2022 MLB Draft: Prep bat Logan Wagner headlines Dodgers’ draftees in Rounds 6-10

Dustin Nosler 07/18/2022 MLB Draft Leave A Comment

The Dodgers went with athleticism in Rounds 6-10 of the draft. They also nabbed their first prep player, who’s likely to be an over-slot signee.

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Round 6, No. 195 overall: SS/3B Logan Wagner, P27 Academy (S.C.)

Wagner will end up being the Dodgers’ over-slot signee in the first 10 rounds. The big switch-hitter is a bat-first prospect who probably isn’t a shortstop at the next level. He has a strong enough arm for third base and enough athleticism to handle it. He might be able to get some time at second base, too.

Rankings
Baseball America: 247
ESPN: 187
MLB Pipeline: 133
Perfect Game: 136
Prospects Live: 130

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195. Dodgers: Logan Wagner, SS, P27 Academy

Offensively focused infielder, switch hitter with power from both sides, good results this spring with the bat, announced as a SS. #PGDraft
— Brian Sakowski (@Sakowski_GoDuke) July 18, 2022

Illinois SS Logan Wagner (6-2, 205) has really seen a surge in draft helium the last month or so. Continues to mash.

It's a physical frame and a relentless motor. A switch-hitter w/thump from both sides, Wagner will likely shift to 2B/3B. Some 2nd/3rd Rd buzz. Louisville commit. pic.twitter.com/ElVukkF4lG
— Joe Doyle (@JoeDoyleMiLB) May 7, 2022

Logan Wagner is another good pick – switchy that is more polished from the right side, probably sticks at 2B or 3B (has the arm for both). Upside play with both plus contact and power potential
— Wyatt Kleinberg (@KleinbergWyatt) July 18, 2022

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Round 7, No. 225 overall: RHP/SS Christopher Campos, St. Mary’s

Listed as a shortstop, it seems the Dodgers are either going to employ Campos as a 2-way player or, more likely, a pitcher.

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Unranked

Good pick for the Dodgers with campos:

– Elite FB shape w rel traits (expect more velo from LAD PD)
– great CH shape
– gyro SL that could use more velo, CB has significant bump and needs work

Lots of room for growth with great foundation
— Wyatt Kleinberg (@KleinbergWyatt) July 18, 2022

Love Chris Campos to Dodgers. Hasn’t pitched full-time yet but the four-seamer is already a plus-pitch; elite VB from low release. Plus feel for CH too. Really good athlete. Good feeling about this pick. pic.twitter.com/v6tVh5B0Xj
— 📊 (@mason_mcrae) July 18, 2022

E7 | Gaels 7, LMU 4

CHRISTOPHER CAMPOS CLEARS THE BASES WITH A 2-OUT DOUBLE AND THE GAELS LEAD IT AFTER 7!!!#GaelsRise pic.twitter.com/i8jJoIesVS
— Saint Mary's Baseball (@SMC_Baseball) May 15, 2021

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Round 8, No. 255 overall: 2B Taylor Young, Louisiana Tech

Young, almost 24, is going to be your classic, money-saving, senior sign. He spent five years at La Tech and hit .364/.506/.644 in Conference USA.

Rankings
Baseball America: 399

Really good selection by LAD with Taylor Young

– smaller frame (good muscle) but maximizes body
– elite contact bat with plus LD rates vs all pitch types
– good amount of power potential in the frame, highly twitchy, + bat speed (great block)
– plays a plus defense at second
— Wyatt Kleinberg (@KleinbergWyatt) July 18, 2022

Round 9, No. 285 overall: LHP Brandon Neeck, University of Virginia

Neeck is a multi-inning relief prospect who has average stuff. He’s most known for striking out 16 players in 5 2/3 innings of relief earlier this season. He has dealt with shoulder injuries in the past.

Rankings
Prospects Live: 447

Brandon Neeck is also dealing, out of the @UVABaseball pen – extinguished a 2-on, no-out threat in the 7th and breezed through the 8th. He's 92-93 T94, excellent sweeping slider at 77-79. Uncomfortable AB, front-side funk then comes around the corner. Looks like this: pic.twitter.com/VbFAHA3MQb
— Aaron Fitt (@aaronfitt) April 30, 2022

Brandon Neeck (LHP) on the mound for @UVABaseball. He’s #285 on the @ProspectsLive top 400 for the 2022 MLB Draft. FB has been around 88-91 mph. Relies heavily on his FB and SL. Has good command of both. SL sweeps across the zone. He gets BC’s Cameron Leary to pop out on here. pic.twitter.com/STdiMc8mBD
— Jared Perkins (@JaredCP1) March 20, 2022

Brandon Neeck's 16th K (in 5.2 Innings…in relief). 😯 pic.twitter.com/onUTzGlddB
— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) June 7, 2021

Round 10, No. 315 overall: C Simon Reid, Westmont College

Not a ton on Reid, as he came from a small school and there isn’t a lot of info out there on him. He should be an easy sign.

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Unranked

E6 | Strike 'em out, throw 'em out! Simon Reid (@WestmontSports) guns out the runner after corralling the ball in the dirt! pic.twitter.com/4Bv2dtQVcH
— Mike Puzzanghera (@mpuzzanghera) June 13, 2022

#Dodgers get NAIA catcher, Simon Reid, out of Westmont – big frame with some interesting power potential, uppercut hack
— Taylor Blake Ward (@TaylorBlakeWard) July 18, 2022

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The draft will conclude on Tuesday with Rounds 11 through 20.

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