11/16/10

The Mack Draft Report - Extreme Baseball, Thanksgiving Break Camp, Brad Miller, Kevin Mathews, Kyle Winkler, Top 10 JUCO Prospects, Alex Newman

The Mack Draft Report



Nov. 17, 2010


Extreme baseball - http://www.tossitaround.com/index.php?option=com_community&view=events&task=viewevent&eventid=4&Itemid=157  - Arizona High School baseball Showcase/Tournament - Location:Camelback Ranch - Glendale, Arizona -Time: FROM: Saturday, January 15, 2011, 8:00 am - UNTIL: Monday, January 17, 2011, 11:00 pm - (UTC -04:00) Atlantic Time (Canada), Caracas, La Paz - Seats available: Unlimited seats - Event Creator: Roger Kalinowski


Thanksgiving Break Camp - http://www.tossitaround.com/index.php?option=com_community&view=events&task=viewevent&eventid=3&Itemid=157  - Location:All Pro Sports Academy - 990 Station Rd. Bellport, NY 11713 - Time:FROM: Friday, November 26, 2010, 11:00 am - UNTIL: Sunday, November 28, 2010, 1:00 pm - (UTC -04:00) Atlantic Time (Canada), Caracas, La Paz - Seats available: Unlimited seats - Event Creator: Roger Kalinowski


Brad Miller: - 11-8-10 from: - http://diamondscapescouting.com/rankings_usacnttop15_09082010.html  - inf Clemson (Jr.) Miller made nice strides this spring, hitting for average and some power while showing a keen understanding of the strikezone (walking in just under 17% of his plate appearances while striking out in just 14% of the same). While his power began to develop with metal during the spring season, his strength and bat speed are still lacking with wood. His swing is solid, showing lift and carry when he centers the ball, and the chance for average power as he continues to physically mature. Defensively, Miller is capable of holding down all four infield positions at the college level but probably profiles best to second base as a pro, provided his footwork continues to improve. He could profile as an offensive-minded second baseman with average pop and and an average to tick above-average glove. If by chance he cannot hold down second, he also has the athleticism to shift to the outfield if needed.


Kevin Mathews: - 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.


Kyle Winkler: - 11-8-10 from: - http://diamondscapescouting.com/rankings_usacnttop15_09082010.html  - rhp Texas Christian (Jr.) Despite a plus fastball with heavy action, an emerging plus slider and an improving change-up, Winkler is likely to draw differing opinions from evaluators for a variety of reasons. The most obvious is his sub-6-foot frame and softish build, which alone has led some evaluators to tag him as a future reliever. Scouts who saw Winkler in the spring likely saw a fringy breaking ball, while the pitch took a nice step forward as the TCU righty progressed into the summer. Through trials his slider was a mid-80s offering that climbed as high as 88 mph and flashed bite and tilt (approaching "downer" action on a couple of occasions as he worked it from different slots). His change-up is deceptive at times and flat at others, though it can be a true weapon as a disappearing offering in the 80-82 mph range. Though he worked exclusively in the pen this summer, Winkler is a starter at the collegiate level and should bump-up to Saturday responsibilities in 2011 after serving primarily as the Sunday starter in 2010 behind Maxwell and Purke. If he can tighten his physique some and improve the consistency of his secondaries, he could drastically improve his stock for the draft. As it stands, he profiles as a potential Top 100 overall talent.


Top 10 JUCO Prospects: 11-15-10 from: - http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=5111 – top 100 JUCO players in 2011 draft -


1 Ian Gardeck RHP So. R-R 6-2 200 Angelina (Texas) Lake in the Hills IL Never drafted Alabama 11/21/1990

2 Derrick Bleeker RHP/OF So. R-R 6-5 200 Howard (Texas) Longmont CO Never drafted

3 Damien Magnifico RHP Fr. B-R 6-1 190 Howard (Texas) Mesquite. Texas TX Mets '09 (5) Oklahoma 5/24/1991

4 Drew Verhagen RHP So. R-R 6-6 215 Navarro (Texas) Rockwell TX Never drafted Vanderbilt 10/22/1990

5 Miguel Pena LHP So. L-L 6-2 165 San Jacinto (Texas) La Joya TX Padres '10 (13) 10/24/1990

6 Cody Stubbs OF/1B So. L-R 6-4 225 Walters State (Tenn.) Waynesville NC Never drafted 1/14/1991

7 Cory Spangenberg 2B/SS So. L-R 6-1 190 Indrian River State (Fla.) Clarks Summit PA Never drafted Miami (Fla.)

8 Jesus Valdez RHP Fr. R-R 6-3 180 Oxnard (Calif.) Port Hueneme CA Angels '10 (5) 3/27/1992

9 Geno Escalante C So. R-R 5-11 200 Chipola (Fla.) Fairfield CA Brewers '09 (28) East Carolina 6/25/1991

10 Jeff Ames RHP So. R-R 6-5 210 Lower Columbia (Wash.) Vancouver WA Rockies '10 (30) 1/31/1991


Update: - Alex Newman - he hit .428 during the 2011 Senior Fall Classic in Peoria, AZ. He appears to have added 10 lbs of upper body muscle since the spring CIF championship series without any impact on his above average speed in CF or base stealing. Has a high waist, lean athletic build that holds nice potential to continue to develop as he matures. While he's more of a line drive, gap to gap hitter who can work deep into 2 strike counts, Alex has exhibited 350 - 400' flyball power to LF & RF when the situation warrants it. - http://openid.aol.com/optimizerxtmp

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