Marcus Stroman —
5’-9”, RHP, Duke Stroman could close for
most major-league teams tomorrow if needed. With a fastball that touches 95
mph, and a tight slider that can be ridiculously mesmerizing at times, he is
one of the most ready pitchers available in the draft. Went 8.1 scoreless
innings for the collegiate Team USA, striking out 17, while walking just one.
At the 2010 Cape Cod League, he tossed 25 scoreless innings, striking out 32
while walking just three, including registering 10 saves. http://www.throughthefencebaseball.com/top-50-draft-prospects-for-2012-50-thru-26/15621/
http://espn.go.com/blog/high-school/baseball/post/_/id/1009/mitchell-traver-highlights-2012-texas-class 6. Teddy Stankiewicz,
RHP, Southwest Christian High School (Fort Worth, Texas) Stankiewicz, who has signed on to play at
Arkansas as part of their blue-chip class, offers projection thanks to a
6-foot-4, 200-pound frame and some athleticism. He sits in the 89-92 mph range
with more velocity on the way. His best breaking ball is a firm slider that has
flattened in games but has tilt and late break. The right-hander also offers a
curveball with good shape. As with most prep arms, his changeup needs a lot of
development.
Stephen Piscotty,
6’-3”, 3B, Stanford - After grabbing Appel with the second overall pick, the
Twins grab his teammate in Piscotty. With his smooth swing and excellent bat
speed, Piscotty is one of the purest hitters in the draft, able to spray the
ball to all fields. He hit .364 with three home runs and 40 RBI over 57 games
as a sophomore in 2011. He then led the Cape Cod League with a .349 average.
His lack of power could force a move to left field where his strong and
accurate arm could play well. http://www.throughthefencebaseball.com/2012-mlb-mock-draft-3-0-now-with-supplemental-picks/16253/
Miami catcher Peter O'Brien has
finally been cleared to play in 2012 by the NCAA, according to Hurricanes coach
Jim Morris. O'Brien slugged 34 homers over the last two years at
Bethune-Cookman and was drafted by the Rockies in the third round last June. He
did not sign, instead transferring to Miami for his senior year. He applied for
an eligibility waiver from the NCAA on the grounds that the Miami Gardens
native was transferring to be near his mother, who was battling health
problems. It took several months and a lot of paperwork, but his request was
eventually granted this morning http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/college/2012/01/miamis-peter-obrien-cleared-to-play/
