2019 Tenth Man Out Mock Draft

Kirby Yates (SD - RP)

Draft: While no team is without flaws, Tenth Man Out doesn't have many leading to old adage "if it ain't broke, don't fix it".  This mindset leads on to believe that the team will adopt the best player available or the player that allows it to remain status quo. Veteran major league ready pitching is likely the avenue taken here with arms like Ross Stripling (LAD - SP), Yusei Kikuchi (Sea - SP), Nathan Eovaldi (NYY - SP) and Rich Hill (LAD - SP) all potential picks here. 

Prediction:

RD 1: Ross Stripling (LAD - SP) - See above

RD 2: Luis Urias (SD - 2B) - Would be an excellent rich get richer pick
RD 3: Michael Pineda (Min - SP) - Just a few years ago he was untouchable
RD 4: Travis Swaggerty (Pit - OF) - Scrappy with guile, will produce with time
RD 5: Corbin Burnes (Mil - SP) - Many predict big things if given full year as starter
Rd 6: Nick Pivetta (Phi - SP) - Rule-5 Draftee

Prospect Draft:

RD 1: Kevin Alcantara (NYY - OF) - Big time international bonus baby with lofty tools

RD 2: Ryley Widell (Min - SP) - Nice projectable frame with nice K rates

RD 3: Sherten Apostel (Tex - 3B) -  Not talked about bat with room to grow

2019 Squeeze Play Mock Draft

Michael Conforto (NYM - OF)

Draft: This team has few holes but it is a little top heavy in pitching when compared to its offense which leads to speculation that MLB ready offense is the way to go here. Much like Wildcard, the selection will likely come down to Stephen Piscotty (Oak - OF), Jake Bauers (Cle - 1B), Yuniel Diaz (Bal - OF) or even Max Kemper (Min - OF) if that is the vein chosen. 

Prediction:

RD 1: Stephen Piscotty (Oak - OF) - See above
RD 2: Wilson Ramos (NYM - C) - Will need a catcher and Ramos is a fine fantasy backstop
RD 3: Gregg Holland (Ari - RP) - If Bradley doesn't close, its likely Holland gets call
RD 4: Drew Steckenrider (Mia - RP) - Rule-5 Draftee
RD 5: Francisco Morales (Phi - SP) - Keeper
RD 6: Gabriel Arias (SD-SS) - Keeper

Prospect Draft:

RD 1: Luis Gil (NYY - SP) - Some view him as a breakout prospect with great K rate

RD 2: Cal Stevenson (Tor - OF) - Underrated bat that continues to succeed
RD 3: Jose Rodriguez (Sea - SS) - Keeper

2019 Third Day Mock Draft

Harrison Bader (Stl - OF)

Draft: Addressing a need is something a potential contender will need to do soon if the team wants to stay in the hunt. Because of this, Third Day will need to focus on quality pitching.  This leaves veterans like Cole Hamels (Tex - SP) as a nice pick here to help an ailing staff.  Others to consider are Nathan Eovaldi (NYY - SP) and Japanese hurler Yusei Kikuchi (Sea - SP). 

Prediction:

RD 1: Cole Hamels (Tex - SP) - See above

RD 2: Marco Gonzales (Sea - SP) - Young and talented in a pitchers park
RD 3: Brandon Nimmo (NYM - OF) - If he can hit lefties and righties, watch out!
Rd 4: Jung Ho Kang (Pit - 3B) - Nice upside pick as long as the DUIs are behind him
RD 5: Brady Singer (KC - SP) - Nice prospect arm that fits need of 3 Non-Active players
RD 6: Alex Colome (ChW- RP) - Rule-5 Draftee

Prospect Draft:

RD 1: Casey Golden (Col - OF) - Nice package of power and speed in hitters ballpark

RD 2: Jamie Westbrook (Ari - 2B, OF) - Shallow position with some pop and flexibility
RD 3: Luis Lander (Tex - 3B) - Keeper

2019 Wildcard Bluejays Mock Draft

Kyle Freeland (Col - SP)

Draft: Finding some major league ready offensive talent will be key for Wildcard in this draft as itthe team has weaknesses in depth along with holes at catcher and utility. Hitters Ramon Laureano (Oak - OF), Stephen Piscotty (Oak - OF), Jake Bauers (Cle - 1B) and Yuniel Diaz (Bal - OF) could all be in play here though there are many that are salivating on what Laureano might be able to do in a full season giving him the nod

here.  

Prediction:

RD 1: Ramon Laureano (Oak - OF) - See above

RD 2: CJ Cron (TB - 1B) - Need depth at 1B/Util that Cron can provide
RD 3: Jorge Alfaro (Mia - C) - Starting in Miami with middle of the order pop will help
RD 4: Diego Cartaya (LAD - C) - Young but MCab comparisons are too great to ignore
RD 5: David Robertson (Phi - RP) - Rule-5 Draftee
RD 6: Jeter Downs (LAD - SS) - Keeper

Prospect Draft:

RD 1: Austin Listi (Phi - 1B, OF) - Top Phillies minor leaguer will be ready soon
RD 2: Chavez Young (Tor - OF) - Very underrated, buy now before too late
RD 3: Osvani Gutierrez (LAD - SP) - Young projectable Cuban arm with some velocity

2019 Loveable Losers Mock Draft

Jesse Winker (Cin - OF)

Draft: Rounding out the closer ranks finds Loveable Losers (LL) with the ability to pounce on the last projected 9th inning man. Some of these projections may shuffle if Craig Kimbrel (FA - RP) finds a MLB team to pay him desired money. LL could do an outfielder here with Laureano or Diaz but similar talent could potentially be found outside the 1st round. 

Prediction:

RD 1: Trevor May (Min - RP) - See above

RD 2: Nathan Eovaldi (NYY - SP) - If he can lower ERA, he's likely in Cy Young convo

RD 3: Pedro Strop (ChC - RP) - Great handcuff as team waits on Morrow to get healthy

RD 4: Keibert Ruiz (LAD - C) - Many compare him to Molina, might be seamless ascension

RD 5 Jonathan Villar (Bal - 2B, SS) - Rule-5 Draftee

RD 6 Fruedis Nova (Hou - SS) - Keeper

Prospect Draft:

RD 1: Mack Lemieux (Ari - SP) - Lefty with size projection, velocity, continues to improve

RD 2: Jack Herman (Pit - OF) - All-around game that can play anywhere on diamond

RD 3: Chris Okey (Cin - C) - Keeper

2019 HOTDF Mock Draft

Mitch Haniger (Sea - OF)

Draft: Keeping to the trend, HOTDF will likely follow suit and select a closer, choosing between Hunter Strickland (Sea - RP) or Trevor May (Min - RP). They are close in terms of potential. Strickland is slightly older but has the most closing experience between the two. May's physique is better though both have battled injuries with May's being more serious.  Stickland throws just a bit harder 94.9 mph vs 94.1 mph, giving Strickland the slightest edge. 

Prediction:

RD 1: Hunter Strickland (Sea - RP) - See above

RD 2: Jonathan India (Cin - 3B) - 1 great year in college, step forward or flash in pan?
RD 3: Yusei Kikuchi (Sea - SP) - Should be a bonafide innings eater with nice stats
RD 4: Shane Greene (Det - RP) - Rule-5 Draftee
RD 5: Cole Brannen (Bos - OF) - Keeper
RD 6: Jared Miller (Ari - P) - Keeper

Prospect Draft:

RD 1: Jhon Torres (Stl - OF) - Tools galore with big breakout potential

RD 2: Alexander Vargas (NYY - SS) - Big international signee with drool worthy skills
RD 3: Drew Lugbauer (Atl - C, 3B) - Good backstop bat made for fantasy 

2019 The Judgesicles Mock Draft

Mike Clevinger (Cle - SP)

Draft: Something different than in most years is the amount of available closers in this season's draft. While the position can be volatile by nature, it can pay true dividends if a team finds a safe and reliable late inning arm. Finding a young closer-in-waiting with the needed skills can make for a decade of worthy stats. The closer that best fits this mold is Jose Alvarado (TB - RP) who's 11.3 K/9 ratio could make him a rare closer indeed. Wanting someone a little more proven, look towards Hunter Strickland (Sea - RP) or Trevor May (Min - RP), though both have their inconsistencies. 

Prediction:

RD 1: Jose Alvarado (TB - RP) - See above

RD 2: Max Kepler (Min - OF) - Looks to be coming into his own with multi-tool talent

RD 3: Andrew Miller (Stl - RP) - Many believe he will eventually close this season

RD 4: Matthew Liberatore (TB - SP) - Needed prospect arm with capable poise
RD 5: Michael Chavis (Bos - 3B) - Fine spring could catapult him to ABs in majors
RD 6: Jake Arrieta (Phi - SP) - Rule-5 Draftee

Prospect Draft:

RD 1: Curtis Terry (Tex - 1B) - Over looked power bat that could be difference maker

RD 2: Cody Bolton (Pit - SP) - Projectable frame with at least 2 major league pitches now

RD 3: Jaison Vilera (NYM - SP) - Keeper