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1. George Springer – Connecticut – 2009: .358, 16-HR, 57-RBI…
12-20-9 – named 2nd team AA 2010 NCBWA
1-4: named to the 2010 Preseason All-Big East First Team as named by a vote of conference coaches: OF George Springer, So., UConn -.358 BA, 16 HR, 57 RBIs
6-12-10 from: - http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/wait-til-next-year-2011-draft-preview - Outfield - You can’t help but root for Connecticut outfielder George Springer (.337/.491/.658), who ranked seventh in Keith Law’s Cape Cod prospect rankings last summer. Springer followed it up with an amazing spring, where he went 33-for-35 in his steal attempts, hit 18 home runs, and walked SIXTY times. Throw in 70 strikeouts (ranking fourth in the nation), which will tell you his biggest weakness
6-14-10 from: - http://prospectinsider.com/360mock.php - 2011 Mock Draft – 8 Kansas City George Springer, OF – Connecticut
6-29 from: - Andy Seiler Mock Draft - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/6/28/1541924/andys-first-2011-top-50#storyjump - 11. George Springer, OF, Connecticut
7-1 from: - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/6/30/1544396/pats-first-2011-top-50#storyjump – Pat Hickey Mock Draft – 26. George Springer, OF, Connecticut
7-1 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com – 2011 Mock Draft – 19. George Springer- OF, Connecticut
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 – George Springer OF UConn - Fast hands, explosive power. Outstanding athlete w/ wiry strength. Impact hitter at next level. Plus present power.
7-3 from: - http://milbprospects.blogspot.com/2010/07/early-version-of-top-50-prospects-for.html - Top 50 - 44 George Springer , OF , Connecticut
7-4 from: - http://pnrscouting.com/articles_teamusacollegiate_trialroster_07042010.html - UConn’s George Springer has big helium potential -- already showing above-average power and plus-plus speed. Springer’s batting eye rivals most on the Trials Roster, with only Rendon (65 BB) topping Springer’s 60 BB, but his on-base skills fall just shy of elite due to a swing that generates plenty of torque but comes with some holes. Striking out in just under 25% of his plate appearances, Springer will rely on his defense, power and speed to stake a claim to the final Roster -- with the talented arms coming at him, it is uncertain how Springer’s swing will play over the next week.
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). George Springer (Connecticut) laced a one-out single to left then swiped second and third before crossing home on Fontana’s shot to right field.
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). Ramirez, who was 1-for-4 from the plate with a run scored, allowed the only hit surrendering a leadoff triple to George Springer (Connecticut) in the seventh to straight-away center. Springer would score later on a sac fly off the bat of Nolan Fontana (Florida).
7-19 from: - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/7/17/1574115/all-questions-answered#comments - Potential middle of the order hitter and an easy first round candidate. Works pitchers pretty well, and his best tool is plus raw power. Also a good runner and could be a very good corner outfielder. I really like him quite a bit, and even though he swings and misses a little too much, I think he’s the best chance for an impact hitter in the college outfield class in 2011.
7-21 from: - http://web.usabaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100721&content_id=12459656&vkey=recap_usab - George Springer (Connecticut) collected two hits and drove in three runs to pace Team USA to an 8-4 win over the Omaha Diamond Spirit of the MINK League Tuesday night at E.A. Fricke Field. Springer, who played all three positions in the outfield Tuesday, singled in the fourth with the bases loaded pushing CNT's lead to 5-0. After Brian Johnson (Florida) walked with the bases juiced, Springer sent a 1-2 offering back up the middle scoring Nolan Fontana (Florida) and Ryan Wright (Louisville) extending the lead to 5-0.
7-23-10 from: - http://pnrscouting.com/articles_teamusacollegiate_finalroster_07212010.html - USA CNT Roster Breakdown, Spring Stat Links and Trials Notes: - George Springer CF So. Univ. of Connecticut - Trials Notes: Springer was one of the most exciting players at the CNT Trials, showing high 1st Round potential along in spite of some inconsistencies at the plate. Like Mahtook, Springer is a physical specimen with big arms and a wide upper-body tapered into a strong core and high waist. He moves very well in the outfield showing solid closing speed and enough feel to play either center field or right field this Summer (likely returning to center for UConn in 2011). Springer shows above-average arm strength with some carry, and a chance for a little more as he continues to refine his release. Offensively, he's unrefined in his weight transfer and timing, and can get out on his front foot, but he's strong enough to keep his hands back and still do some damage. He loads his hands high and tight to his shoulder, creating a couple sizeable holes that can be somewhat exploited by more advanced pitching, though his bat speed does a decent job of helping his hands to catch-up and get to where they need to be. Springer generates good backspin and carry, with the potential for true plus power or better as he irons out his timing and more regularly squares the ball. Springer also runs the bases very well, excelling at agitating the pitcher and catcher, and showing good awareness in taking the extra base whenever possible. He is emerging as a potential early 1st Rounder and could see himself off the board in the top ten if all goes well. His summer with wood will be important, as well, as he works to show scouts that the holes in his swing are not too greatly magnified by taking away the metal bat.
7-25: - www.fanhouse.com: - Fanhouse Top 70 Prospects - 2. George Springer, OF, UConn
8-5 from: - http://thecollegebaseballblog.com/2010/08/05/team-usa-defeats-japan-to-advance-to-fisu-championship-game/#more-28750 - George Springer (Connecticut) hit a grand slam as USA defeated host team Japan 4-2 in semi-final action at the V FISU World University Baseball Championships inside Yokohama Stadium Thursday night. With the win, USA (16-2) will make its fourth-straight appearance in the FISU gold medal game when they square off against Cuba on Saturday, Aug. 7 at 5 a.m. (EST). Trailing 1-0 in the bottom half of the first, Springer put USA up for good, 4-1, with his second home run of the summer. Nolan Fontana (Florida) drew a one-out walk, Jackie Bradley, Jr. (South Carolina) singled to left and Ryan Wright (Louisville) loaded the bases when he was plunked by a Saitoh pitch setting up Springer’s monster shot to left field that went 10 rows deep.
8-6-10 from: - link - One of the most interesting prospects this summer is University of Connecticut centerfielder George Springer. After posting an outstanding .337/.491/.658 line for the Huskies this past spring, Springer put up a strong .288/.456/.500 for Wareham in the Cape. Adding in a .302/.357/.460 line with Team USA. Unlike some high-level college performers, Springer actually has outstanding athletic tools as well. A well-above-average runner, Springer was 33-for-35 stealing bases this spring and has solid range defensively. Springer has the arm strength to shift to right field, and his best tool is his power. Springer tries to hit the ball 600 feet with every swing; good things generally happen whenever he hits the ball. However, Springer swings and misses. A lot. Springer struck out over 22% of his plate appearances last spring. Combining a long stride toward the ball with a violent, aggressive swing, Springer may always have trouble with strikeouts. But he has just about everything else you'd want in a prospect: performance, tools, defensive value, and patience.
8-4 from: - link - George Springer, OF, UConn/Wareham. Springer is a contender for the first overall pick if Anthony Rendon's ankle injury has a lasting effect into 2011. He has incredible bat speed and works deep counts, although the lack of a two-strike approach is a concern. He's an above-average runner who can throw and play center or right field, and his power potential will profile anywhere.
8-27 from: - http://xmlbscout.angelfire.com - OF George Springer Connecticut 6'3 205 R/R - a rejuvenation to a solid program that used to appear in the CWS in Omaha years back, this young man has plus tools across the board, strength is his power and pure straight away running speed, arm is plus and he has good range, instincts are ok to play either OF corner and even CF if needed. Will steal bases on occ and comps to Jeff Franceour, so he should produce some runs as a 3 or 5 hole hitter in a lineup.
9-11-10 from: - http://www.thecollegebaseballblog.com/2010/09/11/baseball-americas-top-30-cape-cod-baseball-league-prospects - Baseball America, considered by many to be the bible of amateur baseball, every season ranks the top 30 prospects who performed in the Cape Cod Baseball League. Rated second was slugging outfielder George Springer (UConn) of the Wareham Gatemen, who hit .288 with three homers and seven RBI in just 16 games, while fellow Wareham and UConn teammate Matt Barnes was ranked third after posting a 1-2 record with 20 strikeouts and a 2.18 ERA.
9-17-10 from: - http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/draft/chat/2010/2610683.html - Is George Springer the best hitter in the draft not named Rendon? Does he have 5 tool potential? John Manuel: He may be the best position-player prospect, but he's not the best hitter, not in terms of a present grade. Springer was a lot of fun to watch with Team USA and has true 5-tool potential but his hit tool is pretty far from what it will need to be in the big leagues. The guy struck out 70 times in the Big East this year. The Big East was better than usual, but how often would he have struck out in, say, the SEC? Just an awful lot of swing and miss there, with 16 more K's in 52 Cape at-bats. That said, you could see him make in-game adjustments with Team USA, and he probably has more bat speed than his competition. He's as fun a player as there is to watch in college baseball in terms of tools; wish there were more guys like George Springer every year.
http://www.draftsite.com/article/2011-MLB-Draft-Preview-College-Hitters/43 - At this point Springer is more of a swinger than he is a hitter. The tool that is going to carry him is going to be his power. With a long, lean, athletic build at 6’3" and 200 lbs, Springer has room to grow and it should allow him to hit for more power down the road. At the plate, he produces very good bat speed and loft in his swing. Presently, he is more a pull hitter, which isn’t a big surprise at this age. However he can get into trouble by cheating some, and diving for the ball instead of staying back. In the field his arm and speed are at average or a tick below, but should be more than enough for left field at the next level.
10-21-10 from BA: - Jim Callis: Springer, a center fielder from Connecticut, is the best college athlete in next year's draft. He's not the best college position player—Rice third baseman Anthony Rendon is better. I think Springer will be on the board, because the first three picks figure to be Rendon and a couple of college pitchers from a deep college pitching crop. Next year's draft looks a lot stronger than 2010's.
11-8-10 from: - http://diamondscapescouting.com/rankings_usacnttop15_09082010.html -
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Connecticut (Jr.) - Springer scores off the charts for physicality and athleticism, possessing a broad and tapered upper-body, high waist and bulging arms and legs. He moves well in the outfield, shows above-average arm strength with room to improve as he refines his set-up and release on his throws. At the plate, the UConn center fielder has plus bat speed, strong wrists and explosive raw power. His on-field performance, however, lags behind his physical tools. This spring, he struck out in just under 25% of his plate appearances, struggling with some holes in his swing and inconsistencies in his weight transfer. These troubles carried over to the summer, where Springer failed to make consistent hard contact, though he was able to cut down on his strikeout rate. All-in-all, the summer was a mixed bag for the talented outfielder. His physical tools were clearly on display, and he carries with him one of the highest ceilings in the entire 2011 draft class. Questions still remain, however, as to how much ironing out of his swing and approach will be needed for him to tap into the big offensive upside.
11-11-10 from: - http://xmlbscout.angelfire.com - #8 - OF George Springer Connecticut 6'3 205 R/R - a rejuvenation to a solid program that used to appear in the CWS in Omaha years back, this young man has plus tools across the board, strength is his power and pure straight away running speed, arm is plus and he has good range, instincts are ok to play either OF corner and even CF if needed. Will steal bases on occ and comps to Jeff Franceour, so he should produce some runs as a 3 or 5 hole hitter in a lineup. Mike Schmidt sure did strike out often, earlier in his beginning years with the Phillies, scouts should look the other way when he swings and misses and just relish to run production and defensive ability this guy is going to produce in the BIGS!
11-11-10 from: - http://www.tossitaround.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9256:top-70-prospects-for-the-2011-draft-2&catid=92:prospect-news&Itemid=127 - George Springer is one of the rare players in the game of baseball that can hit for power and also have a great deal of speed. Springer is an all around athlete that always plays the game with a high level of intensity. He has tremendous potential especially as a power hitter at the next level. Springer had a very good sophomore season for the Huskies as he finished the season with a .337 average, 18 homeruns and 62 RBI. The other part of his game that has drawn some major attention is his speed on the base paths. During the season he stole 33 bases and was only caught 2 times. This is a major plus especially for someone who has the ability to drive the ball out of the ballpark. The one part of the game that Springer will need to work on is his contact at the plate. In 243 plate appearances on the season, Springer struck out 70 times. He also showed good plate discipline as he walked 60 times on the season but the strikeout number will be something that he needs to improve upon if he wants to remain an everyday player at the next level. Springer has a very good glove in the outfield and he displayed this during his sophomore season as he only made 1 error on the season. He also has a very good arm in the outfield and has the ability to keep the runners in check on the base paths. George Springer has a great amount of talent and will surely be a factor when the first day of the draft rolls around in June. He has the ability to become a 5-tool player at the next level and become a superstar. Springer was drafted when he was coming out of high school but he was drafted very late in the 48th round by the Minnesota Twins. He passed on the chance to play for the Twins and headed to UConn. This proved to be a very good decision as he has done nothing but impress in his 2 years on Campus. He has developed nicely and become a true threat to all of the opponents that face him. His draft stock has sky rocketed since being drafted in 2008. He has moved into an elite class of players and should be a top 5 draft pick in the 2011 draft.
2. Jackie Bradley –
4-7-10 from: http://www.pgcrosschecker.com/articles/DisplayArticle.aspx?article=2253 - OF Jackie Bradley (South Carolina): Bradley may have set a record in his quick return from a broken hamate bone this spring, so don’t expect to see his true power this spring. He is hitting .360-2-13. He’s a high-level hitter when healthy, with just enough speed to impact the game. His throwing arm? Bradley threw 101 mph from right field at Perfect Game’s 2008 Pre-Draft Showcase.
6-12-10 from: - http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/wait-til-next-year-2011-draft-preview - Outfield - Best Player: Jackie Bradley Jr., CF, South Carolina, .367/.468/.585. Those of you that follow Aaron Fitt on the college beat at Baseball America know his affinity for Bradley Jr., who is the best combination of tools and performance in this draft class. Bradley Jr. is a very smooth baseball player that has never been out of sorts in the SEC, and has just started to tap into his power potential. The Gamecocks were simply not the same when he was out of the lineup with a broken hand earlier this season.
6-13 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702 - OF, Jackie Bradley, S. Carolina, 5'10 175, L/R, runs well, puts the bat on the ball, playable arm and range to be a 4th OF off the bench, just doesn't have that power to generate any excitement for me, but clubs love him.
6-14-10 from: - http://prospectinsider.com/360mock.php - 2011 Mock Draft – 10 Chicago-A Jackie Bradley, OF -- South Carolina
6-15-10 from: - http://www.deepleagues.com/?p=1830 – 2011 Mock Draft - 2. Pittsburgh Pirates Jackie Bradley, Jr. OF, South Carolina
6-22-10 from: - http://projectprospect.com/article/2010/06/19/college-world-series-scouting-preview - The Gamecocks have one of the top position player prospects for 2011 in Jackie Bradley Jr. A strong runner with a smooth left-handed swing, Bradley has a chance to go in the first round if he can improve on a very strong 2010 campaign in which he lead team in both batting average and on-base percentage, hitting .371/.477/.587 with more walks (38) than strikeouts (31). Bradley often gets compared to Denard Span, and while that may be an easy comp based on position and skin color, Bradley and Span actually do share similar skill sets and some mechanical similarities in their swings.
6-23-10 from: - http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/college/postseason/college-world-series/2010/2610232.html - But facing elimination against top-seeded Arizona State, the Gamecocks won in big and sexy fashion Tuesday afternoon. South Carolina banged out eight hits—highlighted by a three-run homer by Jackie Bradley Jr. Bradley, a sophomore center fielder, went 3-for-4 with a career-high four RBIs and is now 5-for-8 in Omaha. He is also hitting .458/.545/.806 with six homers and 26 RBIs in his current 18-game hitting streak.
6-23 from: - http://www.sportingnews.com/blog/MLB_Draft#ixzz0rj9JFPjP - Later, in the postgame press conference, South Carolina center fielder Jackie Bradley Jr. displayed a quiet, unassuming demeanor despite going 3-for-4 with three runs and four RBIs. Three of those ribbies came via home run that helped fuel an eight-run Gamecocks outburst in the second inning.
6-25 from: - http://www.deepleagues.com/?p=1878 - But according to this report, Bradley’s throws from right field during Perfect Game’s scouting showcase were clocked at 101 mph (only faster velocity I could find was something that claimed Jarred Cosart hit 103). I’m not an expert on outfield throwing velocities (how fast are Ichiro’s throws?) and how much velocity should factor into grading an outfielder’s arm, but assuming the elite arm strength is legitimate, what makes Bradley’s defense special is he combines it with excellent speed and great instincts running down fly balls in CF. As this writer says, Bradley has “the range and speed of a CF and the arm of a RF.” He can also hit. At the plate, Bradley is batting .374 this season with 13 home runs and 58 RBI’s. The strikeout/walk ratio is also impressive, as he’s leading his team with 39 bb’s as compared to 33 k’s. I have heard some reports describing him as a raw hitter, but judging from those statistics and the few at bats I have seen, plate discipline does not appear to be a serious problem. One question is whether he can hit for power. The collegiate power numbers are good, but although based upon a small sample size, he had zero hitting with wood bats in the cape league. Moreover, he is not a particularly big guy (5’10, 175), so I thought going into the CWS the reason for not ranking him high would be an inability to hit for power. But I have been really impressed with his swing and bat speed in the CWS, and it’s difficult to imagine the power will not arrive.
6-29 from: - Andy Seiler Mock Draft - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/6/28/1541924/andys-first-2011-top-50#storyjump - 10. Jackie Bradley, OF, South Carolina
7-1 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com – 2011 Mock Draft – 8. Jackie Bradley Jr.- OF, South Carolina
7-3 from: - http://milbprospects.blogspot.com/2010/07/early-version-of-top-50-prospects-for.html - Top 50 - 9 Jackie Bradley , OF , South Carolina
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. - Jackie Bradley, Jr. (South Carolina) knotted the game at one in the bottom half of the frame scoring on a passed ball after collecting the first of his two base knocks on a shot to left field.
7-4 from: - http://pnrscouting.com/articles_teamusacollegiate_trialroster_07042010.html - The tools-rich outfield crop begins with College World Series star Jackie Bradley, Jr., center fielder for the National Champion South Carolina Gamecocks. Bradley is a four-tool “now” talent with the chance to grow into more power as he continues to mature. He posted a slash line of .371/.477/.587 on the Spring and had one of the best CWS performances in this year’s tournament in Omaha, slashing .345/.424/.621 while totaling 10 H, 1 2B, 2 HR, 3 BB, 6 SO and 1 HBP in 33 PA
7-10 from: - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/7/10/1562916/all-questions-answered#comments - There isn’t anyone that compares to Jackie Bradley in recent years of the draft. He has enough polish to move quickly through the minors, and that’s a little more rare from college outfielders recently. Most of the better collegiate hitters have been in the infield or at corner spots, while Bradley projects for center field. I think he’ll be an interesting player to follow, and his left-handed hitting status makes him very, very intriguing.
7-17 from: - http://thecollegebaseballblog.com/2010/07/17/jackie-bradley-jr-continues-to-enjoy-the-ride - Jackie Bradley Jr. had a breakthrough 2010 College World Series by carrying the Gamecocks to the College World Series title. Mark Rafferty and myself attended the South Carolina batting practices where we were thoroughly impressed with Bradley’s swing and plate discipline. Once the games started, his talent would transfer over as he was a force with every at-bat being an intense challenge to get him out which led him to being named the 2010 CWS Most Outstanding Player. Bradley Jr. is spending the summer with the USA Collegiate National Team where the team is 4-0 with a victory over Coastal Plains League Fayetteville Swampdogs and defeating the Korean team three times. He is currently hitting .267 with four runs scored.
7-23-10 from: - http://pnrscouting.com/articles_teamusacollegiate_finalroster_07212010.html - USA CNT Roster Breakdown, Spring Stat Links and Trials Notes: - Jackie Bradley, Jr. - CF So. Univ. of South Carolina - Trials Notes: Jackie Bradley, Jr.'s national coming-out party was the National Championship run this May, culminating in Omaha, but his elite tool set was far from an unknown to those who follow college ball. The South Carolina center fielder is a plus runner with a 65 arm, advanced defensive actions up-the-middle and the potential for a plus hit tool at the next level. In the field, JBJ moves very well gap-to-gap, covering a large amount of real estate, and sets himself up fairly well on his throws (though he can sail the ball when he doesn't get over his front leg and on top of the ball). At the plate, he has a good understanding of the strikezone and a solid approach. His hands are quick and strong to the ball, causing the ball to jump, and his swing flows smoothly from hips to hands. While the power is still developing, he has the strong core, strong forearms and bat speed for it to become a weapon at the next level. He showed the ability to generate hard contact pole-to-pole, and should be an elite top-of-the-order threat for USA this Summer and for SC next Spring. He's a legit top-half of the 1st Round talent right now.
7-25: - www.fanhouse.com: - Fanhouse Top 70 Prospects - 6. Jackie Bradley Jr., OF, South Carolina
8-27 from: - http://xmlbscout.angelfire.com - OF Jackie Bradley South Carolina 5'10 175 L/R - gamer with tools, pluses are instincts and quickness, with very quick bat that generates enough power to hit 8-10 HR in pro ball and be top of lineup guy or down the ladder lineup guy to help ignite late rallies. Throws well enough to stay in CF with range to alleys and instincts to get jumps to keep runners honest rounding third. Solid runner, not a burner however but will steal occ bases.
9-17-10 from: - http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/draft/chat/2010/2610683.html - How good can Jackie Bradley Jr be? Aaron Fitt: He's a legit five-tool talent. Now, it might be average or slightly better tools across the board, but he could be a 70 defender in center field. Scouts rave about his instincts, which really play in all facets of his game. I think he can be an everyday center fielder in the big leagues, with 15-20 homers a year, 15-20 steals, a .270-.300 average and gold glove defense. That's a nice package.
10-7-10: - 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.
11-5-10 from: - http://www.tossitaround.com/baseball-news/prospect-news/8862-top-70-prospects-for-the-2011-draft-6.html - Jackie Bradley Jr. became a household name around America during the 2010 College World Series. He helped the Game Cocks to the College World Series title and was named to the all-tournament team. Bradley was one of the top players for South Carolina all season as he led the team in many offensive categories. He led the team with a .368 average 12 homeruns and 60 RBI. He was second on the team with 89 hits on the year. Bradley is one of the best all around players in the country as he can hit, run, and field, all at a high level of excellence. He has the tools to become a great 5-tool at the next level and will make a difference for whatever team that drafts him. The maturity he shows at the plate is beyond his years and he should be able to excel through the minor league system and be making his major league debut before too long. His abilities at the plate and his defensive skills will make him a front runner to be one of the first players selected in the draft. With his skills and all of the players that South Carolina has returning, look for them to be making a run for back to back titles. Jackie Bradley Jr. has done nothing but impress with his first 2 years in college. Expectations are high for him during his junior season and he is ready to meet and exceed all of those expectations. It will be interesting to see how he lives up to the hype and if he can handle the pressure. If he is able to have another great year then he will be looked at as one of the top prospects for the 2011 draft. Teams are chomping at the bit to try and sign Bradley. He is a player that has the special ability to be able to be able to change the momentum of a game in so many ways. He can get a big base hit, or drive the ball out the park, or he can steal a base and set the team up for the win. He also can change the game defensively with a great catch or throwing a runner out who is trying to advance. Bradley will be a name to look out for in the future.
11-2-10 from: - http://milbprospects.blogspot.com/2010/11/top-25-under-25now-and-in-2015.html - 19. Jackie Bradley, CF, South Carolina - Where he came from: Bradley will be one of the first bats off the board in the 2011 draft out of South Carolina. Why he’s here: Bradley had an exceptional College World Series last year and could have 5 average or better tools. Bradley's main issue tight now is his power. He had some wrist problems last year, so he still has a chance to put that issue to bed. Where he’s headed: Bradley could be an above average CF with the ability to hit .300, steal 25 bases and hit 15 HR's. A better version of Denard Span is what I envision, and that is not a knock against Span.
11-8-10 from: - http://diamondscapescouting.com/rankings_usacnttop15_09082010.html -
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South Carolina (Jr.) - JBJ lacks the immense ceiling of Springer, but is a safer bet to reach his still impressive upside as an above-average center fielder with top-of-the-order skills. While the average fan was likely first introduced to the Gamecocks's star during this year's College World Series in Omaha, Bradley's breakout was already well in the rear-view. He is a plus to plus-plus defender up-the-middle with excellent range to the gaps and a plus arm. He closes well and has the athleticism to make the spectacular play to his sides, coming in, and heading back on the ball. At the plate, Bradley has an advanced approach and compact swing capable of producing loud linedrives from pole-to-pole. There is enough bat speed and leverage to project some power as he matures and learns to use his above-average strikezone command and pitch-ID to pick out balls to drive. Bradley was caught expanding the strikezone some this summer, but his track record gives enough comfort that no serious red flags were raised. He will enter the spring as one of the top outfielders in the nation and is on the short list of positional players with a chance to go in the first handful of picks.
11-11-10 from: - http://xmlbscout.angelfire.com - #12 - OF Jackie Bradley South Carolina 5'10 175 L/R - gamer with tools, pluses are instincts and quickness, with very quick bat that generates enough power to hit 8-10 HR in pro ball and be top of lineup guy or down the ladder lineup guy to help ignite late rallies. Throws well enough to stay in CF with range to alleys and instincts to get jumps to keep runners honest rounding third. Solid runner, not a burner however but will steal occ bases.
3. Travis Harrison:
6-13 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702 - IF-OF, Travis Harrison, Tustin HS, Calif, 6'2 220 R/R, runs good underway, solid dead read FB hitter with plus power, consistency vs mediocre pitching is biggest qualm.
6-15-10 from: - http://www.deepleagues.com/?p=1830 – 2011 Mock Draft - 5. Arizona Diamondbacks Travis Harrison 1B, Orange County, CA
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 - LF, Travis Harrison, 6'2 220, R/R, strong upper body, arm strength and power in his bat for sure, ran 4.5 to 1b on IF grounder, called a hit? Supposedly ran sub 7.0, 60, but this kids way to the next level will be the bat. It's definitely there and he's slimmmed down a bit since last year, another good indication of progress. Now lets find him a position and see if he can keep hitting.
6-29 from: - Andy Seiler Mock Draft -http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/6/28/1541924/andys-first-2011-top-50#storyjump - 7. Travis Harrison, OF, Tustin HS (CA)
7-1 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com – 2011 Mock Draft – 9. Travis Harrison- OF, Tustin HS
7-1 from: - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/6/30/1544396/pats-first-2011-top-50#storyjump – Pat Hickey Mock Draft – 6. Travis Harrison, 3B, Tustin 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 – Travis Harrison OF Tustin HS (Calif.) - Very advanced prep bat. Physically mature w/ big present power and athleticism.
7-3 from: - http://milbprospects.blogspot.com/2010/07/early-version-of-top-50-prospects-for.html - Top 50 - 7 Travis Harrison , OF/3B , Tustin (Calif.) HS
7-8 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?q=Y&a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702&p=3 - My son has played with Travis Harrison for the last three years. He does rake against good pitching and gets handled by mediocre and bad pitching, which leads to make up questions for me. How many aces do you see in the pros maybe one a series, you make your living on the mediocre and bad pitchers. He has a bad body that is going to get worse, doesnt throw well, the only spot for him on the diamond is at first base and then his power does not project as a top notch player. He is a great kid and his team loves him but ask them and man for man will say good player but don’t believe the hype.
7-13-10 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com – top 10 high school outfielders: - 1. Travis Harrison- Tustin HS
7-25: - www.fanhouse.com: - Fanhouse Top 70 Prospects - 9. Travis Harrison, OF, Tustin HS (Calif.)
http://diamondscapescouting.com/articles_aflacallamerican2010_10playerstowatch_08152010.html - OF/CIF, Tustin HS (Calif.) -- Harrison's stock has fallen some since last October when he squared ball after ball down in Jupiter during the WWBA World Championship. Owner of some of the best raw power at the high school ranks, Harrison has developed some leak in his swing and had a tough time barreling the ball in Long Beach last weekend. He entered the summer as a favorite to go in the 1st Round, and his upside is impossible to ignore, but the results have not sparkled over the past few months. However, a strong showing tonight against the elite arms of the high school class could assuage a lot of fears that he has stagnated offensively.
8-19-10 from: - http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=4935 - As a high schooler, Harrison looks like a brute. There is some Matt Williams to his overall build and gait, although I don’t know if Harrison is quite that athletic. He has some pretty big hands and forearms along with a mature, somewhat barrel-chested build, and he looks somewhat like a throw-back (although that may have just been the lack of batting gloves speaking to me). The power in his swing is obvious, using his big frame and strong forearms and wrists to punish the baseball. He swung on top of a ball in the fifth inning and he was able to muscle the ball through the left side of the infield for an RBI single. For most hitters, that’s a weak groundout, and he also put on a display in the home run derby despite being out-slugged by the more diminutive Francisco Lindor.
8-27 from: - http://xmlbscout.angelfire.com - OF-1B Travis Harrison Tustin HS, California 6'2 220 R/R - quality power hitter with strength in his bat with very good bat speed, tends to arm swing on pitches up in zone but can hit them with authority which means he's a beast as far as strength goes, will occ chase pitches off-speed and out of zone, but will hurt your fb especially if it's down the middle. Better on the way runner, showed 6.7, 60 type speed, but 4.45 and 4.5 out of box as RHH, arm strength is there to play either corner OF or IF position, fielding mechanics are rough but playable. Eventually a 1B guy for sure. 25 HR 280 hitter with 15-20 sb's and 90 rbi's guy?! It's all there!
8-31-10 from: - http://www.prospectwire.com/pw/article.php?id=142 - Travis Harrison - OF, 6'2" 225, R/R, Tustin HS (CA) - If Harrison does not hit as a professional player, most scouts will be quite surprised. He has shown his ability with the bat since his freshman year and even when he isn't going all that well, which he wasn't in Long Beach, Harrison is still a productive hitter. He is an RBI man with plus raw power and though he might only be an average hitter at best, his hits are not soft. In many ways he reminds me of Carlos Quentin of the White Sox.
9-17-10 from: - http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/draft/chat/2010/2610683.html - Is Travis Harrison anything more than a power bat? What other tools of his grade well? Conor Glassey: Yeah, a team that's going to draft Harrison is going to be doing it for the bat only. He ran a 7.09 60 at Area Codes, so he's a 40 runner. He'll probably start out at 3B, but is likely to wind up in LF or 1B. But he's big and strong and has some of the best raw power in this year's high school class.
10-1-10 from: - http://www.prospectwire.com/pw/article.php?id=149 - Travis Harrison (#2) is a righthanded hitter like Gallagher known for his “loud” line-drives. At 6’1”, 215 lbs, Harrison is on the mature side but can still carry more strength. Like Gallagher, Harrison has a plus arm, but he’s more likely drafted as a third baseman or outfielder. In the long run, first base is a good possibility.
11-2-10 from: - http://www.tossitaround.com/baseball-news/prospect-news/8562-top-70-prospects-for-the-2011-draft-10.html - Travis Harrison may be one of the most talented offensive players that will be available when the draft comes around next June. Harrison is a jack of all trades as he plays several positions for Tustin High School in California. He has a big strong frame as he is listed at 6’2 215. Harrison burst onto the baseball scene during his sophomore year when he was on fire at the plate. During that season he hit .556 with 8 homeruns and 18 RBI. He had one of the most prolific offensive seasons in school history. Another part of his game that makes him unique is his speed on the bases. He went 16 for 17 stealing bases during his sophomore season. Teams were reluctant to pitch to Harrison during his junior year as his average dropped a little bit but he still showed that he had immense power. It is unsure what position best suits Harrison for the next level. He has played the infield and could be a very good 3rd baseman, but many people feel that his speed and power will land him at a corner outfield spot when he makes the jump to the next level. Travis Harrison is heading into his senior year and will be looking for another stellar season at the plate. He will have a tough decision to make when the season comes to an end as he has made a verbal commitment to play baseball for USC. With the amount of pure talent that he has shown as a young developing high school student, he will also be drawing a lot of attention from major league teams. Even if it looks like he is headed to campus, we may see a team still draft him in the higher rounds. He has so much talent and can be a game changer at the next level. A team will be willing to pay him the big bucks to go straight to the pros. No matter what he decides Travis Harrison is someone to keep an eye out for in the future.
11-5-10: - http://xmlbscout.angelfire.com - Now onto Travis Harrison. I've seen posts on message boards, that the kid doesn't pony up vs mediocre competition, he dogs it, yadda yadda bing bang. You know what? That's all hockeypuck, folks! Did Travis really run under 7.0 in the 60? YES!! Why did he run over 7.0 at the Area Code games? Well, first, who timed Travis at the Area Code games? How many watches were on him? How was he feeling that day? How was his warm up routine? And if you have seen him run better before, is it possible he could have ran a tad slower for some reason? If you said yes to any of those questions, then you know why I am adamant that Travis runs better than 7.09 in the 60. I don't mean any disrespect to the Area Code games or anyone who timed him slower, but I've seen ML runners run up to 4 tenths of a sec slower for some odd reason then come back a week or two later and run what I saw them run before which to me is legit. Also, I really watch the runner even with the stop watch on them, to look to see if they are stiff legged, if they are chicken wing running, running with their arms flailing out sideways, grinding their upper body, etc. If they run easy and quickly with great body movement, they have to be able to run. I have seen kids run 6.3 in the 60, only to be stiff as boards and not create any bat speed or throwing arm strength and are best on a running track to be honest or a football field, but as a defensive back, because if they are stiff in the upper body, how the heck are they going to be able to catch a pass thrown to them? Period, end of story!
11-5-10: - http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=5095 – WWBA stars - LF/3B Travis Harrison (ABD Bulldogs): The following could be listed for any number of players but it seems most appropriate for Harrison, whose entry in the Perfect Game Database has 32 (!) different lines for events dating back to 2005. To Players and Parents from the Class of 2012 and Beyond: It seems fairly common for some agents/advisors and college coaches to tell players that they don’t need to go to events such as Jupiter, “that they have already done enough” to impress the scouts and they “don’t want to risk hurting their stock.” This type of “advice” is both absurd and selfish. These individuals are solely looking to protect their own self-interests and do not have the interests of the players in mind. Baseball players get better by playing often and playing against the best competition possible. If a player can’t compete at a particular event due to injury or conflicts with academic work/another sport or because of family financial issues, we can all respect that. But no self-respecting baseball person will give anything but disdain to an individual who either advises or participates in not competing at the highest level simply to avoid the perception of potential harm. Getting back to Travis Harrison: Harrison has probably been seen by more scouts more often than any player in the 2011 class. But he’s a ballplayer, that’s what his self-identity is and what his future is. Playing on a back field after his ABD Bulldogs had surprisingly been eliminated from playoff contention, Harrison hit what might have been the longest home run in WWBA history according to witnesses in his first at bat, then tripled off the wall in his second at bat. There was no “I don’t need to do this” in his makeup, even after 32 events and hundreds of at-bats and nothing on the line to play for. There was a chance to play ball and get better and help his teammates and Harrison took it. Just like he always has.
11-11-10 from: - http://xmlbscout.angelfire.com - #17 - OF-1B Travis Harrison Tustin HS, California 6'2 220 R/R - quality power hitter with strength in his bat with very good bat speed, tends to arm swing on pitches up in zone but can hit them with authority which means he's a beast as far as strength goes, will occ chase pitches off-speed and out of zone, but will hurt your fb especially if it's down the middle. Better on the way runner, showed 6.7, 60 type speed, but 4.45 and 4.5 out of box as RHH, arm strength is there to play either corner OF or IF position, fielding mechanics are rough but playable. Eventually a 1B guy for sure. 25 HR 280 hitter with 15-20 sb's and 90 rbi's guy?! It's all there!
4. Bubba Starling:
6-29 from: - Andy Seiler Mock Draft - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/6/28/1541924/andys-first-2011-top-50#storyjump - 29. Bubba Starling, OF/RHP, Gardner Edgerton HS (KS)
7-1 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com – 2011 Mock Draft – 35. Bubba Starling- OF/RHP, Gardner Edgerton
7-3 from: - http://milbprospects.blogspot.com/2010/07/early-version-of-top-50-prospects-for.html - Top 50 - 20 Bubba Starling , RHP , Gardner Edgerton HS, Gardner, Kan.
7/6 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. - Bubba Starling registered a hit and RBI to round out the National
7-13-10 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com – top 10 high school outfielders: - 3. Bubba Starling- Gardner-Edgerton HS
7-27-10 from: - http://www.prospectwire.com/pw/article.php?id=98 - Bubba Starling, OF/RHP, Gardner-Edgerton (KS) HS - I unfortunately left Cary before Starling pitched at the Tournament of Stars, so I only saw him as a position player. From what I saw and from knowing that the University of Nebraska intends to use him as a primary outfielder and secondary reliever, I’ll list Starling first as an outfielder. He didn’t throw that well from right over the week, but he was accurate, got good reads on fly balls, and showed some bat-head ability from the right side. At 6’3”, 210 lbs, Starling will grow into big league power and runs average to plus, depending on whether you look at his home-to-first or his 60 yard-dash. Starling is actually a three-way prospect; he’s signed with Nebraska on a football scholarship to play quarterback.
8-6 from: - link - Starling, of Gardner-Edgerton (Gardner, Kan.), went two innings and gave up one run on one hit with two strikeouts and also had an RBI double in the first inning to lead the Chicago White Sox to a 6-3 victory over the Washington Nationals in the late game Thursday. He faced Washington's Dylan Davis, an all-state standout from Redmond, Wash., who gave up two runs in his only inning of work.
8-11-10 from: - http://baseballanalysts.com - Derek “Bubba” Starling (Edgerton, Gardner, KN) led the White Sox to a victory, pitching two innings (2-1-1-1-1-2) and knocking in the first run with a ground-rule double that the left fielder lost in the sun. His fastball sat in the high 80s and touched 90. The righthander has reportedly thrown in the low 90s but hasn't pitched much this summer. He hit .339/.474/.532 with three HR and 16 BB and 12 SO in 78 PA and tossed 4.1 scoreless innings with 7 SO and only 1 BB for Team USA last month. The tall and lanky Starling (6-5, 195) is an outstanding two-sport athlete who has verbally committed to play baseball and quarterback at Nebraska. The five-tool player ran a 6.56 in the 60-yard dash, tied for the fifth-fastest time in the SPARQ testing on the first day of the Area Code Games.
http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/high-school/events/under-armour-preseason-all-america-tournament/2010/2610524.html - OF/RHP - Gardner-Edgerton HS, Gardner, Kan. Starling is a talented athlete who some say is the best prep athlete in Kansas state history. On the baseball field, Starling plays the outfield and pitches. He shows five-tool potential as a position player. He has a quick bat with power, runs a 6.53-second 60-yard dash and shows a 90-94 mph fastball on the mound. Starling is committed to play quarterback and baseball at Nebraska.
8-15-10 from: - http://insider.espn.go.com/mlb/blog?name=mlb_draft&action=login&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fmlb%2fblog%3fname%3dmlb_draft - At the top of that list, of course, was Bubba Starling, who was extremely impressive in his inning of work, with a fastball from 89-92 mph and a hammer curveball -- the best I've seen him throw -- at 73-76 mph with good depth and two-plane break; all three outs he recorded came via the strikeout. Starling is still just throwing rather than really pitching; he doesn't get his lower half involved, especially not his hips, and between the potential for improving the delivery and the substantial physical projection he offers, it's hard to forecast future velocity below the 92-95 range.
8-16-10 from: - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/8/16/1625615/2010-under-armour-all-american#storyjump - Bubba Starling, OF, Gardner HS (Kan.) - Committed to Nebraska as a quarterback and to play baseball, Starling is one of the best athletes in the draft, and is sky-rocketing up the charts as a both a hitter and a pitcher. While he also showcased a 90-92 mph fastball and a 74-76 mph 11-5 curveball with good two-plane break on the mound, he is a true five-tool talent as a position player, with plus speed to go along with the plus arm in the outfield. At 6’5’’, 190 pounds, Starling profiles best in right field as he continues to mature and add muscle on his lean frame. At the plate, Starling displayed tremendous bat speed in batting practice using a fairly compact swing and generating good loft. During game action, Starling showed a patient approach and rarely chased after pitches out of the zone. There is some cleaning up to do, as he could benefit from starting his hands higher, but he barreled up pitches better than anyone at the event, and with his frame, the potential is there for a plus hitter with plus power.
8-16-10: - http://www.prospectwire.com/pw/article.php?id=130 - Bubba Starling, OF, Gardner-Edgerton HS (KS) - There is not much Starling can't do. At 6'5, 200, Starling has all the tools to become a legit five tool player. He has a plus arm, and is a blazer on the bases. Starling has enormous power and he showed it in BP, launching balls deep into the left field bleachers at Wrigley. Starling also pitched an inning on the mound, sitting 90-92 and flashing a devastating curve ball. He is a top pitching prospect, but his future lies in his five tool ability in the field.
8-27 from: - http://xmlbscout.angelfire.com - OF Derek "Bo" Starling Gardner-Edgerton HS, Kansas 6'4 1/2 200 R/R - put himself on the map this summer with an excellent showcase and is one of top HS QB's in nation, verbal to Nebraska. Shows above arm arm strength and has pitched with very crude mechanics but gets the job done on the hill. Runs very well especially straight away, ran sub 6.6, 60, timed at 4.5 in 40 consistently which is good for a HS QB. Still rough around the edges, but raw strength, has yet to physically mature, shows plus power and ability to steal bases with his speed. Definitely someone who's made a name for himself this summer.
9-17-10 from: - http://www.baseballamerica.com/today - To call Bubba Starling multi-talented would be an understatement. He's one of the top prospects for the 2011 draft thanks to his five-tool ability in the outfield, but he also owns a low-90s fastball on the mound and has been a highly coveted quarterback recruit. As he enters his senior year of high school, Starling knows he has some tough decisions ahead
9-17-10 from: - http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/draft/chat/2010/2610683.html - Thoughts on Bubba Starling? Specifically where he projects as a player and what his projected draft slot would be right now? Any concerns about him signing with Nebraska (where he's already commited) and playing football and baseball with the Big Red? Conor Glassey: He's an incredibly gifted athlete. He's a legit five-tool prospect in baseball that, if everything breaks right, could hit in the middle of the order and play center field. He could pitch if he wants to, although I like him much, much better as a position player. I'm sure he'd be a great option-style quarterback, if he wound up at Nebraska and he could also play D-I basketball if he were so inclined. He's just a freakishly good athlete. Google him and read about what he does on a football field. It's incredible. As a QB, he AVERAGED 11 yards per carry last year. Subscribers, of course, can also read a great feature about him that we just posted yesterday. And if you want a glimpse of him, check out Baseball America's video of him from Tournament of Stars this summer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvPULXKU2k8
8-14-10 from: - http://www.5tooltalk.com/notes-mainpage.html - Starling was the talk of the event, as his two-way skills, overall athleticism and commitment to Nebraska as a quarterback certainly created a lot of intrigue. I was pleased with what I saw of him on the mound, as he sat 89-90 with his fastball that had a little run and dip to it. He uses a compact delivery, which was somewhat surprising given his size, and overall pitched effortlessly. He started to snap off some really nice 75-77 curveballs that in my opinion were the best breaking balls thrown at the event. The future certainly looks bright for this young man, although even if he does forego football, the next question will be where his future is brighter: At the plate or on the mound?
10-18-10: - http://www.prospectwire.com/pw/article.php?id=159 - The “safety” factor of his bat is what pushed him over #2 Bubba Starling (Gardner-Edgerton HS, KS) and others. Starling is the more impressive physical specimen, standing 6’3”, 210 lbs, with the shoulders and torso to grow into a very big man. He also ran 6.5-6.6 60 yard-dashes over the summer and showed a projectable plus outfield arm. Starling’s bat has a chance to turn out, but that will be what delays his path to the majors if he spurs a football scholarship to Nebraska and signs next June.
10-18-10: - http://www.prospectwire.com/pw/article.php?id=159 - At #3 is Dwight Smith (McIntosh HS, GA), who is surprisingly similar to Flamion in the fact he’s an undersized (5’9”, 180 lbs), bat-first, lefthanded hitting outfielder with solid but unexceptional peripheral tools to go with it. Scouts will question both of their projections, but their bats should play early and big. #4 Mike Conforto (Redmond HS, WA) and #6 Aaron Brown (Chatsworth HS, CA) are a few inches taller, but essentially from the same mold: advanced lefthanded hitters with solid but unspectacular peripheral tools. #7 Travis Harrison (Tustin HS, CA) is a pure righthanded hitter with the best power of the bunch and a plus arm. Harrison has corner infield options as well.
11-11-10 from: - http://xmlbscout.angelfire.com - #31 - OF/RHP Derek "Bo" Starling Gardner-Edgerton HS, Kansas 6'4 1/2 200 R/R - put himself on the map this summer with an excellent showcase and is one of top HS QB's in nation, verbal to Nebraska. Shows above arm arm strength and has pitched with very crude mechanics but gets the job done on the hill. Runs very well especially straight away, ran sub 6.6, 60, timed at 4.5 in 40 consistently which is good for a HS QB. Still rough around the edges, but raw strength, has yet to physically mature, shows plus power and ability to steal bases with his speed. Definitely someone who's made a name for himself this summer.
5. Alex Dickerson:
4-7-10 from: http://www.pgcrosschecker.com/articles/DisplayArticle.aspx?article=2253 - OF Alex Dickerson (Indiana): The 6-3, 210-pound Dickerson doesn’t offer much on defense except playable left-field/first-base tools, but his lefthanded bat makes up for the difference. He can drive the ball out of the park to all fields, but especially to left-center, a nice attribute to see in a young power hitter. The California native is hitting .444-12-39 this spring after being selected the Big 10 Freshman of the Year in 2009.
6-12-10 from: - http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/wait-til-next-year-2011-draft-preview - Small School Sleeper: Alex Dickerson, LF, Indiana, .419/.472/.805. There just simply doesn’t exist the possibility of putting up that batting line with Indiana’s tough non-conference schedule, and not be a prospect. Dickerson will decide between USA Baseball and the Cape this summer, and is in line to follow Josh Phegley’s path from Bloomington to the first few rounds of the draft.
6-14-10: Named to 1st Team NCBWA 2010 All-America Team - OF Alex Dickerson: .419, 62-R, 24-HR, 75-RBI
6-29 from: - Andy Seiler Mock Draft - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/6/28/1541924/andys-first-2011-top-50#storyjump - 18. Alex Dickerson, OF, Indiana
7-1 from: - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/6/30/1544396/pats-first-2011-top-50#storyjump – Pat Hickey Mock Draft – 17. Alex Dickerson, OF, Indiana
7-1 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com – 2011 Mock Draft – 18. Alex Dickerson- OF, Indiana
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 – Alex Dickerson OF Indiana - Easy, game-changing type power and the ability to hit for average at the next level.
7-3 from: - http://milbprospects.blogspot.com/2010/07/early-version-of-top-50-prospects-for.html - Top 50 - 40 Alex Dickerson , OF , Indiana
7-4 from: - http://pnrscouting.com/articles_teamusacollegiate_trialroster_07042010.html - Indiana’s Alex Dickerson may have the best raw power of any player on the Trials Roster and brought that raw power to the plate in-game this Spring, launching 24 homeruns and 19 doubles as the Hoosiers’s #3 hitter. Dickerson’s offensive game isn’t limited to slugging, as he shows a solid eye at the plate and an ability to square consistently and hit for average, due in part to his ability to try and match his swing to the plane of the pitch. Most of his power is geared to right field, as he tends to load his hands a little too far from his body, limiting pop the other way but allowing him to punish anything on the inner-half. He’s raw in the field and struggles a fair amount out in left.
7-23-10 from: - http://thecollegebaseballblog.com/2010/07/23/team-usa-hammers-strike-zone-of-omaha-16-0 - In its final tune-up game before heading overseas to Taiwan and Japan, Team USA defeated the Strike Zone of Omaha 16-0 in seven innings Thursday afternoon at Warrior Field. With the win Team USA improves to 9-0 on the summer. Alex Dickerson (Indiana) added a round-tripper of his own and a team-best four RBI. Dickerson put USA on the board when he drew a bases loaded walk that scored Drew Maggi (Arizona State) who doubled to start the game. Maggi recorded his second hit of the day, a bunt single, to load the bases for Miller who singled home O’Brien with a shot to left field. Two batters later Dickerson cleared the bases after lifting a 1-2 pitch to right field for his first home run of the summer tour
7-23-10 from: - http://pnrscouting.com/articles_teamusacollegiate_finalroster_07212010.html - USA CNT Roster Breakdown, Spring Stat Links and Trials Notes: - Alex Dickerson - LF So. Indiana Univ.- Trials Notes: Dickerson is a big, strong kid that boasts 70 "now" power to the pull side but limited oppo power with wood. He loads his hands at a solid height but also a fair amount out in front of his body (towards home plate). This limits his acceleration of the barrel to contact on the outer-half and the degree to which he can let the ball travel out there. Anything middle-in, however, is in the mashing zone, and when he squares one it flies (as evidenced by the balls he launched to the treeline behind the right field wall during BP). On the bases he is a little raw, showing some uncertainty in his lines, and he was picked-off on a hesitation move to 1st that was not all that tricky. His arm strength and accuracy will limit him to left field, but he's not certain to stick there. Dickerson is at his best, defensively, when the ball has some loft and he is able to sprint to a general area and slowly zero in on it. Otherwise, his actions are a little choppy, and he likewise shows a fair amount of hesitation and uncertainty when charging the ball. The Hoosier bopper spent some time at first, and may ultimately develop into an adequate defender there. For now, he is raw with stiff movements and crude footwork.
7-25: - www.fanhouse.com: - Fanhouse Top 70 Prospects - 8. Alex Dickerson, OF, Indiana
8-6-10 from: - http://projectprospect.com/article/2010/08/05/summer-college-baseball-update - Unlike the past few years, you won't hear people complaining about the lack of talent in the 2011 MLB draft. Alex Dickerson's summer has kept him right in the middle of a thick pack of talented college bats. After a .419/.472/.805 spring for the Indiana Hoosiers, Dickerson went 17-for-34 (.500 Avg for our non-math majors) for Wareham in the Cape before being whisked away to Team USA. While Dickerson has struggled a little with the National Team (.250/.349/.389), he still has as much offensive upside as any player in his draft class, outside of a healthy Rendon. While Dickerson may be limited to left field or first base defensively, he combines plus-plus power with outstanding natural hitting ability and strong contact abilities. Dickerson only struck out 13.1% of the time this spring, a truly amazing number for a power hitter.
11-4-10 from: - http://www.tossitaround.com/baseball-news/prospect-news/8720-top-70-prospects-for-the-2011-draft-8.html - Alex Dickerson is a big strong outfielder playing out of the Big Ten conference. He is listed at 6’3 225 and has a great amount of power from the left side of the plate. He has made the most of his first two years at Indiana University. Following his freshman season he was awarded the Big Ten Freshman of the year. During that season he hit .370 with 14 homeruns and 57 RBI. He showed that he has a great work ethic as well when he came into his sophomore season. He improved on all of his stats as he hit a lofty .419 with 24 homeruns and 75 RBI. His efforts were recognized nationally as he was selected as a first team All-American. He was also selected as the Big Ten player of the year. He became the only player ever in Big Ten conference history to be awarded the freshman of the year and the Player of the year in consecutive seasons. He has been one of the most consistent players in college baseball over the last couple of seasons and has proven that he has all of the skills that are needed in order to become a superstar at the next level. He has a strong desire to become the best player that he can be and that is shown not only with his statistics but also with his drive and determination. As he heads into his junior season he will be looking to continue to improve upon his overall game and become one of the top draft picks in the 2011 draft. Alex Dickerson has been the top player for the Hoosiers over the last 2 seasons. As he is heading into his junior season he will be looking to continue to be just that for them and also be looking to take them for a trip to the College World Series. He will need to make a decision after his junior season on whether or not he wants to take his game to the professional level. Many people may think that he has proved all that he needs to prove at the college level, however it will ultimately be a choice that he needs to make on his own. If he can have another season like he has had with his first 2 seasons in college then he will most likely be a top ten pick next June. It will all come down to whether a team feels they will be able to sign him but I do not see him dropping out of the first round, unless he makes it very clear that he will be heading back to campus for his senior season.
6. Mikie Mahtook -
12-23-9 fr. http://baseballdraftreport.com - SO OF Mikie Mahtook (2011) projects to do just about everything well at the big league level. His tools all grade out as above-average or better, but the gap between where some of his skills currently are and where they ultimately need to be is substantial. Mahtook has made steady progress narrowing that gap since enrolling at LSU, but his performance this spring will be heavily scrutinized by scouts expecting big things out of the potential 2011 first rounder. Mahtook is a plus athlete with above-average raw power, above-average speed, a strong arm, and the potential to play an above-average centerfield as a professional.
6-13 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702 - RF, Mikie Mahtook, LSU, 6'1 195, R/R, gamer, solid abv ave running speed & throwing arm, shows power, some comps to Franceour.
6-14-10 from: - http://prospectinsider.com/360mock.php - 2011 Mock Draft – 13 Oakland Mike Mahtook, OF -- LSU
6-15-10 from: - http://www.deepleagues.com/?p=1830 – 2011 Mock Draft - 22. Los Angeles Dodgers Mickie Mahtook OF, LSU
6-29 from: - Andy Seiler Mock Draft - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/6/28/1541924/andys-first-2011-top-50#storyjump - 13. Mikie Mahtook, OF, LSU
7-1 from: - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/6/30/1544396/pats-first-2011-top-50#storyjump – Pat Hickey Mock Draft – 11. Mike Mahtook, OF, Louisiana State
7-1 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com – 2011 Mock Draft – 17. Mike Mahtook- OF, LSU
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 – Mikie Mahtook OF LSU - Brings a gritty, gamer attitude to the game and handles the wood bat well. Line drive hitter w/ power to the gaps.
7-3 from: - http://milbprospects.blogspot.com/2010/07/early-version-of-top-50-prospects-for.html - Top 50 - 32 Mikie Mahtook , OF , Louisiana State
7-4 from: - http://pnrscouting.com/articles_teamusacollegiate_trialroster_07042010.html - Mikie Mahtook, LSU’s right fielder this Spring, has the athleticism and footspeed to hold down center next Spring, but would likely stay in right for the Summer with the likes of Bradley and Cone in the mix (in addition to Dugas and Martini). Mahtook shows good arm strength big power potential and a solid ability to draw walks, though he can at times get overly aggressive and still swings-and-misses a little too much.
7-23-10 from: - http://pnrscouting.com/articles_teamusacollegiate_finalroster_07212010.html - USA CNT Roster Breakdown, Spring Stat Links and Trials Notes: - Mikie Mahtook - RF/CF. Louisiana St. Univ. - Trials Notes: Mahtook is an impressive physical specimen, with a broad, strong, tapered upper-body, high waist and solid core. He moves well from gap line and clocked a 3.63 second third-to-home on a tag, but needs to improve his quickness out of the box (4.41 seconds) and his lines on the bases (he's inefficient moving home-to-second, first-to-third and second-to-home). He flashed some solid reads off the bat and closes fairly well -- it may not be a stretch to see him get a shot in center for LSU in the Spring. With JBJ and Springer on the squad, however, he's likely to spend most of the time this summer at a corner. At the plate, Mahtook has big power potential, but is still working to center the ball consistently with wood. Once he gets more comfortable wielding the lumber, he could produce plus power and a solid average off the strength of his hands and core. Right now, he has a few holes in his swing and can get a little long, but the ball jumps when he squares. Ideally, Mahtook develops into an above-average power bat and defender at an outfield corner with good speed and arm strength. He will be draft eligible in 2011.
7-25: - www.fanhouse.com: - Fanhouse Top 70 Prospects - 20. Mikie Mahtook, OF, LSU
10-7-10: - http://www.draftsite.com/article/2011-MLB-Draft-Preview-College-Hitters/43 - Coming out of high school Mahtook was one of the top two sport players in the 2008 draft. As a top quarterback prospect, many thought he would wind up playing both for LSU; it looks like sticking to baseball has paid off. Mahtook is insanely athletic, reportedly running the 40 in 4.4 seconds. In his first big opportunity at playing time for the Tigers, he took over centerfield and the lead off spot and went on to become the SEC tournament MVP in 2009. Mikie has a very quite swing, in which there is little to no wasted movement. Along with a very soft load, he is able to produce more than enough power. With his plus athleticism and above average tools, to go along with a very compact build at 6’1" and 196 lbs, Mahtook has everything you look for in a top college bat.
11-8-10 from: - http://diamondscapescouting.com/rankings_usacnttop15_09082010.html -
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Louisiana State (Jr.) - Mahtook is a classic case of big tools yet to be refined. A right fielder last season at LSU and a left fielder with Team USA this summer, Mahtook has the athleticism and footspeed to develop into a serviceable center fielder -- he just needs to make his way onto a team that doesn't already have a premium defender in that spot. Mahtook gets solid reads off the bat and closes well, though his speed doesn't translate on the other side of the field. He is surprisingly slow out of the box and inefficient in his lines on the bases, and while his natural speed helps to counter the ill effects he will need to clean-up this aspect of his game. At the plate he still struggles to barrel the ball consistently with wood, though when he does he produces loud contact, ropes and smiles from evaluators. He is a strong kid with more on the way -- he just needs to clean-up his swing to better utilize that strength. There is work to do on the development side, but Mahtook has the potential payoff of a good defender in right field with plus power, a solid hit tool and above-average defense and arm strength.
7. Zach Cone:
4-7-10 from: http://www.pgcrosschecker.com/articles/DisplayArticle.aspx?article=2253 - OF Zach Cone (Georgia): Georgia’s poor season (10-17) and well-documented pitching struggles have overshadowed Cone’s development as a player, but he is hitting .371-6-28. All scouts know that he’s a plus athlete, and his continued improvement will put him among the top position players for the 2011 draft.
6-14-10 from: - http://prospectinsider.com/360mock.php - 2011 Mock Draft – 9 Chicago-N Zach Cone, OF -- Georgia
6-15-10 from: - http://www.deepleagues.com/?p=1830 – 2011 Mock Draft - 24. Cincinnati Reds Zach Cone OF, University of Georgia
6-29 from: - Andy Seiler Mock Draft - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/6/28/1541924/andys-first-2011-top-50#storyjump - 26. Zach Cone, OF, Georgia
7-1 from: - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/6/30/1544396/pats-first-2011-top-50#storyjump – Pat Hickey Mock Draft – 36. Zach Cone, OF, Georgia
7-1 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com – 2011 Mock Draft – 32. Zach Cone - OF, Georgia
7-3 from: - http://milbprospects.blogspot.com/2010/07/early-version-of-top-50-prospects-for.html - Top 50 - 29 Zach Cone , OF , Georgia
7-4 from: - http://pnrscouting.com/articles_teamusacollegiate_trialroster_07042010.html - Georgia’s Zach Cone is another talented center fielder and potential 1st Rounder in next year’s draft. Cone shows good power generated through quick wrists and an ability to barrel the ball. He lacks Bradley, Jr.’s keen strikezone command, but profiles well as a speed/power threat with an excellent glove up-the-middle.ubba Starling:
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. - Bubba Starling OF/RHP R/R 6-4 180 Gardner-Edgerton HS, Gardner, Kan. 2011
7-25: - www.fanhouse.com: - Fanhouse Top 70 Prospects - 36. Zach Cone, OF, Georgia
10-7-10: - http://www.draftsite.com/article/2011-MLB-Draft-Preview-College-Hitters/43 - Cone was one of the most athletic kids in the 2008 draft, where he was selected in the supplemental third round by the Angels. His career at Georgia has done nothing to dispel those thoughts, and he has shown why he is so highly thought of. In the mold of Grady Sizemore, Cone has a very athletic and lean build at 6’2" and 205 lbs; he has the ability to play all three outfield spots, with excellent defense, committing only one error to go with an SEC leading 7 assists this past season. He does everything smoothly and that includes hitting, which he does with a balanced swing that should allow him to hit for average and power. Along with his above average hit and power tools, his best tool may be his speed, where it was reported that he can get down the line in 4.1 seconds from the right side. Having a father who played in the NFL, Cone no doubt has the athleticism to play at the professional level and become an impact player.
8. Dwight Smith –
11-2 from www.thehardballtimes.com: - Dwight Smith, OF, 2011, Peachtree City, Ga., Canes - Wowee. Fastest bat I saw in the tournament, and if his swing needs any tuning, that’s for someone far smarter than me. Power to spare (despite being 5-foot-11), good plate coverage, quiet hands and load… he’s dialed in. It stands to reason; this is the son of the former big leaguer of the same name. He’s a great athlete and an above-average baserunner. However, it looked like things were a bit of an adventure in the outfield. I think he’ll be a top-round draft pick in 2011.
6-10 from: - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com - The top 2011 player that will be there is Dwight Smith, an outfielder from McIntosh HS near here, and he's the son of the former Major League outfielder. There are dozens of other players I want to see, and I don't know pitching schedules, so I could be missing Adam Griffin (Forsyth Country Day HS, NC) by not getting up for the 9:00 game, but his team (Dirtbags 17's) aren't playing a difficult pool matchup, so I'm crossing my fingers that I'll see him this weekend
6-14-10 from: - http://prospectinsider.com/360mock.php - 2011 Mock Draft – 27 Atlanta OF Dwight Smith -- McIntosh HS
6-15-10 from: - http://www.deepleagues.com/?p=1830 – 2011 Mock Draft - 14. Colorado Rockies Dwight Smith OF, Peachtree City, Georgia
6-29 from: - Andy Seiler Mock Draft - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/6/28/1541924/andys-first-2011-top-50#storyjump - 20. Dwight Smith, OF, McIntosh HS (GA)
7-1 from: - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/6/30/1544396/pats-first-2011-top-50#storyjump – Pat Hickey Mock Draft – 32. Dwight Smith, OF, McIntosh HS (Ga.)
7-1 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com – 2011 Mock Draft – 31. Dwight Smith- OF, Mcintosh HS
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 – Dwight Smith OF McIntosh HS (Ga.) - Toolsy outfielder with strong frame. Complex swing, high leg kick, gets out in front at times. Big sound off bat.
7-3 from: - http://milbprospects.blogspot.com/2010/07/early-version-of-top-50-prospects-for.html - Top 50 - 13 Dwight Smith , OF , McIntosh HS, Peachtree City, Ga.
7-13-10 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com – top 10 high school outfielders: - 2. Dwight Smith- McIntosh HS
7-25: - www.fanhouse.com: - Fanhouse Top 70 Prospects - 49. Dwight Smith, OF, McIntosh HS (Ga.)
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.
10-26-10 from: - http://www.diamondscapescouting.com/blog.html - Dwight Smith (McIntosh HS, Peachtree City, Ga.), one of the top outfielders in this year’s prep class, showed excellent bat speed in his powerful lefthanded stroke. However, there is some swing-and-miss in his lengthy cut and he is vulnerable to chasing pitches up in the zone.
11-11-10 from: - http://xmlbscout.angelfire.com - #33 - 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.
9. Billy Flamion:
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 – William Flamion 1B Central Catholic HS (Calif.) - Two-way player, profiles much better as position player. Quick hands, good extension and plus power potential from left side.
7-25: - www.fanhouse.com: - Fanhouse Top 70 Prospects - 58. William Flamion, 1B, Central Catholic HS (Calif.)
7-27-10 from: - http://www.prospectwire.com/pw/article.php?id=98 - Billy Flamion, OF/LHP, Modesto Central Catholic (CA) HS - I list Flamion as an outfielder first, because I think he’s a pure lefthanded hitter who could advance quickly with his mature approach. I don’t project plus-plus power for the 5’11” Flamion, but he’ll hit for average and lots of gap power. Flamion also has a chance to become a solid defensive MLB corner outfielder. On the mound, Flamion throws in the high-80s with the makings of a curve and good pitchability, from the much-coveted left side.
8-11-10 from: - http://baseballanalysts.com - Teammate Billy Flamion (Central Catholic, Modesto, CA) was the offensive star of the game, banging out two hits (including a double) and stealing a base. The 6-1, 195-pound, high-energy outfielder went 5-for-17 for the tournament and his big, hard swing will be on display next Sunday in the Aflac game.
8-11 from: - http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/draft/?p=2725 - Billy Flamion, Central Catholic HS, Modesto, Calif. - Flamion is an athletic corner outfielder with a fine arm, projectable frame and excellent (6.77) speed. Most importantly, he possesses an exceptionally quick bat, enabling balls to jump off the barrel. Once Flamion irons out some mechanical issues in his swing, he’ll move near the top of the class of 2011 draft eligible high school hitters.
10-18-10: - http://www.prospectwire.com/pw/article.php?id=159 - OF- In the end, we went with Billy Flamion from Modesto Central Catholic HS in northern California. Flamion breaks the mold of the typical physical, toolsy 1st-round prep outfielder, standing 5’11”, 175 lbs, with his best asset being his left bat. Flamion ranks among the nation’s very best pure hitters with an advanced approach and the tools to also become at least a solid-average defensive outfielder.
10. Jake Cave:
11-2 from www.thehardballtimes.com: - Jake Cave, LHP/OF, 2011, Hampton, Va., Canes - Now here’s a really interesting guy. Look at Cave, and he’s very unassuming physically; 6-foot-1 quite skinny, slim hips, does not look so athletic. Then you put him on a mound and watch him throw an easy 88-91 with plus command and a curve that makes you think Zito. Then, you can take him off the mound, put a bat in his hand, and watch him take simply vicious hacks and display some pretty incredible raw power. For icing on the cake, he’s a plus runner straightaway (4.09 through first) and cuts bags quite well. He’s a little more advanced on the mound right now than at the plate, in my opinion. He was a bit hack-heavy, and swung and missed more than you’d like to see (mostly on bad balls). It’s hard to tell if that’s a real trait or just a guy at a showcase trying to get his money’s worth. Either way, this is an incredibly talented kid for the ’11 class. Shades of Nick Markakis at the plate, and something like a more powerful Zito on the mound. If the draft were tomorrow, he might be a supplemental-round pick. But he’s got another year to grow. Look out.
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 – Jake Cave OF Kecaughtan HS (Va.) - Good speed, smooth left-handed swing. Power will come, room to grow. Drives the ball consistently to the gaps.
7-13-10 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com – top 10 high school outfielders: - 5. Jake Cave- Kecoughtan HS
7-25: - www.fanhouse.com: - Fanhouse Top 70 Prospects - 53. Jake Cave, OF, Kecaughtan HS (Va.)
8-18-10 from: - http://www.hardballtimes.com/main/article/the-2010-aflac-all-american-baseball-classic - Southpaw Jake Cave (Hampton, Va.), who started the game in center field, sealed the victory with a 1-2-3 ninth that included two strikeouts. Cave wasn't the hardest thrower of the day (his fastball sat at 86-90 mph), but he kept hitters off balance. Baseball America calls Cave "a legitimate two-way threat."
8-19-10 from: - http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=4935 - Cave didn’t do much at the plate, but he impressed me immediately with his athletic build, bat speed and extension at the plate as a left-handed hitter. I also appreciated how he hustled his tail down the first-base line on a pair of routine groundouts in this game, and he also looked to be pretty fluid in centerfield. And then he came on to close out the game for the East in the ninth inning, and looked impressive doing so. There is some deception to his somewhat rushed delivery, in which he comes over the top to produce consistent low-90s heat. He really commanded the pitch well, and the ball seemed to explode out of his hand. He peppered the strike zone, striking out the first batter he faced on a fastball looking, and then got the second batter swinging when he pulled the string on a picture-perfect changeup.
9-30-10: - http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=5030 - Cave hails from Hampton, Virginia, and is the better overall athlete of the two. He has five-tool potential, with good foot speed, bat speed and a very strong arm. He works in the upper-80s to low-90s, and has approached the mid-90s on occasion. He can throw four pitches, as his secondary stuff shows promise, although needs more work, than his fastball. His placement on this list depends if you like his power arm better than his overall athleticism, and even then you have to contend with a commitment to LSU.
10-29-10 from: - http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=5086 - LHP/OF Jake Cave (Canes Baseball): One of Cave’s peers in the 2011 class told me that he’d never seen a better athlete on the baseball field than Cave. The left-hander excelled on the mound with two wins and in center field, batting second for the third-place Canes. It’s worth noting that Cave rose to the occasion in a big way on the other biggest stage at this level of baseball, the Aflac All-American Game. He’s a big-time performer.
http://www.diamondscapescouting.com/blog.html - Day Four – WWBA - Canes Baseball, comprised primarily Carolina and Virginia players, defeated the South Bergen Mets to earn a playoff spot, riding that momentum to two playoff wins later that evening (the Canes ultimately finished third, dropping Monday’s semi-final matchup with Chet Lemon’s Juice). Lefthander/outfielder Jake Cave (Kecoughtan HS, Hampton, Va.) (pictured right; copyright DiamondScape Baseball, LLC) led the way for the Canes, dazzling in the final game of the evening. The 6-foot-1, 180-pounder sat 90-92 mph throughout his four-inning outing, touching 93 at least three times and moving his fastball to all quadrants. His best secondary was a 77-79 changeup with late dive and good deception. It was one of the more impressive outings of the tournament, with nine of the 12 outs recorded by Cave coming in the form of strikeouts. Cave also impressed at the plate, showing quick wrists capable of producing explosive contact to the gaps. He has a quick first step out of the box from the left side and enough bat speed and leverage to project in-game power at the next level. Defensively, he has enough arm strength for right field and covers enough ground to provide good defense in center field. At this point, it is a toss-up as to whether his ceiling is higher on the pitching or positional side, though the velo spike up to 93 from a lefthanded arm may be too much to pass up, provided he can replicate that number in the spring. Cave is one of the more dynamic talents in the 2011 draft class, and his performance in Jupiter will give evaluators a lot to think about between now and the spring.
11. Taylor Dugas:
7-1 from: - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/6/30/1544396/pats-first-2011-top-50#storyjump – Pat Hickey Mock Draft – 34. Taylor Dugas, OF, Alabama
7-1 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com – 2011 Mock Draft – 41. Taylor Dugas- OF, Alabama
7-3 from: - http://milbprospects.blogspot.com/2010/07/early-version-of-top-50-prospects-for.html - Top 50 - 43 Taylor Dugas , OF , Alabama
July 7, 2010 - http://web.usabaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100707&content_id=12054480&vkey=news_usab&gid= - CNT Trials: Red-Blue game ends in tie. Taylor Dugas (Alabama) started the inning with a single to center then stole second before crossing home on Featherston's lone base hit.
7-25: - www.fanhouse.com: - Fanhouse Top 70 Prospects - 38. Taylor Dugas, OF, Alabama
12. Wallace Gonzalez - OF 1B/3B Bishop Amat Covina CA
7-1 from: - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/6/30/1544396/pats-first-2011-top-50#storyjump – Pat Hickey Mock Draft – 50. Wallace Gonzalez, OF, Bishop Amat 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 –
Wallace Gonzalez OF Bishop Amat HS (Calif.) - Body and raw power resemble Mike Stanton, but very crude. Good physical tools, struggles with off-speed in game action. Physical specimen.
7-13-10 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com – top 10 high school outfielders: - 6. Wallace Gonzalez- Bishop Amat HS
10-1-10 from: - http://www.prospectwire.com/pw/article.php?id=149 - At #4, we have a primary outfielder from southern California named Wallace Gonzalez. Gonzalez is nearly an average runner with a plus arm, but his mere size (6’5”, 240 lbs) may lead him to first base down the road. Gonzalez is also one of the nation’s top wide receiver/tight end recruits and will likely sign a Pac-10 scholarship to play both baseball and football.
13. Shawon Dunston:
7-13-10 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com – top 10 high school outfielders: - # 10. Shawon Dunston- Valley Christian HS
7-25: - www.fanhouse.com: - Fanhouse Top 70 Prospects - 65. Shawon Dunston Jr., OF, Valley Christian HS (Calif.)
8-18-10 from: - http://www.hardballtimes.com/main/article/the-2010-aflac-all-american-baseball-classic - Another notable name was Shawon Dunston Jr. (San Jose, Calif.). Unlike his father, he bats from the left side and is a center fielder. His swing looked a little longish to me, as he started it early in anticipation of fastballs and struggled with off-speed stuff. It's one game; I don't know if that's how Dunston always looks, but that's what I saw on Sunday.
http://diamondscapescouting.com/articles_aflacallamerican2010_10playerstowatch_08152010.html - OF, Valley Christian HS (Calif.) -- Dunston is a burner that recently recorded home-to-first times in the 4.1 to 4.2 range and shows good technique on the bases, helping his plus speed to play-up even more. He gets solid reads off the bat in the outfield and shows enough arm strength for center. Son of former Major Leaguer of the same name, it is no surprise that Dunston Jr. shows a firm understanding of the game, and he puts it to use regularly. Two weeks ago, Dunston Jr. took off from second base on a swinging third strike in the dirt and, picking-up the first baseman's eyes as he approached third, rounded and took home without breaking stride -- scoring easily.
14. Larry Green:
6-14-10 from: - http://prospectinsider.com/360mock.php - 2011 Mock Draft – 30 Tampa Bay Larry Green, RF -- Berien County HS
7-1 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com – 2011 Mock Draft – 36. Larry Greene- OF, Barrien County HS
7-13-10 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com – top 10 high school outfielders: - 4. Larry Greene- Barrien County HS
7-18 from: - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/7/17/1574115/all-questions-answered#comments - All about his bat. Thick lower half, plus raw power and high-level hit tool, as well. I see him in a corner spot long-term, and he could be one of the better all-around bats in this class. He’s not polished or anything yet, but he’s one of the best bats in this class.
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.
15. Brandon Nimmo:
6-23-10 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702 - Day 1 at TOS: - CF, Brandon Nimmo for the Am. Legion group, showed a quick bat with solid contact and slightly abv ave speed out of the box from the left side, also displayed a solid arm with carry during warmups on the practice diamond. Ran 4.16 and 4.22 and 4.3 on a slight turn on a double.
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. - •Outfielder Brandon Nimmo needs to get out of Cheyene, WY where he can find a high school baseball team to play with and show his talent
8-12-10 from: - http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/high-school/events/under-armour-preseason-all-america-tournament/2010/2610524.html - OF - East HS, Cheyenne, Wyo. A lefthanded-hitting outfielder who draws Paul O'Neill comparisons, Nimmo has an effortless stroke that results in hard line drives with future power. He is not as well known because he's from Wyoming, where there is no high school baseball. He can play all three outfield spots and has an above-average arm. He should become one of the top outfield prospects in the class.
8-16-10: - http://www.prospectwire.com/pw/article.php?id=130 - Brandon Nimmo, OF, Cheyenne East HS (WY) - Nimmo was one of my favorite players at the event. He goes to high school in Wyoming, where high school baseball is not played. He has an advanced feel for hitting, and makes consistent, hard contact at the plate. Nimmo has room to fill out, at 6-3, 180, so the potential to add more power as he fills out is there. He has a solid arm from the outfield and has the speed to be a premier defensive outfielder.
10-17-10 from: - http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/draft/?p=2981 - Brandon Nimmo is a 6-foot-2, 185-pound outfielder from Cheyenne East High and he's giving scouts one last look this fall at the Arizona Senior Fall Classic. Although Nimmo has put his name on the map this summer by playing at USA Baseball's Tournament of Stars and in the Under Armour All-American Game, this tournament is important for him because scouts won't have much time to see him this spring. Wyoming doesn't have high school baseball, so Nimmo plays American Legion ball, instead. His team works out inside from November through late April, when they're able to get back outside.
16. Nick Martini:
4-7-10 from: http://www.pgcrosschecker.com/articles/DisplayArticle.aspx?article=2253 - OF Nick Martini (Kansas State): Martini isn’t a physical specimen at 5-10, 180, but the lefthanded hitter has slightly above-average speed and a strong throwing arm. What he can really do, though, is hit. He’s at .402-2-30 this year with a 16:8 walk/strikeout ratio, and has hit everywhere he’s played his entire life. Martini’s profile doesn’t often get drafted high, but many players like Martini end up playing in the big leagues.
July 7, 2010 - http://web.usabaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100707&content_id=12054480&vkey=news_usab&gid= - CNT Trials: Red-Blue game ends in tie. Nick Martini (Kansas State) put Blue on the board in the bottom half of the fifth with a single to left, cutting the lead to 2-1. Martini added a bases loaded walk in the seventh.
17. Lee Orr:
9-11-10 from: - http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/college/summer-scene/summer-league-top-prospects/2010/2610639.html - OF, East Texas (Jr., McNeese State) - Considered the TCL's best overall athlete, the 6-foot-3, 200-pound Orr has the potential to be a five-tool player. He runs fast enough and gets good enough reads to project as a center fielder at the next level, but he has enough power to play right field, where his plus arm fits well. More than half of his 40 hits this summer were for extra bases, and he swiped 24 bases in 27 tries, showing off his solid-average speed. But Orr also struck out about once every three at-bats, and he will need to become more disciplined to become a passable hitter at the high levels of professional baseball. He struggles against breaking balls—which also helps explain his 136-62 strikeout-walk mark in his two seasons at McNeese—but he also has legitimate power to all fields, as evidenced by his 31 homers in two college seasons. Orr was a 40th-round pick as a redshirt sophomore this spring, but he could boost his stock significant if he can show a more mature approach to go along with his nice tool set next spring.
18. Jason Coats:
4-7-10 from: http://www.pgcrosschecker.com/articles/DisplayArticle.aspx?article=2253 - OF Jason Coats (Texas Christian): Scouts say that the ball just explodes off the 6-2, 195-pound Coats’ bat when he squares up balls, which is very frequently. The righthanded hitter’s defensive/athletic tools are solid but unspectacular, so the bat is going to have to carry him. He is hitting .422-5-27 this spring.
19. Kyle Gaedele:
4-7-10 from: http://www.pgcrosschecker.com/articles/DisplayArticle.aspx?article=2253 - OF Kyle Gaedele (Valparaiso): Valparaiso is a peer school in Indiana of NCAA basketball runner-up Butler, so there may be some positive karma at work here. The 6-5, 230-pound Gaedele played with LSU star CF Mikie Mahtook last summer in the Prospect League, and scouts were split on which was the better athlete, which speaks loudly. Gaedele is a plus-run/plus-throw athlete with excellent defensive instincts, and his bat is moving forward nicely this spring (.352-3-27).
7-9 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?q=Y&a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702&p=3 - OF - This young man has very good straight away speed and has been compared to current ML, Jeff Franceour. Great body, arm strength is solid, power frequency questionable but apparent as he learns to lift the ball, 2011 will be his measuring stick. I hope he makes the Northwoods All-Star game, that will be a great treat for me to see and for those having any question about Kyle's ability. He was already drafted out of HS by Tampa ( I believe I know the scout who drafted him, the same one that drafted and signed Jim Thome with the Indians). From talking to midwest people I'm very close to, this guy has the tools, consistency on an everyday basis vs ML pitching will be the measuring stick moving up the ladder and how he develops from now through next June.
7-21 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?q=Y&a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702&p=4 - OF, Kyle Gaedele, Valp, showed plus tools and great physique, displayed plus power in HR Derby and ran a 4.3 on a turn which is abv ave, short turn however, throws have some carry when he's on top of his throws. Size, 6'3 215, R/R, Jeff Franceour type build - Solid enough glove to be RF, may play some CF in ML. 250-280 type hitter, will get out front on occasion on change of speeds but keeps eye contact.
8-6-10: - http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/experiencing-northwoods-league-baseball - • Among batters, Madison’s OF Kyle Gaedele, who just finished his sophomore year at Valparaiso, looks the part of a prospect. He offers an interesting power-speed skillset, entering the game second on the Mallards in homers (6), first in triples (5), and first in stolen bases (23 in 25 attempts) in 247 at-bats. Interestingly, his numbers in college this season were almost identical: 236 AB, 8 3B, 7 HR, 17/17 SB. His plate discipline numbers (23 BB and 40 K in Madison, 23 BB and 42 K at Valpo) are also shockingly similar. Interesting note: Gaedele is the great-nephew of Eddie Gaedel, the 3’7″ player who became the shortest player to bat in a major league game, taking a plate appearance for the St. Louis Browns while wearing the jersey number 1/8.
11-4-10 - http://www.collegesummerbaseball.net/2010/11/top-performers-from-2010-kyle-gaedele.html - My next Top Performer from the 2010 summer season is Kyle Gaedele of the Madison Mallards. Kyle is a rising Junior outfielder from Valparaiso University. He is 6-3/220 pounds and hails from Arlington Heights, IL. He spent the summer of 2009 playing for the Hannibal Cavemen of the Prospect League. He hit .278 and drove in 28 rbi's for the Cavemen. He stole 30 bases and led the league with 5 home runs. Kyle spent this summer playing for the Madison Mallards of the Northwoods League. He had an all-around very productive summer. He hit .315/.498/.380 in 279 at-bats. He scored a league-leading 56 runs and drove in 38 this past summer. He hit 5 triples and smacked 9 home runs for the Mallards. He had a great bb/k ratio of 25/37 and he was a speedster on the bases as he stole 26 bases. He was also selected to participate in the NWL All-Star Game, where he went 3 for 4, with a run and rbi. For his outstanding play this summer, both Perfect Game and Baseball America have Kyle ranked quite high as a prospect in the league. Perfect Game has Kyle ranked as the #1 prospect in the league, and they also rank him as being the "best athelete" in the league. The following is from the PG scouting report:
BA: - At 6-foot-3, 225 pounds, Gaedele is a physical specimen who bears little resemblance to his famous great uncle Eddie—the shortest man ever to play in the big leagues (3-foot-7) thanks to a publicity stunt by the St. Louis Browns in 1951. Kyle holds another distinction: the only drafted player (32nd round by the Rays out of high school) to spurn pro baseball in favor of Valparaiso. After his breakout sophomore year (when he hit .373/.429/.610) this spring, Gaedele hit .315/.380/.498 with nine homers, 38 RBIs and 26 stolen bases in 28 tries this summer. Gaedele's tools are loud. His raw power and speed are both 70 tools on the 20-80 scale, though he's still learning to harness his strength. Gaedele's one-piece swing has some length and some effort, making him vulnerable against fastballs in. He also can get caught on his front foot chasing breaking balls away. He needs to make some mechanical tweaks to be better than a fringe-average hitter, and his in-game power is just average currently. Still, he has a chance to be a slugging big league right fielder with average to plus defensive skills and arm strength. He has a quick release and average throwing accuracy. He also has good baseball instincts and a competitive nature.
20. Joshua Bell:
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 - Joshua Bell, Jesuit HS, Dallas TX, 6'3 195, R/R, runs ok and throws ok, has power in his bat, needs more seasoning and discipline as hitter, would like to see more progression in his running speed and add arm strength, fringy player.
10-29-10 from: - http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=5086 - OF Josh Bell (Dallas Patriots): The 6-3, 195-pound switch-hitter missed most of the summer with a leg injury, but did he ever make up for that in a hurry. He dominated in pool play, including one game with a double, home run and five RBIs, then hit RHP Jose Fernandez (see below) hard in the playoffs with hundreds of scouts watching. Bell went from a question mark to a potential first rounder in four days.
Day Three saw outfielder Josh Bell (Jesuit College Prep, Dallas, Texas put on his best offensive showing of the tournament. Bell totaled six bases on two hits (a double and a home run) against the Sandlot/Midwest Scout Team, which followed a 3-for-5 line (two singles and a double) on Friday. His overall performance helped him to emerge not only as one of the top talents on display in Jupiter, but one of the top overall talents at the prep ranks in the 2011 draft class. Bell has everything you look for in a projectable body – an athletic 6-foot-3 frame, broad shoulders and a lean torso tapered to a high waist. Judging from the build of his father, he should have no trouble adding muscle and realizing his potential as a big, strong toolbox. He showed a nice first step and good closing speed in center field, with more than enough arm to play up the middle long-term. While his gait allows him to cover ground in the outfield well, his running mechanics need to be cleaned up for his above-average speed to play best on the basepaths. Even so, Bell displayed good instincts and well-timed aggression. For instance, he took second base on a single after reading the throw home would overshoot the cut-off man. Later, Bell scored from second base after the opposing shortstop had difficulty locating a groundball that ricocheted off his glove. At the plate, Bell showed big raw power, and there is more to come as he matures. Thanks to exceptional bat speed, he is very quick to contact, allowing him to carry some length and leverage without creating vulnerability to good velocity. After missing most of the summer showcase circuit with a cracked kneecap, Bell has firmly established himself as one of the top high school outfield prospects in the 2011 class, with Derek “Bubba" Starling (Gardner HS, Gardner, Kan.) possessing the only better collection of pure tools. Bell is committed to Texas.
21. Dusty Robinson – Fresno State – 2009: .319, 15-HR, 45-RBI
12-20-9 – named 2nd team AA 2010 NCBWA
5-10 from: - http://thecollegebaseballblog.com/2010/05/10/wac-players-of-the-week-11/#more-26193 - Fresno State’s Dusty Robinson has been named the Verizon Western Athletic Conference Baseball Hitter of the Week, for May 3-9. Robinson, a sophomore outfielder from Bakersfield, Calif. (Centennial HS), hit .571 (12-for-21), helping the Bulldogs to a four-game series sweep at New Mexico State. Robinson recorded 11 runs, 12 hits, 12 RBI, four home runs, four walks, two doubles and a triple last week. He also had a slugging percentage of 1.333 and an on-base percentage of .619. In the series opener against NM State, Robinson tied his career high at bats with seven and recorded four hits with five RBI. In the third game of the series, Robinson went 3-for-3 with two home runs, a triple and five RBI.
5-11-10 from: - http://thecollegebaseballblog.com/2010/05/11/tcbb-players-of-the-week-may-10th - The College Baseball Blog continues our tradition of naming National Player and Pitcher of the Week. This week we honor Dusty Robinson of Fresno State as our Player of the Week while San Diego RHP Kyle Blair is our Pitcher of the Week. Robinson helped Fresno State to a four game sweep of WAC leader New Mexico State, bringing them within half a game of the Aggies. Dusty went 12-21 in the four games, hitting 4 homeruns, 2 doubles and a triple while accumulating 11 runs and 12 RBI. Robinson had a slugging percentage of 1.333 on the week, as well as an on base percentage of .619.
6-13 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702 - OF, Dusty Robinson, Fresno, 5'11 190 R/R, 40 arm but 60 runner with ave to abv ave power, alley type power, and runs better than many see, 4.5 out of the box due to overswing and start to 3b before going up the 1b line. Correctible flaws.
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 – Dusty Robinson OF Fresno State - Big-time power. Stocky frame, big lift to all fields. Plus power at next level, handling transition to wood bat well.
7-25: - www.fanhouse.com: - Fanhouse Top 70 Prospects - 51. Dusty Robinson, OF, Fresno State
10-28-10 from: - http://www.thecollegebaseballblog.com/2010/10/28/top-100-countdown-79-dusty-robinson-fresno-state - We continue the countdown today at number 79 with Fresno State’s Dusty Robinson. He is a 5’11 190 pound outfielder from Bakersfield California and attended Centennial High School where he was a three-time letterwinner. As a senior, he was named the SWYL MVP after hitting 16 homers and also was named All-League and All-Area. Dusty decided to continue his baseball career at Fresno State. As a freshman in 2009, he appeared in 60 games (52 starts) as he hit .319 with 12 doubles, a triple, 52 runs scored and 45 RBIs. He was named a First-Team All-WAC selection. He was also named a Freshman All-American by Baseball America, NCBWA, and Louisville Slugger. As a sophomore, he had another solid season also as he hit .308 with 16 homers and 60 RBI. He spent the summer of 2010 in the Cape Cod Baseball League with the Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox where he struggled hitting .195 with 11 RBI in 34 games. Frankie Pilere of Fanhouse.com named him the 84th best prospect for the 2011 MLB Draft. Dusty will be facing disciplinary action after an arrest on September 11th which might effect his playing time during the 2011 season.
22. Bobby Crocker:
7-25-10 from: - www.macksmets.blogspot.com: - Bobby Crocker-Cal Poly (OF)- Crocker could potentially be a five (5) tool player. He is a physical specimen at 6'3" and 220lbs from Aptos, CA whose LL team went to the World Series in Williamsport, PA. Bobby's strength's are his size, strength and speed. When looking at a college player I look for consistency and growth. His stats from his freshman year in 2009 and 2010 show growth and no holes, i.e. no fluke stats which are up one year and down drastically the next. He batted .323/.351 through his freshman/sophomore campaigns, 24/49 rbi, 10/18 SB's with an 85% success rate both seasons. The downside is he still needs to learn to play a better OF taking marginal routes and committing 9 errors in RF. Another spot for improvement is his BB/K ratio striking out twice as many times as he walks and at a 20% rate. Still scouts are drooling over this prospect for the aforementioned reasons and I expect him to go in the top 3 rounds, perhaps higher.
23. Daniel Bowman
6-13 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702 - RF, Daniel Bowman, Coastal Carolina, power ability and solid arm, so so fielder, but not bad.
7-6 from: - http://collegebaseball360.com/2010/07/06/cape-cod-playerpitcher-of-the-week-76 -Another Bourne slugger has been name Coca Cola Player of the Week, this time outfielder Daniel Bowman (Coastal Carolina). Bowman sits atop the Cape League with three home runs, all hit in the past week. Not just a big swinger, he batted .417 during the week and drove in eight runs, highlighted by a one-homer, five-RBI performance against Falmouth. Bowman was named a Freshman All-American and All-Big South second team in 2009 and continued his all-around success last season, slugging 15 home runs.
7-30-10 from: - http://mlb.fanhouse.com/2010/07/29/scouting-notes-cape-cod-rs - • Daniel Bowman, OF, Coastal Carolina -- In a Cape League crop distinctly lacking in power-hitting bats since the departure of Team USA standouts, Bowman's power stands out in a big way. Although he did not win the home run derby, he clearly stole the show by sending multiple shots well over the Monster Seats in left field. The righty-swinging Bowman has more than held his own offensively in the Cape, and he continues to show legitimate, plus big league power.
8-8 from: - http://thecollegebaseballblog.com/2010/08/01/2010-cape-cod-baseball-league-all-star-game-random-thoughts - TCBB contributor Aman Reaka has been touting to me how impressive Coastal Carolina’s Daniel Bowman is going to be for the 2011 season. The CCBL All-Star game was the first time I had a chance to see him and he didn’t disappoint. He ended up going 1-2 in the game with a double off the left field wall and hit out six homer in the HR Derby with his quick wrists. He is definitely someone to follow for next year’s draft.
10-30-10 from: - http://www.thecollegebaseballblog.com/2010/10/30/daniel-bowman-coastal-carolina-top-100-countdown - We continue the countdown today at number 77 with Coastal Carolina’s Daniel Bowman. He is a 6’1 220 pound outfielder from Bridgewater Virginia and attended Turner Ashby High School as he was a four year letterwinner. In his senior campaign, he hit .510 with 11 home runs and 36 RBI as he was named First Team All-State as well as the District, Area and Region Player of the Year. He hit .491 with eight home runs and 35 runs-batted-in his junior season as he helped the Knights to a second-straight state championship in 2007.He also was named to All-State, All-Region and All-District First teams. In 2009, he continued his baseball career as a freshman at Coastal Carolina as he appeared in 61 games (59 starts). He finished the season fourth on the team with a .333 batting average while hitting 14 doubles, two triples, 13 home runs and 54 RBI as he broke the Coastal Carolina freshman home run record. He was named a Freshman All-American by Louisville Slugger and a member of the All-Big South Second Team. He spent the summer of 2009 in the Valley Baseball League with the Luray Wranglers. He finished the summer appearing in 43 games hitting .298 with eight homers and 34 RBI while stealing 13 bases in 15 attempts. Baseball America named him the top prospect in the league after the summer. Bowman went into a sophomore slump in 2010 as he appeared in 65 games while hitting .279 with 15 homers and 63 RBI. He was also able to steal eight bases in eleven attempts on the bases. He spent the summer of 2010 in the Cape Cod Baseball League with the Bourne Braves. He played in 35 games hitting at a disappointing .202 batting average but did end up hitting five homers and driving in 19 runs. His biggest problem was his high strikeout rate as he had 29 K’s with five walks in only 119 at-bats. He was selected to the Cape Cod Baseball League All-Star game as he went 1-2 with a double. He also participated in the HR Derby at the event hitting six homers out in the opening round before tiring for the finals. (Live Blog
Recap). Frankie Pilere of Fanhouse.com recently named him the 87th best prospect for the 2011 MLB Draft. (Link). We have included a video from the Cape Cod Baseball League below.
24. Mason Robbins:
8-12-10 from: - http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/high-school/events/under-armour-preseason-all-america-tournament/2010/2610524.html - OF - George County HS, Lucedale, Miss. A loose, lean outfielder with plenty of tools, Robbins has a polished lefthanded stroke with bat speed and power potential. He shows arm strength from the outfield, which is also evident on the mound, where he touches 90 mph. He could be an impact bat at the next level. He is committed to Southern Mississippi.
25. Johnny Ruetigger:
7-27-10 from: - http://thecollegebaseballblog.com/2010/07/27/2010-cape-cod-baseball-league-all-star-game-players-to-watch - OF Johnny Ruetigger (Arizona State)- He is known as the nephew of the legendary Notre Dame football player Dan Ruetigger of whom the movie “Rudy” was based. He is also a force of his own on the diamond as he is hitting .338 with four doubles and three RBI in only 19 games this summer. He had a good season with the Arizona State Sun Devils, hitting .351 with four homers and drove in 35 runs this past season. He came onto the national scene during the 2009 CWS, batting .360 with a homer and 13 RBI as a part time player on the Sun Devils.
26. Shon Carson:
10-18-10: - http://www.prospectwire.com/pw/article.php?id=159 - Perhaps the most usable speed belongs to #9 Shon Carson (Lake City HS, SC), who has the quick acceleration of a basestealer. He also generates big league bat-speed with wood and has an average arm, but at a solidly built 5’9”, 188 lbs, Carson has less projection than the other Top-10 outfielders.
27. Eric Snyder:
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. - Eric Snyder OF L/R 5-11 165 Edison HS, Huntington Beach, Calif. 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 – Eric Snyder OF Edison HS (Calif.) - Very consistent hitter in game action against top-notch pitching. Good bat speed.
7-13-10 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com – top 10 high school outfielders: - . # 8 Eric Snyder- Edison HS
7-25: - www.fanhouse.com: - Fanhouse Top 70 Prospects - 63. Eric Snyder, OF, Edison HS (Calif.)
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 - Eric Snyder, Edison HS, Cal, 5'11 165, L/R, same HS as Owens, saw him for 3 yrs now and he's still a pipsqueak but he is a gamer and plays hard always. Runs abv ave and solid arm with carry and shows OF instincts to play CF. I like him more than 1st rounder, Vettleson. Shon Carson:
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 – Shon Carson OF Lake City HS (S.C.) - Much more advanced from right side. Quick hands, hard line drives to the middle of the field. Blazing speed. Good approach against advanced pitching.
7-13-10 from: - http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=4892 - The Diamond Devils 17U Blue won the largest age group tournament in baseball history Monday afternoon at the East Cobb Complex in Marietta, Georgia, defeating FTB Mizuno 2-1 in the championship game of the World Wood Bat Association 17U National Championship. OF Shon Carson (2011, Lake City HS, Scranton, SC) of the Diamond Devils finished the week 13-32 (after going 0-6 the first games) and electrified observers with his combination of strength and speed. Eight of his 13 hits went for extra bases, which kept his stolen base total to “only” 6 bags, and he drove in 12 runs while scoring 10 times. He was at his best in the playoffs against the best pitching, going 10-17.
7-25: - www.fanhouse.com: - Fanhouse Top 70 Prospects - 67. Shon Carson, OF, Lake City HS (S.C.)
8-2 from: - http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/draft/?p=2638 - Outfielder Shon Carson from Lake City (S.C.) High was one of the most exciting players on the field today. Carson reached base twice—getting from home to first in 4.25 seconds in one of his singles. But Carson has the blazing speed to turn singles into pseudo triples in about two pitches. "That's a big part of my game and the scouts like to see that," Carson said. Carson doesn't just use his speed on the basepaths. The 5-foot-11, 190-pounder is also one of the nation's best running backs. Carson said he brings a football mentality to the baseball diamond, but that the two sports are also different.
8-12-10 from: - http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/high-school/events/under-armour-preseason-all-america-tournament/2010/2610524.html - OF - Scanton, S.C. A dynamic athlete with present strength, Carson is the shortstop and ace on his high school team, and projects as a center fielder in the future. He has raw tools with power at the plate and is one of the fastest players in the country. A running back who ran a 4.38-second 40-yard dash at an Under Armour Football Combine, he has two-sport offers from numerous schools, including Clemson, North Carolina, Florida State and UCLA.
28. Dakota Smith:
7-13-10 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com – top 10 high school outfielders: - . 9. Dakota Smith- Lansing HS
10-29-10 from: - http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=5086 - OF Dakota Smith (Midland Redskins): You can look at all the big league rosters you want, but one of the least common demographics in Major League Baseball is the 5-11 right handed hitting outfielder. That being said, Smith has a chance to be one of the exceptions. He has the tools, 6.55 runner, low 90’s off the mound, etc. But what Smith does in top event after top event is perform, especially with his surprising over-the-fence power. Hopefully scouts have taken notice of the tools/performance quotient and not the 5-11, 175 lb right handed hitter demographic.
29. Kameron Brunty:
6-13 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702 - OF, Kameron Brunty, 6'1 160, R/R, S. Miss, solid hitter with power and 55 runner, better on the bases, shows enough arm to play solid OF, also hustles beyond expectations. Deceptive strength.
30. Connor McKay
8-12-10 from: - http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/high-school/events/under-armour-preseason-all-america-tournament/2010/2610524.html - -OF - Regis Jesuit HS, Aurora, Colo. McKay has a hard-to-find mix of tools. He is one of the fastest players in the class despite a 6-foot-4 frame, running 60-yard dashes in the 6.3-second range. He has an above-average arm from the outfield and generates bat speed with lift and pull power to his swing. He is also being recruited by Division I football programs as a wide receiver.
31. Charles Tilson:
8-11-10 from: - http://baseballanalysts.com - Charles Tilson (New Trier, Winnetka, IL) showed off his athleticism on Thursday by running the fourth-fastest 60 (6.54) and stealing three bases that evening. On Saturday, a scout sitting in my row clocked the lefthanded-hitting center fielder at 3.98 while an area supervisor in front of me had him at 4.0 exactly on an infield single that didn't even draw a throw. So as not to be labeled a one-trick pony, Tilson opened Sunday's game by slugging the first home run of the tournament. It was an impressive blast to right field into a slight breeze coming off the ocean. He singled and stole two more bases later in the game and threw out a runner at third to top it all off.
32. Max Homick:
33. Ryan Garvey:
34. Chance Bolcerek:
7-13-10: - MaxPreps Junior All-American Baseball Team - Chance Bolcerek, Brenham (Brenham, Texas), Outfield - A member of the Houston Chronicle's All-Greater Houston team, as well as the Class 4A all-state team, Bolcerek batted .549 for the state champion Cubs while scoring 55 runs, with 73 hits and 62 RBI. The District 18-4A MVP also had 19 doubles and 10 home runs.
35. Jeff Driskel:
7-13-10 from: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com – top 10 high school outfielders: - . 7. Jeff Driskel- Hagerty HS
36. C.J. McElroy:
8-12-10: - http://www.prospectwire.com/pw/article.php?id=117 - The Rangers position players did a whole lot of striking out today (11 in 7 innings) but one player who made things happen was centerfielder C.J. McElroy (5'10" 185, R/R) from Clear Creek HS-League City (TX). One word describes McElroy's offensive game... havoc. He broke up a no-hitter with an excellent drag bunt in the 3rd inning (ran 3.92 down the line), had an infield single (ran 4.21) and then was hit by a pitch. He forced the action and has a chance to be an ignitor at the top of the order. He reminds me a bit of A's outfielder Rajai Davis.
37. Scott Lyman
38. Mark Ginther:
39. Brian Billigen
40. Steve Selsky
41. Derek Fisher:
10-29-10 from: - http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=5086 - OF Derek Fisher (Royals Baseball Club): Fisher was a standout at the East Coast Pro Showcase in August but was pretty much unknown before that, so Jupiter was his chance to solidify the first impressions he had made. The Pennsylvania native more than did that with his bat, including blasting a 400+ home run into the teeth of the perpetually strong Jupiter winds. He still needs to mature other aspects of his game, but there is no question any longer that Fisher is one of the better hitters in the 2011 class.
42. Aaron Brown:
8-1 from: - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/7/31/1598074/all-questions-answered#comments - He’s a two-way player listed on the UA roster as an outfielder, and that’s typically the way scouts prefer at this moment. Comes from the same Chatsworth program that produced Mike Moustakas and Matt Dominguez 3 years ago. On the hitting side, he’s a potential high-level bat, but he’s not extremely athletic. Best as a future right fielder with an above-average arm, power bat (55/60 potential raw power), will need time to adjust to pro pitching. Fringe-average runner. On the mound, he’s a potential #4, sits 86-89 most of the time, has touched 91-92. Could easily sneak up with some development next spring.
8-12-10: - http://www.prospectwire.com/pw/article.php?id=117 - Outfielder/lefthanded pitcher Aaron Brown (6'1" 205) from Chatsworth HS-West Hills (CA) closed the game with a quick 1-2-3 seventh inning. He was 87-89 and has a plus change-up that he throws with identical arm speed to his fastball.
8-12-10 from: - http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/high-school/events/under-armour-preseason-all-america-tournament/2010/2610524.html - OF - Chatsworth (Calif.) HS Brown is a strong, physical player with legitimate lefthanded power generated from plus bat speed that can lead to towering home runs. He's a good fit at either corner outfield spot and has above-average arm strength, as evidenced by his ability to touch 90 mph on the mound. He was also Chatsworth's ace pitcher this spring.
43. Zach Wilson:
44. Drew Martinez:
45. Ronnie Richardson:
46. Drew Maggi:
47. Steve Selsky:
48. Roman Quinn:
49. Derek Fisher:
50. Aaron Brown:
51. John Smith:
52. Mike Papi:
11-5-10: - http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=5095 – WWBA stars - OF Michael Papi (Baseball U.): Papi has been at all the biggest events during the last 6 months; the PG National, East Coast Pro, the Area Code Games, the WWBA 17U National Championships, Jupiter. He’s been stunningly consistent at all those events, showing a powerful left handed swing, right field arm strength and good speed for a 6-3, 190 lb athlete. When I think of profiles like that, I think of another player from the Northeast, former Yankee great Paul O’Neill.
53. Jacob Anderson:
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 – Jacob Anderson OF Chino HS (Calif.) - Long, rangy athlete w/ big power potential to middle of field. Good bat speed, consistent line drive stroke.
7-25: - www.fanhouse.com: - Fanhouse Top 70 Prospects - 69. Jacob Anderson, OF, Chino HS (Calif.)
54. Andy Burns:
55. Joe Panik
56. Desmond Henry:
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 - OF, Desmond Henry, 5'11 160, R/R, can run and stole a few bases at will. Bat speed is there and he covers ground in the OF, not a bad arm, 40 on the scale and will get better with more exposure and dedication to the game. Centenial HS, Compton CA. Loved his aggressiveness.
7-18 from: - http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/draft/?p=2597 - Desmond Henry, OF, Centennial HS, Compton, Calif. - Henry is shockingly fast—around 6.4 to 6.5 in the 60—and has an arm that is adequate for CF or LF. Henry is the prototypical speedy outfielder that minor league player development types attempt to make a switch hitter. For now, Henry will stick to batting righthanded. If he develops more strength in his hands, wrists and forearms, Henry could become a decent righthanded hitter, given his recently improved hitting mechanics.
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.
57. Cohl Walla:
4-7-10 from: http://www.pgcrosschecker.com/articles/DisplayArticle.aspx?article=2253 - OF Cohl Walla (Texas): Walla joins Purke as the only freshmen identified here, and will be a draft-eligible sophomore. He worked his way into the Texas starting lineup after three weeks and looks like he won’t give up his spot (.360-2-13, 7 SB’s in 17 starts). Walla’s run and throw tools are both plusses, and if he hits and hits with power like he’s shown so far, he’s a top-3 round pick for sure in 2011.
7-8-10 from: - http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/college/awards/freshman-all-america-team/2010/2610312.html - named to second team 2010 College Freshman team - (Pos. Second Team - AVG OBP SLG AB R H HR RBI SB) – OF Cohl Walla, Texas .316 .357 .491 228 41 72 8 40 14
7-6 from: - http://www.rightfieldfog.com - For the Whitecaps, the win over Harwich was a solid performance all around. Drew Martinez, the league leader in hitting and a fixture in the leadoff spot, got the night off. In his stead, Cohl Walla (Texas) stepped into the leadoff spot and promptly went 5-for-5 with two doubles, three runs scored and an RBI. Walla, a talented freshman who will be draft-eligible next year, had been off to a slow start. He was hitting .182 before last night’s explosion. Now, he’s hitting .289. Maybe it’s something about the Brewster leadoff spot.
7-18 from: - http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/college/?p=3870 - On Texas outfielder Cohl Walla (.259/.313/.310, 4 RBI in 58 AB): "He's only a freshman; he's going to be a special player. Long and lanky, needs to put a little weight on his body, he can really patrol center field. He's got a 90-93 arm that he's going to use next year. He'll toe the rubber for us at some point this summer and get a few innings. UT's intention is to pitch him at some point next spring. He has a good approach to all fields, got some power, runs well. He's an 18-year-old kid with a lot of tools. He's got the same body as Jarrett Parker. He makes better contact than Jarrett did up here—Jarrett swung and missed a lot. Cohl will swing and miss, but he can hit the ball the other way, doesn't try to pull everything."
11-12-10 from: - http://www.collegebaseballdaily.com/2010/11/12/top-100-countdown-66-cohl-walla-texas - College Baseball Daily continues our countdown to the start of the 2011 College Baseball season by checking in on the Top 100 Players in the country. We will be providing one player per day until we reach number 1. We continue the countdown today at number 66 with Texas sophomore outfielder Cohl Walla. The Austin TX native attended Lake Travis High School where he was a four year varsity letterwinner while being a two-time captain. As a senior, he batted .435 with eight home runs as he went on to be named to the Third Team Class 4A All-State by the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association and the Texas Sports Writers Association and District 25-4A Most Valuable Player. The Washington Nationals drafted Walla in the 43rd round of the 2009 MLB Draft but were not able to come to an agreement. Cohl stayed close to home as he continued his baseball career with the hometown Texas Longhorns. He had an immediate impact into the everyday lineup by playing in 62 games (52 starts) as he hit .316 with eight homers and 40 RBI. He was named Honorable Mention All-Big 12 at the end of the 2010 season. He played in 31 games this summer with the Brewster Whitecaps in the Cape Cod Baseball League. He finished the summer with a .259 average while driving in seven runs in the premier college baseball summer league.
58. Daniel Camerena:
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 - CF, Daniel Camarena, 6'0 185, L/L, love his approach to the game and willingness to listen, showed solid OF arm, running speed right at ave on the way, 4.3 from left side, also showed bat speed with occ pop to alleys, not a HR guy. Worse case scenario he plays 3 years in college and gets a chance at the next level. Cathedral Cath., Bonita CA.
8-11-10 from: - http://baseballanalysts.com - Aflac All-American Daniel Camarena (Cathedral Catholic, San Diego, CA) knocked in the first run for the Blue with a long double to straightaway center. The 6-2, 200-pound L/L is a two-way threat who has committed to University of San Diego. Baseball America sees him as a "high average, low strikeout, gap-to-gap, line drive hitter."
10-1-10 from: - http://www.prospectwire.com/pw/article.php?id=149 - Behind Vogelbach, we have Daniel Camarena at #6 who’s out of a different mold altogether from the Top-5. Camarena has a quick and fluid lefthanded swing that projects for power, but is not quite at the level of the five in front of him. Camarena is the best athlete, likely to be drafted as an outfielder or maybe even as a lefthanded pitcher.
59. Stewart Ijames:
7-19 from: - http://thecollegebaseballblog.com/2010/07/19/cape-cod-baseball-league-players-of-the-week-4 - It seems as though Stewart Ijames (Louisville) has found a home. And it looks like he is settling in nicely. Ijames has earned this week’s Coca Cola Player of the Week award in only his third week with Y-D. Ijames, who was traded from Harwich to the Red Sox on June 24th, put together a monster week at the plate. In seven games, he batted .423 with a home run and eight RBI. Over the course of those games, he produced a run in all but two, and recorded a hit in all seven. Ijames’ uniform shuffle is a surprise, considering the Louisville redshirt sophomore was a 2008 Freshman All-American. He missed 2009 due to shoulder troubles, but rebounded in 2010, batting .324 with 14 homers.
http://www.thecollegebaseballblog.com/2010/10/07/stewart-ijames-louisville-top-100/#more-30224 - OF - He missed the entire 2009 season with a torn rotator cuff in his throwing arm which affected his throwing and hitting. He did recover for the summer though as he played with the Thomasville HiToms in the Coastal Plains League. He finished tied for the league lead in homers with 12 as he hit .282 with 37 RBI. Ijames returned to the Louisville lineup in 2010 as he appeared in all 64 games (63 starts) as he hit .324 with 14 homers and 63 RBI. He also was solid on the basepaths as he stole seven bases in eleven attempts. The New York Yankees selected him in the 2010 MLB Draft during the 29th round. He spent the summer in the Cape Cod Baseball League where he hit .231 with two homers and 12 RBI in 34 games. He decided to not accept the Yankees contract offer thus making him head back to school for his redshirt junior season with the Cardinals.
60. Dominic Jose -
11-2 from www.thehardballtimes.com: - Dominic Jose, Royals Baseball Club—Athletic, lanky body, sweet LH swing, cannon arm. 2011.
10-2-10 from: - http://www.prospectwire.com/pw/article.php?id=150 - Dominic Jose is one very interesting outfielder, from Boca Raton HS, who has committed to Stanford. Perhaps nobody showed more tools and projection than the lanky 6’3”, 182 lb Jose, who ran a 6.68 60 yard-dash and also has a present 55 outfield arm projecting to plus. Jose showed fluid swings both ways and though his approach still needs much work at the plate, he has the chance to turn into a very good hitter. He showed some maturity by hitting a curveball for a single to right field. Dominic is the son of longtime big league outfielder Felix Jose.
http://www.diamondscapescouting.com/blog.html - Day Four – WWBA - Outfielder Dominic Jose (Boca Raton HS, Boca Raton, Fla.) continued to swing a hot bat, lifting a grand slam to the pull side in his team’s final game of pool play. He also knocked in a run later in the evening and squared two more in a playoff win against SGV Arsenal.
11-5-10: - http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=5095 – WWBA stars - CF Dominic Jose (FTB Mizuno): Jose is yet another player who was hampered by an injury during the summer (hamstring), but who really showed his skills and tools in Jupiter. The son of former ML outfielder Felix Jose has a commitment to Stanford, which is still perhaps the hardest school for pro baseball to sway a player away from. Should Jose end up at school, look for him to be high on the list of potential 2014 first round picks.
61. Nick Ramirez:
4-12-10 from: http://thecollegebaseballblog.com/2010/04/12/big-west-players-of-the-week-2 - Cal State Fullerton’s Nick Ramirez (Anaheim, Calif./Katella HS) collected Big West Baseball Field Player of the Week honors after producing six of the team’s 22 runs and helping the team to three wins against nationally ranked opponents. Ramirez batted .333 (5-for-15) with three runs and six RBI as the Titans defeated No. 3 UCLA and took two of three games in a key Big West series versus rival UC Irvine. The sophomore blasted three home runs to help him post a .933 slugging percentage for the week.
6-14-10: Named to 3rd Team NCBWA 2010 All-America Team - Nick Ramirez - .346, 62-R, 28-2B, 16-HR, 75-RBI
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). Ramirez, who was 1-for-4 from the plate with a run scored, allowed the only hit surrendering a leadoff triple to George Springer (Connecticut) in the seventh to straight-away center. Springer would score later on a sac fly off the bat of Nolan Fontana (Florida).
62. 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.
63. David Popkins:
5-24-10 from: - http://www.bigwest.org//story.asp?story_id=13858 - OF David Popkins (San Diego, Calif./Saint Augustine HS) paced the UC Davis offense in four victories, hitting an impressive .625 (15-for-24) to garner Big West Baseball Field Player of the Week accolades. Popkins hit 200 points higher than the next Aggie batter as the Aggies recovered from a Tuesday loss at Nevada to win four straight. The sophomore led the Aggies to their first series sweep of the season, batting .786 (11-for-14) against UC Santa Barbara. In Sunday’s 9-8 win in 10 innings, Popkins went 4-for-4 and blasted a pair of home runs en route to a five-RBI effort. He also drew a bases loaded walk in the 10th inning to collect the game-winning RBI. Popkins posted another four-hit performance in Saturday’s 11-6 win. He scored twice and drove in the game-tying run in the fifth inning. Early in the week, Popkins recorded triples in back-to-back games against Nevada and Santa Clara. He leads the team in batting average (.387), runs (38), hits (67) and RBI (38).
64. Shane Brown:
5-24-10 from: - http://www.atlantic10.com/sports/m-basebl/spec-rel/052410aab.html - Player of the Week - Shane Brown - Charlotte - Sophomore, Outfielder, 5-11, 162 lbs. - Davidson, N.C./North Mecklenburg HS - Brown registered three multi-hit performances - including a pair of four-hit efforts - over four contests on the week...went 11-for-17 (.647) with six runs scored and six RBI...was 4-for-5 with four RBI and a school record-tying three doubles on May 20 in Charlotte's 11-1 win at Richmond...collected 10 hits in 14 at-bats in the 49ers' three-game series at Richmond.
65. James Ramsey:
6-21-10 from: - http://baseballdraftreport.com - 2011 MLB Draft Players to Know – Florida State - SO OF James Ramsey (.291/.443/.539; 48/41 BB/K; 10/11 SB; 206 AB) - Ramsey is generally seen as one of the better 2011 college outfield prospects, but at this point in his development he’s little more than an above-average bat to me. His arm is currently average at best and his range in the outfield is below-average. In addition, he’s a decent runner who picks his spots on the bases well. College players limited to leftfield need to be able to hit a ton to make it in pro ball.
66. Colin Shaw:
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 - OF, Colin Shaw, Westlake HS, Texas 6'0 180, L/L, gamer, plays to win and shows enough ability to watch in 2011 for sure, another one that needs some seasoning so 4 year probably best bet. Made contact vs 88 plus mph fb and stood in there.
67. C.T.Bradford:
7-2 from: - http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=4887 – OF 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. Bradford, a Mississippi State signee and the Bombers captain, was named the tournament Most Valuable Player. The 5-10 left hander went 2-0 on the mound, including a complete win in the Bombers semifinal victory over the Orlando Scorpions. Bradford batted leadoff and played centerfield when not on the mound and led the Bombers in runs scored in addition to his final game heroics.
68. Tim Barry:
7-13-10: - MaxPreps Junior All-American Baseball Team - Tim Barry, Oak Forest (Oak Forest, Ill.), Outfield - One of the more prolific home run hitters in the country, Barry heads into his senior year with 41 career home runs, including 17 during his junior season. He drove in 43 runs this year to give him 170 in his career. An all-state choice for the third time by the Chicago Tribune, Barry batted .578 and scored 46 runs.
69. Daniel Arellano:
7-13-10: - MaxPreps Junior All-American Baseball Team - Daniel Arellano, Centennial (Corona, Calif.), Outfield - An All-Southern Section Division I selection and a member of the Riverside Press-Enterprise all-area team, Arrelano batted .427 with 36 RBI, 31 runs scored, 5 doubles and 12 home runs. He also had a 9-3 mound record with 67 strikeouts in 76.2 innings pitched.
70. Grant McCabe:
7-13-10: - MaxPreps Junior All-American Baseball Team - Grant McCabe, Cherry Creek (Greenwood Village, Colo.), Outfield - One of only two juniors on the All-Colorado team by the Denver Post, McCabe batted .598 for the Bruins with 43 runs, 49 hits, 23 RBI, 11 doubles, 6 triples and a home run.
71. Brett Austin:
7-13-10: - MaxPreps Junior All-American Baseball Team - Brett Austin, Providence (Charlotte, N.C.), Outfield - The Southwestern 4A Conference Player of the Year, Austin was also named to the All-Observer team after batting .436 with 12 home runs, 8 doubles, 2 triples and 29 RBI.
72. Alex Newman:
http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/draft/?p=2597 - Alex Newman, OF, Gahr HS, Cerritos, Calif. - Newman was the top “sleeper” at Westmont. Strong and athletic, Newman runs extremely well (6.75). He flashed promising defensive skills with a nifty catch during the game portion of the event. While Newman does not throw well, his bat during BP exhibited provocative flashes of quickness and bat speed
73. Cody Koback:
7-21 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?q=Y&a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702&p=4 - OF, Cody Koback, Wis-Stevens Point, D3 player with very good makeup, ran solid ave, R/R 6'0 180 has arm strength and some pop in his bat, plays the the way it's supposed to, "all out"! Has to be seen for 2011 for improvement.
74. Nathan Melendres:
7-18 from: - http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/college/?p=3870 - On Miami outfielder Nathan Melendres (.277/.320/.447, 1 HR, 5 RBI, 8 SB in 47 AB): "Melendres is a nice player, a 6.6 to 6.7 runner, average to above-average arm strength, can spray the ball around the field. Team player too."
75. Brian Billigen:
7-22-10 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?q=Y&a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702&p=4 - OF, Brian Billigen, Cornell, L/L, 6' 180, listed his name for top Ivy Leaguers to watch for this spring, he had an ok year but I wasn't able to see him until this summer. Billigen has power and great size to intrigue or detract, throwing wise, arm is ok, throws a bit funky and has loop in his swing but is strong with upper body. Running wise, he's ave at best, 4.3 mostly from LH side, said to run sub 6.8,60.
76. Jarod Berggren:
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 - Jarod Berggren, Northern Colorado, 6'3 185, R/R, solid bat and running speed, throws well enough, reminds me some of Astro OF - Pence.
77. Joe Loftus:
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 - Joe Loftus, Vanderbilt, 6'2 200, R/R, again the Commodore program is loaded for 2011 CWS chase. This kid has the tools, solid ave raw power, runs well, better on the way, arm is adequate for corner OF play.
78. Willie Argo:
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 - Willie Argo, Illinois, 6'1 200, R/R, from good HS program in the Quad Cities, has gotten a bit better each year and one of top base stealers in country this spring. Can chase them down in OF, throws good enough for CF, likeable too. Good upside.
79. Tristan Moore:
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 - Tristan Moore, Wright State, 6'2 200, R/R, can flat out rake, throws well, runs solid ave, better between the bases, also plays first. Strong kid!
80. BreShon Kimble:
7-29-10 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=8531042802 - BreShon Kimble has arm strength and bat speed, very raw however and runs better once underway. Still haven't seen that power displayed in a game, have seen a few during BP during TOS, but nothing else thus far. Very good build and strength. A bit stiff still, will keep an eye on him today.
81. Leland Clemmons:
7-30-10 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=8531042802 - CF, Leland Clemmons, Indian River HS, Chesapeake VA, 5'8 1/2 155, R/R, pound for pound a lil dynamite in this package, runs and throws slightly better than average and quick bat with short stroke, good quickness and bursts on base paths, pesky type, some comps to Bip Roberts former ML for Padres/Pirates. Ran 4.18 to 1b, 4.35 on a turn on a two-bagger Wed., showed good speed chasing down fly balls during Championship game today.
82. Zac Freeman:
8-11-10 from: - http://baseballanalysts.com - OF Zac Freeman (Lowndes, Valdosta, GA) was, for me, the most impressive player on Oakland's squad. He went 3-for-10 with a double and a triple plus three walks and made an outstanding diving catch going to his left in shallow center field. Disregarding his poor pitching performance on Monday, the only criticism is perhaps an overly aggressive swing that led to six whiffs in 13 plate appearances.
83. Nick Williams:
8-12-10: - http://www.prospectwire.com/pw/article.php?id=117 - Otherwise, the Rangers offense was quiet, though right-fielder Nick Williams (6'3" 190, L/L, 2012) from Galveston Ball HS-La Marque (TX) swung the bat well, with a line drive single to right and a hard line out to centerfield. He is very comfortable in the box and has an great idea of how to reach base and knows what he wants to hit.
84. Spencer O’Neil:
8-11-10 from: - http://baseballanalysts.com - Spencer O'Neil (Southridge, Kennewick, WA) stood out in the pre-game infield, displaying a strong, accurate arm in right field with all four throws to third base and home arriving on a clothes line with no hops. However, O'Neil, one of three returning players from the 2009 Area Code Games, has taken the collar at the plate, going 0-for-10 in the tournament.
85. James Harris:
9-3-10 from: - http://www.prospectwire.com/pw/article.php?id=144 - 59. James Harris - OF, 6'1" 175, R/R, Oakland Tech HS (CA) - A player that scouts kept watching, expecting the breakout game... it didn't happen but he played an EXCELLENT centerfield, has bat speed and strength, plays HARD, it will happen for him.
86. Patrick Kullick:
10-2-10 from: - http://www.prospectwire.com/pw/article.php?id=150 - From the left side of the plate, outfielder Patrick Kulick showed a powerful stroke with wood bat power. Kulick, from Stoneman Douglas HS, is almost as big as Such. He has a very fluid swing and took an excellent batting practice session. He’s still unsigned as well.
87. Tanner Pllack:
10-4-10 from: - http://www.prospectwire.com/pw/article.php?id=151 - As far as the top hitters, most returned on Sunday. Outfielder Tanner Pollack (IMG Academy) continued to swing a strong lefthanded bat. He also showed a 40-45 arm (projecting to average) and power out of his 6’0”, 205 lb frame. Uncommitted to a school thus far, he’s a solid follow for pro scouts and should end up at a strong D1 somewhere. Though he lacks sheer height, Pollack has a real strong frame that I think can still project another 20 lbs of muscle by the time he’s 23-24.
88. Andy Mee:
10-8-10 from: - http://www.thecollegebaseballblog.com/2010/10/08/top-100-countdown-number-96-andy-mee-florida-atlantic/#more-30259 - He spent his first two seasons of intercollegiate baseball at Sante Fe College where he was named the team MVP in both seasons. In 2009, he helped lead the team to the Florida State championship and a runner-up finish in the junior college national tournament. For his career, Mee is the SFC record holder for doubles (35), at bats (402), hits (169), is tied for first in career RBI (106) with teammate Trace Venegas and Matt Armstrong (2001-02) and is second in runs scored (99) behind teammate Tyler Cook (113). Andy decided to transfer to Florida Atlantic to continue his college baseball career and did not disappoint in 2010. He led the Florida Atlantic squad in hitting with a .378 average with eight homers and 55 RBI starting all 61 games on the year. He also saw time on the mound serving as the team’s closer as he went 1-2 with nine saves and an ERA of 2.96. He struck out 22 batters in 24.2 innings of work. He was named second team All-American by the NCBWA for his performance
89. Kes Carter:
4-7-10 from: http://www.pgcrosschecker.com/articles/DisplayArticle.aspx?article=2253 - OF Kes Carter (Western Kentucky): The Hilltoppers are still somewhat overlooked with Kentucky and Louisville in the same state, but are 24-7 and look like a big-time program. The 6-1, 200-pound, lefthanded-hitting Carter is their best athlete, with a plus arm/speed combination and a bat (.362-5-36, 10 SB’s) that is starting to show its potential.
90. Jack Mosbacher – Stanford -
1-23-10 from www.baseballdraftreport.com: - SO OF Jack Mosbacher (2011) is officially listed as a sophomore despite not playing for the Cardinal as a freshman. Typically players who don’t get into any actual games get the redshirt tag, whether or not it was a planned redshirt season or not. Mosbacher could be listed as a redshirt freshman, but is instead referred to as a sophomore. His draft year remains the same either way, so there really isn’t any point talking about this, but these are the things you need to ramble on about to fill space in a paragraph that is supposed to be about a guy named Mosbacher. To his credit, Mosbacher actually sounds like a fascinating person (involved in multiple theater productions, interested in a career in public service, and has parents who were both tremendous athletes) and a prospect with some upside (above-average speed and arm, enough defensive tools to play centerfield, leadoff hitter profile). We’ll see.
91. Kyle Johnson –
3-14 from: http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/baseball/blog/ncaabb_experts/post/Washington-State-s-Johnson-seriously-injured?urn=ncaabb,227806 - Washington State captured an important 7-5 win over Texas A&M on Saturday afternoon to even the series at 1-1, but the contest was marred by a gruesome injury to Cougars center fielder Kyle Johnson. With the Aggies batting in the bottom of the ninth inning, designated hitter Joe Patterson sent a ball deep into right-center, where Washington State's Johnson and right fielder Derek Jones were both trying to make the catch. Johnson and Jones ran into each other and Johnson's forehead collided with Jones' knee. Johnson was attended to by medical personnel on the field near the warning track for nearly 20 minutes before being transported via ambulance to College Station Medical Center. - UPDATE (Saturday, 9 p.m.): Just got off the phone with Washington State coach Donnie Marbut. Coach Marbut said that Johnson underwent some tests and he does appear to have a bad concussion. However, Johnson is now at the team hotel in College Station and stable. Marbut said that Johnson will be further evaluated and at least will be out a week from game action. It does appear, though, that Johnson will be fine.
92. Jeremy Rathjen -
3-15-10 from http://pnrscouting.com/rankings_2010_houstoncollegeclassic.html - Top 10 Players (2011 Draft Class) - Jeremy Rathjen, OF, Rice Univ. - 3-9 with a walk on the weekend, but shined best out in his two games in center field where he recorded eight putouts and showed solid range and reads; flashed the leather laying-out for a ball in the left-center gap on Friday against Texas in a bit of an "anything you can do" back-and-forth with Longhorns CF Connor Rowe.
93. Tristan Moore
3/8 from: http://baseballdraftreport.com - SO OF/1B Tristan Moore (2011) and Wright State singled Virginia to death in the Raiders’ huge upset win in Charlottesville. Moore’s final line (3-4, R, K) works well with the reports on his tools. His tools grade out as average or better in all phases except power potential. His plus arm, above-average speed, and leadoff hitter profile with the bat will keep him getting looks from pro teams.
94. Johnathan Taylor:
3-19 from: - http://baseballdraftreport.com - Saturday: SO OF Johnathan Taylor (Georgia): 1-3, 3 BB, RBI, 3 R - Sunday: SO OF Johnathan Taylor (Georgia): 1-1, 3 BB, RBI, R - Taylor may spell his name weirdly, but he’s a really interesting 2011 prospect all the same. He’s a leadoff hitter all the way (good patience, no power), but has enough in the way of speed (plus) and defense (crazy range in center) that he should have a career as a backup outfielder even if the bat doesn’t allow him to start
95. Trey Watkins -
12-23-9 fr. http://baseballdraftreport.com -
SO OF Trey Watkins (2011) can run like the dickens. That’s fast. You know it’s fast because it prompted me to say something like he can run like the dickens. That’s not a phrase I’m willing to use publicly unless it was oh so true. Watkins’s plus-plus running ability allows him to cover huge chunks of ground in the field. His compact 5-8, 190 pound frame is very well proportioned with those explosive fast twitch muscles that make the eyes of scouts widen. I know this is a cop-out, but Watkins is a player you really need to watch play to understand. His upside could be Bobby Abreu with more speed and less home run power. JR OF Tyler Holt (2010) of Florida State is the best current prospect comp (although Holt strikes out a lot more) I can come up with; Holt is draft-eligible this year, so it’ll be interesting to see if his draft standing works as a litmus test to Watkins’s 2011 draft stock.
96. Charles Sheffield:
10-17-10 from: - http://www.prospectwire.com/pw/article.php?id=162 - OF Sheffield stands a projectable 6’3”, 175 lb by my estimation from the stands and has a fluid righthanded swing with a no-stride approach. With a rangy frame and sloped shoulders, Sheffield looks the part in the uniform and he did everything but run (7.5 60 yard-dash). Sheffield showed a present average outfield arm, good actions at first base, and even an 88 MPH fastball with the makings of a big league curve on the mound.
97. Williams Jerez:
10-29-10 from: - http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=5086 - OF Williams Jerez (Syracuse Sports Zone Chiefs): I admit I’d never heard of the 6-4, 190 pound left- handed hitting Jerez before; I thought that his name was entered in the program backwards. An East Coast scout I talked to certainly knew who he was, though, and scouts all around the country know about him now. The Brooklyn native is a plus athlete with a sweet swing and tons of projection.
98. Brian Martin:
11-8-10 from: - http://www.collegesummerbaseball.net/2010/11/top-performers-from-2010-brian-martin.html - My next Top Performer from the 2010 summer season is Brian Martin of the Hays Larks. Brian is a 5-11/180 pound Senior outfielder from Bradley University. He hails from Glen Ellyn, IL and he went to high school at Lombard Montini Catholic. He started his collegiate career at the College of DuPage. This past Spring, he turned in a great first season at Bradley. He hit .364, with 3 home runs and 39 rbi's in 206 at-bats. He was named to the the 2nd Team All-MVC List. Brian spent this summer playing for the Hays Larks of the Jayhawk League. He hit .386 in 127 at-bats this summer. He hit 11 doubles, 2 triples and smacked 2 home runs for the Larks. He also scored 31 runs and knocked in 25 on the year. He had a great bb/k ratio of 17/19 this summer. Brian is said to have "deceptive" speed, and his 16 stolen bases are proof of that. For his outstanding play, Brian was named to the First Team All-Jayhawk League list. The fine folks over at Perfect Game recently ranked Brian as the 16th best prospect in the league, while Baseball America has him ranked as the 18 best prospect in the league. The following is from the Baseball America scouting report: Martin was primarily a wrestler in high school who had a scholarship to Fresno State that fell through when the program dropped wrestling. He took a year off from school to reacquaint himself with baseball, which he played as a prep freshman and senior, and has done nothing but hit and run since then. He stands just 5-foot-9 and bats righthanded; his profile would work better if he batted lefty, and he could move to second base for Bradley next season. He's a solid runner with a quick, strong swing, and he made consistent solid contact all summer, batting .386 with 11 doubles, ranking second in the former category. Martin draws walks and steals bases with aplomb and has a track record for hitting with wood, having hit .302 in the Prospect League last summer. He's more grinder than toolshed and already is 22 years old.
99. Josh Delph:
11-5-10: - http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=5095 – WWBA stars - CF Josh Delph (Chet Lemon’s Juice): I saw Delph play over the summer and the best thing the 6-2, 180 lb left-handed hitter did was square up the ball consistently. That was the same thing Delph did in this event, square it up consistently, only he appears stronger than he was a few months ago and the ball was coming off his bat harder. Give Delph a couple of years and proportionately more strength and he’s going to be an outstanding hitting prospect.
10-27-10 from: - http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/draft/?p=3012 - Outfielder Josh Delph has a sweet lefthanded swing and consistently hit the ball hard, including roping a triple in the championship game.
100. Austin Wilson:
11-2-10 from: - http://milbprospects.blogspot.com/2010/11/top-25-under-25now-and-in-2015.html - 17. Austin Wilson, RF, Stanford University - Where he came from: Wilson could have been a top 10 pick in the 2010 draft if not for a solid commitment to Stanford. The Cardinals rolled the dice on him, but he opted to choose the Stanford Cardinals. Why he’s here: Wilson is an athlete that is really projectable. He is a muscular hitter with a ton of power potential. The Stanford swing could hinder him but I think he can succeed anyway. Where he’s headed: Wilson has a long swing and will strike out a bunch, but he will play really good RF defense with a plus arm. He will be a .260-.280 hitter with 20 HR potential. The only reason I don't project more is the history of Stanford hitters. If you really like him you could project another Dave Winfield.
101. Dereck Rodriguez:
11-5-10: - http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=5095 – WWBA stars - CF Dereck Rodriguez (Houston Heat): Rodriguez is already a high level defensive outfielder so it’s just been a matter with evaluators to keep a handle on how much stronger Pudge’s son is getting with the bat. Rodriguez had 8 hits in the Heat’s first 3 games, strongly addressing that issue.
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