Corey
Simpson,
Sweeny HS (TX) - More offense than defense, the 6’-3”, 220-pound Simpson does
make for a big target behind the plate and is solid enough defensively to be
given a shot to stick behind the plate. Offense is where he shines, though, as
he is hitting .578 over 24 games with 11 doubles, 10 home runs, 39 RBI and has
drawn 16 walks for a .659 OBP/1.183 SLG. He has tremendous power from the right
side and has a good understanding of the strike zone — as many catchers seem to
possess. Committed to Houston. - link
Mikey
Reynolds,
SS (Texas A&M): While he might not have a ton of power, the 5’9″ senior has
shown off a strong approach this year. After transferring over from Paradise
Valley CC last year, Reynolds posted a .306/.417/.403 line in 58 games with 21
SB (2 caught). Reynolds did struggle a bit in the Northwoods League this past
summer however, hitting .246/.362/.339. He’s made some noticeable adjustments
this year, hitting .388/.453/.442 (.444 wOBA) in 33 games, with a 14:11 bb to k
ratio (and 12 SB). If he can manage to keep it up (and be a capable defender),
he should be an interest bat-first middle infielder on Day Two. link
JARRETT
ARAKAWA,
lhp, University of Hawaii. Following a strong sophomore season at the
University of Hawaii, Arakawa earned all-Cape Cod League honors over the summer
and appeared poised to become the top pick out of the Aloha State in this
draft. But he suffered a torn labrum and missed his entire junior season. The
nature and timing of that injury make him a longshot for this draft, but he's a
player that organizations will keep tabs on as he attempts to make the arduous
recovery. link
Jon
Denney |
C | Yukon HS (Yukon, OK) - Height/Weight: 6-foot-2/200 pounds B/T: R/R Draft
Day Age: 18y 8m - In a deep draft for high-school catchers, Denney boasts the
highest offensive ceiling of the bunch. A strong and solid 6-foot-2, 200-pound
frame and compact, powerful swing help Denney to produce legit plus power to
all fields, which he taps into both during batting practice and in games. He
shows solid balance throughout his swing and is generally quiet in his head and
hands. A well below-average runner, Denney’s offensive game relies primarily on
brute force, but the swing is controlled enough, and the feel genuine enough,
for the hit tool to project to average or better, as well. link
I like Phillip Ervin a lot. Is it crazy to suggest that he’s
a little teeny tiny bit like the college version of everybody’s favorite high
school hitter, Clint Frazier? Both are praised for, in order, their 1) electric
bat speed, 2) well-rounded overall skill sets, 3) above-average arm strength
(pre-injury for Frazier), 4) picture perfect pro-ready swings, 5) above-average
speed on the base paths, and 6) advanced pitch recognition skills. The main
concern for both is that they are maxed-out physically. Additionally, both can
hack it in center (Ervin more than Frazier), but profile best defensively in
right field (again, assuming Frazier’s bum arm bounces back in time). This is
all far too simplistic a comparison and I’m clearly not taking into account the
crucially important differences in their hair, but you can kind of see how the
two share some things if you keep an open mind, right? link
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