Showing posts with label Arden Pabst. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Arden Pabst. Show all posts

5/9/13

Draft 13 – Arden Pabst, Brandon Dixon, Terry McClure, Jacob Brentz, Carlos Salazar




Arden Pabst, Harvard-Westlake HS (CA) - A strong defensive catcher who has had a ton of experience catching power arms as he was a teammate of 2012 first round picks, Max Fried and Lucas Giolito, as well as 2014 possible first rounder Jake Flaherty, Pabst is emerging as one of the better offensive players at his position. Over 21 games, he is hitting .419 with eight doubles, four home runs and 21 RBI for one of the top programs in the country. He fits the mold as a true leader and is very aggressive in all areas of the game. Could be a steal if he is available in the 3-4 round range of the 2013 MLB draft. Committed to Georgia Tech. link


Brandon Dixon, INF (Arizona): He might just be a poster child for LASIK. Before this year, the junior infielder had 165 ABs combined, posting a miserable .242/.326/.323 line. This year, Dixon has been fantastic with a .390/.459/.622 line, with 28 steals, 5 triples, and 6 home runs. His batting average overstates his overall line a bit, but he’s shown a knack for contact, and with his speed he could settle in as an interesting utility option in a pro organization.  link


Terry McClure, OF, Riverwood HS (GA) - A dynamic athlete, the 6’-2” right-hander should be able to stick at centerfield due to his quickness and instincts. At the plate, he has excellent bat speed and an advanced approach at the plate. He also generates a lot of power from the right side with room for more as he matures. Over 27 games this season, he has hit .400 with eight doubles, eight home runs, and has drawn 19 walks for a .534 OBP/.800 SLG. He has also added 11 stolen bases, showing above-average speed. Could be available at 41 and could be a great selection even though the Cubs have several top outfield prospects including Jorge Soler and Albert Almora in their system already. link



Player:  Jacob Brentz  Position:  LHP  School:  Parkway  South (MO)  Height/Weight:  6’2/195 Bats/Throws:  L/L  2013 Class:  HS Senior  Committed To:  Missouri - Scouting Report: Solid build  High 3/4 arm slot  Fastball sits 93-94 with sink, has touched 97  Easy velocity  Change has the potential to be a plus pitch  Curve shows good depth and potential  link


Dan Kirby‏ @DanMKirby7s

Kerman HS (CA) RHP Carlos Salazar tonight: 7 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 19 K/0 BB. Now has 0 ER over 62 IP w/ 16 H, 123 K/21 BB

8/12/12

2013 Draft-Notes - Chris Oakley, Matt Shortall, Trey Richardson, Arden Pabst, Summer Games


Player:  Chris Oakley   Position:  RHP   School:  St. Augustine Prep (NJ)   Date of Birth:  8/20/1994   Height/Weight:  6’8/230   Bats/Throws:  R/R   2013 Class:  Senior   Committed To:  North Carolina  Scouting Report – click here - Player:  http://bigleaguefutures.net/1/2012/08/07/2013-mlb-draft-profile-chris-oakley/

OF Matt Shortall, Texas-Arlington -- Shortall finished the 2012 collegiate season with just a .270 batting average, but took a significant step forward this summer. He batted .336 with 13 doubles, two triples, four homers and 25 RBIs. He also had a .415 OBP. http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=7522

1B Trey Richardson, South Carolina-Upstate -- Richardson finished the spring with the Spartans with just a .265 batting average, but took a step forward this summer. He batted .295 with four doubles, six homers and 17 RBIs. He also had a 32:22 SO:BB ratio.http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=7516

C, Arden Pabst, 6'0 205 R/R, Harvard-Westlake HS, Cal, got to see him a lot in the spring 2013 and this summer thus far in Cary, he's interesting, handled some good quality HS pitchers when he's in the lineup, has short compact swing, makes contact, still waiting on seeing the power and consistency as a hitter in a game, have seen some pop in his bat during BP, shows near ave quickness and arm strength as a catcher, worth a look.  http://xmlbscout.angelfire.com/



Todd Gold‏ - 2013 OF Marcus Doi (Honolulu, HI) hardest hit ball of week by following monster foul ball w 109 mph LD

Jim Callis‏ -  Felipe Perez was top undrafted player (No. 129) on BA 500. Calif HS RHP, 88-91, projectable, feel for 3 pitches

Kendall Rogers‏ -  UCLA still has an excellent pitching class with Hunter Virant, Cody Poteet and James Kapriellan to school… Keep a close eye on SHSU LHP Caleb Smith in 2013. Was up to 95-96 with his FB for SB Foresters at the NBC World Series… USC commit Dominic Smith put on a show at today's PG All American scrimmage. Great BP, plus 90s with his FB… Dominic Smith should be an easy first-rounder next June….

        Q – What's Colby Suggs draft potential?

        A -  Stocky build, FB in the 90-95 range. Very good stock.

IL: Jack Granath, a RHP from Rockton Hononegah HS, commits to Southern Illinois University.

Josh Orenstein - Stanford recruit Brett Hanewich had top extension 7-2, LSU commit Tyler Allen: top curve rpm. Razorbacks recruit Jon Denney top power hit… Nick Longhi had 6 of the 68 hits 100+ mph this year. We had 16 hits 100+ mph at the 2010-11 ACG combined… 100+ MPH Area Code hits: Longhi 6, Doi 5, Jackson 4, Arbet 3, Denney 3. Nine others had 2. Previous high was Ducks Soph Billy Flamion w 2.