Mariners Analysis: Who Do The Experts Have the M’s Drafting Tonight?

Chris Ransom, Draft Utopia – Zack Collins, C, Miami

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"“Buddy Reed’s batting average has declined. In the wake of this news Seattle gets another catcher after the Mike Zunino experiment failed after Seattle took Florida’s catcher third overall in 2012. Zack Collins of Miami FL and Chris Okey of Clemson were competing to be the top catcher in the 2016 MLB Draft. Collins batted .302 and his 15 home runs were superior to Okey’s 12 in 2015. Collins also posted 70 RBI’s as a sophomore. The 6-3 220 lb catcher posted a .298 batting average and 11 home runs as a freshman which tells you he’s a pretty consistent and reliable home run hitter. Chris Okey has been terrible in 2016 after entering the preseason as a top 10 prospect late in 2015 while Collins has a .353 batting average, 12 home runs, and 52 RBI’s in 2016. Collins dominated against Okey in the battle of the nations best ACC catcher. Collins also gave problems to Pittsburgh starting pitcher T.J. Zouch.” – Chris Ransom, Draft Utopia"

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Make sure you tune in to MLB Network tonight at 4 pm PT to find out who the Mariners actually end up picking at #11. I’d be happy with either Justin Dunn or Zack Collins, but my dream is that Corey Ray falls to Seattle. It’ll be interesting to see what direction Dipoto opts to go with his first selection as M’s GM.