2018 Draft – Top 10
Right Handed Pitchers Available in the 2018 Draft
Brady
Singer Florida
Bless You Boys - Singer, one of the top names from
next year's draft class, is the master of a fastball with potent arm-side run
that will draw ugly swings from batters and make fans drool. He sits in the
low-to-mid 90s, but that's more than enough velocity to make it a real weapon.
He pairs his brilliant fastball with a slider that he threw in high school, but
refined in college with the help of Alex Faedo, another recent Tigers draft
pick known for his vicious breaking ball.
Ethan Hankins Forsyth
Central HS (GA)
Minor League Ball - The most potent weapon in Hankins'
arsenal is his fastball. He has a heater that sits in the mid-90s and
occasionally touches 97 miles per hour. While many Tigers' prospects boast this
ability, what separates this particular pitcher form the rest is his ability to
harness the vicious offering. He is able to spot it on the corners, down in the
zone, and challenge hitters up and in on the hands. It is often more than
enough to overwhelm any who face him.
Casey Mise Auburn
Auburn website - 2017 – SOPHOMORE YEAR - Made 13
appearances and 12 starts on the mound … turned in quality outings in nine of
his 13 trips to the bump … posted a team-best 8-2 record with a 2.04 ERA, good
for third in the SEC and 25th in the country … struck out 109 batters in 83.2
innings pitched … his 109 strikeouts in were the most by an Auburn pitcher
since 1999 and the eighth most in the conference … issued a SEC-low nine walks
en route to leading the NCAA with a 12.11 strikeout-to-walk ratio … ranked 15th
in the country with 11.73 strikeouts per nine innings … held opponents to a
.210 average … was named a Second Team All-American by ABCA/Rawlings and earned
Third Team All-American honors from Baseball American and Perfect Game … became
the 25th All-American in program history and second under head coach Butch
Thompson … was also named to the Golden Spikes Award Watch List and earned D1
Baseball Mid-Season All-American honors ... threw 5.0 scoreless innings and
struck out 12 batters in a win vs. Holy Cross (2/25) … went the distance and
earned wins in a pair of games vs South Carolina (3/31) and in the NCAA
Tournament vs. Tennessee Tech (6/3) … struck out 12 batters in both outings …
allowed only two hits in 7.0 shutout innings and matched his season high with
12 strikeouts at Texas A&M (4/7) … allowed just three hits and struck out
seven batters in 6.0 shutout innings at Tennessee (4/13) … pitched 6.0 innings
of relief and earned the win in the Tigers’ SEC Tournament matchup vs. Ole Miss
(5/23).
Kumar Rocker N
Oconee HS (GA
Minor League Ball - Rocker's fastball sat 94-97 mph in
his first two innings before settling in at 91-95. He showed feel for an
above-average slider, with late tilt and hard, mid-80s velocity. In case that
wasn't impressive enough, Rocker busted out his changeup in the fifth inning,
throwing it from a slightly lower arm slot than that of his fastball and
generating heavy tumbling action to induce a swing-and-miss.
Jackson Kowar Florida
SoDo MoJo - Kowar’s real money
pitch is his excellent fading change-up. He throws it between 82-84 mph, and
can look like a splitter at times. The pitch is thrown with excellent arm
speed, routinely fooling the best of hitters in the SEC. The curveball is his
third offering, and it could be the difference maker for the young
flamethrower. The pitch is fringe most of the time. However, it does flash plus
at times, giving Kowar 3 potentially plus pitches in his arsenal.
Logan Gilbert Stetson
2080 Baseball - Tall,
lanky frame with long arms and room for growth; no windup, minimal step-in to
motion; long-armer through a 3/4’s slot; loose, live arm and he throws free and
easy; ball explodes out of his hand; double-plus fastball (93-to-97 mph),
comfortably sitting 95 mph with plus movement, explosive late life; heavy sink
action with hard run and tail; true swing-and-miss pitch; projectable, plus
curveball (74-to-76 mph) with two-plane action and solid depth; must stay on
top of curveball more consistently; seldom used changeup (84-to-85 mph) with
solid fade; plus performance seen on July 18, where he worked five innings
giving up two hits, one walk and eight strikeouts. Will be one of the premier
right-handed college pitchers for the 2018 Draft.
Carter
Stewart Eau Gallie HS (FL)
Minor League Ball - Many star pitchers have the ability
to blow that ball by guys, getting them to fear the fastball and getting ugly
swings on everything else as batter try to adjust. Stewart, on the other hand,
is a true pitcher. The master of one of a curveball with the highest spin rate
in the class, evaluators call his ability to use the offering elite and have
bestowed upon it the title of the best breaking ball of anyone available to
clubs this June.
Mason
Denaburg Merritt Island HS (FL)
PG Grade: 10 - Mason Denaburg is a 2018 C/RHP with a 6-3 190
lb. frame from Merritt Island, FL who attends Merritt Island HS. Tall angular
build, lots of physical projection. Highest level two-way prospect, future is
likely on the mound. Very simple leg raise delivery, turn and throw mechanics,
essentially working from the stretch. Arm is fast and smooth, fastball topped
out at 97 mph with little effort, big nasty sinking and running life on his
fastball at times, will occasionally drift out in his delivery but mostly together
with his mechanics. Change up had similar sinking life to his fastball. Did not
throw a curveball in this short outing but has shown a solid power curve in the
past. Right handed hitter, high hand load with a balanced and strong swing, big
power to both alley's, swings as easy as he throws. 6.84 runner, plenty
athletic enough behind the plate and could probably play most other positions
on the field. Good student, verbal commitment to Florida. Selected for the 2017
Perfect Game All-American Classic.
Mike Vasil Boston
College H.S. (MA)
PG Grade: 10 - Mike Vasil is a 2018 RHP/1B, 3B with a 6-4 205
lb. frame from Wellesley, MA who attends Boston College High School.
Exceptionally impressive frame, strong, athletic build and frame, present
strength with additional room to continue to develop. Posted a 7.53 time in the
60 yard dash. Primary right handed pitcher, side step start, leg raise past
waist, limited effort, long arm action, and threw from a high three quarter arm
slot. Very under control delivery, good arm speed, and lands on a stiff front
leg. Fastball exploded out of hand and attacked hitters at 87-91 mph with good
arm side life. Mixed in a tight curveball with 10/4 shape with late break and
sharpness at 74 mph. Showed feel for a changeup as well at 77 mph with sink.
Secondary first basemen, showed similar big time arm strength, fielded the ball
clean, sound footwork, and overall athletic actions. At the plate, started open
and used a quick toe tap timing mechanism. Showed tremendous bat speed with big
raw strength, and carry off the barrel. Hips get through the zone well, very
quick hands through the zone with big impact to pull side. Verbally committed
to the University of Virginia. Named to Top Prospect List.
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Slade Cecconi Trinity
Prep HS (FL)
PG Grade: 10 - Slade Cecconi is a 2018 RHP/IF with a 6-4 193
lb. frame from Oviedo, FL who attends Trinity Prep. Outstanding young pitcher's
build, has some present strength with long arms and loose athletic actions.
Lightning fast arm action, high 3/4's arm slot, lots of extension out front,
low effort release. Consistent mid-90's fastball, topped out at 96 mph, powers
it down to the bottom of the zone with life and angle, lots of 96's. Slider is
his best secondary pitch, has power and bite at 84 mph. Tends to lower elbow on
his curveball and change up, will flash quality but not consistency, throws
strikes with his secondary pitches. Elite level arm who should keep getting
better. Excellent student, verbal commitment to Miami. Selected for the 2017
Perfect Game All-American Classic.
Sean Hjelle Kentucky
Kentucky website – 2017 - Appeared in 18 games…Started 17
games, going 11-4 with a 3.89 ERA on the season…Pitched 108.2 innings, giving
up 99 hits, walking 33 and striking out 102…Opponents hit .243 against
him…Ranked fifth nationally in wins (11) and 11th in games started (17)…Became
UK’s first SEC Pitcher of the Year…Went 7-1 with a miniscule 1.90 ERA in 10 SEC
starts…Opponents hit just .186 and struck out 61 times against him in 66.1
innings during league play…Arguably his biggest win of the season came in his
one relief appearance where he struck out five in 3.1 perfect innings as the
Cats defeated NC State on 6/5 to reach first-ever Super Regional…Pitched first
career complete game shutout at Texas A&M on 3/17...Earned SEC Pitcher of
the Week after becoming the first SEC pitcher to shutout Texas A&M in
College Station since it joined the league in 2013…Cats won their SEC opener
with him on the mound in eight of 10 series…Struck out a career-high 10 vs. LSU
in the SEC Tournament on 5/25…Etched his name into UK single-season records charts
for most starts (3rd), most wins (4th) and most innings (5th)…His 17 starts
were the most in a season for a UK player since Nathan Kent (18) in 1999…His
108.2 innings pitched were most since Brandon Webb (112.2) in 2000…The 102
strikeouts he recorded were most since Alex Meyer (110) in 2011…Will enter 2018
season with third-best career winning percentage in UK history (.750).
I'll take all 10. Kumar looks like a Rock star.
ReplyDeleteRocker would be my pick also.
ReplyDeleteDenaburg will most probably be drafted as a catcher.