Does anybody know how to follow the draft live on line? Also I heard it's spread over 3 days. If true what rounds are which days?
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That is correct the draft will be conducted over 3 days this year.
MLB.com provides "Draft Tracker" on their website with live audio updates of each pick as they happen.
MLB Network (Ch. 213 Direct TV) will televise the first round of the 2009 draft.
The first day of the draft is June 9th at 6pm (EST)
Rounds 1-3 including sandwich / comp rounds
2nd Day June 10th
Rounds 4-30
3rd Day June 11th
Rounds 31-50
MLB.com provides "Draft Tracker" on their website with live audio updates of each pick as they happen.
MLB Network (Ch. 213 Direct TV) will televise the first round of the 2009 draft.
The first day of the draft is June 9th at 6pm (EST)
Rounds 1-3 including sandwich / comp rounds
2nd Day June 10th
Rounds 4-30
3rd Day June 11th
Rounds 31-50
Also very interesting pre-draft reading...
Perfect Game / PGCrosschecker (the largest sponsor of our site, which means they keep the HS Baseball Web free for all of you to enjoy), has a lot of good write-ups on the top prospects in this year's draft:
http://www.pgcrosschecker.com/...le.aspx?article=1494
They have just posted in-depth scouting reports on all the top prospects for the 2009 draft, most of whom they have seen play many times. Great stuff!
Julie
Perfect Game / PGCrosschecker (the largest sponsor of our site, which means they keep the HS Baseball Web free for all of you to enjoy), has a lot of good write-ups on the top prospects in this year's draft:
http://www.pgcrosschecker.com/...le.aspx?article=1494
They have just posted in-depth scouting reports on all the top prospects for the 2009 draft, most of whom they have seen play many times. Great stuff!
Julie
What time each day?
Day 1 starts at 6 PM
day 2 - noon
day 3 - 1130
day 3 - 1130
I can't wait.
Hey 316sports,
I like your site but was wondering how come you didn't list any players/pitchers from th ACBL? I was at 2 games yesterday but games actually started late last week.
I like your site but was wondering how come you didn't list any players/pitchers from th ACBL? I was at 2 games yesterday but games actually started late last week.
Good luck to everybody who has a son who may be drafted - hope the next three days have positive outcomes - we'll be pulling for you!
Yes, best wishes to everyone! It seems like our members' sons are usually pretty well represented in every draft year. 
Please feel free to share good news with us!!!
Julie
Please feel free to share good news with us!!!
Julie
Tomorrow (actually the next 3 days) is going to be an exciting day for so many families around the country. Congrats to all of the fine young men who have earned the opportunity to be selected in the 2009 MLB Draft.
I can't wait to watch tomorrow as 6 players that I have coached have a chance to go in the 1st round!
I can't wait to watch tomorrow as 6 players that I have coached have a chance to go in the 1st round!
quote:Originally posted by plash3:
Hey 316sports,
I like your site but was wondering how come you didn't list any players/pitchers from th ACBL? I was at 2 games yesterday but games actually started late last week.
Trust me, I wish I could cover them more than I do. The ACBL and the Cal Ripken League specifically don't put out timely boxscores, which makes my job quite difficult.
I'm not sure about the ACBL league in general but I can speak for the Kutztown Rockies. I attended their twin bill in Peekskill Ny. and by the time I made the 3 hour drive home the stats were posted. I do realize you got an extremly difficult job but I also think it's well worth. From what I see so far you do a real nice job. I look forward to much enjoyment following this site for the next several months.
Thanks...The Rockies(and a couple of other teams) have their stats posted, but I simply don't have the time to look through each individual teams pages.
Draft days are emotional trip.... I hope everyones dream comes true!
I 2nd njbb's words. Good luck to all. Here's wishing you get that phone call he's been dreaming of for 10 years.
Early reports coming in have the Pirates taking Sanchez from B.C. I honestly don't know what they are thinking.
I have seen reports where the Red Sox are on the Sanchez Kid from BC
He was #4 overall. pretty sweet . I am finding watching this very interesting. Can learn a lot about how everthing comes together when these teams are choosing. I have never watched before and I am enjoying this.
Listening to live draft.Taking notes: things discussed for those who miss
1. Sign ability
2.Have to be able to hit bottom line
3.Pitcher rich draft
4.Hit to all fields
5. cold weather players are looked at to have more upside sometimes
6.Like players from strong programs
7. Like players that have made it to playoffs and know how to win
8.mentally and physicaly ready
9. MLB body type right
10. Physically not being ready to go out
Thats so far what I have been hearing talked about
1. Sign ability
2.Have to be able to hit bottom line
3.Pitcher rich draft
4.Hit to all fields
5. cold weather players are looked at to have more upside sometimes
6.Like players from strong programs
7. Like players that have made it to playoffs and know how to win
8.mentally and physicaly ready
9. MLB body type right
10. Physically not being ready to go out
Thats so far what I have been hearing talked about
I agree it's nice being able to watch draft unfold live. Best part IMO was watching the reaction of the kid and family from Millville N.J. That's what it's all about. I think it's pretty sad that we had to wait till 25/26? pick to see this interaction from those players that this day is all about.
Mike Trout, the announcers have said over and over that its for the kids and more kids should be there.Exciting to watch that young man.
quote:Originally posted by fanofgame:
He was #4 overall. pretty sweet . I am finding watching this very interesting. Can learn a lot about how everthing comes together when these teams are choosing. I have never watched before and I am enjoying this.
Junior faced Sanchez weekend before last in the Austin Regional...Sanchez went 1 for 3 against him with 1 K and 1 double. He's a big, strong, kid.
Definately agree with Reynolds on more kids needing to be there.
If you're a kid, why would you go? Unless you're a sure early first rounder, why would you want to sit there all that time, under scrutiny of the world? There's no point in it and no reason to put yourself through the extra pressure.
I don't see a benefit to the kid.
I don't see a benefit to the kid.
It was still fun watching Mike Trout get called.His whole family was there and pretty exciting moment. I agree long trip if your not a first rounder.
I think that's our point. There were no early first rounders there. It took till Mike Trout went with pick #25 that we got to see the excitement that was missing all night. I think it's already changing from a game to a business for some of these guys.
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I understand why not...
...but this I know...
...If it were my kid and I knew he was going in the first round...and they offered...we would be there...with Bells and Whistles...and we'd jump and cry and and provide all the excitement they would want...
...MLB are you listening? We'll take the red eye...can be there by the opening bell tomorrow...
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I understand why not...
...but this I know...
...If it were my kid and I knew he was going in the first round...and they offered...we would be there...with Bells and Whistles...and we'd jump and cry and and provide all the excitement they would want...
...MLB are you listening? We'll take the red eye...can be there by the opening bell tomorrow...
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Just give me the word and I'll he there cheering for little observer 44
My son's long time little league and youth ball teammate, Trayce Thompson, went in the second round. This kid was always a world beater, his dad was the #1 pick in the 1979 NBA draft.
We were a pretty good little league ballclub! When my son and Trayce were 11, there were two other kids on the team who ended up playing D1 college sports. Some good athletes on that team,
We were a pretty good little league ballclub! When my son and Trayce were 11, there were two other kids on the team who ended up playing D1 college sports. Some good athletes on that team,
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And we'll bring the posse Baby!...
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quote:Originally posted by 08Dad:
Just give me the word and I'll he there cheering for little observer 44
And we'll bring the posse Baby!...
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Wonder if Clint would come - one heck of a posse then...
sons little league teammate just went in second round to the mets! NY hometowner Steve Matz -big HS lefty pitcher thowing 90. was supposed to attend Coastal carolina but, dont think so.
Since I am a Mets fan, this is double the fun!
Congrats Steve!
Since I am a Mets fan, this is double the fun!
Congrats Steve!
JR Murphy is a monster. He has some big decisions to make.
quote:Originally posted by plash3:
I agree it's nice being able to watch draft unfold live. Best part IMO was watching the reaction of the kid and family from Millville N.J. That's what it's all about. I think it's pretty sad that we had to wait till 25/26? pick to see this interaction from those players that this day is all about.
Couldn't have happened to a nicer kid. (and a very good player)
Mike is a year younger than my son however they played against each other in high school and were part of the same summer program.
I have to give props to the kid and his family for sweating it out with the baseball world watching. It could have been a little awkward if the Angles didn't pull the trigger however I think he had a pretty good idea it was going to happen.
Congratulations Mike!!!!
Congrats to Mike Trout and his family. Son's high school team played him twice this year, the kid can hit and fly. Fastest player I have ever seen.
I had a lump in my throat watching him and his family beaming. I think after watching that last night more players and families will accept the invitations in the years to come.
This year Trout, last year jerseyson and many others respresenting New Jersey very well.
We've come a long way baby!!
I had a lump in my throat watching him and his family beaming. I think after watching that last night more players and families will accept the invitations in the years to come.
This year Trout, last year jerseyson and many others respresenting New Jersey very well.
We've come a long way baby!!
quote:Originally posted by fanofgame:
Listening to live draft.Taking notes: things discussed for those who miss
1. Sign ability
2.Have to be able to hit bottom line
3.Pitcher rich draft
4.Hit to all fields
5. cold weather players are looked at to have more upside sometimes
6.Like players from strong programs
7. Like players that have made it to playoffs and know how to win
8.mentally and physicaly ready
9. MLB body type right
10. Physically not being ready to go out
Thats so far what I have been hearing talked about
fanofgame,
Agree, not sure if it falls under #8 but Makeup was mentioned numerous time by John Hart and the guy to his left (might have been a scout). Makeup was a factor on almost every first round pick.
I've read that here alot and believed it but last night it came from the horse's mouth.
i'm a little late to the dance, but good luck the rest of the way for our websters in the draft.
congrats to those selected yesterday, it is a very exciting time.
congrats to those selected yesterday, it is a very exciting time.