Michael Conforto
5-28-13 - Michael Conforto, OF, Oregon State - After hitting .349 with 14
doubles, 13 home runs, 76 RBI and a slash line of .438/.601/1.039 as a freshman
last year, the 6’-1”, 200-pound left-hander was showered with awards and had
high expectations coming into this year. After nine games, he was hitting .273
with two doubles, no home runs and four RBI. On Saturday, he went 3-for-7 in a
double-header with his first two home runs of the season and five RBI. On
Sunday, he went 3-for-5 with two more home runs and seven RBI. The bat has
woken up, and I expect a full on assault coming for one of the best overall
hitters in the 2014 MLB draft. http://throughthefencebaseball.com/2014-mlb-draft/29840#fm24otWuYCEocLQZ.99
6-9-13 -
28.Michael Conforto, OF (Oregon State): The PAC-12 outfielder has a
quality hit tool and improving approach, but will need to hit for more power.
Even so, he has a high floor. http://www.minorleaguerundown.com/2013/06/09/2014-mlb-draft-top-30-prospects/
6-10-13 - Michael Conforto, OF, Oregon
State - A scout’s quick take on Conforto was that “This kid can flat out rake.
I think he’s going to be the best bat in the Pac-12 next year, if not in
2013.” He has very good bat speed with
lift. The term “the ball jumps off his
bat” is one of the most overused in baseball, but it is definitely appropriate
in Conforto’s case. http://bigleaguefutures.net/1/2013/06/10/2014-mlb-draft-early-college-names-to-know/
6-12-13 - Player: Michael Conforto Position:
OF School:
Oregon State Date of Birth:
3/1/1993 Height/Weight:
6’1/215 Bats/Throws:
L/R 2014 Class:
College Junior
Scouting Report:
One of the top college bats for
2014 Strong, muscular build
Open stance Smooth
swing with lift Excellent bat speed Plus
raw power
Ball jumps off
bat
6-9-13 - 21. Arizona Diamondbacks — Michael Conforto,
OF, Oregon State - After an incredible freshman season in which he hit .349
over 58 games with 14 doubles, 13 home runs, 76 RBI and a .438 OBP/.601 SLG,
the 6’-1”, 215 pound left-hander has regressed a bit his sophomore year. Over
58 games, he is hitting .326 with nine home runs, 42 RBI and a .450 OBP/.501
SLG. While he has improved his walk rate and approach, the power numbers are
down. A great talent, he should be among the better college bats available in
the 2014 MLB draft. He has been a little inconsistent in the outfield this
season but shows enough to hold down a corner outfield spot. http://beforeitsnews.com/sports/2013/06/2014-mlb-mock-draft-1-0-no-time-like-the-present-2513748.html?currentSplittedPage=2
7-17-13 – Mike
Conforto, OF, Oregon State - Conforto has a strong, sturdy build at 6'1,
215" that looks like it's all muscle.
He's not going to wow you with his tools the way Turner does but he
makes hard contact consistently, including a pair of HRs in the Tuesday
game. His bat is his main weapon as he
should hit for average that he'll supplement with walks and above average
power. Defensively he's probably
relegated to LF. He's a little thick legged
and doesn't have great range nor did he display good arm strength. That puts a tremendous burden on his bat, but
it looks like it's capable of carrying the load. http://www.chicagonow.com/cubs-den/2013/07/looking-ahead-to-the-2014-and-2015-mlb-draft-notes-from-the-collegiate-national-team-games/
7-21-13 - Cuba’s Norge Ruiz dominated his first time
through the order, striking out five of the first nine batters faced. The second
time through the order got off to a strong start for Team USA as Trea Turner
(NC State) opened the fourth with a base hit to left center. LSU’s Alex Bregman
followed with a base knock to give Team USA a pair of base runners. With one
out and runners on the corners, Michael Conforto (Oregon State) broke the
scoreless tie with a sacrifice fly to left. http://ht.ly/2yvWIz
8-14-13 – Through The Fence – Top 50 Prospects – 11.
Michael Conforto, OF, Oregon State - Maybe the best pure hitter available in
the 2014 MLB draft, the 6’-2”, 215-pound right-hander uses the whole field and
has a great approach at the plate. I got a chance to see him hit when the
Collegiate National team played at Kane County, and I was extremely impressed
by the way he handles himself at the plate — waiting for his pitch and driving
it to the gaps with ease. He hit .328/.447/.526 over 65 games as a sophomore
with 11 home runs and 41 walks. He’s not going to steal many bases, and he will
most likely end up in left field. His bat is what will land him in the first
round. http://throughthefencebaseball.com/2014-mlb-draft-top-50-prospects/36463#mwWwsFxSUZy7YC5V.99
9-4-13 – Mack’s Mock Draft v1.0 – 12 – OF - Michael
Conforto – Oregon State – This is a 6-1 bulldog type hitter. Michael
Choice-like projected power. I expect he
will end this upcoming season as one of the top power hitters in college.
9-30-13 – TTF Mock 2.0 - 18. New York Yankees —
Michael Conforto, OF, Oregon State Maybe the best pure hitter available in the
2014 MLB draft, the 6’-2”, 215-pound right-hander uses the whole field and has
a great approach at the plate. Surprising that he falls this far in the 2014
MLB mock draft, I got a chance to see him hit when the Collegiate National team
played at Kane County, and I was extremely impressed by the way he handles
himself at the plate — waiting for his pitch and driving it to the gaps with
ease. He hit .328/.447/.526 over 65 games as a sophomore with 11 home runs and
41 walks. He’s not going to steal many bases, and he will most likely end up in
left field. His bat is what will land him in the first round. http://throughthefencebaseball.com/2014-mlb-mock-draft-2-0-draft-order-set/38280#5E3F5j1jWOgE69bJ.99
9-29-13 – XMLBScout – 15.) OF, Michael Conforto,
Oregon St, 5'11 190, L/L, a hitter with good enough defensive skills to reach
ML, shows short compact stroke with gap power to RF, should hit 15-20 HR in pro
ball, enough speed to be respected and defensively won't be a liability, best
suited for the corner OF. Top 4 round guy for 2014! One of best offensive tools
hitter coming out of the college ranks for 2014. http://xmlbscout.angelfire.com/
10-14-13 – Top ’14 College Hitters - 13. Michael
Conforto / LF-1B / Oregon State — He likely won’t provide much value with the
glove or on the bases, but he’s been extremely productive for Oregon State and
should hit enough to stick in left field someday. http://mlbdraftinsider.com/2013/10/top-14-for-14-college-hitters/
10-15-13 – Baseball America - 18. Michael Conforto,
of, Oregon State: More swing and miss than scouts would like mitigate a
physical, powerful corner profile. http://www.baseballamerica.com/college/2014-draft-top-50-october-2013-carlos-rodon/
11-27-13 – Big League Futures Top 25 Poll – 11 Derek Fisher OF Virginia http://bigleaguefutures.net/1/2013/11/26/mlb-draft-top-25-prospects-poll/
B/R – 11-21-13 - 28. Oakland Athletics: Michael
Conforto, OF/1B, Oregon State University - A 6’1”, 215-pound left-hander
hitter, Michael Conforto stands out for his power potential—but unfortunately
not much else. Conforto is a mature hitter with plus raw power thanks to
above-average bat speed and an ability to consistently drive the ball with
backspin carry. Because he’s gradually adjusted his approach over the last year
to produce more in-game power, the utility of his hit tool may be tied to his
strikeout rate. Defensively, Conforto is limited to left field due to
below-average arm strength and speed, as well as his shaky instincts and stiff
actions. And if he eventually moves to first base, well, there will be even
more pressure for his power to develop. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1860341-2014-mlb-mock-draft-early-first-round-projections-for-all-30-teams/page/10
1-3-14 – TTF Baseball - 26. Oakland Athletics —
Michael Conforto, OF, Oregon State - One of the better bats available in the
2014 MLB draft, the 6’-2”, 215 pound right-hander uses the whole field and has
a great approach at the plate. I got a chance to see him hit when the
Collegiate National team played at Kane County, and I was extremely impressed
by the way he handles himself at the plate — waiting for his pitch and driving
it to the gaps with ease. He hit .328/.447/.526 over 65 games as a sophomore
with 11 home runs and 41 walks. He’s not going to steal many bases, and he will
most likely end up in left field. His bat is what will land him in the first
round. http://throughthefencebaseball.com/2014-mlb-draft-2/40753#ppGUqI6CbWFvzsPf.99
1-20-14 – PG Preseason College All-Americans –
Outfield - Michael Conforto, Oregon State - 2013 Stats: .328 AVG, 14 2B, 1 3B,
11 HR, 47 RBI, 41 BB, 47 SO, 6 SB There are only a couple of hitters in college
baseball that would be more feared than Conforto. Conforto is a pure hitter and
has advanced skills in other areas, too. Conforto has an elite arm in left
field, and offensively, he led the Beavers last season with big-time power
despite hitting in a home ballpark that typically isn’t conducive to amazing
power numbers. Conforto has a stocky/compact frame and is expected to have a
productive spring as the nation’s No. 17 overall prospect. http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=9294
2-19 – TTF - 10 college players on the rise - Michael
Conforto, OF, Oregon State (24)
Considered one of the best bats in the 2014 MLB draft, the 6’-2”, 215
pound right-hander has been on fire out of the gate. After going 0-for-4 in the
opener, he has gone 7-for-10 over his last three games with two doubles, a
triple, 11 RBI and has drawn six walks to no strikeouts. Conforto’s ability to
wait on his pitch and utilize his excellent bat speed allows him to spray the
ball to all fields. http://throughthefencebaseball.com/2014-mlb-draft-10-college-players-rise/41224#Brkvtc4VfkP16udZ.99
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