Sam Jones

University of Kentucky Baseball Analytics Intern | Atlanta sports fan | Operations and Analytics for @brewstercaps

[Kentucky Baseball @UKBaseball]

NILE!!!

Our guy @nileadcock22 gets selected in the 20th round by the @Braves!

[Sam Jones @SamuelJones_53]

Dalton Wentz to the #Giants in the 16th. Good against velocity, approach needs work but he has plus raw power from both sides of the plate. Think he can stick at 3B with how good his arm is but he's going to need to improve his footwork. Interested to see if he signs. #MLBDraft

[Sam Jones @SamuelJones_53]

Great value in round 16 by the #Pirates snagging Grant Govel from #FightOn. Pounds the zone with his 5-pitch mix that includes a high carry fastball, a nasty changeup, and two good breakers. Needs to be better vs RHH at the next level but has a solid foundation already. #MLBDraft

[Sam Jones @SamuelJones_53]

Henry Ford goes in the 6th to the #Mariners. Lot to like with a 6'5 frame and good athleticism for his size. Strong power profile, aggressive hitter in college, can be really productive in pro ball with improved swing decisions. likely a corner OF at the next level. #MLBDraft

[Sam Jones @SamuelJones_53]

Petrovic goes in the 6th round to the Mets!

[Sam Jones @SamuelJones_53]

Alex Petrovic is one of the more intriguing and underrated arms of this MLB draft class. 6'5 frame and a 4-pitch mix with command and feel for every offering, up to 96 with the heater. A deep dive plus my future value grades for the #WarEagle righty below. #MLBDraft

[Sam Jones @SamuelJones_53]

Good pick by the #Cardinals grabbing Cal Randall who has the best fastball in the class. Topped out at 100 with +extension and good carry. Ultimately will be a reliever due to his lack of refined secondaries but I think he can provide value in the big leagues very soon. #MLBDraft

[Sam Jones @SamuelJones_53]

Nice pick up from the #Rays grabbing RHP Owen Kramkowski from #BearDown in round five. Very similar to Ben Blair with his east to west pitch mix. Nasty slider, throws a ton of strikes, projectable frame, topped out at 96 in the spring. The sky is the limit for him. #MLBDraft

[Sam Jones @SamuelJones_53]

Love Andrew Williamson's fit with the #Cardinals. Has a bit of a funky timing mechanism but has plenty of tools to be a solid big leaguer. Premium EV's with really strong swing decisions and contact rates. Shows off really good athleticism for a corner OF. #MLBDraft

[Sam Jones @SamuelJones_53]

Jaxon Jelkin gets selected by the #Phillies in the 4th round!

[Sam Jones @SamuelJones_53]

Jaxon Jelkin has all of the tools to be productive at the next level. His name sometimes gets lost in the mix when talking about elite SEC arms, but I think he has the stuff and make up to be a big league starter. Below I give my scouting report on the #BBN righty. #MLBDraft

[Sam Jones @SamuelJones_53]

Wrote about the #Marlins 3rd round pick last week⬇️

[Sam Jones @SamuelJones_53]

Cam Kozeal has such a fun and unique profile. Despite his undersized frame he mashed 20 home runs for Arkansas this year including some big ones in the SEC tourney. Will be a solid pick up for whichever org drafts him next week. My thoughts on the #WooPig SS below⬇️. #MLBDraft

[Sam Jones @SamuelJones_53]

Ben Blair is a super fun arm for the #Rays . 4-pitch mix with an excellent slider. Super intriguing release traits with good control, up to 98 from from a sidearm delivery. Interested to see how his stuff plays against professional hitters. #MLBDraft

[Sam Jones @SamuelJones_53]

Big fan of the Ty Head pick for the #Orioles ! High floor thanks to his premium athleticism and hit tool, but power will be a question. Showed ability to lift the ball with #NCSU but didn't put up premium EV numbers. One to keep an eye on while he's in the minors. #MLBDraft

[Sam Jones @SamuelJones_53]

Jack Radel tore up the ACC in 2026 and now he's heading to the #Astros at 1.26! The 6'5 #FightingIrish righty fills up the zone and shows off good feel for 5 pitches including a nasty slider. +Extension numbers as well to help his mid 90's fastball play up even more. #MLBDraft

[Kentucky Baseball @UKBaseball]

Tyler Bell is headed west!

At No. 10 he is the second-highest pick in school history!

@BellTyler28 x #MLBDraft

[Sam Jones @SamuelJones_53]

@SpencerSexyback Great fit in Colorado!

[Sam Jones @SamuelJones_53]

Nice pick from the #Rockies. Tyler Bell has the prettiest swing in the draft and he does it from both sides of the plate. The former #BBN SS has all the tools to be productive at the next level. Should stick as a SS and could tap into some more power at the next level. #MLBDraft

[Sam Jones @SamuelJones_53]

Great value by the #Cubs grabbing arguably a top 2 arm in the draft at 1.23 in Cade Townsend. Up to 98 in the spring with two + breakers and a nasty splitter. Could rise through the system quickly and be at the back end of the Chicago rotation in a couple of seasons. #MLBDraft

[Sam Jones @SamuelJones_53]

Love how bold the #Royals were with 1.6, Zion Rose has an advanced hit tool with some underrated thump in his bat. Great swing decisions and barrel control, not to mention his impressive speed. Dealt with some injuries this past season at Louisville. #MLBDraft

[Sam Jones @SamuelJones_53]

Wrote about the Pirates first rounder this past week⬇️

[Sam Jones @SamuelJones_53]

Derek Curiel has one of the highest floors of anyone in this years draft. The #GeauxTigers OF has elite speed and range in center while showing off an advanced hit tool. But will it translate to the next level? I give my scouting report and future value grades below⬇️. #MLBDraft

[Sam Jones @SamuelJones_53]

Love this pick for the #Twins at 1.3, Vahn Lackey brings exceptional power and defense at catcher with a + hit tool. I expect to see him fly through the minors and be a well above average big league contributor. Minnesota gets their catcher of the future. #MLBDraft