MLB Draft Day One Scouting Reports

Day one was a massive success for your Seattle Mariners. Let’s take a look at the day one haul from Jerry Dipoto and co.

The city of Seattle is booming right now with the buzz of the All Star Game, kicked off by last night’s MLB Draft. Mariner fans brought the energy to the event, one I was lucky enough to attend.

The Mariners killed it on day one of the draft, selecting three players in front of their home fans. So who are the players and what will they bring to Seattle’s system? I put my analyst hat on and dug in on each of them.

Pick 22: Colt Emerson- SS, John Glenn HS (OH)

Colt Emerson was a name that was thrown around to Seattle a lot during the pre draft process, and ended up coming to Seattle via the 22nd pick. Emerson just turned 18 years old, and is a lanky and smooth middle infielder by all accounts. He should stick in the middle of the diamond, and his left handed stroke is easy on the eyes.

He should have a good hit tool and some pop as he continues to develop, and actually reminds me a lot of 2022 first rounder Cole Young. By all accounts Emerson is an 80 grade human being, something Seattle is typically drawn to. He has a chance to stick at short, but I think he ends up at second or third base.

Many believe the hit tool can be very good at the next level. This pick offers a good mix of safety and upside for a high schooler, and I love it for the Mariners.

Pick 29: Johnny Farmelo- OF, Westfield HS VA

Farmelo is a super twitched up prep outfielder, and the pick continues the trend of Seattle selecting high schoolers. Farmelo is a left handed hitting outfielder that has the chance to be the best hitter of the bunch.

The 18 year old is super twitchy and has plus bat speed that many believe will develop into plus pop. He is an above average runner and should stick in centerfield barring a huge physical change. He should add a ton of value on the bases and in the outfield.

Farmelo has played shortstop in his prep career as well, and should be an electric up the middle addition for Seattle so long as his bat develops. I love the upside and tools, a great pick.

Pick 30: Tai Peete- SS, Trinity Christian School GA

Tai Peete is an ultra toolsy project from Georgia that is still just 17 years old. Peete is a left handed hitting infielder, are we noticing a trend here?

There is a lot less safety with Peete, but the tools are as loud as they come. The Georgia native has a chance to stick at short, but is athletic enough to end up anywhere on the field. His bat should profile all over the field, but it could take a while. He needs some seasoning against advanced pitching, but ultimately there might be 30/30 talent here.

This was likely the underslot pick of the round for the Mariners. A lot of highly regarded scouts love Tai Peete, and the upside here is huge.

Pick 57: Ben Williamson- 3B, William and Mary

Williamson is the second college third baseman taken in the last two seasons, following Tyler Locklear last season. There are some similarities between these two players the more you dig in.

Williamson has awesome batted ball data, crushing balls in the air with a loose, twitchy swing. Similar to Locklear, the batted ball data gives us a lot to like especially from a small school.

Williamson performed at a high level at the Cape earlier this summer, a common denominator of Jerry Dipoto picks. Williamson is a much better defender than Locklear, and I expect him to stick at third base.