LHP:
1. Matt Purke –
2-11 from http://www.pgcrosschecker.com - Like lefties? The 2011 draft has those to offer as well, from fire-balling Matt Purke to the crafty, two-way talents of Danny Hultzen. Purke may be considered a bonus to the ’11 draft class as a draft-eligible sophomore. He was once thought to be signed by the Texas Rangers as their first-round pick in last year’s draft, only to honor his commitment to TCU. Built lean and wiry strong, Purke offers command of a solid overall repertoire. While you always have to temper your expectations with freshmen, the Horned Frogs are confident that Purke will hit the ground running.
3-13 from http://thecollegebaseballblog.com/2010/03/13/cbb-visit-no-8-tcu-6-texas-tech-1-3-13-10/#more-24361 - Matt Purke threw a complete game, his first outing over 5.1 innings on the year, giving up only four hits, one run, and striking out eight Red Raiders. Purke’s victory moves him to 2-0 on the year. The Horned Frogs finished the game with a 9-1 victory, moving to 11-2 on the year while Texas Tech fell to 8-8. TCU has won all three games against Tech in 2010, with one remaining tomorrow
3-17 from: - http://pnrscouting.com/articles_2010_houstoncollegeclassic_day2_03102010.html - Purke was easily the best I’ve seen him in the last 18 months, with the largest improvements coming from the quality of his secondaries and the arm slot for his curve (which I thought was a little higher than his other pitches in the past). The lefty was 91-93 mph on Saturday, which is right around where I’ve seen him in the past. He was low-80s with his sweeping slider and upper-70s, touching 80, with a two-plane curve that had absolutely dirty late bite. His change (which he throws with a split, or “vulcan” grip, pictured) showed its usual quality tumble and average command. He was consistent with his secondaries and most impressively used them to set up his fastball on more than a couple occasions -- generally coming in to righties with his curve or change and following it with well placed running fastballs away.
Purke was also much better at hitting his low-3/4 arm slot with all four pitches, coming across his body and giving some deception. I have slight concerns about the plane of his fastball, as it lacks drop to go along with the run. Since his slot is so low, the ball ends -up sitting in the hit zone for a long time. Still, I wouldn’t try to change anything at this point, given the current quality of his offerings. Further, if his secondaries continue to improve, they should be more than enough to keep hitters honest. As a final note, Purke had an excellent presence on the mound, coming right at hitters and showing poise with runners on and behind in the count. He ended a couple of innings with big first pumps after strikeouts, which in and of itself isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but he also was well late in covering first on a jam shot to first baseman Matt Curry (2010). His competitive mentality will be an asset, but he’ll need to make sure that asset doesn’t come at the expense of in-game focus. It's almost certain to be a non-issue, but I think worth noting at this point. His final line sat at a solid 5.1 IP, 5 H, 2 BB, 7 SO and 1 ER. Also notable on the mound for TCU was sophomore closer Kaleb Merck (2011). Merck pitched the final 2.2 innings, allowing just two batters to reach (a double scoring an inherited run and a single) while striking out three. He sat 89-91, touching 92 mph, with his fastball and paired the pitch with an effective 78-80 slider. He also showed a fine pick-off move that he set-up by continually altering his hold time in the set.
From www.mlb.com: Fastball: Purke showed velocity a tick above average, sitting at 92-93 mph. He topped out at 95 mph. Fastball movement: It has tailing life to the arm side. Curve: It's kind of between a curve and a slider. It has more of a curve break, with good rotation and depth. He thew it about 78 mph with late break to it. Changeup: Has a good changeup. Control: He has good command and moves the ball around the zone well. Poise: He's pitched in big games and rises to the occasion. Physical Description: Purke is a lean, wiry, thin-waisted left-hander. He's projectable, but needs to add some strength. Medical Update: Healthy. Strengths: Three average to above-average pitches. Good command, projectable body. Weaknesses: He's a little too slender, leading some to worry about durabilty. Summary: When conversations arise about the top prep lefties in the class, Purke is on the short list. With three excellent offerings and command of them, to go along with a projectable frame, Purke's name comes up early and often. There might be a small concern about his durabilty because he's a little too slender, but that won't be enough to keep him from being taken high up on Draft day
3-15-10 from http://pnrscouting.com/rankings_2010_houstoncollegeclassic.html - Top 10 Players (2011 Draft Class) - Matt Purke (Freshman), LHP, Texas Christian Univ. - Along with Rendon and Jungmann, Purke fills-out the top 3 talents on the weekend, regardless of class, and it wouldn't be a surprise to see these three make-up the top three picks in the 2011 draft when all is said and done; best line of Purke's year -- 5.1 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 2 BB and 7 SO -- and best look from his secondaries, though he needs more economy, taking 99 pitches to record 16 outs.
4-9-10 from: - http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/college/on-campus/2010/269792.html - Top Freshman - Matt Purke, lhp, Texas Christian - Expectations could not have been higher for Purke from the day he set foot on TCU's campus. An unsigned first-round pick who turned down at least $2 million from the Rangers to attend school, Purke was expected to be a dominant ace from the start of his collegiate career. Through seven weeks, Purke has managed not to disappoint, despite the massive hype surrounding him. He stepped into TCU's weekend rotation immediately and has emerged as the Horned Frogs' Friday starter over the last few weeks. He is 3-0, 3.52 with 48 strikeouts and nine walks in 38 innings.
4-7-10 from: http://www.pgcrosschecker.com/articles/DisplayArticle.aspx?article=2253 - LHP Matthew Purke (Texas Christian) turned down high first-round money from the Texas Rangers last year, but hasn’t missed a beat as a freshman, going 3-0, 3.52 with 48 K’s in 38 innings. He will be a draft-eligible sophomore in 2011.
4-21-10 from: - http://collegebaseball360.com/2010/04/21/tcus-purke-invited-to-usa-baseball-trials - TCU pitcher Matt Purke has accepted an invitation to participate in the 2010 National Team Trials. Purke will join Kyle Winkler, who accepted an early invite in January, at the trials, which take place in Cary, N.C. The trials are set to begin on July 5 and run through July 11 when the final roster will be announced. Purke has enjoyed success in his freshman campaign. The freshman is 5-0 in nine starts this season. He has posted a 3.47 ERA in 49 1/3 innings pitched. Purke ranks second in the Mountain West with 60 strikeouts and is limiting opponents to a .233 batting average.
6-11-10 from: - http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/wait-til-next-year-draft-11-preview-pitchers - Matt Purke, TCU, 3.37 FIP, 11.52 K/9, 2.55 BB/9. The only draft-eligible sophomore in this series because of the lack of clarity about who exactly is eligible and who is not, but Purke’s eligibility has been understood since he spurned the Rangers last year. Purke has been better than anyone could have expected in his freshman season with the Horned Frogs, with his 2.55 walk rate really speaking to his polish. Purke is 91-94 mph with ease from the left side, and is capable of amping it up into the mid 90s. His power curveball is absolute death on left-handed hitters, as the guys at CollegeSplits tweeted last week: “0 HR, 15 K/9, insane 23/3 g/f out ratio vLH.” And with an improving change-up, Purke should be better suited to get his $6 million bonus demands than he was a year ago.
6-11 from: - http://thecollegebaseballblog.com/2010/06/11/matt-purke-leads-tcu-to-3-1-victory-over-texas/#more-27433 - The series was billed as a pitcher’s dual and game one of the 2010 NCAA Austin Regional didn’t disappoint as Matt Purke and Tyler Lockwood led the No. 5 TCU Horned Frogs to a 3-1 victory over No. 2 Texas. Purke struck out 11 and limited the Longhorns to just three hits. In 7 2/3 innings pitched, the left-handed freshman allowed just one run on three hits. He walked one, hit a batter and fanned 11 to improve to 14-0 on the season. Tyler Lockwood retired all four batters he faced to lock down his sixth save of the season.
6-13 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702 - LHP, Matt Purke, TCU, 6'4 185, no brainer here and eligble for 2011 draft due to 7/17 birthdate, he'll turn 21 less than 45 days after the draft. Sizzled Texas on Friday night.
6-15-10 from: - http://thecollegebaseballblog.com/2010/06/15/2010-ncbwa-pro-line-athletic-freshman-players-of-the-year - TCU left-handed starting pitcher Matt Purke has been named the 2010 Pro-Line National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association Freshman Pitcher of the Year, as announced by the organization today. Purke has posted a 14-0 record with a 3.23 ERA in 103 innings pitched this season. The Spring, Texas, native has struck out a team-leading 133 batters, walked 28, recorded one complete game and held opponents to a .219 batting average during 18 appearances during 2010. The left-hander went into the NCAA Tournament ranked No. 3 in the country in wins and 12th in strikeouts. He was named the Mountain West Conference Freshman of the Year and received second team All-American honors and Freshman Pitcher of the Year from Collegiate Baseball News. Purke leads the Mountain West with 14 wins and 133 strikeouts. The left-hander also ranks in the conference’s Top 10 in ERA (4th), innings pitched (4th) and opponents batting average (2nd). He is the third Horned Frog to be named a Freshman of the Year in school history. The left-hander has helped lead TCU to a 51-12 record and their first appearance in the College World Series, with NCAA Fort Worth Regional and Austin Super Regional Championships. The Horned Frogs also captured the MWC Regular Season and Tournament titles. Purke has been named one of the finalists for the College Baseball Foundation’s Pitcher of the Year Award.
6-14-10 from: - http://prospectinsider.com/360mock.php - 2011 Mock Draft – 24 Boston Matt Purke, LHP -- TCU
6-15-10 from: - http://www.deepleagues.com/?p=1830 – 2011 Mock Draft - 4. Seattle Mariners Matthew Purke P, TCU
6-19 from: - http://projectprospect.com/article/2010/06/19/college-world-series-scouting-preview - While the six Horn Frogs taken in the 2010 draft won't get you uber-excited, possible 2011 top ten pick Matt Purke will. I'll assume if you're a regular reader of this site that you're somewhat familiar with Purke. A first round pick out of high school in 2009 by the Texas Rangers, Purke failed to sign and became one of the highest profile college freshman in recent history. Purke, who will be a draft-eligible sophomore next year, entered the season with almost insurmountable expectations and some how surpassed them all. Going a perfect 14-0 this year, Purke struck out 31.6% of batters he faced while walking only 6.6%. He held opposing hitters to a paltry .219 average against and only 22.6% of the 84 hits he allowed went for extra bases. The big lefty can run his fastball into the mid-90's but usually sits 92-93 MPH. Purke used a two-seamer more as the season went on, getting good sinking action out of the 87-89 MPH offering. Purke's changeup has good, late tumble. And his breaking ball has plus movement. The only big concern with Purke going forward is his somewhat unorthodox motion, which causes him to sling the ball towards home. Still, his upside and track record will likely get him drafted near the top of the 2011 MLB draft.
6-29 from: - Andy Seiler Mock Draft - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/6/28/1541924/andys-first-2011-top-50#storyjump - 2. Matt Purke, LHP, TCU
7-1 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com – 2011 Mock Draft – 2. Matthew Purke- LHP, TCU
7-3 from: - http://mlb.fanhouse.com/2010/07/03/early-follow-list-for-2011-mlb-draft - from Fanhouse.com MLB Draft guru Frankie Piliere - Daniel Norris LHP Science Hill HS (Tenn.) - Electric stuff from the left side, 93-95 w/ the fastball and command of plus curveball and quality changeup.
7-3 from: - http://milbprospects.blogspot.com/2010/07/early-version-of-top-50-prospects-for.html - Top 50 - 2 Matt Purke , LHP , Texas Christian
7-8 from: - http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=11415 - Purke is exactly the kind of player who can help a strong program like TCU make the leap to elite status, and that's exactly what he did. The lefthander emerged early on as TCU's ace, and he finished 16-0, 3.02 with 132 strikeouts and 34 walks in 116 innings. He dominated against Texas in the Austin Super Regional to help the Horned Frogs reach the CWS for the first time, and he shut down Florida State and UCLA to lead TCU to a pair of victories in Omaha. His 16 wins are tied for the most by a Division I pitcher since 2004 (Arizona State's Mike Leake also did it last year). For meeting or exceeding lofty expectations that accompanied him to TCU, Purke is the 2010 Freshman of the Year.
8-27 from: - http://xmlbscout.angelfire.com - LHP Matt Purke TCU 6'4 190 - smooth lefty who has progressed each year that I've had the pleasure to see since 2008 at the TOS in Cary, NC when he was 16 yrs old. He's gone from throwing 86-89 mph as a soph in HS to presently up to 95-96 tops, mostly 91-93 with run and sink down in the zone and he's aggressive. Matt has good depth to a vastly improved cb that he throws confidently for strikes and gets hitters out in front with a straight change as well. Year to year his progression is one that warrants first player drafted type scenarios as he'll be a solid fixture in any ML rotation. He's yet to physically mature which is scary considering he's improved each year.
9-17-10 from: - http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/draft/chat/2010/2610683.html - I heard that Matthew Purke will be sophomore-elible; since he spruned the draft after high school, is he likely to sign as a sophomore? John Manuel: He is eligible, you heared right, and he is very likely to sign. Look, he wanted to sign out of high school, but the Rangers' financial situation didn't really allow it to happen, that's a kind way of putting it. It worked out so far for Purke, he had an amazing freshman season, went to Omaha and he's stayed healthy so far. He's a prime candidate to go in the first 5 picks in 2011. As an LHP, I could see him going No. 1 to the Pirates if he has a big spring.
9-24 from: - http://bleacherreport.com/articles/470764-2010-mlb-mock-draft-40-shaking-up-the-order-and-the-picks#page/2 - Scouts seem to see Purke as a combination between Cole Hamels and Clayton Kershaw, and he very well may be better than them both. He certainly looked like it in this year's College World Series, and he'll have a good chance to lead an up-and-coming D-Backs rotation. With Jarrod Parker coming back, he and Purke could form one of the best young 1-2 tandems in the big leagues.
10-1-10: - http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=5030 - Highlighting this group is a member of the aforementioned 2009 class, Matt Purke, an unsigned first-round pick out of high school. He didn’t miss a beat his freshman year, and was inserted into the Friday ace role before the month of April arrived as the Horned Frogs marched towards Omaha. Evidently confident and animated on the mound, Purke went 16-0, including wins over Florida State and UCLA in the College World Series. A heavy workload (116 innings pitched) caused him to take the summer off after initially committing to pitch for Team USA. He is among three to five players being considered as a likely candidate to go first overall in next year’s draft.
11-11-10 from: - http://xmlbscout.angelfire.com - 1 - LHP Matt Purke TCU 6'4 190 - smooth lefty who has progressed each year that I've had the pleasure to see since 2008 at the TOS in Cary, NC when he was 16 yrs old. He's gone from throwing 86-89 mph as a soph in HS to presently up to 95-96 tops, mostly 91-93 with run and sink down in the zone and he's aggressive. Matt has good depth to a vastly improved cb that he throws confidently for strikes and gets hitters out in front with a straight change as well. Year to year his progression is one that warrants first player drafted type scenarios as he'll be a solid fixture in any ML rotation. He's yet to physically mature which is scary considering he's improved each year.
2. Daniel Norris - LHP Science Hill Johnson City TN
6-13 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702 - LHP, Daniel Norris, Science Hill HS, Johnson City TN, 6'2 1/2 190, low 90's fb with plus movement, lack of killer instinct bothers me, but shows numbers.
6-14-10 from: - http://prospectinsider.com/360mock.php - 2011 Mock Draft – 7 Arizona Daniel Norris, LHP -- Science Hill HS
6-15-10 from: - http://www.deepleagues.com/?p=1830 – 2011 Mock Draft - 7. Kansas City Royals Daniel Norris P, Johnson City, Tennessee
6-29 from: - Andy Seiler Mock Draft - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/6/28/1541924/andys-first-2011-top-50#storyjump - 4. Daniel Norris, LHP, Science Hill HS (TN)
7-1 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com – 2011 Mock Draft – 3. Daniel Norris- LHP, Science Hill HS
7-1 from: - http://www.sportingnews.com/blog/MLB_Draft#ixzz0sRZR7cpy - Science Hill (Tenn.) High School left-hander Daniel Norris will be one of the top prep left-handers in the 2011 draft. According to PGcrosschecker.com, Norris has "electric stuff", boasting a 94-mph fastball and a true hammer curve. The 6-2, 180-pounder still has some projectability left, but his body is muscular and possesses good strength.
7-1 from: - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/6/30/1544396/pats-first-2011-top-50#storyjump – Pat Hickey Mock Draft – 5. Daniel Norris, LHP, Science Hill HS (Tenn.)
7-3 from: - http://milbprospects.blogspot.com/2010/07/early-version-of-top-50-prospects-for.html - Top 50 - 6 Daniel Norris , LHP , Science Hill HS, Johnson City, Tenn.
7-13-10: - MaxPreps Junior All-American Baseball Team - Daniel Norris, Science Hill (Johnson City, Tenn.), Outfield - Although known mostly for his pitching, Norris was also a strong outfielder at Science Hill. Named the area player of the year for the second straight season by the Johnson City Press, Norris had an 8-0 record (25-1 in his career) with a 1.96 ERA. He struck out 140 batters in 64.1 innings pitched and walks only 37. he also batted .483 with 55 RBI, 7 home runs, 16 doubles and 10 triples.
7-15-10 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com – top ten high scholl LHPs: - 1. Daniel Norris- Science Hill HS
7-25: - www.fanhouse.com: - Fanhouse Top 70 Prospects - 4. Daniel Norris, LHP, Science Hill HS (Tenn.)
http://diamondscapescouting.com/articles_aflacallamerican2010_10playerstowatch_08152010.html - LHP, Science Hill HS (Tenn.) -- Norris is the top lefty high school arm in the class right now, and perhaps the top high school arm overall, showing big power stuff in a solid 6-2/180 frame. His fastball sits comfortably in the low-90s, showing some life, and he pairs it with a hard breaking mid-70s curve. He also boasts a low-80s change that is his third best offering but shows promise. Norris's stuff is impressive on its own, but he also comes with a quick arm and some deception, shielding the ball very well from the batter.
8-17-10 from: - http://mlb.fanhouse.com/2010/08/17/which-2011-mlb-draft-prospects-impressed-as-aflac-all-americans - Daniel Norris, LHP: After seeing him at the PG National, Norris left me excited to see more, and he did not disappoint at Aflac. He once again showed plus raw stuff, sitting 92-94 mph with his fastball, and showing off that big swing-and-miss breaking ball. The feel for his low-80s changeup was something that jumped out as well. In other words, Norris is still clearly the top prep lefty in the class.
8-27 from: - http://xmlbscout.angelfire.com - LHP Daniel Norris Science Hill HS, Johnson City Tenn 6'2 190 - quality lefty with arm strength and arm speed from upper 3/4 slot, also one of top HS QB's in state, tends to open early on occ causing elbow to get under pitches, fb velocity ranges from 88-94, most are 90-91, cb true 2/6 downward plane action and throws strikes but pitches up more than he needs to which could hurt him in pro ball. Pro instruction will be needed to help him repeat his delivery to be effective in pro ball. Stamina also a concern, but has shown 93-94 in 7th inning before on occ.
9-8 from: - http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=4970 - When Science Hill High School (Johnson City, Tenn.) and East Cobb Yankees (Marietta, Ga.) standout left-hander Daniel Norris learned Perfect Game had him ranked as the nation’s top prospect in the high school class of 2011, he had two immediate reactions – if that’s possible. There was an initial sense of gratitude. “When I first heard about it and went and looked at it, the first thing that came into my head was, what a high honor,” Norris said. “For people to think that highly of me, just seeing me a couple of times and to project me as that, it’s really touching and it’s exciting.” There was also an initial sense of mission. “I’m going to have to work extra hard to stay here,” he remembered thinking. “Honestly, for you-all to rank me No. 1, it’s made me a harder worker. I remember seeing a quote … that said ‘It’s easier to become No. 1 than to remain No. 1.’ It really kind of stuck with me.
http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=5030 - On the high school side most seem to be in agreement that the prep crop is led by left-handed hurler Daniel Norris. At this point in time he too is considered a likely candidate to be selected among the top five to 10 overall picks. Norris has already received some comparisons to Purke, with a similarly effective one-two punch. Norris throws more of a true slow curveball to complement his easy low-90s heater that has been clocked as high as 96. He shows good command of his repertoire, which also includes a promising changeup, and is a good overall athlete and competitor.
11-10-10: - http://www.tossitaround.com/baseball-news/prospect-news/9003-top-70-prospects-for-the-2011-draft-4.html - Daniel Norris is one of the most sensational players to watch on the field and he is only a senior in high school. Norris is a tall left hander as he is listed at 6’2 180 but he has the heart of a champion that he displays both on the field and off of it. Let’s start with his on field accomplishments. Winning has always been at the top of the list for the young left hander. He displayed this most prominently during his junior year when he compiled an 8-0 record with a 1.96 ERA. Even more impressive was that he struck out 140 batters in only 64 innings. He has been a dominating force ever since he stepped on the mound for Science Hill High School. With his junior year stats he pushed his overall record in high school to 26-1. He has lost only one game in 3 years and will be looking to keep it that way as he takes the mound during his senior season. Norris has a fastball that has topped out at 96 MPH which is also something rare for a left handed pitcher. He has also shown that he has some polished off speed pitches as well. He throws a very hard breaking curveball and a great change up that seemingly dances away from the hitter’s bats. All of his pitches have great movement on them, which makes him very dangerous at the next level. Norris is also a man of great character and has not let the hype of being a top ranked prospect change the way that he lives his life. He is a role model for other kids in the community as he is very active with helping wherever he can. Norris is a proud and active member of the church in his community as he goes on missions trips and is trying to help out those that are less fortunate than himself. He knows that God has blessed him with the abilities that he has and he is doing everything that he can to glorify him through his work. He helps out in school by tutoring other kids and also works with the special needs children. His work on and off of the field has gotten him national praise around the baseball community as he was awarded the National High School Player of the Year and was also awarded the Jackie Robinson Award, which is given to a high school player that not only has a great amount of talent on the field but also displays outstanding character, exhibits leadership, truly shows the value of being a student athlete in both coursework and community affairs and displays a true love for the game of baseball just like Jackie Robinson. They could not have selected a better person for the award. Norris is doing more at the High School level than most people can accomplish in their entire lives. He is not taking anything for granted and knows that he has been blessed with a great gift. He will continue to work hard and get better, which is a scary thing to hear if you are a hitter. Daniel Norris is the most talented left hander in the 2011 draft class and this is something that has not gone unnoticed by scouts who have seen him play. He has electric stuff and will surely be a 1st round selection if he decides to pass up college. As of right now Norris has committed to play at Clemson following his senior year but only time will tell if he is going to head to campus or if he is off to the bright lights of major league baseball. It is not only his talents on the field that will make him a top selection in the draft, but it is also the intangibles that he brings off the field. Teams are always looking for a player that will have the ability to lead a team. Norris will never settle for anything less than winning and his infectious attitude will surely rub off on all of the players that he has a chance to play with. That is why he will be one of the top selections in the 2011 draft in June.
11-11-10 from: - http://xmlbscout.angelfire.com - #3 - LHP Daniel Norris Science Hill HS, Johnson City Tenn 6'2 190 - quality lefty with arm strength and arm speed from upper 3/4 slot, also one of top HS QB's in state, tends to open early on occ causing elbow to get under pitches, fb velocity ranges from 88-94, most are 90-91, cb true 2/6 downward plane action and throws strikes but pitches up more than he needs to which could hurt him in pro ball. Pro instruction will be needed to help him repeat his delivery to be effective in pro ball. Stamina also a concern, but has shown 93-94 in 7th inning before on occ.
3. Danny Hultzen – Virginia – 2009: 9-1, 2.17, 17 appearances, 16 starts… SP1… 107-K in 95.1-IP…
11-25 from www.collegebaseballblog.com: - named the 56th top college player for the 2010 season
2-11 from http://www.pgcrosschecker.com - You wouldn’t know that two-way talent Danny Hultzen was a freshman a year ago by looking at his stats. He led the starting staff in ERA (2.17), innings (95.1), starts (16) and strikeouts (107), and shared the team lead in wins (9) while hitting .327. He played a big role in the Cavaliers’ College World Series run and is also a big reason why Virginia opens the season as one of the top teams in the nation. With good command of an upper-80s to low-90s fastball, as well as a good overhand curve, scouts currently project Hultzen’s professional future brighter as a pitcher than as a hitter.
3-4 from Keith Law of espn.com: - •Danny Hultzen: Very athletic lefty. Throws upper 80s will touch low 90s occasionally. Real nice breaking ball and can hit his spots. He's a legit pitcher with a deceptive motion. His curve was also an above-average second pitch. He spins a tight breaking pitch, and also mixes in a changeup and a split finger pitch as well.
3-16 from http://www.prospectjunkies.com: - Danny Hultzen - LHP - UVA. 6IP 2H 0ER 0BB 6K (W). Impressive in handing #2 FSU their 1st loss of the season.
3-16 from: http://baseballdraftreport.com - Speaking of Virginia pitching, it’ll be very interesting to see where Danny Hultzen, the Cavaliers’ ace who is no danger of being leapfrogged anytime soon, fits alongside some of the other big name college pitchers in the 2011 Draft. Comparisons with former Virginia LHP/1B Sean Doolittle are inevitable, but, having seen both players in person, I’d take Hultzen on the mound over Doolittle at the plate.
4-7-10 from: http://www.pgcrosschecker.com/articles/DisplayArticle.aspx?article=2253 - LHP Danny Hultzen (Virginia) doesn’t have mid- to upper-90’s stuff to warrant being an early first-rounder like the other prospects on the preferred list for 2011, but his 90-92 mph heater is plenty firm enough and he might be the best “pitcher” in college baseball. His Virginia team has spent plenty of time in the No. 1 spot in the national rankings this spring, in large part because of Hultzen’s work on Friday nights (4-1, 1.57, 46 IP/8 BB/55 K).
5-3-10 from: - http://thecollegebaseballblog.com/2010/05/03/acc-players-of-the-week-22 - Top-ranked Virginia, which currently owns a 10-game winning streak, swept ACC Baseball honors for the week ending May 2. Sophomore Danny Hultzen claimed Pitcher of the Week honors. Hultzen tossed his first career complete game in dominating fashion, facing just five batters over the minimum in Friday’s 12-3 road win at Duke. Hultzen held Duke to its second-lowest hit total of the year while retiring the last 10 hitters and 21 of the final 22 batters that he faced. Ten of those final 21 outs came by strikeout. During that stretch, only five balls left the infield. Overall, the ACC’s strikeout leader tied a career high with 13 Ks while not walking a batter. The Bethesda, Md., native went to a three-ball count to just two of the 32 batters he faced. One of his earned runs was a result of double caused by a lost fly ball in the sun.
5-24-10 from: - http://thecollegebaseballblog.com/2010/05/24/miamis-grandal-virginias-hultzen-lead-2010-all-acc-baseball-team - Virginia sophomore Danny Hultzen has received the nod as 2010 ACC Pitcher of the Year. Hultzen, the ACC Freshman of the Year in 2009, currently owns an 8-1 record to go with an ACC-low 2.08 ERA. The Bethesda, Md., native has struck out a conference-high 106 batters in 86.2 innings while limiting opposing hitters to a collective .179 average – another ACC low. Hultzen is among the contenders for several national awards, including the Dick Howser Trophy.
6-11-10 from: - http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/wait-til-next-year-draft-11-preview-pitchers - LHSP - The rest of the top tier: This tier is a little bereft of first-round talent at the moment, but the key is that there are all sorts of arms that could find their way there next year. The only person that I think is a lock is Virginia ace Danny Hultzen (3.89 FIP), who gave up two-way duty this year to focus on pitching. My preseason player of the year pick didn’t make me look too stupid, either, leading one of the nation’s top-ranked team to a lot of Friday victories. Hultzen pitches in the low 90s, is uber athletic, has a great breaking ball, and commands everything …
6-13 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702 - LHP, Danny Hultzen, Virginia, 6'3 195, up to 92 this spring, also not a bad hitter, reminds many of John Olerud during his collegiate days.
6-14-10 from: - http://prospectinsider.com/360mock.php - 2011 Mock Draft - 5 Cleveland Danny Hultzen, LHP -- Virginia
6-15-10 from: - http://www.deepleagues.com/?p=1830 – 2011 Mock Draft - 16. Toronto Blue Jays Danny Hultzen P, Univ. of Virginia
6-14-10: Named to 1st Team NCBWA 2010 All-America Team - Danny Hultzen – 11-1, 2.78
6-29 from: - Andy Seiler Mock Draft - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/6/28/1541924/andys-first-2011-top-50#storyjump - 17. Danny Hultzen, LHP, Virginia
7-1 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com – 2011 Mock Draft – 13. Danny Hultzen- LHP, Virginia
7-1 from: - http://www.sportingnews.com/blog/MLB_Draft#ixzz0sRZR7cpy - Virginia left-hander Danny Hultzen was named ACC pitcher of the Year after going 11-1 with a 2.11 ERA. THough baring a slight frame, Hultzen throws from a mid-3/4 arm slot with whippy action that offers plus movement on his 92-94 mph fastball.
7-1 from: - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/6/30/1544396/pats-first-2011-top-50#storyjump – Pat Hickey Mock Draft – 20. Danny Hultzen, LHP, Virginia
7-3 from: - http://milbprospects.blogspot.com/2010/07/early-version-of-top-50-prospects-for.html - Top 50 - 21 Danny Hultzen , LHP , Virginia
8-27 from: - http://xmlbscout.angelfire.com - LHP Danny Hultzen Virginia 6'2 1/2 195 L/L - also a quality hitter and first base man, Hultzen has a chance to be a 3-4 man in ML rotation, shows enough ML velo on Fb, range is 88-93, most are 89-91 with sink when down, gets hurt middle up in zone, also cb tends to flatten out and backdoor type action vs RHH, needs to lead with elbow and run cb in on RHH. Also straight change that's workable now and should improve in pro ball with more exposure.
http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=5030 - Danny Hultzen was named the ACC pitcher of the year last spring, one year after he was named the conference’s freshman of the year. He arrived at Virginia as a two-way threat, although he didn’t spend nearly as much time in the batter’s box last spring as he had the season before. His record is 20-2 between those two seasons, serving as the Cavaliers’ Friday ace, starting a pair of games during his freshman season at the College World Series. Hultzen arguably has the best command of any pitcher listed in this column. He hits his spots and changes speeds very well, much like a finesse lefty, consistently sitting in the upper-80s to low-90s with the ability to touch 94. His curve and change are above average to plus pitches, even if none of them are as electric as what Purke brings to the mound. Similar to Purke, after a heavy workload after both his freshman and sophomore years, Hultzen has not participated in summer ball.
11-11-10 from: - http://xmlbscout.angelfire.com - #22 - LHP Danny Hultzen Virginia 6'2 1/2 195 L/L - also a quality hitter and first base man, Hultzen has a chance to be a 3-4 man in ML rotation, shows enough ML velo on Fb, range is 88-93, most are 89-91 with sink when down, gets hurt middle up in zone, also cb tends to flatten out and backdoor type action vs RHH, needs to lead with elbow and run cb in on RHH. Also straight change that's workable now and should improve in pro ball with more exposure.
4. Henry Owens – Edison HS (CA.) – 6-5
11-27: from www.baseballamerica.com: - Re: 2009 World Wood Bat Association World Championship - 6-foot-5 lefthander Henry Owens from Edison High in Huntington Beach, Calif., who was named the tournament’s most valuable pitcher –
6-13 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702 - LHP, Henry Owens, Edison HS, Huntington Beach CA, 6'5 185, loosey goosey lefty up to 92.
6-25 from: - http://www.baseballrumormill.com - The Tournament of Stars - a showcase event for USA Baseball held every June in North Carolina - is designed to be a forum to compile an 18-and-under team to represent the United States in the IBAF 18U World Championships this July. Keith Law from espn.com recently filed two reports from the event. Here are some highlights from Keith's reports. - •Law was very impressed with LHP Henry Owens noting that "Hitters didn't get good swings off him at all."
6-27: - With the conclusion of the Tournament of Stars in Cary, N.C., USA Baseball has now announced the trials rosters for the 18U national teams. - Henry Owens LHP L/L 6-5 185 Edison HS, Huntington Beach, Calif. 2011
6-29 from: - Andy Seiler Mock Draft - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/6/28/1541924/andys-first-2011-top-50#storyjump - 35. Henry Owens, LHP, Edison HS (CA)
7-1 from: - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/6/30/1544396/pats-first-2011-top-50#storyjump – Pat Hickey Mock Draft – 29. Henry Owens, LHP, Edison HS (Calif.)
7-1 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com – 2011 Mock Draft – 21. Henry Owens- LHP, Edison HS
7-2 from: - http://web.usabaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100701&content_id=11803904&vkey=news_usab&gid= - Henry Owens outdueled Phillip Pfeifer leading the Blue past the Red 1-0 Thursday afternoon at the USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary, N.C. Owens (1-0) retired nine of the last ten batters he faced to improve the Blue team to 2-1 in the 18U Trials. Pfeifer (0-1) was equally as strong for the Red squad, allowing one run on four hits with six strikeouts. Owens fanned five and allowed just one hit to lead the Blue. The dueling left-handers each did not issue a walk in their four-inning outings.
7-3 from: - http://mlb.fanhouse.com/2010/07/03/early-follow-list-for-2011-mlb-draft - from Fanhouse.com MLB Draft guru Frankie Piliere - Henry Owens LHP Edison HS (Calif.) - Big projection. Sits 88-91 mph with the fastball. Advanced feel for pitching, should be more velocity to come.
7-3 from: - http://milbprospects.blogspot.com/2010/07/early-version-of-top-50-prospects-for.html - Top 50 - 17 Henry Owens , LHP , Edison HS, Huntington Beach, Calif.
7-7 from: - http://web.usabaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100707&content_id=12029396&vkey=news_usab&gid= - USA Baseball 9, N.Y. All-Stars 0 - QUEENS, N.Y. -- Four Team USA pitchers combined on a one-hit shutout to propel the USA Baseball 18U National Team over the Greater Alliance N.Y. All-Stars 9-0 Wednesday afternoon at Jack Kaiser Stadium in Queens, N.Y. Henry Owens earned the win posting seven strikeouts in five innings. Owens (1-0) pitched five shutout innings, allowing just one hit and striking out five of the last six batters he faced. Owens picked off two N.Y. base runners to wriggle out of the early innings. The left-hander fanned the side in the fourth and allowed just three base runners.
7-13-10 from: - http://web.usabaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100712&content_id=12224982&vkey=recap_usab - The USA Baseball 18U National Team uncorked 18 hits to pummel the Minnetonka Millers 9-1 Monday night at Veterans Field. Henry Owens (Huntington Beach, Calif,) earned the win improving the U.S. to 6-0 in exhibition play. Owens (2-0) allowed just one run on two hits in five innings of work with eight strikeouts.
7-13-10: - MaxPreps Junior All-American Baseball Team - Henry Owens, Edison (Huntington Beach, Calif.), Pitcher - Owens earned All-Orange County honors from the Orange County Register for the second straight season as he went 9-2 with a 1.67 ERA and 115 strikeouts while earning pitcher of the year honors in the Sunset League.
7-15-10 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com – top ten high scholl LHPs: - 2. Henry Owens- Edison HS
7-17 from: - http://web.usabaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100716&content_id=12310286&vkey=recap_usab - The USA Baseball 18U National Team over the Canadian National Team 7-2 Friday night at Midway Stadium. Henry Owens (Huntington Beach, Calif.) earned the win improving Team USA to 10-0 overall in exhibition play. Owens (3-0), who got off to an eventful start on short rest, dazzled allowing one run on one hit with nine strikeouts in three innings of work. Owens settled in after the eventful first to stymie the Canadian hitters. The towering left-hander recorded all of his nine outs via the strikeout, catching three batters looking at a called third strike and six swinging at strike three.
7-25: - www.fanhouse.com: - Fanhouse Top 70 Prospects - 34. Henry Owens, LHP, Edison HS (Calif.)
8-6 from: - http://www.maxpreps.com/news/Ic1DjKEnEd-YiQAcxJSkrA/pitching-matchups-highlight-first-day-of-area-code-games.htm - Owens, from Edison (Huntington Beach, Calif.), pitched for the Milwaukee Brewers Blue team and shined in his two innings of work with six strikeouts and a walk among the seven batters he faced. The Brewers Blue went on to defeat the Texas Rangers 6-2 in the first game of the event. He faced two-time All-District MVP Toller Boardman of Bellaire, Texas, who went the first two innings for the Rangers and did not allow a run.
8-11-10 from: - http://baseballanalysts.com - In the opening game on Thursday, Henry Owens (Edison, Huntington Beach, CA) of the Milwaukee Brewers (Blue) pitched the first two innings and struck out six of the seven batters faced. He walked the other one. The lefthander threw 31 pitches, 21 for strikes. He was throwing 87-89 mph. At 6-foot-7 and 195 pounds (with size 17 shoes), his fastball plays up a bit due to the fact that he throws on a downhill plane. Moreover, his body offers lots of projection although a scout I spoke to noted that Owens' velocity is down a couple of ticks from his sophomore season in 2009. Nonetheless, he may be the most highly regarded prep pitcher in the country and could be drafted in the top half of the first round next June.
8-11-10 from: - http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/draft/?p=2704 - Henry Owens, lhp, Edison HS, Huntington Beach, Calif.- Among all pitchers and position players participating in this year’s ACG, Owens is the premier candidate to become a first round draft selection in 2011. At 6-foot-7 and 195 pounds, Owens is colossally projectable but also displays strong stuff and pitching acumen. His fastball currently sits between 88-90 mph and he adds a low to mid 70s curveball and high 70s changeup. Owens' lanky frame promises more velocity in the future—his fastball will probably eventually sit between 91 and 94 mph. Saberhagen said of Owens, “He is pretty solid, he knows how to pitch. Owens is very competitive and his secondary stuff is good but a bit inconsistent. He will throw a great curve than a so-so curve; a great change then a so-so change. But that is all part of the learning process.”
8-18-10 from: - http://www.hardballtimes.com/main/article/the-2010-aflac-all-american-baseball-classic - The other pitcher who impressed was left-hander Henry Owens (Huntington Beach, Calif.), who struck out the side in the ninth. He didn't throw exceptionally hard (scoreboard had his fastball at 86-90 mph), but at 6-foot-5, he gave hitters a different look—and clearly one they didn't like. I'll quote Rich on this one: ...his fastball plays up a bit due to the fact that he throws on a downhill plane. Moreover, his body offers lots of projection although a scout I spoke to noted that Owens' velocity is down a couple of ticks from his sophomore season in 2009. Nonetheless, he may be the most highly regarded prep pitcher in the country and could be drafted in the top half of the first round next June. Sounds like someone worth tracking to me.
8-19-10 from: - http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=4935 - Owens was one of the players I was most interested in seeing, knowing that he was more about his pitchability than raw stuff, although he still brought his heat into the 90-91 range. He has a Ryan Anderson “Space Needle” type build, with a tall and lanky stature and even a similar delivery. He obviously doesn’t throw as hard as Anderson does, and while he probably never will, it’s easy to envision him adding a few ticks to his heater in the next 2-3 years as he matures. His fastball has some nice sink to it, and he really commands the pitch well with the ability to paint the corners. Both his curveball and changeup are advanced pitches at this stage of his development as well, and he knows how to throw all three pitches to set up batters and upset their timing, lulling them asleep with soft stuff away before busting them up and in.
8-17-10 from: - http://mlb.fanhouse.com/2010/08/17/which-2011-mlb-draft-prospects-impressed-as-aflac-all-americans - Henry Owens, LHP: The second most impressive lefty of the day aside from Daniel Norris, Owens showed off a crisp 90-91 mph fastball and reached 92 a few times. His lanky 6-foot-7 frame immediately stands out as well. There's going to be more velocity as he fills out and he already has a good feel for a slow 68-72 mph curveball and an upper-70s changeup. Owens has an advanced feel for his age, and the raw stuff will continue to catch up.
8-27 from: - http://xmlbscout.angelfire.com - LHP Henry Owens Edison HS, Huntington Beach Calif 6'6 190 - loosey goosey lefty with deception, fb runs up there as high as 93, most are 88-90/91, with life away from RHH and sink, backdoor type cb with sharpness at 72 and straight change that gets hitters out front in HS, will need to work with repeat and release points on cb & ch, has the control of body to do that and in a hurry. A little more mature than most HS pitchers, but has yet to fill out physically and has added 2-3 mph each year the last 3 years in HS. Should reach low 90's and sustain that in pro ball.
http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=5030 - Onto the depth at the high school level, Henry Owens is an easy player to fall in love with watching him pitch. If you aren’t aware of his profile leading up to the first time watching him pitch you may think that he’s a much different hurler given his tall, long-limbed, projectable frame. He still throws hard, in the 88-91 range with some decent movement on this pitch and plenty of room for added velocity as he continues to grow. What makes him so successful is his command and ability to change speeds. He’ll work the outside corner with his slow curve and change before coming up and in with his fastball, making it look that much harder. There is some deception out of his hand, and he really seems to get the mental aspect of the game by upsetting hitter’s timing and consistently out-witting them.
10-31-10 from: - http://www.diamondscapescouting.com/2010.10.01_arch.html - One day after righthander Jose Fernandez (Alonso HS, Tampa, Fla.) turned in a dominating performance for FTB Mizuno/Cardinals Scout Team, teammate Henry Owens (lhp, Edison HS, Huntington Beach, Calif.) (pictured, copyright DiamondScape Baseball LLC) looked crisp over 3 2/3 no-hit innings, baffling hitters with a three-pitch mix to notch seven strikeouts. Owens came on in relief of righthander Hudson Boyd (South Fort Myers HS, Fort Myers, Fla.), who started the game but left after injuring his non-throwing shoulder on a diving catch. Boyd's early departure prompted a 15-minute delay so that Owens could go through his warmup process. Owens ranged from 88-91 mph with his fastball, commanding it to both halves of the plate. Although he operates with just average velocity, it's his feel for his secondary pitches that separates him from much of this year's high school class. The 6-foot-6, 195-pound lefthander relied on a slow 69-71 curveball, tantalizing lefthanded hitters with its big 1-to-7 break. The pitch has good rotation and average depth when it's thrown well, and he should add velocity to it as he gains strengths. His changeup showed plus potential, a 78-79 offering that sinks and fades. It's everything a scout could reasonably hope to see from an 18-year-old, as Owens throws it with good arm speed and is willing to use it in hitter's counts, which is rarely seen from a high school pitcher. He also threw a sweepy slider in warmups between innings, but he clearly prefers his curveball and changeup as game pitches. Right now, Owens could go as high as the back-end of the first round, but he could land higher if he realizes some of his physical projection early and ratchets up his fastball velocity this spring.
11-5-10: - http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=5095 – WWBA stars - LHP Henry Owens (FTB Mizuno): The 2009 Most Valuable Pitcher turned in another outstanding performance over 2 games, but the most impressive was his first outing. Coming in for injured starter Hudson Boyd after only 2 pitches in the first inning, Owens threw 3 2/3 shutout innings, striking out 8 hitters. In a long series of appearances over the past few years we can never remember Owens being hit hard and that certainly didn’t change.
11-11-10 from: - http://xmlbscout.angelfire.com - #23 - LHP Henry Owens Edison HS, Huntington Beach Calif 6'6 190 - loosey goosey lefty with deception, fb runs up there as high as 93, most are 88-90/91, with life away from RHH and sink, backdoor type cb with sharpness at 72 and straight change that gets hitters out front in HS, will need to work with repeat and release points on cb & ch, has the control of body to do that and in a hurry. A little more mature than most HS pitchers, but has yet to fill out physically and has added 2-3 mph each year the last 3 years in HS. Should reach low 90's and sustain that in pro ball.
5. Jed Bradley:
4-7-10 from: http://www.pgcrosschecker.com/articles/DisplayArticle.aspx?article=2253 - LHP Jed Bradley (Georgia Tech): The 6-4, 210-pound Bradley has followed a classic projection curve since being a slender mid-80s southpaw as a high-school junior. He now overpowers hitters (4-1, 3.46, 39 IP/10 BB/50 K) with a low-90s fastball and effective curve/changeup combination.
6-11-10 from: - http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/wait-til-next-year-draft-11-preview-pitchers - Georgia Tech will be looking for back-to-back years with first round hurlers, following up Deck McGuire this year with Jed Bradley in 2011. The 6-foot-4 southpaw is 92-94 mph, and was around the strike zone all season.
6-14-10 from: - http://prospectinsider.com/360mock.php - 2011 Mock Draft – 11 Washington Jed Bradley, LHP -- Georgia Tech
7-9 from: - http://www.rightfieldfog.com - Wareham’s Jed Bradley (Georgia Tech) and Cotuit’s Nick Tropeano (Stony Brook) both went deep into the game, but when they left the score was tied. Wareham was looking to win its fourth game in a row and Bradley put them in position to do that. He face Cotuit in his last start and didn’t far great, but this time he went nine innings and allowed one run on seven hits. He struck out nine, which vaulted him into the league lead with 34.
7-27-10 from: - http://thecollegebaseballblog.com/2010/07/27/2010-cape-cod-baseball-league-all-star-game-players-to-watch - Jed Bradley (Georgia Tech)- Enters the All-Star game with a 2-3 overall record with an ERA of 1.98 for the lefty. He has held opponents to a .216 batting average while striking out 44 batters in 41 innings this summer. This past spring, Bradley was 9-5 with a 4.83 ERA in 16 appearances, striking out 99 batters in 91.1 innings.
7-30-10 from: - http://mlb.fanhouse.com/2010/07/29/scouting-notes-cape-cod-league-all-stars - • Jed Bradley, LHP, Georgia Tech -- Bradley and the aforementioned Grayson Garvin made for an impressive duo of southpaws for the West team, and if I had my choice at this stage Bradley was probably the most impressive of the two. Bradley flashed four pitches, including a 90-92 mph fastball with two seam action. He also mixed in a very sharp 80-82 mph changeup, a curveball at 77-78 and a slider at 81-83. Bradley does not have one real standout offering but the sum of all this makes for a well rounded 2-3 starter.
8-21-10 from: - http://projectprospect.com/article/2010/08/21/2010-cape-cod-wrapup - Georgia Tech left-handed starter Jed Bradley didn’t receive as much attention last spring as fellow Yellow Jacket and first round pick Deck McGuire, but that's sure to change. After striking out 99 of the 400 total batters he faced during the college season, Bradley tied for the Cape lead in strikeouts with 44. Bradley has a prototypical pitcher’s build and smooth, repeatable motion. Working with a low-90’s fastball that can touch 94 MPH, Bradley shows good feel for a changeup and the makings of an average breaking ball. While his stuff is solid, Bradley’s calling card is his command. He walked only six batters this spring. The 2011 draft class is deep in power arms so Bradley might not get first-round love, but has the makings of a solid, middle-of-the-rotation starter.
9-17-10 from: - http://www.thecollegebaseballblog.com/2010/09/16/ramblinwreck-com-talks-to-gts-jed-bradley/#more-29725 - Kyle Tait of RamblinWreck.com recently had a chance to set down with Georgia Tech lefthander pitcher Jed Bradley. He was recently named the fourth best pro prospect in the Cape Cod Baseball League this summer. He ended up starting six games with a 2-3 overall record while having an ERA of 1.98. He did have 44 strikeouts in only 41 innings pitched. You can check out the full interview with Bradely previewing fall practice and the upcoming 2011 season below.
http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=5030 - Georgia Tech’s Jed Bradley hasn’t been quite as dominant as Hultzen during his first two years in college, but he really put an exclamation mark on his efforts in 2010 with an impressive Cape performance. He left the league a few weeks early, but when he did he led the league in strikeouts, and looked particularly sharp in the league’s all-star game. Built tall and durable, Bradley has a free and easy delivery and a similar three-pitch repertoire to Hultzen’s. Bradley will get the opportunity to prove that he has done what it takes to pitch more effectively more consistently as the Yellow Jackets Friday starter next spring. One of the bigger scouting attractions next spring will occur when Hultzen and Bradley square off when Virginia travels to Atlanta next spring.
6. Brett Mooneyham –
1-9-10 from www.jjscouting.com: - Brett Mooneyham: A lefty from the University of Stanford, the 6'5 235 Mooneyham towers over the opposing batters. He had a nice spring this past year, recording a 6-3 record, second most wins on the team behind Drew Storen, a first round pick by Washington. He appeared in 67 1/3 innings, which were the most on the pitching staff and had 72 strike outs. The only problem was his control, where he walked 54 batters this spring. But with a great pitching frame, being a lefty, throwing mid 90's and having a good breaking ball and an above average change up, Brett Mooneyham will the ace of Stanford this year and will be followed very closely here at JJScouting
2-11 from http://www.pgcrosschecker.com - Big-bodied lefty Brett Mooneyham was considered to be one of the top prep lefties available for the 2008 draft, but agent affiliation and a strong academic commitment to Stanford made him nearly unsignable. During his freshman season he continued to show that he had swing-and-miss stuff (72 strikeouts in 67 innings of work), but also showed that he had a long ways to go with his control (54 walks). If he harnesses his power three-pitch arsenal between now and the 2011 draft he may be considered among the top three to five overall selections.
4-7-10 from: http://www.pgcrosschecker.com/articles/DisplayArticle.aspx?article=2253 - Not every college player in the 2011 draft class has performed to expectations this spring. Here are five that may need to pick up their pace to preserve their high standing: - LHP Brett Mooneyham (Stanford): Mooneyham still shows top-level raw stuff and might have been a first-rounder out of high school if it weren’t for his strong commitment to Stanford. His command has not come close to matching his stuff, though, and he has struggled to an unimpressive 0-4, 7.52 record with 32 walks in 26 innings over seven starts this spring.
6-11-10 from: - http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/wait-til-next-year-draft-11-preview-pitchers - Stanford’s Brett Mooneyham (3.82 FIP) is the left-handed version of Alex Meyer, as he walked 6.4 batters per nine innings this year, but is all of 6-foot-5 with low 90s velocity. Size like that is a big commodity …
6-13 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702 - LHP, Brett Mooneyham, Stanford, 6'5 220, competes and enough velocity to be a 3-4 man in ML.
6-18 from: - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/6/17/1523259/summer-league-roundup-week-1 -Just for an update on a couple bigger names on the Cape right now, Stanford's Brett Mooneyham went on Tuesday and threw 5 decent innings, allowing a run on 3 hits and 3 walks, striking out 7. The issue isn't the stuff with Mooneyham, it's the control, so I'd like to see him chip away at the walks as the summer goes along. He has first round stuff, but third round control, so he's in trouble if he doesn't take a few strides forward. He's tuning up for the Team USA trials now.
6-29 from: - Andy Seiler Mock Draft - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/6/28/1541924/andys-first-2011-top-50#storyjump - 22. Brett Mooneyham, LHP, Stanford
7-1 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com – 2011 Mock Draft – 27. Brett Mooneyham- LHP, Stanford
7-3 from: - http://mlb.fanhouse.com/2010/07/03/early-follow-list-for-2011-mlb-draft - from Fanhouse.com MLB Draft guru Frankie Piliere - Brett Mooneyham LHP Stanford - Command issues seem to be improving. Sits 90-92 w/ fastball. Lanky, projectable frame and throws a sharp 75-78 mph curveball from a three-quarters arm angle.
7-3 from: - http://milbprospects.blogspot.com/2010/07/early-version-of-top-50-prospects-for.html - Top 50 - 25 Brett Mooneyham , LHP , Stanford
7-9 from: - http://thecollegebaseballblog.com/2010/07/08/usa-baseball-national-team-trials-game-3-recap - Blue jumped out to an early 2-0 lead and never looked back as they defeated the Red squad 6-1 Thursday night in Game 3 of the Collegiate National Team (CNT) Trials at the National Training Complex (NTC). Brett Mooneyham (Stanford) was solid on the bump for the Blue picking up the win after working four scoreless innings where he allowed three hits and struck out two.
7-13 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?q=Y&a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702&p=3 - LHP, Brett Mooneyham, Stanford, Jr to be, 6'4 215, one of my fav HS pitchers two years ago, arm side run and velocity can be plus when he wants, was 87-93, mostly 89-91, fb down with natural run and sink, cb appeared to roll at times, other times nice hard bite, 1/6, he needs to stay in same arm slot for fb & cb, straight change was just ok, command was just ok too, but he's deceptive and throws a heavy ball ala, Andy Pettitte.
7-21 from: - http://web.usabaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100721&content_id=12459656&vkey=recap_usab - Brett Monneyham (Stanford) scattered three hits over five innings to pace Team USA to an 8-4 win over the Omaha Diamond Spirit of the MINK League Tuesday night at E.A. Fricke Field. Mooneyham (1-0), who allowed a run on two hits in the first inning, struck out four with no walks and allowed just one more base hit over the next four frames.
7-23-10 from: - http://pnrscouting.com/articles_teamusacollegiate_finalroster_07212010.html - USA CNT Roster Breakdown, Spring Stat Links and Trials Notes: - Brett Mooneyham LHSP So. Stanford Univ. - Trials Notes: Mooneyham was a little shy of his typical velocity, but was otherwise very much the Mooneyham we saw this Spring. The Stanford lefty can struggle to repeat his mechanics, leading to bouts of wildness and some inconsistencies in his secondaries. In action at the Trials, Mooneyham was generally 88-91 mph with his fastball (a few ticks under where he normally sits). His release and slot lacked uniformity early on, though he showed improved actions as his start stretched on. At its best, Mooneyham's slider is an above-average pitch that can be plus or better once he learns to throw the offering with more precision. When properly snapped-off, he gets hard late bite with good depth, and he showcased two that were close to this quality. He also fooled around with a rudimentary change-up that shows promising tumble. Mooneyham will be an interesting arm to monitor this Summer -- with a strong showing he could garner first round attention leading into the Spring, with his durable frame and two potential plus pitches.
7-25: - www.fanhouse.com: - Fanhouse Top 70 Prospects - 19. Brett Mooneyham, LHP, Stanford
8-27 from: - http://xmlbscout.angelfire.com - LHP Brett Mooneyham Stanford 6'4 1/2 220 - quality lefty which is going to be the theme for the 2011 MLB Draft as there is lots of pitching depth in the college ranks and especially with lefties, more so than in years past. Brett has the stuff to be a 2-3 man in a ML rotation with his 3/4 slot showing velocity of a fb that ranges 88-95, most are 89-91, will see a 95 when he rares back. Needs to keep fb down in zone and use corners and pitch in on RHH hands more, 2/6 breaking ball with depth and control, most out of k-zone but effective, gets hitters out front on occ with developing straight change which could be a plus pitch.
http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=5030 - Mooneyham was a frequently discussed prospect as the 2008 draft approached, with many feeling he could sneak into the first round if it weren’t for his advisement and commitment to Stanford. Listed at 6-foot-5, 235 pounds, no one questions his ability to sustain his stuff late into ballgames. The problem is that he has had a difficult time getting there, reaching his pitch count limits in the mid-innings due to shaky control.When he’s on he’s tough to hit, and even more difficult to hit hard. He has a fastball that can flirt with the mid-90s, and both his breaking ball and changeup are potential plus pitches when they’re working for him. He enjoyed success on the Cape last summer, and should things start to click more consistently for Mooneyham this coming spring, he could easily push his way into early first-round consideration come June.
11-11-10 from: - http://xmlbscout.angelfire.com - #29 - LHP Brett Mooneyham Stanford 6'4 1/2 220 - quality lefty which is going to be the theme for the 2011 MLB Draft as there is lots of pitching depth in the college ranks and especially with lefties, more so than in years past. Varying release points and velocity range depicts some potential arm problems with his stiff elbow action out front, fb was up to 92 this fall, most were 86-88 in HS, so he's showing some improvement, maxed out at 94 during summer trials and performing for TEAM USA this summer. He's funky, but that is what you want from a lefty. Hides the ball well, just needs to negate so many pitches thrown in an inning.
7. Ryan Carpenter – Gonzaga… 2009: 6-4, 5.26, in 15 appearances, 12 starts, 68-K, 65.0-IP.
11-22-9 from www.collegebaseballblog.com: - named the 59th top college player for the 2010 season
2-11 from http://www.pgcrosschecker.com - From a relatively smaller school comes Gonzaga’s Ryan Carpenter, who like Mooneyham offers a tall, intimidating presence on the mound at 6-foot-5. Carpenter’s fastball sits in the low-90s, and his overall command and the bite on his slider saw significant improvement last summer in the Alaska League, where he led the circuit in ERA (0.67).
4-7-10 from: http://www.pgcrosschecker.com/articles/DisplayArticle.aspx?article=2253 - Not every college player in the 2011 draft class has performed to expectations this spring. Here are five that may need to pick up their pace to preserve their high standing: LHP Ryan Carpenter (Gonzaga): The 6-foot-5 Carpenter just needs to start matching results with his ability. He had a passable freshman year (6-4, 5.26 in 65 IP) and was dominant during the summer in the Alaska League (2-2, 0.67, 54 K’s in 40 IP). But he has been very hittable this spring (2-3, 7.20 in 7 starts) with no firm explanation why.
6-11-10 from: - http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/wait-til-next-year-draft-11-preview-pitchers - Small School Lefty: Ryan Carpenter, lhp, Gonzaga. 3.91 FIP, 7.91 K/9, 4.33 BB/9. The ‘Zags had a banner recruiting class in 2007 led by Carpenter, the biggest recruit to ever make it to campus. But the bad defenses and aluminum bats of college baseball haven’t been good to Carpenter, who at 6-foot-5, will make his living off the tilt and sink he gets from a 90-94 mph fastball. He gave up just two home runs this season, but with a .344 BABIP, his ERA went north to 5.67. Don’t be surprised if the summer circuit is friendlier to Carpenter.
6-13 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702 - LHP, Ryan Carpenter, Gonzaga, 6'4 200, smooth lefty with enough stuff to be 3-4 man in rotation.
6-15-10 from: - http://www.deepleagues.com/?p=1830 – 2011 Mock Draft - 19. Los Angeles Angels Ryan Carpenter P, Gonzaga
7-1 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com – 2011 Mock Draft – 34. Ryan Carpenter- LHP, Gonzaga
8-27 from: - http://xmlbscout.angelfire.com - LHP Ryan Carpenter Gonzaga 6'4 1/2 215 - quality lefty who's gotten better each time out since HS days in Arizona. Will show occ 94 mph fb, pitches at 89-91 with sink down in zone, opportunity is he gets pitches up and over the plate too much, cb is 2/6 with some sharpness but more of a back door type which means he needs to stop rushing delivery so much so he can lead with elbow more to get downward depth in on RHH. Control is good for his size and has little effort in delivery so he could add mph as he fully fills out.
http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=5030 - Carpenter is built in a similar fashion, with a similar power arsenal that includes a low-90s fastball, slider and changeup. He has fared much better in his two stints in summer ball, including the Cape this past year and the Alaska League the year before, than he has during his two years for the Bulldogs. He has a loose delivery and pitches aggressively on the mound. He tends to attack hitters, which may be why he has had more difficulty pitching against metal bats, since most collegiate arms are taught to pitch away from contact. Like Mooneyham, Carpenter still needs to prove that he can pitch more efficiently and effectively week in and week out next spring, as he too possesses first-round talent.
11-11-10 from: - http://xmlbscout.angelfire.com - #30 - LHP Ryan Carpenter Gonzaga 6'4 1/2 215 - quality lefty who's gotten better each time out since HS days in Arizona. Will show occ 94 mph fb, pitches at 89-91 with sink down in zone, opportunity is he gets pitches up and over the plate too much, cb is 2/6 with some sharpness but more of a back door type which means he needs to stop rushing delivery so much so he can lead with elbow more to get downward depth in on RHH. Control is good for his size and has little effort in delivery so he could add mph as he fully fills out.
8. Ryan Carpenter – Gonzaga… 2009: 6-4, 5.26, in 15 appearances, 12 starts, 68-K, 65.0-IP.
11-22-9 from www.collegebaseballblog.com: - named the 59th top college player for the 2010 season
2-11 from http://www.pgcrosschecker.com - From a relatively smaller school comes Gonzaga’s Ryan Carpenter, who like Mooneyham offers a tall, intimidating presence on the mound at 6-foot-5. Carpenter’s fastball sits in the low-90s, and his overall command and the bite on his slider saw significant improvement last summer in the Alaska League, where he led the circuit in ERA (0.67).
4-7-10 from: http://www.pgcrosschecker.com/articles/DisplayArticle.aspx?article=2253 - Not every college player in the 2011 draft class has performed to expectations this spring. Here are five that may need to pick up their pace to preserve their high standing: LHP Ryan Carpenter (Gonzaga): The 6-foot-5 Carpenter just needs to start matching results with his ability. He had a passable freshman year (6-4, 5.26 in 65 IP) and was dominant during the summer in the Alaska League (2-2, 0.67, 54 K’s in 40 IP). But he has been very hittable this spring (2-3, 7.20 in 7 starts) with no firm explanation why.
6-11-10 from: - http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/wait-til-next-year-draft-11-preview-pitchers - Small School Lefty: Ryan Carpenter, lhp, Gonzaga. 3.91 FIP, 7.91 K/9, 4.33 BB/9. The ‘Zags had a banner recruiting class in 2007 led by Carpenter, the biggest recruit to ever make it to campus. But the bad defenses and aluminum bats of college baseball haven’t been good to Carpenter, who at 6-foot-5, will make his living off the tilt and sink he gets from a 90-94 mph fastball. He gave up just two home runs this season, but with a .344 BABIP, his ERA went north to 5.67. Don’t be surprised if the summer circuit is friendlier to Carpenter.
6-13 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702 - LHP, Ryan Carpenter, Gonzaga, 6'4 200, smooth lefty with enough stuff to be 3-4 man in rotation.
6-15-10 from: - http://www.deepleagues.com/?p=1830 – 2011 Mock Draft - 19. Los Angeles Angels Ryan Carpenter P, Gonzaga
7-1 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com – 2011 Mock Draft – 34. Ryan Carpenter- LHP, Gonzaga
8-27 from: - http://xmlbscout.angelfire.com - LHP Ryan Carpenter Gonzaga 6'4 1/2 215 - quality lefty who's gotten better each time out since HS days in Arizona. Will show occ 94 mph fb, pitches at 89-91 with sink down in zone, opportunity is he gets pitches up and over the plate too much, cb is 2/6 with some sharpness but more of a back door type which means he needs to stop rushing delivery so much so he can lead with elbow more to get downward depth in on RHH. Control is good for his size and has little effort in delivery so he could add mph as he fully fills out.
http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=5030 - Carpenter is built in a similar fashion, with a similar power arsenal that includes a low-90s fastball, slider and changeup. He has fared much better in his two stints in summer ball, including the Cape this past year and the Alaska League the year before, than he has during his two years for the Bulldogs. He has a loose delivery and pitches aggressively on the mound. He tends to attack hitters, which may be why he has had more difficulty pitching against metal bats, since most collegiate arms are taught to pitch away from contact. Like Mooneyham, Carpenter still needs to prove that he can pitch more efficiently and effectively week in and week out next spring, as he too possesses first-round talent.
11-11-10 from: - http://xmlbscout.angelfire.com - #30 - LHP Ryan Carpenter Gonzaga 6'4 1/2 215 - quality lefty who's gotten better each time out since HS days in Arizona. Will show occ 94 mph fb, pitches at 89-91 with sink down in zone, opportunity is he gets pitches up and over the plate too much, cb is 2/6 with some sharpness but more of a back door type which means he needs to stop rushing delivery so much so he can lead with elbow more to get downward depth in on RHH. Control is good for his size and has little effort in delivery so he could add mph as he fully fills out.
9. Tyler Anderson:
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. - Starter Tyler Anderson (Oregon) went two innings giving up a run on three hits with three punch outs.
7-25: - www.fanhouse.com: - Fanhouse Top 70 Prospects - 12. Tyler Anderson, LHP, Oregon
8-3 from: - http://thecollegebaseballblog.com/2010/08/03/team-usa-defeats-china-11-0 - Team USA scored a combined 10 runs in the third and fourth innings and cruised to an 11-0, seven inning quarterfinal win over China Tuesday afternoon at the V FISU World University Championships inside Yokohama Stadium. With the win, USA (15-2) advances to the semi-finals and will play the winner of Chinese Taipei/Japan on Thursday with a scheduled start time yet to be determined. . Tyler Anderson (Oregon) picked up his first win of the summer after keeping China off the board in five innings of work. The left-hander scattered two hits during his outing and struck out six.
http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=5030 - Oregon’s Tyler Anderson carried over the success from his sophomore season to the summer, where he pitched very well in limited action for Team USA. Another well-built, projectable lefty, Anderson throws four pitches for strikes and sits in the upper-80s to low-90s.
10-27-10 from: - http://www.tossitaround.com/baseball-news/prospect-news/8228-top-70-prospects-for-the-2011-draft-12.html - LHP - Tyler Anderson is a highly talented left handed pitcher for the Oregon Ducks. He is tall and lengthy as he is listed at 6’4 215. He has very good mechanics on the mound which gives him the ability to become a very durable pitcher at the next level. He does not have the power to blow anybody away as his fastball has been clocked in the low 90’s but what sets this left hander apart is his impeccable control of all of his pitches. He works the inside and outside of the zones with ease and will rock a hitter to sleep just before he puts him away. He has a solid slider that is clocked in the low 80’s which has some very good bite to it. He will be the ace for the Ducks during the upcoming season. Tyler Anderson is no stranger to being drafted. He was selected in the 50th round of the 2008 draft by the Minnesota Twins, but he decided to head to Oregon instead. He has impressed scouts with the work that he has been able to accomplish during his first 2 years at Oregon. This will improve his draft stock for 2011 considerably. He has proven that he can play at a higher level and will most likely be selected in the first couple of rounds of the 2011 draft.
11-8-10 from: - http://diamondscapescouting.com/rankings_usacnttop15_09082010.html -
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Oregon (Jr.) - Anderson ended the 2010 spring season as one of the top lefties in the Pac 10 and utilized a solid summer to solidify his place on the short list of top college lefties in the 2011 draft class. At a sturdily built 6-foot-4, 215 pounds, Anderson profiles as a potential mid-rotation innings eater, showing an ability to work deep into ballgames already as evidenced by his averaging over six innings pitched per start in the spring. His arsenal is headed by an 88-90 mph fastball that can touch 91/92 and shows armside action. He can struggle to throw it inside to lefties, but worked it away with confidence, drawing weak contact and empty swings. His best breaker is an upper-70s curve with average depth but good angle and potential as a freeze offering. His slider is low-80s with tilt and, along with his curve, can be above-average with more consistency. The off-speed is raw, but his overall feel for pitching and arm action make it likely he will figure it out sooner than later, giving him a fourth Major League offering down the line.
10. Nick Maronde:
2-11 from http://www.pgcrosschecker.com - Nick Maronde was considered a premium talent coming out of high school, eligible for the 2008 draft, but once again, agent affiliation and his commitment to Florida caused him to drop to the 43rd round. He showed the ability to both miss bats (59 strikeouts) and command the strike zone (18 walks) in 61 innings as he was used in a versatile swing role for the Gators. He has a good build and a solid repertoire, with an upper-80s to low-90s fastball, curveball and advanced changeup. Unlike Mooneyham and Carpenter, Maronde already shows considerable pitching guile, with the ability to change speeds while commanding the strike zone to get ahead early in counts.
7-26 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?q=Y&a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702&p=4 - Here are some names of draft eligibles for 2011 who have not been mentioned much and are definitely on the radar for 2011 MLB scouting depts. - LHP - Nick Maronde, Florida, 6'2 215, has been in the bullpen much of his career for Gators thus far. Still has the arm that scouts covet.
11-6-10 from: - http://www.thecollegebaseballblog.com/2010/11/06/top-100-countdown-71-nick-maronde-florida - The CBB continues our countdown to the start of the 2011 College Baseball season by checking in on the Top 100 Players in the country. We will be providing one player per day until we reach number 1. We continue the countdown today at number 71 with Florida’s Nick Maronde. He is a 6’3 195 pound left-handed pitcher out of Lexington Kentucky where he attended Lexington Catholic High School. As a senior in high school, he had a record of 8-1 with a 0.54 ERA and struck out 129 batters in 77 innings while issuing 21 walks. He was named first-team all-state while also being named Co-Pitcher of the Year on the Lexington Herald-Leader All-City Team. Maronde was ranked No. 19 on Baseball America’s list of 2008 Top 100 High School Prospects, was No. 26 on Rivals.com High 100, checked in at No. 28 on RISE Magazine’s Top 75 High School Baseball Players and ranked No. 43 in the Class of 2008 Final Rankings from Perfect Game. The Oakland A’s ended up selecting him in the 2008 MLB Draft in the 43rd round (1,294th pick) but were not able to sign him as he went to the University of Florida. During his freshman campaign in 2009, he appeared in 21 games (11 starts) as he went 3-1 with a 4.40 ERA in 61.1 innings. He led the Gators with 59 strikeouts while holding opponents to a .255 batting average. His sophomore season in 2010 saw him make 22 relief appearances going 2-0 with a save and a 6.15 ERA. Maronde was solid this summer in the Cape Cod Baseball League with the Falmouth Commodores as he went 2-0 with a 2.29 ERA in 10 relief appearances. He was able to hold opponents to a .176 batting average against. Frankie Pilere of Fanhouse.com named him the 103rd pro prospect for the 2011 MLB Draft.
11. Will Lamb:
6-13 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702 - LHP, Will Lamb, Clemson, 6'4 1/2 200, lefty with presence, consistency has lacked, will occ show 91-92 on gun, mostly upper 80's, tends to rush, summer will help put him back on the map, loves to hit too, but must concentrate on one position for future.
9-17-10 from: - http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/draft/chat/2010/2610683.html - Is Clemson two-way guy, Will Lamb, a better prospect as a pitcher or hitter? How high do you see him getting drafted? Aaron Fitt: I like him better as a pitcher, because I'm just not sure he'll ever hit enough in pro ball. He's a great athlete with premium speed, but athleticism plays well on the mound, too. He's a tall, projectable lefty, and I could see him taking off as a pitcher after a year or two in pro ball. I bet he gets drafted in the top 4 rounds, and maybe higher if his secondary stuff takes a jump this spring.
12. Andrew Suarez - LHP Columbus Miami FL
6-29 from: - Andy Seiler Mock Draft - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/6/28/1541924/andys-first-2011-top-50#storyjump - 33. Andrew Suarez, LHP, Columbus HS (FL)
7-1 from: - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/6/30/1544396/pats-first-2011-top-50#storyjump – Pat Hickey Mock Draft – 45. Andrew Suarez, LHP, Columbus HS (Fla.)
7-3 from: - http://milbprospects.blogspot.com/2010/07/early-version-of-top-50-prospects-for.html - Top 50 - 46 Andrew Suarez , LHP , Columbus HS, Miami
7-15-10 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com – top ten high scholl LHPs: - 6. Andrew Suarez- Columbus HS
9-30-10: - http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=5030 - Miami native and recruit Andrew Suarez has a much more compact and strongly built frame than the prep lefties already listed. His power arsenal matches his mature frame, as he works in the low-90s with his heater and mixes in a very sharp curveball. While he’s not as projectable as most of the other pitchers listed here, he likely would enjoy immediate success for the Hurricanes should he opt for the college route.
10-29-10 from: - http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=5086 - LHP Andrew Suarez (Texas Scout Team Yankees): Suarez, like Josh Bell above, missed the entire summer with an arm injury, so this was his chance to show his stuff to the scouting community. Suarez’s statement wasn’t quite as loud as Bell’s, but he did throw four solid innings, touching 90 mph and spinning the ball well. One scout commented that Suarez looked very smooth and loose but probably hadn’t quite built his arm strength all the way back. Don’t be surprised to hear more in the early spring.
10-27-10 from: - http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/draft/?p=3012 - Andrew Suarez has an athletic, 6-foot-2, 200-pound frame with a strong lower half. He has long arms and got downhill with his 88-91 mph fastball, pounding the lower half of the strike zone. Suarez showed an easy, repeatable delivery and hid the ball well, so that even as his fastball lost a couple ticks in the last inning of his outing, the ball still jumped on hitters.
13. Grayson Garvin:
7-19 from: - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/7/17/1574115/all-questions-answered#comments - He’s a big lefty with a solid-average fastball and average secondary stuff. He has a chance to get stronger, but I think he fits best as a potential #4 starter. He should be a starter for Vandy next spring behind Sonny Gray and Jack Armstrong, so he’ll get plenty of looks. His command is what helps him.
7-26 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?q=Y&a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702&p=4 - Here are some names of draft eligibles for 2011 who have not been mentioned much and are definitely on the radar for 2011 MLB scouting depts. - LHP - Grayson Garvin, Vanderbilt, 6'4 200, on a loaded team for 2011 CWS road to Omaha. Arm strength is there, pitches at upper 80's consistently and has bite on the breaking ball, scouts want to see more "killer instinct".
7-30-10 from: - http://mlb.fanhouse.com/2010/07/29/scouting-notes-cape-cod-league-all-stars - Grayson Garvin, LHP, Vanderbilt -- Garvin showed impressive polish and a feel for pitching on Wednesday, and also showed off solid raw stuff. He sat mostly 90-91 mph with his fastball, showing good command and the ability to live on both corners. The southpaw also mixed in a solid-average sweeping breaking ball at 73-75 mph and an effective 78-80 mph changeup. In other words, he is already working with three quality pitches with good command.
8-18-10 from: - http://thecollegebaseballblog.com/2010/08/17/cape-leagues-grayson-garvin-bfc-whitehouse-winner-for-top-pitcher - In a pitcher-dominated season, Bourne’s 6-6 southpaw Grayson Garvin (Vanderbilt) stood above all others, winning the BFC Whitehouse Top Pitcher Award in the Cape Cod Baseball League for his outstanding season on the mound. Garvin’s perfect 5-0 record, along with his league-leading 0.74 ERA in 36.2 innings pitched, was enough to earn the award over other pitching notables. Garvin racked up 37 strikeouts, while allowing only 12 walks and 18 hits, and held opponents to a .146 average.
http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=5030 - The string of talented left-handed pitchers continues at Vanderbilt, as Grayson Garvin was named the Cape League’s top pitcher, leading the circuit in ERA while tying for the league lead in wins. He may have difficulty cracking the Commodores’ weekend rotation, but is one of the more polished pitchers available for next year’s. He shows good command of a sinking 88-91 fastball, slow sweeping curve and advanced change.
14. Daniel Camarena - LHP OF Cathedral Catholic Bonita CA
6-27: - With the conclusion of the Tournament of Stars in Cary, N.C., USA Baseball has now announced the trials rosters for the 18U national teams. - Daniel Camarena LHP/OF L/L 6-0 195 Cathedral Catholic HS, San Diego 2011
7-3 from: - http://milbprospects.blogspot.com/2010/07/early-version-of-top-50-prospects-for.html - Top 50 - 42 Daniel Camarena , LHP/CF , Cathedral Catholic HS CA
7-15-10 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com – top ten high school LHPs: - 5. Daniel Camarena- Cathedral Catholic HS
7-28 from: - http://web.usabaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100728&content_id=12718806&vkey=recap_usab - Daniel Camarena (Bonita, Calif.) tossed five shutout innings to propel USA Baseball 18U National Team over France 16-0 Wednesday morning. USA posted team-best five home runs to improve to 5-0 in the 2010 IBAF World Junior "AAA" (18U) Baseball Championships. Camarena (1-0) rendered just two hits in five shutout frames. The left-hander struck out four and did not issue a walk.
8-18-10 from: - http://www.hardballtimes.com/main/article/the-2010-aflac-all-american-baseball-classic - Local two-way player Daniel Camarena (San Diego) doubled (short-hopped the right-field fence to drive in the game's first run) in three at-bats and also took the loss after allowing two runs on a walk and two doubles in the seventh. As a pitcher, Camarena delivered his fastball in the 83-86 mph range and seemed to rely a lot on his breaking ball.
8-19-10 from: - http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=4935 - Camarena appeared in this game as both a positional player and as a pitcher, but it was his swing in the batter’s box that really caught my eye. There are some young players that I have watched over the years that I feel just ‘get it,’ and Camarena is one of those hitters. He’s a lefty with good size and obvious bat speed with plenty of physical projection left for added strength. He looks like a hitter with sloped shoulders and very good extension in his swing. He showed the ability to hit the ball with back-spin, driving a double in the second to deep right field off of Michael Kelly, a ball that seemed to carry a lot farther than what it looked like it would do off the bat. That gives him promising power potential, and he also was throwing in the upper 80s with a big, slow curveball.
9-30-10: - http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=5030 - Bonita, California’s Daniel Camarena in my mind is a better bet as a hitter, with a smooth and natural loft stroke from the left side of the plate who profiles perfectly at first base or an outfield corner. He throws in the upper-80s with the ability to touch a few ticks higher, and tantalizes batters with a big, slow curveball. He has a good idea of what he’s doing on the mound, keeping him in the conversation as a left-handed pitcher.
15. Sean Gilmartin
3/8 from: http://baseballdraftreport.com - Florida State SO LHP Sean Gilmartin (7 IP 6 H 0 ER 0 BB 9 K) got the best of Georgia JR RHP Justin Grimm (4 IP 11 H 7 ER 2 BB 7 K). Not a good outing for Grimm’s first round draft hopes, assuming he looked as out of sorts as his line would indicate. His peak stuff – a four-pitch mix featuring a sitting 92-93 with fastball that peaks at 96, potential plus upper-70s curve, good low- to mid-70s CU, and a mid-80s cutter — is up there with any college pitcher in his class, but his inconsistent mechanics and steady stream of nagging injuries have kept him from showing off that elite stuff as often as a team drafting high in the first round typically likes to see. I get the feeling Grimm could be this year’s Andy Oliver.
7-25: - www.fanhouse.com: - Fanhouse Top 70 Prospects - 33. Sean Gilmartin, LHP, Florida State
16. Philip Pfeifer - LHP 1B Farragut Knoxville TN
6-13 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702 - LHP, Philip Pfeifer, Farragut HS, Knoxville TN, 6'1 190, touches low 90's, release points vary, breaking ball command still in progress, has ability, now has to turn it on.
6-25 from: - http://www.baseballrumormill.com - The Tournament of Stars - a showcase event for USA Baseball held every June in North Carolina - is designed to be a forum to compile an 18-and-under team to represent the United States in the IBAF 18U World Championships this July. Keith Law from espn.com recently filed two reports from the event. Here are some highlights from Keith's reports. -•RHP Tyler Beede and LHP Phillip Pfeifer are both first round material, but could be hard to pull away from their Vanderbilt commitment. The pitchers are a contrast in style with Pfeiffer being raw, but with potential and Beede being the more polished of the pair.
6-27 from: -http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?q=Y&a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702&p=2 - Day two at TOS - LHP, Phillip Pfeiffer, Farragut HS, Tenn, 6'1 190, slimmed down a bit since last year and still max effort with over top hammer that kept hitters off balance, was up to 91, most were 88-89, not much progress since 2009 but in better shape overall.
6-27: - With the conclusion of the Tournament of Stars in Cary, N.C., USA Baseball has now announced the trials rosters for the 18U national teams. - Phillip Pfeifer III LHP L/L 6-0 190 Farragut HS, Knoxville 2011
6-30 from: - http://www.maxpreps.com/high-schools/vxXkoljCD0C-BiX46buffA/mountain-pointe-pride/baseball-spring-10/home.htm - MaxPreps All-American Baseball Team - First Team - Phillip Pfeifer, Farragut (Knoxville, Tenn.), Pitcher, 6-0, 190, Jr. - Already a three-time all-state player, Pfeiffer led Farragut to its third straight Tennessee AAA state title by finishing 16-0 with a 1.26 ERA. He threw a one-hitter in the state finals with 14 strikeouts and had 165 strikeouts and only 26 walks in 96 innings pitched. Heading into his senior year, Pfeiffer has a record of 41-1 with 415 strikeouts.
7-1 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com – 2011 Mock Draft – 40. Philip Pfeifer- LHP, Farragut HS
7-2 from: - http://web.usabaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100701&content_id=11803904&vkey=news_usab&gid= - Henry Owens outdueled Phillip Pfeifer leading the Blue past the Red 1-0 Thursday afternoon at the USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary, N.C. Owens (1-0) retired nine of the last ten batters he faced to improve the Blue team to 2-1 in the 18U Trials. Pfeifer (0-1) was equally as strong for the Red squad, allowing one run on four hits with six strikeouts. Owens fanned five and allowed just one hit to lead the Blue. The dueling left-handers each did not issue a walk in their four-inning outings.
7-7 from: - http://web.usabaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100706&content_id=11987434&vkey=news_usab&gid= - The USA Baseball 18U National Team past the Greater Alliance N.Y. All-Stars 8-5 Tuesday afternoon at MCU Park in Coney Island, N.Y. Phillip Pfeifer earned the win notching eight strikeouts in five innings. Pfeifer (1-0) allowed just two runs on five hits and two walks in five frames of work. The left-hander caught half of the N.Y. All-Stars' batters he fanned, looking at a called third strike.
7-11 from: - http://web.usabaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100710&content_id=12157090&vkey=recap_usab – The USA Baseball 18U National Team beat the Greater Alliance N.Y. All-Stars 11-1 in game two of a twinbill Saturday night at University Field. Starter Phillip Pfeifer worked two shutout frames recording three strikeouts
7-12-10 from: - http://www.maxpreps.com/news/HKAWlI3XEd-lugAcxJTdpg/pfeifer,-thompson,-crawford-nations-top-baseball-underclassman.htm - Heading into the 2011 baseball season, you won't find many high school pitchers with more experience than Farragut's Philip Pfeifer III. The MaxPreps National Junior Baseball Player of the Year, Pfeifer is a veteran of international competition. He recently landed a spot on the Team USA 18U team, marking the third straight year that Pfeifer has made a national team. Last year for the United States' gold-medal winning team at the Pan Am games, Pfeifer was 2-0 with 18 strikeouts - second on the team only to Jameson Taillon who was the No. 1 high school pitcher selected in the 2010 Major League Baseball First Year Player Draft. At the high school level, Pfeifer has been almost untouchable in his three years on the Admiral varsity team. In going 41-1 in three seasons, Pfeifer has struck out 415 batters. Farragut has won state titles in all three of those seasons with Pfeifer going 16-0 this year. Already a member of the MaxPreps All-American Team, Pfeifer was also recognized by Louisville Slugger as the National Pitcher of the Year. Pfeifer joins Westminster Christian's David Thompson and Lakewood's J.P. Crawford as Player of the Year winners.
7-13-10: - MaxPreps Junior All-American Baseball Team - Philip Pfeifer, FarragutPhillip Pfeifer, Farragut (Knoxville, Tenn.), Pitcher - Already a three-time all-state player, Pfeiffer led Farragut to its third straight Tennessee AAA state title by finishing 16-0 with a 1.26 ERA. He threw a one-hitter in the state finals with 14 strikeouts and had 165 strikeouts and only 26 walks in 96 innings pitched. Heading into his senior year, Pfeiffer has a record of 41-1 with 415 strikeouts.
7-15-10 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com – top ten high school LHPs: - 3. Phillip Pfeifer- Farragut HS
7-28 from: - http://www.maxpreps.com/news/bY2xpZmtEd-SYQAcxJSkrA/pfeifer,-team-usa-shut-out-chinese-taipei.htm - Phillip Pfeifer put together his best performance of the summer in leading Team USA 18U to a 10-0 win over Chinese Taipei in pool play at the Junior World Championships in Thunder Bay, Canada on Monday. shutout for Team USA on Monday vs. Chinese Taipei.Pfeifer, a senior at Farragut next year, was the national junior player of the year by MaxPreps after going 16-0 and leading the Admirals to a Tennessee 3A state championship. Pfeifer had struggled a bit during his time with Team USA this summer in posting a team-high 3.14 ERA, albeit in three wins during the exhibition portion of the schedule leading up to the Junior Worlds. However he went the distance against Chinese Taipei, going seven innings in the shortened game (due to a 10-run rule) and giving up no runs on just two hits with two walks and eight strikeouts. The performance dropped his ERA to 2.11.
8-19-10 from: - http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=4935 - Lefties are always fun to watch, and Pfeifer looks as though he was born to pitch. He has somewhat of a pear-shape to his shorter frame, and has some herk and jerk to his delivery that makes the ball out of his hand that much more difficult to track. He sat, and sits, in the upper-80s to low-90s, mixing in a hard, slurvy curve. He threw two of these breaking balls back-to-back against Travis Harrison after he got into a 3-1 count to the mighty slugger. That’s a testament of his confidence with the pitch, doing so against one of the nation’s best right-handed hitters.
http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=5030 - Fellow Aflac All-American Philip Pfeifer has similar stuff to Owens with a much more modest 6-foot frame. He sits in the upper-80s and can touch the low-90s, mixing in a power curve and developing change. His upside may not be viewed as great as Owens’, but both are similar when it comes to intensity. Signing Pfeifer away from Vanderbilt may be another trick, a school known not only for prying their top recruits away from pro ball, but also for developing some mighty good left-handed pitchers. Along with Daniel Norris, Pfeifer gives Northeast Tennessee a pair of promising southpaws.
17. Andrew McKirahan:
18. Spencer Linney:
7-25 from: - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/7/24/1585669/all-questions-answered#comments - I see you’re looking at names from the Under Armour game, so I don’t guess I have to say that anymore. Linney was a name that was first mentioned to me in early May, when he went almost pitch-for-pitch with fellow NorCal pitcher A.J. Vanegas. While Linney doesn’t have Vanegas’ stuff, he’s a very, very projectable left-handed arm that can already sit in the 86-88 range on good days, and I was told that he topped out at 90 in the Area Code tryouts. He made that team, too, so in about a month there will be a lot more public information on him. I have his breaking ball as a potential above-average curveball, though it’s a little soft. Decent hand speed and spin, though.
8-12-10 from: - http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/high-school/events/under-armour-preseason-all-america-tournament/2010/2610524.html - LHP - Head-Royce HS, Oakland Linney is a tall, lanky lefthanded pitcher with a quick, clean arm and some deception in his delivery. He pitches comfortably in the 88-91 mph range, getting as high as 93, and mixes in a big breaking ball with depth.
8-14-10 from: - http://www.5tooltalk.com/notes-mainpage.html - Linney is a skinny lefty with flat yet long proportions and nice projectability. He also has a smooth delivery and a fastball that topped out at 89, sitting at 87-88. He throws from a low three-quarters delivery and there was a little head snap when he released the ball. He threw a lot of curveballs, a nice pitch thrown in the 72-73 range with a big, slow break, and he really hit his spots well with both his fastball and his curve.
19. Porter Clayton:
8-11-10 from: - http://baseballanalysts.com - Porter Clayton (Bonneville, Idaho Falls, ID), a southpaw with a pronounced leg kick, struck out three batters around a hit and walk in his only inning of work. He was 88-89 with a good breaking ball. Kevin Moriarty (Shorewood, WA) K'd five out of six batters, showing excellent command of an 84-87 mph fastball and a slow curve.
8-12-10 from: - http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/high-school/events/under-armour-preseason-all-america-tournament/2010/2610524.html - LHP - Bonneville HS, Idaho Falls, Idaho Clayton files under the radar as a southpaw from Idaho, but he is starting to emerge on the national scene. He has a fluid, effortless delivery with good downhill plane to his 88-90 mph fastball. He has a great body with strong legs. He also has an outstanding changeup and a sweeping breaking ball that is tough on lefties. He has committed to Oregon.
http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=5030 - Porter Clayton is the first left-handed pitcher on this list that definitely reminds you of what a prototypical finesse lefty is all about. Physically he reminds me a lot of Drew Smyly, a supplemental first-round pick of the Tigers in last June’s draft. With tall, angular proportions and broad shoulders, Clayton’s fastball sits in the upper-80s at this point in time, but it’s not difficult to dream on him throwing consistently in the 88-92 range within the next year or two. He mixes in a big, slow curve and a nice fading change to keep batters guessing. There is some deception to his delivery, and he also shows a very good pickoff move. If nothing else, he’ll give scouts and cross-checkers a reason to visit Idaho Falls frequently next spring.
8-14-10 from: - http://www.5tooltalk.com/notes-mainpage.html - With broad shoulders and a tall frame with long and loose limbs, Clayton screams projectability. There is some deception and a little bit of herk and jerk to his delivery that makes it that much more difficult to catch up with his stuff. He throws in the upper 80s, sitting around 88, and his smooth arm action leads me to believe he’ll be throwing a few ticks harder in a short amount of time. He also threw a big sweeping mid-70s curve and a nice fading changeup. He also showed a very good and natural pickoff move, and overall is what you would expect from a lefty.
20. Bryan Harper:
21. Alex Panteliodis:
6-12 from: - http://thecollegebaseballblog.com/2010/06/11/alex-panteliodis-leads-florida-to-a-7-2-victory-over-miami-fl - Sophomore Alex Panteliodis (Tampa, Fla.) went the distance for his first career complete game and established a personal best with 12 strikeouts as No. 4 Florida (46-15) defeated No. 11 Miami (Fla.) (43-19), 7-2, in the opener of the best-of-three NCAA Gainesville Super Regional on Friday night. Panteliodis (11-2) retired the final 14 Hurricane hitters of the contest and yielded three hits to register UF’s first complete game since Stephen Locke accomplished the feat against Alabama on May 10, 2008. The southpaw’s effort was the first complete game by a Gator pitcher in the NCAA Tournament since Tommy Boss twirled nine innings in an 8-1 triumph over Florida State in Game 1 of the NCAA Gainesville Super Regional on June 10, 2005.
6-22-10 from: - http://projectprospect.com/article/2010/06/19/college-world-series-scouting-preview - Sophomore southpaw Alex Panteliodis could get first round consideration. There aren't many left handers with command of a 93-95 MPH fastball like Panteliodis. Panteliodis worked a masterful complete game, three hitter in the Super Regionals in which he struck out 12 Miami Hurricanes and only walked one. He also boasts one of the best nicknames in college, Johnny Pants.
7-3 from: - http://milbprospects.blogspot.com/2010/07/early-version-of-top-50-prospects-for.html - Top 50 - 41 Alex Panteliodis , LHP , Florida
22. Mitchell Lambson:
7-1 from: - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/6/30/1544396/pats-first-2011-top-50#storyjump – Pat Hickey Mock Draft – 23. Mitchell Lambson, LHP, Arizona State
7-1 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com – 2011 Mock Draft – 39. Mitch Lambson- LHP, Arizona State
7-3 from: - http://milbprospects.blogspot.com/2010/07/early-version-of-top-50-prospects-for.html - Top 50 - 39 Mitchell Lambson , LHP , Arizona State
23. Josh Ostich:
24. Adam McCreery:
25. Adam Conley:
4-7-10 from: http://www.pgcrosschecker.com/articles/DisplayArticle.aspx?article=2253 - LHP Adam Conley (Washington State): The 6-3, 170-pound Conley garnered attention last summer by posting a 0.00 ERA in 34 innings in the New England Collegiate League. He did that while pitching in the 86-88 mph range with an outstanding changeup and workable slurve. Reports out of the Northwest this spring say that Conley is now touching 94 mph while dominating hitters as Washington State’s closer (2-1, 0.84, 5 SV). Loose, projectable southpaws who can touch 94 and have a dominating secondary pitch usually get drafted very high.
7-26 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?q=Y&a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702&p=4 - Here are some names of draft eligibles for 2011 who have not been mentioned much and are definitely on the radar for 2011 MLB scouting depts. - LHP - Adam Conley, Washington State, 6'3 180, not much talk about him but he has made a mark on the Pac NW scouts lists.
26. Taylor Wall -
3-15-10 from http://pnrscouting.com/rankings_2010_houstoncollegeclassic.html - Top 10 Players (2011 Draft Class) - Taylor Wall, LHP, Rice Univ. - Kept up with Jungmann in Friday's nightcap, notching 8 SO while allowing 5 H, 3 BB and 2 ER over 7.1 IP; mid-70s change-up with good deception was his most effective weapon and helped a mid-80s fastball play well above its velocity.
6-13 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702 - LHP Taylor Wall, Rice, 6'1 1/2 185, battling arm woes, if he comes back 100%, could be talked about going in top 25 picks.
27. Jack Leathersich:
28. Blake Snell:
29. John Hochstatter:
6-27: - With the conclusion of the Tournament of Stars in Cary, N.C., USA Baseball has now announced the trials rosters for the 18U national teams. - John Hochstatter LHP R/L 6-4 200 San Ramon Valley HS, Danville, Calif. 2011
7-13-10 from: - http://web.usabaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100713&content_id=12240358&vkey=recap_usab - The USA Baseball 18U National Team beat the Minnesota Class A All-Stars 5-4 Tuesday night at Veterans Field.. John Hochstatter (Danville, Calif.) tossed 2 1/3 innings allowing two runs, one earned, on two hits.
8-12-10: - http://www.prospectwire.com/pw/article.php?id=117 - Following Stephenson on the mound was lefthander John Hochstatter (6'3" 205) from San Ramon Valley-Danville (CA). He carved up the Reds for two innings, with an array of change-ups, curveballs, sliders and fastballs. Hochstatter is a pitchability lefthander with a 86-88 mph fastball and though he may never throw much harder than that, his feel for his secondary pitches and his pitchability are exceptional, especially for a high school pitcher.
8-12-10 from: - http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/high-school/events/under-armour-preseason-all-america-tournament/2010/2610524.html - LHP - San Ramon Valley HS, Danville, Calif. A big, strong lefty, Hochstatter has outstanding feel and command. His fastball has great life and sits comfortably in the 88-90 mph range. He adds and subtracts from his velocity to toy with young hitters. He has advanced secondary stuff as well. Hochstatter was a member of Team USA's 18U pitching staff this summer
9-3-10 from: - http://www.prospectwire.com/pw/article.php?id=144 - 56. John Hochstatter - LHP, 6'3" 206, San Ramon Valley HS (CA) -Truthfully one of the best "pitchers" at the event, 85-88 mph fastball, sharp curveball and slider, above average change, changes speeds, mixes well, feel of all, pitches off his secondary stuff.
8-14-10 from: - http://www.5tooltalk.com/notes-mainpage.html - Hochstatter had the quickest outing of any pitcher, using a mid-80s fastball with good sinking movement to record contact early in the count. He threw a loopy curveball around 77, but was mostly fastballs, needing roughly 8-9 pitches to get out of the sixth. He’s a big lefty with a big leg kick, so it’s easy to see his fastball velocity creeping up to the upper-80s, although it’s the movement on the pitch that makes him so effective currently.
30. Chris Reed:
9-11-10 from: - http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/college/summer-scene/summer-league-top-prospects/2010/2610639.html - LHP, Torrington (Jr. Stanford) - Reed pitched sparingly as a freshman in 2009 and struggled with his control as a sophomore at Stanford, going 2-0, 6.10 with 15 walks and 14 strikeouts in 21 innings of relief this spring. But he turned a corner this summer in the ACBL, going 2-2, 1.23 with 23 strikeouts and 13 walks in 22 innings, mostly in relief. Reed has a projectable pitcher's frame at 6-foot-4, 205 pounds. This summer he showed good command of a 90-92 mph fastball and a sharp slider in the low 80s. He has significant upside but must continue to refine his feel for pitching and command.
31. Charlie Lowell:
7-26 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?q=Y&a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702&p=4 - Here are some names of draft eligibles for 2011 who have not been mentioned much and are definitely on the radar for 2011 MLB scouting depts. - LHP - Charlie Lowell, Wichita St, 6'3 230, also out of bullpen much of his career, was one of top HS pitchers rated for curveball and he still has a good one ala, Barry Zito.
9-11-10 from: - http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/college/summer-scene/summer-league-top-prospects/2010/2610639.html - LHP, El Dorado (Jr., Wichita State) - Lowell and 6-foot-8 Broncos (and Shockers) teammate Brian Flynn both got support as the Jayhawk League's top prospect, with Lowell earning the edge for his combination of polish and arm strength. While the Laurence-Dumont Stadium radar gun had Lowell register 98 mph during the NBC World Series, most observers thought the gun was hot, by at least 3 mph. However hard he was throwing, he fanned 16 in 12 innings of work in the NBC. Lowell's fastball sits around 90 mph regularly, though, and he touches 93-94. He has a solid-average slider with above-average potential; together with the angle he manufactures with his delivery, he can be very tough on lefthanded hitters. Lowell, who went 0-1, 4.00 this summer for the Broncos, has some feel for pitching, adding and subtracting from his pitches, and has a solid changeup with room to grow. If the 6-foot-4, 234-pounder doesn't stick as a starter, he could wind up as a lefty reliever.
32. Navery Moore:
33. Sam Stafford:
http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=5030 - Sam Stafford could step in and assume the weekend rotation role for the Longhorns previously filled by Brandon Workman. Stafford put up gaudy numbers in the California Collegiate League this past summer, working in the low-90s while improving the command and break on his curveball.
34. Brandon Bonilla:
8-12-10: - http://www.prospectwire.com/pw/article.php?id=117 - LHP Brandon Bonilla (6'3" 185) from The Pendleton School-Bradenton (FL) is the son of former MLB All-Star slugger Bobby Bonilla and has a chance to be a good pro pitcher. He creates a lot of angles, both with his delivery and with his pitches and though he is not the prettiest guy on the mound, he was up to 90 and steadily sat 87-88. The longer he went, the better his hard cutter/slider was and he even flashed an effective change-up.
8-13-10 from: - http://www.prospectwire.com/pw/article.php?id=122 - Brandon Bonilla pitches from an extreme overhand slot and creates difficult angles for a hitter, both with his pitches and in his delivery. Frankly, he is not easy for them to square up. His fastball was steadily 87-89 mph and his slider was very effective, with 80-82 mph velocity and great late tilt. Bonilla is particularly effective against left-handed hitters with his ability dominate the inner half with both his fastball and his slider.
8-31-10 from: - http://www.prospectwire.com/pw/article.php?id=142 - Brandon Bonilla - LHP, 6'3" 185, The Pendleton School (FL) - Bonilla (yes, the son of former slugger Bobby Bonilla) threw three times and with each outing I gained more appreciation for him. Bonilla is not a flame thrower but has surprising velocity, particularly with he extreme overhand slot. He was 87-91 mph and creates outstanding angle with the fastball, which makes him hard to square up and to lift. His best pitch was a 79-83 mph slider (he might call it a cutter) that has good bite and great tilt. Left on left he was filthy.
35. Cody Kukuk:
6-27 from: -http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?q=Y&a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702&p=2 - LHP Cody Kukuk, Free State HS, Kansas, 6'3 plus and around 190 or so, lefty with some pop down in zone and sink when down, up to 90, doesn't fight himself much and definite upside left, breaking ball spun, some sharpness at times, was a bit tentative but settled down after a few pitches under his belt. Didn't look good as a hitter, guessing many times, but in BP has some pop. Verbal to Kansas.
7-15-10 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com – top ten high scholl LHPs: - 10. Cody Kukuk- Free State HS
8-31-10 from: - http://www.prospectwire.com/pw/article.php?id=142 - Cody Kukuk - LHP, 6'4" 198, Lawrence Free State HS (KS) - Kukuk is a classic left-handed pitching prospect. He has the body type, the arm action, the delivery and the stuff to project him well beyond where he is now. As for where he is now, Kukuk was 87-91 mph and he fearlessly and effectively went inside with the fastball. His 73-78 mph curveball is a big, deep breaking ball with at times late action. The harder curveballs are almost slider-like, with more down angle. Kukuk did a nice job of keeping the breaking ball down.
36. Dillon Peters - LHP OF Cathedral Fishers IN
7-13-10: - MaxPreps Junior All-American Baseball Team - Dillon Peters, Indianapolis Cathedral (Indianapolis, Ind.), Pitcher - The Player of the Year on the Indy Star Super Team, Peters was 12-1 with a 0.63 ERA and 154 strikeouts in 89.1 innings pitched for Cathedral. Peters has committed to play at the University of Texas.
7-15-10 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com – top ten high scholl LHPs: - 9. Dillon Peters- Cathedral HS
37. Cody Glenn:
7-15-10 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com – top ten high scholl LHPs: - 7. Cody Glenn- Westbury Christian HS
8-12-10: - http://www.prospectwire.com/pw/article.php?id=117 - Rangers left-hander Cody Glenn (6'3" 178) from Westbury Christian HS-Houston (TX) was also impressive. He has a loose quick arm and fluid motion, which combined with his body type, screams "projectable lefty!" As for his present day stuff, well, its pretty good, with a 87-90 mph fastball, feel of a do-drop-in curveball, and a plus change-up that he not only throws with feel but also knows when to use.
38. Michael Howard:
8-11-10 from: - http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/draft/?p=2704 - Michael Howard, lhp, Prescott (Ariz.) HS - Howard is not an imposing physical specimen like fellow lefty Henry Owens, but his arm action is loose and his 6-foot-1, 165-pound frame does contain some projection. Energetic and aggressive, Howard challenges hitters with a 90-91 mph fastball that can touch close to 93. He adds a low to mid 70s curve which has the potential of becoming a plus major league breaking ball.
8-12-10: - http://www.prospectwire.com/pw/article.php?id=117 - Michael Howard (6'1" 165) from Prescott HS-Prescott (AZ) was notable because he has a quick loose arm and touched 91, which for a young lefty is pretty noticeable. He needs a better curveball but does have feel of a change-up.
39. Taylor Layner:
8-12-10 from: - http://www.prospectwire.com/pw/article.php?id=118 - Throughout his entire high school career, LHP/OF Taylor Layner, a 2011 Grad, has done one simple thing: Dominate his competition. If you were to simply read about his accomplishments, you would see that he has won over 30 games in his HS career on the mound, while only losing 4. You would hear about his FB which has touched high 80's before. You would see that he hits at a near .400 clip. You could read about how he is a gifted fielder that manages to track down many balls that normally would fall for doubles or triples. You'd read about the pop he displays during his games or the quickness for which he can go 1st to third. You would also ask yourself, "if this player is so good, how come I have never heard of him?" And the funny thing is, most of the state of Florida outside Pinellas County, has not either.
40. Jason Wheeler:
7-21 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?q=Y&a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702&p=4 - LHP, Jason Wheeler, Loyola-Marymount, tall (6'6 listed, and 250'ish) lefty with some arm side run, plus movement, control is ave, touched adv ave velocity on occ 89-94 range, effectiveness is his control and changing arm slots, needs to stay on top and drive more to the plate to get maximum lower body into his delivery to take stress off the elbow/shoulder. Could move up next spring into top 3 rounds, right now an 8-12 round type on paper with solid upside. Pitched vs Rochester 1-0 game. Was not in the All-Star tilt.
41. Josh Poytress:
7-26 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?q=Y&a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702&p=4 - Here are some names of draft eligibles for 2011 who have not been mentioned much and are definitely on the radar for 2011 MLB scouting depts. - LHP - Josh Poytress, Fresno St, 6'1 185, another out of the pen arm who touches low 90's, repeating delivery is key for his future.
42. Tyler Wells
7-26 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?q=Y&a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702&p=4 - Here are some names of draft eligibles for 2011 who have not been mentioned much and are definitely on the radar for 2011 MLB scouting depts. - LHP - Tyler Wells, Maxwell HS, Cal, 6'2 190, one of top QB's in Cal HS ranks as well, will bump low 90's, competes, will have to make choice of sports, many think football for now, but we'll see.
43. Shawn Morimando:
7-29-10 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=8531042802 - LHP, Shawn Morimando, Ocean Lakes HS, Virginia, near Va Beach area, 5'11 170, smoooth lefty with mid to upper 80's live fb, good movemen away from RHH and sharp cb from 1/6 window, got hitters out front or looking, also threw a few solid straight changes with depth/sink, deception. Not very tall but was getting good leverage on a very warm and humid day. Early commit to ECU. One of top Va HS pitchers for 2011.
44. Gunnar Thompson:
6-13 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702 - LHP, Gunnar Thompson, Cayuyga HS, Texas 5'10 barely 170, L/L, competitor with solid breaking ball and control, upper 80's mostly, enough there to improve another 3-4 easily come 2011 and summer circuit.
45. Andrew Hedrick:
4-6-10 from: - http://www.pgcrosschecker.com/articles/DisplayArticle.aspx?article=2248 - The most impressive performer for me the first two games was LHP Andrew Hedrick, a 2011 southpaw from Ankeny High School in the Des Moines area. I saw Hedrick pitch at the Pitcher/Catcher Indoor Showcase and he was impressive then, getting a PG 9 grade. He was better outdoors, especially in keeping his delivery directional to the plate. Hedrick pitched under control and pounded the strike zone with an 84-87 mph fastball that seemed to jump on hitters, a hard-spinning mid 70’s curveball and a nice changeup. He struck out 8 hitters in 3 innings of work. One of the best things about the 6-0, 165 lb Hedrick is that there’s little question he’s going to get better over the next couple of years. He is very young in the face and hasn’t started to physically mature much yet. He shows his athleticism in the way he repeats his delivery and moves around the field, and it was instructive to find out that both his parents were college athletes (dad in baseball, mom in basketball), so he has athleticism in his background as well.
46. Jace Fry:
8-14-10 from: - http://www.prospectwire.com/pw/article.php?id=126 - Another lefty, Jace Fry, was as good as he was the other night, when I thought he was outstanding. His loose quick arm and cross body delivery really work for him and create all kinds of problems for hitters. He was 87-89 mph today and has a sharp and tight 68-75 mph curveball that he can change speeds and shape with. Fry is aggressive, has deception, stuff, and feel. Good combo.
47. Robert Galligan:
9-3-10 from: - http://www.prospectwire.com/pw/article.php?id=144 - 63. Robert Galligan - LHP, 6'4" 205, St. Dominic HS (NY) - Big strong lefty that will draw attention with his 87-88 mph fastball but most impressively was his 76-77 mph downer curveball, also has a straight change-up
48. Andrew Leenhouts:
6-13 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702 - LHP, Andrew Leenhouts, Northeastern U, 6'3 195, smooth lefty with good delivery and feel on bump, touches 92 with sink and slide piece that can be solid out pitch.
49. Amir Garrett:
6-23-10 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702 - Day 1 at TOS: - LHP Amir Garrett for RBI shows a nice lanky frame, listed at 6'5, he's more 6'3 for me with good downhill tilt and velocity was up to 88, slows the arm down on the breaking ball, definitely need to follow him next 3-4 years at the least.
50. Kenny Mathews:
6-27: - With the conclusion of the Tournament of Stars in Cary, N.C., USA Baseball has now announced the trials rosters for the 18U national teams. - Kenny Mathews LHP L/L 6-3 195 Diamond Bar (Calif.) HS 2011
11-5-10: - http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=5095 – WWBA stars - LHP Kevin Matthews (Midland Redskins): The 5-10 Matthews dominated hitters at WWBA events in the past when he was throwing 86-88 mph. Now he’s throwing 90-92 with an 83 mph slider with depth. Remember, height/size is far less a factor with pro scouts for a southpaw than it is a right hander.
51. Tyler Peitzmeier:
7-5 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?q=Y&a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702&p=3 - LHP, Tyler Peitzmeier, 6'0 1/2 170, L/L, 84-90 range, topped 90 early in game and flashed another 91 in the 7th inning last week. Plays for Douglas HS combination of schools in Class B district. Considering several big time programs for school, including Nebraska, UCLA and LSU. Only 2 scouts at this game, including a former big leaguer! High 3/4 arm slot, fb tails away naturally vs RHH, sinks when down, will cut fb on occ, cb has 1/7 break some 1/6 breaks, also teased a couple changes, maintained velocity in stretch but had to do that only 3 separate times. 7 IP and 16 k's, most were swinging k's… he will be playing his senior year at Platte Valley HS. He's also a QB on the football team
52. Michael Roth:
7-5 from: - http://collegebaseball360.com/2010/07/05/cb360s-tribute-to-the-2010-cws-primetime-performers - LHP ROTH rose to the occasion during four appearances at the 2010 College World Series, where he compiled a 1.10 ERA and answered the call with strong outings in his first two starts of the season (he also made only two starts as a freshman, in 2009). His most impressive appearance came in his first start, as the 6-1, 210-pound lefthander went the distance in 3-hit fashion to defeat in-state rival Clemson (5-1) – in what was SC’s third of four straight wins when facing elimination. Over the course of his 16.1 innings at the CWS, Roth limited the opposition to a .167 combined batting avg. (9 H) and had three times as many strikeouts (9) as walks (3, also 3 hit batters and 20 groundouts).
53. Scott Hoffman:
7-13-10: - MaxPreps Junior All-American Baseball Team – LHP Scott Hoffman, Desert Ridge (Mesa, Ariz.), Pitcher - The state player of the year by both the Arizona Republic and the East Valley Tribune, Hoffman batted .457 with 10 home runs and 40 RBI and was 13-0 with a 2.01 ERA and 76 strikeouts for the state champs.
54. Andrew Chin:
7-15-10 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com – top ten high school LHPs: - 8. Andrew Chin- Buckingham, Browne and Nichols
55. Patrick Kulick:
10-4-10 from: - http://www.prospectwire.com/pw/article.php?id=151 - I still think Patrick Kulick is a hitter first, he showed one of the event’s best lefthanded swings. Still uncommitted as a Stoneman Douglas senior, the 6’2”, 210 lb Kulick had an easy arm-action that threw in the mid-80s with tailing movement. Being that it’s October, it isn’t hard for me to imagine him throwing harder and a more varied arsenal when he’s conditioned and perhaps more experienced as a pitcher. Being lefthanded is certainly an asset.
56. Dietrich Enns:
10-15-10 from: - http://www.thecollegebaseballblog.com/2010/10/15/dietrich-enns-central-michigan-top-100-countdown - LHP Central Michigan pitcher Dietrich Enns. He is from Frankfort Illinois and attended Lincoln Way East High School. He had an outstanding junior season going 7-3 with an ERA of 1.30 as he earned all-conference and all-area honors. He was even better as a sophomore with a 12-0 record with a 1.10 ERA. He made an immediate impact for Central Michigan in 2010 as he appeared in 20 games (two starts) with a perfect 7-0 record while having an ERA of 2.12. He was even better in MAC play going 4-0 while posting a 1.23 ERA. He ended up pitching a total of 59.1 innings while striking out 64 batters and walking 27 batters. He held opponents to a .168 batting average against. He won multiple awards including being named MAC Freshman of the Year and tabbed first-team All-MAC. Louisville Slugger also named him a Freshman All-American
57. Chase Sparkman:
10-18-10 from: - http://www.prospectwire.com/pw/article.php?id=165 - Bullets starter Chase Sparkman (2011, Brandon) was the tough luck loser (although not officially charged with the loss), tossing 7 innings of shutout baseball against the Juice. The lefty sat 79-82mph with good command and change of speeds. When the game entered extra innings tied at 0-0, RHP Chris Williams (2012, Steinbrenner) would eventually relieve Sparkman. Williams sat 82-85mph but would eventually walk in the winning run with bases loaded and 2 outs and Richie Martin at the plate to give Chet Lemon's Juice the title. It was a tough way to end the tournament for the Bullets, and Williams is a collegiate prospect who will definitely bounce back from a bad day.
58. Tyler Pike:
10-26-10 from: - http://www.diamondscapescouting.com/blog.html - Lefthander Tyler Pike (Winter Haven HS, Winter Haven, Fla.), a 2012 graduate, relieved Fernandez. Pike, who looks a little bigger than his listed measurements (6-foot-1, 165 pounds), worked at 86-89 mph with a fastball that features cut and run while spinning a 68-69 curveball. His handedness and feel for pitching make him a moderate-to-high follow for the 2012 draft.
59. Max Knowles:
10-28-10 from: - http://www.collegesummerbaseball.net/2010/10/top-performers-from-2010-max-knowles.html - My next Top Performer from the 2010 summer season is Max Knowles of the Alexandria Aces by way of North Carolina Wesleyan. Max is a 5-10/195 pound LHP from Clinton, NC. He went 4-4, and had a 3.69 era in 53.1 innings pitched for NC Wesleyan last season. Max was arguably the best pitcher in the Cal Ripken Collegiate League this summer. The league agrees with me, since they named Max as the Most Outstanding Pitcher in the CRCBL. He won a league-high 6 games and had an ERA of 1.23 in a league-high 65.2 innings pitched. He made 9 starts, completed a league-high 4 games and was tops in the league with 2 shutouts pitched. He had a great bb/k ratio of 14/60 and he held opponents to a .220 batting average. Max was incredibly consistent for the Aces this summer. He pitched at least 7-innings is 8 of his 9 starts, and only twice did he fail to strikeout less than 5 batters. You can view his game by game stats below.
60. Carlos Rodon:
LHP - Holly Springs HS, Holly Springs, N.C. - Rodon, whose fastball regularly sits in the 88-91 mph range, raised his stock at the East Coast Pro Showcase in Lakeland, Fla. in early August when he touched 93 mph. At the Futures Game, he sat 90-92 with a 73-75 slurve that has promise as an average pitch once he firms it up. The 6-foot-2, 190-pound lefthander has room to add strength, and he is able to work quickly while throwing strikes from his low-to-mid-three-quarters arm slot. He is committed to North Carolina State.
61. Corey Stump:
10-27-10 from: - http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/draft/?p=3012 - Lefthander Corey Stump from Lakeland (Fla.) Christian High was 86-89, touching 90 with a 74 mph curveball and room for projection on his thin, 6-foot-5, 195-pound frame.
62. Stephen Tarpley:
10-27-10 from: - http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/draft/?p=3012 - Royals Scout Team lefthander Stephen Tarpley from Gilbert (Ariz.) High was 88-91 with his fastball and mixed in a 74-76 mph curveball that needs more consistency. He has an athletic frame at 6 feet and 170 pounds and also flashed a changeup around 81 mph.
63. Corey Stump:
11-5-10: - http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=5095 – WWBA stars - LHP Corey Stump (Chet Lemon’s Juice): I’ve seen Stump pitch frequently over the last year and am very impressed by how he has consistently improved, moving from pitching at 86 with a somewhat awkward delivery to touching 91 with some power to his curveball. Stump is a very good athlete for someone 6-6, 190 lbs and his hitting ability had a definite impact on getting the Juice to the championship game. Another part of Stump’s story is the strong resemblance in his present package and background to White Sox rookie (and 2010 1st round pick) Chris Sale.
64. Travis Evans:
11-5-10: - http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=5095 – WWBA stars - LHP Travis Evans (St. Louis Pirates): The 6-1 Evans pitched in the 79-82 mph range at the 2009 16U WWBA National Championships, then missed a big chunk of time earlier this year with elbow tendonitis. The Texas native was pitching “out of area” for the St. Louis Pirates in Jupiter but that didn’t seem to matter, as Evans touched 91 mph with very good running life and solid spin on a 73 mph curveball.
65. Peter Hendel:
11-5-10: - http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=5095 – WWBA stars - LHP/OF Peter Hendel (Dirtbags): There are a ton of pitching prospects from North Carolina in the 2011 class but one North Carolina-based scout admitted to me that he had never heard of Hendel, who actually is/was a primary outfielder. As Hendel was topping out at 82 mph this summer at the WWBA 17U National Championships, that’s understandable. During the playoffs he was 84-87 with 3 solid secondary pitches while shutting out the Orlando Scorpions and striking out 13 hitters.
66. Kyle Twomey:
11-5-10: - http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=5095 – WWBA stars - LHP Kyle Twomey (ABD Bulldogs): The 6-3, 160 lbTwomey doesn’t throw 90 yet but he’s been virtually untouchable at high level events all fall, including 2 appearances in Jupiter. He is very advanced for location and movement and hitters just don’t seem to see his pitches. When he adds strength, the velocity will move from 86-89 up to the low 90’s.
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How can you leave out IU's Blake Monar? 88-92 with very good off-speed stuff.
ReplyDeleteI didn't leave him off.
ReplyDeleteThis is a compilation of mock drafts and where THEY ranked the players