Draft Notes 5-20-12 – Chris Beck, Kurt Heyer, Mark Appel, Trent Black, Brian Johnson

Chris Beck:

A meh outing for a supposed blue chipper: 6.0-IP, 6-H, 4-R, 2-ER, 7-K, 1-BB. From team recap: “The runs gave Chris Beck (Jefferson, Ga.) his first win since April 6th at Davidson. Beck (5-7) allowed four runs - two earned runs - on six hits over six strong frames. Beck gave up three runs over the first three frames but settled down to strike out six batters over the final three frames.”

Mack Projection: I’m just not high on this kid. He pitches against inferior teams. I have him in the sup-1 round.

Kurt Heyer:

This one was for the draft boards:  8.0-IP, 6-H, 1-ER, 4-K, 2-BB. From team recap: “Heyer improved to 10-2 on the season and lowered his earned run average to 2.20 with eight strong innings. The right-hander allowed just one run on six hits, struck out four and walked only two.”

Mack projection:  Kurt will be picked on the first day in the sup-1 round.

Mark Appel:

Perfect timing for the scouts Friday night: 9.0-IP, CH- 0-R, 4-H, 13-K, 1-BB. This should lock up the first pitcher taken in the draft. From team recap: “Appel retired 12 in a row until in the middle innings-- five by strikeout, until back-to-back singles in the sixth. Appel twice struck out the side after giving up hits, in the second and sixth innings.”

Mack projection: Hmm.. 4^th pick behind Zunino, Buxton, and Zimmer

Trent Black:

Who the heck is Trent Black? I don’t think I ever typed his name before. The 6-2 RHP Baylor (42-13) senior put seven scoreless inning on Texas (29-20) Friday night, raising his seasonal record to 10-1. From team recap: “With the win, Blank (10-1) posted the 15th double-digit wins total in a single season in program history. He allowed only five singles, struck out five, walked one and threw 96 pitches in 7.0 shutout innings to lower his season ERA to 2.11.”

Mack projection: I have no idea. Seniors usually are third day picks.

Brian Johnson:

Florida (40-15) LHSP Brian Johnson waited for the right moment to show his best Friday against Auburn (29-26). From site: “Johnson (6-4) matched his season and career high with a seven-inning stint in which he allowed just two singles and an unearned run, with seven strikeouts and two walks.

Mack projection: This outing alone returns him to a late first round pick.

Mets Signing Bonus Money Per Round:

            Total-   $7,151,400 - 12 $2,550,000  - 35 $1,467,400 - 71 $723,600  - 75 $680,400 - 107 $445,400 - 140 $323,900 - 170 $242,600 - 200 $181,700 - 230 $146,600 - 260 $136,900 - 290 $127,900 - 320 $125,000

Jonathan Mayo –

            1. Houston Astros: Mark Appel, RHP, Stanford

2. Minnesota Twins: Byron Buxton, OF, Appling County HS (Ga.)

3. Seattle Mariners: Mike Zunino, C, Florida

4. Baltimore Orioles: Kevin Gausman, RHP, Louisiana State

5. Kansas City Royals: Kyle Zimmer, RHP, San Francisco

6. Chicago Cubs: Albert Almora, OF, Mater Academy (Fla.)

7. San Diego Padres: Carlos Correa, SS, Puerto Rico Baseball Academy

8. Pittsburgh Pirates: Deven Marrero, SS, Arizona State

9. Miami Marlins: Courtney Hawkins, OF, Carroll HS (Texas)

10. Colorado Rockies: Max Fried, LHP, Harvard-Westlake HS, (Calif.)