2/5/12

Draft 2012: David Dahl, Gavin Cecchini, Mitchell Traver, Deven Marrero, Kyle Twomey


David Dahl, Oak Mountain (Birmingham, Ala.), Outfield, 6-2, L/R, Auburn The 2012 draft is strong on high school outfielders and Dahl is one of the best when it comes to defense. He has good speed with a strong arm. He batted .316 for Team USA 18U this fall at the Pan-American Games. He only had three extra-base hits in the tournament and had just two home runs in his junior year at Oak Mountain. More of a contact hitter, Dahl rarely strikes out. He is expected to go anywhere between 15-25. http://www.maxpreps.com/news/-8V2A0MeEeGkPgAmVebEWg/maxpreps-top-10-mlb-draft-prospects.htm

Gavin Cecchini — 6’-1”, SS, Barbe HS (LA) An incredibly gifted athlete, Cecchini hit .402 with six home runs, 43 RBI and stole 53 bases as a junior for Barbe last season. Was the MVP of the Under Armour All-American game and is a regular on every major summer team. His swing has few moving parts and his balance allows him to make consistent contact. Has gap power and the potential to be a major run producer to go along with elite speed. Has the arm, range and footwork to maintain the position but could move to second or third because of his bat. Brother Garin was a fourth-round draft pick by the Red Sox in 2010. Led U18 Team USA with a .469 average at the Pan Am Championships, adding 10 RBIs and eight stolen bases while playing a flawless second base. Extremely high understanding of the game. Cecchini is the 12th member of the gold winning U18 Team USA to make the list, showing just how impressive the assembled cast was. http://www.throughthefencebaseball.com/top-50-draft-prospects-for-2012-25-thru-1/15694/  


Mitchell Traver, Houston Christian (Houston)  Traver, a TCU commit, offers size (6-foot-7, 250 pounds), easy velocity in the 91-95 mph range and the occasional above-average curveball that has some promise. His arm action isn't clean and he'll need to throw more strikes, but he could land late in the first round if he answers a few questions. http://espn.go.com/blog/high-school/baseball/post/_/id/1051/top-10-class-of-2012-right-handed-pitchers



SS Deven Marrero School: Arizona State  Cl.: Junior, Ht.: 6-1, Wt.: 194  Hometown.: Davie, Fla.  High school: American Heritage  Marrero solidified himself as a top prospect as a sophomore last season and could be the top pick in this summer’s MLB draft. Marrero is an excellent defender and has a fantastic arm. Additionally, he has a ton of upside at the plate. Hit .315 with two home runs and 20 RBIs last season. http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=6498  

Kyle Twomey is one of the more interesting lefthanders eligible for the 2012 draft.  At 6’4/165, he has a great deal of projection.  Twomey has a nice easy delivery with a 3/4 arm slot and good arm speed.  Twomey has a four pitch repertoire; two seam fastball, circle change, slider, and curve.  His fastball has good sink, is comfortably 89-91 and can touch 92.  More velocity should come as he matures.  His change has the potential to be a true plus pitch.  His curve has good break and shows plus potential. Twomey is a polished pitcher and knows what he is doing on the mound.  He pounds the strikezone with three quality pitches.  His development in the spring will be watched closely. http://mlbdraftguide.com/

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