6-27 from: - link - Day two at TOS - C, Blake Swihart, 6'0 175, S/R, solid lil receiver with plus arm and release, 1.85, 55 arm close to 60, also bat speed with deceptive strength, reminds me some of Jason Kendall. Blake is from Cleveland HS, in New Mexico. Definite follow.
6-27: - With the conclusion of the Tournament of Stars in Cary, N.C., USA Baseball has now announced the trials rosters for the 18U national teams. - Blake Swihart C S/R 6-0 175 Cleveland HS, Rio Rancho, N.M. 2011
7-1 from: - http://web.usabaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100630&content_id=11786118&vkey=recap_usab - CARY, N.C. -- Blake Swihart notched two hits and two RBIs to propel the Blue past the Red 3-2 Wednesday night at the USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary, N.C. Christian Montgomery (1-0) earned the win improving the Blue team to 1-1 in the 18U National Team Trials. Offensively Swihart's 2-for-3 and two RBIs performance paced the Blue squad.
7-1 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com/ – 2011 Mock Draft – 15. Blake Swihart- C, Cleveland HS
7-3 from: - http://mlb.fanhouse.com/2010/07/03/early-follow-list-for-2011-mlb-draft - from Fanhouse.com MLB Draft guru Frankie Piliere – Blake Swihart C Cleveland HS (N.M.) - Has the arm and body to stick behind the plate, but even more impressive power and consistent lasers to all parts of the field.
7-9-10 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com/2010/07/high-school-top-tens-catcher.html - top 10 high school catchers - 1. Blake Swihart- Cleveland HS
7-13-10: - MaxPreps Junior All-American Baseball Team - Blake Swihart, Cleveland (Rio Rancho, N.M.), All-Purpose - An All-Metro first baseman as a sophomore at Rio Rancho, Swihart transferred to Cleveland, switched to catcher and didn't miss a beat. Named to the 5A all-state team.
7-15 from: - http://web.usabaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100714&content_id=12257374&vkey=recap_usab - The USA Baseball 18U National Team slugged 13 hits to swing past the Chaska Cubs 8-3 Wednesday night at Chaska Athletic Park. Blake Swihart (Rio Rancho, N.M./Texas) notched two extra base hits and two RBIs. Swihart delivered a solo home run, after the U.S. lined into a double play, to give Team USA a 3-0 after two.
6-13 from: - link - C-3b-SS, Nick Delmonico, Farragut HS, Knoxville TN, 6'3 190, S/R, gamer, good bloodlines, solid ML arm with carry, runs just ok, biggest concern, also gets eaten up with good inside heat, will occasionally show power when he can fully extend his arms. Solid hands.
6-14-10 from: - http://prospectinsider.com/360mock.php - 2011 Mock Draft – 17 Detroit Nick Delmonico, SS/C -- Farragut HS
6-15-10 from: - http://www.deepleagues.com/?p=1830 – 2011 Mock Draft - 21. Texas Rangers Nick Delmonico C, Knoxville, Tennessee
7-9-10 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com/2010/07/high-school-top-tens-catcher.html - top 10 high school catchers - 6. Nick Delmonico- Farragut HS
7-7 from: - http://web.usabaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100707&content_id=12029396&vkey=news_usab&gid= - USA Baseball 9, N.Y. All-Stars 0 - QUEENS, N.Y. -- Four Team USA pitchers combined on a one-hit shutout to propel the USA Baseball 18U National Team over the Greater Alliance N.Y. All-Stars 9-0 Wednesday afternoon at Jack Kaiser Stadium in Queens, N.Y. Offensively five USA batters each notched two hits apiece Including Nicky Delmonico. Francisco Lindor added two RBIs Delmonico.
7/6 from: - http://web.usabaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100706&content_id=11987434&vkey=news_usab&gid= - the USA Baseball 18U National Team past the Greater Alliance N.Y. All-Stars 8-5 Tuesday afternoon at MCU Park in Coney Island, N.Y. - The 18U National Team regained the lead manufacturing three runs on three consecutive two-out RBI hits. Nicky Delmonico capped the big inning for Team USA with a RBI triple off the left center field wall.
7-13-10: - MaxPreps Junior All-American Baseball Team - Nicky Delmonico, Farragut (Knoxville, Tenn.), Infield - One of the top players in the class of 2011, Delmonico is a veteran of Team USA play and was a key factor in Farragut's three straight state championships in Tennessee. He batted .485 with 18 home runs 75 RBI, 12 doubles, 66 hits and 66 runs scored.
4-6-10 from: - link - Utah sophomore baseball player C.J. Cron has received an invitation to the 2010 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team Trials, head coach Bill Kinneberg announced today. “This is a great opportunity for C.J. to put his skills against the best players in country,” Kinneberg said. “If he makes the team, what an experience that will be for him.” Cron, who plays at both first base and catcher, currently leads the Mountain West Conference with a .429 batting average and is second in the conference with a .725 slugging percentage. He is tied for the MWC lead with seven home runs, ranking third with 32 RBI
4-7-10 from: link - C C.J. Cron (Utah): Cron’s father, Chris, is a former major league first baseman and currently a coach in the Chicago White Sox organization, so he has hitting genetics that he’s using to the fullest. He has surprising athleticism for a 6-4, 230-pound catcher, but it’s his bat that gets the most notice. Cron is hitting .438-9-38 this spring after an impressive .337-11-58 freshman year that included a three-hit performance off Stephen Strasburg.
6-12 from: - http://thecollegebaseballblog.com/2010/06/11/ncbwa-announces-district-players-of-the-year - Nine of college baseball’s finest student-athletes have been named 2010 National Collegiate Baseball Writers of America District Players of the Year, as the NCBWA announced these 11th annual awards today. One was District VIII: C-1B-DH C.J. Cron - Cron, one of the nation’s most versatile standouts, started at catcher, first base and designated hitter for the 2010 Utes. The sophomore from Phoenix, Ariz., already has been selected to a pair of All-America teams while pacing Utah in virtually every category on offense. The two-time All-Mountain West performer leads the nation with 1.65 RBI (81 in 49 contests) and is fifth in slugging percentage (.817). He batted .431 with 55 runs and currently is eighth in NCAA Division I with 0.41 home runs per game. He 81 RBI total is 11th nationally, and Cron was 2010 Mountain West Conference Player of the Year as well as a MWC All-Tournament team member. He is the Utes’ first All-America choice since SS Ryan Khoury in 2006.
6-12-10 from: - http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/wait-til-next-year-2011-draft-preview - Catcher - Small School Sleeper: C.J. Cron, C/DH, Utah, .431/.487/.817. I know Utah doesn’t qualify as a small school, but it’s difficult to discern a top tier, and Cron is following his head coach Bill Kinneberg with the USA Baseball team this summer. That’s not to say it isn’t well-earned after his 20 home run season, but it will be his chance to prove his mettle against elite competition.
6-14-10: Named to 1st Team NCBWA 2010 All-America Team - C J Cron: - .431, 55-R, 20-HR, 81-RBI
7-1 from: - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/6/30/1544396/pats-first-2011-top-50#storyjump – Pat Hickey Mock Draft – 39. C.J. Cron, C, Utah
7-1 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com/ – 2011 Mock Draft – 45. CJ Cron- C, Utah
4-7-10 from: link - C Jett Bandy (Arizona): Bandy was a very strong-armed 6-foot-4 catcher with a cool name, and a long, strong swing out of high school. He played mainly third base as a freshman at Arizona, attesting to his athleticism. Back at catcher this spring, Bandy is hitting .450-5-27 with 15 walks and only seven strikeouts, which seems to address how he has adjusted his swing. Tools plus performance plus athleticism plus premium position . . . hard to imagine that doesn’t equal a very high draft pick.
6-12-10 from: - link - Catcher - Best Player: Jett Bandy, C/3B, Arizona, .354/.444/.538. By far the thinnest position of the draft class, I don’t think there is a college catcher that will be drafted on the first day. However, Bandy has an invitation to play for USA Baseball this summer, and if the 6-foot-4 slugger proves that he can stick behind the plate, he has a chance. Bandy threw out 24-of-67 runners this year, while hitting 23 doubles and posting a 10.3 K%.
6-15-10 from: - http://www.deepleagues.com/?p=1830 – 2011 Mock Draft - 18. Philadelphia Phillies Jett Bandy C, University of Arizona
7-4 from: - http://pnrscouting.com/articles_teamusacollegiate_trialroster_07042010.html - Arizona’s Jett Bandy provides a nice combination of glove work and bat, possessing solid receiving skills and catch-and-throw-ability. At the plate, Bandy shows a good eye and ability to square-up with gap-to-gap pop, though he was more impressive out of conference than in.
5. Brandon Sedell - C 3B/1B American Heritage Cooper City FL
7-1 from: - link – Pat Hickey Mock Draft – 42. Brandon Sedell, C, American Heritage HS (Fla.)
7-3 from: - http://mlb.fanhouse.com/2010/07/03/early-follow-list-for-2011-mlb-draft - from Fanhouse.com MLB Draft guru Frankie Piliere – Blake Swihart C Cleveland HS (N.M.) - Has the arm and body to stick behind the plate, but even more impressive power and consistent lasers to all parts of the field.
7-9-10 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com/2010/07/high-school-top-tens-catcher.html - top 10 high school catchers - 4. Brandon Sedell- American Heritage HS
7-13-10: - MaxPreps Junior All-American Baseball Team - Brandon Sedell, American Heritage (Plantation, Fla.), Catcher - Selected as the top 3A player in the state of Florida by the Dairy Farmers Association, Sedell led American Heritage with his prowess at the plate as he batted .612 (52-for-85) with 40 runs, 46 RBI, 11 doubles and 9 home runs. He was also named to the All-Broward County team by the Miami Herald and he was the small school MVP by the Fort Lauderdale Sun Sentinel.
6. Austin Hedges:
6-27 from: -http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?q=Y&a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702&p=2 - Day two at TOS - C, Austin Hedges, 5'11 160, R/R, Jserra HS, San Juan Capistrano CA, nice little receiver with plus release and ML arm strength, a tad better than ave, bat will come, there is bat speed but upper body still not fully developed and he receives well. Handled Owens well on the 3 inning stint by the lanky lefty.
6-27: - With the conclusion of the Tournament of Stars in Cary, N.C., USA Baseball has now announced the trials rosters for the 18U national teams. - Austin Hedges C R/R 5-10 160 JSerra Catholic HS, San Juan Capistrano, Calif. 2011
7-1 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com/ – 2011 Mock Draft – 44. Austin Hedges- C, J Serra HS
7-3 from: - http://mlb.fanhouse.com/2010/07/03/early-follow-list-for-2011-mlb-draft - from Fanhouse.com MLB Draft guru Frankie Piliere – Austin Hedges C Junipero Serra HS (Calif.) - Very strong arm and good catch-and-throw skills in general. Good instincts. Line drive, lacks lift currently.
7-9-10 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com/2010/07/high-school-top-tens-catcher.html - top 10 high school catchers - 2. Austin Hedges- J Serra HS
7. Mac Doyle:
5-10-10 from: - http://thecollegebaseballblog.com/2010/05/10/southern-conference-players-of-the-week-6 - Wofford catcher Mac Doyle has been named the Southern Conference Baseball Player of the Week.Doyle batted .462 (6-for-13) in four games last week while leading Wofford to a Southern Conference series win over visiting Samford. The Terriers’ sophomore backstop collected a pair of hits in each of the team’s first three games last week, totaling six RBIs and seven runs scored. Doyle also recorded a pair of doubles against East Tennessee State on Wednesday and blasted his 16th home run of the season in Friday’s game one win over Samford. In addition to his hits, Doyle drew six walks and was hit by a pitch to register a .650 on base percentage in 20 plate appearances.
8. Peter O’Brien:
6-12-10 from: - http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/wait-til-next-year-2011-draft-preview - Smaller School Sleeper: Peter O’Brien, C, Bethune-Cookman, .386/.445/.748. The MEAC Conference MVP, I can’t give you a lot of background on O’Brien. He’s said to have a big arm, clubbed 20 home runs, and earned an invitation to the Cape Cod League for the summer. That’s good enough for me.
July 7, 2010 - http://web.usabaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100707&content_id=12054480&vkey=news_usab&gid= - CNT Trials: Red-Blue game ends in tie. The nine-inning affair ended in a five-all tie when Peter O'Brien (Bethune-Cookman) singled home a pair of runs in the eighth frame.
7-6 from: - http://web.usabaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100706&content_id=12003730&vkey=news_usab&gid= - USA Baseball kicked off its Collegiate National Team (CNT) trials Tuesday afternoon at the National Training Center (NTC), which will run through July 11. - Peter O'Brien (Bethune-Cookman) paced the Red squad to a 4-1 victory over the Blue. O'Brien, who caught for both teams on the day, was 1-for-4 at the dish connecting on a home run off Noe Ramirez (Cal State Fullerton) in the top of the first inning.
7-13-10 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?q=Y&a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702&p=3 - C, Peter O'Brien, Bethune-Cookman, Jr to be, 6'2 1/2 210, R/R, playing in a conference that's not top of mind, is not going to hinder this young man's exposure moving forward and it's put his team mates on display for 2010-2011 as well on the BC roster. Peter has a solid throwing arm, ave release, 1.92 with gear on and in game situation, also displayed level swing with line drive alley power and future HR power with lift to hit 15-20 HR in the ML. Shifting wise and leadership wise, no questions here. Loved his makeup in the heat too!
9. Steve Rodriguez:
7-4 from: - http://pnrscouting.com/articles_teamusacollegiate_trialroster_07042010.html - UCLA’s Steve Rodriguez lags some in his offensive game, but is an above-average receiver who handled perhaps the most talented staff in all of college baseball, including two potential 2011 1st Rounders in Gerrit Cole and Trevor Bauer, as well as 2010 2nd Rounder Rob Rassmussen and 3rd Rounder Steve Klein. Regardless of how his bat plays this week, he should get ample attention off the strength of his glove alone.
7-13 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?q=Y&a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702&p=3 - C, Steve Rodriguez, UCLA, Jr to be, 6'1 190, L/R, smooth receiver, doesn't appear that big, but he'll fool you. He does everything rather easy and if he can handle the staff at UCLA like he did during the college season and this club with Team USA, you have to believe he's going to be mentioned with his skill package as a future ML backstop for sure. Some comparisons to Jorge Posada, except Jorge is a switch hitting witch! Steve handles the glove very well, is alert, light on his feet, 1.87 pop time and 55 arm, might be better as his throws have carry when on top of his throws, and he's accurate. Defensively I'd say he's ahead of Yasmani Grandal at the same point last year.
10. Justin Kline:
6-13 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702 - C, Justin Kline, North Dakota St, 6'2 190, R/R, solid arm strength and set up, as hitter has compact line drive swing and good eye hand coordination, have only seen on film, been told, he's definite follow for 2011 and this summer.
11. Jeremy Rodriquez:
5-12-10 from: - http://collegebaseball360.com/2010/05/11/cb360-primetime-performers-12-may-11 - Cal State Bakersfield sophomore catcher Jeremy Rodriguez is the Primetime Player of the Week. Rodriguez – a key top-of-the-lineup switch-hitter (#2/#3 spot) – batted 7-for-12 while factoring into 14 of Bakersfield’s runs (9 RBI, 5 R) and reaching base 12 times (5 BB; also had pair of doubles) during the Roadrunners’ series win at #21 Arizona (7-1 in 11 innings/6-17/22-5).
12. Jeremy Schaffer:
6-13 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702 - C, Jeremy Schaffer, Tulane, 6'1 195, R/R, solid bat, ave arm with 1.9 pop, should hit enough to get into ML lineup or be suitable backup at ML level.
13. Andrew Susac:
6-13 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=322108170 - C, Andrew Susac, Oregon St, 6'2 205, R/R, solid receiver, one of top catching prospects for 2011, another question on consistency, release points range, 1.85 to 2.2. Too much action during exchange from glove to hand to release.
14. Chad Carman:
6-15 from: - http://www.ocusports.com/ - Chad Carman was named an NAIA baseball all-American. Carman, a sophomore catcher from Midwest City, Okla., became an honorable-mention selection. Carman led the team with a .412 average to go with 22 doubles, two triples, 14 homers and 56 RBIs. In the NAIA Championship Opening-Round Group 5 Tournament, Carman hit .538 with three homers and seven RBIs. He went 2-for-4 with two homers and four RBIs against Northwestern (Iowa) on May 18. In the postseason, Carman hit .388 with three doubles, six homers and 14 RBIs. Carman also made first-team all-SAC.
15. Kevin Cron:
6-13 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702 - C-1b, Kevin Cron, Mountain Pointe HS, AZ, 6'4 220, R/R, abv ave power, more than Kris Bryant, solid stroke, lacks position he can stick to, best advice would be to play 1b or move to LF. Doesn't run bad either.
7-13-10: - MaxPreps Junior All-American Baseball Team - Kevin Cron, Mountain Pointe (Phoenix, Ariz.), Catcher - An all-state pick by the Arizona Republic, Cron tied a state record by blasting 22 home runs. He batted .491 on the season with 24 runs, 54 hits, 10 doubles and 52 RBI to go with his prodigious home run total. Committed to play at TCU following his senior year.
16. Parker Brunelle:
6-21-10 from: - http://baseballdraftreport.com/ - 2011 MLB Draft Players to Know – Florida State - JR C Parker Brunelle (.222/.297/.395; 8/13 BB/K; 0/1 SB; 81 AB) - Brunelle, a top high school prospect way back when, has disappointed since enrolling at Florida State. He’s still an outstanding athlete with a line drive swing, so there may still be some hope he’s another late blooming catching prospect. Unfortunately, the lack of power and an average at best throwing arm represent two major strikes against him.
17. Blake Hickman:
6-27 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?q=Y&a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702&p=2 - Day two at TOS - C, Blake Hickman, 6'5 190, R/R, Simeon HS Chicago product, for 2012, long release, but pure arm strength, 60 arm, the rest needs work, with foot quickness and hitting approach is ok, still a work in progress, perhaps convert that arm on the hill?
18. Wayne Taylor:
6-27: - With the conclusion of the Tournament of Stars in Cary, N.C., USA Baseball has now announced the trials rosters for the 18U national teams. - Wayne Taylor C L/R 6-1 190 Memorial HS, Houston 2011
19. Elvin Soto:
6-27: - With the conclusion of the Tournament of Stars in Cary, N.C., USA Baseball has now announced the trials rosters for the 18U national teams. - Elvin Soto C S/R 6-0 188 Xaverian HS, New York 2011
7/6 from: - http://web.usabaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100706&content_id=11987434&vkey=news_usab&gid= - the USA Baseball 18U National Team past the Greater Alliance N.Y. All-Stars 8-5 Tuesday afternoon at MCU Park in Coney Island, N.Y. - Elvin Soto registered a hit and RBI to round out the National Team's attack.
7-9-10 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com/2010/07/high-school-top-tens-catcher.html - top 10 high school catchers - 9. Elvin Soto- Xaverian HS
20. Daniel Mengden:
7-3 from: - http://mlb.fanhouse.com/2010/07/03/early-follow-list-for-2011-mlb-draft - from Fanhouse.com MLB Draft guru Frankie Piliere – Daniel Mengden C Westside HS (Texas) - Lightning-fast hands. Has some Gary Sheffield in his setup and swing. Ball explodes off his bat. Strong arm behind the dish.
7-9-10 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com/2010/07/high-school-top-tens-catcher.html - top 10 high school catchers - 3. Daniel Mengden- Westside HS
21. Cameron Gallagher:
7-3 from: - http://mlb.fanhouse.com/2010/07/03/early-follow-list-for-2011-mlb-draft - from Fanhouse.com MLB Draft guru Frankie Piliere – Cameron Gallagher C Manheim Township HS (Pa.) - Big raw power, and beginning to take it into game action. Physically mature, strong frame. Swing mechanics need work, big offensive upside.
7-9-10 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com/2010/07/high-school-top-tens-catcher.html - top 10 high school catchers - 5. Cameron Gallagher- Manheim Township HS
22. Garrett Boulware:
7-3 from: - http://mlb.fanhouse.com/2010/07/03/early-follow-list-for-2011-mlb-draft - from Fanhouse.com MLB Draft guru Frankie Piliere – Garrett Boulware C T.L. Hanna HS (S.C.) - Has the skills and solid frame to stick behind the plate. Shows big power to deepest parts of the field. Disciplined approach.
7-9-10 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com/2010/07/high-school-top-tens-catcher.html - top 10 high school catchers - 10. Garrett Boulware- TL Hanna HS
23. BreShon Kimbrell:
7-9-10 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com/2010/07/high-school-top-tens-catcher.html - top 10 high school catchers - 7. BreShon Kimbell- Mesquite HS
24. Tyler Marlette:
7-9-10 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com/2010/07/high-school-top-tens-catcher.html - top 10 high school catchers - 8. Tyler Marlette- Hagerty HS
25. Cole Lankford:
7-13-10: - MaxPreps Junior All-American Baseball Team - Cole Lankford, Lamar (Houston, Texas), Catcher - Committed to play at Texas A&M after next year, Lankford was first team all-state and first team All-Greater Houston by the Houston Chronicle. He batted .541 with 10 home runs and 68 RBI.
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