6-10-13 - Carlos Rodon, LHP, North Carolina State - Rodon begins
the summer as the favorite to go first overall in the 2014 draft. When he is on, he is the most dominant
pitcher in college baseball. His
fastball sits 92-95 and his slider is a plus plus pitch. His curve, change, and cutter are also
quality pitches. LINK
6-13-13 - 23. New York Yankees — Michael Kopech, RHP Mount Pleasant HS (TX) - Another
one of those loose arm, projectable right-handers, the 6’-4” Kopech has an
electric fastball that can touch 93 mph and he has some deception to his
delivery. His mechanics need some refining and he needs to command his
secondary stuff better, but the size and stuff is already there. LINK
5. Nicholas Gordon, SS/RHP,
Olympia High in Orlando - Gordon (6-foot-2, 175) "may be the premier
two-way talent in the 2014 draft," Perkin said, noting that he throws a
low-90s fastball but is also a slick-fielding shortstop with speed and
quickness. "Gordon's bat will determine his future in pro ball,"
Perkin said. "If he hits, Gordon stays at shortstop. If not, he moves to
the hill." Choice A would make him like his older brother (Dodgers shortstop
Dee Gordon), and Choice B would make him like his father (former big league
reliever Tom Gordon).
6-18-13 - Daniel Mengden - from Don Olson on 6/18/2013
- Smaller compact frame with sloped shoulders, wide hips, development in lower
rear, sits about 210 pounds, may have some projection left. Upright delivery,
high release, does not get weight over well, 93-96 mph on 4S with just okay
movement. He has some shape on the split change with a touch of hand side run
to the solid dip in the offering. Daniel has a projectable slider with bite and
tilt. Erratic release point and timing leaves command an item to monitor down
the road. He does showcase a compact delivery and leverage should allow it to
improve down the road. Daniel has very potent arm speed and another year under
the belt could iron out the wrinkles. High track and follow at this stage. LINK
6-20-13 - Mike (Dallas) - I realize its a little early
for 2014 draft discussions but I saw a report that said Nick Burdi is a top 5 candidate for next years draft. I realize he
throws really hard but is a guy who has been a reliever in college really
considered that high of a prospect? If he is that good, why is he not a starter
in college? - - - Keith Law: Nick Burdi is
not a top 5 draft prospect unless, as you say, he becomes a starter. No team
would risk the opprobrium of taking a closer with a top five pick.
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