2-21-11: - http://bullpenbanter.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=387:college-baseball-weekend1&catid=18:articles&Itemid=11 - Player: Austin Wilson College: Stanford University Position: Right Field Bats/Throws: R/R Very tall, imposing presence at the plate Impressive bat speed More advanced pitch recognition than I anticipated, but has a tendency to chase balls low in the zone Likes the ball low and inside. Lined multiple pitches into LF for singles and launched another over the LF wall on a seemingly effortless swing Quick hands; barreled inside sinker from Kubitza into center field Covers a lot of ground in right field. Made a diving catch in the third game and showed a lot of arm strength.
6-29-11: - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2011/6/29/2250695/the-all-reese-team#storyjump - RF: Austin Wilson, Freshman from Stanford University - He did not have a huge season, but it seems like it will only be a matter of time until he does. At the plate, he is an absolute monster, perhaps the most intimidating presence that I saw. He has an ample amount of power and I saw him hit quite a few rocket line drives. Wilson did show a tendency to chase pitches low out of the zone, and it lead to him racking up strikeouts, but the pitch recognition wasn't terrible. Most of the Stanford games I saw were early in the year, and I was impressed by the progress he made in that area by the time post season began. Austin Wilson covers plenty of ground in right field and is an owner of a cannon for an arm. Honorable Mention: Mike Yastrzemski, Sophomore from Vanderbilt University
2) Tony Kemp
4-4-11: - http://bullpenbanter.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=405:college-baseball-weekend-07-observations&catid=18:articles&Itemid=11 - Player: Tony Kemp College: Vanderbilt University Position: Left Fielder Bats/Throws: L/R Height/Weight: 5'6" / 160 lbs. Short; slight stature; thin waist; athletic Very quiet at the plate; quick bat; uses lower body well and generates surprising bat speed given his size Ball carries well off of his bat; warning track power to all fields Does a good job putting barrel of the bat on the ball Very patient at the plate, usually took the first 3 or 4 pitches in each at bat Very fast, easily reached third base on a ball hit into right-center gap Utilizes the whole field well
5-2-11: - http://bullpenbanter.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=413:college-baseball-weekend-11-observations&catid=18:articles&Itemid=11 –
Short, slender build; very athletic; Dee Gordon type of body
Quick bat and knack for barreling ball
Very fast runner that puts pressure on defense with any ball hit to the left side of the field
Pulled a 3.91 home to first on an infield single to short stop
Comment: Tony Kemp's lack of size is going to be an issue for him in pro ball, but it's hard to not like the guy. He generates surprisingly good pop and makes a lot of line drive contact. He's fast and covers plenty of ground in the outfield. Tennessee's freshman center fielder Andrew Toles is also a great runner, I pulled a 3.84 home to first for him on an infield single to the short stop.
6-12-11: - http://baseballdraftreport.com/ FR OF Tony Kemp (2013)
.328/.431/.406 – 33 BB/29 K – 16/20 SB – 229 AB - If any less heralded player is going to steal the spotlight this weekend in Omaha, it’ll be Kemp. The diminutive freshman is a huge fan favorite due to his plus-plus speed, ridiculous range in center field, and keen awareness of the strike zone. I’m really looking forward to seeing how he progresses over the next two seasons, especially at the plate. I mentioned to a guy int he know that Kemp reminded me a bit of Ronnie Richardson, but was told the better comp was Mike Bourn.
6-29-11: - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2011/6/29/2250695/the-all-reese-team#storyjump - LF: Tony Kemp, Freshman from Vanderbilt University - Tony Kemp also made Ben Badler's team, and it really is hard not to like him. Kemp is the best lead off hitters that I saw all year, he has a very patient approach and uses his quick bat to spray line drives. He's another guy that just seems to have a knack for barreling balls. He also has a surprising amount of pop in his bat for his size and is a plus-plus runner. He has seen time in left field and center this year; no matter where he's stationed, Kemp shows fantastic range. Honorable Mention: Tyler Gaffney, Sophomore from Stanford University
7-7-11: - http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=5988 OF Tony Kemp School: Vanderbilt Ht.: 5-6, Wt.: 160 Hometown.: Nashville, Tenn High school: Centennial What an electric player Kemp was for the Commodores this season. He batted .329 with eight doubles, seven triples and 34 RBIs. He also slugged .417 and had a .434 OBP. Additionally, Kemp walked 37 times and struck out on just 32 occasions, while also going 17-for-22 in stolen bases. Kemp also was a sensational defensive outfielder for the ‘Dores.
3) Andrew Toles
4-4-11: - http://bullpenbanter.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=405:college-baseball-weekend-07-observations&catid=18:articles&Itemid=11 - Player: Andrew Toles College: University of Tennessee Position: Center Fielder Bats/Throws: L/R Height/Weight: 5'10" / 185 lbs. Average height, thin with a slight frame; very athletic Frame is not conducive to much muscle acquisition Very fluid swing; load his body pre-swing; not much present strength Speed translates on field well
5-2-11: - http://bullpenbanter.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=413:college-baseball-weekend-11-observations&catid=18:articles&Itemid=11 –
Very athletic with some noticeable upper body development
Keeps his hands close to his body; nice direct path to the ball, but tendency to lose balance a bit to first base side; swing not conducive to power
Ranged far into left field territory, calling off left fielder, to catch ball
Very fast: see comment #3 from Tony Kemp's profile as it can be copied here verbatim
Pulled a 3.84 home to first on an infield single to the SS and a 3.91 on a ground out to SS later in the game
Comment: Tennessee's answer to Vanderbilt's Tony Kemp. His size will almost assuredly make him the better pro prospect, but he does not have Kemp's patience at the plate nor his present contact ability. They should both be very fun to watch as they mature.
4) Daniel Aldrich
6-15-11: - http://collegebaseball360.com/2011/06/15/ncbwa-college-baseball-all-american-teams - NCBWA Division I All-America Team SECOND TEAM OF Daniel Aldrich, College of Charleston, Fr. .347 59 222 43 77 17-2-22 73 18 59 1/1
7-7-11: - http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=5988 OF Daniel Aldrich School: College of Charleston Ht.: 6-1, Wt.: 210 Hometown.: Mt. Pleasant, S.C. High school: Wando The Cougars have a strong history of putting out elite hitters and Aldrich carries on that tradition. The freshman hit a team-best .347 with 17 doubles, two triples, 22 home runs and 73 RBIs. He also slugged .739 and had a .399 OBP. Aldrich led the Cougars with 164 total bases and solidified himself as one of the nation’s elite power hitters.
5) Jordan Austin
7-1-11: - http://www.prospectwire.com/pw/article.php?id=268 - Jordon Austin, OF, 2013 - Florida Hardballers (North FL Team) - Austin is an interesting player to watch for the 2013 MLB Draft despite his smaller frame. The 2-sport athlete still hasn't come close to maximizing his potential as football still remains a priority for the athletic OF from Ocala, FL. Austin terrorized pitchers during the 2010 Florida State Finals showing a short, quick bat that stays in the hitting zone for a long time and sprays balls to all fields. Austin made a strong push for MVP in this event, but the Hardballers had a fairly early exit in the playoff round. He also shows an above avrage college arm and is a sub 7.0 runner. Austin is an easy D1 talent, and unlike most other 2-sport athletes, doesn't show anywhere near as much rawness as you would expect.
6) Rante’ Baker:
6-30-11: - http://www.prospectwire.com/pw/article.php?id=268 - Rante' Baker, OF, 2013, Immokalee, FL - N/A - (South FL Team) - The 5'9/160 pound athlete was the lone bright spot at an Immokalee HS team in transition. As a sophomore the speedy Baker hit 3-hole and hit .345. More of a leadoff/9 hole type of guy, Baker shows a knack for getting the ball in play and using his speed to make things happen. The 2-way star also plays wide receiver on the football team, where he has been clocked in the 4.5 range in the 40. With the game of baseball transitioning away from the steroid era, and BBCOR bats limiting homeruns in college, speedy guys like Baker will play a bigger role in years to come.
7) Erik Dowse:
6-30-11: - http://www.prospectwire.com/pw/article.php?id=268 - Erik Dowse, OF, 2013, Valrico, FL - Ostingers Baseball (Central FL Team) - Dowse is a fast twitch athlete with some pretty good tools across the board. Off the mound, he's been up to 86mph, he's a 7.0/7.1 type runner, and he has offensive juice. All pretty impressive for a rising junior who still has 2 years to refine and improve upon that skillset. At 5'11/170, Dowse will likely not be a huge guy, but he has strength and athleticism that easily allows him to play a corner OF spot at the D1 level - likely RF with his arm strength.
8) Michael Lorenzon:
7-9-11: - http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=6002 - Michael Lorenzen, OF, Cal State Fullerton - Lorenzen is the second member of this year's Collegiate National Team that had played in the 2009 Aflac All-American Classic, and he also participated in the National Showcase the same summer. His exciting five-tool potential continues to be on display, as he was named to numerous freshman all-american teams, as well as earning Big West Freshman of the Year honors, after leading the Titans in hitting with a .342 batting average.
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