1-24-14 – The New York Mets have a system with a number of
starting pitching prospects close to the major leagues, so they may stay away
from safer picks such as Vanderbilt’s Tyler Beede or LSU’s Aaron Nola. However,
the organization may be enticed to add a pitcher with an incredibly high
ceiling, such as Touki Toussaint.
Toussaint is one of the riskier picks at the top of the draft, but he has as
high a ceiling as any prospect out there. He has a live fastball that works in
the mid- to high 90s and one of the best curveballs the draft has seen in
recent memory (you can see for yourself in the above video). Also, he is still
in high school and has a projectable frame, which allows scouts to dream about
what this young man can become. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1934895-4-prospects-the-new-york-mets-could-target-in-the-2014-mlb-draft/page/3
1-27-14 – BP - Positional Preview: High School Catchers - |
C/3B | Venice (Venice, FL) | Commit: Florida
Height/Weight: 5-foot-10/180 pounds
B/T: R/R Draft Day Age: 18y 6m Michael
Rivera is a well-rounded catcher, showing fluid actions behind the plate, a
feel for blocking and deadening the ball, and relatively quiet hands. His arm
is adequate, playing up some when the transfer is at its cleanest, and the
profile appears to be that of a catcher long term, albeit one with limited
impact. Offensively it’s not a sexy package, but the Florida commit shows an
ability to find the ball with the barrel despite some hitchiness and a swing
that’s often too geared to pull. A good spring could push Rivera up draft
boards as someone who grades out solid at a premium position but lacks the
ceiling of some of his contemporaries. http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=22662
1-3-14 – TTF Baseball - 46. Seattle Mariners — 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-2/40753#ppGUqI6CbWFvzsPf.99
11-21-13 – BA Top 100 High School Players - 43 Justin Smith OF R/R 6-3 196 Bartram
Trail, St. Johns, Fla. Miami http://www.baseballamerica.com/college/2014-high-school-top-100-with-commitments/
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