5-11 from: - link - Ss, Jed Gyorko, W. Virginia , 5'10 185, R/R, listed at 5'10, more like 5'8 1/2, solid build, will have to move to 2b in pro ball, perhaps LF, ran 4.3 out of the box and showed solid alley power, pull type hitter, left and left center, will go other way on occasion, 45 arm strength, 40 fielder, 45 range, plus is his ability to put the bat on the ball, ala, Dustin Pedroia. Latter sandwich first round.
5-12 from: - http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/chicago-cubs-wrigley-bound/2010/05/cubs-draft-preview--hitters.html - Nick Castellanos 3B--FLA (H.S.)-- 6'4 185 - Winner of the 2nd annual Under Armour All-American game MVP award, which was held at Wrigley Field. Castellanos went 4-4, 4 2B, BB, 3 R, 3 RBI. I think we can safely say he like hitting in Wrigley! This Florida prep 3B offers potential plus power as well as a fluid swing with a slight uppercut that reminds some scouts of Tampa Bay 3B Evan Longoria. His long term defensive home remains to be seen. With a plus arm but a body that projects to fill out he may end up at 1B. Early reports of a 4-6 million dollar bonus demand makes his draft position volatile.
5-16 from: - http://www.baseballrumormill.com/ - Cam Bedrosian, East Coweta High School, RHP - Bedrosian works primarily with two pitches, a 92-94 mph fastball that will flash a little better and a tight, two-plane curveball from 76-79 mph that was his go-to pitch in Friday's playoff game. He does throw a mid0s slider and a change up up to 80 mph but rarely uses either pitch, going to the curve in any count and against both left- and right-handed hitters. He's not as advanced as the [Karsten] Whitson-[Dylan] Covey class of prep arms, and doesn't have the projection of [Aaron] Sanchez or [AJ] Cole, but he fits well in the group after the first half-dozen high school right-handers.
5-16 from: - link - After missing 21 games with a broken thumb earlier this spring, LaMarre has made up for lost time. The junior outfielder is hitting .402/.444/.645 so far this season and provides very good defense to compliment his well-balanced game. The right-handed hitting LaMarre is a former hockey player, and exudes the same amount of grit on the field. He's just a very fun player to watch, and I've talked to a few scouts who think he's one of those players who you're going to underestimate, but he'll turn around and do something you didn't think he was capable of. LaMarre has done just that during his career at Michigan. He's flashed glimpses of all facets of the game. I'll start with his swing. The first thing that I like about LaMarre's swing is how his hips lead into his hands. By that, I mean his hips open up while his shoulders are still closed and his hands stay back. At the point of contact, he does a solid job of staying compact and tucking his elbow into his body -- otherwise known as forming the 'Power L' position as taught in rotational hitting. His hands are very quiet, maybe a little too quiet, but I think they work well because of his swing. The bat speed is good and the momentum he generates leads to easy post-contact extension. Currently playing left field for the Wolverines, LaMarre has played all three outfield positions in his collegiate career. He's not going to have the power to stay in left, but I do think he's the type of player that has the athleticism and work ethic to develop into a Ty Wiggington-esque player and learn multiple positions. All five tools grade out as average or better. He's not a burner on the base paths, but he's a outstanding base runner, constantly taking the extra base, and could develop into a 15-20 stolen base guy with his instincts. Physically, he has very strong hips and core. There is room to add strength in his shoulders, which leads me to think his power isn't fully developed yet. Overall, he doesn't have the flash that will draw much excitement as other first rounders. But, he's a polished all-around player that has a very good chance at providing solid play for a major league team someday.
5-16 from: - http://www.sportingnews.com/blog/MLB_Draft - Georgia Tech right-hander Deck McGuire will by one of the Top 10 picks of the 2010 First-Year Player Draft. That is a given. But if there has been one criticism of McGuire, it is that he has above-average stuff, but has not dominated. I think he stated his case against Miami last night. McGuire threw seven innings last night and gave up only one run on four hits and three walks, striking out nine en route to a 14-3 shellacking of Miami. McGuire improved his record to 6-3, with a 2.91 ERA. He has struck out 99 in 92.2 innings pitched, giving up just 78 hits.
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