7-9-14 - B/R - 8. Pittsburgh Pirates Select Calif. HS OF Kyle Dean - One thing that gets talked about often in the draft is how little power there really is anymore. Teams are constantly searching to find players who project for 25-plus home runs in the big leagues, but that's a rare breed in this era. San Diego high schooler Kyle Dean is one of the exceptions to the rule. He's already a physical specimen at 6'2" and 205 pounds with more room to fill out. The swing is so easy and simple with very little stride and hand movement that it's surprising how much pop he generates. Dean's hip rotation is outstanding and is supported by big bat speed to put a charge into the ball. It's plus-plus raw power if the hit tool even plays at an average level. His plate coverage and pitch recognition are still things to be worked on, so there's a long way to go, but the pop is so enticing. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2085268-mlb-mock-draft-2015-brs-official-early-predictions-for-next-years-top-10/page/2
6-10-14 - Kyle Dean, OF, Poway High School, California
Dean, committed to San Diego, will be playing in the Under Armour All-America Game. He is one of the top all around players in the class. Dean is an above average runner and his power projects well. http://bigleaguefutures.net/1/2014/06/10/2015-players-take-the-stage-high-school-edition/
California is famous for it's power outfielders that come out their high schools and Poway HS's Kyle Dean looks to be another lock for being drafted on the first day.
He's currently 6-2/200 and does project to remain in that range, He's a good athlete with remarkably good speed for a big man. His + bat speed has helped him develop (through 5-20-14) a stat line of 27-G, .330/.427/.563, 4-HR
Poway High School is (as of 6-3) ranked 634th nationally and 104th in the State of California.
As of 6-3, his stat line has risen to: 32-G, .355, .441-OBP, 39-H, 25-RBI
6-5: - MaxiPrep ranks Dean as the 8th top 2015 sophomore in high school baseball
6-5: - MaxiPrep ranks Dean as the 8th top 2015 sophomore in high school baseball
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