10-7-10 from: - http://www.prospectwire.com/pw/article.php?id=153 - I’d imagine that the bulk of the list will begin their pro careers as second baseman. One who jumps out as almost a prototypical second baseman is #5 Joshua Tobias (Southeast Guilford HS, NC), who lacks a shortstop’s arm but has very good range, a pesky switch-bat, and the speed to be a leadoff man.
Stewart Ijames:
http://www.thecollegebaseballblog.com/2010/10/07/stewart-ijames-louisville-top-100/#more-30224 - OF - He missed the entire 2009 season with a torn rotator cuff in his throwing arm which affected his throwing and hitting. He did recover for the summer though as he played with the Thomasville HiToms in the Coastal Plains League. He finished tied for the league lead in homers with 12 as he hit .282 with 37 RBI. Ijames returned to the Louisville lineup in 2010 as he appeared in all 64 games (63 starts) as he hit .324 with 14 homers and 63 RBI. He also was solid on the basepaths as he stole seven bases in eleven attempts. The New York Yankees selected him in the 2010 MLB Draft during the 29th round. He spent the summer in the Cape Cod Baseball League where he hit .231 with two homers and 12 RBI in 34 games. He decided to not accept the Yankees contract offer thus making him head back to school for his redshirt junior season with the Cardinals.
Tanner Pllack:
10-4-10 from: - http://www.prospectwire.com/pw/article.php?id=151 - As far as the top hitters, most returned on Sunday. Outfielder Tanner Pollack (IMG Academy) continued to swing a strong lefthanded bat. He also showed a 40-45 arm (projecting to average) and power out of his 6’0”, 205 lb frame. Uncommitted to a school thus far, he’s a solid follow for pro scouts and should end up at a strong D1 somewhere. Though he lacks sheer height, Pollack has a real strong frame that I think can still project another 20 lbs of muscle by the time he’s 23-24.
Travis Harrison:
10-1-10 from: - http://www.prospectwire.com/pw/article.php?id=149 - Travis Harrison (#2) is a righthanded hitter like Gallagher known for his “loud” line-drives. At 6’1”, 215 lbs, Harrison is on the mature side but can still carry more strength. Like Gallagher, Harrison has a plus arm, but he’s more likely drafted as a third baseman or outfielder. In the long run, first base is a good possibility.
Avery Romero:
10-2-10 from: - http://www.prospectwire.com/pw/article.php?id=150 - Florida-bound SS/2B Avery Romero (Pedro Menendez HS, junior) took a big batting practice and showed smooth defensive actions despite lacking straightaway speed.
Just a correction on the 2011 draft. Avery Romero is a 2012 graduate. He is probably the most prolific hitter in the country. An amazing ball player that can easily be a top first round pick in 2012. Sporting a 91 mph fastball and great defensive skills and instincts at shortstop, this mild manored and very polished player is drawing alot of attention around the baseball community.
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