Tommy Coyle, Hoby Milner, Jayce Boyd, Kevin Gausman, Lucas Giolito

Tommy Coyle:


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/8  - The same can be said of their 2012 draft crop, which will be led by 2B/SS Tommy Coyle. Coyle is the older brother of Sean Coyle, who was drafted by the Red Sox in the third round of the 2010 draft, and while he is arguably one of UNC’s top position players, he isn’t likely to break into that three-rounds territory. Coyle had a stellar sophomore campaign, hitting .318, second on the team, with 36 RBI, a 38:22 BB:K ratio and 18 steals. He led the Tar Heels with 83 base hits. On defense, he was solid, posting a .963 fielding percentage while splitting time at second base and shortstop.

Hoby Milner:


7-9-11: - http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=6002  - Hoby Milner, LHP, Texas - Built with a tall and lanky yet wiry strong frame, Milner was turned to pitch out of the bullpen in both games played in Omaha. He served as a stalwart out of the Longhorns' bullpen during his freshman year in 2010, and assumed a more crucial swing role last spring. Milner, who throws in the upper-80s with a big breaking curveball, may be looked upon as a weekend starter next year for a Texas team looking to redeem themselves after a quick exit from the College World Series this year.


Jayce Boyd:


7-19-11: - http://baseballdraftreport.com/  - Jayce Boyd  - 2012  - ranked 25th
Florida State University - FR – .326/.394/.507 – 27 BB/38 K – 227 AB… SO – .335/.415/.515 – 34 BB/32 K – 233 AB - •“plus raw power, maybe a touch less” •“potential award winner with glove at first base” •“such a naturally gifted hitter that he could probably do it with his eyes closed”


Kevin Gausman:


7-21-11: - http://www.draftsite.com/article/College-Names-To-Know/92  - Strengths - Gausman is long limbed and lean, and, like Appel and Wacha, has plenty of room left to grow into his frame. Really closes his hips, which gives him good torque and produces a mid 90’s fastball – touching 97 mph. His fastball has very good late life and has a very good change-up. His delivery is smooth and balanced and he repeats it well. His mechanics are extremely easy and loose. A quick worker, gets it and goes. He is also a very good athlete and moves well off the mound to field his position.


Lucas Giolito:


7-21-11: - http://www.mockdraftmania.com/  - 4. Baltimore Orioles Lucas Giolito P Harvard Westlake High School California Trey Williams is a top 10 prospect in the 2012 MLB Draft who may go in the top 5. Lucas Giolito managed to strike out Trey Williams in a contest between Harvard Westlake ace Lucas Giolito and Valencia third baseman Trey Williams. Lucas Giolito is bound to go to UCLA unless he goes to the MLB. The Orioles need more pitchers to boost their team ERA and Baltimore is thin on pitching prospects. I’m not sold on Dylan Bundy and I really believe Lucas Giolito could become the ace of the Orioles rotation with the proper development.