Draft 2012: Victor Roache, Michael Roth, Max Foody, Joey Gallo

Victor Roache, OF, Georgia Southern - Defensively, Roache is an adequate corner outfielder. He doesn't have a rocket for an arm but it is strong enough to be useful and he is accurate. He covers enough ground and is a good enough athlete to be a solid outfielder. I don't see a positional change needed here although he is a big guy at 6'1", 225 lbs. I have heard he is a plus runner but I would rate him closer average. http://www.minorleagueball.com/2012/2/9/2785340/2012-baseball-draft-college-prospects-1-5

SP Michael Roth School: South Carolina   Cl.: Senior, Ht.: 6-1, Wt.: 210 Hometown.: Greer, S.C.  High school: Riverside  Two seasons ago, the talented left-handed pitcher was just a reliever for the Gamecocks. Now he’s one of the nation’s elite starters. Roth had a magical junior campaign for the Gamecocks and returned for another season. In 2011, he had a 1.06 ERA in 145 innings, limiting teams to a .208 average. http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=6498  

Max Foody, IMG Baseball Academy (Bradenton, Fla.)  - Foody, a Florida State commit, is big and strong at 6-foot-4 and 225 pounds, but he remains athletic and showed toughness in coming back from shoulder problems prior to last season. He employs a fastball, curveball and changeup, and has hit the low 90s in 2011. He could pitch his way into the first round with a strong spring. http://espn.go.com/blog/high-school/baseball/post/_/id/1086/max-fried-leads-class-of-2012-left-handers

Joey Gallo is a physically strong, 6-foot-5, 205-pound, CI/RHP from Bishop Gorman HS (NV).  One of the elite bats in the 2012 draft class, Gallo possesses power to all fields with exceptional pull-side power.  However, it’s not just the left-handed hitter’s bat that intrigues scouts – Gallo also has potential on the mound. With a low-90s arm across the diamond, scouts will continue to debate whether Gallo is more projectable as a position player or pitcher.  Given his 6-foot-5 frame, he has impressive athleticism and exhibits natural defensive actions at third base.  However, he isn’t an elite defender and will probably never grade higher than a 55 at the hot corner. Gallo’s best tool is without a doubt his power, which has the potential to be a 65 or 70 by the time he arrives in the Major Leagues. Last season at Bishop Gorman, he batted .471 with 25 home runs and 76 RBI while posting a 24/17 BB/K rate.  In 2010, Gallo swatted 15 bombs while posting a .474 batting average. http://thegoldensombrero.com/wordpress/archives/5929

Draft 2012: - Taylore Cherry, Richie Shaffer, Victor Roache, Max Foody, Breland Almadova

10-28-11: - http://orioles-nation.com/2011/10/26/wwba-2012-highlights - Taylore Cherry (Dayton OH; Vandalia Butler HS) – A 6’9” giant that has the frame, but is only scratching the surface. Improved body composition may vault him to a near un-touchable type arm.  He shows a very heavy fastball mainly 90-91 mph with a 92 mph on occasion (seen him touch 94 mph this summer).  The impressive part is these fastballs all have late life to them and the movement is difficult for hitters to square up.  His change up might already grade as a 6 (60) on the 20-80 scale with some impressive sink for his size and age.

11-2-11: - http://www.collegesummerbaseball.net/2011/11/top-35-position-players-in-cape-cod.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter  - Top 35 Position Players in the Cape Cod League  18.   Richie Shaffer   1B   Chatham---Clemson   Richie (6-3/210) hit .263, smacked 6 home runs and drove in 21 this summer. He also hit 11 doubles for the Anglers. Richie was ranked as the 11th best prospect in the league by Baseball America, and Perfect Game ranked him as the 13th best prospect.

11-4-11: - http://www.throughthefencebaseball.com/chicago-cubs-2012-free-agent-and-draft-pick-possibilities/13157/#  -  OF Victor Roache, 6’-1″, 225 lbs, Georgia Southern — The Cubs need of a first baseman, especially if they pass on Carlos Pena. Roache led the nation in home runs with 31 over 60 games in a year that the newly designed bats were supposed to slow down the hitters and play to the pitchers. Projects to a high-average hitter with his above-average approach at the plate. Currently plays the outfield, but his lack of athleticism will most likely force a move to first. Could be a fast riser through the minors with his abilities and help the club quicker than anyone else on this list.

11-5-11: - http://mlbdraftguide.com  -  Player:  Max Foody   Scouting Report:  Max Foody was regarded as one of the nation’s top 2012 prospects prior to suffering shoulder injuries in 2009 and 2010.  He has returned to the mound after suffering a torn labrum early in 2010. Foody throws a fastball, curveball, and a change.  His fastball currently tops out at 93.  His big curve is a potential plus pitch. If all goes according to plan for Foody in the spring, he should make a move toward the top of draft boards.

11-8-11: - http://www.collegesummerbaseball.net/2011/11/top-25-position-players-in-west-coast.html  - Top 25 Position Players In the West Coast League  2.   Breland Almadova   OF   Wenatchee—Hawaii   Breland is a talented Junior from the University of Hawaii. He is described as a true leadoff type of hitter. He hit .328 in 180 at-bats for the AppleSox. He scored 32 runs, drove in 32 and hit 2 home runs this summer. He also hit 12 doubles and 3 triples this year. Breland was fourth in the league in batting average and fourth in the league in runs batted in. He was also third in the league with 17 stolen bases. He went 1 for 3 in the All-Star Game and he was named to the First Team All-WCL Team. Baseball America ranked Breland as the 6th best prospect in the league and Perfect Game ranked him as the 10th best prospect in the league.