Draft 2012: Hudson Randall, Freddie Avis, Max Fried, Trey Williams

SP Hudson Randall  School: Florida   Cl.: Junior, Ht.: 6-3, Wt.: 180  Hometown.: Atlanta, Ga.  High school: Dunwoody Randall isn’t quite the prospect of weekend rotation counterparts Karsten Whitson and Brian Johnson, but is expected to be a top three-to-four rounder. Randall clearly is the most efficient pitcher on the Gators’ talented pitching staff. In 2011, tallied a 2.17 ERA in 124 1/3 innings and teams hit him at a .227 clip. http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=6498

Freddy Avis, Menlo School (Atherton, Calif.)  Avis was among the more impressive arms on the summer circuit, but he isn't being discussed much because his commitment to Stanford is considered extremely strong. His delivery is smooth and clean and he sat 90-93 in Long Beach. His curveball is among the better breaking pitches in the class. http://espn.go.com/blog/high-school/baseball/post/_/id/1051/top-10-class-of-2012-right-handed-pitchers  

Max Fried — 6’-4”, LHP, Harvard Westlake HS (CA) When Fried was 12, he started honing his curveball. He modeled it after Sandy Koufax, and six years later, he now owns arguably the best one in the country. He also has a sinking fastball that touches 94 mph and a change-up that projects to a plus pitch in the future. At 6’-4” and 180 lbs, he has the frame to add more velocity as he matures. And being a lefty, he is a hot commodity, especially after impressing throughout summer league events. He is teaming up with possible number one pick, Lucas Giolito, at Harvard Westlake High School this year and both of them will get plenty of attention their senior seasons. Very high ceiling. http://www.throughthefencebaseball.com/top-50-draft-prospects-for-2012-25-thru-1/15694/

Trey Williams, Valencia (Calif.), Third Base, 6-1, R/R, Pepperdine Teams needing a hard-hitting third baseman will fill their need with Williams, who has 26 home runs in his career at Valencia. While his junior season didn't quite match up to his sophomore year, Williams had a strong summer with some strong defensive plays in the Perfect Game All-American Classic. Look for Williams to go somewhere between picks 10-20. http://www.maxpreps.com/news/-8V2A0MeEeGkPgAmVebEWg/maxpreps-top-10-mlb-draft-prospects.htm