Jake Cosart —
6’-1”, RHP, Clear Creek HS (TX) When you
can throw 99 mph, you are going to get some attention. At 6’-1” and 165 lbs,
the power Cosart generates from his arm is scary. At the 2011 Perfect Game
National Showcase, he hit 99 mph on the radar gun, easily the fastest time at
the event. It must run in the family bloodline — his brother Jarred Cosart, a
top prospect for the Astros, hit 102 mph at the 2008 Perfect Game World
Showcase. Jake shows signs of a future devastating curve but is still
inconsistent with his command. A strong senior season, and added weight, could
see him sky rocket when the draft comes around. http://www.throughthefencebaseball.com/top-50-draft-prospects-for-2012-50-thru-26/15621/
Keon Barnum,
1B, King (Tampa, Fla.) - Barnum has plus
raw power and a major-league frame at 6-foot-5 and 230 pounds. He's a decent
athlete but profiles best at first base, which will limit his value come draft
day. But a better year hitting to all fields and making contact could put him
into the top 30. Barnum, a Miami recruit, batted .491 last year with six homers
and 27 RBIs. http://espn.go.com/blog/high-school/baseball/post/_/id/940/mccullers-jr-is-top-florida-diamond-star
We continue the
countdown today at number 23 with Purdue junior catch Kevin
Plawecki. The Carmel, Indiana native attended Westfield High School
where he was a four year letter winner. He was a two-time All-Indy North,
All-Hoosiers Crossroads and All-Hamilton County selection while leading his
team to the State semifinals as a senior. As a freshman in 2010, he made 54
appearances (52 starts) while hitting .343 with eight homers and a team high 53
RBI. He was excellent behind the plate throwing out 16 baserunners out of 46
attempts. He picked up several honors including being named a Louisville
Slugger Freshman All-American by Collegiate Baseball, NCBWA Freshman All-American,
and Big Ten All-Freshman Team member. http://ht.ly/1gyc28
We continue the
countdown today at number 22 with Florida junior RHP/infielder Austin Maddox. The Jacksonville Florida native
attended Eagle’s View Academy where in his four-year high school career, Maddox
led the Warriors to a 19-2 playoff record, a pair of state championships and
four final fours. He was picked by the
Tampa Bay Rays in the 37th round of the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft with
the 1,129th pick but decided to head to Gainesville to play for the Gators. As
a freshman, he started 63 games playing four different positions at third base
(29), designated hitter (19), first base (14) and catcher (1). He ended up
finishing second on the team with a .333 batting average while leading the
team in homers at 17 and RBI with 72.
Maddox picked up several honors including being named SEC’s Freshman of the
Year, third-team All-American by the NCBWA, Freshman All-America teams by
Baseball America, Louisville Slugger, NCBWA, second-team All-SEC recognition,
and was named to the league’s All-Freshman Team. http://ht.ly/1gAsQf
Lewis Brinson
has
the tools that scouts look for and the skills to put those tools to use on the
field. In a deep outfield class, he is
among those at the top. Brinson has above average bat speed and good
power. He has room to fill out and
should add more power as he matures.
Brinson shows good speed with recorded 60 times from 6.51-6.60. Brinson
projects as a centerfielder at the next level.
He has plenty of range and a plus arm. On draft day, Brinson is a likely
first round selection. If he slips, he
won’t slip far. http://mlbdraftguide.com/
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