By - Stephen Guilbert
In the three weeks leading up to the draft I am going to
profile players who have been linked to the Mets directly, project to be taken
around when the Mets are picking, or are attractive options based on the needs
the Mets have in the system. Some of this is subjective based on players I like
or think will be fine additions to the system. Some of it is based on what
others have stated and from whispers within the industry and, lastly, some
players I will profile have been linked to the Mets by professionals in the
know.
Let’s start it off with an impressive athlete and
right-hander from Puerto Rico:
Mets 2012 Draft- Jose Orlando Berrios- RHP- Juan XXIII
High School, Bayamon, PR
John Sickels projection: Pick 61- Astros
Mets select: 35,
71.
The Mets are not likely to reach for Berrios with their
second pick but he could easily fall to them at #71. If he does, I want the
Mets to draft him. Here is why:
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He touches 97 and is 17 years old.
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Three pitch combo and all show promise: Fastball in the
low-mid 90s touching 97, a slider at 80-81 and a “downer curve”, according to
Matt Grabusky, at 69-70.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFA8pH9pXSc This
video. Barrios is clearly an amazing athlete with what looks like an impressive
work ethic.
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He runs a 5:15 mile. While running 5,280 feet quickly
means little for a pitcher, it speaks to Berrios’ athleticism and physical
ability. I run quite a bit and that is fast.
I do not believe a single major leaguer today could run a mile in the low-5s.
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He has plenty of room to fill out and is still growing.
Given his live arm and feel for breaking pitches already, he is far from his
peak. I like him every bit as much as Zach Eflin who is going 40+ picks higher.
The Mets got creative in the supplementary round last year
and got a great prospect after selecting Michael Fulmer. I would love for them
to try it again with Barrios in the second round with their 71st
pick on June 4th.
LGM
1 comment:
I have played against this great pitcher, and I have to say that he has been one of the toughest at-bats of my life, because his stuff is nasty and his baseball sense on the mound is increideble, he knows how to pitch, he's mind in the game is as good as anyone
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