Marcus Stroman / RHP / Duke – Stroman doesn’t have the size or command to start, but a plus 90′s fastball and a devastating curveball are good enough that the Blue Devil right-hander will likely be gone by the end of day one. Stroman was unreal this summer for Team USA, and anyone looking for quick gratification from their pick would be wise to target Stroman. http://mlbdraftinsider.com/2011/12/top-twelve-college-pitchers/
Adam Brett-Walker — 6’-5”, OF/1B, Jacksonville - One of the top power hitters in the draft, Walker hit .409 with 13 home runs and 73 RBI over 61 games as a sophomore in 2011. Has a long swing that leads to a lot of strikeouts, but he isn’t afraid to take a walk either. Struggled at the Cape Cod League hitting .216 with 56 strikeouts over 38 games. Still, at 6’-5” and 220 lbs, his power and hitting ability will draw a lot of interest come draft time. http://www.throughthefencebaseball.com/top-50-draft-prospects-for-2012-50-thru-26/15621/
It's not typically a good idea to typecast a high school pitcher as a future closer or setup man, but Carson Fulmer's collection of skills on the mound could point him in that direction. Not that anyone has to make that call just yet, but Fulmer's plus fastball, his delivery and his makeup might fill well in the back end of a bullpen. Strong and durable, he has a fastball that can touch 96 mph. He combines that with a tight and quick slider that has good bite, especially when he keeps it down in the zone. It's an out pitch for him at times. Fulmer does have a changeup which can be deceptive when he keeps it down, though he's not consistent in doing so. Fulmer has a maximum effort delivery, and aggressively goes after hitters, perhaps the biggest reason he looks like a reliever to some. That can be decided later, of course. His arm strength and mound presence should have him in many teams' sights as June rolls around. http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/prospects/watch/y2012/
http://mlbdraftinsider.com/2011/12/top-twelve-high-school-position-players/#more-602 Carlos Correa / SS / Puerto Rican Baseball Academy (PR): There’s no doubt that Correa’s a shortstop, and he should be able to be above-average offensively for the position. His commitment to Vanderbilt is rumored to be strong, however, and while his work ethic and baseball smarts are considerable, the approach does need work. It’d be no surprise if the right-handed hitter is considerably higher as the season progresses, but right now this feels like the safe ranking.
Ryan Normoyle Elmira Pioneers of the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League Washington (MD) College Senior SS Profile 6-2/190 pounds From Mt. Laurel, NJ Attended Lenape High School Bats left Throws Right Synopsis of Summer Season Ryan was one of the best middle-infielders in the PGCBL this summer. He was tied for the league-lead with a .379 batting average in 177 at-bats. He also finished first in the league with 67 hits this summer. He scored 35 runs and was fifth in the league with 34 runs batted in. He also hit 9 doubles this summer for the Pioneers. He showed that he can steal a base (12) and isn't afraid to take a walk (14). He was named both an All-Star and was named to the All-League First Team
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