3/28/14

Marcus Wilson, Tyler Kolek, Aaron Nola, Ti’Quan Forbes, K.J. Bryant



2-8-14 - Todd Gold ‏@TGold_PG  -  2014 OF Marcus Wilson (Los Angeles, CA) hammered pair of 2Bs, 1 to CF 1 to LCF, ran 6.44 60 yard dash.


3-25-14 – MLB Draft Insider Mock – 03   Tyler Kolek          RHP        Shepherd HS (Tex.) - I actually considered putting Kolek ahead of Rodon, but at the end of the day I couldn’t pull the trigger. That being said, Kolek has been sensational this year, and has a legit chance of being the first prep right-hander to ever go No. 1. He throws hard. http://mlbdraftinsider.com/2014/03/the-board-2014-volume-ii/

2-5-14 - Aaron Nola, RHP, LSU - While he may not have the upside as others on this list, and he may not have the ideal size you want in a frontline starter at 6’-1” and 185 pounds, not many can toss a game like Nola. A pinpoint control artist, he went 12-1 with a 1.57 ERA, 0.80 WHIP and 122 K/18 BB over 126 innings as a sophomore. As a freshman, he had 89 K/7 BB over 89.2 innings and 40 of those strikeouts were looking. He features a plus, low-90s fastball with nasty sink to it. He offsets his fastball with a deceptive change-up that freezes hitters. He also adds a 77-80 mph curveball with depth that flashes plus potential. His three-pitch mix, great command of all of them, and mentality on the mound, make him one of the better pitchers in the 2014 MLB draft and a safe pick if there is such a thing. http://throughthefencebaseball.com/2014-mlb-draft-dark-horse-candidates-chicago-cubs-first-pick/41075#UeYBipV5rOuYd7xE.99

1-3-14 – TTF Baseball - 36. Miami Marlins — Ti’Quan Forbes, SS, Columbia HS (MS) - At 6’-4” and 180 pounds, the right-hander oozes potential due to his defensive abilities, strong arm, plus speed (6.4/60) and developing raw power. He has shown a patient approach at the plate, driving the ball to all fields, and his size suggests more power will come. He hit .391/.447/.758 as a junior with only seven strikeouts over 103 plate appearances. If teams believe he can stick at shortstop, he could shoot up draft boards. Committed to Mississippi. 

11-21-13 – BA Top 100 High School Players - 71 K.J. Bryant OF R/R 5-10 180 Wade Hampton HS, Taylors, S.C. Clemson http://www.baseballamerica.com/college/2014-high-school-top-100-with-commitments/

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