After the coaching change, Julio came back from injury and was almost on fire both defense and hitting. He’s gonna have an amazing bounce back year in 2025 for Seattle.
it would be really cool to see you guys put your drafted teams into mlb the show and simulate the season. would really give some “answers” to these “what if” scenarios. and make for really good off season content, breaking down the season that your drafted teams have
Harris really didn't have a chance of making a team. Strider is cause Dalton who set up the lists probably just looked on fangraphs and wrote down the best guys and Strider wasn't there cause he wasn't qualified.
@ I don't agree with Harris not having a chance. I can see not picking him over Chourio but to not even bring him up in the conversation. Elite defense and not far removed from Rookie of the Year.
Elly had a better Rookie and Sophmore campaign that Witt and is a switch hitter who almost stole 70 bases in his first full year. If he cuts down the strikeouts even a little but to see more walks or better pitches he’s going to be a monster.
@ Do not care. I’m a royals fan watch so many games there every year. Just absolutely terrible on hitters especially in April when it is still cold. Basically impossible for anyone to hit one out there on a cold day. Hitters and pitchers that played in kc will tell you the same thing.
I’m kinda just getting back in to baseball, so I’m looking at a lot of stats and catching up with everything. In 2024, he had a 30.5 ft/s sprint speed (1st in MLB) and also hit a 468 ft HR (9th in MLB). I’m not quite sure exactly how the sprint speed stat works, but I think that’s an average, not a maximum, but either way, it was the fastest in the league. Those two stats back to back just seem crazy to me lol. All while playing shortstop VERY well. I’m not even a Royals fan, I’m actually a fan of one of their division rivals, the White Sox (unfortunately lmao). But I’m starting to like Witt a LOT. Like, favorite player in the league, not even just this draft.
Elly is more valuable, more talented, more upside, bigger tools, switch hitter, steals 70 bags, elite defense.more power. Has only played a season and a half, and the judgment from you all is absurd. Just wait.... just wait.
@ they aren’t knocking elly they are saying Witt is way clear which is the truth. He had the same tools and has translated it into consistency. He is the modern day Arod.
They can keep Skeenes for like 4.5 more years before they've got to trade him, but if they trade him early oh my. They could develop into a respectable franchise with that sort of hypothetical
Cubs need to bundle 3-4 young guys for 1 impact now guys with 3-4 years of control. CJ Abrams Henry Davis type or maybe a team like Rockies that need volume of guys to fill out a roster because of lack of spending
FWIW, here are the top two Steamer fWAR projections for players 26 and under for 2025 at each position: C Bailey 4.4, Kirk 3.9 1B Vlad Jr 4.8, Casas 2.4 2B McLain 3.6, Gimenez 3.5 3B Lewis 3.3, Westburg 3.2 SS Witt Jr 7.4, Henderson 7.1 OF Soto 6.5, JRod 6.1, Tatis 5.8, Harris II 5.0, Merrill 4.8, Carroll 4.8 SP Skenes 5.8, Crochet 4.8 Utility Elly 4.9, Lee 4.1 So who did you guys miss? Moreno (3.8) and Diaz (3.0) picked over both Bailey and Kirk. Garcia Jr (2.8) over Gimenez. Vientos (2.8) over Westburg. Greene (4.0) and Chourio (3.3) over Harris II and Lee.
Julio Rodriguez has 1 good month per season. He shouldn’t have been considered. And there’s no reason at this point to talk about a “Julio Year.” His rookie year was good and they immediately gave him a massive contract that he has so far underplayed.
Jake “Talkin’” himself out of picking the two players most vocal “never” being Yankees… Mr. Anywhere but there & Mr. I wa$n’t worth it, but I wa$ worth it $oto 😅
The Leo DiCaprio Draft
24 likes, it'd be a shame if it got to 25
Now it’s gone back down to 23! Truly the dream scenario 😮😂
The Leo is a weirdocaprio draft
Lol brilliant
Nooo don’t turn 25
Love the editing! Getting to see the lineup being drafted is great. Don't have to wait for the social media post
Great to see Trev back home and safe!
Crochet over Strider is kind of insane no? I have to imagine they just forgot about him because he wasn’t even mentioned
That’s what I was thinking. Or they’re really concerned with his injury and do t think he will bounce back
First year back can be dicey but he’s also not going to be ready to start the season
he missed the whole year that's all. But I agree they should have at least mentioned why they can't pick him.
@ if that’s the case why would eury perez be a on the list?
After the coaching change, Julio came back from injury and was almost on fire both defense and hitting. He’s gonna have an amazing bounce back year in 2025 for Seattle.
it would be really cool to see you guys put your drafted teams into mlb the show and simulate the season. would really give some “answers” to these “what if” scenarios. and make for really good off season content, breaking down the season that your drafted teams have
trev face at the biggest thing since pitch clock had me dying there
First time I’ve laughed out loud in a minute
Strider and Michael Harris II not even being mentioned as a possibility is crazy
Well now im not even sure I want to watch the video lol. I can see arguments for not putting them, but not even mentioning them is preposterous.
Mentioned Eury Perez over Strider...do these guys even watch baseball?
Harris really didn't have a chance of making a team. Strider is cause Dalton who set up the lists probably just looked on fangraphs and wrote down the best guys and Strider wasn't there cause he wasn't qualified.
@ I don't agree with Harris not having a chance. I can see not picking him over Chourio but to not even bring him up in the conversation. Elite defense and not far removed from Rookie of the Year.
Harris has a 5.2 WAR season on the books brother.
I feel like the slow start has a lot of people underestimating Chourio, good pick. (I might be slightly biased as a Brewers fan)
For those wondering, Adley will be 27 before the season.
no one taking yamamoto is nuts!!!
Skenes and Crochet are better. Not nuts at all.
After Jake drafted Witt was saying to myself please take Gunnar in UTIL next to throw off Trevor, very pleased he did so.
Draft? Jakes and my dream? On a Wednesday. Hell yes
Glad to see Trev back in his setup, this is a fun draft concept. Trevs team is elite
Lets look at the total BWar at end of 2025 to determine whose team better
The fact I can’t make this team anymore….. really hurts.
Great draft, gotta let bbd pick though! Would make for more strategic picks imo
Don’t really see how de la Cruz is same tier as Witt Jr…none of the stats come close…and he doesn’t play at bam box like Cincy
Isn’t the royals stadium pretty hitter friendly as well? Regardless Witt is clearly well above the competition.
@@blakecheboyganpark factor says it is but in reality it is not. Kauffman is huge and home runs become outs there very often.
@@nathanbarnes9373it’s one of the worst for home runs but one of the best for doubles and triples.
Elly had a better Rookie and Sophmore campaign that Witt and is a switch hitter who almost stole 70 bases in his first full year. If he cuts down the strikeouts even a little but to see more walks or better pitches he’s going to be a monster.
@ Do not care. I’m a royals fan watch so many games there every year. Just absolutely terrible on hitters especially in April when it is still cold. Basically impossible for anyone to hit one out there on a cold day. Hitters and pitchers that played in kc will tell you the same thing.
Bobby Witt Jr is my #1 pick easily. The guy can do everything on the field.
I’m kinda just getting back in to baseball, so I’m looking at a lot of stats and catching up with everything. In 2024, he had a 30.5 ft/s sprint speed (1st in MLB) and also hit a 468 ft HR (9th in MLB). I’m not quite sure exactly how the sprint speed stat works, but I think that’s an average, not a maximum, but either way, it was the fastest in the league. Those two stats back to back just seem crazy to me lol. All while playing shortstop VERY well.
I’m not even a Royals fan, I’m actually a fan of one of their division rivals, the White Sox (unfortunately lmao). But I’m starting to like Witt a LOT. Like, favorite player in the league, not even just this draft.
@ he's a special talent to me the no brainer pick for this exercise
Swaggy V is Mark Vientos' nickname. Respect the swag.
The fact there was ANY question about who the best SS in baseball is is insane
It's very plausible that Elly takes the same year 3 leap Witt did.
@@wallacecreed4746elly strikes out too much
@ so does Aaron judge and he’s the best hitter since Barry bonds
I for one, welcome our new bot overlords. And we appreciate your warmth and thank you for the inspiration.
Michael Harris II?
You should also do an over 36 team? Not sure what’s considered old now but that would be an interesting draft.
Jake was basically channeling the Orioles draft strategy.
However one of the great sneaky picks on Jake’s team is vientos i think he’s gonna continue to get more confident the man can rake
Looking at their respective years last year, boy did Bobby blow Elly out of the water. Not in the same stratosphere
must be nice to get to play the white sux 10 times a year and have 4 homers a series
Trev’s lineup is slightly better but Jake has the best pitcher in the world so he clearly wins
Fun idea for an episode!
Eps like this one make me miss jimmy and bbd so much more than normal.
I moss jimmy and bbd too. lol
@hustlecrowe9440 lmao auto correct is the dumbest thing sometimes. Why it do be dirty like that lol
The under 26 race war draft
"I'm worried my team is getting a little too white" absolutely sent me
Vladdy as the #1 pick is kinda crazy
The most underrated guy under 26 is Michael Harris Jr.
That NYM and grimace shirt is diabolical
Bryce Turang bunted for a single off my road to the show pitcher.. Im throwing at his head next season
no Adley ???? wow catcher position is stepping up with a lot of quality!!!
Cal is the best catcher in MLB
Is it just me or does it feel weird to put Elly in the same conversation as Bobby and Gunnar
He has more OMG moments but definitely still 3rd in that group for now
@@acelm8437I wouldn’t say he has more crazy moments than Witt. Makes the crazy plays while still not making tons of errors.
Not at all. Elly can take the same year 3 leap Witt did.
Elly is more valuable, more talented, more upside, bigger tools, switch hitter, steals 70 bags, elite defense.more power. Has only played a season and a half, and the judgment from you all is absurd. Just wait.... just wait.
@ they aren’t knocking elly they are saying Witt is way clear which is the truth. He had the same tools and has translated it into consistency. He is the modern day Arod.
Little too many cuts rob, I like the unedited versions better 🙏🙏🙏
what happened to BBD?
I would love to know too. He's still on Wake n Jake but wondering why he's not on the flagship anymore 😕
Jackson Merrill not making it is wild
I'm shocked that Trev didn't pick Skenes #1
Here to draft the bots on my team
soto is like 30 let’s be real here
Paul Skenes will get a huge return in 2 years when the Pirates trade him instead of extending him.
I hate this is the norm on any player in Pittsburgh
If they botch Paul Skenes, im literally done being a fan.
They can keep Skeenes for like 4.5 more years before they've got to trade him, but if they trade him early oh my.
They could develop into a respectable franchise with that sort of hypothetical
@ShrexyGuy I think they hang onto him for a max of 3 more years before trading him.
Yamamoto gonna have a better 2025 than Crochet book it
no doubt
Bobby baseball>>>
No one talks about the Trev BBD feud that caused BBD to walk away from Talkin Baseball 😢
Jk you guys are awesome, go to for all things baseball
Jake's team > Trev's team
The lack of Patrick Bailey being mentioned is tragic
He was mentioned by Trev when he was picking a catcher, he said I really want to take Patrick Bailey but I’m not
@ hand up that’s on me then. I was listening at work lol
Cubs need to bundle 3-4 young guys for 1 impact now guys with 3-4 years of control. CJ Abrams Henry Davis type or maybe a team like Rockies that need volume of guys to fill out a roster because of lack of spending
All of them are probably future dodgers when Guggenheim throws them $1B
I take coach Trev team Tatis jr , Soto and Vlads power with de la Cruz speed and I think crochet is gonna shape up to be big time Ace
Personally Im taking logan o'hoppe for catcher
Luis Garcia Jr. is a lefty, not a switch hitter. He’s still that guy though.
Bobby’s defense is farrrrrr better than Gunnar’s
Why do I love hearing these guys talk about baseball. I fucking hate that i love it. Whatever
Jake and Trevs teams HATE each other.
Before the bots
Just in time
I think Bartolo turns 27 this year right 👀👀
Trevor is Aj Hawk just less wild
FWIW, here are the top two Steamer fWAR projections for players 26 and under for 2025 at each position:
C Bailey 4.4, Kirk 3.9
1B Vlad Jr 4.8, Casas 2.4
2B McLain 3.6, Gimenez 3.5
3B Lewis 3.3, Westburg 3.2
SS Witt Jr 7.4, Henderson 7.1
OF Soto 6.5, JRod 6.1, Tatis 5.8, Harris II 5.0, Merrill 4.8, Carroll 4.8
SP Skenes 5.8, Crochet 4.8
Utility Elly 4.9, Lee 4.1
So who did you guys miss? Moreno (3.8) and Diaz (3.0) picked over both Bailey and Kirk. Garcia Jr (2.8) over Gimenez. Vientos (2.8) over Westburg. Greene (4.0) and Chourio (3.3) over Harris II and Lee.
Patrick Bailey snub
I think Jordan Westburg will outperform everyone else at 3rd
Michael Harris, II
Trev’s team clears. Sorry Jakeypoo
Luis Garcia ain’t a switch hitter
Why don't you guys simulate your teams against each other in MLB the Show?
If Elly ever figures out how to suppress his strikeouts, he’s easy HOF. But his strikeout numbers are scary…
Julio Rodriguez has 1 good month per season. He shouldn’t have been considered. And there’s no reason at this point to talk about a “Julio Year.” His rookie year was good and they immediately gave him a massive contract that he has so far underplayed.
ydkb
Jake “Talkin’” himself out of picking the two players most vocal “never” being Yankees… Mr. Anywhere but there & Mr. I wa$n’t worth it, but I wa$ worth it $oto 😅
Picking Yanier Diaz over Cal Raleigh is a joke
Raleigh is 28
No Adley!? Crazy
He’ll be 27 by opening day
@@ChoclateThunder01ahh, makes sense, thanks!
Gunnar as util is cheating come on
Where is Big Baby David
don’t diss Wyatt
Free Trevor Bauer
livy dunne the it girl of our gen ? literally it’s a meme dude, who cares
Yainer over Moreno was an L
Pre you know what about Tatis. You can say, he did steroids. We don't forget
For the algo
Chourio > Merrill
Bobby Witt jr should be the unanimous first overall pick. He’s arguably the best player in baseball.
I don't think anybody is reasonably taking Witt over Judge or Ohtani
@ For judge honestly I would. I’m taking a 5 tool shortstop over an outfielder with an insane bat any day if I’m building a team.
Would anyone ever say "I think my team is looking a little too hispanic" or " a little too black"?
Only Padre I'd want on my team is Merrill. The rest of their best are TOXIC!
tatis is the most overrated player without his PEDs and he's a crybaby
Didn’t even mention the 1.01 pick at catcher Adley Rutschman 🤔🤔
Too old
Who’s gonna tell Jake WAR is a flawed stat
The racial tension in this draft was palpable.
race war draft
churio before MERRILL is a joke
It's okay to not do an episode sometimes
I take coach Trev team Tatis jr , Soto and Vlads power with de la Cruz speed and I think crochet is gonna shape up to be big time Ace