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Reb:
Putting this here in the old 2022 draft topic pending a new 2023 draft thread.

So, maybe Cubs try to get 3B of the future in 1st round this year’s draft?

Keith Law has new mock up today and seems to say Cubs focus is on infielders who can hit. Seems like all four are SSs that likely are going to move elsewhere in the infield

13. Chicago Cubs – Colin Houck, SS, Parkview High (Lilburn, Ga.)

Houck and Aidan Miller apparently had great workouts for the Cubs recently, adding their names to a mix that also includes that same college hitter group, notably Shaw and [Tommy] Troy (Stanford)…….Shaw is one of the best hitters in the college class, with hard contact and power, but needs to play somewhere other than shortstop. He’s one of many college bats I’ve heard [also linked to Boston].. all of whom are good batted-ball data guys as well as hitters scouts believe will continue to hit in pro ball.

CUBluejays:
My completely uninformed opinion is Matt Shaw sounds really interesting and Chase Dollander if he falls.

Reb:
Yeah, could see Cubs taking a high-upside SP who surprisingly falls to #13 but otherwise maybe a Brooks Lee type bat who Cubs passed on last year.

Seems like several interesting IF bats could be there at #13. A college guy like Shaw could move fast in player development, particularly as he was league MVP at the Cape last summer.

Reb:
Eric Longenhagen (Fangraphs) released Mock today with following comments around Cubs/nearby teams in order:

“12. Arizona Diamondbacks
Pick: Aidan Miller, 3B, Mitchell HS (FL)
13. Chicago Cubs
Pick: Nolan Schanuel, 1B, Florida Atlantic
14. Boston Red Sox
Pick: Blake Mitchell, C, Sinton HS (TX)

Miller’s name pops up at all three of these picks, and if the Cubs and Red Sox want him but have their pockets picked by the D-backs, they might each check down to a college safety valve. Maryland’s Matt Shaw is often mentioned in this general area, but Schanuel has been mentioned specifically with the Cubs (and as high as the Angels).”

So, Longenhagen has Cubs taking a lefty bat 1B/OF from a lower-tier college program. One interesting thing about Schanuel is that he has more HBP (18) than Ks (14)! Don’t see that too often over a 59 game season. Has a ridiculous OPS (1.483) but that’s at a less challenging conference than the other top college guys. Still, 71 walks and 14 Ks is pretty good at most any level. Might be a guy who moves fast to the majors. If he’s the pick, maybe Cubs not that enthusiastic about Mervis future.

Of course, any mock pick is guesswork. But, think just maybe Cubs pop a corner IFer——either 3B (several candidates) or Schanuel at 1B. Or, maybe there’s a pitcher they really like.

Dave23:
I’ve seen Arjun Nimmala mentioned on more than one mock for the Cubs…which would be interesting…

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