2025 MLB DRAFT THREAD

[Pharmabro]

What the fk is a:
Griffin
Hugus
RHP, Miami

Scouting grades: Fastball: 50 | Curveball: 50 | Slider: 55 | Changeup: 45 | Control: 45 | Overall: 40

6'2" 210# there is nothing there. These f-ing tossers

Type of guy like Woo, bet they make him something

Yes, I know. I thought the same thing but don't over-draft these projects. Take freaking Bauer and then this guy in the 5th or 6th.

[rockycola]

We got a Humongous Gryphon....what's not to like?
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Pick #169
Griffin Hugus
RHP, Miami

DOB 02/25/2004 - 21
THROWS - R ..... Bats L
HT - 6' 2"
WT - 210

Scouting grades: Fastball: 50 | Curveball: 50 | Slider: 55 | Changeup: 45 | Control: 45 | Overall: 40

A two-way standout in high school who graduated from Cardinal Newman in West Palm Beach, Florida, Hugus headed to Cincinnati for college ball. As a freshman, he served as a reliever and played the left side of the infield, then was a relief pitcher only as a sophomore. Despite less than inspiring numbers, Miami offered him a spot when he entered the portal shortly before he pitched very well out of the bullpen in the Cape Cod League. Given a chance to start in his first year with the Hurricanes, he’s run with it, beginning the season as the Saturday starter but taking over Friday nights in March.

While Hugus may not blow anyone away with pure stuff, he has the chance to have a legitimate four-pitch mix as a starting pitcher at the next level. He typically sits around 92-93 mph with his fastball, topping out at 95-96 mph at times, but hitters don’t square it up. Right now, his mid-80s slider is his go-to pitch, and the Hurricanes call it a lot. He added a slower mid-70s curve on the Cape, and while it may seem like more of a get-me-over kind of pitch, some scouts think it actually has a better chance to become an out pitch than the slider. He does have a mid-80s changeup, but he doesn’t use it often.

Hugus struggled with command at Cincinnati but has done a much better job finding the strike zone as a starter with Miami. A decent athlete, he should be able to repeat his delivery and be a solid strike-thrower in the future. He reminds some in the area of former Hurricanes starter Gage Ziehl, who was taken in the fourth round of last year’s Draft by the Yankees.

[Pharmabro]

The top 9 rated undrafted prospects are all HS seniors. I wonder if they all basically said if I get 1st or 2nd Rd money fine but if not I am going to school.

[Juliooooo]

Money saving pick? How much are they paying Becker?

[Pharmabro]

Here's a name for you.

#71 Henry Ford
OF/1B, Virginia

HT
6' 5"
WT
220

Scouting grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 50 | Run: 40 | Arm: 45 | Field: 50 | Overall: 50

[D-train]

I havent seen anything about anybody but Ethan Holliday, but you guys seem happy with the picks. Sounds like they added some good talent to the system.

The first round pick was a miracle. The second round pick hit .267 in college. Zunino hit .348 in College.

Not going to question these guys on their ACC catcher scouting reports. I wouldn't have gone C in the 2nd round given the depth of Raleigh-Ford-Caron-Bautista but whatever

I guess they wanted to keep there amazing streak of 2nd round busts in tact.

[Pharmabro]

Next pick #122

[harmony]

I havent seen anything about anybody but Ethan Holliday, but you guys seem happy with the picks. Sounds like they added some good talent to the system.

The first round pick was a miracle. The second round pick hit .267 in college. Zunino hit .348 in College.

The Draft Day video on Luke Stevenson:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owq3dXpNSgE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5oczLHvZ-g

[rockycola]

I havent seen anything about anybody but Ethan Holliday, but you guys seem happy with the picks. Sounds like they added some good talent to the system.

The first round pick was a miracle. The second round pick hit .267 in college. Zunino hit .348 in College.

The Draft Day video on Luke Stevenson:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owq3dXpNSgE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5oczLHvZ-g

Looks like he's got a bit of Big Dumper in him. More running speed, too.
The comps with Raleigh's college stats paint a solid future.....or not....

[harmony]

The first round pick was a miracle. The second round pick hit .267 in college. Zunino hit .348 in College.

The Draft Day video on Luke Stevenson:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owq3dXpNSgE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5oczLHvZ-g

Looks like he's got a bit of Big Dumper in him. More running speed, too.
The comps with Raleigh's college stats paint a solid future.....or not....

Luke Stevenson is apparently happy with his destination:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5oczLHvZ-g