08-27-2014, 07:33 AM
That high in the draft, I don't see how one could justify taking Smith or Santillan at 11 over Monarca's upside and talent. Also, with all the flack you give left handed pitching, The best pitcher in the draft is a lefty, and most of the lefties taken have a 95MPH heater or stronger. I do think if lefties are going to succeed, they either need at least 50% GB ratio with at least a 95 mph fastball or 96mph+ with at least 30-40% GB. I just don't think passing up on that upside and talent over looking for a right handed guy is exactly smart that high in the draft, especially when the talent is there. Zeke Shaw out of Cleveland will be a great tool to observe with that respect. I do respect the analysis though, and I'm interested in the fact that you don't think Brandon Hertz was a bad pick at that point in the draft while most people do.