Draft 14 – Sam Travis, Foster Griffin, Jeren Kendall, Jake Jarvis

1-20-14 – PG Preseason College All-Americans - First Base - Sam Travis, Indiana - 2013 Stats: .316 AVG, 22 2B, 2 3B, 10 HR, 57 RBI, 39 BB, 33 SO - Travis didn’t receive as much fanfare as Schwarber last season. One reason for that is that he hit several points lower than Schwarber, but still managed to smack 10 homers and knock in 57 runs while nursing a broken hamate bone for much of the season. Travis, ranked No. 41 in our college prospects list, has big-time raw power and packs a punch in his 6-foot, 210-pound, frame. Entering the season 100-percent healthy and ready to go, look for Travis to tally very good offensive numbers this season. http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=9294

1-3-14 – TTF Baseball - 58. Washington Nationals — Foster Griffin, LHP, The First Academy (FL) - At 6’-5” and 190 pounds, the southpaw has a lot of projection and already has a great feel for pitching. His fastball can touch 92 mph and he adds a mid-70s change-up with nice fade. He has a loose and lanky frame, which bodes well for added velocity and mechanics. His size alone makes him an intriguing prospect. Committed to Mississippi. http://throughthefencebaseball.com/2014-mlb-draft-2/40753#ppGUqI6CbWFvzsPf.99

12-9-13 – Pine Tar Press  -  50-OF Jeren Kendall Hoiman HS (Vanderbilt Commit)- A late bloomer to pro scouts with tremendous upside, Kendall comes from a non-traditional baseball state but has all of the tools to slip into the first round. He is blessed with plus speed and has a very strong arm. He projects as a CF with his speed and his left-handed bat should make him intriguing as a future leadoff guy in the big leagues. (Out of first round- Cubs selection) http://pinetarpress.com/early-look-2014-mlb-draft/

11-21-13 – BA Top 100 High School Players - 67 Jake Jarvis 3B/RHP R/R 5-10 180 Klein Collins HS, Spring, Texas Texas A&M http://www.baseballamerica.com/college/2014-high-school-top-100-with-commitments/

Q and A with Mack and... IF-OF-RHP - Jake Jarvis - Klein Collins (TX)

Mack – Continuing in our interviewing of top prospects available in the 2014 draft, we move on to Klein Collins (Spring, Texas) High School’s 6-0, 185-lb Jake Jarvis. Hey Jake. I assume you’ll be watching the draft coverage tonight?

Jake - Yes sir I will be!

Mack – Jake, I see your coach has you playing a bunch of positions (3B, OF, RHP), but I was especially attracted to what PG said about the potential of your bat. Do you have any plans this summer for leagues/showcases that all of us can keep an eye on you at?

Jake - Yes sir I will be in Minnesota for the Perfect Game Nationals, I will be in Georgia for Perfect Game and hopefully I’ll be in California for Area Code.

Mack – Good. We may run into each other in Georgia. I don’t have to tell you how important your senior year is going to be to your baseball future. Are there any things you can share with us that you’re working on this summer to strengthen your game?

Jake - I'm really focusing on getting stronger, faster, and staying healthy. Also really concentrating and getting focused while I'm at the plate and just playing the game hard.

Mack – Have there been any specific people who have influenced and helped you to where you are today with your game?

Jake - Yes sir my dad. He has always been there to throw to me, drive me to practices, games, tournaments etc. and my coaches Ray and Robert Deleon. Those guys have been there for me since I was 7 years old and they are like Dads to me. They always help me out with anything when I am struggling and know how to get me going.

Make – Last question Jake. Is there anything you want to say directly to the readers of both Mack’s Mets and Big League Futures?

Jake - I'm lucky to play this game and ill always play it hard. I consider every game to be a gift.

Mack – Jake, thank you or your time, good luck on the season, and we’ll check back with you before the draft.