Draft 13 – Casey Shane, Bobby Wahl, Sean Manaea, Jim Callis, Tom Windle

Casey Shane, RHP, Centennial HS (TX) - At 6’-4” and 200 pounds, Shane has the size and stuff to be an ace at the next level. He features a filthy, sinking fastball that sits in the low 90s and adds a low-80s change-up and mid-80s curveball that both project to be at least above-average. He had back-to-back 17-strikeout outings on March 28 and April 5, the latter being a no-hitter. He has excellent control of his pitches and great poise on the mound. Over 39.1 innings this season, he has 77 K/8 BB, allowing just 20 hits. If he is somehow still on the board when the Cubs pick at 41 in the 2013 MLB draft, he would be a great addition to the organization. Committed to Texas A&M. link

Dan Kirby ‏@DanMKirby

#OleMiss RHP Bobby Wahl's last 8 including tonight: 0.78 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, 45 K/22 BB, 33 H over 58 IP

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Heard Sean Manaea wasn't VG in rain today...worked at 84-87 by the 4th. Real quandary for tms, hasn't been guy he was on Cape.

Jim Callis:

        I feel very confident saying that Stanford RHP Mark Appel and Oklahoma RHP Jonathan Gray will go 1-2 or 2-1 to the Astros and Cubs. Less confident guessing (and at this points, it’s guessing) what the Rockies will do at 3. I had a scouting director tell me yesterday that he thinks one of both of the top HS bats (Clint Frazier, Austin Meadows) might drop to No. 10 or lower. The best college bats (Kris Bryant, Colin Moran) play 3B, not a position of great need for the Rockies (not that you draft for need at No. 3). I’m not sure I like any of the arms at No. 3. So just guessing here, I’ll say Bryant, who may wind up in the outfield anyway. http://ht.ly/kCfW5

Player:  Tom Windle  Position:  LHP  School:  Minnesota  Date of Birth:  3/10/1992  Height/Weight:  6’4/215  Bats/Throws:  L/L  2013 Class:  College Junior  Previously Drafted:  2010, 28th Rd, White Sox  Scouting Report:  High 3/4 arm slot  High leg kick Fastball sits 89-93 with nice sink Slider projects as an above average pitch Change thrown with good arm speed is an average pitch Shows good command of all pitches  link 

Draft 13 – Matthew Thaiss, Bryan Radziewski, Byron Buxton, Tyler Danish, Casey Shane

Matthew Thaiss, Jackson Memorial HS (NJ) - A left-handed hitter, the 6’-1”, 190-pound Thaiss has some power behind his swing, and he also has a good approach at the plate. Over 28 games as a junior, he hit seven home runs and drew 23 walks for a .481 OBP. He makes consistent contact and should develop even more power as he develops. Defensively, he has a strong, accurate arm with a quick release (1.87-1.91 pop times). He took on catching full time as a junior and threw out 11 base runners on throws that were barely four feet off the ground. He is a good athlete and a leader on the field. Committed to Virginia. link

Bryan Radziewski, LHP (Miami): Of all college lefties available, the Hurricane has quietly been one of the best. Radziewski may not be one of the most physically imposing starters (at 5’9″-10″, 195 lbs.), he has been outstanding through 56 innings. The left-hander has struck out 73 while allowing 16 walks and 28 hits, leading to a 0.95 ERA (2.70 FIP). He missed most of last year after having to go under the knife, which was a shame after a strong freshman year debut (92 K, 37 bb, 87 h in 91 IP). It’s funny how he is not spoken about as much in draft circles, aside from those that follow the college game closely. While I can’t say how well Radziewski’s stuff will translate to the minors, his ability to miss bats will certainly help him a lot. link

Dan Kirby‏  @DanMKirby

Byron Buxton goes 2-for-4 w HR, 2 RBI. Now hitting .388 over 24 G w/ 5 2B, 3 3B, 5 HR, 23 RBI, 21 BB, 10 SB, .510/.694

Durant HS (FL) Tyler Danish 7 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 12 K/0 BB in a huge win. Has allowed zero ER over 76 IP w/ 127 K/12 BB, 26 H

Centennial HS (TX) RHP Casey Shane had 13 Ks over 7 IP in 3-1 win over Aledo HS. Now has 90 K/8 BB over 46.1 IP (17.5 K/9)

Draft 13 – Jonah Wesely, Kris Bryant, Casey Shane, Brett Morales, Clint Frazier

Jonah Wesely, LHP, Tracy HS (CA) - On April 18, the 6’-2” southpaw tossed a no-hitter, striking out 18 over seven innings. He had struck out 11 to no walks over five shutout innings in his previous start and is hitting his stride as the season goes on. Overall, he now has 80 K/16 BB over 44 innings, allowing 23 hits. He features a low/mid-90s fastball with late life and one of the best curveballs in the 2013 MLB draft. A high baseball IQ and great mound presence make him one of the better prep arms available. Committed to UCLA. link

Dan Kirby ‏@DanMKirby

San Diego 3B Kris Bryant has 5 HR and 10 BB over his last 6 games, mostly from the leadoff spot. Leads nation with 20 HR

Centennial HS (TX) 6'-4" RHP Casey Shane had 7 K over 3 shutout IP on Saturday. Now has 67 K/6 BB (18.7 K/9), 17 H over 32.1 IP

King HS (FL) RHP Brett Morales' last start: 6 IP, 0 ER, 1H, 13 K/1 BB. Now has 0.62 ERA, 83 K/18 BB, 27 H over 58 IP.

Clint Frazier 2-for-4 w/ SB. Now hitting .520 over 25 games w/ 3 2B, 3 3B, 13 HR, 37 RBI, 16 SB, .611 OBP/1.143 SLG