http://baseballbeginnings.com/2010/04/21/jake-hernandez-update-2/#more-5584 - Teams that prize defensive catchers will prize Jake Hernandez, whose recent string of at-bats helped show that he has enough in his hands to make contributions on the other side of the ball. He was hit by a pitch and walked in this look, but also singled to left field, getting his hands inside a ball and fighting it off to right field. It doesn’t have to be an all-worldly scouting moment to look at a guy and see the basic building blocks, but Hernandez shows enough in his hands to allow for enough offensive projection to play every day. This will be less of a concern if a club that prizes defensive catchers selects him.
4-20 from: - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/4/20/1431880/casing-the-states-nevada#storyjump : - RHP, CC of Southern Nevada - As well as Tyler Hanks has pitched this spring, he hasn't been able to take the closer's spot from Kurcz. An Air Force transfer, Kurcz flashed plus stuff last year as a freshman for the Falcons, but he never quite put together his command or control, getting hit hard while also striking out his fair share of hitters. Even with a few bumps along the way, he's started to put it together this spring at CSN, as he sits at 2-1 with a 3.22 ERA in 22.1innings, striking out 32 and walking 12 as of April 20. He's proved harder to hit, though that could be due to facing wood bats in an altitude that has been decreased by the thousands when compared to Colorado Springs at Air Force. He's saved 8 games as the reliever of choice on one of the top junior college teams in the country, and that's where he projects to stay in pro ball. Kurcz comes a close second behind Hanks for the Best Fastball category in the state, routinely popping fastballs in the 93-95 range, touching 97. He still struggles to command it, and he doesn't ever project to have anything better than average command in the long run. That doesn't matter in relief as much, as he can uncoil a plus fastball with ease in a deceptively smooth delivery. His breaking ball is a hard curveball that qualifies as a slurve to some, and it's a potentially above-average pitch if he can control it. It's not quite there, but the potential is. Kurcz is easily one of the most improved pitchers in the country this year, and he likely won't reach Oral Roberts, where he has a scholarship to play as a junior. Projected Draft Range: 4th-8th Round
4-20 from: - http://www.minorleagueball.com/2010/4/20/1433135/interesting-college-pitchers-for - RHP, Georgia Tech - Standing tall at 6-6, 220 pounds, McGuire doesn't throw as hard as some of the other collegians, hitting 94 on his best days but usually working at 90-92 MPH. His fastball has good movement, and he mixes it with an excellent breaking ball and a strong changeup, giving him three major league pitches. He's very polished, and statistically there is a lot to like with a 2.84 ERA, plus a 68/17 K/BB in 67 innings, with 53 hits allowed. He shouldn't need a lot of minor league time, and represents one of the safest investments in the draft class. He's expected to go somewhere in the Top Ten, perhaps as early as the Indians at fifth overall.
4-21 from: - http://myworldofbaseball.com/wordpress/?m=201004 - The Aztecs played a crucial three game series against Utah in a Mountainwest Conference tournament. Addison Reed was the pitcher that closed for Stephen Strasburg and other Aztec starters. Last year he pitched in relief, leading the nation with 20 saves and winning a spot on the first team of the Mountain West Conference as a relief pitcher. He was one of the few pitchers in the nation who didn’t have to take a back seat to Strasburg. His ERA was a sterling 0.65. This year Tony Gwynn put Reed in the starting rotation. He was on a role to start the season until a broken pinkie finger put him out of commission for four weeks. Reed did not disappoint upon his return, pitchiing seven innings and striking out 11 in the Aztecs 8-6 win over Utah. He improved his record to 5-1. Reed gave up only four runs, but only two of them earned, both solo homeruns, one in the first and the other in the second inning
4-21 from: - http://www.minorleagueball.com/2010/4/21/1435316/interesting-college-pitchers-for - RHP, San Diego State University - The 6-3, 215 pounder is having a fine season for San Diego State, with a 2.68 ERA and a 47/8 K/BB in 40 innings, with 28 hits allowed. He was a closer last year but moved into the rotation this spring and doesn't throw quite as hard now, 90-92 rather than 92-95 as a reliever. However, his secondary pitches (a slider and changeup) have improved with more use, and his control is excellent. He hasn't received quite as much attention as some of the other college guys, but could get into the later part of the first round and certainly the supplemental round.
4-22 from: - http://www.baseballrumormill.com/2010/04/southern-california-high-school-pitching-prospects - Barstow High School, RHP - Lanky and projectable, Sanchez easily delivers a 91-93 mph fastball and sharp 75 curve from a mid three-quarters arm slot. His mechanics are advanced for a high schooler. Sanchez uses his legs well, avoids flying his front shoulder open, and finishes strongly while creating a decent downward plane.
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