2/11/12

Draft 2012: Jack Wynkoop, Mark Appel, Kevin Gausman, Mitch Nay


 Jack Wynkoop, Cape Henry Collegiate (Virginia Beach, Va.)  Wynkoop lands at No. 6 mostly on projection. He's 6-foot-6 and 190 pounds and a solid athlete. He's pitched in the 84-87 mph range but touched 89 last summer and also offers a curveball, slider and changeup. He's a South Carolina signee, but could see his stock rise if the fastball becomes more firm and more consistently in the upper-80s to low-90s. http://espn.go.com/blog/high-school/baseball/post/_/id/1086/max-fried-leads-class-of-2012-left-handers  

SP Mark Appel School: Stanford  Cl.: Junior, Ht.: 6-5, Wt.: 215  Hometown.: San Ramon, Calif.   High school: Monte Vista  Appel is an ultra-talented right-hander who could very well be the top pick in the upcoming MLB draft with a fastball in the mid 90s. He’s expected to be even better this spring, as the Cardinal aims for Omaha. In 2011, Appel had a 3.02 ERA in 110 1/3 innings. He also struck out 86 and walked 20. http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=6498

Kevin Gausman, RHP, Louisiana State - His secondary pitches are impressive and flash plus-plus potential. That being said, they are inconsistent. His breaking ball looks almost unhittable sometimes and others it flattens out and gets hit. His changeup has a hard fade to it and can make hitters look silly but his command needs work. He usually is around the plate and isn't the kind of guy who doesn't know where it's going. He is refining his ability and it shows. http://www.minorleagueball.com/2012/2/9/2785340/2012-baseball-draft-college-prospects-1-5

 10. Mitch Nay, 3B, Hamilton (Chandler, Ariz.)  - Nay fits the physical profile of a third baseman as much as anyone on this list. An Arizona State commit, Nay isn't as known to scouts as some other talents, but the physical prowess is there and he'll get a chance to show off his power and arm strength all spring. The hit tool is generally the main concern with prep power bats and Nay falls into that category, too http://espn.go.com/blog/high-school/baseball/post/_/id/1108/joey-gallo-is-nation%e2%80%99s-top-corner-infielder

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