Richie Shaffer — 6’-4”, 3B/1B, Clemson - Shaffer is a big-time power hitter who won the home run derby at the Cap Cod League this year by hitting six home runs in a one round contest — two of them landing on Lansdowne street. Over 36 games in the league, he hit .263 with six home runs, 11 doubles and 22 RBI. His lack of range at third will most likely keep him at first, but his strong arm could play as a corner outfielder. His long swing leads to a lot of strikeouts but his power potential will make him a high draft pick come June. http://www.throughthefencebaseball.com/top-50-draft-prospects-for-2012-50-thru-26/15621/
Andrew Heaney / LHP / Oklahoma State – Heaney hasn’t been as good as advertised when he was one of the top prep pitchers in 2009, but he’s still a pitcher that bares paying attention to this coming spring. His arm action is easy and fluid, sitting in the low 90′s with some arm-side run. The breaking ball has a chance to become an out pitch — when he stays on top of it — with an above-average change-up. He hasn’t shown the ability to miss bats at the collegiate level, yet, but like Hansen, Heaney is a name that isn’t getting enough attention at this point. http://mlbdraftinsider.com/2011/12/top-twelve-college-pitchers/
Walker Weickel is a tall and athletic right-hander who might not have the best pure stuff among the prep class in 2012, but his combination of stuff and pitchability should put him high on many Draft boards. The Florida high schooler has a fastball that tops out at 94 mph and sits in the 90-91 mph range on most days. It has above-average cut and sink. He throws his 12-to-6 curve for strikes to both sides of the plate. He's got a better changeup than many pitchers at his stage of development, with good deception. Weickel's curve currently lacks the velocity it will need at the next level and his delivery will appear stiff at times, but the strengths easily outweigh the weaknesses. It's for that reason he has the chance to be the second Florida prep pitcher to go off the board, following Lance McCullers. http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/prospects/watch/y2012/
Player: Jordan Ebert Position: 2B/OF School: Baldwin County (AL) Date of Birth: 7/7/1993 Height/Weight: 6’1/180 Bats/Throws: R/R Class Of: 2012 Committed To: Auburn Scouting Report: Jordan Ebert is one of the top high school players in Alabama. Ebert is a line drive hitter who makes consistent contact. He has above average bat speed and there is some pop in his bat. 60 times for Ebert range from 6.78 to 6.85. He is a good baserunner and is aggressive on the basepaths. Ebert’s bat rates ahead of his glove, but he profiles well to second base. He moves well in the field and has a good arm. http://mlbdraftguide.com
Adrian Marin, SS, Gulliver Prep (Pinecrest, Fla.) - Marin is a plus runner with some quick-twitch actions that suggest he's got more pop in his bat than his 170-pound frame would otherwise suggest. He’s drawn comparisons to former first-round pick and Florida product Nick Franklin along the way. Marin has a good shot to stick at shortstop and if a club believes he will mature physically and hit enough, he could be a top 50 pick. If he doesn’t like his draft position, he's got a full ride to Miami waiting for him. http://espn.go.com/blog/high-school/baseball/post/_/id/940/mccullers-jr-is-top-florida-diamond-star
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