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[You Play to Win the Game]

There goes Maryland’s Matt Shaw SS to the Cubs at 13 overall.

[dude]

Kyle Teel to RedSox

[TwentyThirtyFive]

Taylor, Davis, choice of prepster. Draft falling pretty well for us.

[Mike B]

For a guy who knows next to nothing about what the pick should be, who should I be hoping for?

[dude]

Eldridge to Giants at #16.  Would have been my guy.

[Mackus]

For a guy who knows next to nothing about what the pick should be, who should I be hoping for?

Best guy who'll go underslot by about a million would be my play. Unless a serious, top-10 or better talent has fallen.

[TwentyThirtyFive]

For a guy who knows next to nothing about what the pick should be, who should I be hoping for?

IMO things have fell well for them. Got a couple lefty hitting college guys in Taylor and Davis. Or essentially their choice of prep infielders.

[TwentyThirtyFive]

This kid is exciting.

[TwentyThirtyFive]

Insane speed and defense. They have to teach him to hit a bit but think Mullins super suped up as far as D and speed.

[Slidemaster]

Comparisons to Kenny Lofton. I trust Elias.

[BaltBird 24]

Elite speed and elite defense doesn't really slump. Need that up the middle.

[Mackus]

Sounds good to me.

[Slidemaster]

Elite speed and elite defense doesn't really slump. Need that up the middle.

The only problem is it looks like his arm isn't great.

[Nigel Tufnel]

Law ranked him #12:

Bradfield brings two elite tools to the table – he’s an 80 runner and at least a 70 defender in center, maybe an 80, thanks to that speed and very good reads on balls off the bat. He’s stolen 129 bases in three seasons with the Commodores, through the end of this year’s regular season, with just 13 times caught stealing, none as a sophomore when he was a perfect 46 of 46. At the plate, however, he comes with some questions, including a swing that needs a ton of help. He loads his hands very deep, takes a big stride, opens his hips early, and collapses his back side … it’s a wonder he hits as well as he does, but also opens a world of possibilities for improvement. He’s slight, but not weak, with exit velocities that point to average power if he can sync up his upper and lower halves and stay more upright through contact. The 14 homers he’s hit since the start of 2022 are a promising sign, and could still get him into the top-10 picks for a team that loves the floor his speed and defense provide

[Mike B]

I think you have to trust Elias at this point.  I like speed and defense up the middle, so this works for me.

[BaltBird 24]

The only problem is it looks like his arm isn't great.

Yup, sounds a lot like the guy we currently have in CF, except faster.

[TwentyThirtyFive]

Elite speed and elite defense doesn't really slump. Need that up the middle.

Yup. Guaranteed to make the show because of the speed and D. Worse case is he is a 4th OF. Ideally he is Mullins replacement. Im telling you every bit the range of Mullins. More speed. Wont have the same pop but can be an ignitor if he gets on base

[BSLMikeLowe]

The only problem is it looks like his arm isn't great.

Neither is Mullins’, but he knows how to make up for it. I imagine Bradfield does too.

[TwentyThirtyFive]

The only problem is it looks like his arm isn't great.

Who cares

[Nigel Tufnel]

Law on the pick:

Enrique Bradfield is an interesting departure for the Orioles, who have done exceptionally well drafting hitters in the last few years — and that might understate it. He's a ++ defender and 80 runner whose swing went way backwards this year, but he's athletic and has bat speed, enough that a team that's good at helping hitters with their swings, which the Orioles are, has plenty to work with.

Getting him to stay back and use his lower half to drive the ball should allow him to hit for average and gain some extra bases from his speed, although I doubt he ever gets to more than fringe-average power. He's also incredibly fun to watch, and the floor is high thanks to the defense.