9/24/09

Top Second Basemen in 2010 MLB Draft




2B:


1. Michael Bortolotti – Milton HS – 5-7… average speed… can hit to all fields,,, average fielding at SS… projects out as 2Bman…

2. Colin Walsh – Stanford – junior… S/R…
7-23: stats thru 7-15 in Cape Cod League: .292, 5-RBIs, 4-SB… starting in Cape Cod All-Star game

3. Nick Crawford – UAB – junior… L/R…

7-23: stats thru 7-15 in Cape Cod League: .341, 6-SB… starting in Cape Cod All-Star game



4. Garin Cecchini – Barbe HS (LA) - -6-3, 200 – verbally committed to LSU…


7-29: from http://www.baseballfactory.com/: - Cecchini is athletic at 6-foot-3 and 200 pounds. He has good power from the left side of the plate. In the field, he’s fundamentally sound with a good arm, above-average speed and he plays the game hard.

5. Jeff Yamaguchi – Lakewood HS (CA) – 6-1, 175, catcher also –

8-1: from http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/: will have to find a spot for him, 2b would be a good spot for him, solid hitting stroke, hits the ball where it's pitched, made adjustments, aggressive contact, solid arm strength, 45 right now, runs ok, not a clogger and deceptive physical strength.

6. Justin O’Connor – Cowan HS (IN) -

8-19: Jeff Sullivan from the AFLAC Games: - O’Conner had a rough game, going 0-2 with 2 strikeouts, but I was able to see him all week and he is a great player with some pop in his bat. He had some great BP sessions and is able to generate a lot of power with his 6’1,190 pound frame. He has smooth actions in the middle infield and has a solid arm. He also threw an inning in the game, reaching the low 90’s. He is a great two-way talent, who to me is better as a position player.


7. B.J. Guinn – Cal – 6-1, 165, R/R –

8-1: from http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/: can switch hit, best at RHH, solid defensively, runs at least ave.

8. Matt Lipka – McKinney HS (TX) –

8-9: from Keith Law/ http://www.espn.com/: - The Texas club was lead by Matt Lipka a 2B/SS from McKinney HS, TX. He draws comparisons to Orlando Hudson showing good speed and an easy swing designed for contact.

2 comments:

Hobie said...

Mack. Is there a general rule about looking at college/HS SS’s as future 2B over those who play 2B at those levels?

Mack Ade said...

I wouldn't call it a rule. All high school shortstops are evaluated regarding their defense, speed, and range. as well as their arm to first. An average fielding high school shortstop that hits .600 mkaes for a wonderful second baseman in college.