5/9/13

Draft 13 – Arden Pabst, Brandon Dixon, Terry McClure, Jacob Brentz, Carlos Salazar




Arden Pabst, Harvard-Westlake HS (CA) - A strong defensive catcher who has had a ton of experience catching power arms as he was a teammate of 2012 first round picks, Max Fried and Lucas Giolito, as well as 2014 possible first rounder Jake Flaherty, Pabst is emerging as one of the better offensive players at his position. Over 21 games, he is hitting .419 with eight doubles, four home runs and 21 RBI for one of the top programs in the country. He fits the mold as a true leader and is very aggressive in all areas of the game. Could be a steal if he is available in the 3-4 round range of the 2013 MLB draft. Committed to Georgia Tech. link


Brandon Dixon, INF (Arizona): He might just be a poster child for LASIK. Before this year, the junior infielder had 165 ABs combined, posting a miserable .242/.326/.323 line. This year, Dixon has been fantastic with a .390/.459/.622 line, with 28 steals, 5 triples, and 6 home runs. His batting average overstates his overall line a bit, but he’s shown a knack for contact, and with his speed he could settle in as an interesting utility option in a pro organization.  link


Terry McClure, OF, Riverwood HS (GA) - A dynamic athlete, the 6’-2” right-hander should be able to stick at centerfield due to his quickness and instincts. At the plate, he has excellent bat speed and an advanced approach at the plate. He also generates a lot of power from the right side with room for more as he matures. Over 27 games this season, he has hit .400 with eight doubles, eight home runs, and has drawn 19 walks for a .534 OBP/.800 SLG. He has also added 11 stolen bases, showing above-average speed. Could be available at 41 and could be a great selection even though the Cubs have several top outfield prospects including Jorge Soler and Albert Almora in their system already. link



Player:  Jacob Brentz  Position:  LHP  School:  Parkway  South (MO)  Height/Weight:  6’2/195 Bats/Throws:  L/L  2013 Class:  HS Senior  Committed To:  Missouri - Scouting Report: Solid build  High 3/4 arm slot  Fastball sits 93-94 with sink, has touched 97  Easy velocity  Change has the potential to be a plus pitch  Curve shows good depth and potential  link


Dan Kirby‏ @DanMKirby7s

Kerman HS (CA) RHP Carlos Salazar tonight: 7 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 19 K/0 BB. Now has 0 ER over 62 IP w/ 16 H, 123 K/21 BB

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