2013 Draft-Notes - Clint Frazier, Ian Clarkin, Lucas Giolito, Clint Frazier, Joe Donino

Clint Frazier  OF  Loganville (Ga.) HS  Ht.: 6-0. Wt.: 190. B/T: R/R. Frazier possesses that rare power and speed combination. He is a plus runner with plus arm strength and the competitive nature scouts like to see. He has good raw power and can profile anywhere in the batting order as well as at all three outfield positions. He is verbally committed to Georgia. 


 

Player:  Ian Clarkin   Position:  LHP   School:  James Madison (CA)   Date of Birth:  2/14/1995   Height/Weight:  6’2/190   Bats/Throws:  L/L   2013 Class:  Senior   Committed To:  San Diego  Scouting Report:… http://bigleaguefutures.net/1/2012/08/23/2013-mlb-draft-profile-ian-clarkin-2/  

Nationals first-round pick Lucas Giolito will undergo Tommy John elbow reconstruction surgery, a diagnosis confirmed Wednesday when he received a second opinion from physician Lewis Yocum in Los Angeles. Yocum, the same doctor who operated on both Stephen Strasburg and Jordan Zimmermann, will perform the surgery Aug. 31.  The Nationals drafted Giolito with the 16th overall pick and signed him at the deadline to a $2.925 million signing bonus. The Nationals chose Giolito, 18, with the expectation that he may need Tommy John surgery. He spent his senior high school season in Southern California rehabbing from a strained elbow ligament. wash post  

Player:  Clint Frazier   Position:  OF   School:  Loganville (GA)   Date of Birth:  9/6/1994   Height/Weight:  6’0/190   Bats/Throws:  R/R   2013 Class:  Senior   Committed To:  Georgia  Scouting Report:  Clint Frazier finishes the 2012 summer as, perhaps, the hottest name among players eligible for the 2013 MLB -Draft.  A legitimate 5 tool talent, he is a sure first rounder and likely a top 10 selection – more… BLF  

RHP Joe Donino, Columbia -- Donino put together a very solid summer at the Cal Ripken League. He made eight appearances (seven starts) and had a 4.15 ERA in 47 2/3 innings of work. He also struck out 50 and walked 34. http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=7564

 

Prep Baseball Report‏ -  PA: Mitchell Machi (North Allegheny), impresses with all around skills at the Pennsylvania Top Prospect Classic… IN: Luke Hunter 2013 RHP from Norwell HS has committed to Taylor University. Hunter is a 6'2 190lb pitcher. He worked 79-83 this spring…

Kendall Rogers‏@KendallRogersPG -  More news: #OleMiss freshman, INF Chase Nyman (ranked 126 nationally) left Oxford. Headed to Chipola JC:

 

Draft Notes 5-30-12 – Patrick Kivlehan, Lucas Giolito

 

Patrick Kivlehan

PROSPECT ON THE RISE: Patrick Kivlehan, 3b, Rutgers University. Kivlehan has progressed in the brief period of three months from not even existing on the baseball map, literally, to being a potential top 3-4 round pick in this year’s draft. Once a dominant high-school baseball player, Kivlehan put away his baseball bat and glove for four years while playing defensive back at Rutgers, and contributing to three bowl-winning football teams. With his football eligibility expired and still needing credits to graduate, Kivlehan decided to try out for the Rutgers baseball team this spring, but not before fulfilling an internship with Major League Baseball Advanced Media over the winter. He was an overnight sensation for the Scarlet Knights, and nearly won the Big East Conference triple crown by leading the league in batting (.392) and home runs (14), while finishing second to Louisville’s Stewart Ijames in RBIs (50 vs. Ijames’ 60). He also stole 24 of 28 bases to finish third in the Big East in that category. How high he rises before the draft is still uncertain, but his superior athleticism is certain to stand out in any number of team workouts he will participate in before the draft.

Duke head coach Sean McNally resigned after compiling a 192-198 record during his tenure

                        Mack – maybe he’s in a package deal with Stroman….

Ty Moore is Mater Dei Baseball's first ever Gatorade California Baseball Player of the Year 

Kevin Goldstein‏ -

He's in their mix. No such thing as a lock at 12. RT @JohnMackinAde: @Kevin_Goldstein -does it still look to be Cecchini to Mets? 

Todd Gold -

Mater Dei goes down in semifinals. Really drives home just how tough it is to win CIF SS D1 tourney. Playoffs are a mine field.

OF Nick Williams, who was committed to #Texas at one point, signed with TAMU

 

Washington RHP Aaron West -  90-93

Keith Law -  

Q - Do you think teams should be allowed to trade picks?

            A - Yes, always have.

The Big Ten has suspended Purdue's Eric Charles from Friday's NCAA gm vs. Valpo for his part in Saturday's fight in Indiana game

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Lucas Giolito, RHP, Harvard-Westlake HS (CA) - Who he is: Among the best high school righties in recent memory, as he has everything scouts look for. He's 6-foot-6 with long levers, throws in the mid-to-upper 90s while touching 100, and he's much more than just a pure arm, as many teams also saw his power curveball as one of if not the best breaking ball in the draft. He also has an advanced changeup for his age. Draft skinny: Giolito is the biggest enigma in the draft after an elbow injury shut him down in March. While there is no structural damage, he's only to the point of throwing off flat ground, and his UCLA commitment is considered stronger than ever because he had a chance to be the first high school right-hander ever taken at No. 1 overall before the injury, and teams assumed he'll still want to be paid like one. If he goes in the top five picks, I will not be shocked. If nobody touches him in the first round due to signability fears, I will not be surprised.

Draft Notes 5-24-12 – Conference Champ Games, Lucas Giolito, John Olerud Award, Mark Appel

SEC Tournament, Game 9, Hoover, AL - #7 LSU 11, #26 Mississippi State 1 – Kevin Gausman 7.0-IP, 2-ER, 7-K, 1-BB, 10-1… PH/DH Jordy Snikeris 2-2, 2-R, 4-RBI…  CF Auston Bousfield 3-4, 1-R, 1-RBI 

Conference USA Tournament, Game 4, Pearl, MS (7 innings, run rule) – UAB 15, #16 UCF 1 – Michael Busby 6.0-IP, 3-H, 1-R, 4-K, 1-BB… 1B John Frost 3-5, 2-R, 3-RBI… LF Nick Carillo 2-2 

ACC Tournament, Game 4, Greensboro, NC - #18 Virginia 3, Clemson 2 – Brandon Kline 7.0-IP, 4-H, 1-R, 5-K, 5-BB… Daniel Gossett 6.2-IP, 1-R, 6-K, 6-BB… 1B John McGibbon 2-4, 1-R, 1-RBI 

Kevin Gausman - 92-94, 82 CH, 83-85 SL, 74 CVS

Kendall Graveman - 89-91, 78-81 CH, 75-77 CV  

Jim Callis‏ -

Chance Lucas Giolito around when Cubs pick at No. 6?... “As of right now, would be stunned if he goes in first eight picks. Until teams know elbow and signability, hard to see where he fits. Can't go at top of draft and then it's hard to pay him. ”

2012 John Olerud Two-Way Player of the Year Watch List:

Jacob Mayers Richmond Atlantic 10

Michael Lorenzen Cal State Fullerton Big West

Drew Reynolds East Carolina Conference USA

Stephen Piscotty Stanford Pac-12

Kevin McKague Army Patriot

Brian Johnson Florida SEC

Austin Maddox Florida SEC

A.J. Reed Kentucky SEC

C.K. Irby Samford Southern

Marco Gonzales Gonzaga West Coast

Jim Callis:

They're not a joke, and while Appel hasn't always dominated like people have hoped, I'd take him over the other college pitchers in this draft. It's close, but he has a better breaking ball than Gausman and a better track record and maintains his velo better than Zimmer. In this draft, Appel would be a worthy No. 1 pick, though I'd take Buxton. You could argue for Gausman, Zimmer and Correa too. As for your question . . . keep hearing college pitcher (Appel) for the Astros.

Draft Wednesday Game Notes

·         We talked to 1B Jared King yesterday after his #27 Virginia (7-4-1) produced 17 hits in their 14-6 victory at James Madison Tuesday. Well, we ran into CF/RF Brandon Downes (2-5, 1-R, 4-RBI) had his own spin on the game:

“The team came out with a fire today. We came out ready to hit. The dugout was full of life and we were ready to go. We were finally playing UVA baseball. It was my first start in center field. After my first at bat I saw the ball very well. When I came up with King on third I was just trying to see something up in the zone and I got my pitch and cut it in half. After that, I came up with the bases loaded and I just waited for the right pitch and cut it in half for a 2-rbi single. Lastly, i came up with Bruno on second with one out. I was sticking with my same approach of getting a good pitch to hit and got it and hit a ball to left center scoring Bruno. Our team came ready to play today like they always do and it will continue to happen for the rest of the year.”

For the season, King is: .457/.527/.761.  Downes: .450/.500/.750.  Any questions?

·         The recent developments of both OF Victor Roach and P Lucas Giolito have really thrown the mock draft people into a dizzy. Both were locks to be in the top 10 picks overall and neither will now. Roach’s wrist looks to be more of an annoyance and I expect his game not to be affected, but Gio’s is much more. You don’t want to screw with anything in your pitching arm that uses the word “ulner”.

It really doesn’t matter to me who drafts him when. I can’t see any road for him to take now than to go to college, heal, and spend three years getting back to where he was two days ago. Jeez, life is weird.

Off the top of my head, the top 11 picks would now be:

1.     RHP Kevin Gausman

2.    C Mike Zunino

3.    OF Byron Buxton

4.    RHP Mark Appel

5.    SS Deven Merrero

6.    LHP Max Fried

7.    SS Carlos Correa

8.    OF David Dahl

9.    C Stryler Trahan

10.  RHP Walker Weickel

11.  RHP Kyle Zimmer

This would leave the Mets a number of ways to go… Roache, Lance McCullers, Brian Johnson, Hunter Virant, Albert Amora. Peter O’Brien, Matt Reynolds.

·         Speaking of… 3^rd team All-American Indiana 2B Micah Johnson, out for season with elbow surgery.

·         100 mph+ phenom, Oklahoma’s Damien Magnifico, had another bad outing on Wednesday. He faced one batter, gave up a hit, and was pulled for Jordan John to close it out. Magnifico’s seasonal ERA stands at 7.50

·         10 College Bats To Follow:

These are the guys that are lit up during the early part of the season:

Jayce Boyd -  Florida – junior – 1B - 38 AB, 18 H, 5 2B, 1 HR, 8 BB, 4 K, 2 SB, .474/.542/.684

Joey DiMichele -   Arizona State – junior – 2B - 38 AB, 21 H, 6 2B, 2 3B, 2 HR, 8 BB, 2 K, 2 SB, .553/.617/.974

Tyler Naquin - Texas A&M – junior – OF -  44 AB, 22 H, 4 2B, 1 3B, 9 BB, 5 K, 7 SB, 1 CS, .500/.569/.636

Peter O’Brien -   Miami – senior – C - 39 AB, 17 H, 4 2B, 4 HR, 4 BB, 8 K, .436/.500/.846

James Ramsey -  Florida State – senior – OF -  29 AB, 16 H, 2 2B, 1 3B, 4 HR, 16 BB, 4 K, 1 SB, 1 CS, .552/.729/1.103

Matt Reynolds -  Arkansas – junior – 3B -  44 AB, 18 H, 5 2B, 2 HR, 11 BB, 3 K, 4 SB, .409/.526/.659

Richie Shaffer – Clemson – junior – 3B/1B - 31 AB, 14 H, 4 2B, 4 HR, 10 BB, 5 K, .452/.585/.968

Cody Stubbs – Tennessee – sophomore – 1B -  40 AB, 18 H, 10 2B, 1 HR, 5 BB, 6 K, 1 SB, .450/.532/.775

Matt Wessinger – St. John’s – senior – SS/2B - 33 AB, 15 H, 5 2B, 1 HR, 5 BB, 4 K, 11 SB, .455/.526/.697

Mike Zunino – Florida – junior – C - 40 AB, 17 H, 5 2B, 3 HR, 6 BB, 6 K, 2 SB, .425/.489/.775

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Draft 2012: Daniel Robertson, Lucas Giolito, Joey Gallo, Tony Kemp

6. Daniel Robertson, 3B, Upland (Calif.)  Robertson doesn't look the part of a traditional, prototypical third baseman. The 6-foot, 180-pounder appears to try and compensate for the lack of natural power, which creates poor swing mechanics and an approach that needs refined. Scouts expect a more advanced plan this season and saw glimpses over the summer showcase circuit. One area scout opined that Robertson is "the new age third baseman if he can show he can hit first, hit for power second." He's signed on to play at UCLA and projects as a Day 2 selection. http://espn.go.com/blog/high-school/baseball/post/_/id/1108/joey-gallo-is-nation%e2%80%99s-top-corner-infielder

2. Lucas Giolito, RHP, Harvard Westlake School, Studio City, CA - Recent drafts have featured hard-throwing righthanders the size of tight ends, such as Stephen Strasburg, Jameson Taillon and Gerrit Cole. The 6-foot-6, 242-pound Giolito is next in that line. He fires a blistering 93-94 mph fastball which touches 97 and adds a vicious hard slider at 83-84. An enthusiastic fan of Cole, last year's No. 1 overall pick, Giolito is working to develop a change, a curve and a two seam fastball. He profiles comfortably as a staff ace or shutdown closer. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/highschool/02/13/baseball.top.10.prospects/index.html#ixzz1mJYi8Rky   

2. Joey Gallo, 1B, Bishop Gorman HS, Las Vegas - Many different people associate Gallo as a third basemen but I believe he’s more likely a first basemen due to his huge stature and size (6’5, 220lbs+) at already the tender age of 17. He’s very similar, in my mind at least, to that of Travis Harrison last year. A guy who a lot of guys liked but never could quite figure out whether he was an elite first basemen or would stick long term at third base. The end summation was Harrison dropping into sandwich rounds and getting scooped up by Minnesota.  I tend to think that Gallo will drop but then again, he could end up being this years version of Christian Yelich. He’s also been clocked as high as 94 coming off the mound so there is even the slight chance that a team might go with him as a pitcher. Either case he’s not a top-10 pick to me and certainly not someone in the top-5. http://sodomojo.com/2012/02/13/more-mlb-draft-talk-and-a-quick-little-top-5/  

Vanderbilt outfielder Tony Kemp gets out of the batter’s box pretty quickly. He thinks outside the box, too. This offseason the preseason All-American and former Centennial standout even tried yoga. “I got made fun of, but that’s OK,” said Kemp, laughing. “I think it just really helps with your balance. You’ve got a lot of guys, like (former Titans running back) Eddie George, he used to take yoga classes. I did yoga a few times so I could stretch more, I guess you could say that.”  http://www.tennessean.com/article/20120214/SPORTS0602/302140033/Vandy-outfielder-hungry-more

Draft 2012: Stephen Piscotty, Jesse Winker, Max Fried, Kevin Gausman, Lucas Giolito

3B Stephen Piscotty School: Stanford  Cl.: Junior, Ht.: 6-3, Wt.: 215 Hometown.: Pleasanton, Calif. High school: Amador Valley  There’s a lot to like about the Stanford third baseman. He has an impressive frame and plenty of overall upside. His offensive skills also are advanced, as he led the Cardinal in hitting last season. In 2011, Piscotty batted .364 with three home runs and 40 RBIs. Also had a .423 OBP. http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=6498

You hear stories about players growing up with a batting cage in their backyards.  Jesse Winker is one of those players.  The work in the cage has paid off as Winker is one of the top high school hitters eligible for the 2012 draft. Winker is a patient hitter with a solid approach at the plate.  He has good power and drives the ball to all fields.  WInker’s bat speed is excellent. In the field, Winker has a strong accurate arm that will play in right field.  He gets good jumps on balls when they come off the bat. Winker shows up ready to play at every event in which he takes part.  With his hard work and dedication, he is sure to stay high on draft boards. http://mlbdraftguide.com/

Max Fried, Harvard-Westlake (Studio City, Calif.)  Fried is a fastball—curveball--changeup southpaw with projection in his 6-foot-4, 170-pound frame and a present fastball that has hit 94 mph. He's part of UCLA's tremendous recruiting class but is a good bet to go in the top half of the first round. http://espn.go.com/blog/high-school/baseball/post/_/id/1086/max-fried-leads-class-of-2012-left-handers

While a six-inning scrimmage between the likely LSU starters and the reserves ended with the reserves on top 3-2, the Tigers still had to feel encouraged after a dominating performance by sophomore pitcher Kevin Gausman. Gausman, who LSU coach Paul Mainieri pegged as his probable opening night starter, did not allow the LSU starters to reach base in four masterful innings. The Colorado native needed only 42 pitches — 30 of which were strikes — and made the starting hitters look dumbfounded at times. http://www.lsureveille.com/sports/baseball-gausman-shines-in-lsu-intersquad-scrimmage-1.2694975#.TyyF4m4V1iQ.twitter

Lucas Giolito, RHP, Harvard Westlake, CA - The 6'6" righty has been at the top of the 2012 prep list for quite a while. Giolito could be on his way to breaking the streak of never having a Prep right hander taken 1st overall. Giolito has the highest ceiling of anyone in the 2012 draft. The amazing thing is that his floor is very high as well. As long as he doesn't have injury issues, he could have a floor of a #2 starter with the ceiling of an ace. His fastball reaches as high as 99 MPH but is usually a 94-96 MPH well commanded pitch. It has late movement and good sink.  His breaking ball is truly a plus pitch right now with potential to be a 70 pitch or better. He commands it well. It has tight spin and is more consistent than you would expect from a 17 year old. He looks more like a player who has spent 2-3 years in college or pro ball. His change is the third-best pitch but is still a very good pitch. His mechanics are smooth and clean. He uses his full body in his delivery and has a big durable frame. When the draft rolls around, I can't see him sliding out of the top five and has a shot at being the 1st overall pick. If by some chance he slides down and opts for college, he will head to UCLA. http://www.minorleagueball.com/2012/2/6/2773435/2012-baseball-draft-high-school-prospects-1-5  

Draft 2012: Lance McCullers, Tom Murphy, Michael Roth, Lucas Giolito

Lance McCullers — 6’-2”, RHP, Jesuit HS (FL) McCullers has been a hot commodity since hitting 96 mph on the radar gun as a sophomore. Son of the former major leaguer with the same name, he has an electric arm and one of the most powerful arms in the draft. His fastball hits 97 mph with ease. He also has a knee-buckling curve to go along with a plus-slider. Has a feel and poise for the game not seen in many players his age. Also an outstanding hitter but the mound is where he belongs. http://www.throughthefencebaseball.com/top-50-draft-prospects-for-2012-25-thru-1/15694/

Tom Murphy opened eyes with a strong 2011 season that earned him the Mid-America Conference Player of the Year Award and continued impressing over the summer with an All-Star summer in the New England Collegiate Baseball League. Murphy has a short compact swing with plus raw power.  He also shows good speed for a catcher, recording a 60 time of 6.75 over the summer. His defense is not gold glove quality, but Murphy is solid behind the plate.  He has a slightly above average arm and he has consistent 1.9 pop times. In addition to his skills on the field, Murphy is known for good work ethic and makeup.   He is likely to be chosen in the 2nd or 3rd round of the 2012 MLB Draft. http://mlbdraftguide.com/

We continue the countdown today at number 4 with South Carolina senior LHP Michael Roth. The Greer, South Carolina native attended Riverside High School. He was a member of several teams including 2006 & 2008 South Carolina AAA All-State team, 2006 & 2007 Louisville Slugger High School All-American, 2006 South Carolina AAA Player of the Year, and a 2008 Rawlings Preseason third team All-American. As a freshman in 2009, he made 16 appearances (two starts) while going 1-1 with a 4.22 ERA in 32 innings of work. He held opponents to a .254 batting average against while striking out 28 batters while walking 13 batters http://ht.ly/1gXFxV

1. Lucas Giolito, Harvard-Westlake (Studio City, Calif.)  - Giolito, a UCLA recruit, is the top prep arm in the class and could land in the top five come June. His arsenal features a plus fastball that brushes the mid-90s, and the velocity comes easy. http://espn.go.com/blog/high-school/baseball/post/_/id/1051/top-10-class-of-2012-right-handed-pitchers

Draft 2012: Nick Williams, Lance McCullers Jr, Mike Zunino, Lucas Giolito

Nick Williams — 6’-3”, OF, Ball HS (TX) Jaw-dropping power is something every GM likes to hear. Williams has it and then some. He is a regular on the home run derby circuits and the 6’-3” lefty generates incredible pull power and makes it look effortless with his short swing. He also has excellent speed, which should make him a threat on the base paths once he becomes a better base runner. His arm has been clocked at 93 mph, and mixed with his speed, makes him a plus defender as well. Williams has as much talent as anyone in the draft. He just needs some refining as he is still considered raw as a prospect. http://www.throughthefencebaseball.com/top-50-draft-prospects-for-2012-25-thru-1/15694/

Lance McCullers Jr., Jesuit (Tampa, Fla.)  - McCullers may end up in the bullpen down the line, but most pro clubs seem optimistic enough that he'd start early in his pro career. His fastball threatens triple digits and his power breaking ball has been devastating to prep bats. http://espn.go.com/blog/high-school/baseball/post/_/id/1051/top-10-class-of-2012-right-handed-pitchers  

C Mike Zunino School: Florida  Cl.: Junior, Ht.: 6-2, Wt.: 220 Hometown.: Cape Coral, Fla.  High school: Mariner  Zunino established himself as an elite catcher last season and is expected to have a great 2012 campaign. A top prospect, Zunino is a good defensive catcher and an excellent hitter with big-time power. Hit .371 with 19 home runs and 67 RBIs last season. http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=6498  

Lucas Giolito, Harvard-Westlake (North Hollywood, Calif.), Pitcher, 6-6, R/R, UCLA The Los Angeles Daily News All-Area Player of the Year as a junior, Giolito went 9-1 with 78 strikeouts in 70.1 innings pitched last year. He reportedly has five pitches with a fastball that averages in the mid-90s with a top speed of 98 mph. He may end up sticking with his commitment to the Bruins. http://www.maxpreps.com/news/-8V2A0MeEeGkPgAmVebEWg/maxpreps-top-10-mlb-draft-prospects.htm

Draft 2012 – Addison Russell, Travis Jankowski, Blake Schwartz, Lucas Giolito, Peter O’Brien

Addison Russell — 6’-1”, SS, Pace HS (GA)  Russell has soft hands and a strong throwing arm, but his size may end up forcing a move to third base where is power is better suited. Extremely quick wrists and a consistent, easy swing allow him to hit the ball to all fields with more power coming as he matures. Played for U18 Team USA at the Pan Am Championships hitting .393 with nine RBI, four stolen bases and he hit the team’s only home run of the tournament, a grand slam in the bottom of the first inning against Canada in the gold medal game that put the game away early for Team USA. Makes the game look easy. http://www.throughthefencebaseball.com/top-50-draft-prospects-for-2012-25-thru-1/15694/

Travis Jankowski / Stony Brook / OF: Jankowski was a lesser known name coming from Stony Brook but he exploded onto the scene and won the Cape MVP. He doesn’t possess real standout tools but he has a quality overall game and could fit as a major league center fielder who hits at the top or bottom of the order. Jankowski does have good speed and athleticism and those skills show up well in the field, too. He’s a max effort guy and plays the game hard. While he’s probably not an impact player as a pro, he is at least a four tool prospect who could still grow into more power. Jankowski could be a nice get for a team picking at the end of the first or in the supplemental round. http://mlbdraftinsider.com/2012/01/scouting-the-cape/#more-720

Blake Schwartz  RHP  Mankato MoonDogs--Oklahoma City   Blake is 6-3/210 pounds and hails from Minnesota. He was the best pitcher in the league and was named the leagues Pitcher of the Year. He went 6-1 and sported a league-low .171 era in 63 innings pitched. He made 10 starts, completed one game and allowed just 51 hits this summer. He walked just 15 batters and he was second in the league with 75 strikeouts. http://www.collegesummerbaseball.net/2012/01/top-35-pitchers-in-northwoods-league_20.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

Lucas Giolito — 6’-6”, RHP, Harvard Westlake HS (CA)  Giolito has everything you want in a future ace. At 6’-6” and 230 lbs, he has the size to be a workhorse already. He has five pitches in his arsenal and can command all of them. His fastball can hit 98 mph, and both his curve and slider are already plus-pitches. He has a slow and easy delivery and makes pitching look effortless. And he stays poised and has great mound presence. With another year of development and maturing, he could be the clear cut number-one pick come June 6. http://www.throughthefencebaseball.com/top-50-draft-prospects-for-2012-25-thru-1/15694/

Senior catcher Peter O’Brien has been approved by the NCAA to compete for the Hurricanes during the upcoming 2012 baseball season. “Needless to say, Peter is very excited, the players are excited, and the coaching staff is excited to have a guy of his quality,” Head Coach Jim Morris said. O’Brien transferred to Miami after an impressive three-year career with the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats. The Miami Gardens, Fla. native finished his junior campaign with a .304 batting average, 14 home runs and 69 runs batted in. O’Brien, who was named Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Player of the Year in 2010, earned Freshman All-American honors from Louisville Slugger in 2009. http://www.collegebaseballdaily.com/2012/01/20/ncaa-declares-miami-catcher-peter-obrien-eligible-for-2012-season/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+CollegeBaseballDaily+%28College+Baseball+Daily%29&utm_content=Google+Reader