6/14/11

2012 Draft: - Top 29 SS in Draft

1) Kenny Diekroeger



10-11-10 – Top 10 2012 Prospects from Jim Callis/Baseball America - 1. Kenny Diekroeger, ss, Stanford


SS Kenny Diekroeger, Stanford: An unsigned 2009 second-rounder, Diekroeger has the whole package to emerge as an elite pick in the 2012 draft. He has excellent bat speed along with a polished plate approach; he also has smooth actions in the field to go with a smart, savvy approach and excellent instincts. Though his range is adequate by shortstop standards, Diekroeger’s quickness in the field makes him better suited for third base, and he could become a natural at that position as his raw power evolves. http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=5506  


Ranked #4 in the 2012 Prospects List compiled by the All-American Athletic Foundation - http://allamericanfoundation.pointstreaksites.com/view/allamericanfoundation/news/mlb-2012-draft


2-21-11: - http://bullpenbanter.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=387:college-baseball-weekend1&catid=18:articles&Itemid=11  Player: Kenny Diekroeger College: Stanford University Position: Short Stop Bats/Throws: R/R - Patient approach at the plate and worked the count well in order to get a pitch he could drive Hit several line drives up the middle Flew out a couple times near the warning track (left and center) Showed the ability to range to both his left and right A bit too much arc on his only throw from deep in the hole (only time his arm was tested)


4-25-11: - http://bullpenbanter.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=411:college-baseball-weekend-10-observations&catid=18:articles&Itemid=11  - Ugly, ugly swing at first Cole breaking ball


Rough game defensively, dropped easy popup in 8th and didn't range well (Game 1)


Did a good job charging soft ground ball and making accurate off-balance throw to first (Game 2)


Comment: I've seen 7 or 8 Stanford games this year and Diekroeger has yet to wow me. Early in the year he showed a knack for hitting line drives, but he has swung and missed a lot in recent looks. I've seen him range well to both sides and I've also seen balls that looked like they should have been fielded end up in the outfield. His actions are sloppy at times and his arm is just OK. The limitations of watching via webcast keeps me from making any definitive statements on that side of the ball. He's mentioned often as a top 5 pick for 2012 and I'm still waiting to see that player. At this point, I would take Mark Appel without hesitation over Kenny Diekroeger. I will see many Stanford games between now and June of 2012; I hope he shows me what he's got soon.


6-10-11 from http://www.draftsite.com/mlb/mock-draft/2012  - 2 Houston Kenny Diekroeger SS Stanford 6' 2" 200



2) Deven Marrero



6-11-10: -

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110608&content_id=20222396&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_mlb  Deven Marrero, SS, Arizona State: Part of an impressive crop of 2012 Draft talent at ASU, Marrero is a legitimate shortstop with great defensive actions and a playable bat for the next level.



10-11-10 – Top 10 2012 Prospects from Jim Callis/Baseball America - 6. Deven Marrero, ss, Arizona State

Ranked #7 in the 2012 Prospects List compiled by the All-American Athletic Foundation - http://allamericanfoundation.pointstreaksites.com/view/allamericanfoundation/news/mlb-2012-draft



6-14-11: - http://bullpenbanter.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=392:college-baseball-weekend-04-observations&catid=18:articles&Itemid=11  - Player: Deven Marrero College: Arizona State University Position: Short Stop Bats/Throws: R/R Height/Weight: 6'1" / 172 lbs. Average height with some room to add muscle Not an overly physical presence but manages to generate good bat speed; extends arms well


Looks for something inside to pull, took everything not in that area with less than 2 strikes; expanded with 2 strikes Ripped a low breaking ball down the 3B line for a double in second game Fooled by an inside curve ball


6-10-11 from http://www.draftsite.com/mlb/mock-draft/2012  - 6 Washington Devin Marrero SS Arizona State 6' 1" 172

3) Steve Nyisztor



Ranked #9 in the 2012 Prospects List compiled by the All-American Athletic Foundation

http://allamericanfoundation.pointstreaksites.com/view/allamericanfoundation/news/mlb-2012-draft



6-10-11 from http://www.draftsite.com/mlb/mock-draft/2012  - 11 NY Mets Steve Nyisztor SS Rutgers 6' 3" 185



4) Addison Russell



6-11-10: - http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110608&content_id=20222396&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_mlb Addison Russell, SS, Pace HS, Fla.: Russell is very strong and athletic. He's an excellent right-handed hitter who makes consistent, hard contact with power. He's got a plus arm as well.


Ranked #11 in the 2012 Prospects List compiled by the All-American Athletic Foundation http://allamericanfoundation.pointstreaksites.com/view/allamericanfoundation/news/mlb-2012-draft



6-24-10: - http://sullydraft.blogspot.com/2010/06/sneak-peak-2012-high-school-top-ten.html   - After watching the Junior National Showcase at Tropicana Field. Here is my top ten list for the class of 2012. - 2. Addison Russell- SS, Pace HS (FL)


6-10-11 from http://www.draftsite.com/mlb/mock-draft/2012  - 9 Chicago WS Addison Russell SS Pace High School (FL) 6' 1" 195



5) Stephen Perez


2-28-11: - http://bullpenbanter.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=388:college-baseball-weekend-02-observations&catid=18:articles&Itemid=11  - Player: Stephen Perez College: University of Miami Position: Short Stop Bats/Throws: S/R Height/Weight: 5'11" / 184 lbs. Put an emphasis on taking the first few pitches of an at bat (especially batting left handed) Turned on pitch well, hit to right-center warning track; easy triple Went other way with another pitch to double into left center gap


Very smooth actions at short stop Fielded short hop; dropped during transition and hurried throw was in the dirt; 2 errors on the play Misplayed another routine ground ball trying to hurry the feed to second base in order to turn two Showed excellent range deep in the hole; fielded ball with a slide and made a strong throw to first in the same motion. WOW. MLB-quality short stop play Impressive arm strength


Looked a bit less comfortable at the plate batting right handed.



Ranked #25 in the 2012 Prospects List compiled by the All-American Athletic Foundation

http://allamericanfoundation.pointstreaksites.com/view/allamericanfoundation/news/mlb-2012-draft

6-10-11 from http://www.draftsite.com/mlb/mock-draft/2012  - 27 Cleveland Steve Perez SS Miami 5' 11" 185


6) Gavin Cecchini



Ranked #31 in the 2012 Prospects List compiled by the All-American Athletic Foundation

http://allamericanfoundation.pointstreaksites.com/view/allamericanfoundation/news/mlb-2012-draft


6-10-11 from http://www.draftsite.com/mlb/mock-draft/2012  - 24 NY Yankees Gavin Cecchini SS United States 6' 1" 180



7) Tanner Rahler



Ranked #43 in the 2012 Prospects List compiled by the All-American Athletic Foundation http://allamericanfoundation.pointstreaksites.com/view/allamericanfoundation/news/mlb-2012-draft



8) C.J. Hinojosa



Ranked #48 in the 2012 Prospects List compiled by the All-American Athletic Foundation http://allamericanfoundation.pointstreaksites.com/view/allamericanfoundation/news/mlb-2012-draft



9) Corey Seager



Ranked #50 in the 2012 Prospects List compiled by the All-American Athletic Foundation

http://allamericanfoundation.pointstreaksites.com/view/allamericanfoundation/news/mlb-2012-draft



10) Corey Oswalt



Ranked #58 in the 2012 Prospects List compiled by the All-American Athletic Foundation

http://allamericanfoundation.pointstreaksites.com/view/allamericanfoundation/news/mlb-2012-draft



11) Nolan Fontana


6-10-11: - http://www.gatorzone.com/story.php?id=20869  Florida sophomore Nolan Fontana (Winter Garden, Fla.) was named as a semifinalist for the Brooks Wallace Shortstop of the Year Award on Friday by the College Baseball Hall of Fame. The list features 10 of the nation’s finest Division I shortstops.



Fontana has started 63 games this season for the top-ranked Gators (48-16), is hitting .309 and boasts team highs in walks (45), sacrifice flies (eight) and triples (five). He has scored 52 runs, totaled 44 RBI, poked 12 doubles and stolen six bases in 10 attempts. Fontana was a second-team All-SEC recipient and a member of the league’s All-Defensive Team for the second-straight year.


Ranked #60 in the 2012 Prospects List compiled by the All-American Athletic Foundation

http://allamericanfoundation.pointstreaksites.com/view/allamericanfoundation/news/mlb-2012-draft



12) Zach Green

Ranked #75 in the 2012 Prospects List compiled by the All-American Athletic Foundation

http://allamericanfoundation.pointstreaksites.com/view/allamericanfoundation/news/mlb-2012-draft



13) Darnell Sweeney



Ranked #106 in the 2012 Prospects List compiled by the All-American Athletic Foundation - http://allamericanfoundation.pointstreaksites.com/view/allamericanfoundation/news/mlb-2012-draft



14) Carlos Correa



Ranked #107 in the 2012 Prospects List compiled by the All-American Athletic Foundation - http://allamericanfoundation.pointstreaksites.com/view/allamericanfoundation/news/mlb-2012-draft

15) Zach Quintana



Ranked #109 in the 2012 Prospects List compiled by the All-American Athletic Foundation - http://allamericanfoundation.pointstreaksites.com/view/allamericanfoundation/news/mlb-2012-draft



16) Anthony Valentin



Ranked #119 in the 2012 Prospects List compiled by the All-American Athletic Foundation - http://allamericanfoundation.pointstreaksites.com/view/allamericanfoundation/news/mlb-2012-draft



17) Reed Gragnani



Ranked #140 in the 2012 Prospects List compiled by the All-American Athletic Foundation - http://allamericanfoundation.pointstreaksites.com/view/allamericanfoundation/news/mlb-2012-draft



18) Bobby Zarubin



Ranked #149 in the 2012 Prospects List compiled by the All-American Athletic Foundation –

http://allamericanfoundation.pointstreaksites.com/view/allamericanfoundation/news/mlb-2012-draft

19) Anthony Gomez



Ranked #156 in the 2012 Prospects List compiled by the All-American Athletic Foundation - http://allamericanfoundation.pointstreaksites.com/view/allamericanfoundation/news/mlb-2012-draft

20) Orlando Berrios



Ranked #158 in the 2012 Prospects List compiled by the All-American Athletic Foundation - http://allamericanfoundation.pointstreaksites.com/view/allamericanfoundation/news/mlb-2012-draft



21) Andre Real



Ranked #164 in the 2012 Prospects List compiled by the All-American Athletic Foundation - http://allamericanfoundation.pointstreaksites.com/view/allamericanfoundation/news/mlb-2012-draft



22) Matt Gonzalez



Ranked #179 in the 2012 Prospects List compiled by the All-American Athletic Foundation - http://allamericanfoundation.pointstreaksites.com/view/allamericanfoundation/news/mlb-2012-draft



23) Garrett Cannizaro

Ranked #184 in the 2012 Prospects List compiled by the All-American Athletic Foundation - http://allamericanfoundation.pointstreaksites.com/view/allamericanfoundation/news/mlb-2012-draft



24) Trey Williams


10-11-10 – Top 10 2012 Prospects from Jim Callis/Baseball America - 7. Trey Williams, ss, Valencia HS, Santa Clarita, Calif.



25) Avery Romero



Ranked #185 in the 2012 Prospects List compiled by the All-American Athletic Foundation - http://allamericanfoundation.pointstreaksites.com/view/allamericanfoundation/news/mlb-2012-draft



26) Tim Lopes



Ranked #186 in the 2012 Prospects List compiled by the All-American Athletic Foundation - http://allamericanfoundation.pointstreaksites.com/view/allamericanfoundation/news/mlb-2012-draft



27) Jarred Greene


Ranked #191 in the 2012 Prospects List compiled by the All-American Athletic Foundation - http://allamericanfoundation.pointstreaksites.com/view/allamericanfoundation/news/mlb-2012-draft



28) Kurt Schluter



Ranked #194 in the 2012 Prospects List compiled by the All-American Athletic Foundation - http://allamericanfoundation.pointstreaksites.com/view/allamericanfoundation/news/mlb-2012-draft



29) Kyle Overstreet



Ranked #197 in the 2012 Prospects List compiled by the All-American Athletic Foundation - http://allamericanfoundation.pointstreaksites.com/view/allamericanfoundation/news/mlb-2012-draft

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