Greg Deichmann, Jacob Gatewood, Jakson Reetz, Jace Fry, Jordan Brink

5-11-14 - Greg Deichmann, SS, Brother Martin HS (LA) - At 6’-2” and 190 pounds, the left-handed hitter has big time power potential. A very good athlete, he has the actions to stick at shortstop but a move to second base or third is likely and the bat will play well. His excellent bat speed allows him to wait on his pitch and drive it to all fields and he shows a patient approach at the plate because of that ability. Through 33 games, he is hitting .391/.562/.977 with nine doubles, three triples, 12 home runs and has stolen 16 bases. A kid who could hear his name on day one and he is committed to LSU. http://throughthefencebaseball.com/2014-mlb-draft-high-school-players-rise-final-edition/42853#cZ17mE5vsjiSvU18.99

3-16-14 – Cubs Den – Jacob Gatewood can match Jackson in terms of power but there is a little bit more risk to his stock.  He is a SS now but will play 3B as he fills out.  He has tremendous power and the skills to be a good defender.  I don't see Gatewood as a Cubs type pick because of the added risk involved, but he could go as high as #3 to the White Sox. http://www.chicagonow.com/cubs-den/2014/03/mlb-draft-update-arms-ahead-of-bats-early-on-but-questions-remain-at-the-top/

Nathan Rode ‏@NathanRode  - C Jakson Reetz (NE) opened his season with a bang. 3-4, 2 HR, 3B, 5 RBIs. HS stats mean little, but expect video game numbers from him.

3-19-14 – TTF – Jace Fry, LHP, Oregon State (NR) - Another Beaver to make the list, Fry has been ridiculous of late. Over his last two starts, he has allowed three hits over 18 shutout innings, including a no-hitter against NIU on March 8. For the season, he now has a 1.56 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 25 K/6 BB over 40.1 innings. At 6’-0” and 200 pounds, the southpaw isn’t a power arm but knows how to use his stuff. His fastball sits in the 89-93 mph range with late movement, and he will use his slider to both sides of the plate. He adds a change-up and adds/subtracts to keep hitters off balance. He has great command of his stuff, as well. http://throughthefencebaseball.com/2014-mlb-draft-10-college-players-rise-week-5/41905#JeRjl1lAwHFUPJlv.99

3-20-14 – Jordan Brink, RHP, Fresno State - The 6’-1”, 190 pound right-hander wowed scouts this past fall when he was touching 97 mph with his fastball. He also showed a plus, mid-80s slider and a change-up that is rapidly developing. He was a position player his freshman season and used in relief his sophomore year, so the arm is fresh. He has a fast arm, which is great for projection despite his size. Through five starts, he has a 2.12 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 26 K/14 BB over 34 innings, holding opponents to a .168 batting average. Still new to starting, the command shouldn’t be an issue. The Cubs have shown in recent drafts to like college, power arms with projection left and Brink is exactly that. http://www.chicagonow.com/cubs-den/2014/03/mlb-draft-a-look-at-5-college-arms-for-the-2nd-round/