2011 DRAFT Profile: - OF - Jackie Bradley Jr.

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4-7-10 from: link  - OF Jackie Bradley (South Carolina): Bradley may have set a record in his quick return from a broken hamate bone this spring, so don’t expect to see his true power this spring. He is hitting .360-2-13. He’s a high-level hitter when healthy, with just enough speed to impact the game. His throwing arm? Bradley threw 101 mph from right field at Perfect Game’s 2008 Pre-Draft Showcase.


6-12-10 from: - http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/wait-til-next-year-2011-draft-preview  - Outfield - Best Player: Jackie Bradley Jr., CF, South Carolina, .367/.468/.585. Those of you that follow Aaron Fitt on the college beat at Baseball America know his affinity for Bradley Jr., who is the best combination of tools and performance in this draft class. Bradley Jr. is a very smooth baseball player that has never been out of sorts in the SEC, and has just started to tap into his power potential. The Gamecocks were simply not the same when he was out of the lineup with a broken hand earlier this season.


6-13 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702  - OF, Jackie Bradley, S. Carolina, 5'10 175, L/R, runs well, puts the bat on the ball, playable arm and range to be a 4th OF off the bench, just doesn't have that power to generate any excitement for me, but clubs love him.


6-14-10 from: - http://prospectinsider.com/360mock.php  - 2011 Mock Draft – 10 Chicago-A Jackie Bradley, OF -- South Carolina


6-15-10 from: - http://www.deepleagues.com/?p=1830  – 2011 Mock Draft - 2. Pittsburgh Pirates Jackie Bradley, Jr. OF, South Carolina


6-22-10 from: - http://projectprospect.com/article/2010/06/19/college-world-series-scouting-preview  - The Gamecocks have one of the top position player prospects for 2011 in Jackie Bradley Jr. A strong runner with a smooth left-handed swing, Bradley has a chance to go in the first round if he can improve on a very strong 2010 campaign in which he lead team in both batting average and on-base percentage, hitting .371/.477/.587 with more walks (38) than strikeouts (31). Bradley often gets compared to Denard Span, and while that may be an easy comp based on position and skin color, Bradley and Span actually do share similar skill sets and some mechanical similarities in their swings.


6-23-10 from: - http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/college/postseason/college-world-series/2010/2610232.html   - But facing elimination against top-seeded Arizona State, the Gamecocks won in big and sexy fashion Tuesday afternoon. South Carolina banged out eight hits—highlighted by a three-run homer by Jackie Bradley Jr. Bradley, a sophomore center fielder, went 3-for-4 with a career-high four RBIs and is now 5-for-8 in Omaha. He is also hitting .458/.545/.806 with six homers and 26 RBIs in his current 18-game hitting streak.


6-23 from: - http://www.sportingnews.com/blog/MLB_Draft#ixzz0rj9JFPjP  - Later, in the postgame press conference, South Carolina center fielder Jackie Bradley Jr. displayed a quiet, unassuming demeanor despite going 3-for-4 with three runs and four RBIs. Three of those ribbies came via home run that helped fuel an eight-run Gamecocks outburst in the second inning.


6-25 from: - http://www.deepleagues.com/?p=1878  - But according to this report, Bradley’s throws from right field during Perfect Game’s scouting showcase were clocked at 101 mph (only faster velocity I could find was something that claimed Jarred Cosart hit 103). I’m not an expert on outfield throwing velocities (how fast are Ichiro’s throws?) and how much velocity should factor into grading an outfielder’s arm, but assuming the elite arm strength is legitimate, what makes Bradley’s defense special is he combines it with excellent speed and great instincts running down fly balls in CF. As this writer says, Bradley has “the range and speed of a CF and the arm of a RF.” He can also hit. At the plate, Bradley is batting .374 this season with 13 home runs and 58 RBI’s. The strikeout/walk ratio is also impressive, as he’s leading his team with 39 bb’s as compared to 33 k’s. I have heard some reports describing him as a raw hitter, but judging from those statistics and the few at bats I have seen, plate discipline does not appear to be a serious problem. One question is whether he can hit for power. The collegiate power numbers are good, but although based upon a small sample size, he had zero hitting with wood bats in the cape league. Moreover, he is not a particularly big guy (5’10, 175), so I thought going into the CWS the reason for not ranking him high would be an inability to hit for power. But I have been really impressed with his swing and bat speed in the CWS, and it’s difficult to imagine the power will not arrive.


6-29 from: - Andy Seiler Mock Draft - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/6/28/1541924/andys-first-2011-top-50#storyjump  - 10. Jackie Bradley, OF, South Carolina


7-1 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com/  – 2011 Mock Draft – 8. Jackie Bradley Jr.- OF, South Carolina


7-3 from: - http://milbprospects.blogspot.com/2010/07/early-version-of-top-50-prospects-for.html   - Top 50 - 9 Jackie Bradley , OF , South Carolina


7-6 from: - http://web.usabaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100706&content_id=12003730&vkey=news_usab&gid = - USA Baseball kicked off its Collegiate National Team (CNT) trials Tuesday afternoon at the National Training Center (NTC), which will run through July 11. - Jackie Bradley, Jr. (South Carolina) knotted the game at one in the bottom half of the frame scoring on a passed ball after collecting the first of his two base knocks on a shot to left field.


7-4 from: - http://pnrscouting.com/articles_teamusacollegiate_trialroster_07042010.html  - The tools-rich outfield crop begins with College World Series star Jackie Bradley, Jr., center fielder for the National Champion South Carolina Gamecocks. Bradley is a four-tool “now” talent with the chance to grow into more power as he continues to mature. He posted a slash line of .371/.477/.587 on the Spring and had one of the best CWS performances in this year’s tournament in Omaha, slashing .345/.424/.621 while totaling 10 H, 1 2B, 2 HR, 3 BB, 6 SO and 1 HBP in 33 PA


7-10 from: - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/7/10/1562916/all-questions-answered#comments  - There isn’t anyone that compares to Jackie Bradley in recent years of the draft. He has enough polish to move quickly through the minors, and that’s a little more rare from college outfielders recently. Most of the better collegiate hitters have been in the infield or at corner spots, while Bradley projects for center field. I think he’ll be an interesting player to follow, and his left-handed hitting status makes him very, very intriguing.


7-17 from: - http://thecollegebaseballblog.com/2010/07/17/jackie-bradley-jr-continues-to-enjoy-the-ride  - Jackie Bradley Jr. had a breakthrough 2010 College World Series by carrying the Gamecocks to the College World Series title. Mark Rafferty and myself attended the South Carolina batting practices where we were thoroughly impressed with Bradley’s swing and plate discipline. Once the games started, his talent would transfer over as he was a force with every at-bat being an intense challenge to get him out which led him to being named the 2010 CWS Most Outstanding Player. Bradley Jr. is spending the summer with the USA Collegiate National Team where the team is 4-0 with a victory over Coastal Plains League Fayetteville Swampdogs and defeating the Korean team three times. He is currently hitting .267 with four runs scored.


7-23-10 from: - http://pnrscouting.com/articles_teamusacollegiate_finalroster_07212010.html  - USA CNT Roster Breakdown, Spring Stat Links and Trials Notes: - Jackie Bradley, Jr. - CF So. Univ. of South Carolina - Trials Notes: Jackie Bradley, Jr.'s national coming-out party was the National Championship run this May, culminating in Omaha, but his elite tool set was far from an unknown to those who follow college ball. The South Carolina center fielder is a plus runner with a 65 arm, advanced defensive actions up-the-middle and the potential for a plus hit tool at the next level. In the field, JBJ moves very well gap-to-gap, covering a large amount of real estate, and sets himself up fairly well on his throws (though he can sail the ball when he doesn't get over his front leg and on top of the ball). At the plate, he has a good understanding of the strikezone and a solid approach. His hands are quick and strong to the ball, causing the ball to jump, and his swing flows smoothly from hips to hands. While the power is still developing, he has the strong core, strong forearms and bat speed for it to become a weapon at the next level. He showed the ability to generate hard contact pole-to-pole, and should be an elite top-of-the-order threat for USA this Summer and for SC next Spring. He's a legit top-half of the 1st Round talent right now.


7-25: - http://www.fanhouse.com/ : - Fanhouse Top 70 Prospects - 6. Jackie Bradley Jr., OF, South Carolina