Seattle Mariners: 2022 Mock Draft Compilation
In consideration
A pair of high school infielders were right behind Hjerpe. Cole Young from North Allegheny (HS), Pennsylvania, and Rockwall (Heath HS), Texas star Jett Andrews each appeared on three mock drafts.
Cole Young, SS – North Allegheny High School (PA)
At only 18 years old, Cole Young has a very mature approach at the plate. He’s worked hard to improve his swing and consistently makes good contact. Young doesn’t have much pop just yet, but he makes up for it with outstanding speed. Defensively he could stick as a shortstop due to his range and strong arm.
At one point, Young was considered a top ten pick. He’ll fall to mid-round, not because he struggled, but rather because other players passed him by. Additionally, Young committed to Duke, and they have a good track record of holding on to their recruits.
It won’t be a surprise if he was available at 21, but not surprising if he’s long gone by then either.
Cole Young….natural feel & discipline in the box to win a batting title…flashbacks to Wade Boggs albeit w/ a faster pedal around the bases….think he enters the league and avoids Tobacco Road. #MLBDraft22 pic.twitter.com/POzmiKvord
— MLB Draft Room (@MLBDraftRoom) July 12, 2022
Jett Williams, SS – Rockwall, TX, Heath High School
Jett Williams 5-8, 165-pound frame doesn’t exactly scream future Major League player. But the switch-hitting shortstop from Rockwall, Texas, is an uncommon prospect.
He gets his bat on the ball and drives it to the gaps. Williams also has good power, not just for someone his size but overall. Some scouts believe he has the best hitting skill set among high school prospects in this draft class. Williams is also lightning fast with a 6.67 second 60-yard dash time.
Shortstop may not be his final position. Williams is an excellent fielder, but his lack of arm strength may move him to the outfield.
ESPN has Williams going as high as 11th overall. If he slips (and there is a good chance he will), it’s because teams doubt he can be a productive player with his diminutive size.
Jett Williams is in the conversation for the best overall prep hit tool in this class. Despite his size, many scouts are impressed with his batting practice, and more importantly how that swing translates to games. Williams has always performed well versus high-end velocity with surprising power. – Just Baseball
The rest
Others selected to the Seattle Mariners include Dylan Beavers, OF, University of California Golden Bears; Jackson Ferris, IMG Academy; Jordan Beck, OF, University of Tennessee Volunteers; Justin Crawford, OF, Bishop Gorman HS, Las Vegas, Nevada.