2013 Draft-Notes - Thomas Hatch, Connor Jones, Billy McKinney, Paul Paez, Hunter Renfroe

Player:  Thomas Hatch   Position:  RHP   School:  Jenks (OK)  Date of Birth:  9/29/1994   Height/Weight:  6’2/205   Bats/Throws:  R/R   2013 Class:  Senior  Committed To:  Oklahoma State  Scouting Report: Hatch is the top player from Oklahoma in the 2013 class.  He finished the summer of 2012 with a strong showing in the Under Armour All-American Game. FULL REPORT… blf 

Connor Jones RHP  Great Bridge HS, Chesapeake, Va. Ht.: 6-3. Wt.: 190. B/T: R/R.  Jones is one of the most advanced pitchers in the 2013 class. He throws a sinking two-seam fastball that lives in the 88-93 mph range, a late-breaking slider and a fading changeup. His fast-paced delivery adds deception and he is aggressive on the mound—not afraid to attack hitters and pitch to contact. 

Billy McKinney  OF  Plano (Texas) West HS  Ht.: 6-1. Wt.: 195. B/T: L/L. - McKinney is one of the most advanced all-around hitters in the country to go with his lean frame and solid-average speed. He has shown an ability to handle the bat and good plate discipline with an efficient, clean swing from the left side. He handles both velocity and offspeed pitches equally well and shows solid power to the gaps. 

Paul Paez, lhp, Southampton (So., Rio Hondo, Calif., CC): Paez is generously listed at 5-foot-9 and 185 pounds, but that hasn't deterred scouts from expressing interest in the southpaw. Paez began his college career at San Diego before leaving campus last fall and landing at Rio Hondo, where he was drafted in the 18th round despite not pitching this spring to preserve an extra year of eligibility. Paez led the ACBL with seven wins and 82 strikeouts, compiling a 1.65 ERA in 60 regular-season innings and yielding just 35 hits. In his lone playoff start, he struck out 11 in a complete-game win. Paez's success stems from steady command of four pitches. His fastball works between 87-91 mph and touches 92; he locates it to both sides of the plate with arm-side run. His best secondary pitch is a plus changeup with downward life that he sells well. He also throws an 11-to-5 curveball and tight slider, both quality pitches with similar arm speed. His delivery and arm action are clean and repeatable, and he uses his strong legs efficiently when he throws. Paez's projectability is limited by his size, but his feel for pitching is advanced.

OF Hunter Renfroe, Mississippi State -- The versatile Renfroe only finished the spring hitting .252 for the Bulldogs. However, he finished the campaign on a high note and carried that into the summer. He batted .366 with 11 doubles, four triples, 16 homers and 53 RBIs. He also struck out on 28 occasions and walked 26 times. pg