1-21-14 – Touki
Toussaint is 6'2", 195 LBS, lean and athletic. He is one of the more
projectable arms at the top of the draft. As a native of Haiti, he has only
been playing baseball for four or five years and was more of a soccer player
growing up. He burst on to the prospect seen in the fall of 2012 at the WWBA
World Championship striking out 18 hitters in 6 innings. His fastball sits
92-95 MPH but can run up to 98. He kicks his front leg high, pushes off the
rubber lunging forward causing variation in release points and causing command
issues. On the good side, it creates incredible torque, velocity and movement
on his fastball. It's something that should improve with repetition or maybe
some minor tweaking. The delivery may not even need work, just reps to get his
timing down. http://www.minorleagueball.com/2014/1/20/5325310/2014-mlb-draft-profile-touki-toussaint-rhp-coral-springs-fl-high
1-20-14 – PG Preseason College All-Americans - Second Base -
Ross Kivett, Kansas State - 2013
Stats: - .360 AVG, 15 2B, 4 3B, 3 HR, 39 RBI, 29 BB, 27 SO, 26 SB - If there’s
a Johnny Football in college football, Kivett might just be that guy in college
baseball. The consummate dirtbag baseball player, the outstanding senior middle
infielder surprised many when he turned down the Cleveland Indians as a
10th-round pick this past summer to return for another campaign. Kivett is a
good defender and brings a consistent and productive offensive approach to the
table. The senior also possesses some speed, as indicated by his 26 stolen
bases last season. K-State needed this key piece back to make a run at the CWS
in June. http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=9294
1-3-14 – TTF Baseball - 44. Chicago Cubs — Matt
Imhof, LHP, Cal Poly - At 6’-5” and 220 pounds, the southpaw has the size
you want in a workhorse. He will only be 20 years old come draft day, making
him one of the youngest college players in the draft. His fastball sits in the
89-92 mph range and can touch 94 due to his smooth, effortless delivery. He
adds solid secondary stuff and knows how to mix his pitches well. Posted a 2.73
ERA, 1.23 WHIP with 95 K/30 BB over 101.2 innings as a sophomore. Has very good
command of his stuff and there is still some projection left due to his size,
age and delivery. http://throughthefencebaseball.com/2014-mlb-draft-2/40753#ppGUqI6CbWFvzsPf.99
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