About this episode
On this special episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney is joined by David Seifert and Chris Burke for a mock draft of the first 30 picks of the upcoming MLB Draft. The group focuses on the college players likely to be selected while also calling out the high school players (and their college commitments) likely to be picked in that range. 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message 00:35 Draft Podcast Overview 01:30 Chris Burke's Draft Day Story 05:44 David Seifert's Scouting Memories 07:58 Mock Draft Begins 08:52 Top Draft Picks Analysis 17:15 Top High School Prospects Discussion 29:42 Top College Prospects and Metrics 42:06 Analyzing Devin Taylor's Performance 43:37 Wehiwa Aloy, a Risky Pick 45:00 Drafting Strategy for the Rays 45:31 High School vs. College Prospects 48:08 Gage Wood's Potential 49:49 Evaluating Shortstops and Outfielders 01:09:35 Late-Round Gems and Undervalued Players 01:12:31 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up The D1Baseball Podcast is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you'll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at Academy.com. D1Baseball is the #1 source for college baseball. Subscribe to our show to get the best college baseball podcast straight to your Apple Podcasts or Spotify feed all year round. Reviews and 5-star ratings are greatly appreciated! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .