Draft 13 – Josh Hart, Ryan Boldt, Corey Ray, Kohl Stewart, Doinic Smith

Draft 13 – Josh Hart, Ryan Boldt, Corey Ray, Kohl Stewart, Doinic Smith

Josh Hart, OF, Parkview HS (GA) - Like many players on this list, Hart is a speedy outfielder with a nice stroke from the left side. A great athlete, he has been clocked at 6.49 in the 60. He has some of the best bat speed in the 2013 MLB draft which allows him to catch up to any pitch and drive it to all fields. Over 26 games this season, he is hitting .450 with five triples, three home runs, 20 RBI and has stolen 19 bases. He has drawn nine walks for a .536 OBP/.738 SLG playing for one of the top programs in the country. At 6’-2” and 190 pounds, he should hit for more power as he matures but may end up at a corner outfield spot if he fills out. Should be available at 41. Committed to Georgia Tech. draft

 With the recent injury to Ryan Boldt, due you think the Astros could pick him up in the second round, or might he even drop to the third round? Thanks = Jim Callis: Don’t think the knee is a major concern. There are some scouts who question how much power Boldt will really have, so he could be there at the top of round two.

Corey Ray, OF, Simeon HS (IL) - As the weather is warming up in Chicago, so is Ray, a 5’-11” left-hander with a lot of upside as he can play all three outfield positions and has excellent bat speed. Over his last four games, he has gone 6-for-13 with a double, three triples and has stolen six bases. He now has a .370/.517/.717 line over 16 games with 10 extra base hits, 11 stolen bases and 13 walks. Ray is a quick-twitch athlete with above-average speed and a strong arm. Committed to Louisville. draft

Kohl Stewart is the top high school pitcher in this year's MLB draft. He has plus fastball velocity, a potentially plus-plus slider and solid changeup. At 6'3", 190 pounds, Stewart does offer some projection. 

But a player of Stewart's age already showing that kind of velocity and potential with the off-speed stuff doesn't need to add much to be an elite talent. His delivery is a bit stiff, as he uses a lot of arm, loses his release point and doesn't incorporate his lower half enough, which will need to be corrected in pro ball. draft

Dan Kirby‏ @DanMKirby

Serra HS (CA) OF Dominic Smith drew 2 BB today. Has now reached base in 15 of his last 18 PAs w/ 2B, 3B, 3 HR, 7 BB, 3 HBP.