Austin
Fairchild, St. Thomas (Houston) Fairchild isn't built like the prototypical
starting pitcher at 6-foot-1 and 175 pounds, but he reaches the low-90s with
his fastball and also offers a curveball and changeup. He has good arm speed,
too, but there is a lot of effort in his delivery, which could mean he's headed
for the bullpen down the line. Fairchild is a TCU commit, and among the most
likely of their better signees to actually get to campus next fall.
http://espn.go.com/blog/high-school/baseball/post/_/id/1086/max-fried-leads-class-of-2012-left-handers
OF Victor
Roache School: Georgia Southern Cl.:
Junior, Ht.: 6-1, Wt.: 225 Hometown.: Ypsilanti, Mich. High school: Lincoln While many hitters struggled with the BBCOR
bats last season, Roache did the opposite. The hard-hitting outfielder turned
into an elite prospect with a mammoth campaign. He also raised eyebrows at the
Cape Cod League. In 2011, he batted .326 with 30 home runs and 84 RBIs. http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=6498
Joey
Gallo, Bishop Gorman
. Considered the top all-around player among high school players, Gallo
can pitch and hit. While Gallo's fastball reaches around 94 mph, he will likely
end up a position player due to his hitting skills. He has 25 home runs as a
junior and reportedly has power to all fields. Has a strong arm but he can play
just about any of the infield positions, including the left side and first
base. He could possibly go around pick No. 20. http://www.maxpreps.com/news/-8V2A0MeEeGkPgAmVebEWg/maxpreps-top-10-mlb-draft-prospects.htm
Trey
Williams, 3B, Valencia, CA - Williams is the son of journeyman
major leaguer Eddie Williams and has all the tools to make it to the majors and
hopefully surpass his fathers' accomplishments. At 6'2", 205 and extremely
athletic, he could be a very good 3B due to soft hands and smooth movements.
He's handled shortstop at the high school level but will be a 3B at the next
level. On the offensive side, Trey can
rake. The smooth swinging righty should have an above average bat with above
average power as well. He's not a burner but he has solid average speed. He could
be a .280 type hitter with 25 home runs annually. He's physically mature and
has good baseball instincts. Williams could be a future middle of the order
hitter with a good glove as well. He is likely a top 15 pick in this year's
draft but could slide if he makes it past that. He is committed to Pepperdine
and that usually is a pretty solid commitment. http://www.minorleagueball.com/2012/2/6/2773435/2012-baseball-draft-high-school-prospects-1-5
I think Trey Williams would be an excellent pick for the Mets, especially considering he can stay at third base while many of the other infield prospects appear to be moving towards first base.
ReplyDeleteJohn:
ReplyDeleteWilliams is a good player and definitely a first round pick, but I wouldn't be happy if the Mets picked him with the 12th overall pick.