Author: Jorge Eckardt

Examining Recent MLB Mock Drafts

We’re less than a week away from the 2024 MLB Draft, and it’s still anyone’s guess who the Mets will take. The Amazins will pick at No. 19 after finishing No. 9 in the lottery and being knocked down 10 spots due to Competitive Balance Tax penalties.  Let’s examine four mock drafts from four major outlets — ESPN, The Athletic, Baseball America and MLB Pipeline — and see who they have heading to...

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It’s Time for Jose Iglesias in Queens

For my money, the best play I’ve ever seen an infielder make was on August 12, 2013, by Jose Iglesias. Then in his first of what would be five seasons with the Detroit Tigers, Iglesias was at shortstop when Josh Phegley looped a broken-bat flare just over pitcher Doug Fister. Iglesias, who was playing back, sprinted in, barehanded it, and made a seemingly impossible throw to Prince Fielder at...

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