DRAFT - Austin Wilson, Aaron Sanchez, Kris Bryant, Stetson Allie... and Zach Cox

Austin Wilson:

6-4 from: - http://bleacherreport.com/articles/401216-2010-mlb-amateur-draft-the-top-10-hitting-prospects-available#page/2  - OF, Harvard-Westlake HS, North Hollwood, Calif. Height: 6’4” Weight: 200 lbs. Bats: Right Throws: Right Wilson has great tools and a world of potential. His raw power has left scouts drooling, and it is said that he has outstanding work ethic and character—two resources that will certainly help him maximize his potential. He is still a little raw and needs to work on pitch recognition. However, at just 18 he has plenty of time to develop. He projects as a power-hitting center or right fielder who should produce runs in the middle of the order. Player Comparison: Wilson is already a big kid. The raw power, size, and character bring to mind Vladimir Guerrero.

Aaron Sanchez:

6-4 from: - http://www.deepleagues.com/?p=1791  P, Los Angeles, California - Sanchez is another solid prep pitcher from Southern California. Sanchez offers a 93 mph fastball along with a solid curveball and changeup. He has been scouted extensively by California-based teams, and many project the Angels could select him with one of their three first rounders.

Kris Bryant:

http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=4812  - A quick scouting summary on some of those “late bloomers:” -Kris Bryant, 3b, Bonanza HS, Las Vegas. There are some teams that absolutely love the power-hitting Bryant, just as there are teams who have no interest in him whatsoever. If a team wants Bryant badly enough, it will pick him with a protected first-round pick as Bryant is a signability risk.

Stetson Allie:

6-2 from: - http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=4760  - 7. STETSON ALLIE, rhp-3b, St. Edward HS, Olmsted Falls, Ohio - UPDATE (5/15): Allie has been a man among boys this spring. Having suddenly found command of his overpowering stuff in a starting role, he has thoroughly dominated his competition with a number of low-walk, high-strikeout games. His fastball has been consistently in the high-90s and his slider in the high-80s, and he’s thrown strikes with both. While some scouts may still need to be convinced that his pitchability is for real, others have been effusive in their praise and it is apparent that he has elevated himself into the top 10 picks on many team boards with the draft less than a month away. Allie has overwhelmed high-school hitters with his superior stuff and may do the same in the lower minors or in college, but scouts caution that more experienced hitters may lay off his stuff if he is unable to throw strikes consistently. Allie has continued to play third base when not pitching, and should keep intact his record of never hitting below .400 in four years in high school, but he struggles to hit sliders and chases a lot of pitches out of the strike zone.—ALLAN SIMPSON

Zach Cox:

6-2 from: - http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=4760  - 8. ZACH COX, 3b, Arkansas - UPDATE (5/15): As Cox’ stock has continued to rise this spring, so seemingly have the naysayers’ whispers become louder that he lacks the type of power and loft in his swing that warrant a top half of the first-round selection, much less in the top 10. Regardless, Cox’ stellar 2010 season (.431-8-47, 33 BB through mid-May) and strong athleticism at third base have put him among the top college position prospects in the country. The bottom line is that teams are extra hungry for polished bats, and Cox has one of the best.—DAVID RAWNSLEY

6-4 from: - http://bleacherreport.com/articles/401216-2010-mlb-amateur-draft-the-top-10-hitting-prospects-available#page/4 - Height: 6’1” Weight: 215 lbs. Bats: Left Throws: Right Cox has a nice-looking, compact left-handed stroke. His sweet swing and excellent bat speed suggest that he will hit for plenty of average at the big league level. In addition, he projects to develop at least average power. There is some question about where Cox will play at the next level. He just starting playing second base but seems to be adjusting well to the next position. His speed is average, but he runs the bases well. He plays the game intelligently. Player Comparison: When the biggest question surrounding a player is if he’ll play second or third, you know there is a lot to like about the kid. I think he stays at second and becomes a Martin Prado type, but with more pop.