Draft 2012: - Byron Buxton, Tyler Alexander, Addison Russell, Stryker Trahan

12-2-11: - http://mlbdraftcountdown.wordpress.com/2011/12/02/2012-mlb-mock-draft-updated-top-15-with-final-mlb-standings - 11) Oakland Athletics: Byron Buxton, OF, Appling County HS (GA) Baseball America’s top-ranked high school prospect heading into the 2012 season, Byron Buxton has already drawn comparisons to Justin Upton. That, and the track record of elite George prospects, including Brian McCann, Jeff Francoeur and Jason Heyward, should be enough to get him popped inside the top ten. Still, the 2012 draft is a long ways away, and there’s plenty of time for Buxton to either slide or for some other talented players to leapfrog him. The A’s would be incredibly pleased to get a player of his potential when their pick rolls around at No. 11. They would have loved to have had a shot at George Springer last year, so getting Buxton could easily be the next best thing. Or even better. Buxton is a veritable tool shed, possessing impressive hit and power tools, as well as having great speed and outstanding defensive range. It would be a shock if Buxton dropped out of the first round, and there’s even the chance that he could garner support for the No. 1 overall spot.

http://www.collegesummerbaseball.net/2011/12/top-25-pitchers-in-great-lakes-summer.html - 3.   Tyler Alexander   LHP   Hamilton---Hillsborough CC -  Tyler went 3-1 with a 1.71 era in 42 innings of work. He allowed just 26 hits, fanned 45 and held the opposition to a .178 batting average. He was named the leagues RHP of the Year. PG ranked him as their 2nd best prospect in the league, while BA ranked him #4 in the league.

http://mlbdraftinsider.com/2011/12/top-twelve-high-school-position-players/#more-602 11. Addison Russell / 3B / Pace HS (FL): Some will list Russell as a 3B/SS, but from what I saw in North Carolina, there’s no chance that he’s going to play in the middle infield. With that being said, he has above-average power with good bat speed, and should be a very good third-basemen at the professional level

Stryker Trahan’s athleticism at the catcher position is unparalleled now that Bryce Harper has moved to the outfield. He’s one of the few and far between five-tool catching prospects. At the plate, Trahan has some moving parts in his swing, but he has a quick bat that leads to a multitude of line drives. He possesses nice raw power from the left side of the plate. He also adds the speed dimension that you never see from a catcher. The best 60 yard dash that Perfect Game has seen from Trahan was 6.54, and that comes out to a 4.3 in the 40. He could be a legitimate 30 stolen base threat if he’s moved off catcher, but even if he stays at the position, his speed will certainly be an asset as it will allow him to not only swipe the occasional base, but also beat out infield hits and double plays balls because no one would expect a catcher to run as fast as he does. Trahan is still somewhat raw, especially in terms of his power, but he has superstar if not Harper-esque ability. http://rayscoloredglasses.com/2011/12/21/taking-an-early-look-at-the-catchers-in-the-2012-mlb-draft-part-1