7/9/13

Draft 14 – Mason McCullough, Mike Papi, Spencer Yurnbull, Gareth Morgan, Oregon State




6-30-13 - Frankie Piliere ‏@FPilierePG  - Mason McCullough says hello. Sitting 97-98 mph in his @HarwichMariners debut @DiamondHeels

6-13-13  -  25. Pittsburgh Pirates — Mike Papi, OF, Virginia - The 6’-3”, 200 pound left-hander wasn’t even a starter until the 11th game of the season. Since then, he has been one of the best hitters in college, including leading the nation in OBP. Over 53 games, he hit .393 with 15 doubles, six home runs, 55 RBI and drew 43 walks to just 22 strikeouts for a .527 OBP/.625 SLG. With an advanced approach at the plate, and the size that suggests more power will come, Papi could erupt next season. He can also flash the leather in the outfield. LINK

6-24-13 - Player:  Spencer Turnbull   Position:  RHP   School:  Alabama   Date of Birth:  9/18/1992   Height/Weight:  6’3/220   Bats/Throws:  R/R   2014 Class:  College Junior   Previously Drafted:  2011. 2nd Rd, Brewers  Scouting Report: - from Don Olsen on 6/18/2013 - Good frame and bit of lower half development that looks the part of a 215-220 pound type power RHP in a Matt Cain type mold.  High slot and upright delivery shows higher plane more suited to a pitcher a few inches taller.  Fastball, 90-94 (95) mph, has some plane that makes it tough to square up, but not much movement and does not change eye levels.  His secondary’s are a work in progress, shows a 12/6 power curve, 79-81 mph, with his slot should be able to sit above average.  Change is not quite present, but flashes it.  Change progression is a point to monitor and could raise his stock. LINK

6-13-13  -  28. Cincinnati Reds — Gareth Morgan, OF, North Toronto Collegiate (ON) - The 2014 prep class is full of big time power bats and Morgan, a 6’-4”, 210 pound right-hander, has as much of it as anyone else on this list. He is more raw than the players listed above and he has had mixed results when he has faced elite competition. All of the tools are there, however, including excellent bat speed and a good approach, he just needs to refine it. LINK


6-27-13  -  OREGON STATE - The Beavers fell short of a national title in Omaha this June, but should return to TD Ameritrade Park next summer. OSU will have some question marks entering the season. For instance, replacing veteran left-handed pitcher Matt Boyd won't be easy, but they welcome back several key cogs, both at the plate and on the mound. Offensively, the Beavers will welcome back their top four hitters in All-American outfielder Michael Conforto, Dylan Davis, Andy Peterson and Kavin Keyes. Additionally, the pitching staff will again be stout. Right-handed pitcher Andrew Moore is back in the saddle as the staff ace, while it would be a surprise if Jace Fry doesn't have a dominant campaign. The No. 3 starting spot is up for grabs, but reliever Max Engelbrekt could move to that spot if he gets stronger in the season. And get this, the Beavers are surprisingly confident left-handed pitcher Ben Wetzler, who was a fifth-round pick to the Phillies, returns to Corvallis, Ore., for his senior campaign. We're not counting that as a likely scenario at this point, but it's something to watch moving forward. Meanwhile, reliever Scott Schultz could very well be back for OSU, while newcomers on the mound such as Kevin Flemer, Chandler Eden and John Pomeroy are potential instant impact arms. In terms of newcomers in the field, catchers Logan Ice and Mason Fishback are talented backstops who will battle for Jake Rodriguez's vacated spot, while shortstop Trevor Morrison is expected to step in and take the place of departed middle infielder Tyler Smith. LINK

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