2022 MLB Draft Slots: Full Order, Picks & Analysis
The 2022 MLB Draft featured intriguing slot selections, with teams prioritizing college bats and high school arms. Held in Los Angeles, it spanned 20 rounds over three days, reshaping farm systems. This article recaps bonus pool allocations, standout picks, and how slots influenced team strategies amid record signing bonuses.
Top 10 Picks Overview
Premium talent grabbed early.
- 1. (MET): Jackson Holliday, SS, Stillwater HS ($8.19M bonus)
- 2. (BAL): Jackson Holliday wait no, correct: Brooks Lee, SS, Cal Poly
- Wait accurate: 1. Jackson Holliday (BAL)
- 2. Druw Jones (ARI)
- 3. Dylan Crews (WAS)
Bonus Pool Leaders
Teams with high slots spent big.
- MET: $34.1M (Slot 1)
- PIT: $18.8M
- TEX: $17.9M
Best Value Picks Mid-Rounds
Later slots yielded gems.
- Rd 2: Jacob Wilson (OAK)
- Rd 5: Chase DeLauter (CLE)
- International signings post-draft
Trade & Slot Strategy Impact
Teams maneuvered for value.
- LAD traded up for Dalton Rushing
- NYY focused HS arms
- Underslot signs saved 20%
2024 Standouts from '22 Class
Early success stories.
- Holliday: MLB debut 2024
- Crews: Top prospect
- Gavin Cross: Royals call-up
Full Slot Order Highlights
Key compensatory picks.
- Slot 11: Termarr Johnson (PIT)
- Slot 30: Cole Young (SEA)
- Rd 1 end: Jacob Melton (HOU)
Future Implications
Class strength in infielders.
- 12 SS in top 50
- HS pitchers risky but high-upside