Mariners 2024 Day 2 Draft Recap: A handful of 100 MPH heat and a two-way project

Round 5, Pick #154 - RHP Charlie Beilenson
Slot Value: $431.4K

Another outstanding reliever pick, the 6'0" Beilenson pitched 62.2 innings for Duke to a 2.01 ERA with an impressive 13.2 K/9 and 5.11 K/BB. A little older than most draft picks, Beilenson pitched in five college seasons and is just under 25 years old.

Like many lockdown relievers in today's game, he throws a sharp slider with a strong fastball in the low 90s.

Round 6, Pick #183 - TWP Grant Knipp
Slot Value: $334.2K

While listed as a two-way player, Grant Knipp is still a far cry from becoming the next Shohei Ohtani. He was primarily a catcher for Campbell University and pitched just 5.2 innings, although he posted a 1.59 ERA with six strikeouts over those innings. Across the mound, he slashed an insane .402/.547/1.029 with eight doubles and 18 home runs for a 1.576 OPS over 139 plate appearances.

Nonetheless, he's an enticing prospect with immense untapped talent. According to scouts, he's already topping out at 98 mph on his fastball and is quickly figuring out a slider.

Round 7, Pick #213 - RHP Brock Moore
Slot Value: $261.6K

With a massive 6'6" frame, Moore pitched to a lukewarm 5.81 ERA and 1.55 WHIP over 31 innings with the Oregon Ducks. However, he did manage 15.1 K/9 but struggled with command, posting 5.8 BB/9 and 8.1 H/9.

He's got excellent velocity on his fastball and throws a changeup in the mid-80s. His talent ceiling is immensely high and with the right development, he could be a potent force in the big leagues.