10-28-11: - http://orioles-nation.com/2011/10/26/wwba-2012-highlights - Tanner Rahier (Indian Wells CA; Palm Desert HS) – Good frame and solid build. Borderline violent pull swing with solid bat speed, but still remains in control that he can square up at a high rate. Generates a lot of torque and can drive the ball with power, even with a line drive to ever so slight uplifting swing. He shows the arm to play at third base with nice footwork setting up for a balanced release. He will not wow defensively, but should be above average at the hot corner.
11-9-11: - http://diamondprospects.blogspot.com/2011/11/kevin-gausman-draft-profile.html - Kevin Gausman was one of the best prep prospects just two years ago, but he dropped to the 6th round of the 2010 draft and decided to go to LSU. He became the most reliable starter on the staff in his Freshman year and is now a potential Top-10 pick as a draft-eligible Sophomore. With a great K/BB ratio, Gausman shows great command of a mid-90's fastball that runs in on righties. Shaky secondary pitches are one reason Gausman dropped coming out of high school and he has worked hard to improve those pitches. His efforts are paying off as he now possesses a plus curveball and a developing change that projects as above-average. With LSU's talented roster ready to once again make a run at Omaha, a dominant year from Gausman should put him in the Top-5 on draft day.
11-12-11: - http://mlbdraftguide.com/1/2011/11/12/paxton-de-la-garza-2012-draft-profile - Paxton De La Garza is a shortstop from Coronado High School in Texas. Two traits that everyone I asked about De La Garza came back with were that he has great makeup and plays the game hard. De La Garza’s tools at the plate project well. He has quick hands and a short stroke with some extra base pop. De La Garza demonstrates good plate coverage. He has a recorded 60 time of 6.80. Most project De La Garza as a shortstop at the next level. He is steady in the field and shows good range with a strong arm. Had De La Garza not been injured in the final game of the State 5A Tournament, he would have had more chances to show his skills on the summer showcase circuit. His performance in the spring should be watched closely.
11-15-11: - http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=6369 - David Dahl (2012 OF, FTB Mizuno/Cardinals Scout Team)- Dahl's talents were obvious this summer, in spite of being sidelined for a portion of it with a bout of mononucleosis. Shortly before taking time off to rest and recover, Dahl was very impressive at the 2011 National Showcase in June. Dahl threw 95 mph from the outfield and posted a blazing 6.49 60-yard dash time, and went 3-for-5 against live pitching, earning a spot in the 2011 Perfect Game All-American Classic. The full extent of his abilities appeared likely to be very impressive based on what he was able to do at less than 100%, and in Jupiter Dahl lived up to expectations. Several member of the PG scouting staff in Jupiter expressed that they believe Dahl was the best prospect in attendance. A potential five-tool player, Dahl posted a team best .400 average and .571 on base percentage out of the second spot in a lineup that featured four 2011 PG All-Americans (including Dahl), with several underclassmen who look to be likely candidates for next year's game. The only tool of Dahl's that is not already plus is his power, though he has the bat speed and projectable strength to develop home run power down the road.
11-15-11: - http://www.collegesummerbaseball.net/2011/11/top-50-position-players-in-northwoods.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter - Pat Stover OF Willmar Stingers---Santa Clara Pat is a big (6-4/210) outfielder from Santa Clara University. He was sixth in the league with a .337 batting average this summer. He scored 23 runs, drove in 25 and walked 20 times as well this summer. He also did not commit an error for the Stingers. Pat spent the summer's of 09 and 2010 with the Waterloo Bucks. He was ranked as the 27th best prospect in the league by Perfect Game.
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