10-7-10 from: - link - In this year’s class, #1 Francisco Lindor (Montverde HS, FL) stands out as having the smoothest defensive actions in recent memory. Though his 60 yard-dash times have hovered around average, Lindor has very quick feet and excellent balance as a shortstop. The 6’3”, 173 lb Gabriel Rosa (International Baseball Academy, PR) has a plus arm and very good actions, earning the #3 ranking. Even after he fills out and gains bulk, I believe Rosa still has a chance to play a big league-caliber shortstop.
Patrick Kulick:
10-4-10 from: - link - I still think Patrick Kulick is a hitter first, he showed one of the event’s best lefthanded swings. Still uncommitted as a Stoneman Douglas senior, the 6’2”, 210 lb Kulick had an easy arm-action that threw in the mid-80s with tailing movement. Being that it’s October, it isn’t hard for me to imagine him throwing harder and a more varied arsenal when he’s conditioned and perhaps more experienced as a pitcher. Being lefthanded is certainly an asset.
Kyle Smith:
10-2-10 from: - link - On the mound, Kyle Smith showed 88-90 MPH early along with his excellent arm-action and potentially plus curveball. While he’s small-framed at 6’0”, 167 lbs, his stuff and athleticism is already getting early-round interest from scouts.
Dan Vogelbach:
10-1-10 from: - link - The Top-5 Prospects on our High School First Basemen list is loaded with raw power. All are strongly built, large-framed sluggers with Dan Vogelbach (5’11”, 288 lbs) presenting the extreme. Vogelbach is one of the draft’s most unique and controversial players among scouts. He’s the most advanced hitter of the group, capable of hitting both fastballs and pro-level curveballs with authority to all fields. Comparisons to Prince Fielder are inevitable. Because of Vogelbach’s body concerns and his lack of defensive tools, we put him lower, at #5, behind four other powerful hitters who have better peripherals.
Jackie Bradley Jr
http://www.draftsite.com/article/2011-MLB-Draft-Preview-College-Hitters/43 - Jackie Bradley is one of the smoothest players in college baseball. In terms of tools he has the potential to be a five tool player down the road. He is just coming into his power now and if he fills out his 5’10" and 180 lbs frame there could be more to come. Presently his greatest assets are his arm strength and speed, which play up more in centerfield, to go along with a very good bat. His swing is smooth, balanced and level and should allow him to hit for average. Bradley has never looked out of place playing in the SEC and as a true freshman in the Cape Cod league; he has performed well wherever he has played and does not back down from any challange. His outfield reads could be better, but that should come in time.
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