Tyler Beede
5-23-13 - Tyler Beede, RHP, Vanderbilt - The only other player who has a
chance to challenge Rodon for the top pick in next year’s MLB draft is Beede,
who would be one hell of a consolation prize. The 6’-4” right-hander has three
plus pitches of his own in a mid-90s fastball with great movement, a power
curveball and a deceptive change-up. He doesn’t have quite the command that
Rodon does, but he is just as unhittable. On the year, he is 3-0 with a 1.45
ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 20 K/9 BB over 18.2 innings, allowing just 12 hits for
third-ranked Vandy. LINK
6-6-13 - Mike (Toronto) - are you more bearish on Tyler Beede than
others? (your comment on his W/L record....) – Keith Law - No, I just don't see
any argument that he was top three in the country this year.
6-6-13 - Draft 14 – Q and A with Vanderbilt RHP Tyler Beede
Mack – We’re especially excited here at www.bigleaguefutures.com to be
talking to one of the projected top picks in the 2014 draft, soon to be junior
RHP Tyler Beede. Hey Tyler, I assume you’re all College World Series consumed
right now.
Tyler - Well actually we are preparing for Game one vs. a VERY good
University of Louisville team. We have our hands full and really just focused
on game 1 that is slated to start on Saturday.
Mack – It’s funny… I’m interviewing Nick Burdi at the same time. He says
‘hey’. (out of the interview… don’t let this interview get in the way of your focus on the game… it will
not post up until everything is over and I would update it based on how the
team does). Putting the CWS aside, I don’t have to tell you how important next
year is going to be to you as baseball player. Have you signed up for any showcases
or summer leagues we can look forward to following you once the series is over?
Tyler - Nick is a good friend and fellow "VELOCITY" family
member. Please tell him I said hello and will see him Friday. I have been
blessed to have been asked to be on the College National Team for TEAM USA.
This is truly a DREAM come true. Other than that I will prepare my body at
Cressey Performance in Hudson Mass with Eric Cressey. Eric has been helping me
since 2008 so I stick with him during the off season.
Mack – Nick also passes on his hellos to you. Your game seems quite
complete right now, but will there be anything new you’ll be working on this
summer or is it just some more pounding the zone?
Tyler - This summer , both during TEAM USA as well as off season, I will
be working on commanding my fastball to both sides of the plate. I will break
down video and make adjustments with Coach Bianco and Coach Brown. I have a lot
of faith in what coaches see both live and on video.
Mack – Tyler, I want you to go back to the day you decided that baseball
was going to be the sport that you concentrated your abilities on. How old were
you then, was there a certain person that helped you with that position, and is
he or she still helping you now?
Tyler - I played three sports growing up and into high school. I feel
that both basketball and football really help my mental ability as to how I
handled what I consider impact moments. Example of that would be as a
Quarterback staying poised and composed in a huddle and leading teammates and
within the game of basketball, learning how to slow the game down and work to
execute game plans. I would say after my Sophomore year in high school is when
I knew baseball would be my path in college although I would REALLY enjoy the
opportunity of playing football at the college level.
As to a specific person that has helped me, there have been many. My
father has been there for me since day one, but my biggest mentor would be Eric
Cressey. He truly has taught me how to manage emotions and understand the
strength and conditioning that it takes to play at the highest level. I have
had outstanding youth coaches in my life, Mr. Tim Backlin and Mr. Doug Flink
were my football coaches, Mr Jack Barry and Tim Cummins were my little league
coaches that really taught me the game of baseball and Mr Bill McGuirk was my
basketball coach. I would never be the athlete that I have become without these
people. I have been blessed to have my academic life truly altered by Mr Chris
Margraff. He is still to this day not only a former coach and advisor from my
High School, Lawrence Academy, but a great trusted friend. Lawrence Academy
altered my future and has allowed me to be a successful student at Vanderbilt
University
Mack
– (BTW, Dan Kirby, who just mocked you #1 in the 2014 draft, wishes you good
luck next year). That’s awesome. Your father has done a heads up job touting
you for the Golden Spikes Award. I’m going to leave it here and let the rest of
the pundits ask all the same boring questions. I’ll check back with you before
the 2014 draft and we’ll do this again, but, for now, is there anything you
want to say to the readers of both Mack’s Mets and Big League Futures?
Tyler - Thank you very much for
taking the time to interview me. I would simply like everyone to know that I am
extremely grateful and blessed to have had the opportunity to attend and play
at Vanderbilt University. It has truly helped me become a better man and more
prepared for my future both within and out of the game of baseball. I will continue
to work hard and what ever may happen in a year from now is up to GOD and many
many baseball scouts and executives. My only focus over the next twelve months
will be to get better each and every day in hopes of being a better teammate and help Vanderbilt win a
National Championship.
Mack – Class act!
6-9-13 - 4.Tyler Beede, RHP (Vanderbilt): Live
fastball and a strong breaking ball, but needs to improve his walk rate. Has
clean mechanics and already has the build for pro ball. http://www.minorleaguerundown.com/2013/06/09/2014-mlb-draft-top-30-prospects/
6-9-13 - 1. Miami Marlins — Tyler
Beede, RHP, Vanderbilt - The 6’-4” right-hander is putting together one hell of
a season for the top-ranked Commodores this year and is one of three finalists for
the Golden Spikes award. Over 16 starts, he is 14-0 with a 2.20 ERA, 1.21 WHIP
and 101 K/60 BB over 98.1 innings, allowing just 57 hits. He has an effortless
delivery and the ball jumps out of his hand. He features a classic three-pitch
mix with a mid-90s plus fastball with great movement, a plus power curveball
and a deceptive change-up that freezes hitters. The one knock on him is his
control, which can get wild at times, but once he harnesses that, hitters will
have no chance of getting on base. I feel with his size, stuff and fluid
delivery, he has the most upside of any college pitcher in the 2014 MLB draft.
He gets bonus points for his high character and was named a member of
Collegiate Team USA. http://throughthefencebaseball.com/2014-mlb-mock-draft-1-0-no-time-like-the-present/34008#Vj5KQGPZZT1XUyhx.99
6-10-13 - Tyler Beede, RHP, Vanderbilt - The 2013 SEC Pitcher of the Year
looks like a top 10 selection in next year’s draft. Beede’s stuff is dominant. His fastball sits 93-95 and he can touch
98. His curve can be a plus pitch and he
also throws a good change. The key for
Beede will be improvement of his command. He has walked 60 in 98.1 IP this season and
when he misses, he can miss big. http://bigleaguefutures.net/1/2013/06/10/2014-mlb-draft-early-college-names-to-know
6-11-13 - 2. Tyler Beede, RHP, Vanderbilt: Beede, who didn't sign as a
first-rounder in 2011, is a Golden Spikes Award finalist thanks to a 14-1
record, 2.32 ERA and .187 batting average against. http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130611&content_id=50293726&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb&tcid=tw_article_50293726
6-13-13 - 1. Miami Marlins — Tyler Beede, RHP, Vanderbilt - The 6’-4”
right-hander is putting together one hell of a season for the top-ranked
Commodores this year and is one of three finalists for the Golden Spikes award.
Over 16 starts, he is 14-0 with a 2.20 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 101 K/60 BB over 98.1
innings, allowing just 57 hits. He has an effortless delivery and the ball
jumps out of his hand. He features a classic three-pitch mix in a mid-90s plus
fastball with great movement, a plus power curveball and a deceptive change-up
that freezes hitters. The one knock on him is his control, which can get wild
at times, but once he harnesses that, hitters will have no chance of getting on
base. I feel with his size, stuff and fluid delivery, he has the most upside of
any college pitcher in the 2014 MLB draft. He gets bonus points for his high
character and was named a member of Collegiate Team USA. http://beforeitsnews.com/sports/2013/06/2014-mlb-mock-draft-1-0-no-time-like-the-present-2513748.html?currentSplittedPage=2
6-17-13 - 2. DP: Tyler Beede, RHP, Vanderbilt - Perkin
said Beede (6-foot-4, 215), who declined to sign after Toronto drafted him in
the first round in 2011, may benefit like Stanford's Mark Appel, the No. 1
overall pick last week whose stock improved after being drafted previously and
turning down first-round money. Beede is "a smooth righty with top of the
rotation stuff," Perkin said, noting "a 90-to-94 mph fastball that
peaks at 95, a harsh 78-to-80 curve and a fall-off-the-table 82-to-84
changeup." http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/mlb/news/20130610/draft-prospects-carlos-rodon/#ixzz2WWk0FqzU
6-23-13 - Player:
Tyler Beede Position: RHP
School: Vanderbilt Date of Birth: 5/23/1993
Height/Weight: 6’4/215 Bats/Throws:
R/R 2014 Class: College Junior
Previously Drafted: 2011. 1st rd,
Blue Jays Scouting Report: from Don Olsen on 6/18/2013 Tyler has the bulldog muscular athletic
build, the frame and body to be that work horse to anchor a staff. He has an easy delivery, safe three piece
action that needs to refine extension and release point just a bit more to
improve control. Decent plane on his
fastball shows some backspin elevation that could provide some swing and miss
to the offering. He works the offering
both sides and changes eye levels with it and makes it tough to square up. Long cruising speed 92-94 (95) mph. 2S has
some tail and can provide another swing and miss wrinkle, good ground ball
ability to LHH. Good shape to curve,
quality depth at its best, as release point refinement it should reach plus
ability. Change has two way action with
impressive depth and a touch of arm side fade, offering shows deception. Command and control are points for his
progression, but shows an arsenal that can sit atop of the rotation. Fields position well, very fast twitch
reactions. http://bigleaguefutures.net/1/2013/06/23/2014-mlb-draft-profile-tyler-beede/
7-17-13 – Tyler Beede, RHP,
Vanderbilt - Beede has an ideal, athletic pitchers build (6'4", 215 lbs)
and was anywhere from 91-96 mph on his fastball, but mostly was working with a
two seamer so it was often at the lower end of that range. He also tried to work in curve but had some
issues commanding it. He didn't walk a
batter but he did hit two of them and didn't seem to locate as well he would
have liked. You don't want to get
trapped into scouting results here (3 IP, 3 R) because you'd miss the
boat. The talent is obvious and it
appears Beede may have been working on a few things as he prepares to face
Cuba. http://www.chicagonow.com/cubs-den/2013/07/looking-ahead-to-the-2014-and-2015-mlb-draft-notes-from-the-collegiate-national-team-games/
8-14-13 – Through The Fence – Top 50 Prospects – 3. Tyler Beede, RHP,
Vanderbilt - At 6’-4” and 215 pounds, the right-hander has the size, along with
the stuff, to be an ace at the next level. He features a classic three-pitch
mix with a mid-90s plus fastball with great movement, a plus power curveball
and a deceptive change-up that freezes hitters. Opponents hit just .187 against
him as a sophomore as his ability to miss bats is something to see. The one
knock on him is that he also has a tendency to miss the strike zone. His stuff
and make-up are top notch, however, and if he can harness his control as a
junior, he could challenge Rodon for the top pick. Posted a 2.32 ERA, 1.26 with
103 K/63 BB over 101 innings for the Commodores. http://throughthefencebaseball.com/2014-mlb-draft-top-50-prospects/36463#mwWwsFxSUZy7YC5V.99
Top 5 MLB Draft Prospects - #4. Tyler Beede, RHP (Vanderbilt): possesses a quick fastball and a resilient
breaking ball, but needs to develop his walk rate. Has clean mechanics and even
now has the size for pro ball. At 6’-4” and 215 pounds, the right-hander has
the bulk, along with the substance, to be an ace at the next level. He contains
a common three-pitch mix with a mid-90s plus fastball with pronounced movement,
a plus power curveball and a illusive change-up that freezes hitters.
Adversaries hit just .187 against him as a sophomore as his capability to miss
bats is astounding. The one knock on him is that he also has a propensity to
miss the strike zone. His stuff and make-up are top notch, however, and if he
can gain his control as a junior, he could contest Rodon for the top pick.
Posted a 2.32 ERA, 1.26 with 103 K/63 BB over 101 innings for the
Commodores. http://bigleaguefutures.net/1/2013/08/30/top-5-mlb-draft-prospects/
9-1-13 - Jim Callis – 7. Tyler Beede, rhp, Vanderbilt - Can make hitters
swing and miss with three pitches but can’t always control and command them.
9-4-13 – Mack’s Mock Draft v1.0 – 3 – White Sox – RHSP Tyler Beede –
Vanderbilt – Miami’s reluctance to go give out big bucks is the XXXX gain with
the Beede pick. The runner-up for the
Golden Spike Award as a sophomore is easily the top college righty in the
draft. The classic 6-4 power pitcher has, according to TTF, “a classic
three-pitch mix with a mid-90s plus fastball with great movement, a plus power
curveball and a deceptive change-up that freezes hitters.” He has had some
problems pounding the zone but a pro pitching coach can straighten that out.
Beede has big time talent that projects
as someone that can easily start the season at the A+ or AA level.
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 – 2.)RHP, Tyler Beede, Vanderbilt, 6'4 220, R/R,
classic pitchers build with very good velo early in games, 92-97 will touch 98
on occ, fb mostly true will run in vs RHH on occ, also decent command of hard
cb and straight change, throws strikes, biggest obstacle is he rushes himself
at times but when he has everything in synch, he's untouchable with heavy fb
down on the knees and buckling cb that he will throw with confidence. Could go
in top 5 picks in 2014! http://xmlbscout.angelfire.com/
9-30-13 – TTF Mock 2.0 - 7. Philadelphia Phillies — Tyler Beede, RHP,
Vanderbilt At 6’-4” and 215 pounds, the
right-hander has the size, along with the stuff, to be an ace at the next
level. He features a classic three-pitch mix with a mid-90s plus fastball with
great movement, a plus power curveball and a deceptive change-up that freezes
hitters. Opponents hit just .187 against him as a sophomore as his ability to
miss bats is something to see. The one knock on him is that he also has a
tendency to miss the strike zone. His stuff and make-up are top notch, however,
and if he can harness his control as a junior, he could challenge Rodon for the
top pick. Posted a 2.32 ERA, 1.26 with 103 K/63 BB over 101 innings for the
Commodores. http://throughthefencebaseball.com/2014-mlb-mock-draft-2-0-draft-order-set/38280#5E3F5j1jWOgE69bJ.99
10-6-13 – Kendall Rogers/PG – College Prospects - 5. Tyler Beede, rhp, Vanderbilt (Drafted:
2011, Blue Jays -- 1st round) - Beede’s past is well-documented after turning
down the Blue Jays out of high school. The impressive 6-foot-4, 215-pounder,
has an elite fastball that sits anywhere from 90-95, along with a sharp
breaking curveball at 80-83 and a fast-developing changeup that made serious
strides for the Commodores in the spring. Should Beede show improved command in
the spring, he could rise a few spots. http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=9081
10-9-13
– Early Pick for Cubs - Tyler Beede, RHP, Vanderbilt - Here’s what you need to
know about the 6’-4” right-hander from Vanderbilt: He has two plus pitches in a
mid-90s fastball and knee-buckling curveball, and hitters can rarely touch him.
He allowed just 64 hits more than 101 innings as a sophomore for a .187 BAA. He
also added 103 strikeouts and a 2.32 ERA. He did allow 63 walks, however, and
his control is the only knock on him. With three quality pitches in his
arsenal, along with the size and make up of a future ace, his upside is
special. Another reason to love this pick for the 2014 MLB draft is that former
Vanderbilt pitching coach, Derek Johnson, is the current minor league pitching
coordinator for the Cubs. http://throughthefencebaseball.com/2014-mlb-draft-early-targets-chicago-cubs-fourth-overall-pick/38723
10-15-13 – Baseball America - 7. Tyler Beede, rhp, Vanderbilt: Unsigned
2011 first-round pick has three above-average or better pitches, but command
has become an issue for him. http://www.baseballamerica.com/college/2014-draft-top-50-october-2013-carlos-rodon/
11-4-13 – MLB Draft Insider - Top 14 for ’14: College Pitchers - 7. Tyler
Beede / RHP / Vanderbilt – Outside of Rodon, Beede might be the most famous
collegiate pitcher in the class after not signing as a first-rounder in 2011;
but middling command and some potential medical issues make him more of a
mid-first round pick at this point. http://mlbdraftinsider.com/2013/11/top-14-for-14-college-pitchers/
11-5-13 - When Tyler Beede was in high school, at Lawrence Academy in
Groton, Massachusetts — which wasn’t that long ago – he had no idea he was
going to be drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2011 Major League Baseball
Draft, and end up deciding not to sign. Instead he chose to attend Vanderbilt
University. He was the only first round pick that year not to sign. As of now,
it looks like that was a good decision. Beede’s draft stock has risen and he
has been projected by many to be a top five pick in the 2014 MLB Draft. That’s
a considerable jump up from the 21st overall pick in the 2011 draft. However,
that’s not what his focus is moving towards spring. http://bigleaguefutures.net/1/2013/11/05/under-the-lights-with-vanderbilts-tyler-beede/
11-20-13 – Tyler Beede - Change up: Beede’s CU could be his best
pitch. It sits in the high 70’s and
shows very good deception. It shows a
good tailing and sinking action. His CU
has all the makings of a plus plus pitch if his release point is correct. Command: This may be the only knock on him. His release point has been the biggest issue
in his development. But he has shown
times when his command is on and he is all but unhittable. Summary: The only thing holding Beede back is
consistence of his release point If you
go with pure stuff, he maybe the best pitcher in the draft. Beede could become the best pitcher coming
out of the 2014 draft, if he can get master his command. It is very possible, if Beede shows the
improvement in his command that he could be a top 5 pick. http://bigleaguefutures.net/1/2013/11/06/scouting-report-tyler-beede-sp/
11-27-13 – Big League Futures Top 25 Poll – 2 Tyler Beede RHP Vanderbilt http://bigleaguefutures.net/1/2013/11/26/mlb-draft-top-25-prospects-poll/
12-4-13 - MLB Pipeline @MLBPipeline
I have Tyler Beede slightly ahead. Both have work to do in spring.
@spencerbingol: ... Who should @Phillies take between Gatewood/Beede?
B/R – 11-21-13 - 8. Colorado Rockies: Tyler Beede, RHP, Vanderbilt -
Tyler Beede decided not to sign with the Toronto Blue Jays as a first-round
pick in 2011, turning down a seven-figure bonus to continue his amateur career
at Vanderbilt. While his upside is still tantalizing, the 6’4”, 215-pound
right-hander hasn’t put everything together as quickly as people hoped.
Specifically, Beede struggles to keep his delivery in sync and goes through
bouts where he comes nowhere close to the strike zone. He features a live
fastball in the low-90s that tops out at 94-95 mph, as well as an above-average
curveball in the upper-70s and potential plus changeup that registers in the
same velocity range. Once Beede’s mechanical issues are ironed out, he should
have a chance to reach his high ceiling as a No. 2 or No. 3 starter in the
major leagues. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1860341-2014-mlb-mock-draft-early-first-round-projections-for-all-30-teams/page/10
1-3-14 – TTF Baseball - 4. Chicago Cubs — Tyler Beede, RHP, Vanderbilt -
This fall, the 6’-4”, 210 pound right-hander allowed just three runs on three
hits over 14 innings. He also struck out 23 batters without walking a single
one. Adjustments have been made in his release point and Beede is now due for a
monstrous junior season for the ‘Dores. As a sophomore, he set a school record
with 14 wins and posted a 2.32 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 103 K/63 BB over 101 innings.
He allowed just 64 hits, holding batters to a .187 average. His four-seam
fastball can touch 97 mph and sits in the 93-94 range. His two-seamer was
sitting 91-92 mph this fall and had Wiffle ball movement on it, often
resembling a change-up to batters. His curveball is a knee-buckler with 12-6
action, sitting in the low 80s. His change-up has great deception and was also
rated plus by scouts this fall. http://throughthefencebaseball.com/2014-mlb-draft-2/40753#ppGUqI6CbWFvzsPf.99
1-20-14 – PG Preseason College All-Americans - Starting Pitcher - Tyler
Beede, Vanderbilt - 2013 Stats: 2.32 ERA, 101 IP, 103 K , 63 BB, .187 OPP BA -
The former Blue Jays first-round pick out of high school should emulate that
selection next summer in the MLB draft, and for good reason. Beede is already
one of the nation’s elite pitchers, and most would say he hasn't reached his
full potential. Beede has a fastball anywhere from 90-95, along with a good
80-83 curveball. However, the biggest difference for Beede this season could be
the development of his low-80s changeup and potentially improved command. Beede
is ranked the nation’s No. 5 college prospect. http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=9294
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