10-2-10 from: - http://www.prospectwire.com/pw/article.php?id=150 - Righty Ryan Meyer (Oviedo HS) has perhaps the best present and future arm-strength among the pitchers who appeared Saturday. At a long and lanky 6’6”, there’s a lot to dream on and Meyer touched 91-92 MPH, throwing consistently high-80s. His curveball is a project, but every now and then Meyer would snap off a good one as if to let scouts that it was “in there”. Meyer has committed to Central Florida.
Mikie Mahtook:
10-7-10: - http://www.draftsite.com/article/2011-MLB-Draft-Preview-College-Hitters/43 - Coming out of high school Mahtook was one of the top two sport players in the 2008 draft. As a top quarterback prospect, many thought he would wind up playing both for LSU; it looks like sticking to baseball has paid off. Mahtook is insanely athletic, reportedly running the 40 in 4.4 seconds. In his first big opportunity at playing time for the Tigers, he took over centerfield and the lead off spot and went on to become the SEC tournament MVP in 2009. Mikie has a very quite swing, in which there is little to no wasted movement. Along with a very soft load, he is able to produce more than enough power. With his plus athleticism and above average tools, to go along with a very compact build at 6’1" and 196 lbs, Mahtook has everything you look for in a top college bat.
B.A. Vollmouth:
link - Vollmouth, like many of the top college hitters in this class, has plenty of power. When watching him, his bat does not look extremely fast, but it is because his swing is very smooth, balanced and easy. His 6’4" frame also allows him to build up plenty of leverage to produce towering shots. Around the plate Vollmouth has very good coverage and is extremely patient, which helped him lead Southern Miss in walks. Interestingly, B.A. wears only one batting glove at the plate on his left hand. As great as Vollmouth is with the bat, defensively his game is somewhat flawed. Playing shortstop, he committed 24 errors in part due to so-so range to go with sub-par speed. His arm is strong and accurate though and with the lack of athleticism many predict he will end up at third base. It will be his bat that takes him to the next level, and if he can continue to produce, Vollmouth should be one of the top hitters selected.
Ricky Oropesa:
link - The first thing that comes to your mind when you see him is how big he is. At 6’3" and 225 lbs, he has a major league build already. Naturally with that size, Oropesa is one of the better power hitters in college baseball, and led the Trojans with 20 homeruns this past season. To go along with the plus power, Oropesa is also able to make solid contact due to his strong forearms and quick hands. The main problem for him though is he that has to learn how to make consistent contact. He is solid at third base and coming out of high school he was a two- way player, so the arm is there. However, he will have to watch his weight. If he continues to grow a potential move across the diamond to first base will be in order.
Jason Esposito:
10-7: - link - If ever there was a player in this class that just looked like a natural baseball player, it is Jason Esposito. At 6’1" and 198 lbs, he has an extremely athletic build to compliment his exceptionally fluid actions. At the plate Esposito’s swing is incredibly smooth, balanced and athletic. The lack of wasted movement and bat speed allow him to make consistent contact and produce very good power. In the field he is very quick and agile, with soft hands and more than enough arm strength. Esposito has everything he needs to move up draft boards, and with another productive season, he should hear his name early.
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