8-17: unsigned 1st round… will be eligible to draft again in 2010
9-16: From www.baseballamrica.com : - College Top 25 draft prospects: 4. LeVon Washington, of Chipola (Fla.) JC
9-24: From: http://mlbresource.blogspot.com: Mock Draft Version 1.0 – 13th pick overall - LeVon Washington, of - Chipola JC
9-28: From http://mlbresource.blogspot.com: - Mock Draft Version 2 - #13 pick overall - LeVon Washington, 2B - Chipola JC - Washington was taken in the first round by the Tampa Bay Rays this past year. A deal wasn't struck and he seemed all but certain to head to the Florida Gators for three years. Instead, he is playing at Chipola JC in Florida and will be eligible for the draft again. I am a huge advocate of if you get drafted in the first round you better take it because you never know what will happen but as of right now Washington seems to be getting what he wants.
10-5 from http://mlbbonusbaby.com: - 14. Milwaukee Brewers – LeVon Washington, OF, Chipola JC (FL) – (1st OF picked in draft) - Washington was a first-rounder in 2009, and there aren’t many current scenarios that knock him out of the first round in 2010. With a recovery in his right arm, which I do expect to happen, more teams will think of Washington as a true center fielder with plus range. His hit tool is still plus, and with a weaker class of hitters in the 2010 class, there’s nowhere to go but up with a good season at Chipola against solid Florida JUCO competition. Beware the Boras.
10-5 from http://baseballdraftreport.com: - top 50 prospects in 2010 draft – #33 - Levon Washington - 5th Ofer on list
10-7: - from http://mlbbonusbaby.com - LeVon Washington, Chipola JC (FL)
It’s hard to really point at a huge number of JUCO prospects yet, so Washington falls into the college category. A first-rounder a year ago, he’s projected to do the same this year. He’s got plus hit and speed tools, and if his arm firms up to become somewhere in 40-50 range, he’ll be a plus overall fielder. Projected draft slot: Mid- to late-first round.
10-13 from www.mymlbdraft.com: 2010 MLB Mock Draft - #13 – (1st OF picked) - LeVon Washington
10-24 from www.baseballrumormll.com: - top 10 prospects: - 7. LeVon Washington, (only OF on list) Buchholz HS, FL: Much like Paxton, Washington was the 30th overall pick in the 2009 draft by the Tampa Bay Rays, but was unable to sign. Unlike Paxton, Washington will attend a junior college this season which will allow him to re-enter the draft next June.
10-25: from www.mlbresource.com: - Blake's Scouting Report - I will go on record as saying that I never recommend not signing if you are a first round pick. Baseball is a crazy game and sometimes we don't get second chances. With that being said, we are looking at a kid that has all the tools to succeed at the next level. My one concern for Washington is if he will hit enough. Scouting him I see Tony Gwynn Jr. in the fact he can run but his power isn't there yet. I would give him a 60-65 on the MLB scouting scale on his arm from the outfield. I like Washington a lot but he definitely has a ton of strength that needs to develop.
11-2 from www.perfectgame.com: - Future Scout Sully said: Here is my list of the Top 50 in the class. I have seen almost every one of these players. Went out to AFLAC for the week, saw team usa play, and went to many cape games: - 14-OF LeVon Washington (2nd OF on list)
11-3 from www.mlbresource.com: 3rd Mock draft – #8 - LeVon Washington, OF - Chipola JC - It is always a risk taking the type of player Washington is. He could either be your next B.J. Upton type or simply be a guy that can run but can't hit. I think Washington will be the complete player and will be worthy of this high of a pick. (1st OF on list)
11-17 from www.mlbdraft.blogspot.com: - 19. Detroit Tigers- LeVon Washington, OF, Chipola JC - A first round pick from last year, Washington decided to take the JUCO route. He is represented by Boras, and the Tigers never shy away from the Boras client. Washington will be on most teams radars as we reach the mid to late first round. (3rd OF picked)
11-18 from www.macksmets.blogspot.com: - 13. OF/2B Leon Washington – I like Brentz as the top outfielder, but Washington offers experience both in the outfield as well as second base. No one likes wasting a first round pick on a second baseman, but, in this case, you get a decent outfielder with pop as well. (2nd OF on list)
11-20 from www.draftamerica.com: - 13. Chicago (A) -- LeVon Washington, OF/2B, Chipola JC (FL). The White Sox have gone the college route with 12 of their 14 first round/supplemental-first round picks since 2000, and while Washington could be a reach here, he fits the profile as an impressive athlete with excellent bat speed.
11-23 from www.deepleagues.com: - #13 - Chicago White Sox Levon Washington (2B, Gainesville, FL) (1st OF on list)
12-15 from www.5tooltalk.com: Mock Draft – 1st round: - 27 Phillies LeVon Washington CF NJCAA
1-7-9: Morisato's 2010 MLB Mock Draft - Version 1.0 - 16th Overall – The Chicago Cubs - LeVon Washington (CF), Florida Junior College - A first round pick of the Rays, Washington should see his stock rise in what is looking like a average at best college crop. His best quality is his speed, as he's able to run out base hits, steal bases, and cover a lot of ground in centerfield. He doesn't have great power, but his speed will help him earn extra bases. He lacks a great arm in center, but if he gains strength coming back from a labrum surgery, it should be adequate. Washington has good bat speed and should hit for average, and if he improves his plate discipline, he should be a capable leadoff man. He takes some bat routes in center right now, and his game overall is still a bit rough. But he should be a solid centerfielder, and one that will likely catch the Cubs' attention. The problem here is that he's a Boras client, which should make for some interesting negotiations, as Washington's draft negotiations were largely on backburner because of Stephen Strasburg's negotiations. It figures to be the same this year, with Bryce Harper likely the top pick (right now, anyway).
2010 MLB DRAFT MOCK DRAFT- 12/31/09 – www.jjscouting.com - 19. Detroit Tigers- LeVon Washington, OF, Chipola JC - A first round pick from last year, Washington decided to take the JUCO route. He is represented by Boras, and the Tigers never shy away from the Boras client. Washington will be on most teams radars as we reach the mid to late first round.
1-1-9 from www.draftsite.com: - #17 Tampa Bay LeVon Washington** OF/2B Junior College 5'10" 170 L,R
1-15-0 from http://mlbbonusbaby.com: - 8. Houston Astros – LeVon Washington, OF, Chipola JC (FL) – Washington’s another player on the rise, as he’s got early first-round potential in both center field and at second base. He’s still got a great bat and excellent speed, and there’s thought that he could be a dominant leadoff hitter in a relatively short period of time when compared to other bats so young. He’s still got the Boras factor, but the word is that his asking price wasn’t ridiculous at all when the Rays failed to sign him in August. Their mistake. Previously: #14.
3-6 from XMLBScout - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=4361060202 - Got to see LeVon Washington today a double dip for Chipola JC vs Gordon JC out of Georgia. He's making contact, however, I didn't see the blazing speed I'm accustomed to seeing, although he did get down the line once at 4.1 from the leftside which is plus, arm strength still well below average, good range in center, tracks the ball just ok, not real instinctive, displayed no power during bp or in the game, he's going to have to rely on his speed. Program listed him at 6'0 175, he's more like 5'10 and 175. Definitely not the same tools I've seen before, however, he's still worthy of early round consideration, first round though? No way unless this year is down on positional players, which thus far after seeing only 10 games this year, it's not very thin, some decent arms and some decent bats.
2. Bryce Brentz – Middle Tennessee State – has the most raw power in the draft class… incredible bat command and speed… projects out as a first baseman… even as a pitcher he had 63Ks in 88.2 IP and a 4.57 ERA… 2009: .328 17-HR 71-RBI
7/07 fr. www.projectprospect.com: If you want your kid to be a massive power hitter, name him Bryce. Bryce Brentz is the No. 1 power hitting prospect from the four-year college ranks. Brentz lead all of Division-I in batting average, slugging percentage, home runs, and total bases all that ads up to a triple slash line of .465/.535/.930 with 28 home runs. While MTSU plays in a strong hitter park (120 PF, BoydsWorld.com), Brentz compliments his outstanding power with very solid zone judgement. Brentz walked 11.4% of the time last year while striking out in just 11.8% of his plate appearances. A college center fielder, Brentz gets knocked some for his defense as some think he may wind up at first base in the pros. Wherever he plays, his bat could be special.
7/09 fr. Keith Law/ www.espn.com : “he was by far the best player on Team USA".
7/13: As of July 13, hitting .476 for Team USA.
7-21: 2010 MLB Mock Draft - 2nd Edition - July 21, 2009 by Scouting The Sports http://scoutingthesports.com/?p=3632 - 8. Baltimore Orioles - Bryce Brentz Outfielder Middle Tennessee State - -In his first year, Brentz was a collegiate freshman All-American. In his second year, Brentz’s average actually rose and so did his homer run total. He finished with a .465/.535/.930 line in 230 at-bats, slugging 28 home runs, 19 doubles, and a pair of triples. Brentz has the most raw power in a draft class which is already loaded with power, and has incredible bat command and even better bat speed. Brentz can easily play any of the corner outfield positions with decent range and an above average arm. Teams could also look into developing him into a first baseman.
9-16: From www.baseballamrica.com : - College Top 25 draft prospects: 14. Bryce Brentz, of Middle Tennessee State
9-24: From: http://mlbresource.blogspot.com: Mock Draft Version 1.0 – 4th pick overall - Bryce Brentz, OF - Middle Tennesse State
9-28: From http://mlbresource.blogspot.com: - Mock Draft Version 2 - #8 pick overall - Bryce Brentz, OF - Middle Tennessee State - All Brentz does is hit every year. He is a perfect fit for Toronto and should be a middle of the order hitters for years to come. Toronto has actually done a very nice job developing pitching in their farm system and now David Cooper at 1B and Bryce Brentz in the OF could be a dangerous lineup to back these young arms.
10-5 from http://mlbbonusbaby.com: 20. Atlanta Braves – Bryce Brentz, OF, Middle Tennessee – (3rd OF picked in draft) - There’s been a lot of hype around Brentz with his huge numbers, and my draft profile of him has been wildly popular. However, Brentz has his flaws, as pitch recognition continues to be a bit of a concern with him. Do we have another Jeff Francoeur on our hands? Not at all. But it’s just something to watch. On the plus side, he’s got big raw power, solid athleticism, and a plus arm for a corner outfield spot, so any team looking for a potential middle-of-the-order hitter will grab him. Atlanta can’t have guys like Matt Diaz, Garret Anderson, and Ryan Church forever if they expect to win.
10-5 from http://baseballdraftreport.com: - top 50 prospects in 2010 draft – #23 - Brian Brentz – 2nd Ofer on list
10-7: - from http://mlbbonusbaby.com - Bryce Brentz, Middle Tennessee - Brentz is a corner outfielder with a plus arm who fits best long-term in right field. He’s got plus hit and power tools, and he’s probably got the highest ceiling of any college hitter in the 2010 class. Read more about Brentz here. Projected draft slot: Early- to mid-first round.
10-13 from www.mymlbdraft.com: 2010 MLB Mock Draft - #17 – (3rd OF picked) - Bryce Brentz
11-2 from www.perfectgame.com: - Future Scout Sully said: Here is my list of the Top 50 in the class. I have seen almost every one of these players. Went out to AFLAC for the week, saw team usa play, and went to many cape games: - 13-OF Bryce Brentz (1st OF on list)
11-3 from www.mlbresource.com: 3rd Mock draft – #15 - Bryce Brentz, OF - Middle Tennessee State - This is the compensation pick for signing LHP Matt Purke last year. I think the Rangers simply try and get the best hitter available with this pick and select the slugger that has done nothing but hit homeruns in college. (3rd OF on list)
11-17 from www.mlbdraft.blogspot.com: - 12. Cincinnati Reds- Bryce Brentz, OF, MTSU - Shuffled a lot on this pick, but ultimately settled on Brentz. All he has done since he entered college was mash. A true power hitter, Brentz has the ability to hit for power to all fields. With another big year at Middle Tennessee, Brentz will land himself in the middle of the first round. (1st OF picked)
11-18 from www.macksmets.blogspot.com: - 10 OF Brian Brentz – again, I like seasoned college vets over high schoolers and the top outfielder in this draft, IMO, is Brentz. (1st OF on list)
11-20 from www.draftamerica.com: - 7. New York (N) -- Bryce Brentz, OF, Mid. Tenn. St. The Mets tend to shy away from expensive selections, and Brentz could be a slot (or close to it) signing around here if organizations can't get comfortable with him as a top 10 pick given the offensive-friendly home park and inconsistent competition.
11-23 from www.deepleagues.com: - #7 - N.Y. Mets - Bryce Brentz (1B, Middle Tennessee State) (only 1B on list)
12-15 rom www.5tooltalk.com: Mock Draft – 1st round: - 24 Giants Bryce Brentz OF NCAA
12-20 from www.thecollegebaseballblog.com – voyed to the 2010 MCBWA 1st team all-american squad
1-7-9: Morisato's 2010 MLB Mock Draft - Version 1.0 - 14th Overall – The Milwaukee Brewers - Bryce Brentz (CF/RF), Middle Tennessee State - Brentz was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 30th round of the 2007 draft as a pitcher, but has since become one of the best outfield prospects in the college ranks. Brentz’s bat is his best tool, as he will hit for average and should hit for above average power. He’s got excellent bat speed and fairly good pitch recognition. However, he is an overly aggressive hitter, which results in him striking out a lot. That is a concern in the long term. Defensively, Brentz profiles well as a right fielder, thanks to his range and his strong arm. He is going to get his knocks on his stats because he plays in a smaller conference. Still, he deserves to be ranked as one of the top college outfield talents available in this draft. With the Brewers seeking more youth in their outfield, and with their aggressive shopping of Corey Hart, this seems like a solid fit.
2010 MLB DRAFT MOCK DRAFT- 12/31/09 – www.jjscouting.com - 12. Cincinnati Reds- Bryce Brentz, OF, MTSU - Shuffled a lot on this pick, but ultimately settled on Brentz. All he has done since he entered college was mash. A true power hitter, Brentz has the ability to hit for power to all fields. With another big year at Middle Tennessee, Brentz will land himself in the middle of the first round.
1-1-9 from www.draftsite.com: - #10 San Diego Bryce Brentz OF Middle Tennessee State 6'0" 185 R,R
1-15-0 from http://mlbbonusbaby.com: - 22. Texas Rangers – Bryce Brentz, OF, Middle Tennessee – Brentz is a bit of a message board sensation that even people with average interest in the draft have heard about. Looking at his stats can do that. However, with reports surfacing that Brentz has possible makeup and work ethic issues, I was generous in placing him even as high as this. He’s an all bat corner outfielder that’s faced limited competition, though the bat is truly special at times. If he has another monster year and answers some questions, he’ll go higher, but for now he slots well here as the Rangers’ second first-round pick. Previously: #20.
1-15-9 from http://baseballdraftreport.com: - #31 Tampa Bay Rays: OF Bryce Brentz – Middle Tennessee State - Super Nintendo numbers (.465/.535/.930) and comparisons to Nick Markakis’s two-way skill set have gotten Brentz a disproportionate amount of pub when compared to other draft prospects, but, hey, any time a casual baseball fan knows the name of a draft prospect months in advance we have to consider that a strong indicator of the rapid growth of MLB draft coverage. Brentz has special bat speed and should be an above-average defender in right field professionally. I’d love to take closer look at the game-by-game breakdown of Brentz’s ‘09 numbers to see the types of pitchers he is doing the most of his damage off of, though the sample sizes involved may not yield any kind of meaningful conclusions. With six months between now and then draft, I’m sure I’ll be able to delve a little deeper into Brentz’s numbers one way or another.
3. Austin Wilson – Harvard-Westlake H.S. (CA.) – 6-4, 200 - has most power of the draft… not polished, but who cares… hit two 500+ HRs at Florida showcase, both to different parts of the field. One scout said he’s a “young Adam Jones”… 2008 Area Code games alumni… projects out on corners… average speed… excellent arm… star in batting practice…
7-21: 2010 MLB Mock Draft - 2nd Edition - July 21, 2009 by Scouting The Sports http://scoutingthesports.com/?p=3632 - - 3. San Diego Padres - Austin Wilson Outfielder Harvard-Westlake High School, Los Angeles, California - The Padres have holes at almost every position and need a superstar to build on. Local boy Austin Wood will be a good guy to start the rebuilding process. While he is unpolished, this AFLAC All-American has shown his that he has the most natural batting practice power in the 2010 draft At a showcase in Florida (where he was the only Junior invited) he hit a few batting practice balls over 500 feet, each one to different parts of the field. Wilson also has above average speed, stealing 12 of 13 bases last season, and a fantastic arm. With a .526 batting average as well as 6 home runs, 27 runs scored and 27 RBI’s in only 77 official at-bats
8-1: from http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com: 60-70 arm strength, runs well underway, made contact, showed some power in BP, didn't display it in 4 games however. Looks great in a uniform, definitely need to see again.
8-6: From www.baseballamerica.com: - Already a chiseled 6-foot-4 and 200 pounds, Wilson is a physical specimen who stands out on the field. He's an average runner but has a cannon for an arm, and he should have the size, athleticism and tools to be a special player.
8-10: From www.baseballamerica.com – Area Code Games - Wilson packs a plus arm and provocative power in his 6-foot-4, 213-pound build. He’s a superlative athlete as well, reeling off a 6.79 60 and a 35.4 vertical jump.
8-15: from XMLBScout on www.perfectgame.com: certainly displayed the power and some loft in his swing in the game, other than just in BP. Some of the tv talent experts were fishing out there on comparable current ML players, but the one that sticks out to me is a throwback era player, Ellis Valentine, very similar hitting approaches, throwing ability, flat out running speed.
9-16: From www.baseballamerica.com : - High School Top 25 draft prospects: 6. Austin Wilson, of Harvard-Westlake HS, Los Angeles
9-24: From: http://mlbresource.blogspot.com: Mock Draft Version 1.0 – 18th pick overall - Austin Wilson, OF - Harvard-Westlake HS (CA)
9-28: From http://mlbresource.blogspot.com: - Mock Draft Version 2 - #14 pick overall - Austin Wilson, OF - Westlake-Harvard HS (CA) - If Wilson didn't have enough on his resume for this draft he certainly went to the top of the pile with his blast at Wrigley Field in the Under Armour Showcase. He showed off that the transition to wood will be no problem and that his bat is ready for pro ball. He also has a cannon for an arm and can run. I would not be surprised if Wilson climbs higher than this in the draft.
10-5 from http://mlbbonusbaby.com: 17. Tampa Bay Rays – Austin Wilson, OF, Harvard-Westlake HS (CA) – (2nd OF picked in draft) - There’s been some hype about Wilson being a top five pick, but he just doesn’t have the polish to be that type of player quite yet. There’s not a lot of argument about whether Wilson is the best prep outfielder in the draft, as most scouts would say he is. However, there’s some question about where he might line up. His build is huge, he’s got plus raw power, and a plus-plus arm, but he needs to work on pitch recognition, and he’s not really a long-term center field prospect to most. If he falls this far, the Rays would probably be delighted to land him.
10-5 from http://baseballdraftreport.com: - top 50 prospects in 2010 draft – #5 – Austin Wilson – 1st Ofer on list
10-7: - from http://mlbbonusbaby.com - Austin Wilson, Harvard Westlake HS (CA)
Big-time tools include plus raw power and a plus-plus arm. However, he’s probably a right fielder in the long-run, and not a lot of prep corner outfielders go incredibly high in the draft. His bat isn’t quite elite enough to warrant top five consideration like Donavan Tate could command a year ago, but Wilson’s got enough raw talent to lock himself into the first round for now. Projected draft slot: Mid-first to late-first round.
10-13 from www.mymlbdraft.com: 2010 MLB Mock Draft - #16 (2nd OF picked) - Austin Wilson
11-2 from www.perfectgame.com: - Future Scout Sully said: Here is my list of the Top 50 in the class. I have seen almost every one of these players. Went out to AFLAC for the week, saw team usa play, and went to many cape games: - 22- OF Austin Wilson (4th OF on list)
11-3 from www.mlbresource.com: 3rd Mock draft – #14 - Austin Wilson, OF - Westlake-Harvard HS (CA) - I liked Wilson going in this same spot in my previous mock and I think the Brewers are a perfect fit. They have a very nice farm system but could use a few young outfielders. (2nd OF on list)
11-9-9 from www.examiner.com: - Top 15 High School Draft Prospects - 5. Austin Wilson, of
Harvard-Westlake HS, Los Angeles
College Commitment: Stanford - An athletic specimen at 6-foot-4, 200 pounds, Wilson has plus power potential and plus arm strength that will play well in right field. (1st OF on list)
11-17 from www.mlbdraft.blogspot.com: - 18. Seattle Mariners- Austin Wilson, OF, Harvard-Westlake HS(CA) - The best high school outfielder in the draft. Wilson is a good athlete with an absolute cannon from the outfield. Wilson already has a major league ready outfield arm. He has some good power, and those balls he hits in the gaps should turn into home runs down the road. (2nd OF picked)
11-18 from www.macksmets.blogspot.com: - 26. OF Austin Wilson – Wilson is the top high school outfielder. (3rd OF on list)
11-20 from www.draftamerica.com: - 28. Los Angeles (N) -- Austin Wilson, OF, Harvard Westlake HS (CA). It could be expensive to pry Wilson away from his commitment to Stanford, but the hometown Dodgers could roll the dice on the talented right fielder and his plus power potential.
11-23 from www.deepleagues.com: - #15 - Texas Rangers Austin Wilson (OF, Los Angeles, CA) (2nd OF on list)
1-7-9: Morisato's 2010 MLB Mock Draft - Version 1.0 - 22th Overall – The Texas Rangers - Austin Wilson (CF), California High School - Wilson is a top flight outfield talent that has been mentioned as a top 20 pick. Wilson has a large frame, and projects to hit for significant power. He also has a strong arm in the outfield. However, Wilson has two big flaws. First, his range will decrease enough as he matures that he’ll have to move to right field. Second, Wilson lacks plate discipline, and will strike out a lot. Overall, though, the talent is here for him to become a run producing outfielder, similar to Jermaine Dye. Because this pick is protected, the Rangers will roll the dice here on Wilson, provided he falls here.
2010 MLB DRAFT MOCK DRAFT- 12/31/09 – www.jjscouting.com - 18. Seattle Mariners- Austin Wilson, OF, Harvard-Westlake HS(CA) - The best high school outfielder in the draft. Wilson is a good athlete with an absolute cannon from the outfield. Wilson already has a major league ready outfield arm. He has some good power, and those balls he hits in the gaps should turn into home runs down the road.
1-1-9 from www.draftsite.com: - #16 Chicago Cubs Austin Wilson OF Harvard-Westlake School, Ca. 6'4" 210 R,R
1-15-0 from http://mlbbonusbaby.com: - 13. Chicago White Sox – Austin Wilson, OF, Harvard-Westlake HS (CA) – I had Wilson discounted a little in my first mock draft in October, but I now don’t see him dropping past some of the tool-hungry scouting departments in this section of the first round. Despite drafting Jared Mitchell and Trayce Thompson a year ago, the White Sox still have a place to pick a high-level future right fielder with plus-plus power potential in Wilson. The White Sox don’t have a lengthy history of drafting prep bats this high, but they didn’t have an opportunity to do so most years, so the logic is here. Previously: #17.
1-15-9 from http://baseballdraftreport.com: - #12 Cincinnati Reds: OF Austin Wilson – Harvard Westlake HS (CA) - Honest to goodness, I had a dream last night that I finally published this mock. It was marvelous. After staring at this Word document for over ten days, it was a joy to finally rid my brain of the incessant, nagging thoughts of “who goes where?” and “is this guy ?” and “what’s the damn point of doing a mock over six months and a full amateur season before the actual event?” I hit the tiny PUBLISH button and breathed the sweetest sigh of relief known to man. Then, without warning, my dream turned into terrifying nightmare. The delight my dream-time self was feeling over getting this stinking mock done quickly turned to dread as I realized I forgot to include Austin Wilson. I checked, double-checked, triple-checked…and he was nowhere to be found. Apparently there was neither an edit nor a delete feature in my nightmare, so the omission of Wilson was forced to stand as an ugly black mark against my draft forecasting soul for all of eternity. Maybe I take all this draft stuff too seriously…
Wilson could be this year’s Donovan Tate. Wilson could be this year’s Brian Goodwin. I obviously lean much closer to the Tate side of things, but I’m a sucker for 6-4, 200 pound outfielders rocking the plus power/plus arm combo. The comps for Wilson range from silly (Dave Winfield) to topical (Andre Dawson) to “man, I feel old comparing high school kids to players I loved when I was 10″ (Juan Gonzalez, Moises Alou) to intriguingly ultra-modern and therefore ultra-hip (Mike Taylor, Mike Stanton) all the way to completely made up by me just now (Shawn Green, Ellis Burks). It goes without saying that Wilson hitting his ceiling would be blessed to have a career like any of the players listed above (minus the minor leaguers, I suppose), but they do provide some context into what has been said about Wilson’s upside as a prospect so far. The two current minor league comps stick out to me as particularly interesting; Mike Stanton is a comp that mixes Wilson’s most immediate “realistic” upside as top minor league prospect with an equally plausible estimation of his tools (power, arm, good enough speed, should be good defenders in the corner), and Mike Taylor’s name serves as a reminder that Stanford commits like Wilson are always a pain in the neck to get signed.
I was looking over the Cincinnati organizational depth chart to see what kind of future lineup the Reds could throw out if they decided to add Wilson into the mix. They’ve gotten so much good press this offseason as a team on the rise that I was curious to see what kind of future starting 8 they might be able to field. Instead of fleshing out the idea, I became distracted by one name. Todd Frazier. Now I’ve seen a lot of Mr. Frazier over the years, from his high school days right on through his junior year at Rutgers. Through those years, one thing in particular stood out to me about Frazier’s game. Get ready for some seriously hard hitting prospect analysis here. Ready? Sure? Todd Frazier could be Peyton Manning’s body double, if the need for such a thing ever arises. Saw him in high school, remember thinking he looked like he could be the long lost missing Manning brother. By his last year at Rutgers, he was no longer just a random no-name honorary Manning. No, he was Peyton Manning. He is Peyton Manning.
The Ohio high school pitcher I have going fourteenth overall may also make sense if you’re into regional ties impacting drafting strategy. If I had realized the connection beforehand, maybe I would have made Stetson Allie the pick here for the Reds. Maybe next time.
2-15 from www.baseballamerica.com: - Among the position players, the primary concern was the issue of Austin Wilson’s health. Wilson, a talented 6-foot-4, 200-pound outfielder from Harvard Westlake High in North Hollywood, suffered a stress fracture in his lower back last fall and has been out of action for several months. Prior to the game, Wilson assured me that his back was completely healed. The top position prospect in Southern California, Wilson ran well—6.78 by my stopwatch—popped a couple of BP homers and showed off his superlative arm in pregame action. He did seem a bit stiff, particularly when bending down for a ball. Wilson’s timing was obviously off, but that was an issue afflicting all of the hitters on Saturday.
4. Josh Sale – Bishop Blanchet HS (WA) – 6-1, 195, L/L …
8-10: From www.baseballamerica.com – Area Code Games - Sale homered twice in last year’s Area Code Games and he picked up where he left off on Wednesday night, blasting another round tripper out of spacious Blair Field.
8-19: Jeff Sullivan from the AFLAC Games: - Sale is one of the top hitters in the country. It is unsure where he will play defensively but his bat should play anywhere. He went 0-1 with a walk during the gam. I wouldn’t be surprised if by draft time, he is the top high school hitter in the draft.
9-16: From www.baseballamerica.com : - High School Top 25 draft prospects: 10. Josh Sale, of Bishop Blanchet HS, Seattle
10-5 from http://mlbbonusbaby.com: - 24. San Francisco Giants – Josh Sale, OF, Bishop Blanchet HS (WA) – (4th OF picked in draft) - Sale’s the type of kid that could absolutely explode into top draft material with a huge spring season. He’s a corner outfielder in the truest sense of the word, but the bat’s legit. A lefty hitter, he’s got all the makings of a middle-of-the-order hitter, and he can put an absolute charge into a ball. The Giants need those type of hitters, and they’re quietly building a solid nucleus of young hitting prospects to go with their usual glut of young pitching. A lineup including Josh Sale in a corner outfield spot could be special.
10-7: - from http://mlbbonusbaby.com - Josh Sale, Bishop Blanchet HS (WA)
Not a lot of great hitters come into the pros as preps from the state of Washington, but Sale’s got that potential. A lefty at the plate and a corner outfield prospect, Sale’s got good power potential and a good hit tool, and he’s made himself into a household name in scouting circles. Projected draft slot: Mid-first to early-second round.
10-13 from www.mymlbdraft.com: 2010 MLB Mock Draft - #30 – (4th OF picked) – Josh Sale
11-2 from www.perfectgame.com: - Future Scout Sully said: Here is my list of the Top 50 in the class. I have seen almost every one of these players. Went out to AFLAC for the week, saw team usa play, and went to many cape games: - 27- OF Josh Sale (5th OF on list)
11-3 from www.mlbresource.com: 3rd Mock draft – #31 - Josh Sale, OF - Bishop Blanchet (WA) - Sale has gone pretty quietly through all the draft talk so far. However, he has outstanding pop and gives the Rays a plus bat for their system. (5th OF on list)
11-9-9 from www.examiner.com: - Top 15 High School Draft Prospects - 6. Josh Sale, of
Bishop Blanchet HS, Seattle
College Commitment: Gonzaga - Equipped with advanced plate discipline and a smooth, balanced swing, Sale may have the best present hittability in the class. (2nd OF on list)
11-17 from www.mlbdraft.blogspot.com: - 23. Florida Marlins- Josh Sale, OF, Bishop Blanchet HS(WA) - Possibly the best pure hitter in the whole 2010 HS class. Sale is a left handed power bat that could be a middle of the order hitter for a long time. He is destined for either left field or right field, and he is not that athletic, but the bat is a special one. (5th OF picked)
1-7-9: Morisato's 2010 MLB Mock Draft - Version 1.0 - 29th Overall – The Los Angeles Angels (Compensation For John Lackey) - Josh Sale (COF), Washington High School - I’m not really all that wild about high school corner outfielders. Usually, the guy really has to hit or he’s screwed. Sale, however, looks like he’ll do the former. Sale has the potential to develop plus power, and has shown the knoack for making contact. He isn’t a burner, and will likely move over to left field as he matures, but if everything goes well, he could become your classic cleanup hitter.
2010 MLB DRAFT MOCK DRAFT- 12/31/09 – www.jjscouting.com - 23. Florida Marlins- Josh Sale, OF, Bishop Blanchet HS(WA) - Possibly the best pure hitter in the whole 2010 HS class. Sale is a left handed power bat that could be a middle of the order hitter for a long time. He is destined for either left field or right field, and he is not that athletic, but the bat is a special one.
1-1-9 from www.draftsite.com: - #28 Boston Josh Sale OF Bishop Blanchet HS, Wa. 6'0" 205 L,R
1-15-0 from http://mlbbonusbaby.com: - 14. Milwaukee Brewers – Josh Sale, OF, Bishop Blanchet HS (WA) – There are some baseball players who just seem born to hit. Sale (pronounced Sally) doesn’t have the best athleticism, the best arm, or the best body in the 2010 class, but he might have the best pure bat. That’s caught the attention of numerous clubs, and the Brewers are likely one of them. Milwaukee doesn’t shy away from prep hitters, and they took a far less refined one in Max Walla in the second round in 2009. Sale shouldn’t come with a high price tag, as he’s only committed to nearby Gonzaga, so he’ll get drafted on talent alone. Previously: #24.
1-15-9 from http://baseballdraftreport.com: - #26 Colorado Rockies: OF Josh Sale – Bishop Blanchett HS (WA)- Too low? Probably, but I’m still having a hard time getting an actual read on where Sale’s prospect stock currently stands. What I do know is that the man is a hitter. He hits, hits, hits, and hits. He isn’t a slug in the field, but many scouts still believe that he probably profiles best as a big league leftfielder. Boy, first Ragira and now Sale; I’m starting to realize that Goldstein is going to have it really easy with this year’s high school class. If he needs a head start on his fun facts for Sale’s future top 11 piece, he can take the following tidbits free of charge: Sale’s full name is Joshua Ezkiel Gasu Sale and his dad is a native Samoan famous for being a champion power lifter.
5. Jarrett Parker - Virginia – 6-4, 205 junior… excellent size, power, speed, and defense… zero HRs as a freshman, 15 as a sophomore… struck out 76 times in 259 at bats.
8-2: from 6-16 article www.sportsillustrated.cnn.com: Few hitters in the Class of 2010 can match Parker's combination of size, speed, power and defense. Parker worked hard in the offseason to add about 20 pounds of muscle to his athletic 6-4, 205-pound frame, and as a result he pounded 16 homers this year after hitting none in 50 games as a freshman. But he did not lose his speed or agility, and his range, instincts and arm strength are all assets in center field. The biggest thing Parker must improve is his contact rate; he has struck out 76 times in 259 at-bats this spring.
9-16: From www.baseballamrica.com : - College Top 25 draft prospects: 22. Jarrett Parker, of Virginia
10-7: - from http://mlbbonusbaby.com - Jarrett Parker, Virginia - A center fielder, Parker’s someone whose draft position is up in the air. He was absolutely horrible on the Cape, and even though it was probably due to exhaustion from a long season, he looked incredibly out of sync. He’s a power-speed type of guy and he should be about average as a pro center fielder. I like his overall patience, but the summer hurt his stock. Projected draft slot: Late-first to late-second round.
10-13 from www.mymlbdraft.com: 2010 MLB Mock Draft - #31 – (5th OF picked) – Jarrett Parker
1-1-9 from www.draftsite.com: #75 Colorado Jarrett Parker OF Virginia 6'3" 190 L,L
1-26 from www.baseballdraftreport.com: - JR OF Jarrett Parker (2010) is one of the best of the many 2010 toolsy lottery ticket kind of players. I haven’t been doing this draft thing for that long, so it is hard for me to compare talent levels from class to class, but it seems that this year has a high number of mid-round high upside, high flameout potential players. I also haven’t been doing this writing thing long, as you can see from the mess that was that last sentence. Anyway, as mentioned, Parker is one of the very best of the so-called (by me) “lottery ticket” group, so he isn’t necessarily included in the mid-round subsection. In fact, many see him as a candidate to go in the first round. It’s easy to see why. His mix of tools and big-time sophomore numbers would make him a top-three round guy right now. Continued incremental improvements in his game his junior year will push his draft stock even higher. I’ll make a scary cross-race comparison here and claim Parker has a similar skill set as Lastings Milledge. He has plus power potential, an above-average arm, good speed, and the defensive chops to be a well above-average corner outfielder or a steady stopgap in center. Like Milledge, he struggles against breaking balls to the point that it’s hard not to see him as a 100+ strikeout big league hitter at this point. However, and I try my best to sandwich the bad news in between good news when I can, two big assets in Parker’s favor are his big league ready frame (6-4, 210 after packing on serious muscle), and the seemingly ever-increasing athleticism and agility (honed by practicing yoga) that should help him withstand the rigors of the professional grind. Additionally, Parker improved his walk rate from his freshman year to his sophomore year, and continued the positive trend during his otherwise disappointing campaign on the Cape this summer. I like that.
6. Brian Ragira – Martin HS (TX) – 6-3, 175 –
8-1: from http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com: long limbs and neck, pure hitter with doubles type power, foul line HR power, hit the ball where it was pitched, runs better on the way and adequate arm strength, on the bump he was 84-87 on the stalker, there is arm strength there, and great character too. Another who will need to get bigger and stronger in college then watch out.
8-6: From www.baseballamerica.com: - Ragira is an athletic player with room to fill out as he matures and adds strength. He's still learning how to handle wood bats, but shows flashes of potential and has good bat speed. He's patient at the plate but aggressive on the bases with his above-average speed.
9-5: from Jonathan Mayo’s 8-26 article on www.minors.mlbblogs.com: - Brian Ragira showed a really good approach at the plate, laying off breaking balls and showing he can hit a fastball anywhere. When the game sped up, he kept up. He's a Stanford commitment, so he might be hard to woo away from college.
9-16: From www.baseballamerica.com : - High School Top 25 draft prospects: 16. Brian Ragira, of Martin HS, Arlington, Texas
9-26 from: http://www.baseballrumormill.com: - While Bryce Harper and Jameson Taillon dominated the reports from the USA Baseball 18-and-under team trials, a number of lesser-known players also had good performances which landed them on the roster. Though his speed was mediocre at best, outfielder Brian Ragira impressed scouts with solid swing. Ragira is also intriguing because at 6'2" and only 175 lbs, there's plenty of room to fill out.
9-27 from: http://web.usabaseball.com: The USA Baseball 18U National Team logged a seven-run inning for a third consecutive day in a 14-0 run-rule shutout Sunday against Panama in the third day of the COPABE "AAA" Pan American Junior Championships at Daniel Canonico Stadium. Brian Ragira hit a two-run homer to center, his first and the team's third of the tourney.
9-30: From: http://web.usabaseball.com: - Karsten Whitson, Connor Mason and Kevin Gausman combined on a three-hitter, and an opportunistic offense took advantage of five errors as the USA Baseball 18U National Team remained unbeaten with a 19-0 run-rule shutout of Colombia Monday on Day 4 of the COPABE "AAA" Pan American Junior Championships at Daniel Canonico Stadium. Garin Cecchini made it a 3-0 game with an RBI double. The team then added four more runs in the second on Tony Wolters' two-run double and a two-run home run by Bryce Harper, a towering blast to right field. Team USA erupted for five runs in the fifth on two hits and two Columbia errors, with Brian Ragira's two-run double the big hit in the at bat. Wolters ended up with three RBIs. Harper, Cecchini, Ragira and Kavin Keyes had two apiece. Keyes also had three hits. Harper, Cecchini and Manny Machado each scored three runs.
10-1 from: www.baseballrumormill.com: - The COPABE "AAA" Pan American Championships began this past weekend and the 18-and-under squad from Team USA got off to a very hot 3-0 start with wins over Aruba, Argentia and Panama. Three stars stood out offensively for Team USA: Brian Ragira: In Game 1, Team USA beat Aruba 13-3 and Ragira went 2 for 3 with three RBI.
10-5 from http://baseballdraftreport.com: - top 50 prospects in 2010 draft – #31 - Brian Ragira - 4th Ofer on list
10-6 from: http://baseballdraftreport.com: - OF Brian Ragira - I think I have Ragira too low in this spot. He is a legit CF prospect with an above-average big league quality arm, in addition to a mature beyond his years approach at the plate.
10-7: - from http://mlbbonusbaby.com - Brian Ragira, James Martin HS (TX) - Ragira’s got arguably the highest amount of potential of this group of hitters, as he has plus raw power and a plus hit tool, though his current tools in game action aren’t as strong as the players above. There’s some question about his future position, as he might be a bit of a ‘tweener defensively, with a good arm, but only above-average speed with the possibility of losing range as he gets bigger. Projected draft slot: Early-second to mid-third round.
11-2 from www.perfectgame.com: - Future Scout Sully said: Here is my list of the Top 50 in the class. I have seen almost every one of these players. Went out to AFLAC for the week, saw team usa play, and went to many cape games: - 36- OF Brian Ragira (7th OF on list)
11-9-9 from www.examiner.com: - Top 15 High School Draft Prospects - 8. Brian Ragira, of
James Martin HS, Arlington, Texas
College Commitment: Stanford - A wiry and athletic outfielder, Ragira is the top power-speed combo prospect in this year’s prep class. (3rd OF on list)
1-1-9 from www.draftsite.com: - #46 Brian Ragira OF Martin HS, Tx. 6'2" 185 R,R
1-15-9 from http://baseballdraftreport.com: - 1.24 San Francisco Giants: OF Brian Ragira – Martin HS (TX) - They have to continue their attempts to balance out the arms with some bats in the system, right? Ragira offers up a similar skill set to Anthony Wolters: above-average speed, professional approach at the plate, legit up the middle defense, and a better than average arm. Future Kevin Goldstein Top 11 Fun Fact about Brian Ragira (pick one, or combine two or more for added fun!): his full name is Brian Aosa Mogaka Ragira, he is of Kenyan descent, and his father lived in the next tribe over from where Barak Obama’s father grew up. I’d bet money on it. As awesome a name as Brian Aosa Mogaka Ragira is, can we all agree that it is simply no match for the greatest name in the history of names, Mr. Dikembe Mutombo Mpolondo Mukamba Jean-Jacques Wamutombo?
7. Brett Eibner – Arkansas – 6-4, 200 - not sure if he prospects out as an outfield or a pitcher… fastball hits 95…
8-1: from http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com: also plays OF and DH for UA, has power at the dish, upper cut swing, on the bump he can run it up to 96, mostly 91-93 with solid hammer when his delivery is in synch. Great makeup too!
8-2: from 6-16 article www.sportsillustrated.cnn.com: Eibner is a true prospect both as a hitter and as a pitcher. Offensively, he profiles as a center fielder with long, graceful strides and average-to-plus range. His arm would fit in right field, because he has hit 95 mph off the mound. He struggled handling both roles this season as Arkansas went to Omaha, moving into the weekend rotation in the second half. He has an ideal pro body at 6-4 with fast-twitch athleticism and wiry strength.
9-24: From: http://mlbresource.blogspot.com: Mock Draft Version 1.0 – 29th pick overall - Brett Eibner, OF – Arkansas
10-5 from http://mlbbonusbaby.com: 28. Los Angeles Dodgers – Brett Eibner, OF/RHP, Arkansas – (5th OF picked in draft) - Eibner’s the best two-way player in the 2010 college class, and I really think he’s a first-round type of guy. He’s got plus power at the plate with solid actions in a corner outfield spot, and he’s also a potential mid-rotation guy on the mound. I like him more as a hitter, so I’ll stick with that for now. The Dodgers picked both Aaron Miller and Blake Smith, the two best two-way college players in the 2009 draft, so why not Eibner?
11-2 from www.perfectgame.com: - Future Scout Sully said: Here is my list of the Top 50 in the class. I have seen almost every one of these players. Went out to AFLAC for the week, saw team usa play, and went to many cape games: - 29-OF - Brett Eibner (6th OF on list)
11-3 from www.mlbresource.com: 3rd Mock draft – #29 - Brett Eibner, OF/RHP – Arkansas - Boston has loved the Casey Kelly experiment up to this point and might as well take another two-way player in Eibner. Either way Eibner goes he has quality big league potential. (4th OF on list)
11-10 fro www.mlbresource.com: - Blake' Scouting Report - Hard to not high on a guy like Eibner. You are looking at a big strong kid that has a chance to hit 25 to 30 homeruns consistently in the big leagues. Off the mound Eibner has been seen in the mid 90's and his ball is heavy. Overall I want to see Eibner take his bat as far as he can go. Pitching is so unpredictable but a guy that is as big as Eibner and with this much pop will always have a place to play.
11-17 from www.mlbdraft.blogspot.com: - 25.St. Louis Cardinals- Brett Eibner, OF/RHP, Arkansas - Eibner might just be the best two way college player. I'm still 50/50 with him right now. Either way, this season should decide that. (6th OF picked)
1-1-9 from www.draftsite.com: #39 Brett Eibner OF University of Arkansas 6'4" 210 R,R
8. Cheves Clark – Marietta HS (GA) – 6-0, 185 – verbally committed to Georgia Tech
7-29: From: www.baseballfactory.com: - Clarke is an advanced young player with a complete game. He has a short, quick stroke from both sides of the plate that leads to consistent hard contact. He already shows gap power and can turn on balls at times. He can go get it in the outfield and throws well from all three spots. Overall, Clarke has the tools and polish that make him one of the top all-around players in the class
8-6: From www.baseballamerica.com: - Clarke is a flashy outfielder who has been on the prospect map for awhile. The 6-foot, 190-pounder is a toolsy center fielder that hits from both sides of the plate, runs well and shows off above-average arm strength.
9-5: from Jonathan Mayo’s 8-26 article on www.minors.mlbblogs.com: - Chevez Clarke showed a good, short and quick swing, but he didn't run as well as some had advertised.
9-16: From www.baseballamerica.com : - High School Top 25 draft prospects: 11. Chavez Clarke, of Marietta (Ga.) HS
10-7: - from http://mlbbonusbaby.com - Chevez Clarke, Marietta HS (GA)
A lot of early summer hype was around fellow Georgia prep outfielder Trey Griffin, but Clarke has come out ahead of Griffin this fall. Clarke has all the tools to be a plus center fielder in the pros, and that really allows to gain ground on future corner outfielders like Wilson and Sale. A switch-hitter, Clarke doesn’t have a ton of current power, but he should become near average there with a plus hit tool. He’s very fast, so the tools are all there. Projected draft slot: Late-first to late-second round.
11-27: from www.baseballamerica.com: - Re: The Bo Jackson Five-Tool Championship: - the top three player performances belonged to outfielder Wagner Mateo (Dominican Republic), outfielder Chevez Clarke (Marietta, Ga., HS) and third baseman/righthander Kaleb Cowart (Cook County HS, Adel, Ga.).
10-29 from http://www.baseballrumormill.com: - The 2009 World Wood Bat Association World Championships wrapped up its five day tournament recently in Jupiter, Florida. Chevez Clarke and Kaleb Cowart were two of the standouts from the tool competition. Specifically, Cowart was clocked with a 100-mph reading throwing from right field, clearly dominanting the "arm strength" tool competition. Clarke did not have anything stand out quite as significantly as Cowart, but throughout all five tools submitted arguably the top performance.
11-2 from www.thehardballtimes.com: - Chevez Clarke, OF, 2010, Marietta, Ga., East Cobb Baseball - Every tool in the shed. Clarke is just an electric player, simply put. He may well be a first-round talent this June. He’s got an incredibly athletic body, with plus speed. He’s well polished with the bat (I only saw three ABs, they were all from the left side; he switch hits). The stroke is lightning-quick through the zone and has a mild uppercut, and he recognized pitches well. He’s a well above average runner, and aggressive on the basepaths. He reminds me a bit of Denard Span, with the potential to develop a bit more in the power department (he’s got longer limbs). Defensively, he showed a cannon, and he certainly has the speed for center fielder. No read on his routes or judgment, however. Not sure if he can play the infield, but he sure does have the athleticism, body type and arm.
1-1-9 from www.draftsite.com: - #77 Boston Chevez Clarke OF Marietta HS, Ga. 6'0" 185 R,R
1-15-0 from http://mlbbonusbaby.com: - 28. Los Angeles Dodgers – Chevez Clarke, OF, Marietta HS (GA) – I messed around with putting Clarke here in the October mock, only to go with Brett Eibner of Arkansas. Clarke has excellent tools and is a solid switch-hitter at the plate, and he’s got some good momentum heading into the spring. I expect him to be in the conversation at numerous spots late in the first round, though his college commitment to Georgia Tech might pose a problem if it is discovered that it’s strong. The Dodgers like tools with good makeup, and I see a match here. Previously: NR.
9. Reggie Golden – Wetumpka HS (AL) – 5-11, 200 - 2009: .458, 9-HR, 30-RBI… verbally committed to Alabama…
7-29: from www.baseballfactory.com: - Built like a running back, Reggie packs a punch on the diamond with an exceptional combination of speed and power as well as a strong throwing arm. He makes good, consistent contact at the plate and puts on shows in batting practice
8-1: from http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com: solid runner, 4.25 to 1b, ave to just abv ave arm strength, has power in his swing, chased many pitches up in the zone and didn't do a thing with it, showed BP power during BP, will need to make adjustments next spring to cut down on swing n misses. Good athlete.
8-9: from www.baseballamerica.com: - Golden is another raw, athletic outfielder that has big power but can struggle with pitches away. Well, in his last at-bat he got a fastball in and absolutely crushed it to left-center, just missing leaving the stadium and landing on Waveland Avenue by only a couple of feet.
9-5: from Jonathan Mayo’s 8-26 article on www.minors.mlbblogs.com: - He's got all the raw tools you'd want to see and might have the best overall tool package in the Draft class. He's an above-average runner, he's got raw power to spare. The question is whether he'll make adjustments. If he does in the spring, he'll move up in a hurry.
10-7: - from http://mlbbonusbaby.com - Reggie Golden, Wetumpka HS (AL) - Golden is such a toolsy player that it’s hard to take your eyes off him when he’s on the field. However, he’s your usual raw prep hitter that has some big troubles with pitch recognition and patience. He’s got plus raw power, plus speed, and a plus arm, all of which will play in center field. Hit-or-miss type of player. Projected draft slot: Early-second to late-third round.
1-1-9 from www.draftsite.com: #52 Baltimore Reggie Golden OF Wetumpka HS, Al. 5'11" 200 R,R
2-8 from www.pnrscouting.com: - mock drafted 61st
10. Tyler Holt - Florida State -
7/07 fr. www.projectprospect.com: While Holt may not have the same buzz as the rest of guys above him on this list, he is very deserving. At least a plus runner, Holt gets good jumps on the ball and covers tons of ground in centerfield. He’s an asset in the field and on the base paths (34-39 stolen base attempts). Holt’s biggest tool is his on-base ability, as he walked an astonishing 17.9% of the time last spring boosting his overall line to .401/.520/.578. A line-drive hitter with strong wrists and good bat-speed and a fantastic approach, Holt projects as a prototypical lead-off hitter.
7/13: As of July 13, hitting .438 for Team USA.
11-2 from www.perfectgame.com: - Future Scout Sully said: Here is my list of the Top 50 in the class. I have seen almost every one of these players. Went out to AFLAC for the week, saw team usa play, and went to many cape games: 45- OF Tyler Holt (8th OF on list)
12-10 from www.collegebaseballblog.com: - named the 41st top college player for the 2010 season
1-1-9 from www.draftsite.com: #70 Minnesota Tyler Holt OF Florida State 6'0" 190 R,R
11. Todd Cunningham - Jacksonville State – S/R junior…
7-23: stats thru 7-15 in Cape Cod League: .368, 2-HR, 9-RBI… starting in Cape Cod All-Star game
8-1: from http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com: same school produced Tootle this year, Todd has a very good approach to hitting from both sides of the plate and at least average tools across the board. Also plays the game the way it's supposed to be played, and that's "all out!". Lots of ink on him this summer, however, it's best to watch him play, he will grow on you!
9-16: From www.baseballamrica.com : - College Top 25 draft prospects: 20. Todd Cunningham, of Jacksonville State
10-7: - from http://mlbbonusbaby.com - Todd Cunningham, Jacksonville State - Cunningham’s also a center fielder with a good chance to stay there as a pro. His biggest tool is his hit tool, and it’s outstanding. I got a question in the comments of my first 2010 mock a few days ago about what hitters were the best pure hitters in the class. Cunningham might be number one. He doesn’t have a lot of power, and he’s not exceptionally speedy, but he’s definitely a solid option for a number one or two hitter in the pros. Projected draft slot: Supplemental-first to late-second round.
1-1-9 from www.draftsite.com: - #80 LA Angels Todd Cunningham OF Jacksonville State 6'1" 205 B,R
2-5: from www.collegebaseball360.com: Baseball America Pre-Season All American team: - First Team - OF Todd Cunningham, Jacksonville State
2-8 from www.pnrscouting.com: - mock drafted 80th
12. Trey Griffin – MLK H.S. (Stockbridge, GA.) – 5-tooler… quickly reads ball off of bat… good speed… also plays SS… incredible hands… power to all fields.
7-21: 2010 MLB Mock Draft - 2nd Edition - July 21, 2009 by Scouting The Sports http://scoutingthesports.com/?p=3632 - 4. Kansas City Royals - Trey Griffin Outfielder Martin Luther King High School, Stockbridge Georgia - Griffin is a five-tool prospect with incredible athleticism who can play a few different positions. In high school, Griffin has mainly played the outfield position, where his ability to quickly read balls off the bat and good speed have allowed him to cover tons of ground. However Griffin has also played some shortstop in high school, where his incredible hands and good arm strength make him the most talented fielding shortstop in this draft. Wherever Griffin plays, he will hit. Griffin has power to all fields and incredible bat control for a prospect his age.
7-29: From www.baseballfactory.com: - Trey is a premium athlete with the body and skills to be a future top round pick. He has is a plus runner with arm strength and advanced ability at the plate. He shows flashes of present power with more to come. His overall package has elicited comparisons to last year’s Under Armour All-America Game participant Donovan Tate.
8-6: From www.baseballamerica.com: - Griffin is a gifted athlete with good size and strength that provides him with the tools and athleticism to be a good all-around player. He hits from an open stance and runs the 60-yard dash in 6.8 seconds. Griffin's half brother, Xavier Avery, was a second-round pick by the Orioles last year.
8-9: from www.baseballamerica.com: - Griffin tied the game in the fourth when he doubled home Castellanos, but then gave Baseball Factory the lead when he caught catcher Jacob Felts sleeping as he stole home when Felts was lobbing the ball back to the pitcher.
9-24: From: http://mlbresource.blogspot.com: Mock Draft Version 1.0 – 19th pick overall - Trey Griffin, OF - King HS (GA)
11-2 from www.perfectgame.com: - Future Scout Sully said: Here is my list of the Top 50 in the class. I have seen almost every one of these players. Went out to AFLAC for the week, saw team usa play, and went to many cape games: 50- OF Trey Griffin (9th OF on list)
1-1-9 from www.draftsite.com: - #68 Atlanta Trey Griffin OF/1B Martin Luther King HS, Ga. 6'4" 205 R,R
13. Austin Southall – University HS –
2-8 from www.pnrscouting.com: - mock drafted 95
14. Austin Wates – Virginia Tech – junior R/R…
7-23: stats thru 7-15 in Cape Cod League: .385, 0-HR, 10-RBI… starting in Cape Cod All-Star game
7-29: From http://www.capecodonline.com: - Austin Wates may be flying, but it’s no longer under the radar. The Yarmouth-Dennis corner outfielder out of Virginia Tech has hit in the high .300s almost all season while displaying most of the tools scouts are looking for, including 6.5 speed in the 60. His starry summer on the Cape has put him in prime position for the 2010 draft. “I think he’ll go in the top five rounds,” said Y-D manager Scott Pickler.
2-5: from www.collegebaseball360.com: Baseball America Pre-Season All American team: - Third Team - OF Austin Wates, Virginia Tech
2-8 from www.pnrscouting.com: - mock drafted 86th
3-3 from: http://baseballdraftreport.com: - Sunday Night Notes (2/28/10) - Virginia Tech’s JR OF Austin Wates keeps on hitting (4-6, 2 3B, 2B, 2 R, 2 K) and JR SS Tim Smalling (3-6, HR, 2B, 6 RBI, R)
15. Gary Brown – Cal State Fullerton – junior R/R… 2009: .340, 3-HR, 40-RBI, 63-G
7-23: stats thru 7-15 in Cape Cod League: .344, 2-HR, 9-RBI… starting in Cape Cod All-Star game
8-2: from 6-16 article www.sportsillustrated.cnn.com: Brown's speed tantalizes scouts, who would love to see him perform at a more consistent level. He's bounced between the outfield corners and third base for the Titans and may profile best at second. His well-above-average speed would play anywhere in the middle of the diamond, or at the top of the lineup as his bat develops.
9-16: From www.baseballamerica.com : - College Top 25 draft prospects: 24. Gary Brown, of Cal State Fullerton
10-7: - from http://mlbbonusbaby.com - Gary Brown, Cal State Fullerton - Brown’s a controversial guy in the scouting community, but I put him here just to keep you aware of him. This spot could have easily gone to one of Leon Landry, Tyler Holt, or Michael Choice, but Brown’s a lesser name that you should remember. He’s got plus-plus speed and a solid hit tool, and even though he’ll never hit for much power, that should make him a decent offensive threat. His speed also makes him a good defender in center, though he needs to add arm strength to an otherwise accurate arm. Projected draft slot: Early-second to early-third round.
11-7-9 from www.mlbresource.com: - Gary Brown, OF Cal State Fullerton - Brown carries a big bat. Defense is still a bit shaky as he is a converted outfielder.
11-23 from www.collegebaseballblog.com: - ranked the 58th top college player for the 2010 season
1-1-9 from www.draftsite.com: - #66 Seattle Gary Brown OF Cal State Fullerton 6'0" 185 R,R
2-5: from www.collegebaseball360.com: Baseball America Pre-Season All American team: - Second Team - OF Gary Brown, Cal State Fullerton
2-8 from www.pnrscouting.com: - mock drafted 102nd
2-17 from: http://baseballdraftreport.com - 2010 MLB Draft College Conference Position Breakdowns – Big West Outfielders - JR OF Gary Brown (2010 – Cal State Fullerton) reminds me of three established big leaguers, all for different reasons. He resembles Shane Victorino for his defensive range in center, plus speed, and intriguing power/speed combo. I see some Chone Figgins (pre-2009 breakout, mostly) in the way he’ll be an incredibly valuable player due to defensive versatility despite having only an average arm. At his very best, however, I can see some young Johnny Damon in his game, especially if his power potential comes around the way I expect it will. Brown has legit plus speed, untapped raw power, and a good but not great throwing arm. He’s a joy to watch on the bases and his defense is excellent in centerfield, although some think he has the natural fielding actions to make a move to second base a possibility. He is expected to be the veteran anchor in a Fullerton outfield where he’ll be flanked by freshman Anthony Hutting and two-way sophomore Tyler Pill, and backed up by Casey Watkins and Ivory Thomas, a pair of promising freshmen. Continued development could push him up into the late first round, but his most likely draft ceiling is late supplemental first/early second. I’m not saying he is a better baseball player than teammate Christian Colon, but I think the gap is much closer than the majority of people think. In fact, I think Brown’s superior tools actually make him a better bet to be a well above-average player than Colon.
16. Leon Landry – LSU – 5-10, 200, L/R –
7/07 fr. www.projectprospect.com: Leon Landry will follow in the footsteps of teammate Jared Mitchell as a super-toolsy two-sport athlete outfielder from LSU.
8-1: from http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com: this kid can really run, has probs earlier in the year and was sat down, however when he got his opportunity against some of the best college pitchers, he showed much better focus as a hitter. 70 runner with solid defensive skills and range, 40 plus arm. Will be one to watch for 2010 for sure.
10-5 from http://baseballdraftreport.com: - top 50 prospects in 2010 draft – #39 - Leon Landry - 6th Ofer on list
10-6 from: http://baseballdraftreport.com: - OF Leon Landry – Landry is a total upside play here, but I trust the LSU coaching staff like few others.
10-21 from www.collegebaseballblog.com: - named the 91st top player in 2010 college baseball
12-22 fr. http://baseballdraftreport.com: - JR OF Leon Landry (2010) had better be prepared for the onslaught of Jared Mitchell comps sure to be thrown his way this spring. The comparisons between the two football playing outfielders work in some ways (both players have plus speed and are ridiculous athletes, but each guy had a below-average arm), but fall apart in other areas, most notably in the power department. Landry has already shown as much present power through two seasons of collegiate development as Mitchell did through three. A more interesting crop of first round caliber talents in 2010 may push Landry’s draft position down past where Mitchell went in 2009 (23rd overall), but I’m willing to go on the record and say that his forthcoming monster junior season will catapult his overall prospect stock past his former two sport teammate’s. He’s a potential plus defender in center with good range but a below-average arm for the position.
1-1-9 from www.draftsite.com: #74 St. Louis Leon Landry OF LSU 5'11" 197 L,R
2-5: from www.collegebaseball360.com: Baseball America Pre-Season All American team: - Third Team - OF Leon Landry, Louisiana State
2-25: Jason Churchill of espn.com continues his review of the opening weekend of D1 college baseball play. For more on opening weekend, click here.
• Leon Landry will need a big spring to get into the first round, but had a good start going 1-for-3 with a double in LSU's opening win.
17. Michael Choice – 2009: 4.13 11-HR 52-RBI UT Arlington -
7/9 fr. Keith Law www.espn.com: Michael Choice, OF, Texas-Arlington: He has below average speed and arm strength, so his only available defensive position is likely left field, but he has shown great power.
12-20 from www.thecollegebaseballblog.com – voyed to the 2010 MCBWA 3rd team all-american squad
1-27-10 from www.mlbdraft.blogspot.com: - A quick look at the top 15 outfielders for the 2010 draft. #10- Michael Choice-Tx-Arlington
2-5: from www.collegebaseball360.com: Baseball America Pre-Season All American team: - Second Team - OF Michael Choice, Texas-Arlington
2-8 from www.pnrscouting.com: - mock drafted 47th
18. Kevin Jordan – Northside Columbus HS (GA) –
8-6: From www.baseballamerica.com: - Jordan is an athletic 6-foot-1 and 180 pounds. While not a burner, he gets good reads on the ball and can play center field. He hits from the left side and shows some power to all fields, giving him a high ceiling.
2-8 from www.pnrscouting.com: - mock drafted 97th
3/1 from http://mlbbonusbaby.com: -
Having already planned to head to South Georgia on Saturday, I planned a side route to Columbus, Georgia to be able to catch a possible first-day draft prospect in Northside High School outfielder Kevin Jordan. Jordan is a tall, lanky center field prospect with plus tools in the power, speed, and fielding departments, and he holds a baseball scholarship to Wake Forest. A late-bloomer in terms of national prominence, Jordan came onto the bigger stage with strong performances in the Area Code games in August, followed by a good showing at the World Wood Bat World Championship in Jupiter, Florida in October. I currently rate him as a 2nd-4th round prospect, and his upside is immense. I recorded notes on most players in the matchup between Northside and Northgate High School, but this will simply be a writeup on Jordan, the only high-level draft prospect on the field on Saturday. Here’s a look at what I saw.
Jordan was the starting center fielder and leadoff hitter for Northside, and he was easily the best player on the field, both in terms of current production and tools. He didn’t have a great day when I saw him on Saturday, but the tools are definitely in there. To begin, his raw size makes him stand out. He’s listed at 6’1’’, and that’s about right, though he may be closer to 6’2’’. He has lean, wiry strength that’s already solid, and he definitely has the look of someone that will fill out with solid muscle as he matures. There’s tons of potential in his body, though relying on physical projection is only one step in the grading process.
19. Drew Vettleson – Cnetral Kitsap HS (WA.)
2-8 from www.pnrscouting.com: - mock drafted 69th
20. Krey Bratsen – Bryan HS, Texas -
1-1-9 from www.draftsite.com: - #63 Milwaukee Krey Bratsen OF Bryan HS, Tx. 6'0" 160 R,R
2-8 from www.pnrscouting.com: - mock drafted 135th
21. Ty Linton –
1-27-10 from www.mlbdraft.blogspot.com: - A quick look at the top 15 outfielders for the 2010 draft. #9- Ty Linton- Charlotte Christian School(NC)
2-8 from www.pnrscouting.com: - mock drafted 73rd
22. Mark Canha – UC-Berkley
2-8 from www.pnrscouting.com: - mock drafted 107th
23. Michael Arencibia – Key West HS (FL) –
2-8 from www.pnrscouting.com: - mock drafted 124th
2-24 from: http://mlbbonusbaby.com - Michael Arencibia is the type of raw athlete that could really profit from increased attentiveness to defense in baseball front offices. A raw hitter, Arencibia has all the tools to be a truly plus center fielder in the pro game. He’s a plus-plus runner with a plus arm, and with some cleanup of his routes, he could really turn into a true gold glover. That’s all dependent on him getting through the minors, though, and that might be a bit of a chore. He has future ratings of average for both his hit tool and his power, though he’s pretty far away from those grades at the moment. His bat speed is good, but he really needs to work on pitch recognition and taking some pitches in general, as he could turn into someone that walks once a week. I personally think he’s good enough to be an average pro hitter, but he might need to go step-by-step through a minor league system, including stops at two short-season levels. His Florida State commitment might mean he’s not as signable as he appears, and he’ll go somewhere from round three to six on talent. He might take $750,000 to sign, perhaps more.
24. Delino DeShields – Woodward Academy HS (GA.)
2-8 from www.pnrscouting.com: - mock drafted 207th
25. Devin Harris – East Carolina
2-8 from www.pnrscouting.com: - mock drafted 173rd
26. Stewart Ijames –
2-9 from baseballdraftreport.com: - Top Big East Outfielders: - 1. SO OF Stewart Ijames (2010 – Louisville) missed the majority of the 2009 season with a torn rotator cuff, but his talent is so obvious that he heads into the 2010 season with top five round buzz. Ijames has excellent bat speed and plus power potential, a good approach at the plate, and enough defensive aptitude that he should be an above-average defender in a corner. He reminds me a little bit of Idaho guard Mike Iupati; both players have last names that I’ve seen mistakenly spelled with an “L” instead of an “I.”
2-8 from www.pnrscouting.com: - mock drafted 113th
27. Jonathan Jones – Long Beach State
2-8 from www.pnrscouting.com: - mock drafted 192nd
28. Brian Fletcher – Auburn junior R/R…
7-23: stats thru 7-15 in Cape Cod League: .317, 1-HR, 10-RBI… starting in Cape Cod All-Star game
2-8 from www.pnrscouting.com: - mock drafted 228th
29. Michael Fuda – Rice
2-8 from www.pnrscouting.com: - mock drafted 127th
30. 97. Ryan Strausborger – Indiana State
2-8 from www.pnrscouting.com: - mock drafted 139th
31. Gauntlett Eldemire – Ohio
9-8: www.pgtracker.com lists as one of the top 10 college players coming out of Ohio.
12-20 from www.thecollegebaseballblog.com – voyed to the 2010 MCBWA 3rd team all-american squad
2-8 from www.pnrscouting.com: - mock drafted 206th
32. Cory Vaughn – San Diego State
2-8 from www.pnrscouting.com: - mock drafted 213th
33. Jabari Blash – Miami-Dade C.C. –
7/09 fr. http://www.withthefirstpick.net: - Jabari Blash, an outfielder from Miami-Dade Community College, is one of the most exciting prospects eligible for the draft. He's got plenty of speed, huge power and profiles in center-field or right. Blash's tools don't always translate to games, but he has All-Star talent. We ranked Blash 63rd overall and the Rangers selected him in the ninth round (he has yet to sign). The Virgin Islands native has been playing this summer for the Deland Suns of the Florida Collegiate Summer League, where he is hitting .234/.388/328.
8-31: From www.baseballamerica: Blash has tremendous raw talent, and he was drafted by the Rangers in the ninth round this June but did not sign. Blash has a great body at 6-foot-6, 220 pounds and has the potential to be a five-tool player. He has a strong enough arm to play right field and enough speed to play center. Blash hit .279/.400/.365 in 104 at-bats this summer but hit just one homer after blasting 10 in 102 at-bats this spring. He has plus raw power to go along with his plus speed and plus arm, but he has holes in his swing and is still learning the nuances of the game.
34. Angelo Gumbs – Torrance HS (CA) – 6-1, 190 – gome to first in 4:07… prep shortstop… good arm… thows inconsistently…
10-5 from http://baseballdraftreport.com: - top 50 prospects in 2010 draft – #30 - Angelo Gumbs – 3rd Ofer on list
35. Joc Peterson –
8-9: from Keith Law/ www.espn.com: RF Joc Pederson has a great swing that is quick to the ball with a nice follow through. Along with his above-average speed and ability to probably play center, Pederson figures to be on everyone's 2010 first round radar.
36. Justin Fradejas – Auburn
2-8 from www.pnrscouting.com: - mock drafted 159th
2-23 from http://thecollegebaseballblog.com: - Auburn outfielder Justin Fradejas will be limited to pinch-running duties for the next couple of weeks as he got injured swinging the bat over the weekend during the series against Southeast Missouri. He is currently 1 for 3 on the year with that only hit being a home run.
37. Mark Hudson – Sam Houston State
2-8 from www.pnrscouting.com: - mock drafted 160th
38. Jake Skole – Blessed Trinity HS (GA.)
2-8 from www.pnrscouting.com: - mock drafted 112th
39. Matt den Dekker – Florida
2-8 from www.pnrscouting.com: - mock drafted 171st
40. Thomas Carroll – Mercer
2-8 from www.pnrscouting.com: - mock drafted 165th
41. Deshun Dixon – Terry HS (MS) – OF/LHP –
7-29: From: www.baseballfactory.com: - Smaller than his brother Rashun, a prospect in the Athletics organization, Deshun is an athletic and exciting player. His speed gives him the range to be a true center fielder and a terror on the bases. He hits from the right side and knows how to get on base. He also has a strong arm, getting it up to the low 90s off the mound.
8-15: from XMLBScout on www.perfectgame.com: first time seeing him this year, said to be a solid 2 way player (football & baseball) and showed very good defense and arm strength also pitched an inning to help his cause. Very interesting to see for 2010.
42. Ryan LaMarre – Michigan – junior… 2009: .344 12-HR 62-RBI
12-20 from www.thecollegebaseballblog.com – voyed to the 2010 MCBWA 3rd team all-american squad
2-5: from www.collegebaseball360.com: Baseball America Pre-Season All American team: - Third Team - OF Ryan LaMarre, Michigan
2-8 from www.pnrscouting.com: - mock drafted 183rd
43. Mike Podlas – Westhampton Beach HS (NY) -
2-8 from www.pnrscouting.com: - mock drafted 247th
44. Mark Haddow – UC-Santa Barbara –
2-8 from www.pnrscouting.com: - mock drafted 190th
2-17 from: http://baseballdraftreport.com - 2010 MLB Draft College Conference Position Breakdowns – Big West Outfielders - JR OF Mark Haddow (2010 – UC Santa Barbara) offers up plus power potential, but also strikeouts about as much as you’d expected from a raw college player with plus power potential. Luckily, power isn’t his only claim to fame. Haddow can also rely on his solid athleticism, better than you’d think speed, and slightly above-average big league right field arm. He has the raw tools to dramatically rise up draft boards, but first needs to take a more disciplined approach at the plate to show big league clubs he’d cut it as something more than a backup outfielder professionally. If he begins even to hint at improvement in those deficient areas in his game, I’d bet good money some team out there will draft him with the idea that he’ll be a big league starter in right someday.
45. Mike McGee – Florida State junior – 2009: 58 starts, .379 (2nd on team), 19-HR, 78-RBI
12-19: from www.collegebaseballblog.com: - named the 32nd top college player for 2010
3-16 from: http://baseballdraftreport.com: - Sunday: JR OF/RHP Mike McGee (Florida State): 3-4, HR 2 RBI, 2 R and 1.2 IP 0 H 0 ER 0 BB 2 K - I mentioned Northwestern’s SO 1B/RHP Paul Snieder as one of my favorite two-way players in the nation in yesterday’s post, so it’s only right that I spotlight another standout Swiss Army knife. Mike McGee currently has an OPS approaching 1.100 and an ERA (through 7.2 IP) at 0.00. His mature beyond his years approach at the plate make him a better hitting prospect in my mind, but he could get docked by some scouts as a tweener outfielder without a singular standout tool. I get all that, but still believe that he’s the kind of player who has the right blend of talent and temperament to succeed as a minor leaguer.
46. Chris Epps –
2-8 from www.pnrscouting.com: - mock drafted 197th
47. Scott Woodward – Coastal Carolina –
2-8 from www.pnrscouting.com: - mock drafted 176th
48. Mitchell Shifflett – Cosby HS (VA.)
2-8 from www.pnrscouting.com: - mock drafted 177th
49. Ryan Bolden -
1-27-10 from www.mlbdraft.blogspot.com: - A quick look at the top 15 outfielders for the 2010 draft. - #15- Ryan Bolden- Central HS(MS)
2-8 from www.pnrscouting.com: - mock drafted 114th
2-22 from: http://mlbbonusbaby.com: - Ryan Bolden is one of those rare Rickey Henderson-like players who bats from the right side and throws from the left. Bolden’s from Madison, Mississippi, about 15 miles north of Jackson, and he bears one striking similarity to the all-time great in Henderson. Bolden’s plus-plus speed is his standout tool, and he could steal 40 bases in the big leagues with work on his jumps. He could also use that speed in the outfield, where his fringe-average to average arm could make him an above-average Major League center fielder. His routes are very raw for now, but teams live on projection with someone like Bolden, whose frame also has great strength projectability. At the plate, Bolden is considerably rawer, but the projections run wild there. He has below-average current power, but some scouts project him to be above-average in that department as he fills out. There’s a lot of projection in that assessment, but it’s not an uncommon one. His hit tool is much better, though he hasn’t seen the sort of elite stuff that one would hope. However, he projects to be above-average at the plate, possibly a .290-.300 hitter with elite speed. All this adds up to a prospect that’s likely to go in the 2nd to 4th round range, and his Ole Miss commitment shouldn’t be a big hurdle in that range.
50. Kendrick Perkins -
51. Kellen Sweeney -
52. Reggie Williams – Middle Georgia College
2-8 from www.pnrscouting.com: - mock drafted 289th
53. Mel Rojas Jr. – Wabash Valley College -
2-8 from www.pnrscouting.com: - mock drafted 219th
54. Mason Williams –
55. Ryan Brett
56. Scott Frazier – Upland HS (CA.)
2-8 from www.pnrscouting.com: - mock drafted 211th
57. Andy Workman – Arizona State –
2-8 from www.pnrscouting.com: - mock drafted 227th
58. Andrew Toles – Sandy Creek HS (GA.)
2-8 from www.pnrscouting.com: - mock drafted 233rd
59. Jose Dore – The First Academy HS (FL.)
2-8 from www.pnrscouting.com: - mock drafted 245th
60. Daniel Groval – Virginia – junior L/L…
7-23: stats thru 7-15 in Cape Cod League: .294, 0-HR, 8-RBI… starting in Cape Cod All-Star game
1-26 from www.baseballdraftreport.com: - JR OF Dan Grovatt (2010) has a very patient approach at the plate, power to the gaps, average speed, and a good enough arm to play right field professionally. Sounds good, right? It should because Grovatt is a top five round caliber talent. My only worry is that his more good than great toolset makes him too similar a prospect to former Florida State standout Jack Rye. Rye was one of my all-time favorite college players and a guy I touted as a draft sleeper, but his pro numbers, especially his power indicators, haven’t exactly set the world on fire so far. The comparison is probably unfair – one player’s struggles don’t really have anything to do with another’s future – but, having seen both play, the similarity between the two seemed worth pointing out. However, the two aren’t clones of one another, either. Grovatt is the better athlete and defensive player, and he has more upside with the bat, especially in the power department. Those are all pretty important points in Grovatt’s favor. It’ll take more time and research to see where exactly Grovatt stacks up when compared to fellow 2010 college outfielders, but I have the feeling that he’ll grade out higher here than in most spots. His well-rounded game and extensive big-time college experience make him a good bet to hit the ground running professionally. I’d peg his upside as that of a solid everyday corner outfielder (defense included) with a still valuable floor as a good fourth outfielder.
61. Taylor Lindsay - - Desert Mountain HS, Scottsdale, Ariz. –
62. Tate Parrish
63. Cody Wheeler
64. Patrick Jones – Moeller hS (OH) –
2-8 from www.pnrscouting.com: - mock drafted 292nd
65. Michael Lorenzen – Fullerton HS (CA) – 6-2, 180 – 6.8 speed… powerful arm… also pitches in the low 90s… needs to develop plate discipline
9-16: From www.baseballamerica.com : - High School Top 25 draft prospects: 24. Michael Lorenzen, of/rhp Union HS, Fullerton, Calif.
1-27-10 from www.mlbdraft.blogspot.com: - A quick look at the top 15 outfielders for the 2010 draft. - #11- Michael Lorenzen- Union HS(CA)
2-25 from www.baseballamerica.com: - 2010 Preseason High School All-Americans – third Team -
66. Ryan Enos – Dallas Baptist senior… 5-10, 181, L/L… 2009: .376, 17-HR, 56-RBI, 13 steals in 21 attempts…
11-20 from www.collegebaseballblog.com: - ranked the 62nd top college baseball player
12-20 from www.thecollegebaseballblog.com – voyed to the 2010 MCBWA 2nd team all-american squad
67. Trent Whitehead – East Carolina – junior… 2009: .376 7-HR 47-RBI
12-20 from www.thecollegebaseballblog.com – voyed to the 2010 MCBWA 1st team all-american squad
68. Kyle Roller – East Carolina – junior – 2009: .336 16-HR 75-RBI
12-20 from www.thecollegebaseballblog.com – voyed to the 2010 MCBWA 1st team all-american squad
12-20 from www.thecollegebaseballblog.com – voyed to the 2010 MCBWA 1st team all-american squad
69. Sam Wilson –
1-21 from www.baseballamerica: - Sam Wilson, of, Eldorado HS, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Lefthanded all the way, Wilson is a strong and athletic outfielder with multi-tool ability. He ran a bookend pair of 60ss at 6.62 and 6.63, and displayed a decent arm—86 mph off the mound on Saturday. As a hitter, Wilson’s bat hisses as it whips through the hitting area. However, Wilson is hampered by a tendency to get his weight out on his front foot, and he begins his swing with his hands in a weak position.
70. Dillon Meyer -
1-21 from www.baseballamerica: - Dillon Meyer, of, Palo Verde HS, Las Vegas: The surprise “find” of this showcase, Meyer is an outfielder that bats and throws righthanded and reminds scouts of Cutter Dykstra, drafted in the 2nd round by Milwaukee in 2008. Meyer has blistering speed, registering a 6.63 60 and then following with a 6.37 time that caused every timer to ask, “Did we get that right?” During infield/outfield drills, Meyer showed off an impressive arm. In BP, he hammered several hard line drives, but Meyer’s hitting mechanics are raw and need adjustment.
71. Matt Newman – Arizona State – 5-11, 175… spent summer with USA Team: .315/1-HR/13-RBI
July 13: went 3-5, with 4-RBIs for Team USA in their 7-5 loss to Team Japan… hitting .424 with 10 RBIs so far for Team USA
7-20: In the 6-3 Team USA loss to Team Germany: hit solo home run
10-14 from www.thecollegebaseballblog.com: - named the 99th top player in college baseball
11-9 from www.mlbresource.com: - Matt Newman, OF/LHP Arizona State - Newman is an outfielder at the next level. Scouts see a lot of what Mark Kotsay was at Cal State Fullerton.
72. Johnny Field –
1-21 from www.baseballamerica: - Johnny Field, of, Bishop Gorman HS, Las Vegas: A powerfully-built righthander, Field ran well (6.71) and threw acceptably during infield and outfield. He exhibited interesting exit speed in his BP session, but, as with most high school hitters, his swing mechanics need alteration. Field grips the bat too tightly and buckles his front knee as he follows through.
73. Devon Dageford – Louisiana Tech – senior… 2009: .385 23-HR 68-RBI
12-20 from www.thecollegebaseballblog.com – voted to the 2010 MCBWA 1st team all-american squad
74. Kurtis Muller – Iowa – 5-10, 165, Junior
7-24 – Fr. www.rivals.yahoo.com: The skinny: Muller had an average spring campaign for the Hawkeyes and finished the season hitting .296 with a pair of homers and 20 RBIs. But with a wood bat this summer, Muller has elevated his game in many ways. For the Mallards, Muller is hitting .328 with eight doubles, a triple, three homers and 23 RBIs. He also was named the Most Valuable Player of the Northwoods All-Star game.
75. Mark Canha – Univ. of California – Junior – 6-2, 195… 2009: .366, 17-2B, 12-HR, 43-RBI, 75-H, 130-TB, .634 SLG, .444-OBP, 44-R… earned All-Pac 10… also plays 1B… hits for power… good threat for base stealing
76. Chris Lewis – Western Michigan – 6-0, 190, senior, S/R… played 2009 summer ball for the Battle Creek Bombers…
7-24 – Fr. www.rivals.yahoo.com: The skinny: Lewis is another player having a year to remember. Lewis finished the spring at Western Michigan hitting .318 with seven homers and 39 RBIs. He’s also making a huge statement at the Northwoods League this summer. He is hitting .333 with seven doubles, four triples, three homers and 35 RBIs. He also is slugging .458 and has an impressive .425 on-base percentage. His summer is good news for the Broncos.
77. Kolten Wong – Hawaii - named to the 2009 USA Baseball national team… 2009: .341, 11-HR, 21-doubles, 52-RBIs, 46-R, 11-SB… led team in outfield assists.
78. Rance Roundy – UNLV – 6-2, 180, junior… 2008: .283 (53-187) with two home runs and 30 RBI ... Scored 31 runs and had 14 extra-base hits ... Had 14 multi-hit games, including seven of three or more.. played 2009 summer ball for the Rochester Honkers.
7-24 – Fr. www.rivals.yahoo.com: The skinny: Roundy is having a year to remember at the plate. This past spring with the Rebels, Roundy finished the season hitting .364 with three homers, 32 RBIs and a .403 on-base percentage. His summer at the Northwoods has been equally impressive. Roundy is hitting .322 with 19 doubles, a triple, five homers and 25 RBIs. He also is slugging .519 and has a .393 on-base percentage. The Rebels desperately will need another productive campaign from him next spring.
79. Casey McGrew - Wright State –
80. James Meador – San Diego – senior… 2009: .376 in 213 at bats… .976 fielding… projects out as right fielder
81. Ryan Dew – Ohio State – Senior… 6-1, 220, L/L… led team in hitting in 2009: .388/.429/.562… 7-HR, 42-RBI… 1.000% fielding percentage
82. Evan Hilton – Woodlands HS (GA) – 5-10, 165, S/L – two-way… athletic… very accurate outfield arm… 6.93 speed… 83-86 fastball…
83. Brandon Beans – Hartsville HS (SC) – 5-10, 175… also is RHP…
PG Cross Checker ranks Beans as the 7th top SC prospect out of high school, and the 348th in the nation…
84. Corey Dickerson – MCC – junior… 5-tooler… drafted by Rockies in 29th round out of high school… freshman: 15-HR,54-RBI, 14-SB, earning All-America honors… runs 60 in 6:58…
85. Taylor Kaczmarek – Desert Ridge HS (AZ) – 6-2, 210, R/R – very lively swing… raw power, projects out eithr on corners or first base….
86. Jordan Scott – Greer HS (SC) – 6-1, 160… also plays shortstop… verbally committed to South Carolina…
PG Gross Checker ranks Scott the 24th top SC high school prospect, and 288th overall in the nation…
87. David Donald – J.L. Mann (SC) – 5-11, 175… verbally committed to College of Charleston…
PG Cross Checker ranks Donald as the 481st top prospect in the nation
88. Cory Hahn – Mater Dei HS (CA) – 5-9, 160 – toolsy… 6.6 lightning speed… solid arm… quick bat… strikes out too much…
8-1: from http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com: 5'10 155 L/L, smooth lefty swing, solid arm, know how in the field, reminds me of John Drennen from a few years back in the AFLAC event. This young man has good upside, average runner with good quickness and 1st step.
89. Kyle LeBlanc – Newburyport H.S. – 6-0 - average bat… 6.41 in 60-yds… solid fielding… projects as CF
90. Zach Cone – Georgia – freshman R/R…
7-23: stats thru 7-15 in Cape Cod League: .267, 1-HR, 9-RBI… starting in Cape Cod All-Star game
91. Kyle Parker – Clemson – junior… 2008 as a freshman: .303, 14-HR, 50-RBI… 2009: .255, 12-HR, 52-RBI…
11-5 from www.collegebaseballblog.com: named the 76th top college player
92. JaDamion Williams – Brooks-DeBartolo HS (FL) – 6-1, 185 –
7-29: From www.baseballfactory.com: - Williams is very fast and athletic. A switch-hitter, he has a quick bat and explosive swing from both sides of the plate. Williams’ father Reggie played four years in the big leagues with the Angels and Dodgers.
93. Marcus Davis – verbally committed to LSU -
9-8: www.pgtracker.com lists as one of the top 10 high school players coming out of Ohio.
94. Robert Maddox – Ohio… plays first base also…
9-8: www.pgtracker.com lists as one of the top 10 college players coming out of Ohio.
95. Ben Klafczynski – Kent State -
9-8: www.pgtracker.com lists as one of the top 10 college players coming out of Ohio.
96. Adam Eaton – Miami (OH) -
9-8: www.pgtracker.com lists as one of the top 10 college players coming out of Ohio.
97. Brian Kordal – Akron –
10-7 from: - www.mlbresource.blogspot.com: - Brian Kordal---OF---After struggling at the plate in his first two seasons, senior Brian Kordal had a monster junior year. Hitting .346 with 5 HR and a team leading 44 RBI will be asked to be repeated from Coach Bangston.
98. Noel Rico – CF – Coastal Carolina
10-19 from www.mlbresource.com - when Coastal Carolina begins it's 2010 season they will know that they can beat teams with their legs. Back for their junior years are speedsters CF Noel Rico (right) and LF Scott Woodward. Rico in 2009 stole 48 bags and Woodward swiped 30 of his own. Not only are the pair covering ground on the bases, but they are tracking down everything that is in the vicinity in the outfield. One AL Scout said "Rico and Woodward remind me of the Tampa Bay Rays outfield because you simply can't get anything to land around them." Both are juniors this season so who knows if this duo comes back in 2011 or will they be trying cover ground in the minor leagues
99. Daniel Camerena - Cathedral CHS (CA.) -
11-27: from www.baseballamerica.com: - Re: 2009 World Wood Bat Association World Championship - outfielder/lefthander Daniel Camarena from Cathedral Catholic in Bonita, Calif., the tournament’s most valuable player.
100. Chad Jones – LSU junior..
12-22 fr. http://baseballdraftreport.com: - JR OF Chad Jones (2010) is a problem for me. It is very easy for me to get in the habit of being too darn positive about these prospects because it is more fun to think about upside and ceilings and perfect world projections while ignoring the nasty reality that so many little things can go wrong to torpedo any given player’s prospect stock between now and June. I try my best to be mean, to find red flags about players I know I’m overrating based on upside. Chad Jones probably should be one of those red flag players because, logically at least, there has to be at least a couple tools duds sprinkled into this star packed LSU outfield. Mahtook, Landry, Watkins, Dishon, Dean, and Jones all can’t be serious big league prospects, can they? Watkins is the speed guy, Dean is the well-rounded senior masher, but Mahtook, Landry, Dishon, and Jones are all big-time projection guys cut from the same ultra-toolsy cloth. Of those four, Jones is probably the best athlete. To take it a step further, Jones may actually be the most unbelievable athlete of the entire 2010 college class. He has great size, speed, and strength with a definite plus arm and above-average power potential. I put him in the same class as Jake Locker last year, for better or worse. Each player has enormous untapped potential on the diamond (for better!) which, unfortunately for baseball fans, may forever go untapped due to the presence of football (for worse…). There are so many questions surrounding Jones heading into his baseball season that is quite difficult to even place a draft value on him. Does he even play baseball this year for LSU? If so, will he actually attempt to play while simultaneously prepping for the NFL Draft Combine and pre-draft workouts? If he sticks with baseball, is his future brighter in the field or on the mound? Does he put it all off and stick another year out at LSU just to make us ask all of these questions again a year from now? The word is that his first love is baseball, but there are undeniable advantages in taking a top three round NFL signing bonus while keeping the possibility of baseball in your back pocket just in case. It should be fine following Jones whichever path he chooses…assuming he makes the right choice and chooses baseball, of course. That’s a joke…mostly.
101. Johnny Dishon – LSU eligible sophomore -
12-22 fr. http://baseballdraftreport.com: - SO OF Johnny Dishon (2010) is yet another legit well-rounded five-tool talent. He has above-average speed, a plus arm, plays a good enough centerfield (though he fits best in right professionally), and has a really promising hit tool. After redshirting last season, he finds himself draft-eligible in 2010, but, and I’m sure a pretty clear theme is developing here, he has plenty to prove this upcoming season. Dishon heads into the season as LSU’s fourth outfielder, a testament to this team’s crazy outfield depth. At this point I consider Dishon to be one of the most underrated prospects in college baseball. He still swings and misses too often, but his base running is top notch and the pop in his bat could grow into real power with more reps.
102. Matt Guadet – LSU senior – plays 1B also…
12-22 fr. http://baseballdraftreport.com: - SR OF/1B Matt Gaudet (2010) is a player that finally helps answer the question what would a baseball player with severe sfairesphobia look like out in the field. In other, non-bastardized Greek words, Gaudet is a bit of a butcher defensively. His raw power is impressive, but he has a lot to prove after sitting out the 2009 season and, unfortunately for him, not a lot of time to do it. He is currently slated to be LSU’s righthanded hitting half of their designated hitter platoon.
103. Jimmy Parque – St. John’s junior… 2009: .360, 5-HR, 61-RBI
1-4: named to the 2010 Preseason All-Big East First Team as named by a vote of conference coaches:
2-9 from baseballdraftreport.com: - Top Big East Outfielders: - 9. SR OF Jimmy Parque (2010 – St. John’s) was a 40th round pick out of junior college in 2008 with solid gap power and a good approach at the dish. His size (5-9, 170) may be a deterrent for some teams, but a big final college season could make him a late round senior sign candidate.
104. Junior Carlin – USF junior – 2009: .384, 0-HR, 27-RBI
1-4: named to the 2010 Preseason All-Big East First Team as named by a vote of conference coaches
105. Dave Giuliani
1-23-10 from www,baseballdraftreport.com:- JR OF Dave Giuliani (2010) ought to be in the running for some playing time in Stanford’s wide open outfield. A big junior year could get him noticed as a potential above-average big league backup outfielder option down the line. Giuliani does a lot right on defense (average in center, above-average on the corners, plus a very strong arm) and on the base paths (55 speed), but has a lot to prove with the bat. His lack of playing time his first two seasons at Stanford make him a good bet to stick around campus through his senior year.
106. Jeff Rowland –
1-28 from http://baseballdraftreport.com - JR OF Jeff Rowland (2010) is probably the single toolsiest player on the Georgia Tech roster. His plus speed, above-average power potential, gorgeous lefthanded swing, and above-average defense in center will comfortably get him into the top five rounds. His speed and ability to play center give him the edge over the similarly talented bat of Virginia OF Dan Grovatt.
107. Chase Burnett –
1-28 from http://baseballdraftreport.com - JR OF Chase Burnette (2010 – Georgia Tech) can play. His sophomore .351/.447/.691 line (albeit in only 97 at bats) shows the promise he has at the plate. On top of that, he’s a very good athlete with solid speed and an accurate outfield arm. In the past Burnette’s draft stock might have been dinged by teams that considered him to be a tweener – not quite a good enough defender for center, not quite the bat of a big league slugger in a corner. However, as more and more front offices begin to properly value defense, perhaps the market for a potential league average bat with an above-average glove will see a bump on draft day.
108. Gabriel Saade –
1-28 from http://baseballdraftreport.com - 12. SR OF Gabriel Saade (2010 – Duke) is a difficult player to figure out. He went into his junior year as a legitimate pro prospect, a versatile defender capable of playing anywhere up the middle (2B, SS, CF) coming off of two solid years playing every day in the ACC (.269/.354/.456 as a freshman, .286/.376/.483 as a sophomore). His junior year didn’t quite go according to plan, unless Saade’s plan was to hit .237/.339/.333. If that was the case, then his plan really couldn’t have gone any better. The big dip in numbers is concerning, especially the total disappearance of power, but there are some positives to glean from his 2009 performance. His K/BB ratio has dipped each season (2.26 to 1.96 to 1.33) and his stolen base numbers have remained consistently stellar (46/54 collegiately, including his stint in the Valley League). If he can bounce back to his pre-junior levels of production, something many scouts think he is capable of doing if he stops being so darn pull-happy, then he has a shot at being an interesting senior sign (round 15-25, maybe) for a team believing in his future as a steady fielding big league utility player.
109. Ben Bunting –
1-28 from http://baseballdraftreport.com - 14. JR OF Ben Bunting (2010 – North Carolina) brings two plus tools to the table – plus speed and plus defense. I’m a pretty big Tyler Holt fan, so please consider the following statement a compliment: Bunting is the homeless man’s version of Holt. Of course, while Holt has the upside of a big league starter, Bunting’s ceiling is probably that of a speedy fifth outfielder.
110. Jay Dantzler –
1-28 from http://baseballdraftreport.com - 15. SR OF Jay Dantzler (2010 – Georgia Tech) looks like a pretty solid senior sign candidate to me. In many ways he is an older version of fellow Georgia Tech outfielder Chase Burnette. Both players are good athletes, have decent arms, and have shown enough promise with the bat to at least get him a few looks here and there from scouts. His junior year numbers (.281/.397/.579) show a player with tons of patience and emerging power. But if he really is an older version of Burnette,
then the elephant of the room becomes bigger, louder, and, yes, even brighter. It’s a big loud glowing elephant, and that elephant is age. Dantzler will be 23 years old by draft day. Even still, a big senior year could get him drafted in the last half of the draft.
111. Michael Lang –
2-9 from baseballdraftreport.com: - Top Big East Outfielders: - 2. JR OF Michael Lang (2010 – Rutgers) offers up a very intriguing power/speed combination, emphasis on the speed. The former walk-on has come a long way since enrolling at Rutgers; I actually like him a little bit better than his more highly regarded teammate Jaren Matthews. Lang has the ability to play centerfield professionally and his plus arm should make him a defensive athlete in due time. His offensive skill set could make him an option hitting leadoff in the big leagues someday.
112. Ryan Lockwood –
2-9 from baseballdraftreport.com: - Top Big East Outfielders: - 3. JR OF Ryan Lockwood (2010 – South Florida) couldn’t duplicate the success of his outstanding freshman campaign, but still showed off enough of his toolset to keep scouts happy. Lockwood has good speed, plays above-average defense, and has average raw power (though little of it has manifested just yet). His best tool is obviously the bat, something a .415 freshman batting average does a good job of arguing in favor of. His draft stock will shoot up as high as his bat takes him, but his other skills (namely the defense and speed) will help keep him in the first 15-20 rounds even if he doesn’t hit .400 again.
113. Josh Richmond –
2-9 from baseballdraftreport.com: - Top Big East Outfielders: - 4. JR OF Josh Richmond (2010 – Louisville) delivers five solid tools – defense good enough for center, a very strong arm, emerging power but questionable ceiling with the bat, and average speed. Richmond is currently below the radar a little bit, but he could pretty easily put it all together and get himself picked in the first ten rounds this spring.
114. Anthony Howard –
2-9 from baseballdraftreport.com: - Top Big East Outfielders: - 5. SO OF Anthony Howard (2010 – Cincinnati) is a draft-eligible sophomore with a lot to like about his game. He is a solid contact hitter who goes to the plate with a plan in mind. That, along with his plus athleticism and good speed, should make him a successful leadoff hitter going forward. Some teams may like him more as an infielder, a position he played in high school. He has great baseball instincts no matter where he plays, and his above-average arm should play well at any position.
115. Mikel Hutson –
2-9 from baseballdraftreport.com: - Top Big East Outfielders: - 6. JR OF Mikel Huston (2010 – Cincinnati) comes to Cincinnati with the reputation as a hitter first and an athlete second. That’s alright by me so long as you can really hit, something we won’t really know about Huston until he starts getting his swings in this spring. Early word, so take it for what it’s worth, is that he has an advanced hit tool with enough power potential to get on follow lists. He has below-average speed that will relegate to him to an outfield corner, but, again take these for what they are, early reports are that his defensive instincts are excellent. I’d guess he doesn’t have quite enough bat to ever play every day, but could make a solid backup down the line.
116. Justin Riddell –
2-9 from baseballdraftreport.com: - Top Big East Outfielders: - 7. JR OF Justin Riddell (2010 – Cincinnati) is a good natural hitter that may not have the requisite secondary skills to make it as much more of a role player professionally.
117. Brandon Boykin –
2-9 from baseballdraftreport.com: - Top Big East Outfielders: - 8. OF/2B JR Brandon Boykin (2010 – Rutgers) may be coming off a poor sophomore year, but his plus speed and excellent athleticism make him worth watching this spring. His value will go up if scouts believe he can play in the infield.
118. Josh Schultz –
2-9 from baseballdraftreport.com: - Top Big East Outfielders: - 10. JR OF John Schultz (2010 – Pittsburgh) doesn’t have any exceptional tools, but his good plate discipline means he rarely gets cheated at the plate and his good speed can help him take extra bases when needed on the base paths.
119. Stephen Hunt –
2-9 from baseballdraftreport.com: - Top Big East Outfielders: - 11. JR OF Stephen Hunt (2010 – South Florida) has a strong arm tailor made for right field and enough pop to garner some attention, but probably needs a big junior season if he wants to exceed his draft standing (17th round) out of high school here in 2010
120. Junior Carlin –
2-9 from baseballdraftreport.com: - Top Big East Outfielders: - 12. JR OF Junior Carlin (2010 – South Florida) profiles similarly to teammate Ryan Lockwood, except Carlin put together a huge batting average dependent line as a sophomore while Lockwood’s big line (.415/.493/.513) came in his freshman season. Like Lockwood, Carlin can also play a legitimate centerfield, but, unlike Lockwood, his speed has been questioned. So, he’s like Lockwood but without some of the speed and the secondary hitting skills. Not an awful prospect, but not a stone cold lock to be drafted either
121. Jarred Jiminez –
2-9 from baseballdraftreport.com: - Top Big East Outfielders: - 13. SR OF Jarred Jimenez (2010 – Rutgers) is a bit of a rarity, a small (5-9, 190) outfielder without the speed and range to project as a centerfielder. He does have good plate discipline, so he has at least that one plus going for him
122. David Mills –
2-9 from baseballdraftreport.com: - Top Big East Outfielders: - 14. SR OF David Mills (2010 – Notre Dame) is a similar player to Jarred Jimenez of Rutgers – strong arm, corner outfielder, tiny (5-9, 165), great plate discipline. Mills is probably the better runner of the two. He has a reputation of being a line drive machine, but the knocks against him (size, power, can’t play center) keep his ceiling from being much higher than fifth outfielder on a good day.
123. Pat Biserta –
2-10 from baseballdraftreport.com: - Top Big East Outfielders: - 15. JR OF Pat Biserta (2010 – Rutgers) only has one tool that grades out as above-average, but it is the ever important power tool. Just to be clear, we’re talking about the hitting the ball out of the ballpark kind of power tool, not the cordless drill kind of power tool
124. Mike Kvasnicka – Minnesota junior – OF/C - from http://baseballdraftreport.com: - possesses one of the longest swings of any major prospect in the 2010 draft. This is a good thing when he makes contact (I’ve heard both the thwack! of the bat in the Northwoods League and the ping! at Minnesota, both very impressive), but a very bad thing when up against pitchers with effective offspeed stuff. Kvasnicka has struck out 103 times in 438 college at bats. Any regular reader knows that I’m firmly entrenched in the strikeouts are no worse than any other kind of out camp, but that only really applies to big leaguers. There is something to be said for high-K rates being an indicator of poor contact abilities for minor leaguers and amateurs. If I was told I’d be drafting the current iteration of Kvasnicka, then I’m not sure I’d be too happy selecting a hitter who I won’t think will make enough contact to be a regular. Luckily, nobody is drafting the February version of any potential draft pick. Any team drafting Kvasnicka isn’t getting the Kvasnicka of February, 2010; they’ll get the player he will be someday down the line. Given the fact that Kvasnicka is a plus athlete with a well-rounded toolset (good speed, decent arm, plus raw power), there should be plenty of teams interested to see if he can figure it all out professionally, long swing and strikeouts be damned. His draft stock (already pretty solid – round 4-7 is my current guess) gets a bump if teams buy into his defensive abilities behind the plate.
125. Ridge Carpenter –
2-17 from: http://baseballdraftreport.com - 2010 MLB Draft College Conference Position Breakdowns – Big West Outfielders - JR OF Ridge Carpenter (2010 – Cal State Northridge) is a big personal favorite. He has a five-tool ceiling, with speed and potential plus defense in center being his calling cards. His good approach, in addition to the aforementioned speed, make him a potential leadoff hitter, but his game is much more than the slash and dash style so many other college leadoff hitters employ. He has enough current pop — his .679 slugging percentage trumped his next closest junior college teammate by a whopping 185 points, how’s that for context? – and a big league frame (6-2, 190) that make me think his easy swing will continue to generate power as he gets more reps against top level pitching. He has what it takes to be a top five round player, I think.
126. Nick Longmire –
2-17 from: http://baseballdraftreport.com - 2010 MLB Draft College Conference Position Breakdowns – Big West Outfielders - JR OF Nick Longmire (2010 – Pacific) is an above-average athlete who has demonstrated good range in centerfield. If you’ve read enough of these blurbs, you’d know that the combination of athleticism and good defense in center can give a prospect a huge head start on the competition. Longmire takes his head start and runs with it. He has above-average power potential, good bat speed, and success with wood bats from summer league play. He profiles best as a fourth outfielder capable of doing a little bit of everything pretty well. I’ve heard a Jay Payton comp thrown his way and, despite Payton’s far more decorated collegiate career, I don’t think I hate it from a tools standpoint.
127. Luke Yoder –
2-17 from: http://baseballdraftreport.com - 2010 MLB Draft College Conference Position Breakdowns – Big West Outfielders - SR OF Luke Yoder (2010 – Cal Poly) was a gymnast for 13 years. Now that we’ve got that bit out of the way, we can talk about Yoder the ballplayer. His strong points include a good power/patience blend, heady base running, and, yes, impressive athleticism due in no small part to all those years on the balance beam. The case against his prospectdom include his age (he’ll turn 23 one month after the draft) and his sometimes shaky outfield defense. As a mid- to late-round senior sign, he’d make sense for a team looking for a potentially quick moving backup outfielder/AAAA bench bat depth piece. It’s also important to note that Yoder has been drafted twice already
128. Michael Hur –
2-17 from: http://baseballdraftreport.com - 2010 MLB Draft College Conference Position Breakdowns – Big West Outfielders - SR OF Michael Hur (2010 – UC Riverside) has had scouts eagerly waiting on his power potential for years now, finally breaking through last season. However, questions still linger about whether it was the first step toward a continued power surge or a fluky one year spike. There have been enough concerns from those smarter than I that Hur doesn’t have the physical strength to ever be much more than the occasional gap power hitter professionally. I suppose to take that viewpoint would be to make the claim that last season was a power outlier. On top of that, Hur doesn’t really have any standout tools to speak of. He has average range and a decent throwing arm. He’ll be a late round senior sign.
129. Connor Kendrick –
3-1 from http://mlbbonusbaby.com: - -Northgate’s best player is Conner Kendrick, who played center field for them in Saturday’s contest. He’s mainly a prospect as a pitcher, and he brings high-80s heat from the left side on the mound. He has a Georgia Tech commitment for next year, and he’s probably a late-teens to mid-twenties pick on talent, though I completely expect him to land at Tech for the 2011 season. During Northgate’s outfield throws during warm-ups, as soon as he let go of the ball, the area scout standing next to me said, “Wooo…Conner Kendrick!!” He hadn’t even noticed anyone else on the field, but Kendrick’s plus arm in center certainly got his attention.
130. Chase Burnette -
3/7 from: http://mlbbonusbaby.com - Stock Up - Chase Burnette, OF, Georgia Tech: I put Burnette here based on the five games I’ve seen him play in so far. He has come out on fire this year for Tech, and it’s for good reason. He’s stronger, having put on over 15 pounds of weight since last year, and he’s seeing the ball better than ever before, adding up to solid production. I had a conversation with a scout about Burnette, as he hadn’t seen Burnette yet this year until Friday afternoon, and he didn’t have anything on him from previous years. He was impressed with Burnette’s batting practice display, as he did put on the best display both days I was there. He’s showing most of what it takes to be a fourth or fifth outfielder, which is up from a spot as an organizational outfielder. He sprays the ball around well, and he shows fringe-average to average power, which should be good enough for that bench lefty spot. He’s a decent defender, but he did drop a ball coming in and to his right on the Saturday game, resulting in a big error that cost his team some runs. His arm is below-average, and he’ll have to be a left fielder at the next level.
131. Zack Hurley -
PLAYER OF THE WEEK - Zach Hurley, Ohio State - Sr., LF, Springboro, Ohio/Springboro - Hurley led the Buckeyes to a 3-1 record last weekend with wins over Duquesne, St. Louis and Fairleigh Dickinson. The senior hit .571 over four games, reaching base at a .609 clip and slugging at a 1.048 rate for an OPS of 1.657. The left-fielder recorded multiple hits in every game, including a 5-for-5 performance on Sunday against the Knights. Hurley also scored six runs and drove in seven over the weekend, recording seven extra-base hits with five doubles, a triple and a home run, coming a single shy of the cycle in Game 1 against the Billikens on Saturday. The weekly honor is the first of Hurley’s career and the second for a Buckeye position player this season.
132. Mark Micowski -
3-9 from: - http://thecollegebaseballblog.com/2010/03/09/ncbwa-national-players-of-the-week-3/#more-24226 - The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA)¬ released the Pro-Line Athletic National Player of the Week awards for the period ending March 7, today. Georgia State junior outfielder Mark Micowski was named National Hitter of the Week - Micowski led the Panthers to a 4-1 week, batting .636 (14-for-22), with 14 runs scored, two home runs, 10 RBIs, 27 total bases, five doubles, one triple, a 1.227 slugging percentage, .679 on base percentage and a pair of steals to go along with several school records. On Friday night, the Haddam, Conn. Native, hit for the cycle in the first four innings, finishing the game 7-for-8 with four runs scored and seven RBIs. He set a school record for at bats with eight, as well as hits with seven. He helped the team break the school runs record of 32 (which was broken again on Sunday), as the team set records for doubles, hits, at bats, RBIs and triples. He tied the school record with three doubles and 15 total bases. In game one of the doubleheader on Saturday, he went 3-for-4 with three runs scored. On Sunday, he set the GSU runs scored record with six, going 2-for-5 at the plate. He helped the Panthers score a school-record 103 runs on the weekend in the four-game series with the Eagles.
133. Sean Dwyer
3-12 from http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/draft/draft-tracker/2010/269639.html - OF, Tavares (Fla.) HS - Dwyer got a lot of looks playing on the FTB Mizuno team in Jupiter from scouts that wanted to get an early look at two of the top 2012 high school hitters, shortstop Addison Russell and outfielder Jesse Winker. The 6-foot, 190-pound Dwyer has a nice swing from the left side of the plate and is committed to Florida Gulf Coast. "He's a good looking hitter—good setup, good approach, swings the bat pretty good with wood, at least in batting practice," an American League area scout said. "Good makeup kid, hard working kid, intelligent. He's probably a first baseman or left fielder, however you like him—not third base. But the bat's his best tool. He's got a good approach and he's out there hitting a lot and a lot of scouts have the ability to go out and see him take batting practice early in the day with wood. He's been very accommodating with scouts, so I think that's going to help him."
134. Dylan Brown –
3-12 from http://www.pgcrosschecker.com/articles/DisplayArticle.aspx?article=2201 - DYLAN BROWN, of-ss, SR, Smithfield-Selma HS. A North Carolina State recruit, Brown has obvious talent but didn’t necessarily have one of his better days. Normally an outfielder, he was playing shortstop on this day, and while his actions were a little rough his hands and actions suggest that he might be able to play second base with some refinement. Offensively, Brown has a smooth, polished approach from the left side and grades out as an average runner.
135. David Schulze:
3-15 from: http://thecollegebaseballblog.com/2010/03/15/southern-conference-players-of-the-week-march-15th/#more-24421 - Samford outfielder David Schulze has been named the Southern Conference Baseball Player of the Week for all games from March 8-14. - Schulze batted .632 (12-for-19) with two doubles, three home runs and 10 RBIs in Samford’s four games last week. The senior from Santo Domingo, D.R., had a 5-for-5 game in Friday’s SoCon opener against College of Charleston and topped that with a 6-for-6 effort in Sunday’s finale. On Sunday, Schulze’s six hits included a pair of home runs, three singles and a double to reach 13 total bases and a 2.167 slugging percentage for the game. In Samford’s Southern Conference series against the Cougars, Schulze batted .733 (11-for-15) with two doubles, three home runs and nine RBIs.
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