Welcome to the Harvest! This is the first installment of Baseball Farm’s annual prospect draft. We’ve collected some of our favorite baseball writers from the depths of the internet to join us for a draft and hold prospect league.
Here are this year’s participants (with Twitter handle in parenthesis):
Phil Goyette – Baseball Farm (@PhilOfSports)
Chip Bourne – Baseball Farm (@ccbournejr)
Christopher Williamson – Baseball Farm (@GoldyHarpTrout)
Paul Ladd – Prospects1500 (@IgnatiusJReill7)
Ryan Ortiz – Prospects1500 (@ortizme93)
John Calvagno – Notes from the Sally (@SALNotes)
Kim Contreras – FutureSox (@Cu_As)
Jason Woodell – Baseball Prospectus (@JasonAtTheGame)
Ralph Lifshitz – Razzball (@ProspectJesus)
Nick O’Neal – Ultra-D Dynasty League (@Nick_Knack)
‘The Evil Triumvirate’ Chris Jensen, Adin Miller, Erran Smith (@cj_jensen @adincmiller) – Ultra-D Dynasty League
You can follow the progress of the draft here.
Here are the parameters for the competition:
Draft Format
15 round snake draft to fill a roster of:
C, 1B, 2B, SS, 3B, LF, CF, RF, DH, SP, SP, SP, SP, SP, RP
Eligibility: any player under 150 MLB ABs and 50 MLB IPs
Scoring Format
Draft and hold, roto scoring in the following categories:
Hitters: OBP, R, RBI, SB, HR, Levels Gained, Final Position on BaseballFarm Top-100 headed into 2019
Pitchers: QS, ERA, WHIP, K/9, SV, Levels gained, Final Position on BaseballFarm Top-100 headed into 2019
Levels gained: Total net levels gained for each prospect on the team which will work like a roto counting category. If a player breaks camp with the big league team, that counts as +1 level. If a player makes the MLB, he gets credit for his MLB stats in addition to his MiLB stats.
Final Position on Baseball Farm Top-100: Based on our aggregated ‘Plum Prospects’ rankings heading into 2019, you will get points for each individual prospect you have ranked, based on the tier he’s ranked in:
1-10 – 10 points each
11 – 20 – 9 points each
…
91-100 – 1 point each
We will track the stats and give updates during the season, with a final recap article at the end of the year.
We've put together some of our favorite prospect minds to conduct a draft and hold roto competition. Full details on the competition can be found here.
Here's a brief recap of the eigth round of action:
8.1 - The Triumvirate
SP - Melvin Jimenez - Los Angeles Dodgers

8.2 - Ryan Ortiz
SP - Adonis Medina - Philadelphia Phillies

8.3 - Paul Ladd
SS - Kevin Merrell - Oakland A's

8.4 - Ralph Lifshitz
SS - Franklin Barreto - Oakland A's

8.5 - Chris Williamson
SP - Chris Paddack - San Diego Padres

8.6 - Jason Woodell
SS - Isaac Paredes - Detroit Tigers

8.7 - Kim Contreras
SP - Jordan Stephens - Chicago White Sox

8.8 - Nick O'Neal
1B - Ryan McMahon - Colorado Rockies

8.9 - Phil Goyette
CF - Monte Harrison - Miami Marlins

8.10 - Chip Bourne
SS - Nick Gordon - Minnesota Twins

8.11 - John Calvagno
1B - Brian Mundell - Colorado Rockies

We've put together some of our favorite prospect minds to conduct a draft and hold roto competition. Full details on the competition can be found here. Here's a brief recap of the seventh round of action:
7.1 - John Calvagno
3B - Colin Moran - Pittsburgh Pirates
7.2 - Chip Bourne
SP - Ian Anderson - Atlanta Braves
7.3 - Phil Goyette
3B - Miguel Andujar - New York Yankees
7.4 - Nick O'Neal
C - Ronaldo Hernandez - Tampa Bay Rays
7.5 - Kim Contreras
RP - Colin Poche - Arizona Diamondbacks
7.6 - Jason Woodell
SP - Joey Wentz - Atlanta Braves
7.7 - Chris Williamson
1B - Evan White - Seattle Mariners
7.8 - Ralph Lifshitz
3B - Michael Chavis - Boston Red Sox
7.9 - Paul Ladd
SP - Nate Pearson - Toronto Blue Jays
7.10 - Ryan Ortiz
3B - Austin Riley - Atlanta Braves
7.11 - The Triumvirate
SS - Jose Israel Garcia - Cincinatti Reds
We've put together some of our favorite prospect minds to conduct a draft and hold roto competition. Full details on the competition can be found here.
Here's a brief recap of the sixth round of action:
6.1 - The Triumvirate
C - Keibert Ruiz - Los Angeles Dodgers

6.2 - Ryan Ortiz
1B - Brent Rooker - Minnesota Twins

6.3 - Paul Ladd
SP - Alex Faedo - Detroit Tigers

6.4 - Ralph Lifshitz
SP - Mitch Keller - Pittsburgh Pirates

6.5 - Chris Williamson
C - William Contreras - Atlanta Braves

6.6 - Jason Woodell
C - MJ Melendez - Kansas City Royals

6.7 - Kim Contreras
C - Seby Zavala - Chicago White Sox

6.8 - Nick O'Neal
OF - Julio Pablo Martinez - Texas Rangers

6.9 - Phil Goyette
SS - Jorge Mateo - Oakland A's

6.10 - Chip Bourne
C - Daulton Varsho - Arizona Diamondbacks

6.11 - John Calvagno
SS - Wander Javier - Minnesota Twins

We've put together some of our favorite prospect minds to conduct a draft and hold roto competition. Full details on the competition can be found here. Here's a brief recap of the fifth round of action:
5.1 - John Calvagno
CF - Mike Soroka - Atlanta Braves
5.2 - Chip Bourne
3B - Ryan Vilade - Colorado Rockies
5.3 - Phil Goyette
2B - Scott Kingery - Philadelphia Phillies
5.4 - Nick O'Neal
RF - Austin Hays - Baltimore Orioles
5.5 - Kim Contreras
SP - A.J. Puk - Oakland A's
5.6 - Jason Woodell
OF - Heliot Ramos - San Francisco Giants
5.7 - Chris Williamson
OF - Cristian Pache - Atlanta Braves
5.8 - Ralph Lifshitz
SP - Jay Groome - Boston Red Sox
5.9 - Paul Ladd
1B - Nick Pratto - Kansas City Royals
5.10 - Ryan Ortiz
SP - Corbin Burnes - Milwaukee Brewers
5.11 - The Triumvirate
1B - Pavin Smith - Arizona Diamondbacks
We've put together some of our favorite prospect minds to conduct a draft and hold roto competition. Full details on the competition can be found here.
Here's a brief recap of the fourth round of action:
4.1 - The Triumvirate
SS - Lucius Fox - Tampa Bay Rays
4.2 - Ryan Ortiz
OF - Estevan Florial - New York Yankees

4.3 - Paul Ladd
OF - Alex Kirilloff - Minnesota Twins

4.4 - Ralph Lifshitz
OF - Jeisson Rosario - San Diego Padres

4.5 - Chris Williamson
SP - Dylan Cease - Chicago White Sox

4.6 - Jason Woodell
SS - Brendan Rodgers - Colorado Rockies

4.7 - Kim Contreras
2B - Eustery Ruiz - San Diego Padres

4.8 - Nick O'Neal
SS - Carter Kieboom - Washington Nationals

4.9 - Phil Goyette
1B - Yordan Alvarez - Houston Astros

4.10 - Chip Bourne
OF - Jhailyn Ortiz - Philadelphia Phillies

4.11 - John Calvagno
OF - Leody Taveras - Texas Rangers

We've put together some of our favorite prospect minds to conduct a draft and hold roto competition. Full details on the competition can be found here. Here's a brief recap of the third round of action:
3.1 - John Calvagno
3B - Colton Welker - Colorado Rockies
3.2 - Chip Bourne
SP - Triston McKenzie - Cleveland Indians

3.3 - Phil Goyette
C - Francisco Mejia - Cleveland Indians

3.4 - Nick O'Neal
SP - Sixto Sanchez - Philadelphia Phillies

3.5 - Kim Contreras
SP - Jesus Luzardo - Oakland A's

3.6 - Jason Woodell
SP - Michel Baez - San Diego Padres

3.7 - Chris Williamson
SS - Royce Lewis - Minnesota Twins

3.8 - Ralph Lifshitz
OF- Jo Adell - Los Angeles Angels

3.9 - Paul Ladd
OF - Lewis Brinson - Miami Marlins

3.10 - Ryan Ortiz
SP - Kyle Wright - Atlanta Braves

3.11 - The Triumvirate
2B - Ronny Mauricio - New York Mets

We've put together some of our favorite prospect minds to conduct a draft and hold roto competition. Full details on the competition can be found here.
First round results can be found here.
Here's a brief recap of the second round of action:
2.1 - The Triumvirate
SP - Eric Pardinho - Toronto Blue Jays
2.2 - Ryan Ortiz
SS - Bo Bichette - Toronto Blue Jays

2.3 - Paul Ladd
SP - MacKenzie Gore - San Diego Padres

2.4 - Ralph Lifshitz
CF - Luis Robert - Chicago White Sox

2.5 - Chris Williamson
SP - Adrian Morejon - San Diego Padres

2.6 - Jason Woodell
2B - Luis Urias - San Diego Padres

2.7 - Kim Contreras
3B - Sheldon Neuse - Oakland Athletics

2.8 - Nick O'Neal
2B - Keston Hiura - Milwaukee Brewers

2.9 - Phil Goyette
SP - Michael Kopech - Chicago White Sox

2.10 - Chip Bourne
RF - Taylor Trammell - Cincinnati Reds

2.11 - John Calvagno
SP - Forrest Whitley - Houston Astros

We've put together some of our favorite prospect minds to conduct a draft and hold roto competition. Full details on the competition can be found here. Here's a brief recap of the first round of action:
1.1 - John Calvagno
CF - Ronald Acuña - Atlanta Braves
1.2 - Chip Bourne
RF - Eloy Jimenez - Chicago White Sox

1.3 - Phil Goyette
SP - Shohei Ohtani - Los Angeles Angels

1.4 - Nick O'Neal
3B - Vladimir Guerrero Jr. - Toronto Blue Jays

1.5 - Kim Contreras
SS - Fernando Tatis Jr. - San Diego Padres

1.6 - Jason Woodell
RF - Juan Soto - Washington Nationals

1.7 - Chris Williamson
RF - Kyle Tucker - Houston Astros

1.8 - Ralph Lifshitz
INF - Nick Senzel - Cincinnati Reds

1.9 - Paul Ladd
CF - Victor Robles - Washington Nationals

1.10 - Ryan Ortiz
2B - Gleyber Torres - New York Yankees

1.11 - The Triumvirate
SP - Anthony Kay - New York Mets

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