Daniel McDonald P R R 5-11 195 4-17-86 Seton Hall University
McDonald was originally drafted in the 45th round of the 2004 draft by the New York Mets, but he decided to attend Seton Hall University instead. He was drafted in the 8th round of the 2007 draft again by the New York Mets. He signed, and was assigned to Brooklyn.
His senor year stats at ‘the Hall’ were 2-2. 3.37 in 26 relief appearances. He also struck out 39 in 34.2 IP.
A scouting report on McDonald: McDonald entered the spring as a player that many scouts in the Mid-Atlantic had pegged as a potential riser. He'd shown above-average velocity in high school as well as last summer in the Cape Cod League, when he posted a 1.04 ERA and struck out 18 in 17 relief innings. He also has athleticism, another reason scouts were optimistic about him. While McDonald's velocity was climbing back toward 92 mph as the Pirates' season was winding down, but has pitched more in the 88-90 mph range. He'll flash an average slider at times, though he tends to get around it. McDonald has good feel for pitching and solid-average command, but with limited room for additional growth and mediocre success this spring, he probably won't be drafted until the fourth- to seventh-round range.
McDonald throws a fastball (92-94), a slider, and a cutter.
In 2007, McDonald played for Brooklyn (1-2, 3.16, 1.17, in 20 relief appearances, 3 saves). He also had 30 Ks in 25.2 IP.
In 2008, he spent the entire season on the DL.
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4/26/09
Herd Game Notes
TODAY’S GAME:
Today, the Buffalo Bisons host the Syracuse Chiefs in the third game of a four-game series from Coca-Cola Field (1:05 p.m.). The Herd needs a win this afternoon and tomorrow to earn a split of the four-game series. Syracuse has won the first two games, 4-0 and 6-5. After this series, the Bisons will head to Rochester for a two-game set against the Red Wings.
CRAZY EIGHTS:
INF Michel Abreu and OF Fernando Martinez both drove in runs in yesterday’s loss. For each, the RBI was their eighth of the season as the sluggers remained tied atop the team’s charts. So far this season, Abreu has hit .417 (5-12) with runners in scoring position. Both of his homeruns this season have come with runners in scoring position as well.
SOLID RELIEF:
LHP Ken Takahashi pitched another scoreless inning of relief yesterday. The southpaw has not allowed a run since Opening Day and is working on 10 consecutive innings of scoreless relief (over five games). If Takahashi had one more third of an inning pitched, his 0.77ERA would qualify as the 3rd lowest mark in the International League.
F-MART: OF Fernando Martinez still tops all International League hitters with his eight doubles on the season. He is now 3rd in the IL in extra-base hits with 10. Martinez has hit in nine of his last 11 games with the Bisons, averaging .298 (14-47).
SPEED LIMIT:
The Bisons’ catchers lead the International League in both times caught stealing (9) and percentage (45%). The Herd has allowed just 11 stolen bases in 20 attempts by its opponents.
IN LIKE A LAMB: The Mets signed INF Mike Lamb to a minor league contract yesterday. Lamb has hit .277 with 69 homeruns and 345RBI over nine major league seasons. He will report to extended spring training in Port St. Lucie, FL before being assigned to the Bisons.
OH NELLY: The New York Mets have also re-signed RHP Nelson Figueroa to a minor league deal. Figueroa posted a 3.00ERA in two starts for the Bisons this year before being promoted by the Mets on April 18. Figueroa was 0-1 with a 4.50ERA in one start with New York (6.0IP, 5H, 3R, 3ER, 2BB, 3K).
Minor Stuff - April 26, 2009
Extended Camp:
Don’t look for the Mets to start bumping players up in April or early May, even though some managers wished they could change a few names on their lineup cards. It simply is too early, especially for the SPs who are all still on a limited pitch count, and in some cases, still piggybacking.
SP wise, Buffalo looks back in control (Nelson Figueroa, Freddy Garcia, Dillon Gee, Jonathan Niese, and Brandon Knight). The addition of Wily Mo Pena and Mike Lamb should help, but this is a bad team to pitch for.
The B-Met rotation (Jose Sanchez, Mike Antonini, Dylan Owen, Ryan Coultas, and Eric Brown) are also set; however, Brown is still on the ropes and this could represent the slot when the first promotion from Lucy comes through.
Lucy wise, still too many starters and no decisions. There’s six in rotation right now (Brad Holt, Jenry Mejia, Scott Shaw, Edgar Ramirez, Angel Calero, and Eric Niesen), and that still leaves Brant Rustich, who was supposed to be a starter. My guess, Calero will be the first one sent to New York State.
Regarding Savannah, it gets even more crowded. At last, there are 8 starters, and only two are stumbling. I wouldn’t be surprised to see either Kyle Allen or Robert Carson sent to Brooklyn for more maturing.
Other positions to keep your eyes on (but again, don’t expect anything before May 15th) are:
RP – I really hope the Mets don’t do the same fast tracking to Roy Merritt that they did with Eddie Kunz last year. Leave him in Binghamton.
2B – The B-Mets are in desperate need of bats, especially at this position, and I expect Greg Veloz to be there by the ASG… that will give the opportunity for either Jordany Valdespin or Josh Satin to move up from Savannah.
The Herd:
Both OF Wily Mo Pena and 3B Mike Lamb should be reporting in today… that means two must go… I’ll update the blog as soon as the names come over the wire…
I’m no giving up on him by no means, and I’m not dropping him out of the top 5 Mets prospects, but it is time to start worrying a little about SP Jonathan Niese. He got removed in the fourth on Saturday, another in a series of bad outings.
Niese is also experiencing what it’s like to play for the worst team in a league. Not much support here, but that doesn’t stop Johan from putting up the numbers.
Gotta hand it to the Buffalo Bisons. They found a new way to lose Saturday in Coca-Cola Field. Pretty tough to do since most of their games have followed the same pattern.
But for once, the moribund offense showed some life as Buffalo burst to a 5-0 lead through two innings. Even that wasn’t enough for this group.
The Syracuse Chiefs roared back to take the lead and got out of a bases-loaded jam in the bottom of the ninth to nip the reeling Herd, 6-5. Buffalo fell to 2-13 overall and 1-9 at home.
An exasperated manager Ken Oberkfell asked his own question of the media when he emerged from his office for his postgame chat.
“You guys gettin’ tired of this?” Oberkfell asked. “ ’Cuz I am. I was pleased with the fact we came out swinging the bats beginning the game. First couple of innings we were on the ball swinging at fastballs. After that, it just seemed like we shut down.
“We picked it up again in the ninth, which is a good thing to see but it’s the same broken record. We’re not getting that hit with men in scoring position.”
http://www.buffalonews.com/sports/bisons/story/652026.html
Lucy:
Have you noticed that the bats are starting to dry up in Lucy?
As of the close of Saturday night’s game: Greg Veloz: .286… Reese Havens: .288… Ike Davis: .271… Carlos Guzman: .315… Kirk Biewenhuis: .222… Jeffrey Lutz: .269…
Gnats:
The RiverDogs (9-7) scored seven unanswered runs to defeat the Savannah Sand Gnats, 7-5, on Saturday night in front of 5,709 at The Joe. Savannah led 5-0 at one point before Charleston mounted their comeback. The deciding blow came in the eighth with Savannah (10-6) clinging to a one-run lead. Brian Baisley, who cleared the bases with a double in the fifth off starter Kyle Allen, singled off Eric Beaulac (1-1) to start the frame for the RiverDogs. Beaulac (1-1), trying to keep the pinch runner Dan Brewer close at first, threw the ball away on the pickoff attempt and Brewer advanced to third. He battled to strike out Abraham Almonte but then surrendered a two-run home run to Taylor Grote that pushed Charleston ahead for good. They added an insurance run later in the inning. Pat Venditte, the switch pitcher, picked up his fifth save in the ninth and recorded three strikeouts. It was all Savannah early on as they scored the first five runs of the game. Sean Ratliff led off the third inning with a double but would score on the same play as the throw into the infield from Ray Kruml was off line. At the time, Savannah was up 4-0. Rafael Fernandez finished 3-for-4 with a stolen base while Josh Satin and Juan Lagares each added a pair of hits. Allen worked 4.2 innings, allowing four runs on five hits with three strikeouts and two walks.
Draft:
It is becoming like a broken record, but Stephen Strasburg improved his record to 9-0 in leading the 19th ranked Aztecs to an opening 4-3 win over number 16 ranked TCU. Strasburg lasted 7 innings, walking one and striking out 14. He only gave up four hits. TCU scored all three runs in the seventh on a 3-run homer by Bryan Holaday to close a 4-0 gap to 4-3. Brandon Decker drove in three runs to lead the offense, contributing a 2-run single in the second and then an RBI single in the sixth. Addison Reed came in with two outs in the eighth with the bases loaded and struck out Jimmie Pharr looking to end the inning. He retired the side in order in the ninth, two via the strikeout to pick up his 14th save. Addison leads the country in saves and his 0.52 ERA will have scouts paying attention to not only Strasburg.
http://myworldofbaseball.com/wordpress/?m=200904
4/25/09
New Hampshire 7, B-Mets 2
The B-Mets dug themselves an early 5-0 hole and could not hit their way out of it Saturday afternoon, losing 7-2 to New Hampshire at MerchantsAuto.com Stadium. The loss gives the Fisher Cats a 2-1 lead in the four-game series.
RHP Eric Brown made his first start of the season in place of Fernando Nieve, who is on the Temporarily Inactive List. Brown was roughed up for five runs over four innings of work.
New Hampshire’s (11-5) big inning was the four-run fourth as the Fisher Cat’s pounded out five hits capped off by an RBI triple by Sean Shoffit. Luis Sanchez and Adam Calderone also contributed RBI singles.
Binghamton (8-6) plated it’s two runs in the sixth inning. After Ruben Tejada doubled down the left field line, Emmanuel Garcia dropped a single inside the left field foul line to score Tejada from second. Garcia’s hit knocked New Hampshire starter Fabio Castro out of the game after five-plus innings. The B-Mets added a second run in the inning as Garcia scored on a 4-6-3 double play off the bat of Lucas Duda.
Castro was the winning pitcher for the second time this year, lasting five innings giving up two runs with seven strikeouts. Brown took the loss falling to 1-1.
RHP Eric Brown made his first start of the season in place of Fernando Nieve, who is on the Temporarily Inactive List. Brown was roughed up for five runs over four innings of work.
New Hampshire’s (11-5) big inning was the four-run fourth as the Fisher Cat’s pounded out five hits capped off by an RBI triple by Sean Shoffit. Luis Sanchez and Adam Calderone also contributed RBI singles.
Binghamton (8-6) plated it’s two runs in the sixth inning. After Ruben Tejada doubled down the left field line, Emmanuel Garcia dropped a single inside the left field foul line to score Tejada from second. Garcia’s hit knocked New Hampshire starter Fabio Castro out of the game after five-plus innings. The B-Mets added a second run in the inning as Garcia scored on a 4-6-3 double play off the bat of Lucas Duda.
Castro was the winning pitcher for the second time this year, lasting five innings giving up two runs with seven strikeouts. Brown took the loss falling to 1-1.
Syracus 6, Buffalo 5
The Buffalo Bisons, Triple-A affiliate of the New York Mets, jumped out to an early lead Saturday, but could not hang on, losing 6-5 to the Syracuse Chiefs.
Buffalo's offense began the game on fire, with six of the first eight batters to reach on a hit. Jesus Feliciano began that string with a single to the left side. Feliciano would move to third when Andy Green doubled off the left field wall. Fernando Martinez drove the outfielder in when he grounded out. Green would touch home when Michel Abreu rocketed at single to left before being thrown out at second. That made the score 2-0 Buffalo after the first.
The runs continued to flow in the second inning. Catcher Robinson Cancel led off with a single. Jonathon Malo then knocked one of his two hits down the left field line for a double. That scored Cancel for a 3-0 lead. Argenis Reyes made it three straight hits when he singled to drive in Malo. Reyes advanced to second on the throw home.
Still with nobody out in the second inning and a 4-0 lead, pitcher Jonathon Niese executed a sacrifice bunt to move Reyes over to third base. The second baseman then scored on a sacrifice fly by Feliciano to grow the lead to 5-0.
But the Bisons couldn't hold the advantage, surrendering four runs in the fourth inning, and the deciding two runs in the sixth.
Buffalo's offense began the game on fire, with six of the first eight batters to reach on a hit. Jesus Feliciano began that string with a single to the left side. Feliciano would move to third when Andy Green doubled off the left field wall. Fernando Martinez drove the outfielder in when he grounded out. Green would touch home when Michel Abreu rocketed at single to left before being thrown out at second. That made the score 2-0 Buffalo after the first.
The runs continued to flow in the second inning. Catcher Robinson Cancel led off with a single. Jonathon Malo then knocked one of his two hits down the left field line for a double. That scored Cancel for a 3-0 lead. Argenis Reyes made it three straight hits when he singled to drive in Malo. Reyes advanced to second on the throw home.
Still with nobody out in the second inning and a 4-0 lead, pitcher Jonathon Niese executed a sacrifice bunt to move Reyes over to third base. The second baseman then scored on a sacrifice fly by Feliciano to grow the lead to 5-0.
But the Bisons couldn't hold the advantage, surrendering four runs in the fourth inning, and the deciding two runs in the sixth.
Updated: 2009 Draft - Top RHPs
RHP:
1. Steven Strasburg - San Diego State… 6-5, 220… 56.9 K% 5.4 BB%, 100 mph fasball, but slider may be best pitch... really a slurve… 80-82… changeup: 80-82… 74 Ks in 34 IP through March 2009… 2008: 97.1 IP 12.3 K/9 1.5 8.3 K/BB… In his first start at the Olympics, Strasburg one-hit Netherlands over seven innings-- striking out five of the first six batters he faced… everyone has him being picked number one in the draft… through 4-1-09: 5-0, 42.1 IP, 24H. 8ER. 8BB. 88K, .161BA, 1.70ERA… through 4-7: 94Ks in 48 IP, 6-0, 1.49… named Mountain West pitcher of the week April 20: complete game shutout, 14 Ks, vs. Arizona. As of 4/23: 8-0, 63 1/3 IP, 41 H, 9 ER, 12 BB, 121 K, .186 BAA, 1.28 ERA… thru 4/23: has struck out 51.5% of batters while walking 8.8%, which may be the highest in college baseball history…
2. Aaron Crow - Unsigned 9th overall pick in 2008… left Missouri and became a member of the Fort Worth Cats/American Association… was 13-0, 127Ks for Missouri in 2008… pitched 1.0 innings for Ft. Worth in 2008… pitched Cape Cod summer where he led the league with 0.67 ERA projected as SP2… 6-3, 195, R/R… 2008 NCBWA All America… 2008: 3.57 ERA in 117.2 IP… Friday night starter… led team with 90Ks… some question his mechanics… mid-90s fastball… touches 98… excellent hard slider… keeps ball down in the zone… slider a plus pitch
3. Alex White – (up from 4th) - 2.7/1 K:BB… some mechanical concerns… hit on early this season… 20 years old… was drafted in 14th round by the Dodgers in 2007… fastball in 93-96 range with late life that acts like a turbo-sinker… slider that will be out pitch in majors… and spitter… 2.83 ERA in 15 games, 13-3, 113 Ks last year for Tarheels… 6-3, 200… some say he hasn’t developed since his high school days, but does have a pro-like fastball… currently projects out as a middle reliever in the Bigs. Named ACC player of the week April 20: last 4 outing, all against top 20 teams: 1.93, 36K, 32.2 IP…. threw UNC's first one-hitter since 1994… mechanics concerns over forearm turnover and pitching elbow well above shoulder height… through 4/25: 6-1, 3.14, 31H, 25BB, 58K, 44.1 IP
4. Kyle Gibson - Missouri - 2nd in country through March 2009 with 54 Ks… junior… 6’6” 195… 2008: 86.2 IP, 10.0 K/9, 2.4 BB/9… 2007 Baseball America Cape Cod League Top Prospect… Baseball America projects him as the 9th overall pick in the draft… fastball: 91-92, tops at 94… big, angular kick… above-average sinker… changeup 80-82… absolutely wicked slider… command and poise… definitely a first round pick… through 4-7-09: 4-1, 1.1554K/39.0 IP… through 4/23: 90 strikeouts and 11 walks over 69 innings…
5. Zach Wheeler – 6-4, 180… 95 mph fastball, sinker, curve, good mechanics… turning 19… East Paulding HS, Dallas, Ga…. went 8-3 for East Paulding High School in 2008 with a 1.31 ERA and 127 strikeouts in 64 1/3 innings… big, slow delivery… compared to Orel Hershiser…
6. Shelby Miller - 94 mph fastball, sinker, two breakers… touched 97 this spring… 18 years old… Brownwood (Texas) HS… solid command of off-speed pitches… mid-70’s breaking ball… tossed three consecutive no-hitters last spring… committed to Texas A&M.
7. Tanner Scheppers - top '08 prospect before stress fracture injury… In his Junior year at Fresno State went 8-2 with a 2.93 ERA in 12 games (11 starts) with one complete game. In 70.2 innings he walked 34 and struck out 109 while opponents hit just .202 against him...Named 2008 WAC Pitcher of the Year and All-Conference First Team… was drafted in the 2nd round last year after the injury and turned down seven figures with the Pirates… left school and played for the Saint Paul Saints/American Association… now throwing 95 mph fastball, 87mph slider…fastball has touched 99… 40.1% K… 12.8% BB…
8. Mychal Givens - (moved from SS position) - Plant HS senior… 6-1, 185… R/R… explosive arm… a pleasure to watch in the field… also a top pitcher who hits 93 with his fastball… named the high school player of the year by AFLAC…
9. Jacob Turner – 94 mph fastball… good curve and change… 6-4, 205… turning 18… Westminster Christian Academy, St. Louis… Pitched for Westminster Christian Academy, opponents, 5-2, 1.45, 92K/43 1 IP… Baseball America projects Turner as the 12th pick overall… pitched for USA 18U National team and struck out 19 in 10.0 IP… very big and strong… fastball in low 90s, tops 94… mid-70s plus curve… signability an issue… committed to North Carolina. Advisor: Scott Boras.
10. Tim Clubb - Missouri State… Junior… R/R… 6-2, 190… 2008 MVC Pitcher of the Year… 2008: 11-0, 2.52 ERA, 82K, 103.2 IP… known for his command… fastball only hits high 80s…
11. Bryan Berglund - Royal HS… 6-4, 185… committed to Loyola Marymount… excellent slider, 80-82, sharp break…
12. Alex Wilson - Junior… 6-1, 205, R/R… 91-95 mph fastball… sits at 94… slider 82-85… 80-81 curve… had TJS and redshirted the 2008 season… 38.8% K 6.4% BB … Texas A&M… 49:8 strikeout-to-walk ratio … 2006 freshman All-American… 6-1, 205… thru 4-7-09: 68:12 strikeout-to-walk ratio.
13. Ryan Berry - Rice… 6’1”, 195… 91 mph fastball, 82 mph pro curveball, 84 mph slider… 4-0, 1.96, 31K/37.0 IP through March 2009… also led nation through March with three complete games… and two shutouts… MVP of Houston College Classic… 2007: 11-3, 3.01, 125 K… through 4/25: 4-0, 1.69, 16H, 7BB, 31K, 36.2 IP
14. Andrew Carraway - Virginia… 2008: as starter: 4-3, 4.06, 87Ks… career: 13-3, 3.44, 34BB, 172 K, 162.2 IP… named all-star last summer in Cape Cod League… 3.47 grade point average…
15. Trent Stevenson – (previously unranked) – Brophy College Prep HS (AZ)… 6-5…
16. Jerry Sullivan - Oral Roberts… junior… 6-4, 200, R/R… 2008: 9-2 record with a 3.88 ERA in 18 appearances and 15 starts
17. Mike Leake - Arizona State junior… 6-0,1 80, R/R… – pitched most innings in country through March, 40.0… 1.35 ERA… 32.4% K 4.7%... sophomore season: 16 G, 11-3, 3.49, 121.1 IP, 104K, 20BB… 88-94 fastball, sits at 91… hard slider 79-82… 73-76 curve… plus, plus command… a 70 on the scouting scale… as of 4/6/09: 7-1, 1.29, 62-13 K/BB, 56 IP.
18. Brooks Pounder - Temecula Valley HS… 5-11, 150… R/R…
19. Scott Bittle - Mississippi… 6-2, 195… drafted by Yankees in 2nd round of the 2008 draft… Named to the Brooks Wallace Award Watch List honoring the nation’s top player ... 2008: 27 appearances… .145 OBA, 1.78 ERA, 130K/70.2 IP… 2009 so far: named SEC pitcher of the week 4/6 by the College Baseball Blog… 2 wins in 2 starts… 13K vs. Kentucky.. 0 BB.
20. Trevor Cahill - In October 2008, Baseball America had him as the 4th overall pick in the draft…
21. Kyle Heckathorn - (up from 32nd) - Kennesaw State… Junior 6-6, 220, R/R… 2008: 4-2, 4.98, 64K, 22 BB, 60.0 IP… fastball 96, touching 99… two-seamer sinker… major league changeup
22. Blake Smith - (up from 57th) - California… Junior… 6-2, 220… on Wallace Watch List… pitched this summer for USA National team… 2008: 3-0, 3.80, 36Ks, 21.1 IP… great hitter
23. Mike Belfiore – (previously unlisted) - Boston College – Closer…
24. Luke Demko - Rhode Island… senior… 6-6, 290, R/R… So far in 2009: Tallied seven strikeouts in 2.1 innings of relief to earn his first win of the season against NC State on Feb. 20... Earned his first save of the season pitching one inning in a 3-0 victory over No. 8 Miami (Fla.)... Pitched two scoreless innings against Fairfield to earn his second save of the season on March 5…
25. Eric Pettis - UC Irvine…6-2, 200… 2008: 15 saves… 28 relief appearances… 1.76 ERA, 4-2, 46K/41.0 IP… one of the five semifinalists for the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) Stopper of the Year award.
26. Madison Younginer - (up from 46th) - Mauldin HS; Simpsonville, SC. 6′3, 190… 91-94 fastball… 75 mph curve… over past 2 years: 6-1-1… verbally committed to Clemson…
27. Brad Boxberger - USC… 6-2, 200… R/R… closer turned starter… averages 95 fastball plus cutter and good slider… 25.5% K 12.7% BB… has 25 walks through 32 innings through March this year… played in Cape Cod League in 2007: 1-0, 1.24… thru April 6, 2009: Only four walks over past 15 innings. As of April 23: Opponents hitting just .171 off of him…
28. Matt Vaughn - Clemson… senior… 6-3, 215, R/R… 2008: 1-2, 3.15, 11 saves… 3-year career: 5-3, 3.98, 12 saves, 59 appearances
29. Keyvius Sampson - Forest HS; Ocala, FL. 6′1, 180… fastball in 90-92 range… has hit 95… excellent mechanics… curve in mid-60s.. committed to FSU.
30. Ben Tootle – (up from 97th) - Jacksonville State – 6-1, 185… named one of the top prospects in the Cape Cod League last summer after hitting triple digits in the closing role. Fastball sits 94-96 touching 98… a bit unorthodox because of his size and his enormous leg kick. His low to mid 80s breaking ball was called the Cape's best by his manager from Falmouth. Considered the 2nd top closing prospect in the draft… Feb 09: named to the Baseball America preseason All-America team… 09: converted to starter… as of 4-15: 3-1, 3.58, thru 8 starts… 45K/35.2 IP…
31. Kyle Bellamy - Miami… junior… 6-5, 220… 2nd team Rivals All-American… many consider the top relief pitcher in draft… over 2 years: 53 G, 90K/72.2 IP, 1.24 K/IP… 2008: 1.86
32. Kendal Volz - (down from 20th) - Baylor… 6-5, 225, R/R junior… Baseball America ranked him the 6th MLB draft prospect… pitched for the USA baseball national team this summer… fastball 88-92, tops at 97… slider 79-82… changeup 81-84… very good command… had 0.00 ERA and went 8-for-8 in save opportunities for college team... … thru 4-6-09: Walks up… strikeouts down… may be better suited as a reliever. Reports are he has lost 3-5 mph from his fastball.
33. Tim Boyce - Rhode Island… 6-2, 183, R/R… RS Junior… So far in 2009: Stuck out seven batters in four innings against NC State on Feb. 20... Tallied seven K's with just four hits to earn his first win of the season against Duquesne on Feb. 28… 2008: 0.89 ERA, 5 saves.
34. Louis Coleman - LSU… 6-4, 190, S/R, senior… was drafted in the 14th round by the Redskins in the 2008 draft… was also drafted in the 28th round of the 2006 draft by the Braves… will be primary reliever in 2009…
35. Bobby Gagg - Coastal Carolina… 6-0, 215, R/R… 2008: 6-3, 3.28 in 14 starts, 54Ks/85IP
36. Todd Roth - Penn… freshman… 6-2/195, R/R… 2008: 14 games, 11 starts, 4-5, 2.32
37. Nick Gaudi - Pepperdine… 6-4, 202, R/R, senior… summer 2008: BA ranked #10 Northwood League prospect… 1.35, 31/3 K/BB, 13 saves… 2008: named to the Stopper of the Year Midseason Watch List… 15 saves, 29 appearances, 2.68
38. Justin Sarratt - Clemson… junior… 5-9, 170… excellent control… All-ACC academic team… 2008: 2-2, 4.34 in 27 appearances… 4-6-9: named ACC POW: beat #1 ranked Georgia… retired 17 batters in a row.
39. Chris Jenkins - Westfield HS; Westfield, NJ 6′7, 225, Bats R, Throws R… has hit 95, averages 91… 2008: 94K/50.0 IP, 1.60… thows from downhill plane… basically one pitch pitcher at this stage…
40. Aj Griffin - San Diego… junior… 6-5, 215, R/R… 2008: 29 appearances, 1.96 in 48.0 IP… 14 saves Louisville Slugger 3rd team A/A.
41. Christian Bergman - UC Irvine… 3/28/2009: 8.0IP, 0ER vs. #10 UC Irvine
42. Jason Stoffel – Arizona – many consider nation’s top reliever in draft… was named Pitcher of the Week in Pac-10 for Mar. 9 – 15… short memory and seldom gets rattled… would rather start… low-90s fastball… curve is a plus pitch… as of 4/23: 39 Ks, 7 saves in 25.2 IP – down a tick this year… fastball slightly down… 1-1, 4.54 thru 4/23… In Pac-10, 15 runs in 13 innings… hammer curveball has regressed…
43. Jake Morgan - Mississippi… sophomore… R/R, 6-1, 230… 2008: 19 appearances, 41.1 IP, 38K, 14BB, 3.70
44. Daniel Tuttle - Senior, Randleman HS; Randleman, NC. 6′2, 185… in 90-92 range… has hit 93… good curve… has a plus-slider… slight mechanics problem… only medium size… low ¾ delivery…
45. Justin Robichaux - Louisiana-Lafayette… junior… R/R, 6-2, 205… honor roll… 2008: 9 saves… 21 appearances, 19H, 31.1 IP
46. Matt Graham - Oak Ridge HS; Spring, TX. 6′4, 215… very raw… mid-90 fastball … right now, he’s a one pitch pitcher… very slow worker… rated as one of the top 5 prep pitchers this year… basically a thrower that needs to be taught how to pitch… a project.
47. Matt Hobgood - Norco HS; Norco, CA. 6′4, 245… 91-95 range, sinker, 4-seamer… hard
curve…
48. Nate Garcia - Santa Clara… Junior… 6-0, 210,,, plays outfield also… 200*; 14 appearances, 13 starts… 86.1 IP, 75 K, 3.65 ERA
49. Chris Fetter - Michigan… Senior… 6-8, 230 R/R… All-America candidate… 2008: career 13-5 in Big-10… carrer 161 Ks… 16 games in 2008, 14 starts – 10 wins, 2.47, .209 OBA
50. Garrett Gould - 6-3, 190… Maize H.S. (Kansas)… member of underallamerica team… 12-6 curve…
51. Drew Storen - Sophomore… Stanford… 6-2, 175… switch-hitter… fastball in 89-95 range… fast curve averages 80-81… good college reliever who seems to have overcome reported command problems… so far as of 4/15: 32Ks and only 1 BB.
52. Sam Dyson - South Carolina… draft-eligible sophomore… 98 mph fastball… 2008: 8-0, 4.09, 44K/28BB/51.0 IP…through 4-7 this year: 4-2, 4.85, 40K/20BB/43.0 IP, but consistently in the the 93-96 ranke and touching 98. Plus 78-82 hard curve.
53. Scott Griggs - San Ramon Valley H.S. (CA.)… low-90’s fastball that has hit 95…
54. Clayton Ehlert - Texas A&M… Junior… 6-1/195/R/R… 2008: 16 games, 11 starts, 6-2, 3.41, 4.8 L/BB… 48 K, 10 BB, 69 IP
55. Ryan Buch - Monmouth… Junior… 6-3, 195, R/R… 2007 Northeast Conference Rookie of the Year… very good curveball… 2nd straight season named to Brooks Wallace Watch List
56. Colby Holmes - Conway HS (SC)… 5-11/190/R/R… fastball has hit 94… arm action excellent… curve in high 70s… change 78… committed to South Carolina… projects as closer… rated by Baseball America as No. 9 best high school prospect at 2009 Under Armour Preseason All-America Tournament… rated No. 4 best high school player in the state of South Carolina by Diamond Prospects… rated No. 7 best high school player in the state of South Carolina by PG Crosschecker… played on 2008 17-U Diamond Devils summer team that won the 17-U World Wood Bat Association National Championships as well as the Continental Amateur Baseball Association 18-U Wood Bat World Series
57. Scott Swinson - Maryland… Junior… 6-1, 185, R/R… weekend ace… plus fastball, excellent change-up, breaking ball… 2008: 13 stars, 5 wins, no-hitter, 71Ks
58. Mike Ojala - Rice… Junior… 6-3, 195… good breaking ball… 2008: 5-0 in 12 starts… 10.6K/9… 3.2 K/BB
59. Andrew Robinson - Georgia Tech… Junior… 6-1, 182, R/R… live fastball, good slider, changup… long relief pitcher… 2008: 33 appearances, 0.86 K/IP, 4-2.
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60. Steven Mazur - Norte Dame… Junior… 5-11, 195, R/R… sharp slider… sTrike thrower… mid-80’s… summer 09: 5-0, 3 saves, 0.99 in 24 appearances…
61. Brandon McClurg - Lipscomb… Senior… 5-11, 175, R/R… 200* 6-5, 2.70, 69 Ks 76.0 IP
62. Mike Nesseth - Nebraska… Sophomore… 6-5, 220, R/R… 2008 #2 prospect in Northwoods League… BA #63 prospect for 2009 college draft… 2008: 4-1, 4 saves, 3.58
63. Colin Bates - North Carolina… RS sophomore… 6-1, 170, R/R… 2008: 27 games… 2.78, 55.0 IP, 57Ks, 2.9:1 K/BB
64. Mike Nihsen - Creighton… Junior… 6-3, 200, R/R… 2008: 2.30 ERA, 14 starts… 70.1 IP, .231 OBA, all-star Northwoods League.
65. Nick McCully - Coastal Carolina… 5-11, 195 Freshman… named Big South Preseason Player of the Year… 2008: 10-3, 3.63, 24 appearances, 89.1 IP, 72K
66. Casey Upperman - Notre Dame Prep HS (AZ)… 6-0, 175, R/R… average size makes him project as RP… fastball in high 80s… has hit 91… quality change…
67. Bo O’dell - FSU… senior… 6-3, 210, R/R… 2008: 3.60, 21 appearances… went 5-1 as starter…
68. Mark Grbavac - Oregon State… Senior… 6-0, 185, R/R… summer: 11 appearances in Northwoods League, 1-1, 4.50… 2008: 22 appearances, 4-1, 3.61
69. Willy Kesler - New Mexico… Junior… 6-0, 215, R/R… started 2008 4-0, but had emergency appendectomy after that… then, season ending TJS… 1,90 ERA
70. Kyle Thebeau - Texas A&M… Senior… 6-1/195/R/R… first team All-Big 12… 2008: 6-3, 2.12, 33 appearances, .206 OBA
71. A.J. Morris - Kansas State… Junior… 6-2, 200, R/R… 4th year junior… 2008: 14 appearances, 12 starts, 4-4, 6.04… as of 4-7: 8-0, 0.83
72. David Hale - Princeton… 2008: 9 pitching starts and 24 games as either OF or DH… 2-4, 5.04, 44.2 IP
73. Andrew Doyle - Oklahoma… junior… 6-3, 210, R/R… 2008: all Big-12 team… 9 wins, 72 Ks
74. Nick Karow - Furman… Junior… 6-2, 205, R/R… cut fastball go-to pitch… also plays catcher and fist base… 2008: consensus 2nd team All-Souther Conference relief pitcher… 5-0, 3.71, 9 saves
75. Chase Reid - Vanderbilt… sophomore… 6-3, 200, L/R… 2008: 4-0, 4.30 in 21 relief appearances…
76. Zach Von Tersch - Georgia Tech… Junior… 6-5, 215, R/R… 2008 ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District III Third Team… three pitches… drafted in the 38th round of the 2006 draft by Washington… 2008: 7-5, 4.33
77. Chase Dempsay - Houston… sophomore… 6-3, 200, R/R… 75. 2008 Rivals.com Freshman All-America First Team… 2008: set records by Cougar freshman with 11 saves and eight wins and ranks among the C-USA individual leaders both categories
78. Clinton Cox - New Mexico… Senior… 6-2, 215, R/R… 2008: 2nd team all-Mountain West… 26 appearances, 4 saves, 32K, 44.1 IP, 3-1, 3.86.
79. Ty Pryor - North Florida… Sophomore… 6-3, 205… 2008: 16 appearances… 37Ks/59.1 IP…
80. Jorden Merry - Washington… senior… 6-1, 190, R/R… named to all-Pac 10 team… drafted by White Sox in 14th round of 2008 draft… 3.61 ERA… .233 OBA
81. Derek Ward - Louisiana-Monroe… Senior… 2008: 3.38, 7 saves, 28 appearances
82. Jeffrey Inman - Stanford… Junior… 6-2, 185, R/R… 2008: 7-2, 4.27, 71.2 IP, .246 OBA
83. Travis Starling - Texas A&M… Junior… 5-10, 180, R/R… 2008: first-team All-Big 12 selection as a relief pitcher, ranked third in the league with nine saves… 5-0, 2.74
84. Parker Bangs - South Carolina… Sophomore… 6-3, 210, R/R… 2008: 18 games as reliever… 3-3, 27.1 IP, 2 saves, 34K, .217 OBA
85. Daniel Bradshaw - LSU… Freshman… 6-1, 201, R/R… 2008 SEC Freshmen Academic Honor Roll… 2008: 26 G,2 starts, 4-5, 4.12
86. Connor Hoehn - Alabama… Sophomore… 6-2, 200… was drafted by the Brewers in the 21st round of the 2007 draft…
87. Kyle Morrison - Wagner… Junior… 6-1, 190… Named Third-Best Prospect In The Atlantic Collegiate Baseball League (ACBL) By Baseball America… 2008: 5-5, 57K, 3.99 ERA.
88. Austin Hyatt - Alabama… senior… 6-3, 205, R/R… 5th year senior… excellent control… 2008: 17 appearances, 14 starts, 93.1 IP, 80 K… 10-5, 4.26 over last 3 years
89. Madison Younginer - Mauldin HS… 6-3, 175… low 90s, touches 94… sharp 12-6 curve… past 2 years: 6-1-1… verbally committed to Clemson.
90. Shawn Tolleson - Baylor… sat out 2007 with TJS… sophomore… 6-2, 225, 2009 Baseball America No. 23 MLB Draft Prospect (college). 2008: 6-4, 5.06
91. Miquel Valcarcel - St. John’s… freshman… 6-3, 200… was 32nd round draft pick in 2006 by the Rockies… 2008: 19-3, 1.32, 227K, 150 IP
92. Parker Thomas - Mt. Tabor HS… 6-5, 227
93. Josh Dahl - Deer Valley HS (AZ)… 6-0/200, R/R… low 90s fastball… tops 93… money pitch is curve… projected as a 2-pitch relief specialist…
94. Tyler Bess -- Morehead State… senior… 4-6-9: named Ohio Valley POW: allowed 1 run in 10.2 IP
95. Jason Kramer - Hawaii… senior… named WAC POW week 4-6-9: 2-3, 3.00, 48.0 IP
96. Cole White – New Mexico… top Lobos relief ace in 2009… through 4-7-09: 15 appearances, 1-0, 1.12, 30K, 16BB, 3 saves, 24.0 IP.
97. Bradon Tullis – Skagit Valley (Wash.) C.C. … 6-2, 190… first 28 innings in 2009: 4-0, 0.33, 27K, 11BB… fastball 88-91… three quality pitches
98. Brad Stillings – Kent State – threw 9-inning no-hitter on 4-11 against Toledo. April 13: named the NCBWA pitcher of the week
99. Jake Hale – (previously unranked) – Ohio State – senior… named Big Ten pitcher of the week April 20 after saving three games in a row the prior week… Stopper of the Year candidate… has not given up an earned run in April
100. Eric Arnett - (previously unranked) - Indiana… 6-5, 225… fastball touching 96 this year… 94 in the 9th inning… as of 4/23: 8-1, 69K, 19BB, 70IP, 4 complete games… 84-85 slider… pitched out of the bullpen first two years… through 4/25: 8-1, 1.94 69K/19BB in 70.0 IP
101. Jake Barrett – (previously unranked) – Desert Ridge HS (AZ)… 6-4, 235, R/R… fastball in 90-94 range… power curve 74-77… split 75-76… emotional… a little heavy… as of 4/23: 5-2, 2.42, 60K/34IP…
102. Chad Thompson – (down from #37 and heading off the board) - El Toro HS; Trabuco Canyon, CA Specs: 6′8, 215,… has hit 94… good downward plane… clean delivery… will undergo TJS May 1st
1. Steven Strasburg - San Diego State… 6-5, 220… 56.9 K% 5.4 BB%, 100 mph fasball, but slider may be best pitch... really a slurve… 80-82… changeup: 80-82… 74 Ks in 34 IP through March 2009… 2008: 97.1 IP 12.3 K/9 1.5 8.3 K/BB… In his first start at the Olympics, Strasburg one-hit Netherlands over seven innings-- striking out five of the first six batters he faced… everyone has him being picked number one in the draft… through 4-1-09: 5-0, 42.1 IP, 24H. 8ER. 8BB. 88K, .161BA, 1.70ERA… through 4-7: 94Ks in 48 IP, 6-0, 1.49… named Mountain West pitcher of the week April 20: complete game shutout, 14 Ks, vs. Arizona. As of 4/23: 8-0, 63 1/3 IP, 41 H, 9 ER, 12 BB, 121 K, .186 BAA, 1.28 ERA… thru 4/23: has struck out 51.5% of batters while walking 8.8%, which may be the highest in college baseball history…
2. Aaron Crow - Unsigned 9th overall pick in 2008… left Missouri and became a member of the Fort Worth Cats/American Association… was 13-0, 127Ks for Missouri in 2008… pitched 1.0 innings for Ft. Worth in 2008… pitched Cape Cod summer where he led the league with 0.67 ERA projected as SP2… 6-3, 195, R/R… 2008 NCBWA All America… 2008: 3.57 ERA in 117.2 IP… Friday night starter… led team with 90Ks… some question his mechanics… mid-90s fastball… touches 98… excellent hard slider… keeps ball down in the zone… slider a plus pitch
3. Alex White – (up from 4th) - 2.7/1 K:BB… some mechanical concerns… hit on early this season… 20 years old… was drafted in 14th round by the Dodgers in 2007… fastball in 93-96 range with late life that acts like a turbo-sinker… slider that will be out pitch in majors… and spitter… 2.83 ERA in 15 games, 13-3, 113 Ks last year for Tarheels… 6-3, 200… some say he hasn’t developed since his high school days, but does have a pro-like fastball… currently projects out as a middle reliever in the Bigs. Named ACC player of the week April 20: last 4 outing, all against top 20 teams: 1.93, 36K, 32.2 IP…. threw UNC's first one-hitter since 1994… mechanics concerns over forearm turnover and pitching elbow well above shoulder height… through 4/25: 6-1, 3.14, 31H, 25BB, 58K, 44.1 IP
4. Kyle Gibson - Missouri - 2nd in country through March 2009 with 54 Ks… junior… 6’6” 195… 2008: 86.2 IP, 10.0 K/9, 2.4 BB/9… 2007 Baseball America Cape Cod League Top Prospect… Baseball America projects him as the 9th overall pick in the draft… fastball: 91-92, tops at 94… big, angular kick… above-average sinker… changeup 80-82… absolutely wicked slider… command and poise… definitely a first round pick… through 4-7-09: 4-1, 1.1554K/39.0 IP… through 4/23: 90 strikeouts and 11 walks over 69 innings…
5. Zach Wheeler – 6-4, 180… 95 mph fastball, sinker, curve, good mechanics… turning 19… East Paulding HS, Dallas, Ga…. went 8-3 for East Paulding High School in 2008 with a 1.31 ERA and 127 strikeouts in 64 1/3 innings… big, slow delivery… compared to Orel Hershiser…
6. Shelby Miller - 94 mph fastball, sinker, two breakers… touched 97 this spring… 18 years old… Brownwood (Texas) HS… solid command of off-speed pitches… mid-70’s breaking ball… tossed three consecutive no-hitters last spring… committed to Texas A&M.
7. Tanner Scheppers - top '08 prospect before stress fracture injury… In his Junior year at Fresno State went 8-2 with a 2.93 ERA in 12 games (11 starts) with one complete game. In 70.2 innings he walked 34 and struck out 109 while opponents hit just .202 against him...Named 2008 WAC Pitcher of the Year and All-Conference First Team… was drafted in the 2nd round last year after the injury and turned down seven figures with the Pirates… left school and played for the Saint Paul Saints/American Association… now throwing 95 mph fastball, 87mph slider…fastball has touched 99… 40.1% K… 12.8% BB…
8. Mychal Givens - (moved from SS position) - Plant HS senior… 6-1, 185… R/R… explosive arm… a pleasure to watch in the field… also a top pitcher who hits 93 with his fastball… named the high school player of the year by AFLAC…
9. Jacob Turner – 94 mph fastball… good curve and change… 6-4, 205… turning 18… Westminster Christian Academy, St. Louis… Pitched for Westminster Christian Academy, opponents, 5-2, 1.45, 92K/43 1 IP… Baseball America projects Turner as the 12th pick overall… pitched for USA 18U National team and struck out 19 in 10.0 IP… very big and strong… fastball in low 90s, tops 94… mid-70s plus curve… signability an issue… committed to North Carolina. Advisor: Scott Boras.
10. Tim Clubb - Missouri State… Junior… R/R… 6-2, 190… 2008 MVC Pitcher of the Year… 2008: 11-0, 2.52 ERA, 82K, 103.2 IP… known for his command… fastball only hits high 80s…
11. Bryan Berglund - Royal HS… 6-4, 185… committed to Loyola Marymount… excellent slider, 80-82, sharp break…
12. Alex Wilson - Junior… 6-1, 205, R/R… 91-95 mph fastball… sits at 94… slider 82-85… 80-81 curve… had TJS and redshirted the 2008 season… 38.8% K 6.4% BB … Texas A&M… 49:8 strikeout-to-walk ratio … 2006 freshman All-American… 6-1, 205… thru 4-7-09: 68:12 strikeout-to-walk ratio.
13. Ryan Berry - Rice… 6’1”, 195… 91 mph fastball, 82 mph pro curveball, 84 mph slider… 4-0, 1.96, 31K/37.0 IP through March 2009… also led nation through March with three complete games… and two shutouts… MVP of Houston College Classic… 2007: 11-3, 3.01, 125 K… through 4/25: 4-0, 1.69, 16H, 7BB, 31K, 36.2 IP
14. Andrew Carraway - Virginia… 2008: as starter: 4-3, 4.06, 87Ks… career: 13-3, 3.44, 34BB, 172 K, 162.2 IP… named all-star last summer in Cape Cod League… 3.47 grade point average…
15. Trent Stevenson – (previously unranked) – Brophy College Prep HS (AZ)… 6-5…
16. Jerry Sullivan - Oral Roberts… junior… 6-4, 200, R/R… 2008: 9-2 record with a 3.88 ERA in 18 appearances and 15 starts
17. Mike Leake - Arizona State junior… 6-0,1 80, R/R… – pitched most innings in country through March, 40.0… 1.35 ERA… 32.4% K 4.7%... sophomore season: 16 G, 11-3, 3.49, 121.1 IP, 104K, 20BB… 88-94 fastball, sits at 91… hard slider 79-82… 73-76 curve… plus, plus command… a 70 on the scouting scale… as of 4/6/09: 7-1, 1.29, 62-13 K/BB, 56 IP.
18. Brooks Pounder - Temecula Valley HS… 5-11, 150… R/R…
19. Scott Bittle - Mississippi… 6-2, 195… drafted by Yankees in 2nd round of the 2008 draft… Named to the Brooks Wallace Award Watch List honoring the nation’s top player ... 2008: 27 appearances… .145 OBA, 1.78 ERA, 130K/70.2 IP… 2009 so far: named SEC pitcher of the week 4/6 by the College Baseball Blog… 2 wins in 2 starts… 13K vs. Kentucky.. 0 BB.
20. Trevor Cahill - In October 2008, Baseball America had him as the 4th overall pick in the draft…
21. Kyle Heckathorn - (up from 32nd) - Kennesaw State… Junior 6-6, 220, R/R… 2008: 4-2, 4.98, 64K, 22 BB, 60.0 IP… fastball 96, touching 99… two-seamer sinker… major league changeup
22. Blake Smith - (up from 57th) - California… Junior… 6-2, 220… on Wallace Watch List… pitched this summer for USA National team… 2008: 3-0, 3.80, 36Ks, 21.1 IP… great hitter
23. Mike Belfiore – (previously unlisted) - Boston College – Closer…
24. Luke Demko - Rhode Island… senior… 6-6, 290, R/R… So far in 2009: Tallied seven strikeouts in 2.1 innings of relief to earn his first win of the season against NC State on Feb. 20... Earned his first save of the season pitching one inning in a 3-0 victory over No. 8 Miami (Fla.)... Pitched two scoreless innings against Fairfield to earn his second save of the season on March 5…
25. Eric Pettis - UC Irvine…6-2, 200… 2008: 15 saves… 28 relief appearances… 1.76 ERA, 4-2, 46K/41.0 IP… one of the five semifinalists for the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) Stopper of the Year award.
26. Madison Younginer - (up from 46th) - Mauldin HS; Simpsonville, SC. 6′3, 190… 91-94 fastball… 75 mph curve… over past 2 years: 6-1-1… verbally committed to Clemson…
27. Brad Boxberger - USC… 6-2, 200… R/R… closer turned starter… averages 95 fastball plus cutter and good slider… 25.5% K 12.7% BB… has 25 walks through 32 innings through March this year… played in Cape Cod League in 2007: 1-0, 1.24… thru April 6, 2009: Only four walks over past 15 innings. As of April 23: Opponents hitting just .171 off of him…
28. Matt Vaughn - Clemson… senior… 6-3, 215, R/R… 2008: 1-2, 3.15, 11 saves… 3-year career: 5-3, 3.98, 12 saves, 59 appearances
29. Keyvius Sampson - Forest HS; Ocala, FL. 6′1, 180… fastball in 90-92 range… has hit 95… excellent mechanics… curve in mid-60s.. committed to FSU.
30. Ben Tootle – (up from 97th) - Jacksonville State – 6-1, 185… named one of the top prospects in the Cape Cod League last summer after hitting triple digits in the closing role. Fastball sits 94-96 touching 98… a bit unorthodox because of his size and his enormous leg kick. His low to mid 80s breaking ball was called the Cape's best by his manager from Falmouth. Considered the 2nd top closing prospect in the draft… Feb 09: named to the Baseball America preseason All-America team… 09: converted to starter… as of 4-15: 3-1, 3.58, thru 8 starts… 45K/35.2 IP…
31. Kyle Bellamy - Miami… junior… 6-5, 220… 2nd team Rivals All-American… many consider the top relief pitcher in draft… over 2 years: 53 G, 90K/72.2 IP, 1.24 K/IP… 2008: 1.86
32. Kendal Volz - (down from 20th) - Baylor… 6-5, 225, R/R junior… Baseball America ranked him the 6th MLB draft prospect… pitched for the USA baseball national team this summer… fastball 88-92, tops at 97… slider 79-82… changeup 81-84… very good command… had 0.00 ERA and went 8-for-8 in save opportunities for college team... … thru 4-6-09: Walks up… strikeouts down… may be better suited as a reliever. Reports are he has lost 3-5 mph from his fastball.
33. Tim Boyce - Rhode Island… 6-2, 183, R/R… RS Junior… So far in 2009: Stuck out seven batters in four innings against NC State on Feb. 20... Tallied seven K's with just four hits to earn his first win of the season against Duquesne on Feb. 28… 2008: 0.89 ERA, 5 saves.
34. Louis Coleman - LSU… 6-4, 190, S/R, senior… was drafted in the 14th round by the Redskins in the 2008 draft… was also drafted in the 28th round of the 2006 draft by the Braves… will be primary reliever in 2009…
35. Bobby Gagg - Coastal Carolina… 6-0, 215, R/R… 2008: 6-3, 3.28 in 14 starts, 54Ks/85IP
36. Todd Roth - Penn… freshman… 6-2/195, R/R… 2008: 14 games, 11 starts, 4-5, 2.32
37. Nick Gaudi - Pepperdine… 6-4, 202, R/R, senior… summer 2008: BA ranked #10 Northwood League prospect… 1.35, 31/3 K/BB, 13 saves… 2008: named to the Stopper of the Year Midseason Watch List… 15 saves, 29 appearances, 2.68
38. Justin Sarratt - Clemson… junior… 5-9, 170… excellent control… All-ACC academic team… 2008: 2-2, 4.34 in 27 appearances… 4-6-9: named ACC POW: beat #1 ranked Georgia… retired 17 batters in a row.
39. Chris Jenkins - Westfield HS; Westfield, NJ 6′7, 225, Bats R, Throws R… has hit 95, averages 91… 2008: 94K/50.0 IP, 1.60… thows from downhill plane… basically one pitch pitcher at this stage…
40. Aj Griffin - San Diego… junior… 6-5, 215, R/R… 2008: 29 appearances, 1.96 in 48.0 IP… 14 saves Louisville Slugger 3rd team A/A.
41. Christian Bergman - UC Irvine… 3/28/2009: 8.0IP, 0ER vs. #10 UC Irvine
42. Jason Stoffel – Arizona – many consider nation’s top reliever in draft… was named Pitcher of the Week in Pac-10 for Mar. 9 – 15… short memory and seldom gets rattled… would rather start… low-90s fastball… curve is a plus pitch… as of 4/23: 39 Ks, 7 saves in 25.2 IP – down a tick this year… fastball slightly down… 1-1, 4.54 thru 4/23… In Pac-10, 15 runs in 13 innings… hammer curveball has regressed…
43. Jake Morgan - Mississippi… sophomore… R/R, 6-1, 230… 2008: 19 appearances, 41.1 IP, 38K, 14BB, 3.70
44. Daniel Tuttle - Senior, Randleman HS; Randleman, NC. 6′2, 185… in 90-92 range… has hit 93… good curve… has a plus-slider… slight mechanics problem… only medium size… low ¾ delivery…
45. Justin Robichaux - Louisiana-Lafayette… junior… R/R, 6-2, 205… honor roll… 2008: 9 saves… 21 appearances, 19H, 31.1 IP
46. Matt Graham - Oak Ridge HS; Spring, TX. 6′4, 215… very raw… mid-90 fastball … right now, he’s a one pitch pitcher… very slow worker… rated as one of the top 5 prep pitchers this year… basically a thrower that needs to be taught how to pitch… a project.
47. Matt Hobgood - Norco HS; Norco, CA. 6′4, 245… 91-95 range, sinker, 4-seamer… hard
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48. Nate Garcia - Santa Clara… Junior… 6-0, 210,,, plays outfield also… 200*; 14 appearances, 13 starts… 86.1 IP, 75 K, 3.65 ERA
49. Chris Fetter - Michigan… Senior… 6-8, 230 R/R… All-America candidate… 2008: career 13-5 in Big-10… carrer 161 Ks… 16 games in 2008, 14 starts – 10 wins, 2.47, .209 OBA
50. Garrett Gould - 6-3, 190… Maize H.S. (Kansas)… member of underallamerica team… 12-6 curve…
51. Drew Storen - Sophomore… Stanford… 6-2, 175… switch-hitter… fastball in 89-95 range… fast curve averages 80-81… good college reliever who seems to have overcome reported command problems… so far as of 4/15: 32Ks and only 1 BB.
52. Sam Dyson - South Carolina… draft-eligible sophomore… 98 mph fastball… 2008: 8-0, 4.09, 44K/28BB/51.0 IP…through 4-7 this year: 4-2, 4.85, 40K/20BB/43.0 IP, but consistently in the the 93-96 ranke and touching 98. Plus 78-82 hard curve.
53. Scott Griggs - San Ramon Valley H.S. (CA.)… low-90’s fastball that has hit 95…
54. Clayton Ehlert - Texas A&M… Junior… 6-1/195/R/R… 2008: 16 games, 11 starts, 6-2, 3.41, 4.8 L/BB… 48 K, 10 BB, 69 IP
55. Ryan Buch - Monmouth… Junior… 6-3, 195, R/R… 2007 Northeast Conference Rookie of the Year… very good curveball… 2nd straight season named to Brooks Wallace Watch List
56. Colby Holmes - Conway HS (SC)… 5-11/190/R/R… fastball has hit 94… arm action excellent… curve in high 70s… change 78… committed to South Carolina… projects as closer… rated by Baseball America as No. 9 best high school prospect at 2009 Under Armour Preseason All-America Tournament… rated No. 4 best high school player in the state of South Carolina by Diamond Prospects… rated No. 7 best high school player in the state of South Carolina by PG Crosschecker… played on 2008 17-U Diamond Devils summer team that won the 17-U World Wood Bat Association National Championships as well as the Continental Amateur Baseball Association 18-U Wood Bat World Series
57. Scott Swinson - Maryland… Junior… 6-1, 185, R/R… weekend ace… plus fastball, excellent change-up, breaking ball… 2008: 13 stars, 5 wins, no-hitter, 71Ks
58. Mike Ojala - Rice… Junior… 6-3, 195… good breaking ball… 2008: 5-0 in 12 starts… 10.6K/9… 3.2 K/BB
59. Andrew Robinson - Georgia Tech… Junior… 6-1, 182, R/R… live fastball, good slider, changup… long relief pitcher… 2008: 33 appearances, 0.86 K/IP, 4-2.
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60. Steven Mazur - Norte Dame… Junior… 5-11, 195, R/R… sharp slider… sTrike thrower… mid-80’s… summer 09: 5-0, 3 saves, 0.99 in 24 appearances…
61. Brandon McClurg - Lipscomb… Senior… 5-11, 175, R/R… 200* 6-5, 2.70, 69 Ks 76.0 IP
62. Mike Nesseth - Nebraska… Sophomore… 6-5, 220, R/R… 2008 #2 prospect in Northwoods League… BA #63 prospect for 2009 college draft… 2008: 4-1, 4 saves, 3.58
63. Colin Bates - North Carolina… RS sophomore… 6-1, 170, R/R… 2008: 27 games… 2.78, 55.0 IP, 57Ks, 2.9:1 K/BB
64. Mike Nihsen - Creighton… Junior… 6-3, 200, R/R… 2008: 2.30 ERA, 14 starts… 70.1 IP, .231 OBA, all-star Northwoods League.
65. Nick McCully - Coastal Carolina… 5-11, 195 Freshman… named Big South Preseason Player of the Year… 2008: 10-3, 3.63, 24 appearances, 89.1 IP, 72K
66. Casey Upperman - Notre Dame Prep HS (AZ)… 6-0, 175, R/R… average size makes him project as RP… fastball in high 80s… has hit 91… quality change…
67. Bo O’dell - FSU… senior… 6-3, 210, R/R… 2008: 3.60, 21 appearances… went 5-1 as starter…
68. Mark Grbavac - Oregon State… Senior… 6-0, 185, R/R… summer: 11 appearances in Northwoods League, 1-1, 4.50… 2008: 22 appearances, 4-1, 3.61
69. Willy Kesler - New Mexico… Junior… 6-0, 215, R/R… started 2008 4-0, but had emergency appendectomy after that… then, season ending TJS… 1,90 ERA
70. Kyle Thebeau - Texas A&M… Senior… 6-1/195/R/R… first team All-Big 12… 2008: 6-3, 2.12, 33 appearances, .206 OBA
71. A.J. Morris - Kansas State… Junior… 6-2, 200, R/R… 4th year junior… 2008: 14 appearances, 12 starts, 4-4, 6.04… as of 4-7: 8-0, 0.83
72. David Hale - Princeton… 2008: 9 pitching starts and 24 games as either OF or DH… 2-4, 5.04, 44.2 IP
73. Andrew Doyle - Oklahoma… junior… 6-3, 210, R/R… 2008: all Big-12 team… 9 wins, 72 Ks
74. Nick Karow - Furman… Junior… 6-2, 205, R/R… cut fastball go-to pitch… also plays catcher and fist base… 2008: consensus 2nd team All-Souther Conference relief pitcher… 5-0, 3.71, 9 saves
75. Chase Reid - Vanderbilt… sophomore… 6-3, 200, L/R… 2008: 4-0, 4.30 in 21 relief appearances…
76. Zach Von Tersch - Georgia Tech… Junior… 6-5, 215, R/R… 2008 ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District III Third Team… three pitches… drafted in the 38th round of the 2006 draft by Washington… 2008: 7-5, 4.33
77. Chase Dempsay - Houston… sophomore… 6-3, 200, R/R… 75. 2008 Rivals.com Freshman All-America First Team… 2008: set records by Cougar freshman with 11 saves and eight wins and ranks among the C-USA individual leaders both categories
78. Clinton Cox - New Mexico… Senior… 6-2, 215, R/R… 2008: 2nd team all-Mountain West… 26 appearances, 4 saves, 32K, 44.1 IP, 3-1, 3.86.
79. Ty Pryor - North Florida… Sophomore… 6-3, 205… 2008: 16 appearances… 37Ks/59.1 IP…
80. Jorden Merry - Washington… senior… 6-1, 190, R/R… named to all-Pac 10 team… drafted by White Sox in 14th round of 2008 draft… 3.61 ERA… .233 OBA
81. Derek Ward - Louisiana-Monroe… Senior… 2008: 3.38, 7 saves, 28 appearances
82. Jeffrey Inman - Stanford… Junior… 6-2, 185, R/R… 2008: 7-2, 4.27, 71.2 IP, .246 OBA
83. Travis Starling - Texas A&M… Junior… 5-10, 180, R/R… 2008: first-team All-Big 12 selection as a relief pitcher, ranked third in the league with nine saves… 5-0, 2.74
84. Parker Bangs - South Carolina… Sophomore… 6-3, 210, R/R… 2008: 18 games as reliever… 3-3, 27.1 IP, 2 saves, 34K, .217 OBA
85. Daniel Bradshaw - LSU… Freshman… 6-1, 201, R/R… 2008 SEC Freshmen Academic Honor Roll… 2008: 26 G,2 starts, 4-5, 4.12
86. Connor Hoehn - Alabama… Sophomore… 6-2, 200… was drafted by the Brewers in the 21st round of the 2007 draft…
87. Kyle Morrison - Wagner… Junior… 6-1, 190… Named Third-Best Prospect In The Atlantic Collegiate Baseball League (ACBL) By Baseball America… 2008: 5-5, 57K, 3.99 ERA.
88. Austin Hyatt - Alabama… senior… 6-3, 205, R/R… 5th year senior… excellent control… 2008: 17 appearances, 14 starts, 93.1 IP, 80 K… 10-5, 4.26 over last 3 years
89. Madison Younginer - Mauldin HS… 6-3, 175… low 90s, touches 94… sharp 12-6 curve… past 2 years: 6-1-1… verbally committed to Clemson.
90. Shawn Tolleson - Baylor… sat out 2007 with TJS… sophomore… 6-2, 225, 2009 Baseball America No. 23 MLB Draft Prospect (college). 2008: 6-4, 5.06
91. Miquel Valcarcel - St. John’s… freshman… 6-3, 200… was 32nd round draft pick in 2006 by the Rockies… 2008: 19-3, 1.32, 227K, 150 IP
92. Parker Thomas - Mt. Tabor HS… 6-5, 227
93. Josh Dahl - Deer Valley HS (AZ)… 6-0/200, R/R… low 90s fastball… tops 93… money pitch is curve… projected as a 2-pitch relief specialist…
94. Tyler Bess -- Morehead State… senior… 4-6-9: named Ohio Valley POW: allowed 1 run in 10.2 IP
95. Jason Kramer - Hawaii… senior… named WAC POW week 4-6-9: 2-3, 3.00, 48.0 IP
96. Cole White – New Mexico… top Lobos relief ace in 2009… through 4-7-09: 15 appearances, 1-0, 1.12, 30K, 16BB, 3 saves, 24.0 IP.
97. Bradon Tullis – Skagit Valley (Wash.) C.C. … 6-2, 190… first 28 innings in 2009: 4-0, 0.33, 27K, 11BB… fastball 88-91… three quality pitches
98. Brad Stillings – Kent State – threw 9-inning no-hitter on 4-11 against Toledo. April 13: named the NCBWA pitcher of the week
99. Jake Hale – (previously unranked) – Ohio State – senior… named Big Ten pitcher of the week April 20 after saving three games in a row the prior week… Stopper of the Year candidate… has not given up an earned run in April
100. Eric Arnett - (previously unranked) - Indiana… 6-5, 225… fastball touching 96 this year… 94 in the 9th inning… as of 4/23: 8-1, 69K, 19BB, 70IP, 4 complete games… 84-85 slider… pitched out of the bullpen first two years… through 4/25: 8-1, 1.94 69K/19BB in 70.0 IP
101. Jake Barrett – (previously unranked) – Desert Ridge HS (AZ)… 6-4, 235, R/R… fastball in 90-94 range… power curve 74-77… split 75-76… emotional… a little heavy… as of 4/23: 5-2, 2.42, 60K/34IP…
102. Chad Thompson – (down from #37 and heading off the board) - El Toro HS; Trabuco Canyon, CA Specs: 6′8, 215,… has hit 94… good downward plane… clean delivery… will undergo TJS May 1st
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B-Mets Game Notes
LAST GAME:
In their second extra-inning game of the season,
the B-Mets came out on top, 4-2, in 13 innings. Five different
pitchers combined to shut down the New Hampshire bats in
the proceeding seven innings after starter Ryan Coultas left
after giving up a leadoff single in the seventh. Nick Abel got
the win out of the pen with a scoreless 12th and closer Roy
Merritt notched his seventh save in as many chances with a
scoreless 13th frame. Binghamton rallied for two runs in the
top of the 13th when Carl Loadenthal and Josh Thole led off
the inning with singles off Edgar Estanga. It was then that
Zach Dials entered for the Fisher Cats. Dials faced a pinchhitter
Josh Petersen who reached on throwing error by shortstop
Luis Sanchez, which allowed Loadenthal to score the goahead
run. Lucas Duda brought the fourth run in, walking in a
run with the bases loaded in a pinch-hit role.
STARTING PITCHING MATCHUP:
RHP Eric Brown will make his
first start of the season this afternoon for the B-Mets. Brown
has made four relief appearances this season, including an
outing of 4.2 innings 4/18 vs. Portland. He carries a 1-0 record
and a 3.12 ERA into today’s game. He was to open the
season in a piggybacking role with fellow RHP Fernando
Nieve, but weather prevented that from happeneing on multiple
occasions. Last season, Brown saw in action in 30 games
for Binghamton, with 17 starts tallying a 5.46 ERA as a
starter. He was the Mets’ 18th round selection in 2005 out of
Wingate University.
LHP Fabio Castro gets the call for the Fisher Cats today in his
fourth start of the year. Castro has been tremendous in 2009,
holding opponents scoreless in three starts thus far spanning
16.2 innings. He has given up just 11 hits and has worked at
least five innings in each of his starts, striking out 17. Castro
spent 2008 in Philadelphia’s organization between Reading
(AA) and Lehigh Valley (AAA). He made 16 starts for Reading
last year with a 7-2 record and 4.13 ERA including a complete
-game loss in his last start 8/3/08 at Erie. He was signed as
an international free agent as a 16-year old by the White Sox
out of the Dominican 12/26/01.
DEFENSIVE STREAK ENDS:
Mark Kiger’s third inning error
ended a streak of 39 consecutive innings without error for the
Binghamton defense, their longest errorless streak.
RELENTLESS RELIEF:
In Binghamton’s last three games, the
bullpen has been stingy, stringing 13.2 innings of scoreless
baseball together to contribute in two wins. Through 13
games this season, the pen has allowed just 11 earned runs
in 59.2 innings, equating to a 1.66 ERA.
In their second extra-inning game of the season,
the B-Mets came out on top, 4-2, in 13 innings. Five different
pitchers combined to shut down the New Hampshire bats in
the proceeding seven innings after starter Ryan Coultas left
after giving up a leadoff single in the seventh. Nick Abel got
the win out of the pen with a scoreless 12th and closer Roy
Merritt notched his seventh save in as many chances with a
scoreless 13th frame. Binghamton rallied for two runs in the
top of the 13th when Carl Loadenthal and Josh Thole led off
the inning with singles off Edgar Estanga. It was then that
Zach Dials entered for the Fisher Cats. Dials faced a pinchhitter
Josh Petersen who reached on throwing error by shortstop
Luis Sanchez, which allowed Loadenthal to score the goahead
run. Lucas Duda brought the fourth run in, walking in a
run with the bases loaded in a pinch-hit role.
STARTING PITCHING MATCHUP:
RHP Eric Brown will make his
first start of the season this afternoon for the B-Mets. Brown
has made four relief appearances this season, including an
outing of 4.2 innings 4/18 vs. Portland. He carries a 1-0 record
and a 3.12 ERA into today’s game. He was to open the
season in a piggybacking role with fellow RHP Fernando
Nieve, but weather prevented that from happeneing on multiple
occasions. Last season, Brown saw in action in 30 games
for Binghamton, with 17 starts tallying a 5.46 ERA as a
starter. He was the Mets’ 18th round selection in 2005 out of
Wingate University.
LHP Fabio Castro gets the call for the Fisher Cats today in his
fourth start of the year. Castro has been tremendous in 2009,
holding opponents scoreless in three starts thus far spanning
16.2 innings. He has given up just 11 hits and has worked at
least five innings in each of his starts, striking out 17. Castro
spent 2008 in Philadelphia’s organization between Reading
(AA) and Lehigh Valley (AAA). He made 16 starts for Reading
last year with a 7-2 record and 4.13 ERA including a complete
-game loss in his last start 8/3/08 at Erie. He was signed as
an international free agent as a 16-year old by the White Sox
out of the Dominican 12/26/01.
DEFENSIVE STREAK ENDS:
Mark Kiger’s third inning error
ended a streak of 39 consecutive innings without error for the
Binghamton defense, their longest errorless streak.
RELENTLESS RELIEF:
In Binghamton’s last three games, the
bullpen has been stingy, stringing 13.2 innings of scoreless
baseball together to contribute in two wins. Through 13
games this season, the pen has allowed just 11 earned runs
in 59.2 innings, equating to a 1.66 ERA.
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