8-15-13 - Under Armour All-Star Game – Alex Jackson, C/OF: The best catching prospect in the draft and it's a position of great need for the Cubs, something they've admitted themselves. Jackson has a tremendous arm behind the plate and Professor Parks called his pop times "near elite". At the plate he shows the potential for plus power from the right side. Jackson has the great makeup and leadership ability to go with his physical skills, of which Parks says, "When physical talent and makeup join forces, the end result can change the fortunes of an organization, and Jackson looks like a player well on his way to that reality." Jackson sounds like he was tailor made for the Cubs and will undoubtedly become a fan favorite as we approach the draft, if he isn't already. The one question, and it's a big one for Cubs fans, is that not everyone thinks he can stick behind the plate. http://www.chicagonow.com/cubs-den/2013/08/2014-mlb-draft-ua-game-roster-and-preview-plus-more-tickets-and-meet-up-information/
8-14-13 – Through The Fence – Top 50 Prospects – 39. 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 his game. http://throughthefencebaseball.com/2014-mlb-draft-top-50-prospects/36463#mwWwsFxSUZy7YC5V.99
Top 5 MLB Draft Prospects - #5. Michael Cederoth, RHP (San Diego State): He is 6′-6″, 210 pounds, his fastball at this time stands from 92-98, granting however- he’s been clocked at 100 in 2013. Mutually his slider and curve have displayed bursts of being plus, he possesses a mid-80s change-up that is more of /an out pitch. His location can be precarious at times as he is still learning how to be a pitcher instead of just running his overwhelming fastball. Over 15 starts this year, he had a 4.25 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 109 K/48 BB over 95.1 innings. If he works on his command, as well as upgrade his off-speed stuff, he may well contest Beede and Rodon for the top pick. http://bigleaguefutures.net/1/2013/08/30/top-5-mlb-draft-prospects/
9-4-13 – Mack’s Mock Draft v1.0 – 23 – RHRP Nick Burdi – Louisville – Very few relief pitchers are drafted in the first round, but Burdi will be the exception. His fastball consistently hits 100 and his slider is in the low 90s range. Last year, had a 0.78 ERA and 61-Ks in 34.2-IP. Rumors are he will be moving to a rotation slot for his junior year.
9-10-13 – Top Arms in 2013 Cape Cod League - Matt Troupe (Arizona – Jr. ) 6-1/190, Orleans Firebirds 20 IP, 32 K, 1.35 ERA: FB 87-92 CB 73-75 - As far as dominant relievers and pitchers who strikeout that many hitters, Troupe does not possess the same off-the-charts stuff. However, Troupe has a 9th-inning mentality/make-up and keeps his fastball between the lower thigh and mid-shins, consistently. When he incorporates his plus CB into the mix, that is the moment he becomes the “Trouper.” http://bullpenbanter.com/2013-all-cape-team-pitchers/
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