10/2/11

Draft 2012: - Blake Hickman, Albert Amora, Mike Zunino, Rhett Wiseman


9-21-11: - http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=6253 – David Rawnsley: - JN, I saw Blake Hickman play all over the country this summer. He's a great kid from what I'm told and what I've seen and he certainly looks the part of the prospect, you aren't going to find a better and more projectable body. He has the bat and the arm strength to be a top 5 round pick but he's really behind right now in his receiving skills, so much that there are a number of scouts who want to see him on the mound. He'll have to prove himself next spring.

9-1-11: - http://xmlbscout.angelfire.com - Albert Almora, Mater Academy, Hialeah FL, 6'1 1/2 175, R/R, smooth hitting OF with ave speed, quick bat with deceptive strength and power to LF alley, squares up ball well, runs well once underway, has arm strength and good instincts in CF.

9-28-11: - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2011/9/28/2455532/all-questions-answered-thread#comments  - Good defensive catcher with bat speed, patience and power. He will K some… but who cares? You’ll be getting plenty of offense from a good defender at a premium position. It may sound crazy… but with a good season he really could push himself into #1 overall consideration IMO. Appel and Marrero are not exactly known for their consistency… if they continue that trend this year and still want big paydays… I have Mike Zunino 5th on my board right now (Gausman and Giolito also above him). I would not be shocked at all to see him have a dominant season though… and that may be enough in a class where there hasn’t been a clear #1.

9-27-11: - http://mlbdraftguide.com/1/2011/09/27/rhett-wiseman-2012-draft-profile   - A power/speed combination in centerfield, Rhett Wiseman is often compared to Johnny Damon. Wiseman has a short quick swing and squares up on the ball well.  A pull hitter with some loft, he has plus bat speed and good power potential.  Wiseman runs a 6.51 60 and is dangerous on the basepaths. Wiseman shows good actions in centerfield and has been improving defensively.  His speed allows him to cover plenty of ground and while he lacks a cannon, his arm is accurate and playable in center. Wiseman plays all out on every play, both in the field and on the bases.  He is the type of player that fans and coaches will love.

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