4-19 from: http://www.baseballrumormill.com/2010/04/mlb-draft-notes-saturday-review-417/#more - Middle Tennessee State's Bryce Brentz continues to rebound well from his injury hitting a grand-slam, his 10th home run of the year, as part of a 3-for-5, seven RBI effort against Troy University
4-17 from: - link - Kaleb Cowart, RHP, Cook County HS (Georgia) - Another live arm from the high school ranks, Cowart is also a prospect as a third baseman, where he has good power and a terrific glove. As a pitcher, he can hit 95 MPH but is usually 3-5 MPH below that, though his velocity should get more consistent if he gives up hitting. His curveball and changeup have promise, but he needs more innings and experience to polish his mound work. Very athletic at 6-3, 190, the Florida State signee is a target for the second half of the first round. He would fit nicely with the Red Sox at 20, the Twins at 21, or the Rangers at 22.
4-19 from: - http://thecollegebaseballblog.com/2010/04/19/phillips-66-big-12-baseball-weekly-awards-4 - Cole Green (Texas) has been tabbed the Pitcher of the Week for games of April 12-18. - PITCHER OF THE WEEK - Cole Green, Texas, RHP, Jr., 6-0, 210, Coppell, Texas/Coppell - Green allowed just one hit and three walks while striking out four in a complete-game shutout of the Aggies. Individually, it was his fourth career complete game and second shutout overall. The 14-0 victory marked the first time the Longhorns have blanked the Aggies since a 3-0 win on May 17, 2003. Green improved to 8-0 on the season and continues to lead the nation in victories.
4-20 from: - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/4/20/1431880/casing-the-states-nevada#storyjump : - RHP, CC of Southern Nevada - Hanks is but a mere piece of the electric pitching staff at CSN this spring. The staff is so electric that Hanks, perhaps the top pro prospect of the bunch, is relegated to a supporting bullpen role that doesn't include the closer's spot. That doesn't seem to bother Hanks, as he's broken out this spring to the tune of a 2-1 record with an 0.86 ERA in 31.1 innings, striking out 30 and walking only 9 as of April 20. He's started three games, but most scouts agree that his long-term role will be in the bullpen, where he absolutely shines. That's due to an elite fastball that gets plus grades, sitting 92-95 while touching 97-98 regularly. He's really started to command that pitch this year, and that's why he's really jumped up boards. His secondary pitch is a solid-average slider that has been as high as 87 mph, but it gets better break in the 84-85 range. He doesn't use it as much as he'll have to in the pros, as he's been able to blow his fastball by hitters with ease this spring. That, and the fact that he's changeup-free, means that Hanks will almost certainly be a relief prospect in the pros, though a very good one. He could easily be one of the top relievers taken in June, and he'll almost certainly bypass an Oklahoma State scholarship. Projected Draft Range: 2nd-4th Round
4-20 from: - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/4/20/1431880/casing-the-states-nevada#storyjump : - RHP, CC of Western Nevada - Champlin represents the best that Western Nevada has to offer this year, which is a stark contrast to the loaded Southern Nevada class. Originally from the state of Washington, the Rays took a late-round flier on him out of high school in 2008, and he ended up at Western Nevada after not signing. He wasn't the most heralded recruit, but he did offer projectable size in a prototypical starting pitching frame, as he stands at 6'6'', but only weighs roughly 205 pounds. Champlin brings an interesting mix to the table, as he's become more of a pitchability guy since he arrived at college, and he only carries a fringe-average fastball that usually sits 87-89. However, his command gets true plus grades, so his fastball plays above its velocity, making it an average offering. He adds in an above-average breaking ball and average cutter, rounding out a solid arsenal. He profiles as a back of the rotation starter, and an Arizona State commitment might mean that he goes on to ASU to prove himself more. Projected Draft Range: 10th-15th Round
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