First Round Draft Gems

First Round Draft Gems

Author: RotoWire.com July 12, 2024 Duration: 52:23

Johnny Venezia and Jeff Erickson preview the MLB Draft. 

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00:00 - Johnny Venezia Podcast:

00:45 - Paul Skenes dominating

02:55 - Strength of the class generally

04:30 - How much you cover the college game all year

11:30 - Fantasy-wise, do you typically look for ultimate ceiling if you're in a keeper league, or quicker to the majors?

15:15 - The 2024 Class

18:00 - Travis Bazzana

19:30 - Chase Burns

20:45 - Jan Caglianone

25:15 - Charlie Condon

33:15 - Hagen Smith 

35:15 - Nick Kurtz

37:00 - JJ Wetherholt 

38:40 - Braden Montgomery

40:15 - Johnny’s favorite sleepers?

40:40 - Vance Honeycutt

42:35 - Potential busts

42:45 - Ryan Waldschmidt

43:50 - Carson Benge

46:00 - Other Names: Jurrangelo Cijntje


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