Locked On Indians

GUARDIANS DRAFT STRATEGY SHIFT: High-Risk, High-Reward Picks Raise Eyebrows Cleveland's MLB Draft Day 1 selections signal a potential paradigm shift in organizational philosophy. Hosts Justin Lada and Jeff Ellis dissect the Guardians' surprising focus on power hitters with concerning strikeout rates, including first-round pick Jace LaViolette. The guys debates whether this represents a calculated gamble or a response to a weak draft class. Will Hynes emerges as a bright spot, with his high-spin slider and projectable frame drawing praise. Insights from Paul Gillespie, Guardians' senior VP of scouting, shed light on the front office's thinking behind these unconventional choices. Tune in for an in-depth analysis of Cleveland's draft strategy and its potential impact on the franchise's future. 0:00 Intro: Guardians' draft strategy discussion5:00 High strikeout rates don't translate to MLB10:00 Analyzing Guardians' draft picks and profiles15:00 Cape Cod League performance of draft picks20:00 Will Hynes pick and