4-1 from http://baseballdraftreport.com/ - Arizona JR SS Bryce Ortega - Height, Weight: 5-11, 175 - Birth Date: 9/22/88 (Age-21 season) - FR – .326/.409/.429 (25 BB/24 K; 13-15 SB) - SO – .324/.420/.438 (31 BB/32 K; 16-18 SB) - JR – .258/.390/.274 (11 BB/4 K; 9-9 SB) - Ortega put up very consistent numbers in his first two full seasons at Arizona, but has taken a step backwards in the power department in the early going of 2010. As a matter of fact, he’s the only one of the four players listed who has experienced a decline in his performance so far in 2010. The most commonly cited reason for Ortega’s early season struggles relate back to his transition from shortstop (a position he is more than capable of playing, for the record) to second base; not sure I buy it, but it’s a thought. Strong base running and good patience have long been the bedrocks of his offensive game, so it’s good to see those areas remain consistent despite his 2010 contact and power deficiencies. Patience at the plate, a two-year track record of pop (2010 be damned), excellent base running instincts, and a versatile glove fit the potential utility infielder mold pretty well, don’t you think?
4-2 from: - http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/draft/?p=2050 - Andy Wilkins, 1b, Arkansas - "He's another guy who has had a little bit of an inconsistent start to the year. There's some games where he has a good approach up there and he's using the whole field—and he's certainly strong enough to hit the ball out of any part of the park. But he's not making a lot of consistent contact right now. He's hitting a lot of stuff off the label and with an aluminum bat that's going to work, but he's going to break a lot of bats with the way he's swinging it right now. He's OK over at first base. Balls hit to him, he's all right. Around the bag he's better than when he's fielding ground balls, but the range is limited—he's a first base-only guy. I think he's going to end up hitting because he does have a good feel up there, but it seems he's just caught in between on a lot of stuff right now and he's up there guessing a little bit. But I think he is going to hit. He's a strong kid. He's definitely got some power and when I saw him last year, it looked like his approach was a little more consistent and he was centering more balls up."
Michael Choice – OF - Scouting Report - Hitting ability: Choice has some moving parts on his swing, which raises concerns about his overall hitting ability. It's worked for him thus far, but his mechanics will have to improve. Power: He has big-time raw power to all fields. Running speed: He has above-average speed, fringy plus once he's underway. Base running: He has very good instincts in all facets of the game, including base running. Arm strength: He has a solid arm in the outfield. Fielding: He's a solid outfielder whose instincts and speed play well. Range: He has decent range, but will likely move from center field to a corner outfield position in the future. Physical Description: Choice is stocky and barrel-chested with a thick trunk. He'll have to watch his body in the future. Medical Update: Healthy. Strengths: Big-time raw power, above-average speed and terrific feel for the game. Weaknesses: There are questions about his hitting mechanics, leading to concerns over his overall hitting ability. Summary: In a year that lacks a ton of big-name college hitters, players from smaller programs like Choice have a chance to shine, and he is taking advantage. Though he'll need work on his swing mechanics, he has big-time raw power to all fields. He runs well and plays a strong outfield to boot. He may not be the elite hitter clubs seek, but since there aren't many of those this year, teams may look hard at Choice in the early going. http://www.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?topic_id=8080130&content_id=7243411
3-4 from: - http://www.baseballrumormill.com/ - Threw 98 early in the year, but has since settled in as a 90-94 guy who might flash 95 or 96 once or twice a game. He's a fastball-slider-changeup guy in pro ball who might use the curveball as a "show-me" pitch. He throws from a 3/4 slot and his hand travels a long way from separation to release, with his pitching elbow going just above his shoulder before he pronates it. Cince he's not a big, physical kid, there will probably be teams that view him as a reliever in the long term.
4-4 from link - “… you ask about Segedin, he's interesting, not very flashy, one dimensional right now, he puts the ball in play and will hit the middle up fb hard and drive it, he's very vulnerable on stuff outside on the corner, his feet are not quick enough for 3b, his glove is fair, best move to 1b, but again he's not nimble, listed at 6'3 220, he's more like 6'1 plus and 225, R/R, solid average arm, had a triple that he needed oxygen on after he got to 3rd. LOL. Also committed 2 errors and made a spectacular play at the hot corner on a liner thanks to his lack of range though. LOL He's a draft eligible soph and does not for me warrant high round consideration and he's a good student, so my guess is he'll pass this year if drafted, get in some summer ab's with wood and convert to another position or concentrate on pitching perhaps.”
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