Jonathan Mayo, over at Minors MLB Blogs , polled some scouts and came up with this top 10 list, plus and alphabetical list of other prospects that should go in the first round:
1. Anthony Rendon, 3B, Rice University
2. Gerrit Cole, RHP, UCLA
3. Matthew Purke, LHP, TCU
4. George Springer, OF, University of Connecticut
5. Sonny Gray, RHP, Vanderbilt University
6. Dylan Bundy, RHP, Owasso HS, Oklahoma
7. Taylor Jungmann, RHP, University of Texas
8. Jackie Bradley Jr., OF, University of South Carolina
9. Matt Barnes, RHP, University of Connecticut
10. Archie Bradley, RHP, Broken Arrow Senior HS, Oklahoma
Others to watch (in alphabetical order):
Trevor Bauer, RHP, UCLA; Jed Bradley, LHP, Georgia Tech; Dillon Howard, RHP, Searcy HS, Ark.; Danny Hultzen, LHP, U of Virginia; Michael Kelly, SS/RHP, West Boca HS, Fla.; Francisco Lindor, SS, Montverde HS, Fla.; Alex Meyer, RHP, U of Kentucky; Daniel Norris, LHP, Science Hill HS, Tenn.; Joseph Ross, RHP, Bishop O'Dowd HS, Calif.; John Smith, OF, McIntosh HS, Ga.; Derek Starling, OF/RHP, Gardner Edgerton HS, Kansas; Robert Stephenson, RHP, Alhambra HS, Calif.; Blake Swihart, C, Cleveland HS, Texas; Kolten Wong, 2B, U of Hawaii; Tony Zych, RHP U of Louisville
There is one new name that jump out:
John Smith – OF – I simply can’t find a thing on this guy and I’m wondering if it’s just a made up name. Ya know… one like… John Smith
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A few more names from the WWBA:
RHP Luke Weaver – Deland High School, Florida… FB: 86-89, CB: 74-76… 6-2, 167… threw a no-hitter for 6-innings (7-K, 2-BB) this past June in the 39th Annual DeLand Firecracker Baseball Tournament… also plays shortstop… named to area 2010 All Star team after striking out 56 in 52-IP, posting a seasonal 1.35 ERA.
RHP Aaron Nola – Catholic High School, Louisiana… FB: 86-89, CB: 71-73
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Toss It Around named SS Phil Evans as the 11th top prospect in the upcoming draft.
This the best ranking for Evans in the mock draft world; however , he has had considerable coverage from Sully (24th), Draft Site (17th), 5-Tool (27th), and PG (31st).
I’ve got Evans currently as the 3rd top shortstop, behind Christian Lopes and Jason Esposito. Plus glove… gap hitter… only average runner… hits to all fields… quick release… soft hands… .489 average as a junior… vernally commited to San Diego State.
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T.I.A. is also very high on 6-4, 215 Oregon LHP Tyler Anderson. Fanhouse was also big fans in July when they ranked him as the 12th prospect overall of all the players they had seen. Anderson went on to playeying for Team USA in August, highlighted by an August 3 game of 5.0-IP, 0-R, 2-H, 6-K against China. Throws four pitches for strikes including a 88-92 sitting fastball.
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CBB -named IF K C Serna as the 080th top player in the upcoming draft.He’s 6-0, 185 and plays for Oregon. R/R with strong arm, decent speed, and plays adequate defence. His gap power is excellent and he also pitches.
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Featured player of the Week: - RHP Nick Burdi – 6-3, 185 – Downers Grove High School, Illinois - FB tops 95… starred in TOS… quick arm… ¾ arm slot… plus movement… committed to Louisville… 83-85 slider… 79-82 change-up… excellent execution… the talk of the WWBA tournament.
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Hey players! It’s coming up to beginning of the National Letter of Intent season, which begins November 10th - PG link - for the do’s and don’t, compliments of PG.
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