11-1-9: www.baseballamerica.com: rated the number one prospect on the US National team
1-9-10 from http://www.jjscouting.com/ : - Gerrit Cole: This 6-4 220 right-handed pitcher from UCLA has already made a big impact on the baseball world. Already being a first round pick by the Yankees in 2008, Cole should have repeated success in 2011, only having his name called a lot earlier in the first round. With a heavy fastball around the low-to-mid 90's, reaching the upper 90's and good secondary pitches, Cole should have a nice follow up year to his freshman year, in which he went 4-8. But don't let his record fool you, as UCLA had a down year as a team last year, but Cole's other stats were great. Posting a 3.49 ERA while striking out 104 and only walking 38 in 85 innings last spring helped propel him to Team USA. Once getting down to North Carolina with the team, Cole didn't slow up, goign 4-0 with a 1.06 ERA, striking out 46 and walking 10 in 34 innings. And one of the most impressive stats from his summer ball, might have been the opponents batting average, hitting a meager .106.
3/8 from: http://baseballdraftreport.com/ - SO RHP Gerrit Cole (UCLA) and SO RHP Trevor Bauer (UCLA) were both awesome this weekend against Nebraska. How awesome? So glad you asked. Cole put up the following line: 7 IP 2 H 1 ER 0 BB 9 K; Bauer’s numbers looked more like this: 6.2 IP 6 H 1 ER 2 BB 10 K. Just like last week, however, I’m as excited about a little thing that occurred in Cole’s start than I am about the entirety of his performance. Well, that may actually be a stretch, but I was impressed by his fourth inning showing all the same:
3-9-10 from: - http://collegebaseball360.com/2010/03/09/uclas-cole-gets-2010-usa-baseball-team-trials-invite - – Sophomore right-hander Gerrit Cole has been invited to the 2010 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team Trials, as announced Monday by USA Baseball. Cole went 4-0 with a 1.06 ERA for the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team in the summer of 2009. Cole has gone 3-0 with a 2.25 ERA through three starts this season, collecting 26 strikeouts and two walks in 18.0 innings. The native of Santa Ana, Calif., has limited the opposition to a .117 batting average in three games. In UCLA baseball history, only two Bruins – Troy Glaus (1995-96) and Josh Karp (1999-2000) – have competed for the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team in multiple years. Last summer, Cole led the Team USA in strikeouts (46) and innings pitched (34.0) en route to leading the USA National Team to the 2009 World Baseball Challenge Championship in Prince George, British Columbia (Canada).
3-13-10 from: http://thecollegebaseballblog.com/2010/03/13/foleys-friday-thoughts : - There was also two more great pitching lines on Friday evening with Gerrit Cole dominating Texas AM Corpus-Christi and Mario Hollands beating Northern Illinois. Cole pitched 7.2 innings while allowing only five hits and giving up two runs (one earned) while striking out 15 batters as the UCLA Bruins picked up a 11-3 victory.
2-11 from http://www.pgcrosschecker.com/ - Gerrit Cole at this point is the cream of the 2011 draft crop, rivaled only by Rendon as the favorite to go first overall. His stuff is comparable to that of Verlander’s from the ’04 draft, as is his inconsistent command at a similar stage in their careers.
4-7-10 from: http://www.pgcrosschecker.com/articles/DisplayArticle.aspx?article=2253 - RHP Gerrit Cole (UCLA) throws in the upper 90s and has led a surprising UCLA team, ranked No. 2, to a 23-2 record thus far. Despite some recent control problems, Cole is 6-0, 2.49 with 61 K’s in 43 innings.
6-11-10 from: - http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/wait-til-next-year-draft-11-preview-pitchers - Gerrit Cole, UCLA, 2.92 FIP, 11.63 K/9, 4.17 BB/9. - The diamond of this class is Cole, which probably kills Yankees fans after he spurned the Bombers in the 2008 draft. Cole appeared to have a deal after New York took him in the first round, but he had a late change of heart, and wanted to experience college. UCLA head coach John Savage is also one of the renowned pitching instructors in the nation. Cole has made significant strides under Savage to get his fastball under command and to add a changeup to an arsenal good enough to succeed with two pitches. He’s regularly 95-97 mph, touches 99 often, and has shown occasionally plus movement in the past. His slider is inconsistently fantastic, and at 85-87 mph, it’s coming at a hitter hard.
6-13 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702 - RHP, Gerrit Cole, UCLA, 6'4 215, saw as an OF in 2008 during TOS, then saw a start and he was up to 94 that day with raw mechanics and is talked about being in top 5 for 2011.
6-14-10 from: - http://prospectinsider.com/360mock.php - 2011 Mock Draft - 3 Seattle Gerrit Cole, RHP -- UCLA
6-14-10: Named to 3rd Team NCBWA 2010 All-America Team - Gerrit Cole – 10-3, 3.25
6-15-10 from: - http://www.deepleagues.com/?p=1830 – 2011 Mock Draft - 3. Houston Astros Gerrit Cole P, UCLA
6-22 from: - http://www.sportingnews.com/blog/MLB_Draft#ixzz0rbHx9Kkj - Through six innings tonight, UCLA's Gerrit Cole was nigh unhittable against TCU. Mixing a 97-mph sinking fastball with a hellish slider averaging 87 to 88, Cole induced popup after popup and struck out nine Horned Frogs. Cole got out of the seventh and worked a scoreless eighth before leaving after 122 pitches (79 strikes). He finished with 13 strikeouts. The eight innings matched his season high. –
6-29 from: - Andy Seiler Mock Draft - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/6/28/1541924/andys-first-2011-top-50#storyjump - 3. Gerrit Cole, RHP, UCLA
7-1 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com – 2011 Mock Draft – 4. Gerrit Cole- RHP, UCLA
7-1 from: - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/6/30/1544396/pats-first-2011-top-50#storyjump – Pat Hickey Mock Draft – 2. Gerrit Cole, RHP, UCLA
7-3 from: - http://milbprospects.blogspot.com/2010/07/early-version-of-top-50-prospects-for.html - Top 50 - 3 Gerrit Cole , RHP , UCLA
7-4 from: - http://pnrscouting.com/articles_teamusacollegiate_trialroster_07042010.html - Cole listed at a powerful 6-4/220 … Cole runs his fastball up to 98 mph, sitting 94-97, and backs it up with a mid-80s slider, upper-80s cutter and mid-80s straight change. On the season, Cole finished tied for 5th overall among D-I arms with 138 total strikeouts through regional play (he finished the season in Omaha with 154 total SO), and 12th overall with 11.50 SO/9. Owning some of the best pure stuff in college baseball, the UCLA ace still struggles with command and falls into bouts of wildness, resulting in a 4.08 BB/9.
2. Taylor Jungmann
1-9-10 from http://www.jjscouting.com/ : - Taylor Jungmann: A right-handed pitcher from the University of Texas, Jungmann is not used to losing. In his four years of varsity baseball during high school, he complied 4 total losses and continued the trend into the spring semester of his freshman year. The 6'6 195 Longhorn complied a line of 11-3, 2.00 era, 101 K, 35 BB in 94 2/3 innings. This led him to becoming a Louisville Slugger Pre-season All-American for the upcoming 2010 season. With his mid 90's fastball, Taylor is sure to improve his previous draft status, 24th round by the Angels in 2008, and become one of the elite pitchers in the 2011 draft class
2-11-10 from http://www.pgcrosschecker.com/ - Staying on the theme of tall, projectable power arms, Texas’ Taylor Jungmann had a freshman season matched by few in the nation. On a loaded Longhorns’ staff, Jungmann may be good enough to earn Friday starting honors this coming year. He led Texas in both wins (11) and ERA (2.00) a year ago, and has a rare combination of size, stuff and command.
3/8 from: http://baseballdraftreport.com/ - As good as Wall was, SO RHP Taylor Jungmann of Texas was just a little bit better. And I really mean just a little bit, as the two pitchers put up startlingly similar lines. Jungmann got one more out (pitching 7.2 innings), allowed one less hit and one less run, walked one better less, and, just to keep up the theme here, actually threw one more total pitch (115 to 114). To add on to the craziness, each pitcher threw exactly 65 strikes. Weird night. Anyway, Jungmann’s final line: 7.2 IP 4 H 1 ER 2 BB 8 K
3-15-10 from http://pnrscouting.com/rankings_2010_houstoncollegeclassic.html - Top 10 Players (2011 Draft Class) - Taylor Jungmann, RHP, Univ. of Texas - Explosive offerings out of an easy arm action and packaged in a durable, projectable frame; low-90s fastball, low-80s power curve and a filthy change with breaking ball caliber depth to the arm-side produced a neat line of 7.2 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 2 BB and 8 SO while facing just four over the minimum.
4-7-10 from: http://www.pgcrosschecker.com/articles/DisplayArticle.aspx?article=2253 - RHP Taylor Jungmann (Texas) survived an outing at Texas Tech with gusting 50 mph winds, and has posted a 3-1, 2.94 record with 61 K’s in 49 innings. His raw stuff is just a small notch behind Cole’s.
6-11-10 from: - http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/wait-til-next-year-draft-11-preview-pitchers - Taylor Jungmann, Texas, 3.79 FIP, 9.78 K/9, 3.20 BB/9 - While Gerrit Cole is the best pitcher in this draft class, it would have been unfair to sink Jungmann into the article, as he’s a likely top ten overall pick next year, too. There was a great article detailing Jungmann’s arsenal at Prospect Insider this spring: 92-96 mph with the fastball (he’s touched 99 in the past), power 80 mph breaking ball, and a developing “screw-change”. He has the perfect pitcher’s build, and under Augie Garrido at Texas, the best experience that three years in college can buy.
6-13 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702 - RHP, Taylor Jungmann, Texas, 6'6 200, rangy and smooth, starting to wear down a bit down the stretch, but showed 95 fb against Neb on a windy day this early spring, also two breaking balls with varying velocity that are solid out pitches.
6-14-10: Named to 3rd Team NCBWA 2010 All-America Team - Taylor Jungmann – 8-3, 2.03
6-14-10 from: - http://prospectinsider.com/360mock.php - 2011 Mock Draft - 4 Houston Taylor Jungmann, RHP -- Texas
6-15-10 from: - http://www.deepleagues.com/?p=1830 – 2011 Mock Draft - 9. Chicago Cubs Taylor Jungmann P, University of Texas
6-29 from: - Andy Seiler Mock Draft - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/6/28/1541924/andys-first-2011-top-50#storyjump – 6. Taylor Jungmann, RHP, Texas
7-1 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com – 2011 Mock Draft – 5. Taylor Jungmann- RHP, Texas
7-1 from: - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/6/30/1544396/pats-first-2011-top- 50#storyjump – Pat Hickey Mock Draft – 4. Taylor Jungmann, RHP, Texas
7-3 from: - http://milbprospects.blogspot.com/2010/07/early-version-of-top-50-prospects-for.html - Top 50 - 4 Taylor Jungmann , RHP , Texas
3. Sonny Gray
1-9-10 from http://www.jjscouting.com/ : - Sonny Gray: Sonny Gray is a competitor out of the University of Vanderbilt. By scouts standards Gray would be "undersized", standing at 5'11, but that doesn't matter, as he goes out there an competes. The right-handed pitcher was originally drafted by the Cubs in the 27th round and slipped so far due to such a strong commitment to Vanderbilt. If not, Gray wouldn't have lasted past the second round in 2008, most likely not even past the first round. Like Cole, Sonny had a strong freshman campaign, with which he followed it up with a superb summer circuit. At Vanderbilt, he went 5-1 with a 4.30 ERA, recording 5 saves and striking out 72 and walking only 20 in 58 2/3 innings. Not impressing you? Gray then went on to do equally great things with Team USA, going 3-1 in 24 innnings pitched, with a miniscual .75 ERA, averaging 1 strike out an inning and only walking 8. Another elite pitcher,that will have his name called early come 2011.
2-11 from http://www.pgcrosschecker.com/ - While Cole possesses the best pure arm in the nation in any class, Vanderbilt sophomore teammates Sonny Gray and Jack Armstrong, also teammates on the 2007 Aflac All-American team, offer a more intimidating one-two punch. Gray’s arm may rival Cole’s, even though Gray continues to be scrutinized for his less than ideal 5-foot-11 frame. He, too, lights up radar guns and offers an equally neutralizing breaking pitch. He joined Cole on the Team USA squad last summer, where both may return this coming summer to help cement their status as premium, first-round picks for the following year’s draft.
5-29-10 from: - http://www.sportingnews.com/blog/MLB_Draft - Sonny Gray is like most top pitching prospects who have played for Vanderbilt in recent years, but also very different. A sophomore righty who is eligible for the 2011 draft, Gray has the same sort of drive and work ethic as the four Commodore hurlers -- Jeremy Sowers, David Price, Casey Weathers and Mike Minor -- drafted in the first round since 2004. But the main difference is in his arm -- his fastball can hit 95 mph. “We’ve had some good armed right-handers, but maybe not quite at that level,” Vanderbilt pitching coach Derek Johnson said. At first glance, Gray does not look like a power pitcher. He stands 5-11, weighs 195 pounds and has a youthful visage. But on the mound, he works his fastball from 92-95 mph to both sides of the plate, and keeps hitters off balance with a curveball and a changeup
6-11-10 from: - http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/wait-til-next-year-draft-11-preview-pitchers - RHSP - The rest of the top tier: I have to start with Vanderbilt ace Sonny Gray (3.28 FIP), who is just a tick behind Cole, Purke and Jungmann, mostly due to the bias about his slight build. But Gray is just as consistently 93-96, and his power curveball is more developed than either of the right-handers ranked ahead of him. Due to the 5-11 build and lack of a third pitch, though, some have Gray earmarked for the bullpen …
6-13 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702 - RHP, Sonny Gray, Vanderbilt, 5'9 180, quick quick arm, will run it up there, from 90-94, occasionally 95-96, he has to keep the ball in on RHH and down and away. Breaking ball explodes when he's in rhythym, other times very readable. Competes and wants it!!
6-14-10 from: - http://prospectinsider.com/360mock.php - 2011 Mock Draft - 2 Pittsburgh Sonny Gray, RHP -- Vanderbilt
6-15-10 from: - http://www.deepleagues.com/?p=1830 – 2011 Mock Draft - 8. Milwaukee Brewers Sonny Gray P, Vanderbilt University
6-29 from: - Andy Seiler Mock Draft - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/6/28/1541924/andys-first-2011-top-50#storyjump – 9. Sonny Gray, RHP, Vanderbilt
7-1 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com/ – 2011 Mock Draft – 10. Sonny Gray- RHP, Vanderbilt
7-1 from: - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/6/30/1544396/pats-first-2011-top-50#storyjump – Pat Hickey Mock Draft – 10. Sonny Gray, RHP, Vanderbilt
7-3 from: - http://milbprospects.blogspot.com/2010/07/early-version-of-top-50-prospects-for.html - Top 50 - 5 Sonny Gray , RHP , Vanderbilt
7-4 from: - http://pnrscouting.com/articles_teamusacollegiate_trialroster_07042010.html - Gray is a mere 5-11/195, but the power arsenal each boasts is equally impressive... Gray sits 93-96 mph with his fastball, pairing it with a second plus offering in his low-80s slider, which can climb as high as 85 mph. His off-speed is an 80-82 change with some depth. Gray racked-up 113 SO in 108.7 IP and a 9.65 SO/9, good for 21st and 68th overall, respectively, through conference tournament play. The primary knock on the Commodore power arm is his smallish frame, which leads some to believe he will ultimately land in the pen. His quality arsenal could play out of the rotation or pen with Team USA, and he logged innings in both capacities last summer.
July 7, 2010 - http://web.usabaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100707&content_id=12054480&vkey=news_usab&gid= - Sonny Gray (Vanderbilt) toed the rubber for the Blue to start the contest working 3 2/3 innings where he allowed two runs (both earned) on three this with four punch outs and two strikeouts.
4. Dylan Bundy - RHP IF Owasso Sperry OK
6-15-10 from: - http://www.deepleagues.com/?p=1830 – 2011 Mock Draft - 10. Chicago White Sox Dylan Bundy P/IF, Tulsa, Oklahoma
6-14-10 from: - http://prospectinsider.com/360mock.php - 2011 Mock Draft – 12 Florida Dylan Bundy, LHP -- Owasso HS
6-29 from: - Andy Seiler Mock Draft - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/6/28/1541924/andys-first-2011-top-50#storyjump – 8. Dylan Bundy, RHP, Owasso HS (OK)
7-1 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com/ – 2011 Mock Draft – 6. Dylan Bundy- RHP, Owasso HS
7-1 from: - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/6/30/1544396/pats-first-2011-top-50#storyjump – Pat Hickey Mock Draft – 8. Dylan Bundy, RHP, Owasso HS (Okla.)
7-3 from: - http://milbprospects.blogspot.com/2010/07/early-version-of-top-50-prospects-for.html - Top 50 - 11 Dylan Bundy , RHP , Owasso (Okla.) HS
5. Archie Bradley - RHP Muskogee Muskogee OK
6-13 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702 - RHP, Archie Bradley, Muskogee HS, Okla 6'3 205, low 90's with plus breaking ball, excellent athlete.
6-14-10 from: - http://prospectinsider.com/360mock.php - 2011 Mock Draft – 20 Texas Archie Bradley, RHP -- Muskogee HS
6-15-10 from: - http://www.deepleagues.com/?p=1830 – 2011 Mock Draft - 13. Oakland Athletics Archie Bradley P, Muskogee, Oklahoma
6-29 from: - Andy Seiler Mock Draft - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/6/28/1541924/andys-first-2011-top-50#storyjump – 5. Archie Bradley, RHP, Muskogee HS (OK)
7-1 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com/ – 2011 Mock Draft – 7. Archie Bradley- RHP, Muskogee HS
7-1 from: - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/6/30/1544396/pats-first-2011-top-50#storyjump – Pat Hickey Mock Draft – 14. Archie Bradley, RHP, Muskogee HS (Okla.)
7-3 from: - http://milbprospects.blogspot.com/2010/07/early-version-of-top-50-prospects-for.html - Top 50 - 12 Archie Bradley , RHP , Muskogee (Okla.) HS
6. Trevor Bauer – UCLA – 2009: 9-3, 2.99, 92-K, 105.1-IP
12-20-09: named to 3rd team 2010 NCBWA AA team
1-9-10 from http://www.jjscouting.com/ : - Trevor Bauer: The youngest player on the collegiate side of things, Bauer is entering his sophomore year as a 19 year old pitcher. Graduating high school early to play for UCLA, like Levi Michael did with UNC, Bauer showed no nerves of pitching against the older competition. Compiling a 9-3 mark with a 2.99 ERA, Bauer did a lot of work pitching in 105 1/3 innings, recording 92 k's and only 27 walks, while also picking up 2 saves. His performance his freshman year resulted in the National Freshman Pitcher of the Year Award by the Collegegiate Baseball Newspaper. Like Gray and Cole, the 6'1 175 RHP took his game to Team USA this past summer, where his numbers were good in his 17 innings of work.
2-11 from http://www.pgcrosschecker.com/ - Fellow ’11 draft-eligible righty Trevor Bauer will follow Cole in the weekend rotation this spring at UCLA, and while he doesn’t throw as hard, he sits in the low-90s and offers better command and overall repertoire. Those two, along with junior lefty Rob Rasmussen, form one of the better weekend rotations in the nation.
3/8 from: http://baseballdraftreport.com/ - SO RHP Gerrit Cole (UCLA) and SO RHP Trevor Bauer (UCLA) were both awesome this weekend against Nebraska. How awesome? So glad you asked. Cole put up the following line: 7 IP 2 H 1 ER 0 BB 9 K; Bauer’s numbers looked more like this: 6.2 IP 6 H 1 ER 2 BB 10 K. Just like last week, however, I’m as excited about a little thing that occurred in Cole’s start than I am about the entirety of his performance. Well, that may actually be a stretch, but I was impressed by his fourth inning showing all the same:
3-14-10 from http://thecollegebaseballblog.com/2010/03/14/quick-thoughts-from-saturday/#more-24380 - Trevor Bauer of UCLA picked up where Gerrit Cole left off on Friday night by striking out 15 batters on Saturday against Mississippi State in eight innings. Bauer’s record improves to 3-0 with a 2.38 ERA in 22.2 innings pitched.
3-21 from: - http://www.uclabruins.com/sports/m-basebl/recaps/032010aac.html - The No. 12 UCLA baseball team improved its record to 15-0 by defeating Oral Roberts, 12-2, in the second contest of a three-game series Saturday afternoon at Steele Field at Jackie Robinson Stadium. Right-hander Trevor Bauer (2011) improved to 4-0, limiting the visiting Golden Eagles to one run and five hits in eight innings. Bauer struck out nine and walked just one in helping UCLA extend its win streak to 15 games, the program's longest win streak on record. The Bruins are off to its best start in any season in the modern era (dating to 1955).
4-7-10 from: http://www.pgcrosschecker.com/articles/DisplayArticle.aspx?article=2253 - RHP Trevor Bauer (UCLA): Cole and potential 2010 first-rounders Dan Klein and Rob Rasmussen seem to get most of the attention at UCLA, but the 6-1, 175-pound Bauer could well be the team’s best pitcher in terms of his combination of stuff and pitchability. The amazing thing is that Bauer skipped his senior year in high school and should just be a freshman now. He’s 5-1, 2.28 this spring with 59 strikeouts and only 12 walks in 45 innings.
6-11-10 from: - http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/wait-til-next-year-draft-11-preview-pitchers - I’ll just go ahead and quote Baseball America’s West Coast scout Dave Perkin, who filed the most recent scouting report on UCLA second fiddle Trevor Bauer: “He fires an explosive 92-94 fastball, adds an excellent 81-82 change, and sprinkles in a 76 curve now and then. Bauer’s best pitch is his 84 slider, already a plus big league pitch and a portion of his arsenal that is blatantly unfair to college hitters.” I can speak to the strength of his change-up after a televised start earlier this spring.
6-13 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702 - RHP, Trevor Bauer, UCLA, listed at 6'1 180, more like 5'11 1/2, live arm, low 90's, competes, very good control, breaking ball is solid.
6-15-10 from: - http://www.deepleagues.com/?p=1830 – 2011 Mock Draft - 26. Boston Red Sox Trevor Bauer P, UCLA
6-29 from: - Andy Seiler Mock Draft - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/6/28/1541924/andys-first-2011-top-50#storyjump – 16. Trevor Bauer, RHP, UCLA
7-1 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com/ – 2011 Mock Draft – 16. Trevor Bauer- RHP, UCLA
7-1 from: - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/6/30/1544396/pats-first-2011-top-50#storyjump – Pat Hickey Mock Draft – 9. Trevor Bauer, RHP, UCLA
7-3 from: - http://milbprospects.blogspot.com/2010/07/early-version-of-top-50-prospects-for.html - Top 50 - 10 Trevor Bauer , RHP , UCLA
7. Dillon Howard - RHP Searcy Searcy AR
6-13 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702 - RHP, Dillon Howard, Searcy HS, Ark 6'3 190, up to 95 this spring, mostly low 90's and makings of slurve, will have to become cb in time.
6-29 from: - Andy Seiler Mock Draft - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/6/28/1541924/andys-first-2011-top-50#storyjump – 14. Dillon Howard, RHP, Searcy HS (AR)
7-1 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com/ – 2011 Mock Draft – 12. Dillon Howard- RHP, Searcy HS
7-1 from: - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/6/30/1544396/pats-first-2011-top-50#storyjump – Pat Hickey Mock Draft – 21. Dillon Howard, RHP, Searcy HS (Ark.)
8. Dillon Maples - RHP MIF/3 Pinecrest West End NC
6-13 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702 - RHP, Dillon Maples, Pinecrest HS, Southern Pines NC, 6'1 175, R/R, competes and has good arm strength, varying release points and will rush delivery, mostly 88-92, seen up to 94.
6-23-10 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702 - Day 1 at TOS: - RHP Dillon Maples had a very rough outing, crossing his body, nailing the first batter of the game and only showing arm strength and bite on the cb. Velocity was 89-93 and more balls than strikes. He lasts 1 inning for Dixie.
6-25 from: - http://www.baseballrumormill.com/ - The Tournament of Stars - a showcase event for USA Baseball held every June in North Carolina - is designed to be a forum to compile an 18-and-under team to represent the United States in the IBAF 18U World Championships this July. Keith Law from espn.com recently filed two reports from the event. Here are some highlights from Keith's reports.- •Pitchers Joe Ross and Dillon Maples both did not pitch phenomenally and threw 91-90, but Law likes their projectability.
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. - Dillon Maples RHP R/R 6-1 175 Pinecrest HS, Southern Pines, N.C. 2011
6-29 from: - Andy Seiler Mock Draft - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/6/28/1541924/andys-first-2011-top-50#storyjump – 15. Dillon Maples, RHP, Pinecrest HS (NC)
7-1 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com/ – 2011 Mock Draft – 24. Dillon Maples- RHP, Pinecrest HS
7-1 from: - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/6/30/1544396/pats-first-2011-top-50#storyjump – Pat Hickey Mock Draft – 18. Dillon Maples, RHP, Pinecrest HS (N.C.)
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 – Dillon Maples RHP Pinecrest HS (N.C.) - Fast arm, produces easy velocity from right side. Command a bit spotty, still learning. Sits 92-93, up to 95. Heavy ball, breaks bats. Flashes potential plus slider at 80-81.
7-3 from: - http://milbprospects.blogspot.com/2010/07/early-version-of-top-50-prospects-for.html - Top 50 - 15 Dillon Maples , RHP , Pinecrest HS, Southern Pines, N.C.
7-7 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 Dillon Maples was electric in two innings of relief, striking out five of the eight batters he faced..
7-11 from: - http://web.usabaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100710&content_id=12157090&vkey=recap_usab – The USA Baseball 18U National Team beat the Greater Alliance N.Y. All-Stars 11-1 in game two of a twinbill Saturday night at University Field. Right-hander Dillon Maples allowed one run in the final frame.
9. Logan Verrett – Baylor… 2009: 20 games, 5 starts, 7-1, 5.13 in 54.1-IP. .329 OBA…. 54-K, 1.18/IP…
11-17-9 from http://www.collegebaseballblog.com/ : - named the 64th top college player for the 2010 season.
4-12-10 from: - http://thecollegebaseballblog.com/2010/04/12/phillips-66-big-12-baseball-weekly-awards -3 - Logan Verrett (Baylor) has been selected the Pitcher of the Week for games of April 5-11. PITCHER OF THE WEEK - Logan Verrett, Baylor, RHP, So., 6-2, 180, Corpus Christi, Texas/Calallen - Verrett turned in one of the best performances in Baylor Ballpark history with a complete-game four-hitter against Texas A&M on Saturday. He posted 13 strikeouts, a venue record. Each of the last 12 strikeouts were swinging, and he issued just two walks. Verrett surrendered just two hits through the first seven innings, and did not allow a runner to advance past second base until consecutive doubles in the eighth ended his shutout bid. He finished the game as strong as he started, striking out the first two and the last two batters of the game. Verrett’s 13 strikeouts were the most by a Bear hurler in a regular season game since Jason Jennings struck out 14 against Kansas in 1999. The Corpus Christi, Texas-righty retired at least one batter in every inning but the eighth, yet never struck out the side. Verrett pitched a full two innings longer than his previous career best of 7.0 innings, helping to save the BU bullpen for Sunday’s series finale.
6-14-10 from: - http://prospectinsider.com/360mock.php - 2011 Mock Draft – 6 Milwaukee Logan Verret, LHP -- Baylor
6-15-10 from: - http://www.deepleagues.com/?p=1830 – 2011 Mock Draft - 20. San Francisco Giants Logan Verrett P, Baylor
6-29 from: - Andy Seiler Mock Draft - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/6/28/1541924/andys-first-2011-top-50#storyjump – 30. Logan Verrett, RHP, Baylor
7-1 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com/ – 2011 Mock Draft – 23. Logan Verrett- RHP, Baylor
7-1 from: - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/6/30/1544396/pats-first-2011-top-50#storyjump – Pat Hickey Mock Draft – 28. Logan Verrett, RHP, Baylor
7-3 from: - http://milbprospects.blogspot.com/2010/07/early-version-of-top-50-prospects-for.html - Top 50 - 33 Logan Verrett , RHP , Baylor
7-3 from: - http://www.rightfieldfog.com/ - •Chatham’s Logan Verrett (Baylor) was on a pitch count last night, but if he hadn’t been, we might have had the second no-hitter in three days. As it was, Verrett pitched seven innings of no-hit ball before giving way to the bullpen. He struck out four and got the win as Chatham topped Hyannis 5-1.
10. Michael Kelly - RHP West Boca Boynton Beach FL
6-29 from: - Andy Seiler Mock Draft - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/6/28/1541924/andys-first-2011-top-50#storyjump – 36. Michael Kelly, RHP, West Boca HS (FL))
7-1 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com/ – 2011 Mock Draft – 11. Michael Kelly- RHP, West Boca HS
7-1 from: - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/6/30/1544396/pats-first-2011-top-50#storyjump – Pat Hickey Mock Draft – 12. Michael Kelly, RHP, West Boca 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 – Michael Kelly RHP West Boca HS (Fla.) - Polished power arm. Fastball up to 94, attacks the zone w/ good late life. Ideal pitcher's frame. Mixes secondary pitches well.
7-3 from: - http://milbprospects.blogspot.com/2010/07/early-version-of-top-50-prospects-for.html - Top 50 - 30 Michael Kelly , RHP , West Boca HS
11. Alex Meyer - Kentucky
2-11 from http://www.pgcrosschecker.com/ - Alex Meyer – RHP – Kentucky - Now listed at 6-foot-9 and 220 pounds, Meyer has the size and stuff that could draw comparisons to Jeff Niemann. Meyer has always thrown hard, and has the body size and looseness in his arm to maintain his velocity deep into ballgames. He was challenged as a freshman by being immediately inserted into the Wildcats’ weekend starting staff, and that experience should allow him to take a significant step forward this year.
4-7-10 from: http://www.pgcrosschecker.com/articles/DisplayArticle.aspx?article=2253 - Not every college player in the 2011 draft class has performed to expectations this spring. Here are five that may need to pick up their pace to preserve their high standing: - RHP Alex Meyer (Kentucky): As PG scout/writer Pat Ebert wrote about earlier this week (http://www.pgcrosschecker.com/articles/DisplayArticle.aspx?article=2243) Meyer still has top-half-of-the-first-round stuff. He’s a late bloomer who is still growing into his 6-9, 220-pound body, but scouts will be looking increasingly for improved performance (4-2, 7.64, 65 base runners in 35 IP) before June 2011.
4-14-10 from: - http://thecollegebaseballblog.com/2010/04/14/alex-meyer-out-for-3-4-weeks/#more-25386 - Kentucky standout sophomore right-handed pitcher Alex Meyer has been diagnosed with mononucleosis and will be out for an estimated three to four weeks, it was announced by UK head coach Gary Henderson Wednesday morning. A 6-foot-9, 220-pounder, Meyer leads the team with 52 strikeouts in 40.2 innings pitched, functioning as UK’s Sunday starter throughout the season. A native of Greensburg, Ind., Meyer (4-2, 7.30 ERA) has made eight starts and appeared in nine games for UK in 2010. Over his two-year career, Meyer has struck out 132 in 100.1 innings, allowing 99 hits.
6-11-10 from: - http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/wait-til-next-year-draft-11-preview-pitchers - No one will beat Kentucky’s Alex “Bubba” Meyer (4.28 FIP) in the size department, weighing in at 6-foot-9 and at least 220 pounds. But Meyer was a mess this season (7.06 ERA, 6.35 BB/9), an Anthony Ranaudo-like season. However, given his size and a fastball that touches 97 (better raw stuff than Ranaudo), it won’t take much to get him in the first round next year …
6-14-10 from: - http://prospectinsider.com/360mock.php - 2011 Mock Draft – 19 New York-N Alex Meyer, RHP -- Kentucky
6-15-10 from: - http://www.deepleagues.com/?p=1830 – 2011 Mock Draft - 12. Florida Marlins Alex Meyer P, Univ. of Kentucky
6-29 from: - Andy Seiler Mock Draft - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/6/28/1541924/andys-first-2011-top-50#storyjump – 38. Alex Meyer, RHP, Kentucky
7-1 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com/ – 2011 Mock Draft – 47. Alex Meyer- RHP, Kentucky
7-1 from: - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/6/30/1544396/pats-first-2011-top-50#storyjump – Pat Hickey Mock Draft – 48. Alex Meyer, RHP, Kentucky
7-3 from: - http://milbprospects.blogspot.com/2010/07/early-version-of-top-50-prospects-for.html - Top 50 - 16 Alex Meyer , RHP , Kentucky
12. Jack Armstrong, Jr.
1-9-10 from http://www.jjscouting.com/ : - Jack Armstrong Jr.: Gray's teammate at Vanderbilt, Armstrong didn't pitch much this past spring, only 7 2/3 innings, but did record 8 strikeouts. Then this past summer, as a member of the Wareham Gatemen of the CCBL, Jack went 4-1 wit ha 2.57 ERA, averaging almost a strikeout an inning and only walking 18 in 35 innings pitched. While filling out his 6'6 frame since high school, now up to 226lbs, Armstrong has seen his velocity jump, now sitting consistantly in the low 90's and found himself pitching in Fenway, as a member of the Cape Cod All Star team. Look for Armstrong to get more innings this year and for him to prove himself as a top of the line prospect.
2-11 from http://www.pgcrosschecker.com/ - While Cole possesses the best pure arm in the nation in any class, Vanderbilt sophomore teammates Sonny Gray and Jack Armstrong, also teammates on the 2007 Aflac All-American team, offer a more intimidating one-two punch. Stature isn’t a problem for the 6-foot-6, 225-pound Armstrong, whose stuff began to catch up with his size last summer on the Cape. Armstrong impresses me the most in that his command is what caught my attention the most the first time I was able to see him pitch, and at that point in time he topped out in the upper-80s. Now throwing in the mid-to-upper 90s, he looks to carry his success from the Cape to his sophomore campaign, and if that success continues he could push his name into the discussion for the first overall pick in 2011.
6-11-10 from: - http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/wait-til-next-year-draft-11-preview-pitchers - Baseball America ranked Jack Armstrong (4.88 FIP) as the best from his draft class in the Cape Cod League last year, but he failed to build on the momentum this spring. He’s got great size and a really good fastball, but the rest of his game needs harnessing …
6-13 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702 - RHP, Jack Armstrong Jr, Vanderbilt, 6'7 220, bulked up a bit after frosh year, was 91 last outing I saw, breaking ball command and location were all off, but when he's on, he's awesome.
6-14-10 from: - http://prospectinsider.com/360mock.php - 2011 Mock Draft – 15 Philadelphia Jack Armstrong, RHP -- Vanderbilt
6-15-10 from: - http://www.deepleagues.com/?p=1830 – 2011 Mock Draft - 15. Detroit Tigers Jack Armstrong P, Vanderbilt University
7-1 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com/ – 2011 Mock Draft – 46. Jack Armstrong- RHP, Vanderbilt
7-1 from: - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/6/30/1544396/pats-first-2011-top-50#storyjump – Pat Hickey Mock Draft – 43. Jack Armstrong, RHP, Vanderbilt
7-3 from: - http://milbprospects.blogspot.com/2010/07/early-version-of-top-50-prospects-for.html - Top 50 - 18 Jack Armstrong , RHP , Vanderbilt
13. Noe Ramirez – Cal State Fullerton – 2009: 9-2, 3.33, 100-K, 110.2-IP
12-20-09: named to 3rd team 2010 NCBWA AA team
5-24 from: - http://www.bigwest.org//story.asp?story_id=13858 - Cal State Fullerton’s RHP Noe Ramirez (East Los Angeles, Calif./Alhambra HS) claimed Big West Baseball Pitcher of the Week honors after combining for a four-hit shutout against non-conference opponent Santa Clara. Ramirez tossed eight innings in the 8-0 victory against the Broncos. He allowed just one hit in the last six innings, a two-out double in the seventh. Ramirez threw just 93 pitches, 72 for strikes, and fanned 11 batters. He faced just three men over the minimum before yielding to the bullpen in the ninth inning. Ramirez won his third straight decision and lowered his ERA to 2.84. He has not lost in his last nine starts, winning eight of them
6-13 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702 - RHP, Noe Ramirez, Cal State-Fullerton, 6'3 185, smooth delivery 88-94, mostly 90-91 with sink, gets out by getting ahead, won't beat himself.
7-1 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com – 2011 Mock Draft – 26. Noe Ramirez- RHP, Cal State Fullerton
7-1 from: - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/6/30/1544396/pats-first-2011-top-50#storyjump – Pat Hickey Mock Draft – 15. Noe Ramirez, RHP, Cal State Fullerton
7-3 from: - http://milbprospects.blogspot.com/2010/07/early-version-of-top-50-prospects-for.html - Top 50 - 34 Noe Ramirez , RHP , Cal State Fullerton
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. - Noe Ramirez (0-1) suffered the loss allowing three runs on three hits three innings of work with four strikeouts.
14. Christian Montgomery - RHP 3B/1B Lawrence Central Indianapolis IN
6-13 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702 - RHP, Christian Montgomery, Lawrence Central HS, Indianapolis IN, 6'1 1/2 230, live arm, low 90's, mostly 90, has an idea out there, power type cb with poor command currently, but good idea and improvement.
6-25 from: - http://www.baseballrumormill.com/ - The Tournament of Stars - a showcase event for USA Baseball held every June in North Carolina - is designed to be a forum to compile an 18-and-under team to represent the United States in the IBAF 18U World Championships this July. Keith Law from espn.com recently filed two reports from the event. Here are some highlights from Keith's reports. - •If Indianapolis RHP Christian Montgomery can slim down (6'1". 240) his stuff could make him first round material.
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. - Christian Montgomery RHP R/R 6-1 240 Lawrence Central HS, Indianapolis 2011
6-29 from: - Andy Seiler Mock Draft - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/6/28/1541924/andys-first-2011-top-50#storyjump – 27. Christian Montgomery, RHP, Lawrence Central HS (IN)
7-1 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com/ – 2011 Mock Draft – 33. Christian Montgomery- RHP, Lawrence HS
7-1 from: - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/6/30/1544396/pats-first-2011-top-50#storyjump – Pat Hickey Mock Draft – 38. Christian Montgomery, RHP, Lawrence Central HS (Ind.)
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 – Christian Montgomery RHP Lawrence Central HS (Ind.) - Soft midsection, thick body is a question mark but stuff is outstanding. Comfortably at 91-93, commands potential plus breaking ball at 77-81. Plus pitchability for age.
7-3 from: - http://milbprospects.blogspot.com/2010/07/early-version-of-top-50-prospects-for.html - Top 50 - 28 Christian Montgomery , RHP , Lawrence Central HS, Indianapolis
7-11 from: - http://web.usabaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100710&content_id=12157090&vkey=recap_usab – The USA Baseball 18U National Team beat the Greater Alliance N.Y. All-Stars 11-1 in game two of a twinbill Saturday night at University Field. Christian Montgomery earned the win improving Team USA to 5-0 in exhibition play. Montgomey (1-0) allowed one run, unearned, in two innings pitched with four punchouts.
15. Deshorn Lake:
6-13 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702 - RHP, Deshorn Lake, Menchville HS, Newport News VA 6'2 200, live arm, some idea on the bump, will run it up there at 94 with some idea, but still learning, long ways to go but all upside.
6-15-10 from: - http://www.deepleagues.com/?p=1830 – 2011 Mock Draft - 23. St. Louis Cardinals Deshorn Lake P, Mechville, Virginia
6-23-10 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702 - Day 1 at TOS: - RHP Deshorn Lake left after 1/3 of an inning with shoulder soreness, something I worry about when players go to these showcases after playing a full spring season. Part of the risk players and their families take to play as an honor in an event like this or showcasing themselves to hundreds of college coaches and professional baseball people at any event. He did show some 91's before leaving in the 2nd inning.
6-29 from: - Andy Seiler Mock Draft - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/6/28/1541924/andys-first-2011-top-50#storyjump – 23. Deshorn Lake, RHP, Menchville HS (VA)
7-1 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com/ – 2011 Mock Draft – 42. Deshorn Lake- RHP, Menchville HS
7-1 from: - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/6/30/1544396/pats-first-2011-top-50#storyjump – Pat Hickey Mock Draft – 49. Deshorn Lake, RHP, Menchville HS (Va.)
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 – Deshorn Lake RHP Menchville HS (Va.) - Easy delivery, ball jumps out of his hand. Sits 91-93, but velocity plays up. Velocity suffers in the stretch. Sharp slider at 78-80 and changeup at 80-81.
7-3 from: - http://milbprospects.blogspot.com/2010/07/early-version-of-top-50-prospects-for.html - Top 50 - 27 Deshorn Lake , RHP , Menchville HS, Newport News, Va.
16. Tyler Beede - RHP Lawrence Academy Auburn MA
6-25 from: - http://www.baseballrumormill.com - The Tournament of Stars - a showcase event for USA Baseball held every June in North Carolina - is designed to be a forum to compile an 18-and-under team to represent the United States in the IBAF 18U World Championships this July. Keith Law from espn.com recently filed two reports from the event. Here are some highlights from Keith's reports. - •RHP Tyler Beede and LHP Phillip Pfeifer are both first round material, but could be hard to pull away from their Vanderbilt commitment. The pitchers are a contrast in style with Pfeiffer being raw, but with potential and Beede being the more polished of the pair.
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 - Tyler Beede, RHP from Auburn, Mass, 6'3 195, loose arm with some pop, up to 92 with sink when down and run up in zone vs RHH. Most fb were 89-90 for limited outing last night.
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. - Tyler Beede RHP R/R 6-4 200 Lawrence Academy, Groton, Mass. 2011
7-1 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com – 2011 Mock Draft – 20. Tyler Beede- RHP, Lawrence Academy
7-1 from: - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/6/30/1544396/pats-first-2011-top-50#storyjump – Pat Hickey Mock Draft – 24. Tyler Beede, RHP, Lawrence Academy (Ma.)
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 – Tyler Beede RHP Lawrence Academy HS (Mass.) - Tall, wiry and projectable. Sits 90-91, more there. Knows how to pitch, and locates good 74-77 mph curveball and 83-84 mph changeup. Advanced feel w/ upside.
7-3 from: - http://milbprospects.blogspot.com/2010/07/early-version-of-top-50-prospects-for.html - Top 50 - 47 Tyler Beede , RHP , Lawrence Academy Auburn MA
17. John Stilson –
3-18 from: - www.rivals.com: - John Stilson is a name to remember the rest of the season. The Texas A&M right-hander pitcher is off to a start most pitchers can dream about. In eight appearances for the Aggies, Stilson has struck out 34, walked six and has a 0.81 ERA in 22 1/3 innings of work. The righty also has limited opposing teams to a .087 batting average. But not until last weekend’s series against Washington State did Stilson allow a run… In a recent outing against Washington State, Stilson kept his fastball between 95-98 and also approached hitters with an 81-82 MPH slider and a curveball and change in the mid-to-upper 70s.
3-21 from: - http://www.pgcrosschecker.com/articles/DisplayArticle.aspx?article=2218 - While I knew junior RHP Barrett Loux was starting for the Aggies, my hope was that I would get to see hard throwing sophomore RHP John Stilson out of the bullpen. As sometimes happens, things worked out perfectly. Loux pitched the first 5 2/3 innings, striking out 10 Tech hitters (his third straight double figure strikeout game, giving him 48 K’s in only 27 innings) before leaving after throwing 104 pitches. He raised his record to 3-1 on the season with an outstanding 1.29 ERA.
Stilson then came in from the bullpen and threw the final 3 1/3 innings, striking out five more Tech hitters. The 6-3, 190 lb transfer from Texarkana JC is establishing himself as perhaps the most dominant pitcher in college baseball this spring. Stilson is now 4-0, 1.04 with 3 saves. In 25 innings he’s allowed only 8 hits and 7 walks while striking out 39 hitters.
John Stilson: This is the first year that Stilson has concentrated primarily on pitching, although he has still started three games at shortstop for the Aggies. He was a three-sport star in high school in Texarkana, TX, and was the starting shortstop for Texarkana JC last year while also going 12-1, 2.44 on the mound. He was drafted by the Twins in the 19th round of the 2009 draft. Stilson’s delivery, to put it mildly, makes you want to say “Wow…that interesting”. It’s high energy with a pretty severe head jerk and lots of recoil after release. I think the only way that Stilson can get away with it and repeat it well enough to throw strikes is that he is such a good athlete. Of course, all hitters are seeing are arms and legs flying around and it has to be very deceptive. Stilson’s stuff, also to put it mildly, makes you want to say “Wow….that’s awesome”. He sat between 94 and 98 mph and it wasn’t your normal straight high velocity fastball. It had some arm side running action and when Stilson threw to his glove side the ball just ran away from right handed hitters. Stilson’s 83 mph slider was twisty and inconsistent, although it flashed some bite and to his credit he tried a couple of change ups, which wasn’t a pitch he looked too comfortable throwing by looking at his body language after he threw the ball. Stilson will definitely need work developing a true slider, something that he could probably throw in the upper 80’s, but his deception and sheer velocity are enough to overmatch most hitters. The 2011 class is pretty loaded with top half of the first round talent but Stilson’s name certainly belongs in that company.
4-7-10 from: http://www.pgcrosschecker.com/articles/DisplayArticle.aspx?article=2253 - RHP John Stilson (Texas A&M): Stilson created some late-spring draft buzz last year while at Texarkana (Texas) JC, but playing shortstop when not pitching kept his raw stuff from reaching the premium area. That’s changed this spring and Stilson has overwhelmed hitters (6-0, 0.96, 4 SV, 58 K’s in 37 IP) with his mid- to upper-90s heat and deceptive delivery.
6-11-10 from: - http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/wait-til-next-year-draft-11-preview-pitchers - Relief Pitcher - Best Player: John Stilson, Texas A&M, 2.53 FIP, 12.99 K/9, 2.62 BB/9. The 2.53 FIP doesn’t really do it justice, as Stilson had a 0.80 ERA in 79 innings with the Aggies, striking out 114 batters. A junior college transfer, Stilson went from pitching in the low-90s in junior college, to regularly throwing 97-99 mph in the Aggies bullpen. He has a knockout slider, and relentlessly attacks hitters. We didn’t see a reliever taken in the first round this year, but in 2011, we might see one taken in the top ten picks.
6-13 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702 - RHP, John Stilson, Texas A&M, 6'3 195, power arm and nasty slider, competes and throws strikes.
6-14-10: Named to 2nd Team NCBWA 2010 All-America Team - RP John Stilson – 9-1, 0.80
7-1 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com – 2011 Mock Draft – 30. John Stilson- RHP, Texas AM
7-1 from: - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/6/30/1544396/pats-first-2011-top-50#storyjump – Pat Hickey Mock Draft – 16. John Stilson, RHP, Texas A&M
7-3 from: - http://milbprospects.blogspot.com/2010/07/early-version-of-top-50-prospects-for.html - Top 50 - 48 John Stilson , rhp , Texas A&M
18. Matt Barnes -
4-7-10 from: http://www.pgcrosschecker.com/articles/DisplayArticle.aspx?article=2253 - RHP Matt Barnes (Connecticut): The 6-4, 205-pound Barnes could well find himself lumped with righthanders like Cole and Jungmann over the next year. He has excellent command of mid-90s type stuff and has been overmatching hitters all spring (5-0, 2.10, 34 IP/6 BB/35 K).
5-10 -10 from: - http://thecollegebaseballblog.com/2010/05/10/big-east-players-of-the-week-13/#more-26203 - Connecticut righthanded pitcher Matt Barnes and West Virginia third baseman Grant Buckner are the winners of the BIG EAST’s weekly baseball honors for the week-ending May 9.Barnes threw the first complete-game shutout of his career in a 14-0 win against Cincinnati on May 8, improving to 7-0 on the season. He allowed two hits and struck out eight batters, while walking one against 29 batters faced. Against BIG EAST opponents this season, the righthander owns a 2.17 ERA, ranking second in the conference. Overall, Barnes holds an ERA of 2.49 with a team-high 64 strikeouts. This is his first BIG EAST Pitcher of the Week honor.
6-13 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702 - RHP, Matt Barnes, U Conn, 6'4 190, up to 95 but he's all over the place, release points vary, once he calms down, look out.
6-15-10 from: - http://www.deepleagues.com/?p=1830 – 2011 Mock Draft - 28. Tampa Bay Rays Matt Barnes P, Connecticut
6-28 from: - http://mlb.fanhouse.com/2010/06/27/anthony-ranaudo-matt-barnes-dazzle-but-should-sox-pay-ranaudo - Results don't always match the stuff and vice versa, but in this particular case there was no discrepancy. Barnes was filthy from the very first pitch of the game. He worked at 93-96 mph with his fastball, reaching 97 twice on my gun. For most of the game, he was steadily at 94-95 mph. And, while his secondary stuff was certainly there, it was his fastball that really set the tone. It showed big, late life and bored up and in on right-handed hitters all night long. Share When he was getting ahead in the count, his fastball was close to unhittable up and out of the zone. On top of that exploding fastball, the bad news for hitters was that he had his secondary pitches working as well. While his secondary pitches do not grade as highly as his fastball, he was able to consistently spot his breaking ball both for strikes and down out of the zone when he needed to. He threw some of his breaking balls at 74-77 mph with more of a curveball break, but more effective for him, was a harder, sharper two-plane breaking ball with a slider break at 78-81 mph. Barnes showed the ability to throw both breaking balls to the front door and back door to righty hitters, and coming off his plus fastball, there were a lot of paralyzed hitters taking called third strikes. Couple that with the quality changeup he flashed at 83-85 mph, an easy delivery and, at least to me, this is a top-15 talent heading into the 2011 draft.
6-29 from: - Andy Seiler Mock Draft - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/6/28/1541924/andys-first-2011-top-50#storyjump – 19. Matt Barnes, RHP, Connecticut
7-1 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com – 2011 Mock Draft – 38. Matt Barnes- RHP, Connecticut
7-1-10 from: - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/7/1/1547221/all-questions-answered#comments - Barnes was the standout. Despite being saddled with the loss, Barnes racked up 14 strikeouts for Wareham and allowed just one walk, four hits, and one run over seven dominant innings of work. Results don’t always match the stuff and vice versa, but in this particular case there was no discrepancy. Barnes was filthy from the very first pitch of the game. He worked at 93-96 mph with his fastball, reaching 97 twice on my gun. For most of the game, he was steadily at 94-95 mph. And, while his secondary stuff was certainly there, it was his fastball that really set the tone. It showed big, late life and bored up and in on right-handed hitters all night long. When he was getting ahead in the count, his fastball was close to unhittable up and out of the zone. On top of that exploding fastball, the bad news for hitters was that he had his secondary pitches working as well. While his secondary pitches do not grade as highly as his fastball, he was able to consistently spot his breaking ball both for strikes and down out of the zone when he needed to. He threw some of his breaking balls at 74-77 mph with more of a curveball break, but more effective for him, was a harder, sharper two-plane breaking ball with a slider break at 78-81 mph. Barnes showed the ability to throw both breaking balls to the front door and back door to righty hitters, and coming off his plus fastball, there were a lot of paralyzed hitters taking called third strikes. Couple that with the quality changeup he flashed at 83-85 mph, an easy delivery and, at least to me, this is a top-15 talent heading into the 2011 draft.
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 – Matt Barnes RHP UConn - Front of the rotation stuff. 93-96 w/ the fastball, throws breaking ball for strikes. Swing-and-miss stuff.
7-3 from: - http://milbprospects.blogspot.com/2010/07/early-version-of-top-50-prospects-for.html - Top 50 - 36 Matt Barnes , RHP , Connecticut
19. Joe Ross:
6-25 from: - http://www.baseballrumormill.com - The Tournament of Stars - a showcase event for USA Baseball held every June in North Carolina - is designed to be a forum to compile an 18-and-under team to represent the United States in the IBAF 18U World Championships this July. Keith Law from espn.com recently filed two reports from the event. Here are some highlights from Keith's reports. - •Pitchers Joe Ross and Dillon Maples both did not pitch phenomenally and threw 91-90, but Law likes their projectability.
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. - Joe Ross RHP R/R 6-2 170 Bishop O'Dowd HS, Oakland 2011
6-29 from: - Andy Seiler Mock Draft - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/6/28/1541924/andys-first-2011-top-50#storyjump – 39. Joe Ross, RHP, Bishop O'Dowd HS (CA)
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 – Joe Ross RHP Bishop O'Dowd HS (Calif.) - Plus arm strength, fastball sits 91-92 mph, bumps 94. Easy velocity, command a bit inconsistent at this stage.
7-3 from: - http://milbprospects.blogspot.com/2010/07/early-version-of-top-50-prospects-for.html - Top 50 - 26 Joe Ross , RHP , Bishop O'Dowd HS, CA
20. Jose Fernandez
7-1 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com – 2011 Mock Draft – 25. Jose Fernandez- RHP, Alonso HS
7-1 from: - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/6/30/1544396/pats-first-2011-top-50#storyjump – Pat Hickey Mock Draft – 47. Jose Fernandez, RHP, Alonso 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 – Jose Fernandez RHP Alonso HS (Fla.) - Big, physically mature frame. Jumping fastball at 91-94 mph, touches 95 consistently. Also shows big raw power at the plate but will pitch long term.
21. Dylan Davis:
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 - RHP, Dylan Davis, listed at 6'0 200, more like 5'10 190, but he showed some good velocity up to 94, but straight and not deceptive at all or overpower, also has some bite to slider/curve, again, not deceptive, but put up numbers to keep the scouts excited, for me he needs to go to school after 2011. I like pitchers to show dominance and I didn't see that here. Pure arm strength though, yes!
6-29 from: - Andy Seiler Mock Draft - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/6/28/1541924/andys-first-2011-top-50#storyjump – 25. Dylan Davis, RHP, Redmond HS (WA)
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 – Dylan Davis RHP Redmond HS (Wash.) - Big arm strength. 92-95 mph fastball w/ late life. Smooth delivery and showed a tight 82-83 mph slider.
22. Robert Stephenson
7-1 from: - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/6/30/1544396/pats-first-2011-top-50#storyjump – Pat Hickey Mock Draft – 25. Robert Stephenson, RHP, Alhambra HS (Calif.)
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 – Robert Stephenson RHP Alhambra HS (Calif.) - Easy velocity at 91-93 mph. Athletic, long pitcher's frame, could be some more velocity to come.
23. Hudson Boyd - RHP South Ft Myers Fort Myers FL
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. - Hudson Boyd RHP R/R 6-3 235 Bishop Verot HS, Fort Myers, Fla. 2011
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 – Hudson Boyd RHP South Fort Myers HS (Fla.) - Thick body is a concern but big fastball at 92-93 mph. Uses lower half well and commands good 77-79 mph breaking ball. Swing-and-miss stuff.
24. Austin Dicharry:
6-13 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702 - RHP, Austin Dicharry, Texas, 6'4 200, live arm, low 90's, mostly 91 with sink when down, breaking ball off the table but command is still in progress.
6-14-10 from: - http://prospectinsider.com/360mock.php - 2011 Mock Draft – 28 San Diego Austin Dicharry, RHP -- Texas
25. Daniel Mengden:
7-1 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com – 2011 Mock Draft – 49. Daniel Mengden- RHP/C, Westside HS
26. John Magliozzi:
7-1 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com – 2011 Mock Draft – 50. John Magliozzi- RHP, Dexter HS
7-2 from: - http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=4887 - C.T. Bradford singled home pinch runner Carlos Garmendia with 2 out in the bottom of the 7th inning to give the Florida Bombers a dramatic 4-3 victory over the East Cobb Braves 17's. It was the Bombers unprecedented sixth WWBA 18U National Championship and avenged their 11-10 loss to the Braves in the 2009 championship game. Braves RHP John Magliozzi was named the tournament Most Valuable Pitcher. The Massachusetts native and Florida signee went 2-0 in 11 innings, allowing only 1 run while striking out 12. He threw a complete game 1-hit shutout against the Texas Sun Devils in the Braves 3-0 semifinal win.
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 – John Magliozzi RHP Dexter HS (Mass.) - Power arm, up to 94 mph with the fastball and sits around 91-92. Still learning to pitch. Mixes a good changeup for strikes.
27. Ricardo Jacquez - RHP SS Franklin El Paso TX
6-25 from: - http://www.baseballrumormill.com - The Tournament of Stars - a showcase event for USA Baseball held every June in North Carolina - is designed to be a forum to compile an 18-and-under team to represent the United States in the IBAF 18U World Championships this July. Keith Law from espn.com recently filed two reports from the event. Here are some highlights from Keith's reports. - •El Paso high school pitcher Ricky Jacquez is drawing comparisons to Vanderbilt's Sonny Gray
6-27 from: -http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?q=Y&a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702&p=2 - RHP, Ricardo Jacquez, Franklin HS, El Paso Texas, 5'8 plus 155, pint sized with a BIG ARM! Ran some quick fbs up there to 93, 94 on a jugs, most straight, clean delivery for most part, and not much downhill plane, breaking ball has right spin to develop further, plus IF arm and ok actions, bat is good enough to excel at 4 yr level. Will be closely watched ala, Tom Gordon former Royals first rounder in the mid 80's.
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 – Ricky Jacquez RHP Franklin HS (Texas) - Very small frame, very big arm. Unusual profile given his size but attacks with 90-94 mph fastball and has a solid feel for pitching.
28. Michael Goodnight:
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 – Michael Goodnight RHP Houston - Very intriguing arm who may be coming into his own. 90-94 mph fastball w/ feel for a sharp 79-82 mph slider. Command is key. Extra-large frame, easy velocity.
29. Mark Pope:
6-18 from: - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/6/17/1523259/summer-league-roundup-week-1 - the outing of the week so far easily goes to Georgia Tech's Mark Pope, a 2011 name that could sneak into the back end of the first round next June. Pitching for Falmouth on the Cape, he threw 7 shutout innings on Tuesday, as well, scattering just a pair of singles and a single walk, striking out 11 in the process. Pope kicked Brandon Cumpton out of a weekend rotation spot late in the year and pitched very, very well, and I think he's the front-runner for Tech's Friday job next spring over Jed Bradley. He has a solid-average 90-92 mph fastball most of the time, but he has an above-average to plus slider and a quality changeup, so it looks like he's starting to break out a bit. If these outings continue, he could be next year's Chris Sale, building himself into a top prospect on the back of a great summer on the Cape. He's not on the Team USA trials roster, so he'll be on the Cape all summer unless something happens.
6-21-10 from: - http://thecollegebaseballblog.com/2010/06/21/cape-cod-baseball-league-players-of-the-week-2 - The first pitcher to secure the Coca Cola Pitcher of the Week award is Falmouth’s Mark Pope (Georgia Tech). Pope was lights out in his first appearance, his only to date. In a 1-0 victory over Cotuit, the righty fanned 11 Kettleers over seven shutout innings, surrendering only two hits. The 11 strikeouts recorded by Pope have been matched by only three other pitchers over the first week of games.A bright future lies ahead for the Georgia Tech sophomore. As a freshman, Pope was the Yellow Jackets’ closer, recording 18 scoreless innings in 25 appearances, good for a 5-1 record and eight saves for the season. In 2010 as a starter, the versatile Pope went 8-1, ending the season with both a complete game and a save. He was selected in the 18th round of the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft, but elected to attend Georgia Tech instead.
30. Anthony Meo:
6-11-10 from: - http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/wait-til-next-year-draft-11-preview-pitchers - One of the stars of this spring has been Coastal Carolina ace Anthony Meo (4.17 FIP), who won 13 games for the Chanticleers on Friday nights. He’s blossomed quite a bit in two years, reportedly reaching 96 mph with his fastball this spring.
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 IV: SP Anthony Meo (Coastal Carolina) - Meo has been the mainstay on a Coastal Carolina staff, which helped CCU roll to the national lead in overall victories with 55 in its first 63 games this season. He is tied for first place in NCAA individual pitching wins with 13 (13-2) to go along with a 2.63 ERA, 16 starts 95 2/3 innings pitched, 80 hits allowed, 94 strikeouts, 34 walks, and 2010 All-America laurels. The sophomore right-hander from Cranston, N.J., was named Big South Pitcher of the Year and hopes to pace the Chanticleers to a first-ever appearance in the NCAA World Series if they can get past Southeastern Conference power South Carolina. He is a solid candidate for the CBF 2010 Pitcher of the Year as well.
6-13 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702 - RHP, Anthony Meo, Coastal Carolina, 6'1 190, ave velocity, fb movement needs work, fb up gets pounded, must stay within himself, sharp downer when he doesn't rush.
6-14-10: Named to 1st Team NCBWA 2010 All-America Team - SP Anthony Meo – 13-2, 2.61
31. Jordan Cooper – Wichita State
1-28-10 from www.baseballdraftreport.com: - SO RHP Jordan Cooper (2011) is coming off a fantastic freshman season and should once again thrive as Wichita State’s Saturday starter. His hard work on campus has helped him further develop his pro body and clean up his loose, easy, and repeatable throwing mechanics. He has a low-90s fastball, decent slider, an emerging changeup, and a curve still in its infancy. There isn’t a standout pitch in his arsenal just yet, but the ability to throw four (though closer to three and a half) pitches for strikes make him appealing as a potential back of the rotation starter. Another big year in 2010 will earn him his rightful promotion to Friday starter in 2011.
6-14-10: Named to 3rd Team NCBWA 2010 All-America Team - Jordan Cooper – 10-3, 2.01
32. Kyle Winkler -
1-7-10: invited to join Team USA in July 10 - Kyle Winkler-RHP-TCU - This is the second invite for Winkler as he participated in the 2009 trials last summer. Winkler completed a successful freshman season, tying for the team lead with seven victories. In 17 appearances, he made 14 starts and posted a 7-1 record to go along with a 4.15 ERA. In 73 2/3 innings pitched, the righty tallied 48 strikeouts. He was named to the Mountain West Conference All-Tournament team and the Fort Worth All-Regional Team. TCU head coach Jim Schlossnagle on Winkler: “This is a great honor for Kyle and our program,” Schlossnagle said. “Representing your country is one of the greatest honors one can receive in amateur baseball and Kyle was very close to making the team last year. I’m sure he will represent TCU at the highest level when the trials begin this summer.”
3-15-10 from http://pnrscouting.com/rankings_2010_houstoncollegeclassic.html - Top 10 Players (2011 Draft Class) - Kyle Winkler, RHP, Texas Christian Univ. - Yet another potential Day 1 arm, Winkler mixed a low-90s fastball with a low-80s change and a mid-70s downer curve; biggest problem area continues to be control and command over the course of his starts, allowing more to reach by walk than by hit (5:4) over his 6.1 IP.
5-24-10 from: - http://www.themwc.com/sports/m-basebl/spec-rel/052410aab.html - TCU sophomore Kyle Winkler have been named Mountain West Conference Pitcher of the Week. Winkler, a native of Sugar Land, Texas, tossed seven scoreless innings in helping TCU to a 12-0 non-conference shutout of Cal State Bakersfield last Friday. The sophomore righthander fanned seven batters without a walk and surrendered just four hits, only one of which went for extra bases. He retired 18 of the last 19 batters he faced, including the final 10.
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. - Kyle Winkler (Texas Christian) toed the rubber for two frames surrendering one run two hits with four strikeouts
7-10 from: - http://thecollegebaseballblog.com/2010/07/10/team-usa-collegiate-national-team-trials-game-4-recap - Kyle Winkler (Texas Christian), Madison Boer (Oregon) and Nick Ramirez (Cal State Fullerton) combined to throw a one-hitter as the Red team took Game 4 of the Collegiate National Team (CNT) Trials in easy fashion Friday night 7-1 at the National Training Complex (NTC). Winkler picked up the win after tossing three perfect innings with three punch outs, while Boer fanned three over two innings of hitless work.
33. Luke Crumley -
11-2-09 from www.thehardballtimes.com: - Luke Crumley, RHP, 2011, Cleveland, Ga., Royals Baseball Club - Crumley has the ideal projectable pitchers body; 6-foot-4, 180. His fastball right now sits 88-90 mph, with the potential for a lot more as he fills out. He also showed a pretty nasty curveball that definitely looks like a future plus pitch. Just a high school junior, Crumley is already committed to Georgia (according to Mom). Mechanically, there is a bit more effort in the delivery than you’d like to see, and his arm jerks a bit on the finish. His draft day is 19 months away, and anything can happen between now and then (and let that be known for any 2011 player discussed here). But if he’s already hitting 90 with room to grow and a good looking second pitch, he’s a guy you want to follow.
34. Tony Zych – Louisville – junior… 2009 as a freshman: 6-2, 3.25, in 21 appearances, 3 starts… 2 saves… .235 OBA…
11-3-09 from www.collegebaseballblog.com: named the 78th top college player ging into the 2010 season.
1-4: named to the 2010 Preseason All-Big East First Team as named by a vote of conference coaches: P Tony Zych, So., Louisville (6-2, 3.25 ERA)
6-13 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702 - RHP, Tony Zych, Louisville, 6'3 190, solid arm strength, rough mechanics, didn't have stellar year in 2010, but ability is present, just needs consistency which was HS drawback as well.
35. Aaron Sanchez – Barstow HS (CA.) – 6-3, 170… 93-94 fastball… good consistency…
9-16-9: From www.baseballamerica.com : - High School Top 25 draft prospects: 23. Aaron Sanchez, rhp Barstow (Calif.) HS
10-5-9 from http://baseballdraftreport.com: - top 50 prospects i– #44 - Aaron Sanchez (22nd RHP on list)
11-9-9 from www.mlbresource com: - Aaron Sanchez, RHP Oregon - Tucked away in Barstow, California is a sure top five rounder that throws a mid 90’s fastball.
36. Kevin Moriarty:
6-13 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702 - RHP, Kevin Moriarty, Shorewood HS, Shoreline WA 6'5 200, live arm, frame, loose, high 3/4 down plan 90 fb, competes, fb in on RHH good movement.
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 - RHP, Kevin Moriarity, 6'4 170, loose arm, touched 89, didn't see the 90 I saw earlier this year, but he's interesting and bound for 4 year offer unless he becomes electric in 2011 spring season. Shorewood HS, Washington
37. Kyle Hendricks:
6-13 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702 - RHP, Kyle Hendricks, Dartmouth, 6'2 185, has arm strength and throws strikes, command and consistency on release biggest keys to success and exposure over the summer.
38. Zach Wentz:
6-13 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702 - RHP, Zach Wentz, North Dakota St, 6'3 220, strike thrower and wants the ball, will show occ 91-92, upside to add more with more pitching time and exposure, watch him this summer.
39. Nick Tropeano:
6-11-10 from: - http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/wait-til-next-year-draft-11-preview-pitchers - Small School Sleeper: Nick Tropeano, Stony Brook, 3.74 FIP, 9.57 K/9, 2.62 BB/9. THIS is how you follow up a good summer. Named the top prospect in the Atlantic Collegiate League by Baseball America, Tropeano followed it up with a brilliant spring for Stony Brook. Teams love his projectable 6-foot-4 frame, and he already has feel for a curveball and changeup.
6-13 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702 - RHP, Nick Tropeano, Stony Brook, 6'4 210, R/R, also plays 1b, 87-93, mostly 90-91 again with live fb, heavy when down, can get life when up and deceptive enough.
40. Quintavious Drains:
6-13 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702 - RHP, Quintavious Drains, Jackson St, 6'2 195, from Atlanta hotbed, another name given to me to see for the summer, will show low 90's on occasion, has had enough exposure being down south and at times he's lights out and other times very hittable, started out as a reliever and became top starter this spring. More upside than Edwin Jackson at same age, will turn 21 late October.
41. Kyle Winklers:
6-13 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702 - RHP, Kyle Winklers, TCU, 5'11 stretching it, 190, low 90's sinker with 82 slider and abv ave control ave command, consistency only concern and a bulldog on the hill.
42. Derek Benny:
6-13 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702 - RHP, Derek Benny, Fresno St, 6'5 220, smooth righty with 93 fb, mostly 89-91, know how, also 77-81 slider and makings of ave str change.
43. Andrew Foushee:
5-24 from: - http://thecollegebaseballblog.com/2010/05/24/big-south-players-of-the-week-12 - Presbyterian College hurler RHP Andrew Foushee (2011) has been named The Crons Brand Pitcher of the Week. Foushee led the Blue Hose to a victory in their season finale with a complete game four-hit shutout at VMI last Friday. He struck out 10 batters and walked just two hitters, and retired the final 16 batters he faced to earn his second win of the season. Foushee struck out the side in the second inning and held the Keydets to a .133 batting average on the night.
44. Bubba Gardner:
6-13 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702 - RHP, Derek Starling "Bubba", Gardner Edgerton HS, Kansas 6'2 185, mostly 88-90, occasional 92 with sink, idea again on the hill, projectible frame to get better.
45. Carson Baranik - RHP Parkway Bossier City LA
46. Nick Burdi - RHP Downers Grove South Downers Grove IL
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 - RHP, Nick Burdi, 6'3 185, one of the best arms I saw on the day and in the tourney thus far, topped a few at 93, live fb, runs in well on rhh with sink, also hard slider with some downward tilt that had the bite to be effective when he was on top of the release point. Gamer too, kept runners on bases at bay. From Illinois, not in same league at this point to Folty, but he has to be seen in 2011.
47. Adam Griffin - RHP OF Forsyth Country Day Clemmons NC
6-13 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702 - RHP, Adam Griffin, Forsyth Country Day, NC, 6'0 1/2 175, quick arm with live upstairs run, 88-97, mostly 91-92, working on cutter, also has hard cb that needs more command. UNC early commit.
48. Ryan Harris - RHP OF Jupiter Jupiter FL
49. Benton Moss:
6-13 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702 - RHP, Benton Moss, Rocky Mount HS, NC, 6'2 170, live arm, up to 94 this spring with sink, more of a thrower still, rushes delivery, still wiry frame to fill out in time to add more velo and breaking ball at times explodes, other times rolls.
50. Blake Snell:
6-13 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702 - RHP, Blake Snell, Shorewood HS, Shoreline WA, 6'4 200, another good arm, mostly 88-89, touches 91, U of Washington early commit too.
51. Hunter Scantling:
6-21-10 from: - http://baseballdraftreport.com - 2011 MLB Draft Players to Know – Florida State - SO RHP Hunter Scantling* (5.00 FIP; 7.98 K/9; 2.66 BB/9; 44 IP) - Scantling is huge (6-8, 270 pounds) and athletic, but his stuff still doesn’t quite match his imposing frame. That could change in a hurry, but for now he’s still sitting in the same upper-80s with iffy breaking stuff that he was at back in high school. It’ll be interesting to see if he’ll get more consistent innings as a starter or if Florida State opts to keep him coming out of the bullpen in 2011.
52. Daniel Bennett:
6-21-10 from: - http://baseballdraftreport.com - 2011 MLB Draft Players to Know – Florida State - JR RHP Daniel Bennett* (3.56 FIP; 10.06 K/9; 3.18 BB/9; 34 IP) - Bennett has been counted on in many big spots as the Seminoles primary non-closer relief pitcher. His deceptive sidearm delivery, above-average fastball, and impressive junior year peripherals make him one to watch. The former Tallahassee Community College standout should get first crack at reclaiming the closer’s job he lost to Mike McGee this season in 2011.
53. Tristian Montgomery:
6-23-10 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702 - Day 1 at TOS: - RHP Tristian Montgomery for NABF showed his fantastic arm strength, with some 93's mostly 91's with hard bite on his power cb. Also was in the zone and had hitters swinging and missing. He's moved up on many lists to watch for 2011. I have him ahead of Maples on paper now.
54. Courtney Hawkins:
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 - RHP, Courtney Hawkins, 2012, CC Texas, 6'1 205, max effort arm, rather loose, seems to push up hill, was 86-88, most straight and spinner breaking ball, easy to read, in pre-game showed pop in his bat, might be best to take a position in OF and swing away. Has 2 years left.
55. Derek Starling:
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 - RHP, Derek Starling, Gardner Edgerton HS, Kansas, 6'3 plus 180 plus, was up to 89 with sink, also bite on slurve, will end up being a slider, 4 year route best bet to develop and move up draft stock. Lots of movement during windup that needs tweaking, wasteful use of energy with delivery at present. Solid arm strength though.
56. Cole Wiper:
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 - RHP, Cole Wiper, showed arm strength and whip, up to 92, most 89, some straight and some with arm side run, needs to fill out, breaking ball suspect still, but throws strikes. From Washington HS ranks too. Have to see him again!
57. Parker French:
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. - Parker French RHP L/R 6-1 180 Dripping Springs HS, Austin 2011
58. Kyle Smith:
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. - Kyle Smith RHP R/R 6-0 180 Santaluces HS, Lantana, Fla. 2011
59. Hawtin Buchanan:
6-27 from: -http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?q=Y&a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702&p=2 - One of the taller pitchers around, RHP Hawtin Buchanan, slightly taller than 6'6 and 230, down hill plane fb, up to 92, some sink when down on the knees, lots of pitches up in the zone, Biloxi HS Miss is on the map for 2011 follow.
60. Martin Viramontes:
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 – Martin Viramontes RHP Loyola Marymount - Crisp fastball at 91-92, touches 93 w/ a nice, easy delivery. Good feel for 80-82 mph changeup, lacks third pitch.
61. Andrew Gagnon:
7-6 from: - http://collegebaseball360.com/2010/07/06/cape-cod-playerpitcher-of-the-week-76 - Gagnon delivered seven shutout innings, striking out nine and surrendering only two hits in a 1-0 win over Hyannis. In his second start, he allowed only one run on five hits, while striking out eight in seven innings against Orleans. Gagnon has been one of the league’s brightest stars this season. He leads in wins (3) and strikeouts (27). He was also named to the All Big West second team last season, accumulating a team-leading 3.28 ERA.
62. Nick Ahmed – Connecticut…
11-9-9 from www.baseballdraftreport.com: - The Huskies feature one of the nation’s most intriguing pair of two-way talents in SO RHP/SS Nick Ahmed (2011) and SO RHP/3B Kevin Vance (2011). Ahmed turned some serious heads in summer league play with a fastball sitting in the low-90s, a low-70s curve with promise, and a presently league average change.
63. Kevin Vance – Connecticut…
11-9-9 from www.baseballdraftreport.com: - The Huskies feature one of the nation’s most intriguing pair of two-way talents in SO RHP/SS Nick Ahmed (2011) and SO RHP/3B Kevin Vance (2011). Ahmed may have been the hotter name over the summer, but Vance’s stuff is currently a touch better. He has similar velocity to Ahmed (normally sitting 90-92 with the FB), but a better overall breaking ball and plus command give him the overall edge.
64. Evan Brock:
7-9 from: - http://thecollegebaseballblog.com/2010/07/08/usa-baseball-national-team-trials-game-3-recap - Blue jumped out to an early 2-0 lead and never looked back as they defeated the Red squad 6-1 Thursday night in Game 3 of the Collegiate National Team (CNT) Trials at the National Training Complex (NTC). Evan Brock (UC Irvine) followed up his inning of no-hit performance on Tuesday by allowing one run on four hits in three frames and a pair of punch outs.
65. Shawn Gilmartin – Florida State – freshman 2009: 12-3, 3.49, 83-K, 98.0-IP
12-20-9 from www.collegebaseballblog.com: - named to the 10th annual National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association Pro-Line Athletic Preseason All-America team. Gilmartin went 12-3 with a 3.49 ERA while striking out 83 batters and walking 37 in 98 innings as the Seminoles finished first in the ACC Atlantic Division and advanced to the "Sweet 16" of the NCAAs.
66. Adam Smith -
11-11-9 from www.thebaseballdraftreport.com: - Texas A&M - SO RHP/SS Adam Smith (2011) and the bazooka launcher attached to the right side of his body. If you’ve been following the draft over the past few years the name Adam Smith should sound familiar. No, not the Wealth of Nations guy. The highly sought after 2008 recruit who wound up in College Station playing for the Aggies. Smith has always had a crazy strong arm, but only recently has he had the chance to showcase it regularly on the mound. I still believe he can play a capable SS/3B and hit enough to be productive at either spot, but I couldn’t fault a team that instead saw him as a potential closer-type throwing easy 97 mph fastballs off the bump.
67. Michael Palazzone - Georgia
3-10-10 from http://baseballdraftreport.com: - SO RHP Michael Palazzone (Georgia) had a rough Sunday. The draft-eligible sophomore was pounded by Florida State: 1.1 IP 5 H 6 ER 2 BB 1 K. Teammate SO RHP Cecil Tanner, channeling a young Bobby Jenks (Georgia) had an even rougher go of it: 1 IP 1 H 6 ER 6 BB 0 K 3 WP
68. Tyler Lasko –
3-11-10 from: http://thecollegebaseballblog.com/2010/03/18/acc-recap-for-march-17th-2 - Sophomore RHP Taylor Lasko allowed one run in 6.0 innings of work to lead the Boston College baseball team to an 8-2 win at Bryant on St. Patrick’s Day. Lasko allowed one run on five hits for his first collegiate win. He struck out two and walked one.
69. Kaleb Merck -
3-15-10 from http://pnrscouting.com/rankings_2010_houstoncollegeclassic.html - Top 10 Players (2011 Draft Class) - Kaleb Merck, RHP, Texas Christian Univ. - Just one appearance on the weekend, but made the most of his 2.2 IP notching 3 SO while allowing 2 H and 0 BB and took just 34 pitches to record 8 outs, with just one of the outs coming in the air; 89-91, touched 92 mph with his fastball and added a 78-80 slider that flashed late bite.
70. Jordan Prias -
RHP - 4-7-10 from: - http://collegebaseball360.com/2010/04/06/cb360-primetime-performers-of-the-week-7-april-6 - Stanford sophomore righthander Jordan Pries has been named the Primetime Pitcher of the Week. Pries went the distance on April 2 in game-2 of the series at #2 UCLA, as the Cardinal handed the Bruins their first loss of the season (8-4). The 6-0, 190-pound righthander allowed three earned runs on eight hits and four walks, with four strikeouts while facing a potent UCLA lineup that featured four players hitting above .390 for the season. The 133-pitch complete game saw Pries sparkle through the first 7.2 innings, as he allowed only an unearned run and four hits until late in the 8th inning. Twice in the game, Pries retired seven in a row – and his first six frames featured two 1-2-3 innings and four others in which he induced a double-play ball.
71. Branden Pinder:
4-12-10 from: http://thecollegebaseballblog.com/2010/04/12/big-west-players-of-the-week-2 - Long Beach State’s Branden Pinder (Torrance, Calif./Santa Ana CC) delivered the first complete game shutout of his career to capture Big West Baseball Pitcher of the Week accolades. Pinder went the distance as the 49ers salvaged the final game of a three-game series, winning 11-0 against UC Davis on Saturday. Pinder tossed a three-hitter and allowed only one walk while throwing just 100 pitches in an efficient performance. He also struck out three. The sophomore faced the minimum 12 batters over the final four innings of the game and got a double play to remove the only Aggie baserunner in those final four frames.
72. Cecil Tanner -
2-11 from http://www.pgcrosschecker.com - Add one more towering, fire-ballling righty to the mix of those eligible to go in the first round of the 2011 draft: Georgia’s Cecil Tanner. Georgia’s depth in pitching may allow the team to use him as either its closer, set-up man or both, as he and equally towering lefty Alex McRee could give the Bulldogs the most intimidating bullpen to deal with in games that are close and late. If he remains in a late-inning role, Tanner may follow in the footsteps of big-bodied closers with equally big arms in Jonathan Broxton and Bobby Jenks.
4-7-10 from: http://www.pgcrosschecker.com/articles/DisplayArticle.aspx?article=2253 - Not every college player in the 2011 draft class has performed to expectations this spring. Here are five that may need to pick up their pace to preserve their high standing: RHP Cecil Tanner (Georgia): Tanner has flashed first-round potential in the past, including a mid to upper 90’s fastball, but has seen his command completely evaporate this spring. He has gone just 1-2, 14.18 with 26 walks in 13 innings. His command has never been particularly outstanding (27 BB in 35 IP as a freshman), but it’s worth noting that Tanner is not very experienced, especially for a Georgia high-school prospect, as he threw only 28 innings as a high-school senior in addition to last year’s 35 innings.
73. Matt Sisto:
http://thecollegebaseballblog.com/2010/05/03/wac-players-of-the-week-10 - Hawai‘i’s Matt Sisto has been named the Verizon Western Athletic Conference Baseball Hitter and Pitcher of the Week for April 26-May 2. Sisto, a sophomore from Anaheim, Calif. (Cypress HS), pitched 5.1 shutout innings, allowing just four hits while striking out five to get the win in UH’s 1-0 victory over Nevada in the second game of its May 1 doubleheader. Sisto retired 12 of 13 batters between the second and sixth innings, posting four three-batter innings between the third and sixth stanzas.
74. Scott Lyman:
5-4-10 from: - http://thecollegebaseballblog.com/2010/05/03/big-west-baseball-player-of-the-week - Scott Lyman (Alamo, Calif./Monte Vista HS) tossed eight shutout innings for UC Davis in a 16-0 blanking of Cal State Northridge, garnering Big West Baseball Pitcher of the Week accolades. The sophomore allowed just three hits and struck out a season-high six batters in the outing, throwing 105 pitches. Lyman’s performance came on the heels of two potent offensive showings by the Matador offense. UC Davis pitching allowed CSUN to score 20 runs combined in the first two games of the series. In addition to his mound command, Lyman flourished at the plate, going 7-for-18 (.389) with three doubles, a home run and six runs scored.
75. Josh Martin:
5-10-10 from: - http://thecollegebaseballblog.com/2010/05/10/southern-conference-players-of-the-week-6 - Samford’s RHP Josh Martin has been selected as the league’s Pitcher of the Week for all games from May 3-9. Martin held Wofford scoreless for 6.2 innings, allowing just three hits in Samford’s 13-0 win in the final game of the teams’ SoCon series on Sunday. Martin combined with two other Samford pitchers to post the school’s first shutout in Southern Conference play and its first shutout overall in more than two years. The sophomore struck out four Wofford batters to register his fourth victory of the season.
76. Eric Harrington – Lamar – 2009: 15 appearances, 8-1, 3.01, 63-K, 83.2-IP…
11-24-9 from www.collegebaseballblog.com: named the 57th top college player for the 2010 season.
77. Ryan Keller –
11-2-09 from www.thehardballtimes.com: - Ryan Keller, Braves Scout Team—CA RHP who resembles Curt Schilling, sat 87-89 but CB was subpar. 2011.
78. Tyler Pill – Cal Sate Fullerton – 2009: 11-3, 4.06, 74-K, 102.0-IP
12-20-09: named to 3rd team 2010 NCBWA AA team
79. Michael Schum – Wright State – 2009: 5-7, 1.95, 34-AP, 57-K, 62.0-IP
12-20-09: named to 3rd team 2010 NCBWA AA team
80. Mitchell Lambson – Arizona – 2009: 9-5, 3.01, 32-AP, 99-K, 83.2-IP
12-20-09: named to 3rd team 2010 NCBWA AA team
81. Matty Ott – LSU – 2009: 4-2, 16-saves, .268, 37 appearances, 87-K in 67.2-IP
12-6-9 from www.collegebaseballblog.com: - named the 45th top college player to play the 2010 season
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