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Re: 2026 MLB Draft
Posted: July 11 26, 12:54 pm
by phins
It's a little disappointing to me. He's a 5-9, 180 pound kid who didn't run well at the Combine, or demonstrate power in games.
He's a twitchy kid, who gets the most of his frame, but his bat speed is honestly not exemplary.
Have to imagine we wanted Grindlinger and got sniped. Condon is typically picked in the 30's or comp round.
Others are higher on him than I am, but I don't see impact talent honestly. I see a kid who plays all-out and gets the most of his fairly limited tools. He does make a nice amount of contact, even though it's a funky swing.
Re: 2026 MLB Draft
Posted: July 11 26, 12:55 pm
by phins
cardsfantx wrote: ↑July 11 26, 12:52 pm
Doesn’t sound promising based on that fangraphs report :/
HS so don’t think it’s a money saving pick?
It's pretty disappointing, yes.
Re: 2026 MLB Draft
Posted: July 11 26, 12:59 pm
by cardsfantx
phins wrote: ↑July 11 26, 12:54 pm
It's a little disappointing to me. He's a 5-9, 180 pound kid who didn't run well at the Combine, or demonstrate power in games.
He's a twitchy kid, who gets the most of his frame, but his bat speed is honestly not exemplary.
Have to imagine we wanted Grindlinger and got sniped. Condon is typically picked in the 30's or comp round.
Others are higher on him than I am, but I don't see impact talent honestly. I see a kid who plays all-out and gets the most of his fairly limited tools. He does make a nice amount of contact, even though it's a funky swing.
So sounds like another Nathan church? lol
At pick 13
Re: 2026 MLB Draft
Posted: July 11 26, 1:05 pm
by Felix The Cat
Fangraphs Draft Chat wrote:
Kenny
3:02
Are the PCA-Condon comps from the MLB Network guys actually insane? Asking a Cubs fan, don’t want the Cards to have their own Pete.
Eric A Longenhagen
3:02
I mean, PCA's defense was just so, so special from the jump, he's kind of a 1-of-1 in that sense. I can't remember putting a def 7 or 8 on a HS outfielder's defense.
jonmberra
3:03
Card's fan here, what's your thoughts on the Condon pick?
Brendan Gawlowski
3:03
We were having a talk about whether he's the least toolsy guy taken so far...
Eric A Longenhagen
3:04
Good little athlete, contact oriented, well-rounded, not big loud tools tho
Re: 2026 MLB Draft
Posted: July 11 26, 1:12 pm
by jagtrader
Don’t know anything. But it seems his intangibles are off the charts. Those guys tend to reach their ceiling.
Re: 2026 MLB Draft
Posted: July 11 26, 1:13 pm
by cardsfantx
I hate that MIA took Jacob Lombard right after us, and would MUCH rather have had us take him…
Re: 2026 MLB Draft
Posted: July 11 26, 1:21 pm
by CardsofSTL
I am not going to get too high or low on any of the picks but it is all a lottery. I just hope we get lucky with a few of them.
Re: 2026 MLB Draft
Posted: July 11 26, 1:29 pm
by sighyoung
jagtrader wrote: ↑July 11 26, 1:12 pm
Don’t know anything. But it seems his intangibles are off the charts. Those guys tend to reach their ceiling.
Re: 2026 MLB Draft
Posted: July 11 26, 1:40 pm
by Fan_In_NY
I think we are going to hear that he has a relatively high floor for a high school hitter and makes the most out of his tools. The Cards have a lot of early picks, really curious how the whole class looks in terms of getting a couple of higher upside guys.
Re: 2026 MLB Draft
Posted: July 11 26, 1:50 pm
by phins
cardsfantx wrote: ↑July 11 26, 12:59 pm
phins wrote: ↑July 11 26, 12:54 pm
It's a little disappointing to me. He's a 5-9, 180 pound kid who didn't run well at the Combine, or demonstrate power in games.
He's a twitchy kid, who gets the most of his frame, but his bat speed is honestly not exemplary.
Have to imagine we wanted Grindlinger and got sniped. Condon is typically picked in the 30's or comp round.
Others are higher on him than I am, but I don't see impact talent honestly. I see a kid who plays all-out and gets the most of his fairly limited tools. He does make a nice amount of contact, even though it's a funky swing.
So sounds like another Nathan church? lol
At pick 13
Better than that, of course, at least tools maximize wide, but a faster Church, with a much better arm isn't crazy.
A major leaguer who is above replacement is a nice player, so a Nathan Church is a good player, but I'm just not really excited. It's also a really meh draft from a star perspective so you have to pick your flavor.
My guess is the charisma and character were intoxicating. He's legitimately a great kid, teammate, and clubhouse influence. I'd imagine he's a million of so under slot if I had to guess.