DRAFT: - Xorge Carrillo, Chris Bisson, Jason Adams, Michael Choice... and Martin Viramontes

Xorge Carrillo:


5-7 from: - http://baseballdraftreport.com - 2010 MLB Draft: Top 30 College Catching  - 17. Arizona State JR C Xorge Carrillo - Carrillo’s placement this high is largely speculative, but, hey, isn’t that really what a list like this is all about? Carrillo has missed almost all of the season with a bum forearm, but when healthy showed off impressive power to all fields and much improved athleticism behind the plate. That last reason is why I’m comfortable keeping the twice drafted Carrillo this high on the list despite the injury. The improvements in his body and subsequent uptick in footwork behind the plate indicate a dedication to getting better that makes me think his injury is just a minor blip on his path towards getting drafted a third time.

Chris Bisson:

5-7 from: - http://baseballbeginnings.com/2010/05/08/chris-bisson-video  - 2B Chris Bisson can run and he can play second base defense. He won’t have a big arm or power. The question for him once he signs will be if he can prove that he is not going to be a limited offensive player. The thing is, he doesn’t have to be Wade Boggs because his speed and defense are going to carry him. I think he’s got enough in his hands to be a 50 hitter. If that happens, Bisson is a big league second baseman.

Jason Adams:

5-9 from: - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/5/9/1464253/more-seiler-ratings#storyjump  - Jason Adam, RHP, Blue Valley Northwest HS (KS), 1C3: Solidly-built prospect has body similar to 2009 first-rounder Matt Hobgood. Has seen velocity jump this spring, and has command of three average or better pitches, including plus fastball, above-average curve, and average changeup.

Michael Choice:

5-10 from: - http://thecollegebaseballblog.com/2010/05/10/southland-conference-players-of-the-week-8  - UT Arlington centerfielder Michael Choice has been named the Southland Conference Hitter of the Week. Choice hit two home runs, had two multi-hit games and broke the school’s all-time single-season walks record last week while going 5-for-11 with eight RBI. Choice began the week going 2-for-2 with three walks against Dallas Baptist while receiving three walks giving give him 62 for the season – which broke the Mavs’ single-season record that was set in 1978 by former Major League shortstop Dave Owen. He also received two intentional walks last week, improving his school single-season record to 17 and his career record to 22. The junior from Arlington, Texas (Mansfield Timberview), hit two home runs against second-place Stephen F. Austin, his conference-leading 15th and 16th of the season. Both home runs were three-run shots. Choice currently leads the conference in batting (.405) and home runs (16) and is tied for second in the league with 55 RBI. In addition, Choice has reached base safely with a base hit, walk or hit by pitch in 61 consecutive games dating back to last season. Choice’s 66 walks lead the nation. It his first hitter of the week award for Choice this season.

Martin Viramontes:

45-10 from: - http://www.sportingnews.com/blog/MLB_Draft  - UP: Martin Viramontes, RHP, Loyola Marymount University - Last Sunday, May 2, Viramontes came within one out of a no-hitter, as LMU dominated St. Mary's in a 10-0 win. The 6-5, 225-pounder gave up two singles in the ninth before striking out a pinch hitter to end the game. It was Viramontes' second complete game of the season, striking out 15 batters in the process. It has, however, been a difficult year for Viramontes, who has been entirely too hittable in his 11 starts, with opponents hitting him at a .330 clip, and this was before the May 2 game. Seen at the beginning of the season as a possible first-day draftee, Viramontes has shown the flashes of a major-league workhorse, but might have a tough time breaking into the first-day run. As a draft-eligible sophomore, he could easily return to school and to continue improving his command and developing his secondary pitches.