as a pure relief pitcher, but this is a good arm to acquire in Round 4.

2:33pm – The Minnesota Twins just nabbed Maryland LHP Alex Robinson early in the 5th round.  He can throw it 95-97mph from the left side and while he’s a pure reliever, he has a chance to be an effective reliever in the pros if he can throw more strikes.  Excellent value here in Round 5-

2:44pm – The slide ends for UVA OF Joe McCarthy, who is finally snatched up by Tampa Bay in the middle of Round 5.  He has been injury-plagued all year and could be a difficult player to sign, but this is a tremendous gamble at this point in the draft and is my pick for Best Pick of Round 5.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS Round 5 Pick #164 Select –> Taylor Hearn LHP Oklahoma Baptist

A player I am not too acquainted with, but Hearn is a large left-handed pitcher who has bounced around to a few schools during his college career.  Supposedly he throws in the mid-90s and can “spin a breaking ball”, making this an intriguing arm here in Round 5.

After more of a Google search, apparently Hearn is listed as 6-5 190lbs and was a three sport athlete in high school, before attending Clemson, San Jacinto JC and finally Oklahoma Baptist.  He has been drafted now 4 times and is only 20-years-old, so it looks like this might be when he finally signs a pro contract.

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3:36pm – Tampa Bay just selected UNC RHP Benton Moss in Round 6 – A terrific Senior sign who shows three average pitches and could pitch at the back-end of a rotation.  He is a nice value pick and could save the Rays some money against slot.  Nice pick!

3:49pm – I like San Francisco’s 6th round pick Clemson OF Steven Duggar… Nice blend of tools and underachievement which makes him a good value here in the 6th.

3:50pm – Former Bethesda Big Train pitcher and San Diego State RHP Bubba Derby is selected by Oakland in Round 6.  I was hoping he would slide to the Nationals later on Day 2, but he could move quickly as a reliever.  He also follows me on Twitter, so Congrats to Bubba on being picked in the MLB Draft!

WASHINGTON NATIONALS Round 6 Pick #194 Select –> Matt Crownover LHP Clemson University

A 4th-year Junior, Crownover has a 3-pitch mix featuring an 88-90mph fastball in addition to an above-average changeup and fringy curveball.  He projects more as a starter than a reliever due to the lack of elite velocity and/or a massive curveball, but Crownover has excellent control and pitchability to allow him to be a starter.  He should sign for less than slot and could be an interesting depth organizational arm in a couple years.

4:09pm – The White Sox just made a terrific value selection in Round 7, grabbing University of Iowa RHP Blake Hickman.  He is a former reliever but he has a big fastball and a sharp slider and could be developed into a solid, 7th inning reliever.

4:16pm – Tampa Bay makes another terrific pick on Day 2, taking University of Michigan SS/RHP Jacob Cronenworth.  I expected him to be drafted as a reliever because he has a big, mid-90s fastball, but the Rays announced him as a shortstop.  Either way, this is a strong pick in Round 7.

4:28pm – Nova Southeastern 1B and personal sleeper Justin Garcia is still available, somewhat surprisingly, now in the middle of Round 7 – Some team is going to get an outstanding value on him.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS Round 7 Pick #224 Select –> Grant Borne LHP Nichols State

Borne is a large left-handed pitcher who shows good command of three pitches, specifically a fastball, curveball and changeup.  At 6-4 195lbs Borne still has some projection remaining in his frame and he could develop into a back-end starting pitcher down the road.  This is a solid pick at the end of the 7th round.

4:43pm – Interesting that the Nationals have taken 4 consecutive college pitchers, including 3 straight left-handed pitchers, after taking outfielders with their first 3 picks.  At some point they are going to need to grab some infielders so they can field their low minor league affiliates this summer.

5pm – Happy Hour time everyone, cheers!

5:03pm – Cleveland just selected Cal State Fullerton RHP Justin Garza, a terrific value pick in Round 8.  Cleveland has done extremely well thus far in the draft.

5:08pm – Oakland continues to crush it these days, as they select Nick Collins, the Georgetown catcher in Round 8.  Collins is a quality left-handed hitter who the Georgetown pitchers liked throwing to behind the dish.  He has legit power in the bat, but I worry if he cannot catch, he might struggle to profile at another position.  That said, if he’s signable, I love this gamble late on Day 2.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS Round 8 Pick #254 Select –> Koda Glover RHP Oklahoma State

Very large pitcher’s frame at 6-5 205lbs, Glover has a massive fastball that can reach the mid-90s and as a senior, could represent an interesting arm at a below-slot price.  He has an excellent name and a big fastball, which qualifies as a good pick by me in Round 8.

5:25pm – Lamonte Wade from the University of Maryland was just deftly taken early in Round 9 by the Minnesota Twins.  Wade has excellent speed, a strong arm and some pop in his bat, making him an extremely toolsy player to be available in Round 9.  Outstanding pick for Minnesota-

5:50pm – Feels like senior catcher time for the Nationals, though NC State’s Logan Ratledge would be a nice pick and a senior to boot!

WASHINGTON NATIONALS Round 9 Pick #284 Select –> David Kerian 1B University of Illinois

An athletic, switch-hitting first baseman who was a major contributor on Illinois impressive 2015 team, making it all the way to the super-regional.  Kerian slugged 14 home runs this season for the Illini, and has some positional flexibility which could allow him to move up the organizational ladder.  As a senior, he should sign quickly and will likely begin his career at short season Auburn.

6:11pm – Excellent pick in Round 10 by the Phillies with position flexible switch-hitter from the University of Florida Josh Tobias.  A senior sign with position flexibility, he could develop into a backup player in a few seasons.

6:20pm – Milwaukee makes a nice pick in the middle of Round 10 picking LHP Jake Drossner from the University of Maryland.  He struggled with injuries and control this season, but he has a big arm for a lefty and could develop into a lefty reliever.  Nice gamble in Round 10-

6:32pm – Kep Brown, my pick for Washington in Round 2, was just taken by St. Louis in Round 10.  He has monster power but injured his achilles this spring, which caused his stock to tumble.  He is more likely to go to the University of Miami unless St. Louis does something miraculous, but excellent gamble and the Cardinals should be commended for taking the risk.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS Round 10 Pick #314 Select –> Taylor Guilbeau LHP University of Alabama

A senior lefty who served as Alabama’s Friday night starter, Guilbeau has a 88-90mph fastball with some movement, along with a breaking ball and a changeup.  He has a large frame and could develop into a useful lefty specialist in relief in a few seasons.  Again, another senior who should sign quickly and cheaply, but also has pro potential as well.

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And that’s a wrap, Day 2 of the MLB Draft is complete.  Washington surprisingly took OF Rhett Wiseman with their 1st selection on Day 2, after taking two outfielders on Day 1, then proceeded to select 5 college pitchers with their next 6 selections.  I am a little surprised the team did not gamble on a high school player today, but overall, I think the Nationals did a nice job of grabbing a talented player in Wiseman, a projectable reliever in Rivera III, and additional college arms with potential.

* I will be back tomorrow at Noon to analyze and Live Blog the Final Day of the 2015 MLB Draft.  Thanks for joining me today, and please come back tomorrow! *