Draft 15 – Noah Burkholder, Beau Burrows, Kyle Molnar, Daz Cameron, Anthony Molina

10-28-13 – Jim Callis -  One of the best pitching matchups of the tournament pitted Marucci Elite's Keith Weisenberg (Osceola High, Seminole, Fla.) against Chicago Scouts Association's Noah Burkholder (Crown Point, Ind., High). Burkholder won't be Draft-eligible until 2015, but he outpitched Weisenberg on Saturday. He showed good body control for a 17-year-old who stands 6-foot-7. The right-hander threw 44 of his 71 pitches for strikes and issued just two walks in five shutout innings of what ended up being a 4-0 victory. Burkholder's fastball parked at 87-89 mph for all five innings, topping out at 91 mph and elicting swings and misses with its sinking life. Six of his eight strikeouts came via his heater, which should add velocity as he fills out his 190-pound frame. The Louisville recruit also threw some tight 77-82 mph sliders. Noah Burkholder inherits his height from his father Brett, who's 6-foot-10. The elder Burkholder played basketball for Ray Meyer at DePaul and was drafted by the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks. http://ht.ly/qeYJz

10-4-13 – ScoutingBaseball.com - 50 Names To Watch In The 2015 Prep Class – 14. Beau Burrows   RHP   Weatherford (TX)   Texas A&M http://sbb.scout.com/2/1332771.html

10-27-13 – PG Showcase Jupiter – RHP Kyle Molnar (Aliso Niguel HS, Aliso Viejo, Calif.) Pitching for CBA Marucci, Molnar had depth in his arm action, but his athletic delivery and loose arm still allowed the ball to jump out of his hand with ease. He eventually dropped to 88-90 in his final two innings, and also mixed three promising offspeed offerings: a 77-79 slider, a 72-75 curveball with bite, and an 81-84 changeup with run and sink. He is committed to UCLA. http://www.baseballamerica.com/draft/projectable-righties-rule-as-playoff-push-begins-in-jupiter/

10-28-13 - There were several other players of note in the East Cobb-Syracuse matchup. East Cobb outfielder Dazmon Cameron (Eagle's Landing Christian Academy, McDonough, Ga.) is the top-rated prospect for the 2015 First-Year Player Draft. The son of former All-Star Mike Cameron, Dazmon showed quick hands when he lined a Blewett fastball in the 90s for a single to center field in the first inning. He's a 6-foot, 186-pounder who continues to get faster and stronger and could develop plus tools across the board. http://ht.ly/qeYJz

10-28-13 – Jim Callis - Right-hander Anthony Molina didn't reach the mid-90s in two innings of work for the South Florida Elite Squad on Saturday, though he did touch 93 mph twice and averaged 90 mph. He's still growing into his 6-foot-4, 184-pound frame and could stand to tighten his clean delivery a bit. He worked mainly with his fastball, which accounted for 29 of his 38 pitches (21 for strikes), and mixed in a few 74-76 mph curveballs. He struck out four batters and left with a 3-1 lead, though the Dallas Tigers eventually rallied for a 5-4 win. Though Molina still has three high school seasons ahead of him, he already has committed to Miami. http://ht.ly/qeYJz

Draft 15 – Garrett Hutson, Nolan Kingham, Tyler Mautner, Kyle Robeniol, Troy Conyers

9-21-13 - The scouting star of the day on my fields was Midwest Warducks 2015 righthanded pitcher and shortstop Garrett Hutson. Hutson played shortstop the first five innings and wasn’t scheduled to pitch, but with the Warducks clinging to a 6-4 lead and runners on base in the sixth inning, Hutson was summoned to the mound to get the save, which he did with two groundouts in the sixth and by striking out the side in the seventh. Hutson is ranked 37th in the 2015 class by Perfect Game and we’ve heard very credible reports of him being up to 94 mph this summer. He was 89-91 with pin-point command in this outing to go with a big breaking low-70s curveball and it’s easy to see him throwing harder after not playing in the field in 100-plus degree heat http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=9017

 

9-9-13 – BA Top 2015 HS Prospects – Nolan Kingham RHP SS 6-4 175 R R Sierra Vista Las Vegas NV   Ohio Warhawks  -  Easy low 90's FB w/ life. Good CB and CH. Everything you look for in young pitching prospect

 

9-9-13 – Top 10 Far West League Prospects - 6. Tyler Mautner, 3b, Top Speed (R-So., Buffalo) - Mautner won the league’s triple crown and player of the year accolades after hitting .390 with 13 home runs and 57 RBIs this summer. The 6-foot-1, 220-pounder barreled up any type of pitch and hit with power to all fields. Mautner has an effortless swing from the right side with quick hands through the zone. At the hot corner, he has a plus arm but might not have the lateral instincts required to react to balls to either side of him. He has below-average speed but should be able to handle left field if he winds up having to move there, as some evaluators think he will. http://www.baseballamerica.com/college/far-west-league-top-10-prospects/

9-1-13  - Todd Gold ‏@TGold_PG  -  2015 LHP Kyle Robeniol (Alta Lima, CA) was painting with his mid 80s FB today, pitched @CBABaseball1 into @PGSuper25 #SoCalQualifier champ

9-23-13 - Troy Conyers - LHP, Danville Dans (San Diego/SO in 2014) - Conyers was a dominant, two-way high school player in suburban San Diego for four years, and earned acclaim as the California prep player of the year as a senior by going 9-2, 1.07 with 131 strikeouts in 82 innings, while also stinging the ball at a .394-5-26 clip. Despite those credentials, Conyers was passed over in the 2012 draft and was also forced to wait his turn, for the most part, as a freshman at USD by working primarily in a set-up role. In 17 appearances, he went 3-2, 5.70. His first real opportunity to showcase his talent beyond the high school level came this summer in eight starts for Danville, where he passed with flying colors by posting a 5-1, 1.53 record with 18 walks and 60 strikeouts in 41 innings on his way to earning a nod as the league’s all-star lefthander and No. 1 prospect. He also managed to get in 22 at-bats, and hit .273-0-5. For a young lefthander with a strong, physically-mature 6-foot-5, 230-pound build, Conyers was ahead of the game with his ability to throw three pitches for strikes in almost any count, including a fastball at 89-91 mph. By adding strength to his big, physical frame, Conyers should only throw harder in time. For now, his most advanced pitch is probably his changeup because of his ability to throw it with the same arm speed and from the same arm slot as his fastball. His slider is his best breaking ball. Conyers gives the impression of airing out his stuff, but is also construed as being sneaky quick because of the deception he creates in his delivery. He hides the ball well and opens up late, making it difficult to pick up his pitches, especially for lefthanded hitters. But possibly the quality that stands out most about Conyers is his mature mound presence. He has an advanced feel for setting up hitters and adjusting to various sequences late in games. http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=9029

Draft 15 – Daz Cameron, Justin Hovis, Justin Hooper, Mitchell Hayes, Nathan Kirby

10-4-13 – ScoutingBaseball.com - 50 Names To Watch In The 2015 Prep Class - 1. Daz Cameron   CF   Eagle's Landing (GA)   None  http://sbb.scout.com/2/1332771.html

9-9-13 – Top 10 Far West League Prospects - 10. Justin Hovis, 3b/ss, Redding (So., Michigan State) -  Hovis was the Spartans’ everyday third baseman as a true freshman this spring, and he was stellar defensively at shortstop and third for Redding this summer. The 6-foot-1, 200-pound righthanded hitter finished just .215/.254/.254 in 137 plate appearances for MSU, but he showed improvement this summer, hitting .317 in 20 games before suffering an injury on a play at the plate. Hovis’ glove is far more advanced than his bat, as he showed a plus arm and good instincts defensively. He needs to continue to develop his bat in order to boost his prospect status. http://www.baseballamerica.com/college/far-west-league-top-10-prospects/

9-9-13 – BA Top 2015 HS Prospects – Justin Hooper LHP OF 6-6 200 R L De La Salle San Roman CA -   BIG LHP up to 92 mph at Area Code Games

9-21-13 – The West Coast Clippers have several Division I commits on their team, and one of them, 2015 RHP Mitchell Hayes, who is committed to Nevada, started on the mound. A righthanded pitcher, Hayes throws from a three-quarters arm slot with a quick arm and strong lower half. His fastball topped out at 86 mph, and once he starts to use his lower half he should see his velocity jump. He also flashed an 11-to-5 curveball at 68 mph. .  http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=9017

10-2-13 - NATHAN KIRBY, lhp, Keene Swamp Bats (Virginia/SO in 2014) - In a summer in New England dominated by pitching, it was Nathan Kirby that stood above the rest. And, although this summer now represents his emergence as an elite prospect in the 2015 draft class, it followed what was an up-and-down freshman season for Kirby at Virginia. He compiled a 6.06 ERA in 24 appearances (mostly out of the bullpen) in his first taste of college baseball, but most who saw him still raved about his potential. That potential blossomed into on-field performance this summer. Kirby has true, swing-and-miss type stuff, and he had the numbers to back that up for Keene. Over 43 regular season innings, he fanned 60 batters, compiling a 1.67 ERA and allowing only 28 hits in the process. Kirby lives at 91-94 mph with his fastball, working from an easy, repeatable lefthanded delivery. His go-to secondary offering at the moment is his breaking ball, an 81-85 mph slider that breaks hard and late down and in on righthanded batters. It’s flashes plus potential right now, and should be a full fledged out-pitch for him as he learns to finish it more consistently. At 6-foot-2, 185 pounds, Kirby has a frame that is still young and projectable, and has the athleticism you want to see out of future big league starter. He will jockey for a weekend rotation spot on a loaded Virginia pitching staff in 2014, and a big sophomore year could firmly position him as a potential first round pick when 2015 rolls around. http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=9061

Draft 15 – Cameron Olson, Bailey Falter, Ryan Johnson, Kyle Tyler, Daz Cameron

 9-9-13 – Top 10 Far West League Prospects - 7. Cameron Olson, c, Humboldt Crabs (So., UC Davis) - Olson wrapped up his summer by finishing near the top of the FWL in every major offensive category, hitting .323/.436/.602 in 157 plate appearances for the league champs. The 6-foot, 195-pound backstop stands out for his powerful, lefthanded bat. He generates plus raw power to the pull side and can hit quality fastballs with authority. Olson has a short, compact swing and the ball jumps off his bat. He struggled with breaking balls in his freshman year at UC Davis, hitting .274/.354/.369 while making 21 starts for the Aggies. Defensively, he has a good arm on throws down to second base, but needs to clean up his footwork as his pop times have been below-average. http://www.baseballamerica.com/college/far-west-league-top-10-prospects/

 

9-2-13 - Todd Gold ‏@TGold_PG   - 2015 LHP Bailey Falter (Chino, CA) K's side in 1st inning of @PGSuper25 #SoCalQualifier sitting 84-86

 

9-9-13 – BA Top 2015 HS Prospects - Ryan Johnson OF IF 6-3 220 L R College Station College Station TX   Twelve Baseball Academy  -  Has Shown big time power at WWBA and Area Codes

 

9-13-13 - Justin Hlubek ‏@PGJustinHlubek  -  Kyle Tyler (2015 RHP) sitting 86-87 touched 89 with a good CH at 78 mph

 

9-14-13  -  Jeff Sullivan ‏@JSully12  -  @PerfectGameUSA: Top ranked 2015 Daz Cameron just drilled a HR for SACSN National team! #PGTourney” Kid is a BEAST!

Draft 15 – Alex Bregman, Daz Cameron, Kyle Molnar, David Hearne, Kyle Funkhouser

7-17-13 –  Alex Bregman, 2B, LSU: Bregman is a polished hitter who saw time at 2B and played the position well.  He's a good athlete who runs pretty well but it's all about the bat with Bregman.  He has a nice approach at the plate.  He's quick and short to the ball, showing  good bat speed.  Bregman squared the ball up consistently in both games and looks like he should have average power despite his smallish size (5'11", 185 lbs). http://www.chicagonow.com/cubs-den/2013/07/looking-ahead-to-the-2014-and-2015-mlb-draft-notes-from-the-collegiate-national-team-games/

 

9-3-13 - Daz Cameron has people excited for the 2015 Draft already. I’m probably his biggest fan already and that’s really for 2 reasons. Georgia talent seems to have a soft spot in my heart and the kid can flat out rake. The question is will it be enough to be considered the best over names like Clint Frazier and Austin Meadows or 1 year earlier Byron Buxton who’s pretty much the consensus #1 prospect in baseball. http://bigleaguefutures.net/1/2013/09/02/daz-cameron-will-he-be-the-best-out-of-georgia/

 

Todd Gold ‏@TGold_PG  - 2015 RHP/OF Kyle Molnar (Aliso Viejo, CA) topped at 92 & added promising SL

 

9-9-13 – Top 10 Far West League Prospects - 2. David Hearne, rhp, Redding (So., Notre Dame) - Hearne made nine starts and 21 appearances for the Irish in the spring, going 1-2, 4.70 with 36 strikeouts and 14 walks in 44 innings as a true freshman. He’s a 6-foot-4, 195-pounder who stood out for his advanced feel of the strike zone, posting a 33-5 strikeout-walk ratio in 29 innings. Hearne’s fastball ranges from 89-93 mph with decent life, and he pairs it with a hard 76-78 mph curveball. He wasn’t a big name coming out of Providence Catholic (Ill.) High, but he has turned into a very good prospect with first-day draft potential in 2015, according to one scout. http://www.baseballamerica.com/college/far-west-league-top-10-prospects/

9-10-13 – Top Arms in 2013 Cape Cod League - Kyle Funkhouser 6-3/205, Chatham Anglers 13 IP, 21 K, 4.15 ERA: FB 91-95 CB 79-81 SL 82-83 CH 86-87 -  He has “wow” stuff, and the 1.6 K/9 should speak for itself. Kyle can attack hitters anyway he wants. With his four pitch mix, I am shocked that he wasn’t in a starting rotation this summer. Louisville should give him a chance to work into games, and see how he develops. I think he is strong enough and has the raw stuff to succeed as a starter. http://bullpenbanter.com/2013-all-cape-team-pitchers/

Draft 15 – Skyler Bolt, Ty Greene, Jordan Desguin, Daz Cameron, Ryan Kellogg

7-17-13 –  Skyler Bolt, CF, North Carolina: The switch-hitting Bolt has a sweet swing and the ball jumps off his bat.  He's a good, but not elite athlete who easily runs and throws well enough to stick in CF, where his bat and solid power would be a nice asset.  His tools all appear to be average to above average across the board. http://www.chicagonow.com/cubs-den/2013/07/looking-ahead-to-the-2014-and-2015-mlb-draft-notes-from-the-collegiate-national-team-games/

 

9-2-13 - Todd Gold ‏@TGold_PG  -  2015 C Ty Greene (San Diego, CA) gets scoring started in @PGSuper25 #SoCalQualifier with solo HR ~325 ft to RF

 

9-9-13 – Top 10 Far West League Prospects - 4. Jordan Desguin, rhp/if, Redding (So., Feather River CC, Calif.) - A California prep product, Desguin transferred to Feather River from Florida State due to a lack of playing time. He played both ways this summer and was Redding’s regular shortstop but is a better prospect on the mound, where he allowed just six hits in 16 innings while striking out 24. Desguin has received interest from several professional clubs and Division I schools on the West Coast. His fastball touches 92-93 mph, and he his 6-foot-1, 185-pound frame is still maturing. He could be a top-10-rounds pick next June. http://www.baseballamerica.com/college/far-west-league-top-10-prospects/

 

9-9-13 – BA Top 2015 HS Prospects - #1 - Dazmon Cameron OF  6-0 186 R R Eagle`s Landing Christian Acad McDonough GA   East Cobb Astros  -  Outstanding all around talent. Potential 5 tool player. Very good at PG and WWBA. Stood out at NUC Main Event. Great hitting display

 

9-10-13 – Top Arms in 2013 Cape Cod League - Ryan Kellogg 6-5/225, Bourne Braves 33 IP, 26 K, 1.36 ERA: FB 85-90 CB 68-71 SL 74-76 CH 76-78 -  Kellogg possesses the command and control to work his way into the front of a rotation, and that is why he made my list. The CH is an excellent pitch and could become an MLB out-pitch. The other secondaries need cleaning up, and the FB velo needs to increase. For a cold weather arm that is still very young, he has a lot of positives to build on. http://bullpenbanter.com/2013-all-cape-team-pitchers/