Vibing with the 22nd Pick: Who's Next for the Cardinals in the 2022 MLB Draft? 🌌
4 projected St. Louis Cardinals selections in the 2022 MLB Draft
Sunday's the day! The 2022 MLB Draft kicks off at 7:00 ET in LA, with the Baltimore Orioles grabbing the top spot. Arizona, Texas, Pittsburgh, Washington, and a slew of other teams follow suit, but our beloved Cardinals are creeping up at the No. 22 spot.
With the first overall pick, we've got contenders like Druw Jones, Termarr Johnson, Kevin Parada, and Jackson Holliday vying for the crown. But who's gonna be the Cardinals' prince charming? 💎
The Cardinals' 22nd pick carries a hefty value of $3,180,600. Here are a few names circulating in the MLB Draft grapevine:
Peyton Graham: Shortstop, Oklahoma 🎓
According to Jim Callis (MLB.com), Peyton Graham could be the lucky charm. Currently ranked as the third-best collegiate shortstop, Graham is a force to be reckoned with. In 2022, he made history by blasting 20 homers and swiping 30 bases, earning him a spot on the Oklahoma Sooners' College World Series final squad. 🏆
Graham's College World Series stint brought him more attention in the MLB Draft sphere. Scouts have noticed that he's honed his strike zone skills, and while he's still working on breaking balls, his swing is a siren call for fastballs. What's more, he's versatile, having played third base in his first two seasons at OU.
With Masyn Winn, Jonathan Mejia, and Delvin Perez already claiming spots in the Cardinals' Top 30 prospects, shortstop isn't exactly a priority. But Graham's got what it takes to mix things up and fit right in with the Cardinals' dynamic roster.
Now, let's be clear: the Cardinals didn't actually pick Peyton Graham with the 22nd overall pick in the 2022 draft. Instead, they snapped up Cooper Hjerpe, a left-handed pitcher from Oregon State U. (FYI, Hjerpe was a helluva performer during his college career. 🔥)
As for other potential candidates for the Cardinals' second-round pick, the information is a bit thin on the ground without more context. However, Peyton Graham was indeed a heavyweight in the 2022 draft and was taken 18th overall by the Detroit Tigers. Keep your eyes peeled, and may the Cardinals score a sweet deal! 🤑🌟
In the 2022 MLB Draft, Peyton Graham, a collegiate shortstop from Oklahoma, was a promising candidate for the Cardinals, being ranked third among shortstops. With a remarkable 20 homers and 30 stolen bases in 2022, Graham increased his visibility and earned a spot on the Oklahoma Sooners' College World Series final squad. Despite the Cardinals selecting Cooper Hjerpe with the 22nd overall pick, Graham was still a heavyweight in the draft and was eventually picked by the Detroit Tigers 18th overall. The Cardinals' second-round pick and other potential candidates remain uncertain without more context.
