D1 Game Notes – LSU, Joey Gallo, Marcus Stroman, Brady Rodgers

D1 Game Notes –  LSU, Joey Gallo, Marcus Stroman, Brady Rodgers

TEAM OF THE DAY: LSU - Down 7-2 after three innings and on the road against Florida, the Tigers appeared to be in major trouble. However, they scored three runs in the fourth and continued to chip away the rest of the game in a thrilling 8-7 win over Florida to capture yet another impressive series win. LSU starting pitcher Ryan Eades didn't have his best day, allowing seven runs in three innings of work, but relievers Joe Broussard, Brent Bonvillain and Nick Goody took care of business. Also worth noting, first baseman Tyler Moore finished the afternoon with four hits, while leadoff hitter JaCoby Jones had a hit and two RBIs. What an impressive weekend it was for the Tigers. draft  

Victor Roache:

                        April 18th and this cast is coming off. 

Joey Gallo, 3B/1B Bishop Gorman High School, Las Vegas Nevada - If you like 6-foot-5, 205 pound lefthanded hitters with big-time raw power, then you'll probably like Joey Gallo. Gallo's main calling card is his raw power, as evidenced by a 442 foot home run he hit at the Perfect Game All-American Classic last August (at Petco Park in San Diego). Gallo's shot just happened to be the 10th longest home run in Petco history. That's including all Major League games, for those of you scoring at home. The main question about Gallo isn't his power, it's how much of it is useable. Standing very tall and lanky, Gallo has long arms, which are great for extension, but not for having a tight, compact swing. Two obstacles Gallo will fight throughout his career are shortening his swing as a means to trim some length, as well as walking the fine line between extension toward the plate for power and extension too far over the plate, which is a great way to turn a wood bat into kindling. Gallo's swing isn't obscenely long, but it could stand to tighten up a bit on the back end. As he fills out and gains strength, he could be able to tighten his hand path up. link 

Faulkner Univ.  RHP Corey Black - 90-96, 95 in 9th.

Miami E.J. Encinosa – 6.0-IP, 0-H, 0-R, 6-K, 0-BB

San Diego Dylan Covey – 8.0-IP, 4-H, 2-R, 3-K, 2-BB

Alabama State T J Renda – 9.0-IP, CG, 5-H, 0-R, 6-K, 0-BB 

I was really impressed with Brady Rodgers.  He had excellent command and pitched ahead in the count to most batters.  He moved the ball around well and did a good job of changing speeds.  His fastball on the day was generally 88-90 with armside run.  His curve was very good and ranged from 69-73.  On the year, Rodgers is 5-1 with a 1.12 ERA.  In 64 IP, he has allowed 47 hits with 7 walks and 48 strikeouts.  link  

Keith Law:

Duke right-hander Marcus Stroman would go in the top five picks this year if he were only about five or six inches taller, but at 5-foot-9 or 5-foot-8, he's facing an uphill battle to convince scouts that he can be more than a reliever in the majors. Yet if we ignore his lack of height for the moment, he has essential ingredients for a starter -- an above-average fastball, an out pitch among his secondary offerings, a weapon to use against lefties, and an extremely aggressive approach along with self-confidence that practically drenches the mound when he pitches.