Kevin Gausman has been through this before. But this time, he's much more
prepared, both physically and mentally. Gausman was a fairly highly regarded prospect
as a Colorado high schooler in 2010. But he was a fastball pitcher with poor
command, below-average secondary stuff and a rail-thin build. In addition, a
commitment to Louisiana State and the fact he'd be eligible for the Draft again
in two years made it almost certain that he'd go on to college.
Corey Seager, 3B, Northwest Cabarrus HS (NC) - Class: HS
Senior - Hometown: Kannapolis, North
Carolina Height/Weight: 6-4/190 Born: April 27, 1994 Seager is the younger brother of Kyle Seager,
who is in the midst of a breakout season with the Seattle Mariners. Like his
older brother, Corey, has the perfect combination of polish and impressive raw
talent.
Kevin Goldstein –
Q - What is the main factor between Carlos Correa and Devin
Marrero in your opinion?
A - WAY better hit/power.
The bar for being a productive catcher in the major leagues
is low. It's not low in that it's still very, very hard to play baseball at
that high a level, but it's lower for catchers than for lots of other
positions. Which is why you can re-calibrate expectations for catchers. A guy
who profiles with average power at other positions becomes above-average for a
catcher. The flip side of that is that a guy who has to move off the position
can go from being a great prospect to an average one with one small switch in
positions. Why is this relevant? Because Tom Murphy could
be one of the best catchers in the draft, but he's not really one of the best
hitters. He's got good power, but may not be able to make great contact
consistently in the majors. He's good defensively, and has a good chance at
sticking with catching in the future.
4. Mark Appel,
RHP, Stanford - Who he is: There are three big college arms in this draft, and
Appel is generally seen as the best. He certainly passes the sniff test, due to
a 6-foot-5 power frame and a 93-95 mph fastball that can touch 98. His breaking
ball is a bit of a hybrid, but is effective and misses plenty of bats, and his
changeup is average. He's excellent, but for some, he lacks the wow factor of a
potential 1-1 pick. One scout commented, “The parts are greater than the sum,”
as he can be surprisingly hittable at times. Draft skinny: Currently the
favorite to go No. 1 to Houston, but not yet a lock. He should get through the
minors quickly, but he's also the top prospect being advised by Scott Boras,
and teams are unsure as to what those negotiations will be like under the new rules.
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