1.
Alex Jackson
6-6-13 - John (Minneapolis) - In 2014, Can Alex
Jackson be the exception to the HS catcher history like Mauer was? - Keith Law - Maybe. I want to see him more, but was
very impressed in a brief look last summer.
6-9-13 - 3.Alex Jackson, INF/C (California HS): The
most complete high school player available. It seems likely that teams would
prefer him at third once he goes pro, even though he’s quite good behind the
plate. http://www.minorleaguerundown.com/2013/06/09/2014-mlb-draft-top-30-prospects/
6-11-13 - 3. Alex Jackson, C, Rancho Bernardo HS, Calif.: A two-time
participant in the Under Armour game, Jackson has some serious raw power from
the right side and is a good leader with an accurate arm. http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130611&content_id=50293726&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb&tcid=tw_article_50293726
6-12-13 - One of the top hitters at the Area Code Games as a sophomore, Alex
Jackson was among the national leaders in home runs again this year with 14. He
batted .343 with 33 RBIs while leading Rancho Bernardo to the San Diego Section
Open Division championship. http://www.maxpreps.com/news/E9UKfOG1wUq1fo3tzHLHgw/top-10-high-school-baseball-players-to-watch-for-2014-mlb-draft.htm
6-13-13 - Clint Longenecker @Clint_BA29m - Alex Jackson (CA) is showing
why he is one of the best top players to watch for the 2014 after depositing a
few homers into deep right center
6-13-13 - Perfect Game USA@PerfectGameUSA - Besides Gettys 100 mph OF
throw, Alex Jackson (CA) threw 98 mph and Monte Harrison (MO) 97 mph from the
outfield! #PGNational
6-13-13 - 6. Toronto Blue Jays — Alex Jackson, C,
Rancho Bernardo HS (CA) - The 6’-2”, 210 pound right-hander will be one of the
top power hitters in the 2014 MLB draft. Over 35 games as a junior, he hit .343
with 14 home runs and drew 29 walks for a .479 OBP/.806 SLG. Aside from the
power potential, he also has a plus arm and is very athletic, making many
believe he will stick at the premium position. Like Clint Frazier this year,
Jackson may be the most talked about prep player next season. Committed to
Oregon. http://beforeitsnews.com/sports/2013/06/2014-mlb-mock-draft-1-0-no-time-like-the-present-2513748.html?currentSplittedPage=2
6-17-13 - 3. Alex Jackson, C, Rancho Bernardo High in
Poway, Calif. - Jackson (6-foot-2, 200) is a well-rounded backstop.
"Catching prospects," Perkin noted, "normally appear in one of
two forms: Throwers who can't hit or hitters who can't throw. Jackson is the
rare backstop who does both at the highest level." Perkin also pointed out
Jackson's tremendous power.
6-28-13 - Alex Jackson, C/OF, Rancho Bernardo HS (San Diego, CA): - Alex
Jackson is so good, he got Gosuke Katoh drafted in the second round. As scouts
poured into Rancho Bernardo HS to see Jackson, many caught wind of his
teammate, Katoh, whose stock rose as a result, finally going to the Yankees at
66th overall. If Jackson is good enough to make a middle infielder with limited
arm a 2nd-round pick, imagine what he can do for himself. At 6'2", 210
pounds, Jackson has a nice, loose catcher's build. A legitimate five-tool
catcher, he combines outstanding defense with tremendous power, which he's
shown to all fields. Pop times in the 1.7's, excellent blocking skills, and
quick twitch athleticism will keep him behind the plate, though he also plays
third base and the outfield http://www.crawfishboxes.com/2013/6/28/4450674/the-way-too-early-2014-tcb-astros-draft-board
7-2-13 - 2014 Top 100 High School
Prospects 3. Alex Jackson- C, Rancho
Bernardo (CA) HS - Huge raw power. Might have the best bat in the country. 1.75
pop time at National with a 91 MPH arm from behind the plate http://www.ninebaseball.org/Wordpress/jeff-sullivans-top-100-2014-prospects/
7-25-13 – Top 30 High School Prospects For 2014 Draft - 2. Alex Jackson,
C/RF, Rancho Bernardo HS (CA) 6'2/215, R/R, Draft Day Age: 18.45, Oregon
commit, Full Report & Video - Quick Take: Rumor is that this dynamic talent
with a plus arm and lightning-quick release from behind the plate will move to
the outfield long-term to save his health like Bryce Harper. Jackson isn't a
Harper-level talent but has special bat speed and above average power: enough
to go in the top 10 picks even as an outfielder, in the mold of Padres 2013 1st
rounder Hunter Renfroe. http://sbb.scout.com/2/1310090.html
8-12-13 - Alex Jackson, C, Rancho Bernardo High School (Escondido, CA)
- It was an honor to join Joe Hamrahi on
stage this weekend as we presented Alex Jackson with the first annual Baseball
Prospectus Prospect of the Year Award, at the Perfect Game All-American Classic
in San Diego. Jackson is a dual threat talent, with an easy plus-plus arm
behind the plate, near elite pop times, and big power from the right side. It's
a similar profile to high-ceiling prospect Jorge Alfaro, which should give you
some indication how special this player could be. Getting to watch the talent
on the field opened my eyes to his physical abilities, but the way he carried
himself off the field, the natural leadership qualities and maturity he
possesses, opened my eyes to the type of makeup that can make his ceiling more
than just an exaggerated fantasy. 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. – http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=21504
8-14-13 – Through The Fence – Top 50 Prospects – 7. Alex Jackson, C,
Rancho Bernardo HS (CA) - The best catching prospect in the draft, the 6’-2”,
210-pound right-hander has a plus arm and, mixed with his footwork and
athleticism, should stick at the premium position. His power is some of the
best in the class, and he should hit for a high average with his approach and
plus bat speed. He hit .343/.479/.806 over 35 games as a junior with 14 home
runs and 29 walks. Committed to Oregon. http://throughthefencebaseball.com/2014-mlb-draft-top-50-prospects/36463#mwWwsFxSUZy7YC5V.99
8-13-13 - The Perfect Game
All-American Classic in San Diego - Rancho Bernardo’s Alex Jackson. Jackson was
a bit more inconsistent over the weekend, but if you had to ask me which player
I like better now, I’d take Jackson. He’s not a catcher, but he’s got the
athleticism and arm strength to be a very good rightfielder, and the bat will
certainly play there with plus bat speed and above-average power. There may not
be as much upside in Jackson, but I think the overall package is just a little
better. http://mlbdraftinsider.com/2013/08/thoughts-on-perfect-game-all-american-classic/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
8-16-13 - 11th All-American Classic - Alex Jackson | C/3B/OF | Rancho
Bernardo HS (San Diego, CA)
Height/Weight: 6-foot-2, 210 pounds
B/T: R/R Draft Day Age: 18 years,
5 months Commitment: Oregon Scouting Notes: Big talent; reminds me of
Jorge Alfaro because of build and skill-set; arm is a 7; showed sub-1.9 pops;
feel for catch-and-throw; shows leadership qualities behind the plate; moves
better than expected; still new to the position but work ethic impressed; can
stay behind the plate if he wants to; bat is highly projectable; both raw hit
and power; good bat-to-ball skills; contact is easy and loud; power is going to
be there; could be a 6/6 hit/power type if everything clicks; big makeup;
potential to be a top-five pick in 2014. - http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=21537
8-21-13 – Area Code Games - 3. Alex Jackson, c, Rancho Bernardo,
Escondido, Calif./San Diego Show - After standing out as an underclassman at
the Tournament of Stars, Area Code Games and Under Armour All-America Game last
summer, Jackson is one of the most famous players in the class. At 6-foot-1,
224-pounds, Jackson has a strong build with muscular legs and a wide back. The
Oregon commit has above-average bat speed and feel to hit, although he has a
deeper load and more of a bat wrap than he used to, lengthening his swing.
Jackson has plus raw power. He has one of the strongest arms in the class, a
plus weapon capable of pop times in the low-1.80 range. Jackson is more
athletic than most catchers and runs well for the position. He has gotten some
time in the outfield and could profile as a right fielder. Jackson will likely
be the sixth first-rounder in the last 20 drafts out of Rancho Bernardo, a
powerhouse program that produced Hank Blalock and Cole Hamels. http://www.baseballamerica.com/draft/area-code-games-top-10-prospects/
8-21-13 – On defense, Alex Jackson could be a catcher or right fielder.
But I don’t think he’ll be better than average at either position. Starting
with catcher, I didn’t see the agility behind the plate for me to believe he
could be an average or better defender. The strong hands are evident, though,
as is a plus arm that can profile well in right field. Most people I’ve talked
to think he’ll be in right, but there are some believers that he could stay
behind the plate. It only takes one team to see the dream. (of course, it
depends where they pick in the draft, but you get the point). http://rontrarianreport.com/2013/08/21/scouting-alex-jackson-mlb-draft/
Top 5 MLB Draft Prospects - #3. Alex Jackson, INF/C (California HS): The
most comprehensive high school player existing. It seems to be expected that
teams would choose to play him at third once he goes pro, even though he’s
pretty good behind the plate. In fact- he is an accomplished backstop. At 6’2″, 210 pounds, Jackson has a good,
moveable catcher’s physique. A genuine five-tool catcher, he pools exceptional
defense with incredible power, which he’s displayed to all fields. Pop times in
the 1.7′s, first-rate blocking skills, and rapid twitch flexibility will keep
him behind the plate. http://bigleaguefutures.net/1/2013/08/30/top-5-mlb-draft-prospects/
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/
8-31-13 – Area Code Games - Alex Jackson (C) 6’2″ 215 (R/R); 2014
Physical body that separates himself. Athletic look w/combo strength from top
to bottom. Swing works long w/lift and separation to finish; occ. misses. Sound
approach at the plate w/explosive swing; different off bat. Damaging impact at
contact; gaps/power hitter. Speed will back up in future and not a SB threat. Displays
solid catching tools w/quick footwork and clean transfers. Arm works short and
throws stay online to target; POP: 1.8, 1.9. Athletic enough to play OF and bat
fitscorner power profile. http://bigleaguefutures.net/1/2013/08/31/area-code-notes/
9-1-13 - Jim Callis – 5. Alex Jackson, c/of, Rancho Bernardo HS, San
Diego - Plays a premium position, has some of the best power potential in the
2014 crop.
9-4-13 – Mack’s Mock Draft v1.0 – 5 – Brewers – C Alex Jackson – Rando
Bernardo (CA) HS – We can talk all day about what a great catcher Jackson is,
but this a future corner outfielder in the making. He probably will rate out as
an average outfielder, but he does have a ++ arm that will work well out there.
But, you’re drafting this guy for his bat. Is one of the top projected power
hitters of the draft.
9-11-13 - Sully’s 2014 Top 100 MLB HS Draft Prospects - 8.Alex Jackson –
C, Rancho Bernardo (CA) HS http://www.ninebaseball.org/Wordpress/sullys-2014-top-100-mlb-hs-draft-prospects/
9-27-13 - Jim Callis - The 2014 Draft is a solid group that impresses
scouts more than the 2012 and 2013 talent pools. College pitching is always a
prized commodity, and there's plenty behind Rodon, starting with right-handers
Jeff Hoffman (East Carolina) and Tyler Beede (Vanderbilt). There's more
velocity this year in the high school ranks, with righty Tyler Kolek (Shepherd,
Texas, HS) leading the way with a consistent upper-90s fastball. The pitchers
stand out more than the position players, though there are plenty of intriguing
bats. Catcher/outfielder Alex Jackson (Rancho Bernardo HS, San Diego) and shortstop
Jacob Gatewood (Clovis, Calif., HS) offer plenty of power, while Trea Turner
(North Carolina State) has uncommon speed and is a rare collegian who should be
able to play shortstop in the Majors. http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130927&content_id=61864804&c_id=
9-29-13 – XMLBScout – 5.)C, Alex Jackson, Rancho Bernardo HS, 6'2 200,
R/R, strong, durable, has pop in his bat, needs mechanic work with approach as
hitter, throws well from OF and behind dish, interesting to follow next 2
years, 2014, Rancho Bernardo HS, Ca, slimmed down from 220 and throws better
and more fluid than he did in 2012. Quick power stroke with gaining discipline
as a hitter, upside is there to have a productive pro career. http://xmlbscout.angelfire.com/
9-30-13 – TTF Mock 2.0 - 11. Toronto Blue Jays* — Alex Jackson, C, Rancho
Bernardo HS (CA) The Blue Jays get this
pick for failing to sign their 2013 first-round pick, Phil Bickford. Jackson,
at 6’-2” and 210 pounds, has some of the best power in the entire 2014 MLB
draft and the ball jumps off his bat differently than most due to his strong
wrists and plus bat speed. While he has the tools to remain behind the plate,
some feel he may be better suited for a corner outfield spot where his power
and canon arm would play well. He hit .343/.479/.806 over 35 games as a junior
with 14 home runs and 29 walks. Committed to Oregon. http://throughthefencebaseball.com/2014-mlb-mock-draft-2-0-draft-order-set/38280#5E3F5j1jWOgE69bJ.99
10-9-13 – Early Pick for Cubs - Alex Jackson, C, Rancho Bernardo HS (CA)
- Another position in which the Cubs lack depth is catcher. Jackson, a 6’-2”,
200 pound right-hander has the size, arm and footwork to remain behind the
plate, although some question that and believe his offensive potential may land
him in a corner outfield spot. He may have the best power in the prep class and
the ball jumps off his bat differently than others. He knocked some moonshots
of his own out of Wrigley and the sound his bat makes upon contact lets you
know the power he possesses. He hit .343/.479/.806 over 35 games as a junior
with 14 home runs and 29 walks. If he remains at catcher, his road to the big
leagues will take longer then if he played in the outfield as learning the
position takes time. Like Kolek, however, he could be worth the wait in the
2014 MLB draft. http://throughthefencebaseball.com/2014-mlb-draft-early-targets-chicago-cubs-fourth-overall-pick/38723
10-10-13 - Summary: If Alex
Jackson can’t stick at catcher does it drop his stock? Yes, but not much. He goes from a top 5 pick to a top 10 pick,
if that tells you anything, it shows you how good his bat is. When the ball comes off the bat it sounds
like it’s being shot out of cannon. It
is so loud that you don’t even have to be watching to know he is taking BP, you
can hear it. It really doesn’t matter
where he plays his Bat will carry him to the MLB. http://bigleaguefutures.net/1/2013/10/09/scouting-report-alex-jackson-cof3b/
10-15-13 – Baseball America - 6. Alex Jackson, c/of, Rancho Bernardo HS,
San Diego: Pairs plus power and arm strength with athleticism and a chance to
stay behind the plate. http://www.baseballamerica.com/college/2014-draft-top-50-october-2013-carlos-rodon/
10-29-13 – Jim Callis – Top 10 World Wood Bat Association World
Championship (WWBA) Jupiter, Fla - 1. Alex Jackson, C, Cardinals Scout Team/FTB
Chandler (Rancho Bernardo High, San Diego/Oregon) - Plus right-handed power and arm strength are
his two best tools; no reason he can't stay behind the plate. http://ht.ly/qi5No
11-6-13 – Todd Gold – WWBA World Championship – Alex Jackson (2014 C/OF
Cardinals Scout Team/FTB Chandler, 2014 SS), Jacob Gatewood (Toronto Blue Jays
Scout Team) - Jackson and Gatewood are the type of alluring high ceiling
prospects that cause some scouts to dream on their upside, and others to dwell
on their present flaws. Their big reward potential comes with big risk, but
both are the type of draft day gambles that can change the fortunes of a
franchise. If either reaches their ceiling, they have a chance to become
cornerstone players for whichever organization selects them. Despite being
below average straight away runners, both are good athletes. Gatewood has good
present defensive actions at shortstop and an above average arm, Jackson's
plus-plus present arm is a weapon behind the plate and is also well suited for
right field. The raw power for both players is tremendous and if all goes right
they each have a chance to hit 30-plus home runs a year while manning premium
defensive positions. Both strike out a lot even at this level and make
infrequent contact, causing a lot of scouts to hesitate despite their
gamechanging ceiling. These are the types of prospects that put a lot of
pressure on scouting directors holding picks between fifth and fifteenth overall.
They will be fun players to follow not only leading up to draft day, but
throughout their development as professionals. Work ethic and desire to learn
and improve will go a long way to determining whether these two will fail to
overcome the challenges of pro ball, or go on to achieve superstardom and leave
their mark in the Major Leagues. http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=9157
11-14-13 - Michael Schwartze - Alex Jackson (Rancho Bernardo/San Diego,
Calif.) emerged onto the scene as an elite high school talent in 2012 when he
had an impressive showing at the 2012 Area Code Games as a Junior. He entered
the summer as one of the top position players in the class, but after an
impressive summer he has placed himself at the top of the prep class. The
6-foot-2, 215-pound catcher may ultimately move to right field but his bat is
his calling card, anyway. He has elite bat speed with a potential plus hit tool
and potential above-average power to all fields. His plus arm will be a weapon
at whichever position he lands in pro ball. “You draft Jackson as a hitter,”
said one crosschecker after the completion of the summer. “It’d be a big, big
bonus if he could catch, but Bryce Harper was a high school catcher that was
drafted and immediately moved to the outfield to take advantage of his skills
at the plate. That’s where the value is with Jackson, too; very high upside,
maybe Top 10.” http://www.studentsports.com/blog/2013/11/13/baseball-jupiter-wraps-up-2013-showcase-circuit/
11-21-13 - Nathan Rode
@NathanRode - No. 1 Alex Jackson, C, Rancho Bernardo HS,
CA. Oregon recruit, excellent bat speed, athleticism, power.
11-21-13 – BA Top 100 High School Players - 2 Alex Jackson C/OF R/R 6-1
224 Rancho Bernardo, Escondido, Calif. Oregon http://www.baseballamerica.com/college/2014-high-school-top-100-with-commitments/
11-27-13 – Big League Futures
Top 25 Poll – 6 Alex Jackson C/OF Rancho Bernardo (CA) http://bigleaguefutures.net/1/2013/11/26/mlb-draft-top-25-prospects-poll/
B/R – 11-21-13 - 5. Minnesota Twins: Alex Jackson, C/OF, Rancho Bernardo HS
(Calif.) - Alex Jackson draws comparisons to Bryce Harper for his
catcher-outfielder defensive profile and plus bat speed. Spending most of is
time behind the dish, the 6’2”, 215-pounder is an advanced defender with
excellent catch-and-throw skills and a cannon for an arm. However, because his
right-handed bat has the potential to be that good, Jackson is expected to move
to the outfield full time as a professional so as to save his knees and
hopefully elongate his career. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1860341-2014-mlb-mock-draft-early-first-round-projections-for-all-30-teams/page/10
12-10-13 – TTF – Top 50 HS Players - 1. Alex Jackson, C/OF, Rancho
Bernardo HS (CA) - While a couple of guys may have more overall potential,
Jackson is more polished and less of a project. The power is immense and it
explodes off his bat due to his excellent bat speed and strong wrists. He has a
plus arm and most believe he is better suited for a corner outfield spot where
his bat would more than play well. I watched him put on a power display at the
Under Armour AA game at Wrigley this summer. Committed to Oregon. http://throughthefencebaseball.com/2014-mlb-draft-top-50/40532#zz88YJZTOG8iEa1Z.99
12-9-13 – Pine Tar Press - 4- C Alex Jackson Rancho Bernardo HS (Oregon
commit) 12/25/95- He comes from baseball rich HS Rancho Bernardo in So Cal and
is very well known on the showcase scene. He has a very good arm and probably
moves to RF as a pro. RH power is hard to find and this kid has it. Showcased his arm at PG national with a 1.85
POP time and an easy swing, very lively bat. He was also clocked at 97 in the
OF which would certainly be a plus arm out there. (Twins @ 5) http://pinetarpress.com/early-look-2014-mlb-draft/
2.
Kyle Schwarber
6-9-13 - 10.Kyle Schwarber, C/1B (Indiana): One of the
best wOBA’s (#13) in all of I at .479.
The sophomore already has a strong approach and power stroke (17 HRs). Not
entirely sure he sticks at catcher, though. http://www.minorleaguerundown.com/2013/06/09/2014-mlb-draft-top-30-prospects/
I haven't scouted Kyle Schwarber
yet, but the people that have can't stop raving about his bat. The squatty
lefty hitter catches now but won't stick there and is a right field or first
base fit long-term but the above average bat and power stand out, while his
sophomore year numbers aren't bad either: .381/.469/.670, 33 BB, 25 K, 13 HR
LINK
6-10-13
- Kyle Schwarber, C, Indiana - Kyle
Scwarber is one of the top power bats in the country. He has plus power with lift in his swing and
should be able to hit home runs anywhere.
He also shows a good approach at the plate. Schwarber is likely headed to first base, but
his bat will play anywhere. http://bigleaguefutures.net/1/2013/06/10/2014-mlb-draft-early-college-names-to-know/
6-13-13 - 18. Cleveland Indians — Kyle Schwarber, C,
Indiana - While he may not have enough to stick behind the plate, the 6’-0”,
230 pound left-handed hitter does have a strong arm and makes for a big target.
His footwork needs work, however, and most think he will eventually end up at
first base. That shouldn’t hurt his stock that much because the kid can flat
out destroy a baseball. Over 57 games, he is hitting .374 with 10 doubles, 18
home runs and has drawn 39 walks to just 30 strikeouts for a .462 OBP/.676 SLG.
He should be a leading candidate to lead the nation in home runs next season
and, with that kind of power and patience from the left side, may be too hard
to pass up in the first round. He was also named to the 2013 Collegiate Team
USA. http://beforeitsnews.com/sports/2013/06/2014-mlb-mock-draft-1-0-no-time-like-the-present-2513748.html?currentSplittedPage=2
6-28-13 - Kyle Schwarber, 1B/C, Indiana University: One of the nation's
very best hitters in 2013, Schwarber was the star of a strong Indiana club that
made a deep run in the postseason. A former high school linebacker who has
deceptive athleticism despite his stocky build, Schwarber has played catcher
and first base for the Hoosiers but is more likely to play the latter position
in the pros. Either way, it is his bat that will be his mealticket. Schwarber
raked to the tune of a .376/.468/.674 slash line for IU in 2013 and added 18
home runs while walking more than he struck out. He has a great power hitter's
build and has a swing that maximizes his pop. He shows power to all fields and
can be an all-star quality middle of the order hitter at the next level.
–Spencer http://www.crawfishboxes.com/2013/6/28/4450674/the-way-too-early-2014-tcb-astros-draft-board
7-17-13 – Kyle Schwarber, C, Indiana
- This is a bat that will profile anywhere.
The LH hitting Schwarber can flat out mash and he did that in both
games, going 5 for 10 with 3 of those hits being doubles, including one deep
the opposite way into the left-centerfield gap.
He has a thick, stocky build at 6'0, 235 lbs. so as you can imagine,
it's not a body that profiles anywhere well defensively. They're trying him at catcher but it was a
struggle there for him in terms of mobility, release, and throwing
accuracy. If you can get him to stick at
catcher, you've got yourself quite an asset but that didn't look likely from
what I was able to see. As I said,
however, that bat will play anywhere so 1B becomes a legit option. http://www.chicagonow.com/cubs-den/2013/07/looking-ahead-to-the-2014-and-2015-mlb-draft-notes-from-the-collegiate-national-team-games/
7-26-13 - Eleven months ago, Kyle Schwarber (Indiana) left Red Wilson
Field as a champion, belting two home runs, including the game-winner, in Game
3 of the championship series to lift Wareham past Yarmouth-Dennis. Thursday
night, after playing all summer with Team USA, he returned to Red Wilson Field
in his first game back and picked up right where he left off. Schwarber went
4-for-4 with the game-tying home run in the ninth inning, as the game ended in
a 2-2 tie after 10 innings http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130726/SPORTS/307260321/-1/rss43
8-14-13 – Through The Fence – Top 50 Prospects – 23. Kyle Schwarber, C,
Indiana - Maybe the best power bat in college, the 6’-0”, 230-pound left-hander
also has a great approach at the plate and should hit for a high average at the
next level. His ability to remain behind the plate is still up for debate, but
he wants to stay there and has been working hard on his defense. Over 61 games
as a sophomore, he hit .366/.456/.647 with 10 doubles, 18 home runs and drew 42
walks to just 37 strikeouts. He then hit .308/.396/.436 over 21 games for The
Collegiate National Team with 11 walks. We all saw the premium put on college
bats in this year’s draft, and Schwarber should benefit from that next year. http://throughthefencebaseball.com/2014-mlb-draft-top-50-prospects/36463#mwWwsFxSUZy7YC5V.99
9-30-13 – TTF Mock 2.0 - 20. Washington Nationals — Kyle Schwarber, C,
Indiana Maybe the best power bat in
college, the 6’-0”, 230-pound left-hander also has a great approach at the
plate and should hit for a high average at the next level. His ability to
remain behind the plate is still up for debate, but he wants to stay there and
has been working hard on his defense. Over 61 games as a sophomore, he hit
.366/.456/.647 with 10 doubles, 18 home runs and drew 42 walks to just 37
strikeouts. He then hit .308/.396/.436 over 21 games for The Collegiate
National Team with 11 walks. We all saw the premium put on college bats in this
year’s draft, and Schwarber should benefit from that next year. http://throughthefencebaseball.com/2014-mlb-mock-draft-2-0-draft-order-set/38280#5E3F5j1jWOgE69bJ.99
10-6-13 – Kendall Rogers/PG – College Prospects - 8. Kyle Schwarber, c,
Indiana (Drafted: Never) - One of the chief architects of Indiana’s rise up the
college baseball rankings last season, Schwarber is as good as it gets from an
offensive standpoint. The bulky 6-foot, 230-pounder, is good enough behind the
plate, but what sets him apart from other prospects are his offensive skills.
Schwarber is a smart, pure hitter, who has impressive raw power and the ability
to hit to all sides of the field. http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=9081
10-14-13 – Top ’14 College Hitters - 5. Kyle Schwarber / C-1B / Indiana —
The industry is higher on Schwarber than I am right now, with many believing
the left-handed hitting backstop possesses 70 power and can stick behind the
plate. I think his defensive position is more in question, however, and as a
first baseman I don’t see a good enough bat to justify being a top ten pick.
There’s plenty of time to prove me wrong, however. http://mlbdraftinsider.com/2013/10/top-14-for-14-college-hitters/
10-15-13 – Baseball America - 17. Kyle Schwarber, c/1b, Indiana: Physical
lefthanded swing helps him hit for power and average; his best position is
clearly the batter’s box. http://www.baseballamerica.com/college/2014-draft-top-50-october-2013-carlos-rodon/
B/R – 11-21-13 - 16. Arizona
Diamondbacks: Kyle Schwarber, C/1B, Indiana - Possessing arguably the best raw
power in the 2014 draft class, Kyle Schwarber is loaded with strength at 6’0”,
235 pounds—and it shows when he hits the ball. Furthermore, because he has a
relative flat bat path and keeps the barrel in the zone for an extended period
of time, he projects to hit for a decent average at the highest level. Even
though he’s currently a catcher, Schwarber is adequate at best defensively,
lacking the agility and athleticism needed to be a full-time regular in the
majors. So while he’s likely ticketed for a career at first base, his potent
bat has the potential to support the position change. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1860341-2014-mlb-mock-draft-early-first-round-projections-for-all-30-teams/page/10
12-9-13 – Pine Tar Press - 21- C Kyle Schwarber Indiana 3/5/93- He was
not a well known prospect coming out of HS in Ohio but he has emerged as one of
the top power bats in the 2014 class. The Hoosier C swings it from the left
side and he jacked 18 HR as a sophomore. Unfortunately, he isn’t a great
catcher so a move to 1B is a possibility or even the OF since he moves well.
But, with his power and approach he will be fine there. (Orioles @ 17) http://pinetarpress.com/early-look-2014-mlb-draft/
3.
Max Pentacost
7-17-13 - Max Pentecost (Kennesaw
St.) - Catcher, Bourne Braves - .370 BA, 12 R, 18 RBI, 5 HR, 2 SB - The toughest position in baseball to find
elite talent at is catcher. But the Cape League has been lucky to have great
young talent at catcher the past few years, and Pentecost may be the next in
line. He is on fire. This past week, he batted a stunning .636, which vaulted
him into second place in the batting race. He also drove in six runs, including
two homers, and is tied for third in RBIs and tied for first in homers.
Pentecost has flown under the radar up until this point, thanks mainly to the
Braves’ poor performance. But if his individual numbers continue at this rate,
the team’s numbers will seem less relevant. Pentecost has been steadily
improving, and a repeat performance this coming week could go a long way in his
MVP chances. http://capecodbaseball.org/news/league/index.html?article_id=1565
8-7-13 - Cape Cod Times CCBL
@CapeLeagueCCT - Over in Bourne,
catcher Max Pentecost (Kennesaw State) named CCBL Pat Sorrenti MVP.
8-7-13 - greg schaum
@Greg_Schaum - Max Pentecost is a very
good receiver, great arm, very fast, excellent drag bunter (rare to see these
days) and has power to give.
8-7-13 - Bourne Braves
@BourneBraves - Pentecost finished the regular season with a
.338 average, 6 home runs, and 29 RBIs. He was top 5 in the @Official_CCBL in
all 3 categories.
8-21-13 - Until now, it had been a
couple of years since Kennesaw State catcher Max Pentecost experienced life in
the limelight. Pentecost was quite the hot commodity coming out of high school
in Georgia. He was ranked No. 203 nationally as a high school senior, and
attended KSU despite heavy overtures from the Texas Rangers as a seventh-round
pick in the Major League Baseball draft. Though some at the time felt Pentecost
should’ve signed and skipped his collegiate career, it’s becoming more clear he
made the right decision. Following a good college spring season as a sophomore,
Pentecost traveled to the prestigious Cape Cod Baseball League this summer,
where he put together a performance that had scouts buzzing, making major
strides in all aspects of the game, particularly from an offensive standpoint.
For that reason and more, Pentecost, one of the nation’s fastest-rising 2014
MLB draft prospects, is the Perfect Game College Summer Player of the Year. http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=8911
9-4-13 – Mack’s Mock Draft v1.0 –
30 – C Max Pentacost – Kennesaw State – Players earn their summer stripes in
different ways and Pentacost earned his at the Cape Cod Games. He dominated
offensively and was also named the Perfect Game College Summer Player of the
Year. You can’t do better than that.
10-6-13 – Kendall Rogers/PG –
College Prospects - 10. Max Pentecost, c,
Kennesaw State (Drafted: 2011, Rangers -- 7th round) - Pentecost was drafted
relatively high out of high school, and should parlay his going to college into
better draft stock and more money. Pentecost was the Perfect Game Summer Player
of the Year, showcasing his skills at a high level at the Cape Cod League over
the summer. Pentecost is a solid defensive catcher with a good arm and athletic
actions. He also has much improved offensive skills with a consistent ability
to square up secondary offerings. http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=9081
10-14-13 – Top ’14 College Hitters
- 3. Max Pentecost / C / Kennesaw State — Pentecost may not be a household name
right now, but has drastically improved his draft stock with a very strong
summer. Pentecost has average power from the right side (with potential for
more) and shows good patience and pitch recognition. He isn’t a lock to stick
behind the plate, but if a team believes he can catch due to his athleticism
and arm strength he could be a top 15 candidate. http://mlbdraftinsider.com/2013/10/top-14-for-14-college-hitters/
10-15-13 – Baseball America - 28.
Max Pentecost, c, Kennesaw State: Athletic for the position if he can stick
there, and coming off a boffo summer when he won Cape Cod League MVP. http://www.baseballamerica.com/college/2014-draft-top-50-october-2013-carlos-rodon/
11-27-13 – Big League Futures Top
25 Poll – 21 Max Pentecost C Kennesaw State http://bigleaguefutures.net/1/2013/11/26/mlb-draft-top-25-prospects-poll/
B/R – 11-21-13 - 14. San Francisco
Giants: Max Pentecost, C, Kennesaw State - Max Pentecost’s draft stock took off
this summer when he was named MVP of the Cape Cod League after hitting
.346/.424/.538 with six home runs. A 6’1”, 190-pound right-handed hitter with
lightning-quick wrists, Pentecost has a compact but powerful swing that yields
consistent hard contact, and he’s likely to feature at least average power at
maturity. Defensively, his athleticism is apparent behind the plate, while his
specific skill sets are more of a work in progress. Pentecost also stands out
for his average speed, so it’s conceivable that he could handle a position
change if need be. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1860341-2014-mlb-mock-draft-early-first-round-projections-for-all-30-teams/page/10
12-9-13 – Pine Tar Press -
Pentecost-150x1505- C Max Pentecost Kennesaw State 3/10/93- Rangers
missed out on a good one here when they failed to sign the 7th rounder out of
high school. He nearly missed winning the Triple Crown on the Cape last summer
and after watching him play 4 times he is very easy to dream on. He is, without
a doubt, my favorite hitting prospect in this draft. I read a lot of report on
him and no one mentions his speed or baseball IQ. He really reminds me of Craig
Biggio and I know he is a guy that could be a terrific catcher or patrol CF
with his speed. (Which I definitely do not think is just average as several
have put in their reports) The ball just jumps off his bat and if you respect
his power and play back he will lay down a perfect drag bunt on you. He is
simply a ball player and I would have no problem taking him with a top 10 pick.
(Mets @ 10) http://pinetarpress.com/early-look-2014-mlb-draft/
4.
Jakson Reetz
6-16-13 - • Versatile Jakson Reetz
stood out in many facets of the game. During Friday’s evaluations, he showed
one of the strongest arms of any catcher and quick feet behind the plate. Then
he made a tough play in right field on Saturday by chasing down a long fly ball
to the warning track. The Nebraska commit sat 88-90 mph on the mound, touching
91. Yet Reetz, who attends Norris High in Hickman, Neb., saved his loudest
performance for the plate. The 6-foot-1, 195-pounder took quality at-bats and
made consistent, hard contact. He smacked a triple in the seventh inning. http://www.baseballamerica.com/draft/tournament-of-stars-promising-power-outlook-for-2014/
7-2-13 - 2014 Top 100 High School
Prospects - 12. Jakson Reetz- C/RHP, Norris (NE) HS - Top two-way player can really catch and
throw, and hit everything hard at TOS http://www.ninebaseball.org/Wordpress/jeff-sullivans-top-100-2014-prospects/
7-24-13 - Jakson Reetz, c/of/rhp, Norris, Hickman,
Neb./Marucci Elite
At 6-foot-1, 195 pounds with a compact build and powerful lower half, the
strong-bodied Reetz is an athletic backstop. Reetz is a three-sport athlete who
also plays quarterback and point guard. He has advanced defensive skills behind
the plate and a strong arm capable of 1.95-2.00 second pop times. Holding the
bat close to his head and using an aggressive stride, Reetz has a quick,
line-drive oriented swing and has hit well in games. His natural strength gives
him gap power. He has enough speed and athleticism to play the outfield. On the
mound, Reetz sits 88-90 mph and touches 91. He is committed to Nebraska, where
his father played football. http://www.baseballamerica.com/draft/tyler-koleks-heavy-fastball-among-tournament-of-stars-standouts/
7-25-13 – Top 30 High School Prospects For 2014 Draft - 17. Jakson Reetz,
C/RHP, Norris HS (NE) - 6'1/195, R/R, Draft Day Age: 18.43, Nebraska commit -
Quick Take: Reetz is a great athlete with solid average speed and has a chance
to stick behind the plate with an above average arm and very quick release. At
the plate, he's more a contact hitter that is very productive in games though
he flashes more power in BP that could find it's way into his game swing down
the line. He's also not bad on the mound, sitting 88-91 with an above average
77-80 mph slider. http://sbb.scout.com/2/1310090.html
8-10-13 - New Balance Area Code games -
Jakson Reetz (NE) hit well today. He has squared up the ball each game
and stroked a ball into left for a base hit in the first. http://prospectinsider.com/view/2013-area-codes:-day-4-notes/
8-14-13 – Through The Fence – Top 50 Prospects – 26. Jakson Reetz, C/RHP,
Norris HS (NE) - A terrific athlete and two-way player, the 6’-1”, 200-pound
right-hander’s ability to stick behind the plate make him a highly touted
prospect. More of a line drive hitter now, more power should come as he
matures, and he has the bat speed to back it up. Can hit the low-90s on the
mound so his arm plays well behind the plate and he makes for a big target.
Committed to Nebraska. http://throughthefencebaseball.com/2014-mlb-draft-top-50-prospects/36463#mwWwsFxSUZy7YC5V.99
8-16-13 - 11th All-American Classic - Jakson Reetz | C/ RHP/OF | Norris
HS (Hickman, NE) - eight/Weight: 6-foot-1, 190 pounds B/T: R/R Draft Day Age: 18 years, 5 months Commitment: Nebraska - History: Reetz entered
the summer as a talented but raw backstop, flashing big athleticism and almost
casual actions on the field, belying his loud and impactful tools. In the
Metrodome in June, Reetz stood out at the PG National Showcase for his
catch-and-throw game, gunning down multiple baserunners and showing sub-2.0 pop
times to second, in addition to a couple of hard hit balls, in game. He has built
on that showcase throughout the summer, making loud contact with increasing
regularity throughout his showcase and tournament stops. Like Reid-Foley and
McKinney, Reetz’s Tournament of Stars performance at the end of June bought him
a ticket to the USA Baseball 18U Team Trials, and the Nebraska commit continued
a successful summer with impressive showings at both the Perfect Game 17U
National Championship in July and the Area Code Games last week. - Development:
Reetz added another impressing showing to his summer, earning MVP honors for
the game. While he struggled some handling the arms while behind the plate, no
player had a greater impact offensively. Reetz went 2-for-4 with a long
opposite-field double off of hard-throwing Dylan Cease, and added three stolen
bases to his output over the course of his four trips to the plate. There is
simply no ignoring the growth in Reetz’s game over the past two months, and
he’ll get a chance to add to his rapidly expanding resume should he earn a spot
on the final USA Baseball 18U squad. His Marucci Elite travel club will be one
of the favorites at the final event of the scouting circuit—the WWBA World
Championship in Jupiter, Florida this October—and, should he attend, Reetz will
be one of the most highly scouted catchers in the tournament. He’ll almost
certainly enter the spring as the top draft prospect in the Cornhusker State. http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=21537
9-11-13 - Sully’s 2014 Top 100 MLB HS Draft Prospects – 14.Jakson Reetz –
C/RHP, Norris (NE) HS http://www.ninebaseball.org/Wordpress/sullys-2014-top-100-mlb-hs-draft-prospects/
9-30-13 – TTF Mock 2.0 - 35. Miami Marlins — Jakson Reetz, C/RHP, Norris
HS (NE) A terrific athlete and two-way
player, the 6’-1”, 200-pound right-hander’s ability to stick behind the plate
make him a highly touted prospect. More of a line drive hitter now, more power
should come as he matures, and he has the bat speed to back it up. Can hit the
low-90s on the mound so his arm plays well behind the plate and he makes for a
big target. Committed to Nebraska. http://throughthefencebaseball.com/2014-mlb-mock-draft-2-0-draft-order-set/38280#5E3F5j1jWOgE69bJ.99
10-15-13 – Baseball America - 49. Jackson Reetz, c/of/rhp, Hickman (Neb.)
HS: An offensive star of the 18U USA Baseball squad that won a gold medal this
summer, Reetz has shown the ability to hit in games, as well as the tools and
athleticism to stick behind the plate. http://www.baseballamerica.com/college/2014-draft-top-50-october-2013-carlos-rodon/
11-21-13 – BA Top 100 High School Players - 33 Jakson Reetz C/OF R/R 6-0
206 Norris HS, Hickman, Neb. Nebraska http://www.baseballamerica.com/college/2014-high-school-top-100-with-commitments/
12-10-13 – TTF – Top 50 HS Players - 16. Jakson Reetz, C/OF, Norris HS
(NE) - A terrific athlete and two-way player who was a star for U18 Team USA,
the 6’-1”, 200-pound right-hander’s ability to stick behind the plate make him
a highly touted prospect. More of a line-drive hitter now, more power should
come as he matures, and he has the bat speed to back it up. Can hit the low 90s
on the mound so his arm plays well behind the plate and he makes for a big
target. Some believe he may be better suited for the outfield where his strong
arm, speed and developing power would play well. Committed to Nebraska. http://throughthefencebaseball.com/2014-mlb-draft-top-50/40532#zz88YJZTOG8iEa1Z.99
12-9-13 – Pine Tar Press - 35- C Jakson Reetz Norris HS (Nebraska Commit) Athletic catcher
who is very mature for his age. He also will be looked at as a P where he can
pitch in the low 90’s. If he goes to Nebraska he could see time as a reliever
for Darin Erstad’s Huskers. Scouts like the overall athleticism of Reetz and
while he has the intangibles of a solid backstop he could also be considered
for a corner OF spot in the future. His bat produces plenty of pop and his work
ethic is second to none. (Out of 1st round- Rangers selection around pick 37) http://pinetarpress.com/early-look-2014-mlb-draft/
5.
Kevin Cron
6-10-13 - Kevin Cron, 1B, Texas Christian - What a difference a year
makes. Cron was drafted in the 3rd round
coming out of high school and a year ago, he looked like one of the top power
bats who would be available in the 2014 draft.
Things could not have gone much worse for him in 2013, but the raw power
makes him worth watching over the next year. http://bigleaguefutures.net/1/2013/06/10/2014-mlb-draft-early-college-names-to-know/
6-18-13 - Kevin Cron
- from Don Olson on 6/18/2013 -
Kevin is a massive guy with a wide muscular frame, who should be a good deal
bigger than his brother CJ, but carries it well. He shows plus-plus raw power and the bat
speed is displayed in BP. He is a strong
5 O’ clock guy that has to improve his approach; he needs to stay back and
start working to right field to get him on the solid path. Kevin showed a pull oriented swing in game at
bats this spring, really a fastball only swing that role over on any
break. He has trouble with the outside,
clear hole in the approach. Gets weight
over too quickly, leaving him off balanced with poor swings on change ups and
sliders. The kid is a strong ox and it
does not take much behind his swing to connect with power. Any ironing out in the approach, he could
grade out in the first round. http://bigleaguefutures.net/1/2013/06/19/2014-mlb-draft-profile-kevin-cron/
7-6-13 - Frankie Piliere @FPilierePG
- Monster night for Kevin Cron tonight, 2 homers and now hitting .373 on
Cape @TcuCron00
7-17-13 - Kevin Cron (TCU) - First Base, Falmouth Commodores - .330 BA,
19 R, 21 RBI, 4 HR, 6 SB - After an
explosive week last week, Cron responded with a mediocre stretch. In four
games, he went 2-for-15 with a run and an RBI, striking out more times then he
reached base. While his consistency can be called into question, it is still
hard to ignore the raw numbers. Cron is one week removed from leading virtually
every batting category, and his presence is still being felt. He is tied for
first place in extra-base hits, second in RBIs, tied for second in home runs,
tied for third in runs, and is just outside the top 10 in batting with a
respectable .330 average. Cron is still a very skilled player in all facets of
the game, but he cannot afford another week like this. With an MVP contender in
Hoskins and the upstart Dylan Davis (Oregon St.) challenging him just on his
team alone, he needs to step it up and the struggling Commodores need him to
step it up as well. He is still in the conversation, but this week will be a
big one for Cron. http://capecodbaseball.org/news/league/index.html?article_id=1565
11-13-13 - Kendall Rogers @KendallRogersPG - After a
good summer at the @Official_CCBL, #TCU 1B Kevin Cron is back in business.
Schloss said better pitch recognition/patience
6.
Brett Austin
9-29-13 –
XMLBScout – 12.)C, Brett Austin, N C State, 6'0 195, S/R, a cannon for an arm
and handles the dish as a fielder well, sub 2.0 pop times to 2b and can pick
off runners that aren't alert when they least expect it, he's had some
adjustments to make as a hitter in the collegiate ranks since leaving HS, but
Brett shows some pop to the alleys and makes enough contact to be a 240-250
hitter at the ML level. 8-15 type HR power numbers will come in time, this kid
will get there on his glove and arm alone as well as handling pitchers. 1-3
round type projection again in 2014. http://xmlbscout.angelfire.com/
10-14-13 –
Top ’14 College Hitters - 14. Brett Austin / C / NC State — Austin has done
nothing over his first two seasons to remind anyone that he was a day-one pick
in 2011, but a switch-hitting catcher with raw offensive ability is someone you
have to keep an eye on. http://mlbdraftinsider.com/2013/10/top-14-for-14-college-hitters/
7.
Grayson Greiner
6-10-13
- Grayson Greiner, C, South Carolina -
The South Carolina catcher has a big frame and shows a strong arm. He has a quick bat and projects to hit for
more power than he has shown to this point. http://bigleaguefutures.net/1/2013/06/10/2014-mlb-draft-early-college-names-to-know/
9-29-13 – XMLBScout – 6.)C, Grayson Greiner, South Carolina, 6'5 215,
R/R, one of best catchers in collegiate baseball for 2014, throws well above
ave with sub 2.0 pop times and presence to be a strong ML catcher for a long
time, has enough bat speed and strength to hit 250 and drive in some runs from
the 6-7 hole spot and hit 15-20 HR's on occasion, best suited as a defensive
guy, a gamer with good hands and shifts well defensively to be solid ML
catcher. Top 10 picks for 2014!! http://xmlbscout.angelfire.com/
8.
Mark Zagunis
5-28-13 - Mark Zagunis, C/OF, Virginia Tech - One of the more athletic
catchers you will find, the 6’-1”, 200-pound right-hander stole 17 bases in 22
attempts as a freshman. He also hit .344 with 13 doubles, five home runs, 34
RBI with a slash line of .430/.513/.943 over 49 games, striking out just 25
times. He has started the year out hitting .415 (22-for-53) for the Hokies with
five doubles, a home run, 14 RBI and six stolen bases. It remains to be seen if
he will stick at catcher or end up in a corner outfield position. His bat and
athleticism will find a way into a lineup at the next level. http://throughthefencebaseball.com/2014-mlb-draft/29840#fm24otWuYCEocLQZ.99
6-9-13 -
30.Mark Zagunis, C (Virginia Tech): Was a fixture of the Hokies lineup
in 2013, and should be a nice all-around value next spring http://www.minorleaguerundown.com/2013/06/09/2014-mlb-draft-top-30-prospects/
6-10-13 - Mark Zagunis, C,
Virginia Tech - Zagunis is a good athlete with good tools across the
board. He has a line drive swing and
shows a good eye at the plate. Zagunis
is versatile in the field, showing the ability to play behind the plate or in
the outfield. http://bigleaguefutures.net/1/2013/06/10/2014-mlb-draft-early-college-names-to-know/
9.
AJ Murray
from Don Olson 6/18/2013 - AJ Murray has a compact athletic build with
some muscular development, good development through the wrists, should round
out into a solid 225-230 athlete. His
Footwork around 1st needs work, looks a bit lost, but new to position that
repetitions could smooth it out. He did
show the chops to play behind the plate as prep player. AJ should be the catch full time next spring
and value could soar. At the plate, AJ
shows a good quite setup, but a bit heavy lift and load. He has mainly a compact swing that routinely
finds the inner half of the ball, but it can get a tad long through the zone.
He has the bat speed to keep the barrel on a solid line drive path, so the drop
is negligent at this stage. Shows gap
power to all fields and with project-ability and strength left it could be
power to all fields. He really rides
well with outside fastballs, and shows the ability to stay back and drive
sliders. http://bigleaguefutures.net/1/2013/06/19/2014-mlb-draft-profile-aj-murray/
10.
Garrett Kennedy
6-16-13 -
Player: Garrett Kennedy - Position:
C School: Miami
Height/Weight: 6’1/185 Bats/Throws:
L/R 2014 Class: College Junior Scouting Report: Defense first catcher Stance starts open Patient approach A bit more strength in bat then he has shown
to this point Moves well behind the
plate Shows excellent blocking
ability Strong arm
11.
Tommy Pincin
6-16-13 -
Player: Tommy Pincin Position:
C School: Upland (CA)
Height/Weight: 6’0/190 Bats/Throws:
R/R 2014 Class: High School Senior Scouting Report: Strong, solid build Very good bat speed Power projects well Moves well behind the plate Average arm strength Accurate throws Top recorded pop of 1.90 Top recorded 60 time of 6.79 http://bigleaguefutures.net/1/2013/06/16/2014-mlb-draft-profile-tommy-pincin/
12.
Nate Causey
6-27-13 -
Player: Nate Causey Position:
C School: Arizona State
Date of Birth: 3/6/1993 Height/Weight: 6’2/236
Bats/Throws: L/R 2014 Class:
College Junior Previously
Drafted: 2011, 46th rd, Rockies Scouting Report: from Don Olsen on 6/18/2013 - Nate has a
thick build, strong lower half, will fill into a Jim Thome type build. Strong BP, lots of strength to his game,
shows pull power. Hands have a strong
load and bat shows a bit of wrap that leaves him long through the zone. He has a collapsing backside with some forced
lift to the swing. He shows the bat
speed and strength, heavy pull power approach in a “mash or slash” type
offensive game. http://bigleaguefutures.net/1/2013/06/27/2014-mlb-draft-profile-nate-causey/
13.
Jose Trevino
6-18-13 - Player:
Jose Trevino Position: C/IF
School: Oral Roberts Date of Birth: 11/28/1992
Height/Weight: 5’11/195 Bats/Throws:
R/R 2014 Class: College Junior Scouting Report: from Don Olsen on 6/18/2013
- Jose has a compact athletic build with a thick lower half, good muscular
development and gives off a bit of Raul Mondesi body comparison. He starts off with ear hole high hands, not
much of a trigger to get the bat head going.
There is a lot of raw power in the bat, gets a good amount of leverage
and backspin in BP, translates better into games from last year. The bat speed is present and the path is line
drive with a touch of loft, ideal. He
can turn on speed and shows the ability to stay back and hammer a break. He has more pull power, but showed the ability
to drive it into the opposite gap. Jose
has the quick twitch first step and charge to stay at 3B with an above average
to plus arm. http://bigleaguefutures.net/1/2013/06/27/2014-mlb-draft-profile-jose-trevino/
14.
Brandon Chapman
7-11-13 - Jheremy Brown
@JBrownPG - 2014 C Brandon Chapman with
an exclamation point, putting Marucci up 5-0 with a 3run homerun that go out in
a hurry over LF fence #PGTourney
15.
Michael Conger
7-14-13 - A few top players we are tracking at
the PW Finals in Port St. Lucie, FL thus far that are 2014 grads or
YOUNGER. Still plenty more to come! -
(7) Mike Conger (2014, C/ 1B) All American Prospects - Good catch and throw
guy. Quiet behind the plate. Strong hands with potential to improve at plate. http://prospectwire.com/pw/article.php?id=440
16.
Handsome
Monica
7-2-13 - 2014 Top 100 High School Prospects - 42.
Handsome Monica- C, St. Paul’s (LA) HS http://www.ninebaseball.org/Wordpress/jeff-sullivans-top-100-2014-prospects/
2013 East Coast Pro Showcase Top 50
Prospects - 43. Handsome Monica – C,
St. Paul’s (LA) HS - Has a serious power bat and showed good pop times at TOS
and ECP. http://www.ninebaseball.org/Wordpress/sullys-top-50-ecp-prospects/
9-11-13 - Sully’s 2014 Top 100 MLB HS Draft Prospects – 78.Handsome
Monica – C, St. Paul’s (LA) HS http://www.ninebaseball.org/Wordpress/sullys-2014-top-100-mlb-hs-draft-prospects/
17.
Griffin Helms
7-2-13 - 2014 Top 100 High School Prospects - 49.
Griffin Helms- C, Norcross (GA) HS http://www.ninebaseball.org/Wordpress/jeff-sullivans-top-100-2014-prospects/
9-11-13 - Sully’s 2014 Top 100 MLB HS Draft Prospects – 60.Griffin Helms
– C, Norcross (GA) HS http://www.ninebaseball.org/Wordpress/sullys-2014-top-100-mlb-hs-draft-prospects/
18.
John Jones
7-2-13 - 2014 Top 100 High School Prospects - 53.
John Jones- C, East River (FL) HS http://www.ninebaseball.org/Wordpress/jeff-sullivans-top-100-2014-prospects/
9-11-13 - Sully’s 2014 Top 100 MLB HS Draft Prospects – 81.John Jones –
C, East River (FL ) HS http://www.ninebaseball.org/Wordpress/sullys-2014-top-100-mlb-hs-draft-prospects/
19.
JJ
Schwartz
7-2-13 - 2014 Top 100 High School Prospects - 60. JJ
Schwarz- C, Palm Beach Gardens (FL) HS http://www.ninebaseball.org/Wordpress/jeff-sullivans-top-100-2014-prospects/
2013 East Coast Pro Showcase Top 50 Prospects - 16. Forrest Wall – INF, Orangewood
Christian (FL) HS - Was the best hitter at ECP, including a home run. Squared
up the ball in every at bat and really made a name for himself. http://www.ninebaseball.org/Wordpress/sullys-top-50-ecp-prospects/
9-11-13 - Sully’s 2014 Top 100 MLB HS Draft Prospects – 17.JJ Schwarz –
C, Palm Beach Gardens (FL) HS http://www.ninebaseball.org/Wordpress/sullys-2014-top-100-mlb-hs-draft-prospects/
11-21-13 – BA Top 100 High School Players - 38 JJ Schwarz C R/R 6-1 193
Palm Beach (Fla.) Gardens Florida http://www.baseballamerica.com/college/2014-high-school-top-100-with-commitments/
12-10-13 – TTF – Top 50 HS Players - 33. J.J. Schwarz, C, Palm Beach HS
(FL) - The 6′-2″ right-hander was a monster for U18 Team USA, hitting
.429/.452/.536 to help the US win the gold medal in Taiwan. He shows big-time
power potential due to his excellent bat speed and strong wrists. With good footwork
and a strong arm, he has a legit shot to remain at catcher and scouts will be
watching him closely this season. Committed to Florida. http://throughthefencebaseball.com/2014-mlb-draft-top-50/40532#zz88YJZTOG8iEa1Z.99
20.
Bryce Carter
7-2-13 - 2014 Top 100 High School Prospects - 95. Bryce Carter- C, Cascia Hall Prep
(OK) http://www.ninebaseball.org/Wordpress/jeff-sullivans-top-100-2014-prospects/
8-3-13 - Player: Bryce Carter Primary Position: C
Secondary Position(s): OF Height/Weight: 6’1/195
Bats/Throws: L/R Home Town:
Tulsa, OK School: Cascia Hall
Travel Team(s): Dallas
Tigers Class of: 2014
Committed To: Stanford Scouting Notes: - 2013 Tournament of Stars
notes from Don Olsen: - Bryce has a decent frame, present development that
should fill out a bit more into the 210-215 pound range. He gives off a little bit to Ed Herrmann.
Little trigger, needs to quite the back foot and rotate, but bat speed and path
are ideal for natural loft in swing.
There is some thunder in the bat down the line, especially once he fills
out, good present backspin to project.
Arm strength is okay, but fast twitch catch and release, really hops out
the set. Caught two in game POP for
1.97 and 1.98, sound fundamentally.
Solid receiving skills and provides a good target, rounds out to above
average defensive game. http://bigleaguefutures.net/1/2013/08/03/2014-mlb-draft-profile-bryce-carter/
9-11-13 - Sully’s 2014 Top 100 MLB HS Draft Prospects – 67.Bryce Carter-
C, Cascia Hall Prep (OK) http://www.ninebaseball.org/Wordpress/sullys-2014-top-100-mlb-hs-draft-prospects/
21.
Mike Rivera
7-2-13- - 2014 Top 100 High School
Prospects - 97. Mike Rivera- C, Venice (FL) HS http://www.ninebaseball.org/Wordpress/jeff-sullivans-top-100-2014-prospects/
9-11-13 - Sully’s 2014 Top 100 MLB HS Draft Prospects – 70.Mike Rivera –
C/INF, Venice (FL) HS http://www.ninebaseball.org/Wordpress/sullys-2014-top-100-mlb-hs-draft-prospects/
10-30-13 - Clint Longenecker/BA – WWBA World Championship - The Florida
Burn, made up exclusively of players from the Sunshine State, had a strong
balance of run scoring and run prevention to advance to the championship game.
Catcher Michael Rivera, an offensive star for Team USA committed to Florida,
from Venice (Fla.) High hit four doubles and five walks against one walk,
finishing with a .286/.423/.476 line. http://www.baseballamerica.com/draft/evoshield-canes-win-perfect-game-wwba-world-championship/
22.
Devon Fisher
7-2-13 - 2014 Top 100 High School
Prospects - 98. Devon Fisher- C, Greenbrier Christian Academy (VA) http://www.ninebaseball.org/Wordpress/jeff-sullivans-top-100-2014-prospects/
2013 East Coast Pro Showcase Top 50 Prospects - 28. Devon Fisher – C, Western Branch (VA)
HS - Liked Fisher a lot at TOS, but he played even better here at ECP. Really
impressive behind the plate and with the bat. http://www.ninebaseball.org/Wordpress/sullys-top-50-ecp-prospects/
8-20-13 - LOS
ANGELES - The Blue team used a pair of home runs and a five-run first inning to
beat the Red team, 10-2, in Game 3 of the 2013 USA Baseball 18U National Team
Trials at Dodger Stadium on Monday evening – C
Devon Fisher (Portsmouth, Va.) wasted no time getting acquainted to
playing in a major league stadium.
following up RBI hits from Jakson Reetz (Hickman, Neb.) and Scott Hurst
(Glendora, Calif.), Fisher launched a two-run home run into the left field
seats to give the Blue team a 5-0 lead in the bottom of the first. The catcher
followed up the home run with a triple to right center in the bottom of the
fourth, finishing the night 2-for-3 with a walk. http://web.usabaseball.com/article.jsp?ymd=20130820&content_id=57577990&vkey=news_usab
9-11-13 -
Sully’s 2014 Top 100 MLB HS Draft Prospects – 39.Devon Fisher – C, Western
Branch (VA) HS http://www.ninebaseball.org/Wordpress/sullys-2014-top-100-mlb-hs-draft-prospects/
11-21-13 – BA
Top 100 High School Players - 73 Devon Fisher C R/R 6-0 206 Western Branch HS,
Portsmouth, Va. Virginia http://www.baseballamerica.com/college/2014-high-school-top-100-with-commitments/
23.
Chase Vellott
7-24-13 -
Chase Vallot, c, St. Thomas, Youngsville, La./Marucci Elite - The 6-foot, 200-pound Vallot has a compact,
physical build and muscular lower half. He has a strong arm capable of pop
times in the 1.9-2.0 second range. His hands and receiving skills are
developing. With a wide base and minimal stride, the strong-bodied backstop
produces good raw power. The Mississippi State recruit has good athleticism for
the position and has posted average running times to first base. Vallot is one
of the youngest players in the class and will not turn 18 until the end of the
minor league season next year. http://www.baseballamerica.com/draft/tyler-koleks-heavy-fastball-among-tournament-of-stars-standouts/
7-25-13 – Top 30 High School
Prospects For 2014 Draft - 19. Chase Vallot, C, St. Thomas More HS (LA) -
6'0/205, R/R, Draft Day Age: 17.79, Mississippi State commit, Full Report -
Quick Take: Vallot is just five days older than Forbes in the competition for
youngest player in the class and also brings a lot of tools to the table. He
has an ability to stick behind the plate with an above average arm and a
powerful, sturdy frame that already generates average raw power with a good mix
of bat speed and strength. http://sbb.scout.com/2/1310090.html
2013 East Coast Pro Showcase Top
50 Prospects - 13. Chase Vallot – C,
St. Thomas More (LA) HS - One of the elite bats in the class. Big time power
and hits everything hard. Also stands out behind the plate. http://www.ninebaseball.org/Wordpress/sullys-top-50-ecp-prospects/
8-14-13 – Through The Fence – Top
50 Prospects – 44. Chase Vallot, C, St. Thomas More HS (LA) - One of the
youngest players in the draft, the 6’-0”, 205-pound right-hander generates a
ton of raw power due to his bat speed and strong wrists. His strong arm, size
and footwork should allow him to stick at a premium position and he also has
pretty good speed. Committed to Mississippi State. http://throughthefencebaseball.com/2014-mlb-draft-top-50-prospects/36463#mwWwsFxSUZy7YC5V.99
8-23-13 - Player: Chase Vallot
Primary Position: C Height/Weight: 6’0/210
Bats/Throws: R/R Home Town:
Youngsville, LA School: St. Thomas More Travel Team(s): Marucci Elite
Class of: 2014 Committed To:
Mississippi State - Scouting Notes: 2013 USA Tournament of Stars notes
from Don Olsen: Chase is thick compact athletic build in an Austin Romine type
mold. His swing has a little load and drops a tad early, leaving him a little
long, but good bat speed to work with down the line. The swing has a line drive path with a bit of
loft. He has a patient approach that shows the plate coverage to work gap to
gap type production, may show above average power. Defensively, he shows a
clean set up, quite footwork, high caliber receiver. Chase possesses a strong arm with quick
transfer that already POP sub http://bigleaguefutures.net/1/2013/08/22/2014-mlb-draft-profile-chase-vallot/
8-15-13 - Under Armour All-Star
Game – Chase Vallot, C: If the Cubs
can't land Jackson or feel like he can't stick at catcher, Vallot is the next
best prep option. There's a lot to like
about Vallot, starting with a strong arm and great pop times (1.92 seconds)
though like most H.S. catchers, he still needs work on his receiving
skills. Vallot has a strong build and
should hit for power and as a bonus, is a pretty good athlete. He's someone the Cubs could certainly be
interested in if he lasts to their second pick -- but Vallot also has a chance
to shoot up higher into the first round with a good season. http://www.chicagonow.com/cubs-den/2013/08/2014-mlb-draft-ua-game-roster-and-preview-plus-more-tickets-and-meet-up-information/
9-4-13 – Mack’s Mock Draft v1.0 –
22 – C Chase Vellott – St. Thomas More (LA) HS – There’s a lot of good catching
in this draft and Vellott is one of them. Has a strong arm capable of pop times
in the 1.9-2.0 second range. Vallot is one of the youngest players in the class
and will not turn 18 until the end of the minor league season next year
9-8-13 -
9-11-13 - Sully’s 2014 Top 100 MLB
HS Draft Prospects – 16.Chase Vallot – C, St. Thomas More (LA) HS http://www.ninebaseball.org/Wordpress/sullys-2014-top-100-mlb-hs-draft-prospects/
9-30-13 – TTF Mock 2.0 - 34.
Cleveland Indians — Chase Vallot, C, St. Thomas More HS (LA) One of the
youngest players in the draft, the 6’-0”, 205-pound right-hander generates a
ton of raw power due to his bat speed and strong wrists. His strong arm, size
and footwork should allow him to stick at a premium position and he also has
pretty good speed. Another player I got to see at Wrigley, he hit a couple
bombs out of the park with ease and showed a polished approach at the plate during
the game. Committed to Mississippi State. http://throughthefencebaseball.com/2014-mlb-mock-draft-2-0-draft-order-set/38280#5E3F5j1jWOgE69bJ.99
12-10-13 – TTF – Top 50 HS Players
- 31. Chase Vallot, C/OF, St. Thomas More HS (LA) - One of the youngest players
in the draft, the 6’-0”, 205-pound right-hander generates a ton of raw power
due to his bat speed and strong wrists. His strong arm, size and footwork could
allow him to stick at a premium position but many believe a move to a corner
outfield position is likely. Another player I got to see at Wrigley, he hit a
couple bombs out of the park with ease and showed a polished approach at the
plate during the game. Committed to Mississippi State. http://throughthefencebaseball.com/2014-mlb-draft-top-50/40532#zz88YJZTOG8iEa1Z.99
24.
Drew Lugbauer
2013 East Coast Pro Showcase Top
50 Prospects - 21. Drew Lugbauer – C,
Arlington (NY) HS - Made a bigger name for himself than any player at ECP. Has
some big, easy raw power and can really hit. http://www.ninebaseball.org/Wordpress/sullys-top-50-ecp-prospects/
9-11-13 - Sully’s 2014 Top 100 MLB
HS Draft Prospects – 38.Drew Lugbauer – C, Arlington (NY) HS http://www.ninebaseball.org/Wordpress/sullys-2014-top-100-mlb-hs-draft-prospects/
10-28-13 – Jim Callis - The Sports
Zone had a pair of intriguing up-the-middle players. Catcher Drew Lugbauer
showed off arm strength (erasing Cameron on an attempted steal of third base in
the first inning) and power (pulling a home run over the right-field fence in
the second). The Michigan recruit is big for a catcher at 6-foot-4 and 210
pounds. http://ht.ly/qeYJz
25.
Benito Santiago
2013 East Coast Pro Showcase Top
50 Prospects - 31. Benito Santiago –
C, Coral Springs Christian Academy (FL) - Was fantastic behind the plate and
with the stick at ECP. Can really run, especially for a catcher. http://www.ninebaseball.org/Wordpress/sullys-top-50-ecp-prospects/
9-11-13 - Sully’s 2014 Top 100 MLB
HS Draft Prospects – 47.Benito Santiago – C, Coral Springs Christian Academy
(FL) http://www.ninebaseball.org/Wordpress/sullys-2014-top-100-mlb-hs-draft-prospects/
11-21-13 – BA Top 100 High School
Players - 90 Benito Santiago C L/R 5-9 166 Coral Springs (Florida) Academy
Tennessee http://www.baseballamerica.com/college/2014-high-school-top-100-with-commitments/
26.
Tim Susnara
8-10-13 - New Balance Area Code
games - Tim Susnara (CA) has looked good behind the plate all week and had a
1.98 pop time in the game on a throw down to second. He also picked up a base
hit to left, fighting off an up and in fastball. http://prospectinsider.com/view/2013-area-codes:-day-4-notes/
11-21-13 – BA Top 100 High School
Players - 58 Tim Susnara C L/R 5-10 188 St. Francis HS, Redwood City, Calif.
Oregon http://www.baseballamerica.com/college/2014-high-school-top-100-with-commitments/
27.
Cole Tucker
8-23-13 - Player: Cole Tucker
Primary Position: SS Height/Weight: 6’3/175
Bats/Throws: S/R Home Town: Phoenix, AZ
School: Mountain Pointe Class of:
2014 Committed To: Arizona
Scouting Notes: 2013 Tournament of Stars notes from Don Olsen: Cole is a
tall thin frame with a good deal of projection, very little lower half
development with long arms, hands and feet big for frame, could continue to
grow. He is a little noisy in the box
from the left side, good bat speed, path with a bit of lift. Cole has gap power and ability to turn on
velocity. Right side was a little more
natural, path was similar, but more line drive path. Both sides show the bat speed and patience,
works the ball to all fields. Cole
displays above average to plus speed, could be a high doubles producing bat
with developing power. Plus arm strength
with carry, moves around well, first step burst, lateral range to both
sides. His footwork around the bag is
fluid, quality defensive player. http://bigleaguefutures.net/1/2013/08/22/2014-mlb-draft-profile-cole-tucker/
28.
Colton Shaver
9-11-13 - Sully’s 2014 Top 100 MLB
HS Draft Prospects – 99.Colton Shaver – C, Jordan (UT) HS http://www.ninebaseball.org/Wordpress/sullys-2014-top-100-mlb-hs-draft-prospects/
29.
Slade Heggen
9-11-13 - Sully’s 2014 Top 100 MLB
HS Draft Prospects – 100.Slade Heggen – C, Loyala Sacred Heart (MT) HS http://www.ninebaseball.org/Wordpress/sullys-2014-top-100-mlb-hs-draft-prospects/
30.
Ladson Montgomery
Kendall Rogers @KendallRogersPG - Also, Sr. C Ladson Montgomery will have an
operation on his left hand tomorrow, but he'll be fine and ready to go in the
spring
31.
Evan Skoug
10-27-13 – PG Showcase Jupiter -
On the offensive side, Evan Skoug (Libertyville HS, Ill.), a 5-foot-11,
200-pound lefthanded hitting catcher, showed an approach and short swing while
hitting a mammoth blast to right field for the Midwest Reds Scout Team. The TCU
commit, who crushed a similar shot at East Coast Pro in early August, drove a
fastball to center field in his first at-bat before depositing his two-run jack
in his second plate appearance. http://www.baseballamerica.com/draft/projectable-righties-rule-as-playoff-push-begins-in-jupiter/
10-30-13 - Clint Longenecker/BA –
WWBA World Championship - Although he was not a part of the championship squad,
Reds Scout Team catcher Evan Skoug won the tournament’s most valuable player
award by hitting .636/.800/1.000 with a double and a home run. The
lefthanded-hitting Texas Christian commit from Libertyville (Ill.) High had
eight walks against one strikeout. Skoug is a physical beast with a powerful
lower half, sloped shoulders and strength throughout his large frame at
5-foot-11, 200 pounds. He is a hard-nosed, high-intensity player with
above-average raw power. http://www.baseballamerica.com/draft/evoshield-canes-win-perfect-game-wwba-world-championship/
11-21-13 – BA Top 100 High School Players - 47
Evan Skoug C L/R 5-9 203 Libertyvile (Ill.) HS Texas Christian http://www.baseballamerica.com/college/2014-high-school-top-100-with-commitments/
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