TTF - 2013 MLB draft: Top 50 prospects

1. Mark Appel, RHP, Stanford

Even when the 6’-5” right-hander is off, he is still better than nearly everyone in the draft. Against USC on April 5, Appel allowed two runs over 8.2 innings, striking out seven to one walk, acknowledging himself that he didn’t have his best stuff even though he was touching 96 mph in the eighth inning. Over his last six starts, he has a 0.88 ERA, 0.65 WHIP with 68 K/6 BB over 50.2 innings.

2. Jonathan Gray, RHP, Oklahoma

The 6’-4” right-hander has established himself as a top-five pick in the 2013 MLB draft thanks to a fastball that sits in the upper-90s and can touch triple-digits. He also adds a plus slider, an above-average change-up and he has greatly improved his command this season.  Over his last five starts, he has a 0.44 ERA, 0.64 WHIP and 52 K/4 BB over 40.2 innings.

3. Austin Meadows, OF, Grayson HS (GA)

At 6’-3” and 200 pounds, the left-hander may have the highest ceiling in the 2013 MLB draft. Over 17 games this season, he is hitting .587 with nine doubles, four home runs and has drawn eight walks for a .661 OBP/1.041 SLG. He has also added 13 stolen bases. Of his 13 extra-base hits, eight have gone to left field (4 2B, 4 HR), four have gone to centerfield (4 HR) and one has gone to right field (2B). That is gap-to-gap power.

11. Ryne Stanek, RHP, Arkansas

The 6’-4” right-hander has been looking sharp as of late, allowing one earned run over his last 21 innings, striking out 18 to three walks and allowing just 10 hits. The mid-90s heater and plus slider are there, and his command issues are starting to disappear. On the season, he has a 1.90 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 38 K/16 BB over 42.2 innings.

48. Brett Morales, RHP, King HS (FL)

A power pitcher whose fastball sits in the low/mid 90s, the 6’-3” right-hander has 59 K/14 BB over 45 innings this, including a five-inning no-hitter in which he struck out 12 to no walks. He also has one of the best change-ups among prep players, sitting in the upper-70s with late fade and deception. He adds a developing 12-6, mid-70s curveball and knows how to mix his pitches well.

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