2022 MLB Draft Day 1 complete coverage

Day 1 of the MLB Draft is within the books, with the primary 80 alternatives masking Rounds 1 and a pair of, eight compensation picks and Competitive Balance Rounds A and B. Read beneath for a rundown of all Day 1 picks, together with evaluation of all Round 1 alternatives from MLB Pipeline consultants Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo.

The Draft continues Monday with rounds 3-10. MLB.com will stream all 9 rounds, beginning at 2 p.m. ET, with one minute between picks. The Draft concludes with rounds 11-20 on Tuesday, beginning at 2 p.m. ET, with no delay between alternatives, all heard on MLB.com.

1) Orioles: Jackson Holliday, SS, Stillwater (Okla.) HS
Despite all of the chatter that the Orioles may do a reduction deal and choose a participant who would signal for a bonus beneath the really helpful allotment, they went for expertise at No. 1 general. Holliday is the very best mixture of hitting skill and ceiling on this Draft, and an excellent match for a powerful Orioles farm system. He’s a legit five-tool shortstop, who improved in all phases of his recreation this spring. MLB Network’s Harold Reynolds in contrast him to Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. on the printed and I like that comp. – Callis More >

2) D-backs: Druw Jones, OF, Wesleyan HS, Peachtree Corners, Ga.
Everybody knew the D-backs coveted Jones they usually pounced on the top-rated participant on MLB Pipeline’s Top 250. It’s a straightforward comparability, however he reminds so many evaluators of his father, Andruw Jones, on the identical age. He has the identical Gold Glove potential in middle discipline and he has probably the greatest power-speed mixtures on this Draft. I do know all people focuses on the instruments first, and rightfully so, however he has a sophisticated strategy and really feel for his swing as effectively. This is the primary time the highest two general picks within the Draft have been the sons of former Major Leaguers. – Callis More >

3) Rangers: Kumar Rocker, RHP, Tri-City ValleyCats (Frontier League)
Well we knew this Draft was going to be unpredictable, however we didn’t comprehend it was going to show like this so rapidly. Rocker, in fact, was a contender to go No. 1 general within the ‘21 Draft and went No. 10 to the Mets, who determined to not supply him any signing bonus due to issues about his medicals. That meant he needed to come again to the Draft this 12 months. He pitched effectively in Independent ball this summer season, although it was revealed just lately that he had shoulder surgical procedure final fall. The Rangers clearly felt comfy sufficient to take him very excessive — and to come back to an settlement on a contract with a $5.2 million bonus simply hours later, a supply instructed MLB Pipeline’s Jim Callis. Rocker will get to reunite together with his Vanderbilt teammate Jack Leiter, who represented the Rangers within the Futures Game in L.A. on Saturday. – Mayo More >

4) Pirates: Termarr Johnson, INF, Mays HS, Ga.
The Pirates need to be joyful right here as a result of it looks as if they locked on Johnson late if he didn’t go No. 1 to the Orioles. He’s the very best pure hitter within the Draft, and lots of scouts say he’s the very best pure highschool hitter they’ve ever seen. Yes, he’s in all probability a second baseman as a professional regardless of being listed as a shortstop now, but when he produces alongside the traces of Robinson Canó — and he’s succesful — that works out nice for Pittsburgh. – Callis More >

5) Nationals: Elijah Green, OF, IMG Academy, Bradenton, Fla.
The Nationals went upside right here with Green, who might need the best ceiling of any participant within the Draft. The son of former NFL Pro Bowl tight finish Eric Green, Elijah has unbelievable instruments. There have been some issues with swing and miss in his offensive recreation final summer season, however he answered them sufficient this summer season at IMG Academy to land within the prime 5. Green’s choice ensured that that is the primary Draft since 1971 that no faculty gamers have been chosen inside the prime 5 picks. – Mayo More >

6) Marlins: Jacob Berry, 3B/OF, Louisiana State
The Marlins bought the very best mixture of hitting skill, energy and plate self-discipline in faculty baseball with Berry. A comp I heard that I like is that he’s a switch-hitting model of White Sox outfielder Andrew Vaughn, who went No. 3 general in 2019 out of Cal. There are some questions on his defensive dwelling, however to his credit score, he desires to work to remain at third base. Even if he winds up within the outfield or first base and even as a chosen hitter, that bat will play. – Callis More >

7) Cubs: Cade Horton, RHP, Oklahoma
There was loads of late buzz that Horton may sneak into the highest 10 picks after his stellar postseason run and the Cubs made the transfer right here at seven. While he missed the entire 2021 season after Tommy John surgical procedure and didn’t actually catch hearth till his ultimate 5 begins this 12 months, he confirmed sufficient that in my thoughts he was the very best faculty pitcher obtainable. He’s a top quality athlete with a fastball that reaches 98 mph and a wipeout slider that touches 90. A two-way participant at Oklahoma, he might actually take off now that he’s wholesome and can focus solely on pitching. – Callis More >

8) Twins: Brooks Lee, SS, Cal Poly
Lee was a strong highschool prospect, however wished to play for his dad at Cal Poly. After getting back from a ugly hamstring and knee damage, he’s confirmed to be maybe the very best faculty hitter on this Draft class. He has an especially superior strategy on the plate and virtually by no means strikes out. There’s loads of energy to faucet into, which ought to serve him effectively since he in all probability profiles greatest at third base on the subsequent stage. – Mayo More >

9) Royals: Gavin Cross, OF, Virginia Tech
After an enormous summer season as the very best hitter for Team USA, Cross headed into the spring as probably the greatest all-around faculty hitters on this class. He did nothing to dampen the thrill by displaying off 5 common or higher instruments throughout the board. He has an opportunity to hit and with loads of energy. The Royals can ship him out as a middle fielder as a result of he has the velocity proper now to play there. Even if he finally slides to a nook, he has the offensive profile to suit there as effectively. – Mayo More >

10) Rockies: Gabriel Hughes, RHP, Gonzaga
Hughes is the primary totally wholesome pitcher to come back off the board as he took the ball each Friday for Gonzaga this 12 months. He bought drained close to the top of the season as he surpassed his career-high innings whole, however he’s a uncommon faculty arm with some ceiling and a possible three-pitch combine to associate with a prototypical beginning pitcher construct. – Mayo More >

11) Mets: Kevin Parada, C, Georgia Tech
With the surprises within the prime 10 picks, Parada wound up lasting longer than anticipated. The newest blue chip catching prospect to come back out of Georgia Tech following Jason Varitek, Matt Wieters and Joey Bart, he’s an offensive-minded backstop. He set a college document with 26 homers this spring and has good really feel for the barrel utilizing the entire discipline, whereas letting his energy come naturally. He catches effectively sufficient to stay behind the plate, however he’ll want to enhance his throwing. – Callis More >

12) Tigers: Jace Jung, 2B, Texas Tech
The Tigers actually wished a university bat at 12 and need to be happy that Jung bought right down to them. A possible top-five decide coming into the season, he was somewhat banged up bodily at Texas Tech this spring however continued to rake and managed the strike zone like he at all times has. He’s the same hitter to his older brother Josh, whom the Rangers took eighth general in 2019. There’s some query as as to whether Jung can keep at second base, however his bat ought to profile at quite a lot of positions. – Callis More >

13) Angels: Zach Neto, SS, Campbell
The shocker right here is that nearly anyone who did a mock draft had the Angels — who famously took pitchers with all 20 of their picks a 12 months in the past — taking a pitcher. Instead, they wound up with probably the greatest hitters in faculty baseball and the primary first-rounder in Campbell historical past. He has an unconventional setup with an enormous leg kick and an uphill swing, however he’s a profession .403 hitter because of his distinctive hand-eye coordination. He has a powerful arm at shortstop and his instincts could permit him to stay within the place, although he might wind up as an offensive second baseman. – Callis More >

14) Mets: Jett Williams, SS, Rockwall-Heath (Texas) HS
He’s the smallest participant on our Draft Top 250, however Jett Williams (listed at 5-foot-8, 175 kilos) can also be a private favourite of an terrible lot of scouts. He’s probably the greatest hitters in the highschool class with a fast right-handed stroke and a pleasant really feel for the barrel. He’s a plus runner with some sneaky pop and whereas there’s some query of him staying at shortstop, he ought to be capable of play second base, and at worst he’s a middle fielder. – Callis More >

15) Padres: Dylan Lesko, RHP, Buford HS, Ga.
Before Lesko had Tommy John surgical procedure in April, he was the overwhelming favourite to be the primary pitcher chosen. An ultra-polished highschool arm, he has a 92-97 mph fastball and probably the greatest highschool changeups in years. He additionally has an enhancing curveball and superior management. Even although he had his elbow reconstructed, he ought to transfer rapidly as soon as he comes again. – Callis More >

16) Guardians: Chase DeLauter, OF, James Madison
Wherever DeLauter has been, he’s hit, whether or not it’s at James Madison or within the Cape Cod League (a summer season wooden bat league for prime faculty prospects). Not each scout loves his mechanics on the plate, however he’s proven a capability to hit and with energy, with some of the superior approaches of any hitting prospect within the Draft. – Mayo More >

17) Phillies: Justin Crawford, OF, Bishop Gorman HS, Las Vegas
The son of longtime Major Leaguer Carl Crawford, Justin Crawford possesses loads of the identical instruments his dad did, notably the elite velocity. That velocity ought to allow him to be a basestealing menace all through his profession, and he has an excellent likelihood to remain in middle discipline, as a result of the one instrument he has higher than his dad is his throwing arm. It’s a top-of-the-lineup profile with an opportunity to be an above-average hitter. – Mayo More >

18) Reds: Cam Collier, 3B, Chipola (Fla.) JC
The son of former huge leaguer Lou Collier, Cam was slated to be within the class of 2023, however he reclassified and headed to Chipola Junior College as a substitute of his junior 12 months of highschool, making him one of many youngest gamers (17) on this Draft class. He confirmed a sophisticated hit instrument whereas at Chipola after which was unfazed when he headed to the Cape Cod League — a showcase league normally loaded with rising faculty juniors — this summer season. His title had been popping up as excessive as No. 4 at one level throughout Draft season. He has the instruments to stay at third base and will develop into the ability to profile there. – Mayo More >

19) A’s: Daniel Susac, C, Arizona
Susac is a Draft-eligible sophomore who has carried out extraordinarily effectively in each seasons on the University of Arizona. He can drive the ball to all fields with the possibility to have not less than above-average energy. He has a strong strategy on the plate, giving extra confidence he’ll hit sufficient to faucet into that energy constantly on the subsequent stage. A former highschool quarterback, he’s fairly athletic for his measurement (6-foot-4, 218 kilos) and proved to scouts that he can stick behind the plate and observe in his brother Andrew’s footsteps to the massive leagues. – Mayo More >

20) Braves: Owen Murphy, RHP, Riverside-Brookfield HS, Ill.
It’s at all times troublesome to pinpoint the place the highschool pitchers are going, and whereas Murphy bought loads of late consideration from scouts, I don’t assume anyone noticed him going at No. 20. (We had him ranked No. 48 on our pre-Draft rankings.) That mentioned, he’s a proficient two-way participant who excelled in the course of the showcase circuit final summer season and once more this spring. He has a low-90s fastball with high quality form and motion, lands his slider for strikes, and likewise mixes in a curveball and changeup. He’s a four-pitch man with good management and, oh by the best way, he completed among the many nationwide highschool leaders with 18 homers. He’ll be a full-time pitcher transferring ahead. – Callis More >

21) Mariners: Cole Young, SS, North Allegheny HS, Wexford, Pa.
If you see Young as soon as, you may not be wowed by one instrument. Watch him for every week, you understand that he can influence a recreation in some ways. A left-handed-hitting shortstop, Young has very spectacular bat-to-ball abilities and might drive the ball to all fields. He’s an above-average runner who has each likelihood to remain at shortstop with sufficient arm and vary to play the premier place. – Mayo More >

22) Cardinals: Cooper Hjerpe, LHP, Oregon State
In a 12 months when the school pitching crop was thinned out due to accidents, Hjerpe stands out for staying wholesome and for being some of the constant faculty starters within the recreation. He is the prototypical faculty lefty with comparatively common stuff, although his curveball is above common. Hjerpe has the power to command all three of his pitches. It all comes from a barely unorthodox supply that provides deception and makes for an uncomfortable at-bat. – Mayo More >

23) Blue Jays: Brandon Barriera, LHP, American Heritage HS, Plantation, Fla.
A product of Florida energy American Heritage — the identical highschool that produced Eric Hosmer and Deven Marrero amongst different latest huge leaguers — Barriera was the highest left-handed pitcher of any type on our Draft Top 250. He has three above-average pitches. His fastball goes as much as 96, and he possesses a low-80s slider and an excellent changeup, all of which he can command very effectively, particularly for a excessive schooler. – Mayo More >

24) Red Sox: Mikey Romero, SS, Orange Lutheran HS, Calif.
This is the second time in three years that the Red Sox have shocked folks by selecting a California highschool center infielder. In 2020, it was Nick Yorke with the No. 17 general decide, and this time it was Romero, a strong all-around shortstop prospect. Romero is a left-handed hitter with excellent contact abilities and loads of bat velocity to succeed on the subsequent stage. He has all of the defensive actions you’d need, and the sturdy arm besides, to stay at shortstop for a very long time. – Mayo More >

25) Yankees: Spencer Jones, OF, Vanderbilt
This decide has been rumored for some time. The Yankees — who famously make use of a pair of extraordinarily tall sluggers in Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton — actually like Jones’ mixture of measurement (6-foot-7, 225 kilos) and athleticism. His mixture of bat velocity, energy and leverage creates a ton of uncooked left-handed energy. He covers floor in proper discipline and has common arm energy. – Callis More >

26) White Sox: Noah Schultz, LHP, Oswego East HS, Ill.
I didn’t see this one coming. Schultz has a ton of upside, however I actually thought he was going to finish up at Vanderbilt as a substitute of signing. The White Sox — who presumably really feel assured they’ll signal the Illinois native — have an affinity for highschool pitchers they usually bought a extremely intriguing one within the 6-foot-9 left-hander with a low three-quarters arm slot. He can contact 96 mph together with his fastball and the sweep on his slider might make it unattainable to hit. – Callis More >

27) Brewers: Eric Brown Jr., SS, Coastal Carolina
We didn’t have Brown projected as a first-round decide (he was No. 63 on our pre-Draft rankings), however we knew that analytically pushed groups preferred him. He has an uncommon setup on the plate, however has nice hand-eye coordination and barrels balls with ease. He may very well be a 15-to-20-homer man and his excessive baseball IQ, strong arm energy, and fast fingers and toes make him probably the greatest defensive shortstops within the faculty ranks. – Mayo More >

28) Astros: Drew Gilbert, OF, Tennessee
The sparkplug on a Tennessee staff that ranked No. 1 for many of the faculty season, Gilbert has among the greatest bat-to-ball abilities on this 12 months’s faculty class. He can get somewhat too homer-happy at occasions, however he does have 15-to-20 homer energy with out promoting out. He’s a solid-to-plus runner who could be very aggressive on the bases and in middle discipline. His future is unquestionably as a middle fielder, however he has additionally proven a fastball that touches 93 mph and a promising curveball in a reduction function. – Callis More >

29) Rays: Xavier Isaac, 1B, East Forsyth Senior HS, N.C.
Isaac has among the greatest highschool energy within the Draft. He’s a 6-foot-4, 240-pounder loaded with energy and bat velocity. He does a very nice job of specializing in making exhausting contact and letting his energy come naturally. He was troublesome to get a learn on as a result of he missed most of 2021 and many of the showcase circuit final summer season. Although he did not crack the highest 100 in our pre-Draft rankings (No. 113) there’s large upside on this bat. – Callis More >

30) Giants: Reggie Crawford, LHP/1B, Connecticut
We had been listening to the Giants may go along with a high-upside, dangerous decide right here, and boy did they. Crawford has all the pieces you dream about in a pitcher; he’s left-handed, he’s 6-foot-4, he has an elite stage fastball and a killer slider. The solely drawback is, no one has seen him pitch a lot. He’s solely thrown eight innings in his faculty profession and had Tommy John surgical procedure earlier than the 2022 season started. It was fascinating to see him get introduced as a two-way participant, one thing he did briefly at UConn when he was wholesome. It makes me surprise if the Giants will let him hit for somewhat bit whereas his elbow will get wholesome. – Mayo More >

Note: The Dodgers have been the one staff with no first-round decide in 2022. Their prime decide fell 10 spots attributable to exceeding the aggressive stability tax threshold, and their first choice is No. 40 general.

Here are 10 picks from the primary night time of the Draft that got here after the primary spherical and stood out to Draft analysts Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo.

No. 34: D-Backs: Landon Sims, RHP, Mississippi State: Sims is coming off an damage, however he might hit 98 with a high-spin fastball mixed with a decent mid-80s slider. (Callis)

No. 39: Padres: Robby Snelling, LHP, McQueen (Nev.) HS: An enormous, sturdy lefty who can hit 97 mph, Snelling’s greatest pitch is a plus curveball that misses bats. (Mayo)

No. 47: Cubs: Jackson Ferris, LHP, IMG Academy (Fla.): Ferris is a projectable pitcher who sits at 92-95 together with his fastball, which he dietary supplements with a curveball and changeup. (Mayo)

No. 48: Twins: Connor Prielipp, LHP, Alabama: Another pitcher coming off damage, Prielipp contains a sensational slider that pushes 90 mph and a fastball that may elicit whiffs. (Callis)

No. 51: Tigers: Peyton Graham, SS, Oklahoma: A flexible defender with a powerful arm, Graham got here on sturdy with the bat within the second half of the 2022 season. (Callis)

No. 63: Brewers: Jacob Misiorowski, RHP, Crowder JC: Listed at 6-foot-7, Misiorowski can contact 100 mph together with his four-seamer and sit within the mid-90s. (Callis)

No. 64: Astros: Jacob Melton, OF, Oregon State: Melton has a sophisticated strategy and will come into above-average energy. He can deal with middle discipline but additionally has the arm for proper. (Mayo)

No 67: Orioles: Jud Fabian, OF, Florida: Fabian has big-time bat velocity and energy, and he ought to be capable of stick in middle discipline. The solely query is contact. (Mayo)

No. 77: Blue Jays: Tucker Toman, SS, Hammond HS (S.C.): A switch-hitting coach’s son, Toman is likely one of the most polished prep hitters within the class. (Callis)

No. 79: Red Sox: Roman Anthony, OF, Marjory Stoneman Douglas HS (Fla.): Anthony is understood for his energy, flashing it from practices to showcases to video games. (Mayo)

31) Rockies: Sterlin Thompson, OF, Florida
(Compensation for Trevor Story signing with Red Sox)

32) Reds: Sal Stewart, 3B, Westminster Christian HS, Fla.
(Compensation for Nick Castellanos signing with Phillies)

33) Orioles: Dylan Beavers, OF, UC-Berkeley

34) D-backs: Landon Sims, RHP, Mississippi State

35) Braves: JR Ritchie, RHP, Bainbridge HS, Wash.

36) Pirates: Thomas Harrington, RHP, Campbell

37) Guardians: Justin Campbell, RHP, Oklahoma State

38) Rockies: Jordan Beck, OF, Tennessee

39) Padres: Robby Snelling, LHP, McQueen HS (Nevada)

40) Dodgers: Dalton Rushing, C, Louisville

41) Red Sox: Cutter Coffey, SS, Liberty HS, Bakersfield, Calif.

42) Orioles: Max Wagner, 3B, Clemson

43) D-backs: Ivan Melendez, 1B, Texas

44) Pirates: Hunter Barco, LHP, Florida

45) Nationals: Jake Bennett, LHP, Oklahoma

46) Marlins: Jacob Miller, RHP, Liberty Union HS, Ohio

47) Cubs: Jackson Ferris, LHP, IMG Academy, Bradenton, Fla.

48) Twins: Connor Prielipp, LHP, Alabama

49) Royals: Cayden Wallace, 3B, Arkansas

50) Rockies: Jackson Cox, RHP, Toutle Lake HS, Wash.

51) Tigers: Peyton Graham, SS, Oklahoma

52) Mets: Blade Tidwell, RHP, Tennessee

53) Padres: Adam Mazur, RHP, Iowa

54) Guardians: Parker Messick, LHP, Florida State

55) Reds: Logan Tanner, C, Mississippi State

56) A’s: Henry Bolte, OF, Palo Alto (Calif.) HS

57) Braves: Cole Phillips, RHP, Boerne (Texas) HS

58) Mariners: Tyler Locklear, 3B/1B, Virginia Commonwealth

59) Cardinals: Brycen Mautz, LHP, San Diego

60) Blue Jays: Josh Kasevich, SS, Oregon

61) Yankees: Drew Thorpe, RHP, Cal Poly

62) White Sox: Peyton Pallette, RHP, Arkansas

63) Brewers: Jacob Misiorowski, RHP, Crowder JC, Mo.

64) Astros: Jacob Melton, OF, Oregon State

65) Rays: Brock Jones, OF, Stanford

66) Giants: Carson Whisenhunt, LHP, East Carolina

67) Orioles: Jud Fabian, OF, Florida

68) Twins: Tanner Schobel, SS, Virginia Tech

69) A’s: Clark Elliott, OF, Michigan

70) Rays: Chandler Simpson, SS, Georgia Tech

71) Rays: Ryan Cermak, SS, Illinois State

72) Brewers: Robert Moore, 2B, Arkansas

73) Reds: Justin Boyd, OF, Oregon State

74) Mariners: Walter Ford, RHP, Pace (Fla.) HS

75) Mets: Nick Morabito, OF, Gonzaga College HS, Washington D.C.
(Compensation for Noah Syndergaard signing with the Angels)

76) Braves: Blake Burkhalter, RHP, Auburn
(Compensation for Freddie Freeman signing with the Dodgers)

77) Blue Jays: Tucker Toman, SS, Hammond School, S.C.
(Compensation for Marcus Semien signing with the Rangers)

78) Blue Jays: Cade Doughty, 2B, Louisiana State
(Compensation for Robbie Ray signing with the Mariners)

79) Red Sox: Roman Anthony, OF, Stoneman Douglas HS, Fla.
(Compensation for Eduardo Rodriguez signing with the Tigers)

80) Astros: Andrew Taylor, RHP, Central Michigan
(Compensation for Carlos Correa signing with the Twins)