Roccaforte Selected By Kansas City In 2023 MLB Draft

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Originally Posted by Big Poppa

I see JT moving to 3rd next year and Amadee, Robuchaux or someone else playing 2nd

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That could be. Looking at JT's play at 2nd and SS, I think he would be solid at 3B. His hitting was what really impressed me this year. After the early season, I was impressed with his defense, but kept getting better and better with his bat as well. Very impressive young man.

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Originally Posted by Dad04

Balance Round B (No. 66 Overall): Carson Roccaforte, OF, Louisiana-Lafayette

Roccaforte hit .374/.435/.671 with 16 home runs, 68 RBI and 25 steals in 58 games during his sophomore season, but he struggled mightily in the Cape Cod League last summer with a .182 average and .475 OPS in 83 plate appearances. He didn't have the same leverage in his swing this spring and his power numbers dropped as a result, but he still hit .318/.426/.538 with 26 doubles, eight home runs and 22 steals. With 60-grade speed and a solid glove in the outfield, he has upside if he can get back to where he was as a sophomore.

Grade: B+

This pick was no doubt motivated in part to save some money to go toward an over-slot bonus for Wolters, but I like this upside play. His speed and defensive raise his floor, and a few small tweaks could make him an everyday player.

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/...s-and-analysis

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Rocco’s slot money is $1,158,900 at the 66th pick. He was rated at the 126 prospect which the 126 pick slot money is just shy of $600k.

. . . Doubled what he was told he was worth . . . And until he reports and pays to Uncle Sam, he is a millionaire . . .

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Originally Posted by CajunVic

. . . Doubled what he was told he was worth . . . And until he reports and pays to Uncle Sam, he is a millionaire . . .

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I’d bet that KC is going to split the difference and offer him around $875k to sign.

. . . why would he take that . . . unless he has already agreed . . .

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Originally Posted by RaginDave

And man, can I say we might just be SS University.

Draft Class 2015 Round 3 pick #84, Blake Trahan, made it to AAA
Draft Class 2020 Round 5 pick #151, Hayden Cantrelle, currently in AA
Draft Class 2024 Round ? pick #?, Kyle Debarge, skies the limit on where he could get to.

It is going to be hard to replace this young man in 2025, I sure hope Coach Deggs can keep this lineage going. Pretty special if you ask me over the past 10 years.

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BT actually played some games in the MLB.

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Originally Posted by CajunVic

. . . why would he take that . . . unless he has already agreed . . .

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Odds are he has agreed to take below slot money, hence why he was picked that high. Still gets paid more than what he would've gotten at his 'projected' spot and club has more to attract players that demand above slot $$ to sign. These are either HS players or college players who have eligibility left and have some leverage.

For Carson and players like him, he could say no, but then has zero leverage next season and unless he puts up monster numbers, probably doesn't improve his draft position.

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Originally Posted by Rainman66

Odds are he has agreed to take below slot money, hence why he was picked that high. Still gets paid more than what he would've gotten at his 'projected' spot and club has more to attract players that demand above slot $$ to sign. These are either HS players or college players who have eligibility left and have some leverage.

For Carson and players like him, he could say no, but then has zero leverage next season and unless he puts up monster numbers, probably doesn't improve his draft position.

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Exactly. 99% of the deals are made before the pick. Bleacher Report said they made the deal to free up over slot cash for the 1st round pick, also done before the draft started.

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Originally Posted by CajunVic

. . . why would he take that . . . unless he has already agreed . . .

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So you'd pass on $875,000 and come back to UL ? Is that what your saying ?

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Originally Posted by CajunVic

. . . why would he take that . . . unless he has already agreed . . .

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He already took it if they drafted him.