With their two picks in the 30s, the Dodgers selected Louisville catcher Will Smith and Vanderbilt right-handed pitcher Jordan Sheffield. One of these picks is not sexy, while one of …
Read More »Dodgers select SS Gavin Lux with 20th pick in 2016 MLB Draft
With the 20th overall pick in the 2016 MLB Draft, the Dodgers selected shortstop Gavin Lux from Indian Trail High School in Wisconsin. This pick makes some sense. I’m only …
Read More »2016 MLB Draft open thread
It’s finally here. The 2016 MLB Draft is commencing, and the Dodgers have four picks today. Here’s everything you could want to know about the draft and how today will …
Read More »2016 MLB Draft: Dodgers’ Big Board, v 4.0
This is the fourth and final MLB Draft Big Board. There has been some movement up top due to a particular draft prospect testing positive for a PED in a …
Read More »History of the Nos. 20, 32 and 36 picks in the MLB Draft
This is a yearly exercise (mostly in futility), but it’s still fun to look back at past drafts and which players were chosen at which positions. The Dodgers have three …
Read More »2016 MLB Draft Profile: LHP Eric Lauer, Kent State
Up next in the 2016 MLB Draft profile series is college pitcher Eric Lauer, who threw a no-hitter and thoroughly dominated his competition. Previous entries Josh Lowe Matt Manning Justin …
Read More »2016 MLB Draft Profile: OF William Benson, The Westminster Schools (Ga.)
The eighth in my 2016 MLB Draft profile series features a tall left-handed prep hitter in William Benson, who draws comparisons (fairly or not) to Jason Heyward. Previous entries Josh …
Read More »2016 MLB Draft: Dodgers’ Big Board, v 3.0
This is the third version of my MLB Draft Big Board. There will be one more of these on draft day (six days from today). Still no change at the …
Read More »2016 MLB Draft Profile: RHP Jordan Sheffield, Vanderbilt
The sixth profile in my MLB Draft profile series is on a player who has bloodlines and a ton of talent in Jordan Sheffield. Previous entries Josh Lowe Matt Manning …
Read More »2016 MLB Draft Profile: RHP Cody Sedlock, Illinois
Fifth up in my 2016 MLB Draft profile series is another college reliever-turned-starter in Fighting Illini Cody Sedlock. Previous entries Josh Lowe Matt Manning Justin Dunn Nolan Jones Vitals 6’4, …
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