Bobby Bradley, Aaron Nola, Luke Weaver, David Peterson, Max Pentecost , Sean Newcomb

                                                                              

5-11-14  -  Bobby Bradley, 1B/OF, Harrison Central HS (MS) - Bradley hasn’t gotten a lot to swing at this season. When he has, however, he has taken advantage of it, displaying the huge power potential from his 6’-2”, 225 pound frame. Over 22 games, he has drawn 29 walks to eight strikeouts and has hit six home runs. He is hitting .340/.598/.880. He has a patient approach and his quick wrists allow him to wait on his pitch and drive it to all fields. He is attempting to play behind the plate this season but most feel he is likely a first baseman at the next level where the pressure will be on his bat. Not much physical projection left but has upside as a left-handed power hitter. Committed to LSU. http://throughthefencebaseball.com/2014-mlb-draft-high-school-players-rise-final-edition/42853#cZ17mE5vsjiSvU18.99

3-20-14 – Cubs Insider - • Aaron Nola, Louisiana State University right-hander: Probably a reach at No. 4, but last week a high-ranking team official traveled to Nashville, Tenn., to watch his Friday night matchup against Beede in the Southeastern Conference. http://www.csnchicago.com/cubs/mlb-draft-cubs-identifying-targets-no-4-overall-pick

3-29-14 - Luke Weaver — RHP Florida State — If I had to guess one place that wasn’t raining this weekend, Rhode Island would not be one of them but here we have Florida State and Boston College playing a gosh darned full baseball game in Kingston, Rhode Island. Pitching in said game was one Luke Weaver, who hurled a one-hit, complete game shutout against the Eagles. Weaver struck out just four and walked two but was incredibly efficient, needing just 105 pitches to complete his shutout. Unlike Carlos Rodon, Weaver has been one college arm who is steadily rising up draft boards with consistently great outings each week. http://mlbdraftinsider.com/2014/03/the-rundown-march-28/

3-18-14 – Jonathan Mayo - 3-18-14 – Jonathan Mayo - Colorado high school lefty David Peterson is hoping to be back on the mound at some point pre-Draft. The nearly 6-foot-7 southpaw from Regis High School suffered a broken fibula in his right leg and had surgery to put in a stainless-steel plate and nine screws two weeks ago. Peterson is currently in a boot and is only restricted by what he can tolerate, pain-wise. He's hoping to possibly pitch in the postseason at the end of the spring, though getting healthy will be his first order of business. http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20140318&content_id=69552214&notebook_id=69553420&vkey=notebook_mlb&c_id=mlb

codball ‏@codball  -  Kennesaw State's Max Pentecost is picking up where he left off after @Official_CCBL MVP season: .330 avg., 18 RBI, .403 OBP and a .894 OPS.

3-24-14 - While some of the top college pitchers struggled Friday night, one shone on Saturday. Hartford began its weekend series against Binghamton with a Saturday doubleheader, pushing ace Sean Newcomb's start back a day. Newcomb, ranked No. 17 on MLB.com's top 50 Draft prospects, pitched well in a 3-0 victory. In eight scoreless innings, he struck out seven batters and allowed four hits and three walks. Five starts into the season, he has yet to give up an earned run, and he has 38 strikeouts in 32 2/3 innings. Pitching at Hartford in the America East Conference, Newcomb doesn't face the same level of competition as some of the other top college pitchers. Regardless of his opponents, the big left-hander's stuff stacks up well with anyone in the country. He throws his fastball in the low- to mid-90s, and he mixes in a biting slider, curveball and changeup. All of his pitches have a chance to be average or better. http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20140324&content_id=70012354&notebook_id=70012456&vkey=notebook_mlb&c_id=mlb

Matthew Railey, Max Pentecost, Ryan Castellani, Michael Chavis, Tyler Beede, Matt Imhof

5-11-14  -  Matthew Railey, OF, North Florida Christian HS (FL) - With his advanced approach, excellent bat speed and developing power, Railey has impressed scouts all spring. At 5’-11” and 200 pounds, he has the classic, sweet left-handed swing and can drive the ball to all fields. A very good athlete despite not having great speed, he has a chance to stick in center field but might end up in left field. His bat is what makes him special, however, and he could go on day one. Through 25 games, he is hitting .443/.532/.785 with 10 doubles, five home runs and just seven strikeouts. Committed to Florida State. http://throughthefencebaseball.com/2014-mlb-draft-high-school-players-rise-final-edition/42853#cZ17mE5vsjiSvU18.99

3-16-14 – Cubs Den – Max Pentecost, C, Kennesaw State turned some heads early on with his performance to start the year but has since cooled off a bit, hitting .302/.374/.410 with 3 HR.  On the plus side, he has excelled against tougher competition this year, which is something scouts like to see.  Worthy of a top 4 pick, though?  Probably not, but if he can finish strong and stick at catcher, he will go at least in the top 10. http://www.chicagonow.com/cubs-den/2014/03/mlb-draft-update-arms-ahead-of-bats-early-on-but-questions-remain-at-the-top/

3-26-14 – TTF – 10 high school players on the rise — third edition – Ryan Castellani, OF/RHP, Brophy Prep HS (AZ) - The 6’-4”, 200 pound right-hander has been heating up at the plate recently. Over his last four games, he has gone 7-for-11 with two doubles, a triple and two home runs. On the season, he is now up to .391/.500/.783 with six doubles, three triples and two home runs. He has upside as a power-hitting outfielder but he also has an advanced feel for the mound. He can dial his fastball up to 93 mph with late, downward life. He adds a mid-70s curve and a change-up that sits in the 79-83 mph range and both project to above-average pitches down the road. He has good command of his stuff, and there is still room for projection due to his size and easy mechanics. Over 27 innings this season, he has 30 K/10 BB. Committed to Arizona State. http://throughthefencebaseball.com/2014-mlb-draft-10-high-school-players-rise-third-edition/42098#CmrUPUJfBWKiV2MO.99

Mi3-17-14 – TTF – 10 High School Players On The Rise – Michael Chavis, 3B, Sprayberry HS (GA) Chavis just continues to mash. The 5’-11”, 190 pound right-hander went 3-for-3 with two more home runs on March 14, upping his total to six over his first 11 games. He is also hitting .656/.738/1.344 with a 2.082 OPS, four doubles and nine stolen bases. He is playing shortstop now, but with his tremendous power, should make a move over to third base where his arm, glove and footwork will play well. Committed to Clemson. http://throughthefencebaseball.com/2014-mlb-draft-10-high-school-players-rise-second-edition/41810#OfV5L7GbWgi2Xqtf.99

3-19-14 – TTF – Tyler Beede, RHP, Vanderbilt (2) - Beede has been a regular on this list, and he just seems to keep getting better. In a highly anticipated match-up against Aaron Nola and LSU, Beede may have taken the loss, but he was brilliant in defeat. Over 7.1 innings, he allowed no earned runs on just three hits. He added seven strikeouts to one walk and wasn’t hit hard all night. He again showed his unique ability to miss bats with his four-pitch mix, and the command was once again on point. He now has a 0.84 ERA, 0.62 WHIP with 40 K/6 BB over 32.1 innings, holding opponents to a .128 batting average. Looking like a top-five pick. http://throughthefencebaseball.com/2014-mlb-draft-10-college-players-rise-week-5/41905#JeRjl1lAwHFUPJlv.99

3-20-14 – Matt Imhof, LHP, Cal Poly - I really liked Imhof to the Cubs in the second round earlier in the year. The 6’-5”, 220 pound southpaw has the ideal size you want in a frontline starter. The way he has been pitching this season, however, he may not be around when they are on the board at 43. With 55 strikeouts over 35 innings, he leads the nation in K/9 at 14.1. Through his five starts, he has a 1.29 ERA and 0.91 WHIP. He features a low-90s fastball and has solid secondaries to go with a clean, easy delivery. He knows how to mix up his stuff and, at just 20 years old on draft day, will be one of the youngest college pitchers in the draft. http://www.chicagonow.com/cubs-den/2014/03/mlb-draft-a-look-at-5-college-arms-for-the-2nd-round/

Jacob Bukauskas, Touki Toussaint, Alex Verdugo, Max Pentecost, Aaron Nola, Michael Gettys

Jacob Bukauskas, RHP, Stone Bridge HS (VA) - Bukauskas has said he will forgo the 2014 MLB draft and honor his commitment to North Carolina. That is a huge coup for the Tar Heels as the 6’-1” right-hander can touch triple-digits with his fastball, and he adds a deceptive change-up with nice fade and a slider. Over 43.1 shutout innings this year, he has 98 K/5 BB, allowing just 11 hits. Will be a big name in the 2017 MLB draft.  http://throughthefencebaseball.com/2014-mlb-draft-high-school-players-rise-final-edition/42853#cZ17mE5vsjiSvU18.99

3-6-14 – Prospect Insider - The high school season is now underway in most states, but it is really rolling in the South East. There are a lot of talented prep arms in the state of Florida making noise right now. Touki Toussaint possesses perhaps the best stuff of any pitcher in the high school ranks, but he doesn’t always know where the ball is going when he throws it. His electric fastball and silky curve give him two swing and miss pitches and the reports on the Haitian native’s control have been very encouraging so far. He’s doing a better job of repeating his delivery and he appears to have better command of his breaking ball. http://prospectinsider.com/category/2014-mlb-draft

3-26-14 – MaxiPreps – Alex Verdugo, Sahuaro (Tucson, Ariz.) - Another top two-way performer, Verdugo has been outstanding at the plate, batting .690 (20 for 29) with 16 runs, 19 RBIs, nine doubles, two triples and two home runs. In a 17-7 win over Cholla, Verdugo was 3-for-3 with a double and two home runs and seven RBIs. On the mound, Verdugo is 1-1 with 16 strikeouts and a 0.00 ERA in 11 innings pitched. http://www.maxpreps.com/news/kRbRSgP8z06XdyYf0_JnPg/tyler-kolek,-michael-gettys,-brady-aiken-among-senior-baseball-prospects-off-to-strong-starts.htm

3-9-14 – MLB Draft Insider - Max Pentecost- C Kennessaw State. – Pentecost played in a double header today and saw his mini-slump continue. He was zero for four with two strikeouts in game one while playing DH in a game that his team lost to Columbia. In game two Pentecost played catcher and was one for five with a walk, a run, a strikeout, and a stolen base. Kennesaw State exploded for 15 runs, but Pentecost still struggled a bit at the plate. http://mlbdraftinsider.com/2014/03/the-rundown-march-8/#more-3872

3-11-14 – TTF - Aaron Nola, RHP, LSU (11) - Nola has been the best pitcher in college this year. Through his first four starts, he is 4-0 and hasn’t allowed a run over 27 innings. He has 36 strikeouts to just two walks and has allowed 13 hits. Dating back to last season, he now has a streak of 53 innings without allowing an earned run. The 6’-1” right-hander features a plus, low-90s fastball with nasty sink to it. He offsets his fastball with a deceptive change-up that freezes hitters. An incredible control artist, he now has 247 K/27 BB over 242.2 career innings. He has a date with Tyler Beede and Vanderbilt on March 14 that is a can’t miss game. http://throughthefencebaseball.com/2014-mlb-draft-10-college-players-rise-week-4/41715#PjStmsQ7UB5h8BYU.99

3-12-14 – 10 High School Players on the Rise – Michael Gettys, OF/RHP, Gainesville HS (GA) - The 6’-2”, 200 pound right-hander has been shining at the plate and the mound. Over his first five games, his has gone 8-for-14 (.571) with a double, home run and five stolen bases. On the mound, he has shown off his plus/plus arm by striking out 18 over 9.2 innings. Along with the arm, he has plus speed and is starting to show in-game power this season. He has all the tools to be an impact player at the next level and could go in the top 10 picks if he continues to rake. http://throughthefencebaseball.com/2014-mlb-draft-10-high-school-players-rise/41773#oFu0m6JRyhOHXIwD.99

Draft 14 – Alex Jackson, Bradley Zimmer, Charlie White, Max Pentecost, Stuart Fairchild

2-3-14 – MaxPreps - Top 10 MLB Draft Prospects in high school - 1. Alex Jackson, Rancho Bernardo (San Diego) Probably the most consistent prospect on the list, Jackson has routinely been among the top three high school players in every mock draft. He could be the top position player chosen in the draft, although there's no guarantee that he will remain at catcher. Jackson's raw power includes 36 home runs at the high school level over three seasons. http://www.maxpreps.com/news/B41AzcsA90iOL5xwFL8T7Q/top-10-major-league-baseball-draft-high-school-prospects.htm

Dan Kirby ‏@DanMKirby  

6'-5" LHH Bradley Zimmer now at .419/.471/.710 w/ 5 2B, 6 HR, 11 SB over 22 G. He's gonna end up going top-10, maybe 4th ...

3-6-14 – Nats GM -   Charlie White CF University of Maryland -  An intriguing prospect playing his college baseball near Nationals Park, White serves as Maryland’s leadoff hitter and center fielder for the second consecutive year in 2014.  A left-handed batter with excellent contact skills and a knack for reaching base, White lacks home run power which limits his upside professionally.  Defensively, White utilizes his blazing speed, solid baseball instincts, and average arm to be a dynamic center fielder.   Without much physical projection remaining, White will need to maximize his impressive speed, hit, and defensive tools to overcome his lack of power in his attempt to climb through the minor leagues. A redshirt junior, White was drafted in the 29th round last year by the Yankees, but should see a jump up draft boards this coming June.  White could be a nice Day 2 selection, especially for a somewhat budget conscious organization. http://natsgm.com/2014/03/06/scouting-the-2014-mlb-draft-early-march-edition/

3-5-14 – TTF - 10 college players on the rise — week 3  - Max Pentecost, C, Kennesaw State (13) - On Sunday against Jacksonville State, Pentecost showed what a special talent he is and how many ways he can impact a game. He went 0-for-4 but drew two walks, was hit by a pitch twice and added a sacrifice fly in a 17-inning marathon that Jacksonville State won 9-8. He also caught the whole game. Over 14 games, he is hitting .339/.414/.475 with five doubles and a home run. The power still hasn’t shown up as some expected, but he is showing an advanced approach at the plate, athleticism and the defensive abilities to stick behind the plate. A likely first-round pick and rising. http://throughthefencebaseball.com/2014-mlb-draft-week-3/41478#ilZqhEaASo2Kkjik.99

OF - Stuart Fairchild, Sr., Seattle Prep (Wash.) - The best power hitter in the region, Fairchild has continued to progress and his power has developed well since his junior season. Expect a big year from the speedy outfielder with the popeye sized forearms, as he has become one of the most offensively advanced players in the region.  http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=9561

Draft 14 – Tyler Kolek, Max Pentecost, AJ Reed, Casey Gillaspie, Branson Trube

2-3-14 – MaxPreps - Top 10 MLB Draft Prospects in high school - 3. Tyler Kolek, Shepherd (Texas) A break on his non-throwing hand limited Kolek's playing time last year and as a result he wasn't even listed in the first mock draft released in June. However, since June, when he threw around 100 mph in a showcase event, Kolek has consistently been one of the top three high school players listed. Kolek is a big kid at 6-5, 250 pounds. Some scouts see Kolek capable of adding a few mph to his fastball if he gets in better condition. He will likely be the top high school pitcher chosen and probably won't last past the fifth pick in the draft. http://www.maxpreps.com/news/B41AzcsA90iOL5xwFL8T7Q/top-10-major-league-baseball-draft-high-school-prospects.htm

3-25-14 – TTF 10 college players on the rise — week 6  - Max Pentecost, C, Kennesaw State (13) - On March 21 against Lipscomb, Pentecost went 3-for-6 with two doubles, a home run and a walk while knocking in six runs. Over his last four, he is 7-for-16 with three doubles, a triple, a home run and two walks. The 6’-1” right-hander has already proven he will be able to stick behind the plate with his plus arm and footwork, but he is now showing that the power potential is real along with his hit tool. Over 27 games, he is now hitting .330/.403/.491 with 10 doubles, two home runs and eight stolen bases, showing his speed and athleticism. A near lock for the first round. http://throughthefencebaseball.com/2014-mlb-draft-10-college-players-rise-week-6/42071#MDUXGtxd7YCtKt0X.99

3-9-14 – MLB Draft Insider - AJ Reed – 1B Kentucky – Reed has been both a hitter and a pitcher in his career at Kentucky. There has been some debate over where his professional future would be. Reed played first today, but he is also the Friday night starter for Kentucky. On the day Reed was one for three with two runs scored, a homerun, and a strikeout. The home run was the eighth of the year for Reed, which leads college baseball. His start is reminiscent of Hunter Renfroe’s last season, who also exploded out of the gate. As a pitcher this year Reed has a 1.38 era and .196 b/avg, but the rest of the numbers aren’t overwhelming. As a hitter this season he has a .563 OBP, .962 SLG, and has a BB/K of 1.56. He has been nearly impossible to get out as a hitter this season, and is a name to watch early on. http://mlbdraftinsider.com/2014/03/the-rundown-march-8/#more-3872

3-5-14 – TTF - 10 college players on the rise — week 3 - Casey Gillaspie, 1B, Wichita State (93) - Over his last five games, the 6’-4”, 240 pound switch-hitter has gone 9-for-17 (.529) with two doubles, a triple, a home run and he has drawn seven walks to no strikeouts for the Shockers. He is currently fifth in the nation in hitting at .526 and 11th in OBP at .640. An on-base machine, he hit .299 over 66 games as a sophomore with 16 doubles, 11 home runs and drew a whopping 62 walks. With tremendous power and an advanced approach from both sides of the plate, his bat is his calling card, and he probably won’t last past the second round of the 2014 MLB draft if he keeps hitting the way he is. http://throughthefencebaseball.com/2014-mlb-draft-week-3/41478#ilZqhEaASo2Kkjik.99

OF - Branson Trube, Sr., Mountain View (Idaho) - Ideal combination of speed and power makes him the top player in the Idaho this year. Long term projection makes him even more interesting with potential to develop power further, but already enough to make him an impact player at this level for a team that had a good season last year. http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=9561

Draft 14 – Michael Gettys, Max Pentecost, Erick Fedde, Derek Hill, Carl Chester

2-21-14 – Jim Callis - Of the current top 15 Draft prospects, who can make the biggest jump based on what they show this year? - Tory J., Tampa, Fla. - Gainesville (Ga.) High School outfielder Michael Gettys immediately jumps to mind. For the third straight year, the most electric high school talent is a prep outfielder from the Peach State, with Gettys following Buxton (2012), Frazier and Meadows (2013). Gettys posted some eye-popping numbers at the Perfect Game National Showcase last June, running the 60-yard dash in 6.43 seconds, uncorking a throw clocked at 100 mph from the outfield and working at 91-94 mph off the mound. If he were solely a pitcher, he'd be an early-round prospect, but he'll get drafted as an outfielder. http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/pipeline-inbox-wholl-be-top-prospect-at-each-level?ymd=20140221&content_id=68046312

3-25-14 – MLB Draft Insider Mock –  15  Max Pentecost C  Kennesaw State  -  Pentecost is going to end up behind the plate, and I still think he’s going to be a regular. I’m just not sure how good of a regular he’s going to be. http://mlbdraftinsider.com/2014/03/the-board-2014-volume-ii/ 

2-19 – TTF - 10 college players on the rise - Erick Fedde, RHP, UNLV (37)  The 6’-4”, 190 pound right-hander was brilliant in his first start of the season. On Friday against Central Michigan, he went 7.1 scoreless innings, allowing just one hit. He added 11 strikeouts to no walks as he baffled opponents all game with his stuff. His best pitch is his mid-80s power slider that shows plus potential. He adds a 90-93 mph fastball and a solid change-up to his arsenal. He has great mound presence and was a member of Collegiate Team USA. http://throughthefencebaseball.com/2014-mlb-draft-10-college-players-rise/41224#Brkvtc4VfkP16udZ.99

1-3-14 – TTF Baseball - 41. Houston Astros — Derek Hill, OF, Elk Grove HS (CA) - One of the better defensive outfielders in the 2014 MLB draft, the 6’-2” right-hander has been timed at 6.44 in the 60 and his arm has been clocked at 93 mph from the outfield. His instincts, route running and speed allow him to make highlight plays in center and he should stick at the premium position. At the plate, he shows good bat speed and developing power. Committed to Oregon. http://throughthefencebaseball.com/2014-mlb-draft-2/40753#ppGUqI6CbWFvzsPf.99

2-11-14 – PG/Florida HS Dream Team – Best Baserunner:  Carl Chester, Sr. Lake Brantley - Chester turned in the top 60 time of the past year from all Perfect Game events, a 6.28 at last June's National Showcase. A plus runner, Chester uses his speed both in the outfield and on the bases, showing aggressiveness on the base-paths and is very disruptive to the opposing pitcher once he gets on. Todd Isaacs Jr. came bursting on the scene in Jupiter with the Atlanta Blue Jays, and made a strong run at this category, as did Nick Gordon. http://perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=9372  

Draft 14 – Sean Newcomb, Alex Jackson, Max Pentecost, Cole Tucker, Clay Casey

2-11-14 - Number 6 on the countdown is Hartford junior LHP Sean Newcomb. The Middleboro, Massachusetts native attended Middleboro High School where he went 9-0 with a 0.46 ERA and three saves as a senior in 58 innings pitched. As a freshman, he made nine starts while going 2-4 with a 4.17 ERA in 45.1 innings pitched before suffering a season ending injury. His sophomore season saw him go 5-4 with a 3.75 ERA in 13 appearances (12 starts) while striking out 92 batters in only 72 innings pitched. He walked 37 batters while holding opponents to a .213 average. http://ht.ly/2DLX8Y

3-25-14 – MLB Draft Insider Mock – 06   Alex Jackson      C/OF      Rancho Bernardo HS (Calif.)  - Hey! A hitter! I’d say that no position players in the top five is just a case of the pitching being amazing, but, that’d be a lie. Jackson hasn’t been outstanding to start the year, but I think he has the most talent of any hitter — college or prep — in this year’s class. http://mlbdraftinsider.com/2014/03/the-board-2014-volume-ii/

2-5-14 - Max Pentecost, C, Kennesaw State - If scouts believe Pentecost can stick behind the plate, he has an outside chance to go this high with a strong junior season. His offensive potential alone makes him a first round pick. He picked up MVP honors at the Cape Cod League after hitting .346 over 35 games with six home runs, 29 RBI and five stolen bases. He also drew 16 walks to 22 strikeouts, showing off a solid approach at the plate. The 6’-2”, 195 pound right-hander is a very good athlete who has been clocked at 6.8 in the 60. Over 57 games as a sophomore, he hit .302/.374/.410 with 14 doubles, three home runs and drew 22 walks to 27 strikeouts. More of a line-drive hitter right now, many believe more power is going to come. http://throughthefencebaseball.com/2014-mlb-draft-dark-horse-candidates-chicago-cubs-first-pick/41075#UeYBipV5rOuYd7xE.99

1-3-14 – TTF Baseball - 67. Atlanta Braves — Cole Tucker, SS, Mountain Pointe HS (AZ) - A switch-hitting shortstop with crazy hair who does everything well on a baseball field, the 6′-3″, 175 pound Tucker is long and rangy with good actions to remain at a premium position. He was a leader for the gold-medal winning U18 USA Team. At the plate, he makes good contact with a loose swing and projects to a top-of-the-order hitter with decent speed (6.8/60). Committed to Arizona. http://throughthefencebaseball.com/2014-mlb-draft-2/40753#ppGUqI6CbWFvzsPf.99

11-21-13 – BA Top 100 High School Players - 40 Clay Casey OF R/R 6-1 196 Desoto Central, Southhaven, Miss. Mississippi http://www.baseballamerica.com/college/2014-high-school-top-100-with-commitments/

Draft 14 – Max Pentecost, Tyler Beede, Sean Newcomb, Milton Ramos, Todd Issacs Jr.

2-10-14 - Number 10 on our countdown is Kennesaw State junior catcher Max Pentecost. The Winder, Georgia native attended Winder-Barrow High School. He batted .295 with three home runs, eight doubles and 16 runs during an abbreviated senior campaign which led to him being drafted in the 7th round of the MLB Draft. He headed to Kennesaw State where he played in 56 games with 52 starts while accumulating a batting average of .277 with 16 doubles (tied for 2nd on team) and three triples, 23 runs and 23 RBI. He spent the summer of 2012 with the Holyoke Blue Sox of the NECBL where he appeared in 37 games hitting .303 with a 424 slugging percentage including 3 homers and 24 runs scored. http://ht.ly/2DJ3KA

3-25-14 – MLB Draft Insider Mock – 05   Tyler Beede        RHP        Vanderbil  -  Beede continues to dominate even in conference play, and the command continues to be impressive, especially when you consider how poor it was last year. http://mlbdraftinsider.com/2014/03/the-board-2014-volume-ii/

2-5-14 - Sean Newcomb, LHP, Hartford - He has the size and power arm you want in a frontline starter. At 6’-5” and 240 pounds, the southpaw can dial his fastball up to 95 mph. His secondary stuff stills needs some refining, although his slider shows plus potential. His change-up is still developing and continued progress this year could shoot him up draft boards. Over 13 starts, he had a 3.75 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 92 K/37 BB over 72 innings while holding hitters to a .213 batting average. There is a lot to like about a pitcher of his size, arm strength and possible four-pitch mix from the left side. http://throughthefencebaseball.com/2014-mlb-draft-dark-horse-candidates-chicago-cubs-first-pick/41075#UeYBipV5rOuYd7xE.99

1-3-14 – TTF Baseball - 52. San Francisco Giants — Milton Ramos, SS, American Heritage HS (FL) - A defensive whiz who should stick at shortstop, the 6’-1”, 160 pound right-hander showed great improvements at the plate during the tournament circuit. He has been clocked at 6.53 in the 60, showing above-average speed, as well. If he continues to improve offensively, he could be a first-round pick. http://throughthefencebaseball.com/2014-mlb-draft-2/40753#ppGUqI6CbWFvzsPf.99

11-21-13 – BA Top 100 High School Players - 70 Todd Isaacs Jr. OF R/R 6-1* 175 American Heritage, Hialeah Gardens, Fla. Uncommitted http://www.baseballamerica.com/college/2014-high-school-top-100-with-commitments/

Draft 14 – Sean Reid-Foley, Max Pentecost, Forest Wall, Austin Mauer

1-3-14 – TTF Baseball - 23. Los Angeles Dodgers — Sean Reid-Foley, RHP, Sandalwood HS (FL) - The 6’-3”, 210 pound right-hander flashes a plus fastball that touches 94 mph with late life, thanks to his easy delivery and strong build. He also features a filthy, upper-70s curveball that may be one of the best in his class, as well as a slider that looked like a future plus pitch at The Tournament of Stars in North Carolina. He has put his name on the map over the last couple of months and has huge upside due to his size, easy delivery and stuff. Committed to Florida State. http://throughthefencebaseball.com/2014-mlb-draft-2/40753#ppGUqI6CbWFvzsPf.99

12-9-13 – Pine Tar Press  -  Pentecost-150x1505- C Max Pentecost Kennesaw State 3/10/93- Rangers missed out on a good one here when they failed to sign the 7th rounder out of high school. He nearly missed winning the Triple Crown on the Cape last summer and after watching him play 4 times he is very easy to dream on. He is, without a doubt, my favorite hitting prospect in this draft. I read a lot of report on him and no one mentions his speed or baseball IQ. He really reminds me of Craig Biggio and I know he is a guy that could be a terrific catcher or patrol CF with his speed. (Which I definitely do not think is just average as several have put in their reports) The ball just jumps off his bat and if you respect his power and play back he will lay down a perfect drag bunt on you. He is simply a ball player and I would have no problem taking him with a top 10 pick. (Mets @ 10) http://pinetarpress.com/early-look-2014-mlb-draft/

11-21-13 – BA Top 100 High School Players - 19 Forrest Wall 2B L/R 6-0 176 Orangewood Christian HS, Winter Park, Fla. North Carolina http://www.baseballamerica.com/college/2014-high-school-top-100-with-commitments/

1-11-14 - Prospect Wire ‏@prospectwire - Catchers just got done. Best POP time 2014 grad Austin Mauer POP'd a camp best 1.92

Draft 14 - An Early Look At - C - Max Pentacost - Kennesaw St.

13th C    -    Max Pentacost

7-17-13 - Max Pentecost (Kennesaw St.) - Catcher, Bourne Braves - .370 BA, 12 R, 18 RBI, 5 HR, 2 SB -      The toughest position in baseball to find elite talent at is catcher. But the Cape League has been lucky to have great young talent at catcher the past few years, and Pentecost may be the next in line. He is on fire. This past week, he batted a stunning .636, which vaulted him into second place in the batting race. He also drove in six runs, including two homers, and is tied for third in RBIs and tied for first in homers. Pentecost has flown under the radar up until this point, thanks mainly to the Braves’ poor performance. But if his individual numbers continue at this rate, the team’s numbers will seem less relevant. Pentecost has been steadily improving, and a repeat performance this coming week could go a long way in his MVP chances. http://capecodbaseball.org/news/league/index.html?article_id=1565

 

8-7-13 - Cape Cod Times CCBL ‏@CapeLeagueCCT  - Over in Bourne, catcher Max Pentecost (Kennesaw State) named CCBL Pat Sorrenti MVP.

 

8-7-13 - greg schaum ‏@Greg_Schaum  - Max Pentecost is a very good receiver, great arm, very fast, excellent drag bunter (rare to see these days) and has power to give.'

 

8-7-13 - Bourne Braves ‏@BourneBraves  -  Pentecost finished the regular season with a .338 average, 6 home runs, and 29 RBIs. He was top 5 in the @Official_CCBL in all 3 categories.

8-21-13 - Until now, it had been a couple of years since Kennesaw State catcher Max Pentecost experienced life in the limelight. Pentecost was quite the hot commodity coming out of high school in Georgia. He was ranked No. 203 nationally as a high school senior, and attended KSU despite heavy overtures from the Texas Rangers as a seventh-round pick in the Major League Baseball draft. Though some at the time felt Pentecost should’ve signed and skipped his collegiate career, it’s becoming more clear he made the right decision. Following a good college spring season as a sophomore, Pentecost traveled to the prestigious Cape Cod Baseball League this summer, where he put together a performance that had scouts buzzing, making major strides in all aspects of the game, particularly from an offensive standpoint. For that reason and more, Pentecost, one of the nation’s fastest-rising 2014 MLB draft prospects, is the Perfect Game College Summer Player of the Year. http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=8911

9-4-13 – Mack’s Mock Draft v1.0 – 30 – C Max Pentacost – Kennesaw State – Players earn their summer stripes in different ways and Pentacost earned his at the Cape Cod Games. He dominated offensively and was also named the Perfect Game College Summer Player of the Year. You can’t do better than that.

Draft 14 – Max Pentecost, Grant Holmes, Joe Littell, Michael Gettys, Drew Lugbauer

8-21-13 - Until now, it had been a couple of years since Kennesaw State catcher Max Pentecost experienced life in the limelight. Pentecost was quite the hot commodity coming out of high school in Georgia. He was ranked No. 203 nationally as a high school senior, and attended KSU despite heavy overtures from the Texas Rangers as a seventh-round pick in the Major League Baseball draft. Though some at the time felt Pentecost should’ve signed and skipped his collegiate career, it’s becoming more clear he made the right decision. Following a good college spring season as a sophomore, Pentecost traveled to the prestigious Cape Cod Baseball League this summer, where he put together a performance that had scouts buzzing, making major strides in all aspects of the game, particularly from an offensive standpoint. For that reason and more, Pentecost, one of the nation’s fastest-rising 2014 MLB draft prospects, is the Perfect Game College Summer Player of the Year. http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=8911

 

8-16-13 - 11th All-American Classic - Grant Holmes (RHP, Conway HS (Conway, SC)): strong build; three-quarters slot; some deception in the arm swing and the high front side in the delivery; brings up a high leg and breaks hands late; arm-heavy delivery with some sling; good arm speed; fastball was meaty at 92-93, touching 94; showed good sink; slider at 82 mph with some bite; attacked and showed poise. —Jason Parks http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=21537

 

8-13-13 - The Perfect Game All-American Classic in San Diego - * One name that really stood out to me that I wasn’t familiar with coming into the weekend was Stillwater High School (Okla.) third-baseman Joe Littell. Littell gets very good extension in his swing, and the bat stayed in the zone as well as any hitter I saw over the weekend. There are some very good hot corner prospects in this year’s class, but Littell might be at the top of the list for me now. http://mlbdraftinsider.com/2013/08/thoughts-on-perfect-game-all-american-classic/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

 

8-14-13 – Through The Fence – Top 50 Prospects – 13. Michael Gettys, OF/RHP, Gainesville HS (GA) - Maybe the most all-around talented prep player in the draft, the 6’-2” right-hander excels at just about everything on the baseball field. He plays the game at breakneck speed, much like fellow Georgia native, and fifth-overall pick in last year’s draft, Clint Frazier. He may have higher upside as an offensive player where his plus speed, plus bat speed and power rank him at the top among outfield prospects. He can also sling it 100 mph from the outfield, which would allow him to play all three outfield spots at the next level. On the mound, his fastball can touch 95 mph and he adds a mid-70s curveball. He posted a 0.99 ERA, 0.74 WHIP with 114 K/18 BB over 73 innings as a junior. Frazier told me he was the toughest pitcher he faced all season. http://throughthefencebaseball.com/2014-mlb-draft-top-50-prospects/36463#mwWwsFxSUZy7YC5V.99

 

2013 East Coast Pro Showcase Top 50 Prospects    - 21. Drew Lugbauer – C, Arlington (NY) HS - Made a bigger name for himself than any player at ECP. Has some big, easy raw power and can really hit. http://www.ninebaseball.org/Wordpress/sullys-top-50-ecp-prospects/