Thoughts on day one of the MLB Draft; Day Two Tracker
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Key Points:
- Florida State had a strong first day in the MLB draft, with Landon Thome (No. 34), Kaden Waechter (No. 55), Wes Mendes (No. 57), Myles Bailey (No. 75), and Brayden Dowd (No. 88) all selected within the top three rounds.
- Landon Thome was picked by the White Sox at No. 34 after they traded up, with a slot value of $2.9 million, aligning closely with his projected signing value.
- Kaden Waechter, despite not being highly ranked pre-draft, was valued for his athleticism and MLB bloodlines, leading to an over-slot signing projection of $1.76 million.
- Myles Bailey was drafted by the Cubs at the final pick of the second round, with expectations of a signing bonus potentially starting at $2 million, exceeding his $1.12 million slot value.
- With Bailey leaving for the pros, Florida State is expected to quickly recruit a first baseman, while day two of the draft may see early selections of FSU pitchers like Trey Beard, Bryson Moore, and John Abraham.
