2011 DRAFT: - Tony Zych, Dwight Smith Jr, Joseph Musgrove, Trevor Story... and Cody Poteet

Tony Zych:



8-27 from: - link  - RHP Tony Zych Louisville 6'2 185 R/R - lanky build with a power arm, fb mostly true, was 88-92 out of HS in Chicago, but has added strength naturally and still getting stronger. Had a great summer in the Cape and was up to 98 on a few pitches according to reports. I've seen up to 94 many times with not a lot of effort, fb will need to be pitched down in zone using L zone for a hitter, work corners and in on hitters, has hard cb from 11/6, high 3/4 slot and change is a working in progress still but demeanor set up to be a closer in pro ball with more upside than former Georgia flash, Fields who's with the Mariners farm system at present.

Dwight Smith Jr.:


http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/high-school/events/under-armour-preseason-all-america-tournament/2010/2610524.html  - OF - McIntosh HS, Peachtree City, Ga. Another son of a former big leaguer with the same name, Smith is one of the best pure hitters in the 2011 class. He has a quick, lefthanded stroke that produces line drives to all fields, though he can also turn on pitches and drive them out of the park. Smith has above-average speed and plays the game hard.


8-16-10 from: - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/8/16/1625615/2010-under-armour-all-american#storyjump  - Dwight Smith, Jr., McIntosh HS (Ga.) - Uncommitted thus far, the son of former major leaguer with the same name, Smith may very well follow in his father’s footsteps as he has packs a tremendous swing in a small frame. He generates some of the best bat speed in the country in a compact swing from the left side. The power potential is there, mainly to the pull-side for right now, but he also laced line drives to left field as well. He has little projection to work with, but Smith is a hitter in the purest form and easily had the best swing mechanics of the day. In the outfield, he wasn’t terribly impressive but he certainly didn’t hurt himself out there. He looks faster than he actually is and there’s not a whole lot of arm strength there, but neither tool subtracts from his overall tool set.


8-27 from: - http://xmlbscout.angelfire.com/  - OF Dwight Smith Jr. McIntosh HS, Peachtree City Ga 5'11 185 L/R - comps to his father when Dwight Sr played for the Cubs years back, Jr has a good solid stroke with bat speed and strength in his swing, running speed and throwing arm are just ok, not ML average but definitely playable, better quickness than speed, he has a chance to improve speed by a .10 or .20 with work and dedication, arm can get better too in time. There is no real rush on this kid and dad says he'd like Jr to get an education but knows that signing quickly out of HS will only aid him in getting to the show quicker.



Joseph Musgrove:


8-31-10 from: - http://www.prospectwire.com/pw/article.php?id=142  - Joseph Musgrove - RHP, 6'5" 244, Grossmont HS (CA) - Scouts like their right-handers to be big and Musgrove fits the bill. His velocity was not great (87-90 mph) but he throws a heavy ball with lots of run. He also showed feel of a near average 74-76 mph curveball that occasionally had plus bite. Musgrove also flashed a usable slider and change-up. He was aggressive and effectively used his fastball, while mixing in the curveball. Musgrove isn't the most projectable prospect in terms of gaining MORE size, but he is going to get stronger and that will translate into more power stuff.



Trevor Story:


9-3-10 from: - http://www.prospectwire.com/pw/article.php?id=144  - 57. Trevor Story - RF/SS, 6'1" 177, R/R, Irving HS (TX) - Talented athlete, odd RF/SS profile but he looked GOOD at SS, there is life in his bat, he knows how to get the barrel to the ball and it comes off well, plus arm, good athlete, interesting talent.


Cody Poteet:


9-3-10 from: - http://www.prospectwire.com/pw/article.php?id=144  - 54. Cody Poteet - RHP, 6'1" 170, Christian HS (CA) - He was a late add to the Yankees and I believe he is a 2011 grad, but not 100% sure... quick arm with a live athletic body type, 87-89 mph with more to come and a sharp 74-77 mph curveball.