7-16-11: - http://www.draftsite.com/article/Quick-MLB-Draft-Hits/90 - South Carolina outfielder Jackie Bradley is considering heading back to school for his senior season. Bradley was drafted by the Boston Red Sox 40th overall in the 2011 MLB Draft after a sub-par junior campaign. Heading into the 2011 season Bradley was ranked at or near the top of most publications for college position players. He could run, hit, defend, and even had serviceable power for an up-the-middle skill player. However, this year the train came off the tracks and he only hit around .240. With the implementation of a new bat throughout college baseball, that allowed scouts to get a better feel for his hitting at the next level, thus causing his stock to fall.
Justin Jones:
6-20-11: - http://bleacherreport.com/articles/740905-omaha-eye-openers-2012-mlb-draft-prospects-at-the-2011-college-world-series#/articles/740905-omaha-eye-openers-2012-mlb-draft-prospects-at-the-2011-college-world-series/page/6 - After Renda, the next top guy is floppy-haired LHP Justin Jones. Jones will be searching for his 10th victory of the season in the CWS, and if he gets it, he would have posted back-to-back 10-win campaigns. As a freshman, Jones made an immediate impact, going 10-6 with a 4.22 ERA in 18 games (15 starts). He tossed two complete games and joined Renda on the Freshman All-American Team. This season, Jones stepped up his game, posting a 2.93 ERA, tossing three complete-games, and finishing first on the team with 119.2 innings. He also led the Bears with four pickoffs.
Kevin Gausman:
7-9-11: - http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=6002 - Kevin Gausman, RHP, LSU - One of the most projectable pitchers available in the 2010 draft class, Gausman went unsigned as the Dodgers' sixth-round pick honoring his commitment to LSU. With a relatively unexperienced Tigers staff, he was asked to step in immediately during his freshman year to contribute as a weekend starter, and performed admirably. He has flirted with triple digits since topping out at 94 at both the 2009 National Showcase and the Aflac All-American Classic the same summer, and continues to have one of the highest upsides of any player eligible for next year's draft as a draft-eligible sophomore.
Hoby Milner:
7-15-11: - http://mlbdraftguide.com/1/2011/07/13/hoby-milner-2012-draft-profile - Hoby Milner is a thin lefty who, at 6’2/160, still has plenty of projection. His father Brian player in the Blue Jays organization for 5 years. Milner’s fastball comes in from 89-91, with reports as high as 93. His curve is a good offering and comes in at 78-80. His change is also a quality pitch. Milner has a 3/4 arm slot and a high leg kick.
Mike Yastrzemski:
6-20-11: - http://bleacherreport.com/articles/740905-omaha-eye-openers-2012-mlb-draft-prospects-at-the-2011-college-world-series#/articles/740905-omaha-eye-openers-2012-mlb-draft-prospects-at-the-2011-college-world-series/page/5 - Speedy OF Mike Yastrzemski will likely be a day-one pick and should be a major catalyst for Vandy next year. He had a breakout season this year, hitting an even .300 with 42 RBI and 22 steals. He also showed an incredible eye at the plate, notching seven more walks (43) than strikeouts (36). He should easily eclipse all of those numbers next year as he continues to grow and mature. And yes, he is related to Carl Yastrzemski. Mike is his nephew.
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