8/10/12

2013 Draft-Notes - Kevin Casey, Colby Suggs, Chris Viall, Michael Barash, Summer Games Highlights


2B Kevin Casey, Lafayette -- After hitting .330 this past spring for the Leopards, Casey only has continued his successful ways at the ABL. He batted .356 with 12 doubles, two triples, six homers and 26 RBIs. He could, however, cut down on his strikeouts a bit after finishing with a 30:10 K:BB ratio. PG

RHP, Colby Suggs, Arkansas, 5'11 220, R/R, pure power, quick arm from 3/4, mostly upper 3/4 arm slot with live arm, fb down is heavy and up to 96 a few times at CWS and then again this summer he's been electric in the Cape from reports. Hard downer type slurve, will end up a slider or power curveball, throws strikes, will have to keep his pitches down and in on hands vs hitters. Potential first three rounder in 2013 for sure! XMLBScout

Stanford recruit Stanford recruit Chris Viall (Soquel, Calif.) isn't a big name yet, but he might be soon enough. The 6-foot-9, 220-pound righthander worked at 90-92 in an efficient 1-2-3 inning for the Athletics against the Reds (Soquel, Calif.) isn't a big name yet, but he might be soon enough. The 6-foot-9, 220-pound right-hander worked at 90-92 in an efficient 1-2-3 inning for the Athletics against the Reds BA

One of the top baseball players in Palm Beach County has chosen to skip his senior season.  West Boca Raton senior Michael Barash, a standout catcher, will graduate early and play at LSU. He plans to enroll at LSU in January, leaving the Bulls without their top player but improving, Barash’s family hopes, his chances at a pro career. “I’m going to come in the spring and expedite the draft process. With the new CBA, there’s not a lot of money going around. I’m not a Michael Kelly-level draft pick,” Barash said, referencing the former West Boca Raton pitcher drafted 48th overall in 2011. “I’ve accomplished everything I want to at West Boca. It’s time to make a new challenge for myself.” http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/highschoolbuzz/2012/08/06/baseball-west-boca-raton-c-michael-barash-to-lsu-early/

Todd Gold‏ -  2013 RHP Dustin Driver (Wenatchie, WA) throwing for 2nd time @ Area Code Baseball. Love watching him power the ball downhill. 90-92 w life

David Rawnsley‏ - Trackman has the last 2 Driver FB's at 93.68 and 94.11. That SL/cutter is a nice pitch for him. Matt Cain comp. 85 cutter.

Aaron Fitt - Driver's counterpart, RHP Mark Armstrong (a Pitt recruit), has been 89-92 with a 75-77 mph curve. Both are physical and durable… 6-4 RHP Karl Blum (Tom's River, N.J.) is dealing at Area Codes: has 5 Ks thru 2 hitless IP, mostly with big-breaking 70-74 curve. FB 87-90… Joey Martarano, a 6-4 Boise State football commit, is light on his feet at third base. Made nice diving stop in hole and throw from knees…

Cotuit Kettleers‏ -  It's official: Patrick Biondi is the 2012 CCBL batting champion. He hit .388 on the season

Kendall Rogers - UCLA Bruins commit RHP Steven Farinaro sharp in 1st, 89-91/sharp 75 CB, K'd Dominic Smith/Jeremy Martinez to end inn


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