Updated: 2010 Draft - Outfielders

OF:

1. Bryce Bentz – Middle Tennessee State – has the most raw power in the draft class… incredible bat command and speed… projects out as a first baseman… even as a pitcher he had 63Ks in 88.2 IP and a 4.57 ERA

7/07 fr. http://www.projectprospect.com/: If you want your kid to be a massive power hitter, name him Bryce. Bryce Brentz is the No. 1 power hitting prospect from the four-year college ranks. Brentz lead all of Division-I in batting average, slugging percentage, home runs, and total bases all that ads up to a triple slash line of .465/.535/.930 with 28 home runs. While MTSU plays in a strong hitter park (120 PF, BoydsWorld.com), Brentz compliments his outstanding power with very solid zone judgement. Brentz walked 11.4% of the time last year while striking out in just 11.8% of his plate appearances. A college center fielder, Brentz gets knocked some for his defense as some think he may wind up at first base in the pros. Wherever he plays, his bat could be special.

7/09 fr. Keith Law/ http://www.espn.com/ : “he was by far the best player on Team USA".

7/13: As of July 13, hitting .476 for Team USA.



2. Trey Griffin – MLK H.S. (Stockbridge, GA.) – 5-tooler… quickly reads ball off of bat… good speed… also plays SS… incredible hands… power to all fields.

3. Leon Landry – LSU –

7/07 fr. http://www.projectprospect.com/: Leon Landry will follow in the footsteps of teammate Jared Mitchell as a super-toolsy two-sport athlete outfielder from LSU.


4. Tyler Holt – Florida State -

7/07 fr. http://www.projectprospect.com/: While Holt may not have the same buzz as the rest of guys above him on this list, he is very deserving. At least a plus runner, Holt gets good jumps on the ball and covers tons of ground in centerfield. He’s an asset in the field and on the base paths (34-39 stolen base attempts). Holt’s biggest tool is his on-base ability, as he walked an astonishing 17.9% of the time last spring boosting his overall line to .401/.520/.578. A line-drive hitter with strong wrists and good bat-speed and a fantastic approach, Holt projects as a prototypical lead-off hitter.

7/13: As of July 13, hitting .438 for Team USA.

5. Josh Sale - Bishop Blanchet HS (WA) – 6-1, 195, L/L …

6. Gary Brown – Cal State Fullerton – also plays 3B and projects out as a 2Bman… excellent speed… needs to develop consistency.

7. Austin Wilson – Harvard-Westlake H.S. (CA.) – 6-4, 200 - has most power of the draft… not polished, but who cares… hit two 500+ HRs at Florida showcase, both to different parts of the field. One scout said he’s a “young Adam Jones”… 2008 Area Code games alumni… projects out on corners… average speed… excellent arm… star in batting practice…

8. Kevin Keyes – Texas – 6-4, 225… excellent bat speed and strength… 2nd on team in 2009 in HRs and doubles… charts out as a RFer… average arm

9. Jabari Blash – (new) – Miami-Dade C.C. –

7/09 fr. http://www.withthefirstpick.net/: - Jabari Blash, an outfielder from Miami-Dade Community College, is one of the most exciting prospects eligible for the draft. He's got plenty of speed, huge power and profiles in center-field or right. Blash's tools don't always translate to games, but he has All-Star talent. We ranked Blash 63rd overall and the Rangers selected him in the ninth round (he has yet to sign). The Virgin Islands native has been playing this summer for the Deland Suns of the Florida Collegiate Summer League, where he is hitting .234/.388/328.


10. Jarrett Parker – Virginia – 6-4, 205 junior… excellent size, power, speed, and defense… zero HRs as a freshman, 15 as a sophomore… struck out 76 times in 259 at bats.

11. Mark Canha – (new) – Univ. of California – Junior – 6-2, 195… 2009: .366, 17-2B, 12-HR, 43-RBI, 75-H, 130-TB, .634 SLG, .444-OBP, 44-R… earned All-Pac 10… also plays 1B… hits for power… good threat for base stealing

12. Matt Newman – (up from 16th) - Arizona State –

July 13: went 3-5, with 4-RBIs for Team USA in their 7-5 loss to Team Japan… hitting .424 with 10 RBIs so far for Team USA

13. Taylor Lindsay - Desert Mountain HS, Scottsdale, Ariz. –

14. Krey Bratsen - Bryan HS, Texas -

15. Michael Choice - UT Arlington -

7/9 fr. Keith Law http://www.espn.com/: Michael Choice, OF, Texas-Arlington: He has below average speed and arm strength, so his only available defensive position is likely left field, but he has shown great power.


16. Kolten Wong – Hawaii - named to the 2009 USA Baseball national team… 2009: .341, 11-HR, 21-doubles, 52-RBIs, 46-R, 11-SB… led team in outfield assists.

17. Casey McGrew - Wright State –

18. Reggie Golden - Wetumpka HS (AL) - 2009: .458, 9-HR, 30-RBI

19. James Meador – San Diego – senior… 2009: .376 in 213 at bats… .976 fielding… projects out as right fielder

20. Ryan Dew – Ohio State – Senior… 6-1, 220, L/L… led team in hitting in 2009: .388/.429/.562… 7-HR, 42-RBI… 1.000% fielding percentage

21. Evan Hilton – Woodlands HS (GA) – 5-10, 165, S/L – two-way… athletic… very accurate outfield arm… 6.93 speed… 83-86 fastball…

22. Brandon Beans – (new) – Hartsville HS (SC) – 5-10, 175… also is RHP…

PG Cross Checker ranks Beans as the 7th top SC prospect out of high school, and the 348th in the nation…


23. Taylor Kaczmarek – Desert Ridge HS (AZ) – 6-2, 210, R/R – very lively swing… raw power, projects out eithr on corners or first base….

24. Jordan Scott – (new) – Greer HS (SC) – 6-1, 160… also plays shortstop… verbally committed to South Carolina…

PG Gross Checker ranks Scott the 24th top SC high school prospect, and 288th overall in the nation…

25. David Donald – (new) – J.L. Mann (SC) – 5-11, 175… verbally committed to College of Charleston…

PG Cross Checker ranks Donald as the 481st top prospect in the nation

26. Cory Hahn – Mater Dei HS (CA) – 5-9, 160 – toolsy… 6.6 lightning speed… solid arm… quick bat… strikes out too much…

27. Michael Lorenzen – Fullerton HS (CA) – 6-2, 180 – 6.8 speed… powerful arm… also pitches in the low 90s… needs to develop plate discipline…

28. Angelo Gumbs – Torrance HS (CA) – 6-1, 190 – gome to first in 4:07… prep shortstop… good arm… thows inconsistently…

29. Kyle LeBlanc – (new) – Newburyport H.S. – 6-0 - average bat… 6.41 in 60-yds… solid fielding… projects as CF