I’m somewhat on the fence about this. As I stated in another thread, I think Brantley probably has the higher ceiling given his age and his incredibly low K% this year….but I also think it is a very risky pick given his total lack of power thus far in his career (and his tendency to hit huge numbers of ground balls). My view of Taylor Green has been that over-achieving, across the board good not great, kind of attitude. However, looking back at his numbers, if you have any positive opinions of Wes Hodges you should really like Taylor Green. He’s basically a year ahead of Hodges on the development curve and has put up much better place discipline numbers with only marginally weaker power.

I guess if the organization really thinks Brantley can add decent power (10-20 HRs with lots of doubles), you pick him. If they really think Green can play a decent 2B, you think a long time about picking him.

I believe Peter Gammons already let the cat out of the bag a few nights ago.

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I went back and looked the other day. In the past 12 years, the Indians have had 3 players hit over .300 as a 21 year old (or younger) in AA.

Grady
Asdrubal
Franky Gootz

I don’t know what that means, except that he is a surefire major leaguer one day. What kind of major leaguer, remains to be seen.

“It’s up to Dolan the big tightwad. And don’t give me any "Look at Tamp Bay” crap either Dolan. You puke."

Vox populi!

According to NTR MLB Rumors site, the Indians selected Brantley, as expected.