20 rounds but we might miss out on some of the prep kids. There will also be unstaffed signings although the Angels haven’t done as much there as I’d like
Does Perry have 1 more HS pick left in him to finish up the draft?
As a drafting strategy, I like those late-round HS fliers. $150K might be enough to sign them… like it was for Manny’s kid last year, who by the way is having a pretty solid year in the ACL.
Seattle takes a huge gamble on Cameron Appenzeller, ranked #58, but a HS Sr.
FYI people should read CBS Sports. They are rating Shores as the Halos best pick after round one. And touting him as a potential all-star. FWIW.
All my dreams are dead. I hate this draft.
You wanted more kids. Perry is delivering with all the HS kids
#559 – Ivan Tatis – SS
Unranked. HS Sr.
9 HS picks
I wonder if any relation to Fernando
Baseball academy standout, a la Mikey Cascino.
Sooo many Georgia signs here.
I have to think one or two scouts came over from the Braves to the Angels org recently. The geographic concentration is emphatic. 7-8 guys drafted from the Braves backyard.
A little hopium here
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBEAUr9xD8b/?igsh=NW41anliNHlyZnVz
Reds take a gamble on HS SR Ethan Moore – ranked 100
YouTube video about our 14th rounder when he was a wee 13-year-old. They billed him as the “next Mike Trout”!
#529 – Angelo Smith – P
Unranked
You get a pitcher, you get a pitcher, everybody gets a pitcher!!!!!
Relief specialist?
one note-
- Can solve a rubik’s cube in under a minute
Another college reliever.
Just read Talon’s bio. Astounding. But doesn’t scream “signability.” Screams playing-with-house-money survivorism… kind of kid who’s already had to confront the possibility of life without baseball and can make big-picture decisions without factoring money. Or who knows? Maybe he’ll grab the money while it’s there. Seems like it would take well north of $1M.
But if you are a 2x TJS survivor you would be cognizant that there aint many successful 3 timers. And as Billy Eppler once said there are only so many explosions in each pitching arm so maybe he realizes its now or never for his major league dream and his life ?
This is true.
I’m reading his bio, and unless I’m misunderstanding, it reads like he got 2 TJs, but one on each arm:
He had Tommy John surgery on his left elbow before his high school career began, though he learned to throw right-handed so he could play while rehabbing.
Not that it makes that any better…
I don’t think he’s a true ambidextrous pitcher like Jurangelo. Both surgeries on left arm.
How much stock do you put in social media posts?
That looks promising!
Maybe some method to the HS hurler madness: It balances out the Halos’ international 2025 crop, which is hitter-heaver with Davilillo, Betances, et al.
The lower ranks are weak on pitching, and the four upper affiliates are really weak on bats. Perry seems to think the former is the key issue to address.
What’s the story with Henry Ford? Draft-eligible sophomore, not satisfied with late 2nd round mock?
Which tell me he’s feeling much more secure about his job than many people on this site believe (or wish to believe?)
#499 – Cole Raymond – P
Unranked. HS Sr.
another HS SP ahahhahahahaha
Actually ranked on BA at 327.
Raymond was an impact two-way prep for Connecticut-based Avon Old Farms when healthy. Scouts like him best on the mound. He’s a 6-foot-4, 190-pound righthander who attacks hitters from a low three-quarters arm slot. He mostly works with a two-pitch mix that includes a low-90s fastball that has been up to 95 mph, and he has impressive power on a short-breaking slider for a high school pitcher. He throws his breaking ball consistently in the mid 80s. Raymond has also thrown a handful of low-80s changeups, though that pitch remains in its nascent stage. Raymond’s underlying pitch metrics should appeal to teams, though he’s a bit more raw than other prep arms given his cold-weather background and a cautious pitching schedule. Raymond is committed to Georgia Tech.
Maybe he can hit. Mark Trumbo?
My “unranked” comment was just based on MLB Top 250.
The Padres drafted Cardell!
#469 – Gage Harrelson – OF
Unranked
Definitely a UDFA type. Getting into that territory now.
Grant Jay fell all the way to the 12th and the Mariners scooped him.
That’s both a surprising fall, and z potentially great late pickup.
Ryan Johnson’s battery mate last year?
Yep. He was one of my draft targets in the 5-7 rounds. Has a lot of power and positional flexibility, but also a reasonable shot to stay behind the dish. Thought he’d make a good pair with Johnson.
Someone is going to jump in on Jack Bauers, it’s after the 10th round so no penalties if failed to sign. Of course, he has a mid-first round slot asking value.
Theres still time . It hasn’t been 24 Hours yet.
You have to convince him to break his commitment to CTU also.
6 High School pitchers now?
Has Perry lost his mind?
Exactly. Who is skipping school as a 14th round pick?
What are we getting for slot money ? If Bremner signs for around Anderson’s dollars thats $1.8 million plus 5% overage which is another $800K. Unless some these high schoolers take slot thats not enough to sign all of these high school pitchers. Perry’s probably going to throw it out there and see who blinks first.
Maybe some of these long in the tooth College Relievers will take a discount just like Cortez did last year?
My puny dream of drafting Cardell Thibodaux is still alive.
Grabbed by Padres
Sooooo…. what are we actually gonna sign after round 5? two of these high school kids?
Angels 2025 Draft Picks Rounds 11-20
Team bonus pools are allocated to the picks in rounds 1 through 10. If a team fails to sign a draft pick, they forfeit the slot value of that pick from their draft pool.
For the remainder of the draft, teams can sign players for up to $150,000 with no penalty. Any payment above $150,000 is counted against the team’s bonus pool. This creates a dynamic in which high school players with college commitments are drafted after the 10th round. Teams will try to sign early picks for less than slot value and allocate the savings towards a prepster drafted later.
Perry Minasian has been a follower of this strategy for years and with Tyler Bremner a surprise pick at #2, could have funds available to try to buy some late round talent. Follow along here.