Hunter
Virant —
6’-4”, LHP, Camarillo HS (CA) One of the
top prep lefties in the draft, Virant is a freak athlete who excels at just
about everything on the baseball field. He hit .446 as a junior and has elite
speed. His pitching abilities are what will make him a first round pick,
however. Has four pitches that all grade out to at least average, and with his
6’-4”, 180 lb frame, has a lot of room for improvement. His fastball is his
best pitch, sitting in the low 90s, and his curveball has serious potential. He
is a gamer who plays his best during the biggest events and is a member of the
U18 Team USA baseball. http://www.throughthefencebaseball.com/top-50-draft-prospects-for-2012-25-thru-1/15694/
Brandon Thomas /
Georgia Tech / OF: The Georgia Tech
outfielder really stood out for me on a Wareham team I got to see numerous
times (It’s the shortest trip for me). Thomas has very good raw tools and
athleticism for a college player. He is a switch hitter with a nice looking
swing from each side and possesses a quick bat and has above average power. His
glove may end up a little short for centerfield given his size, but he’s a
quality defender with good instincts and actions in the outfield. Thomas has a
mix of tools, athleticism and polish that should make him an early round pick. http://mlbdraftinsider.com/2012/01/scouting-the-cape/#more-720
Mike Wisecarver LHP Waterloo Bucks--Nicholls State Mike went a perfect 6-0 and had was third in
the league with a 1.91 era in 56.2 innings pitched. He allowed just 46 hits,
walked 19 and fanned 44 this summer. PG ranked him as the 32nd best prospect in
the league. http://www.collegesummerbaseball.net/2012/01/top-35-pitchers-in-northwoods-league_20.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
Byron Buxton —
6’-1”, OF, Appling County HS (GA)
Georgia is a hotbed for baseball talent, and Buxton may be the best of
the bunch this year. His elite speed and strong, accurate arm will allow him to
stay in center field at the next level. Has extremely quick wrists and an easy,
fluid swing. Mainly a pull hitter right now, the power should develop with
time. Buxton is one of those players with so much talent that his body isn’t
ready for it yet. Justin Upton comes to mind when watching him play. http://www.throughthefencebaseball.com/top-50-draft-prospects-for-2012-25-thru-1/15694
Duane Underwood is
the top pitching prospect hailing from the state of Georgia, which has been a
great source of talent for big-league clubs over the years. He doesn’t have a
ceiling as high as some of the most recent, including 2009 first-rounder Zack
Wheeler, but he has enough potential that he could sneak into the first-round. Underwood
is a lithe, athletic right-hander with a power arm that at first glance reminds
a bit of 2010 first-rounder Taijuan Walker. He has great velocity, capable of
reaching 97-98 mph, and the makings of an above-average curveball. In the field,
he’ll be an above-average defender. http://mlbdraftcountdown.wordpress.com/2012/01/19/duane-underwood-rhp-pope-hs-ga/
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