8/16/10

2011 DRAFT: - Christian Lopes, Larry Green, Michael Conforto, John Curtiss... and Desmond Henry

Christian Lopes:



link  - MIF, Edison HS (Calif.) -- Lopes is a patient hitter with a solid understanding of the strikezone and a comfortable demeanor in the box. He shows good bat speed that, when coupled with his ability to seek-out his offering, produces linedrives from pole-to-pole. In his first two at-bats at the Area Code Games, Lopes showcased his eye by laying-off a handful of close pitches before sending two linedrives up-the-middle for base hits. He shows smooth actions and good balance at short, with enough body control to throw from multiple angles. His range may force him off the position eventually, but he should get a chance to stick at the next level.



Larry Green:



7-26 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?q=Y&a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702&p=4  - Here are some names of draft eligibles for 2011 who have not been mentioned much and are definitely on the radar for 2011 MLB scouting depts. – Outfield - Larry Green, Berrien County HS, Nashville GA, 6'1 plus and a solid 225 or so, will have to watch weight, has plus power and good makeup, aggressive, throws and runs ok, not going to embarass himself, still a bit rough around the edges, but has to be seen. Has played IF as well, but suited for OF or 1b eventually.


Michael Conforto:


8-11-10 from: - http://baseballanalysts.com - Michael Conforto (Redmond, WA), who is playing in his second Area Code Games, stroked two hits. A lefthanded-hitting right fielder, Conforto has a powerful swing and a strong arm. Before knowing that TrackMan had measured his max exit speed at a tournament-best 105, I had written down "plus bat speed" next to his name on my roster. Keep an eye on this 6-0, 200-pounder with good bloodlines. His mother won two gold medals in synchronized swimming in the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles and added a silver in the 1988 Games in Seoul, while his father played linebacker at Penn State for Coach Paterno in the 1970s.


8-11 from: - http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/draft/?p=2725  - Michael Conforto, Redmond (Wash.) HS - Conforto played the OF in Long Beach, but his 7.18 speed indicates a possible future move to 1B. Conforto’s bat plays anywhere. His compact, uppercut swing contains both bat speed and loft power.


John Curtiss


8-12-10 from: - http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/high-school/events/under-armour-preseason-all-america-tournament/2010/2610524.html  - RHP - Carroll HS, Southlake, Texas Curtiss has a tall, lean frame that is ideal for a righthander. His fastball sits comfortably in the 90-92 mph range and has touched 95 at times. He spins his breaking ball well and mixes in a workable changeup.

8-16-10: - http://www.prospectwire.com/pw/article.php?id=130  - John Curtiss, RHP, Southlake Carroll HS (TX)- Curtiss didn't feature the pure arm strength of the previous pitchers, sitting 89-91. At 6'4, 190, he has the potential to add to fastball with age. His curve is a potential plus pitch, and he has the makings of a solid change-up. With a spike in velocity, Curtiss could be up there with the top pitchers in the nation.


Desmond Henry:


8-13-10 from: - http://www.prospectwire.com/pw/article.php?id=122 - - Brewers outfielder Desmond Henry is an exciting player to watch. He has a really quick bat and short swing which will allow him to maximize his plus speed. In this game he singled sharply to left before being picked off first base.

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