2/18/12

Draft 2012: Devin Merrero, Courtney Hawkins, Corey Seager, Matthew Crownover


4. Deven Marrero, SS, Arizona State - First off, I think Marrero could probably compete opening day on about 3 or 4 major league rosters based purely on his defense. His bat is a bigger concern. Last year he posted a wOBA of .348 in a league that was good but not elite and is a similar though not all together better hitter as former ASU shortstop Riccio Torres (drafted by TB). Marrero might end up being a league average hitter and as a shortstop with a plus glove that easily puts him roughly in the same mold as say JJ Hardy, though, with less power. He’s not a guy that fits into the top-5 guy to me, but then again when you consider how little time he’d actually spend in the minor leagues his value increases. I figure he’ll fit in nicely in the 7-15 range. But I’ve been wrong about a lot in life and this would be lest surprised. http://sodomojo.com/2012/02/13/more-mlb-draft-talk-and-a-quick-little-top-5/

9. Courtney Hawkins, OF, BR/TR, Carroll HS, Corpus Christi, TX - Pure power is Hawkins' forte. During a showcase game last summer, he flailed helplessly at curveballs in his first three at bats. In his final AB, he picked out a tasty fastball and hammered it 400 feet for a home run. Hawkins has a strong and mature build, runs well for a youngster of his size and packs a powerful arm. Defensively, he fits best as a corner outfielder. Mechanically sound as a hitter, Hawkins will still need to shorten his stride, keep his front hip closed and fight a habit to "drift" his weight onto his front leg. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/highschool/02/13/baseball.top.10.prospects/index.html#ixzz1mJYi8Rky  

5. Corey Seager, 3B, Northwest Cabarrus (Concord, N.C.)  Seager, a shortstop in high school, is likely to slide over to third base, a move that should be smooth and seamless. He's the younger brother of Seattle Mariners infielder Kyle Seager, but is more physical with a higher ceiling. He's wiry strong and smart at the plate and keeps things simple, and as he gets stronger the power will develop. If he passes on the pro game for now, South Carolina will get a terrific player who could improve his draft stock. Like his brother, some time on Day 2 of the draft is most likely. http://espn.go.com/blog/high-school/baseball/post/_/id/1108/joey-gallo-is-nation%e2%80%99s-top-corner-infielder  

Matthew Crownover has been a fixture on the summer circuit for quite a while.  The athletic lefthander pitched on the gold medal winning 14U National Team in 2007 and has attended numerous Perfect Game showcases.  He has been one of the most highly thought of 2012 pitching prospects for the last few years. There is no doubt that Crownover knows how to pitch.  He spots all of his pitches well.  Crownover has a 3/4 arm slot and does a good job repeating his delivery. Crownover delivers his fastball from 88-91 with good movement and has been clocked as high as 94.  His change is a potential plus pitch that he throws with good arm speed.  He also throws a low 70′s curve  http://mlbdraftguide.com/

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