2018 Set Draft Results

The draft for the 2018 League has been completed and this will be the breakdown of the teams and draft. I will provide the analysis of the first round picks of each team, and some of the managers added in some comments on their pick as well.

1. Cobra Chickens

The Cobra Chickens took Jacob DeGrom with the first overall pick. What seems an easy decision as he is the highest point pitcher and overall player in the set. A top tier ace that you hope will take your team to victory every single time he is on the mound and give the bullpen a nice day of rest. 
Managers take "DeGrom had an unbelievable year in 2018, and his presence on the mound all but guarantees a win. Hopefully The Cobra Chickens can give him the run support he deserves."
rest of top 10 picks
2. Aaron Judge
3. Francisco Lindor
4. Javy Baez
5. Travis Shaw
6. Khris Davis
7. Jake Arrietta
8. Julio Teheran
9. Jackie Bradley Jr
10. Willson Contreras

2. Cleveland Titans

The most consistent showdown card over the past 4 years is Mike Trout and he did it again this past season. Not many weaknesses with him, hopefully his manager can put a team around him unlike the Angels. 


Rest of top 10 picks
2. Trevor Bauer
3. Trevor Story
4. Nolan Arenado
5. Manny Machado
6. Sean Doolittle
7. Francisco Cervelli
8. Noah Syndergaard
9. David Peralta
10. Brandon Belt

3. Fiers Festival

The Fiers Festival took Mookie Betts, the American League MVP, capable of playing all the outfield positions but a stellar corner outfielder that can help prevent runners trying to score on tags and advancing extra bases.
Managers take "I took Mookie Betts since he was the best hitter available and the last 11 OB remaining. I expect him to hit almost 400 with lots of bombs and carry the Fiers Festivals to glory. Something the actual Fyre Festival failed to do."
Rest of Top 10 Picks
2. David Price
3. Carlos Carrasco
4. Matt Chapman
5. Juan Soto
6. Chris Taylor
7. Kyle Hendricks
8. Jon Lester
9. Starling Marte
10. Manny Pina

4. Skyway Rainiers 

Christian Yelich was the choice for the Rainiers as the NL MVP is a great candidate of a first round pick player. He should see plenty of bases throughout the league whether it is stealing, hitting and or jogging around them. 
Managers take "Love the well roundness of Yelich.  Great speed, defense, on base and a solid chart as well.  Great cornerstone to bat #2/3 and build around."
Rest of Top 10 Picks
2. Andrew Benitendi
3. Mike Clevinger
4. Jose Altuve
5. Freddie Freeman
6. Miles Mikolas
7. Eugenio Suarez
8. Chad Greene
9. Yadier Molina
10. Craig Kimbrel

5. Covington Crush 

Jose Ramirez was selected by the Crush, the 10 OB third basemen who can also play second allows versatility when crafting a team as you can move him around the field as need be. 

Managers take " He does everything well. All around stud, did not see a weakness from him."
Rest of Top 10 Picks
2. Mallex Smith
3. Whit Merrifield
4. Aaron Nola
5. Michael Brantley
6. Blake Treinen
7. Edwin Diaz
8. Jose Berrios
9. Adalberto Mondesi
10. JT Realmuto


6. Bay Bridge Bashers
The Bashers took a pitcher, a 2 time Cy Young winning pitcher, as he will look to keep the opposing teams bashing to a minimum. Corey Kluber will look to guide this pitching staff and team to a championship. 

Rest of Top 10 Picks
2. Lorenzo Cain
3. Joey Votto
4. Jesse Winker
5. Daniel Robertson
6. Brian Anderson
7. Matt Strahm 
8. Luis Severino
9. Jamieson Tallion
10. Matt Duffy


7.Skyway Bandidos 

Bandidos may have gotten a steal of their own, snagging the AL Cy Young winner in Blake Snell. Seeing him on the hill will be an intimidating sight for all his opponents.


Rest of Top 10 Picks
2. Max Scherzer
3. Max Muncy
4. Mitch Haniger
5. Alex Bregman
6. Ketel Marte
7. Harrison Bader
8. Craig Stammen
9. Johan Camargo
10. Matt Wieters

8. Acuna Matata

In the run of ACE pitchers, Chris Sale is next off the board, as Acuna Matata found the stud of his staff from the World Series Championship.

Rest of Top 10 Picks
2. Ronald Acuna
3. Brandon Nimmo
4. Matt Carpenter
5. Ben Zobrist
6. Adam Ottovino
7. Andrelton Simmons
8. Ender Inciarte
9. Martin Maldonado
10 Zach Wheeler

9. Dat Boy X

Make that 4 straight pitchers as the run continued with Clayton Kershaw coming off the board for Dat Boy X. 

Rest of Top 10 Picks
2. Kyle Freeland
3. Wilson Ramos
4. Kyle Schwarber
5. Jim Jeffress
6. Pedro Strop
7. Reynaldo Lopez
8. Rick Porcello
9. Jesus Aguilar
10. Jose Alvarado

10. Wisconsin Wolves  

The Wolves close out the first round selecting JD Martinez. The power hitting outfielder looks to give Wolves fans something to howl about as he hits balls over the moon.

Rest of Top 10 Picks
2. Bryce Harper
3. Cody Bellinger
4. Jeff McNeil
5. Trea Turner
6. Justin Verlander
7. Adam Eaton
8. Paul Goldschmidt
9. Bryan Holaday
10. Dallas Kuechel

Who do you think set themselves up the best moving forward. 10 rounds to go in the draft which should be finished this week, and we can dive deeper into the ten teams, and in exciting news the league will be now joined by two expansion teams that did not participate in the draft, but will be filling out their roster with the undrafted players.
Introducing the Aurora Anteaters

and the SoCal Lemons