Subscribe to Updates

    Get the latest creative news from FooBar about art, design and business.

    What's Hot
    Packers Bucs 2022-23

    7 NFL Predictions for the 2022-23 Season

    June 29, 2022

    Five Realistic 2022 Free Agent Target for the Milwaukee Bucks

    June 29, 2022

    Sleeper, Underappreciated, and Underrated Packer Players On The Roster

    June 29, 2022
    Facebook Twitter Instagram
    Trending
    • 7 NFL Predictions for the 2022-23 Season
    • Five Realistic 2022 Free Agent Target for the Milwaukee Bucks
    • Sleeper, Underappreciated, and Underrated Packer Players On The Roster
    • Matt Lafleur’s Connection With All-Pro Free Agent Could Lure Him to Green Bay
    • Brandon Woodruff Returns from IL and to Form in Brewers 5-3 Win Over Rays
    • Three High-Profile Packers Players Who May Be Playing Their Last Season in Green Bay
    • Aaron Rodgers Ripped Colts Fans Over Andrew Lucks’ Retirement
    • Aaron Rodgers’ Odds to 3-Peat as MVP
    Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest VKontakte
    WI Sports Heroics
    • About
      • Privacy Policy
    • Sports
      • Packers
        • Green Bay Packers News
        • Green Bay Packers Rumors
      • Bucks
        • Milwaukee Bucks News
        • Milwaukee Bucks Rumors
      • Brewers
        • Milwaukee Brewers News
        • Milwaukee Brewers Rumors
      • Milkmen
        • Milwaukee Milkmen News
        • Milwaukee Milkmen Rumors
      • Badgers
        • Badgers Basketball
        • Badgers Football
      • Marquette
        • Marquette News
        • Marquette Rumors
      • Fantasy Sports
      • Outdoor Sports
    • Podcasts
      • Wickett On Wisconsin
      • Packers Podcast
      • Bucks Podcast
      • Brewers Podcast
      • Badgers Podcast
    • Local Reviews
    • Sponsors
    • Mark Mayfield Booking
    • Shop
    • Contact
    WI Sports Heroics
    Home»Sports»Brewers»Brewers Draft: Players to Watch in the College World Series
    Brewers

    Brewers Draft: Players to Watch in the College World Series

    Grace GierachBy Grace GierachJune 14, 2022Updated:June 23, 2022No Comments6 Mins Read
    Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
    NCAA Baseball World Series
    Media Credit: NCAA Baseball on Twitter
    Share
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email

    When it comes to the MLB draft, a lot of teams opt to draft high school prep players in the early rounds.  However, two of the Brewers’ highest-ranked prospects have been college players drafted in the first round in recent years- Sal Frelick (Brewers #1) out of Boston College in 2021 and Garrett Mitchell (Brewers #3) out of UCLA in 2020. Offensive powerhouse Joey Wiemer (Brewers #2) was drafted in the fourth round out of the University of Cincinnati in 2020.

    The Brewers have the 27th overall draft pick this year.  We will soon find out if they continue their trend of turning to collegiate athletes in the first round. 

    College players who have completed their junior year or will be 21 within 45 days of the draft are eligible to be drafted. Here’s one draft-eligible player from each team headed to Omaha for the College World Series to watch for in this year’s Major League Draft on July 17-19.

    Oklahoma Sooners

    Peyton Graham
    Media Credit: Sooner Sports

    Peyton Graham (SS/3B)- The redshirt sophomore has hit 20 home runs on the season and has certainly lived up to the hype he earned as a pre-season All-Big 12 First Teamer and a preseason Baseball America All-American. He ended the season as an All-Big 12 First Team selection as well. Graham moved to shortstop this season after spending his first two years at third base and has continued to show quick and versatile defensive skills. He holds the team high in runs (71), home runs (20), runs batted in (71), stolen bases (32), slugging percentage (.660), and total bases (171). Less fun for him, he’s also the team leader in hit-by-pitches with 15.

    OU Honorable Mention:

    Tanner Tredaway
    Media Credit: OU Daily

    Tanner Tredaway (OF)- Tredaway missed the anticlimactic end to the Sooners’ 2021 season with an injury after starting every game of the shortened 2020 season. The All-Big 12 Second Teamer battled back this season to start all but one for the Sooners and currently holds the team lead for hits with 98. The redshirt senior won Player of the Game honors in OU’s Super Regional Game 3 victory over #4 Virginia Tech after going 4 for 5 with two home runs and three RBI.

    Arkansas Razorbacks

    Braydon Webb
    Media Credit: Sports Illustrated

    Braydon Webb (OF)- Webb started his season 0-20 at the plate while dealing with a quad injury. He broke that streak in dramatic fashion with a grand slam and has arguably been the Hogs’ hottest bat since, with 14 more home runs on the season. In addition to his baseball skills, that tenacity will be a huge asset to whatever organization picks him up and will serve him well in the grind that can be minor league life.

    Texas A&M Aggies

    Dylan Rock
    Media Credit: Sports Illustrated

    Dylan Rock (OF)- The Aggies have had themselves a power hitter in graduate transfer Dylan Rock. He’s fast, stealing 16 bases this season, and patient with a good eye and more walks (50) than strikeouts (46). He was named to the All-SEC Second Team.

    Notre Dame Fighting Irish

    Jack Brannigan
    Media Credit: San Francisco Chronicle

    Jack Brannigan (3B/P)- Though making most of his starts at third base, Brannigan’s shining moments have come out of the bullpen as a reliever. He’s fairly average behind the plate, especially in wood-bat league play, and a solid defender with a good arm. Though he prefers to play third base, whichever team drafts him will likely do their best to get him on the mound due to his athleticism and his lethal fastball. 

    Texas Longhorns

    Ivan Melendez
    Media Credit: San Antonio-Express News

    Ivan Melendez (1B/DH)- Melendez was a unanimous All-Big 12 First Team selection and also claimed the Big 12 Player of the Year award. He’s in the conversation for National Player of the Year honors and leads Texas in runs (73), home runs (31), runs batted in (91), walks (51), slugging percentage (.886), and total bases (209). While nothing special defensively, the NCAA D1 home run leader’s sheer offensive power makes him an attractive pick.

    UT Honorable Mention 

    Pete Hansen
    Media Credit: Sports Illustrated

    Pete Hansen (P)-  Like his teammate Melendez, Hansen was a unanimous All-Big 12 First Team selection. His main weapon, his slider, is effective against left- and right-handed batters alike and his precision is deadly for hitters. 

    Stanford Cardinals

    Brock Jones
    Media Credit: San Francisco Chronicle

    Brock Jones (OF)- A former Stanford football player, Jones has the physicality of a major leaguer. His biggest issue is his high chase rate, but he has some serious power and speed. Jones’ numbers have gone down since the 2021 season, but the skill and athleticism are definitely there. His raw talent needs some polish, but whichever team takes him will credit their decision to his instinctual style of play.

    Stanford Honorable Mention

    Quinn Mathews
    Media Credit: Stanford Athletics

    Quinn Mathews (P)- Mathews has a 4 pitch arsenal that throws even the best batters off of their rhythm. When he’s on, he’s on, but the ace does struggle with inconsistency and has a high walk rate for a pitcher with his strikeout capabilities. He currently serves as a multi-inning reliever for the Cardinals, but expect to see his future team test him out as a starter unless he can nail down his control issues fast. 

    Mississippi Rebels

    Hayden Dunhurst
    Media Credit: 247 Sports

    Hayden Dunhurst (C)- A college Gold Glover in 2021, Dunhurst has been recovering from a hamstring injury this season. While not the most offensively productive, Dunhurst is an athletic catcher; he’s got a strong, accurate arm. He’ll be a huge defensive asset if he can manage average numbers at the plate. 

    Auburn Tigers

    Sonny DiChiara
    Media Credit: USA Baseball

    Sonny DiChiara (1B)- DiChiara snagged SEC Co-Player of the Year honors in a stacked SEC. Across the 2021 and 2022 seasons, DiChiara reached base in 48 consecutive games. Not one to let the pressure get to him, the Samford transfer helped Auburn punch the final ticket to the Men’s College World Series with a 2-run home run, his 22nd of the season, in a win-or-go-home game at #3 Oregon State. In just one season with the Tigers, he’s become an Auburn legend as he led the team originally picked last in the SEC West all the way to Omaha.

    It will be fun to see who will take home this year’s national title and if any of this year’s college baseball stars join the ranks of the Brewers organization come draft day.

    For More Sports Content:

    Follow me on Twitter @wscogirl for more Brewers content and Wisconsin Sports Heroics @WiSportsHeroics to keep up with Wisconsin sports news. For the latest in Wisconsin Sports, click here. Also, check out our merch store for WSH merchandise!

     

    Baseball College mlb draft
    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
    Grace Gierach
    • Twitter

    Grace is a junior at the University of Oklahoma studying Sports Business and Music Education.

    Related Posts

    Brandon Woodruff Returns from IL and to Form in Brewers 5-3 Win Over Rays

    June 28, 2022

    Brewers: Two Key Pieces Set for Tuesday Return

    June 27, 2022

    Rowdy Tellez Mashes Against Former Club, Leads Brewers to 10-3 Victory over Blue Jays

    June 26, 2022
    Josh Hader pitching

    Josh Hader is Still “That Guy”

    June 26, 2022
    Add A Comment

    Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

    Editors Picks

    Brewers: The Ideal Playoff Roster

    September 20, 2021

    MVP Spotlight: Christian Yelich

    April 10, 2020
    Top Reviews
    Advertisement
    Demo
    WI Sports Heroics
    Facebook Twitter
    • Disclaimer
    • Privacy
    • Advertisement
    • Contact us
    © 2022 WISportsHeroics All Rights Reserved.

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.