Draft 2012: Trey Williams, Scott LeJeune, Sam Stafford, Alex Rash

2. Trey Williams, 3B, Valencia (Calif.)  - This former shortstop is a good athlete with strength and the ability to put a charge into a fastball. He has bat speed and bloodlines -- his father, Eddie, played parts of 10 seasons in the majors -- and simply has to trim off some of the problems he's had against better pitching to solidify an early selection come June. He's headed to Pepperdine if pro ball doesn't entice him to sign. http://espn.go.com/blog/high-school/baseball/post/_/id/1108/joey-gallo-is-nation%e2%80%99s-top-corner-infielder  

It was a year ago when the mess inside Scott LeJeune’s head made him run away — in the middle of Texas Tech baseball’s 2011 season opener. In the seventh inning, trainer Shawn Lindsey told head coach Dan Spencer he needed to put a new left fielder in the game against Western Michigan. “What do you mean he’s gone?” Spencer recalled thinking at the time. With his parents, Bill and June, in the stands, LeJeune had gone hitless in four trips to the plate. He picked up his glove, helmet and bat, and was gone. http://redraiders.com/sports-red-raiders-baseball/2012-02-11/2011-scott-lejeune-suddenly-left-techs-baseball-team

It was a bad week for talented college lefthanders. Texas senior lefty Sam Stafford is expected to have shoulder surgery that will sideline him for all of the spring, while Oregon junior lefty Christian Jones will miss the season with Tommy John surgery. Stafford was a second-round pick by the Yankees last June after going 6-2, 1.77 as a junior. But concerns about the health of his shoulder caused Stafford to wind up back at Texas for his senior year. Three years earlier, Yankees doctors advised against the signing of second-rounder Scott Bittle out of Mississippi; he returned for his senior year, which was cut short by a shoulder injury. http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/college/2012/02/lefties-sam-stafford-christian-jones-to-miss-season/

Alec Rash is a young man of very few words, so perhaps it was fitting that a room full of professional scouts, parents and about 40 of the top prospects from across the Midwest quieted down somewhat when it was Rash’s turn to pitch Sunday afternoon. The folks were gathered at Perfect Game headquarters for the second day of the two-day Perfect Game Pitcher/Catcher Indoor Showcase and Rash was one of Sunday’s head-liners. A 6-foot-5, 190-pound right-hander out of Adel (Iowa) A-D-M (Adel-DeSoto-Minburn) High School, Rash is the top-ranked prospect in the state of Iowa and No. 160 nationally in the class of 2012. http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=6565

Draft 2012: Rhett Wiseman, Austin Fairchild, Victor Roache, Joey Gallo, Trey Williams

 A power/speed combination in centerfield, Rhett Wiseman is often compared to Johnny Damon. Wiseman has a short quick swing and squares up on the ball well.  A pull hitter with some loft, he has plus bat speed and good power potential.  Wiseman runs a 6.51 60 and is dangerous on the basepaths. Wiseman shows good actions in centerfield and has been improving defensively.  His speed allows him to cover plenty of ground and while he lacks a cannon, his arm is accurate and playable in center.  Wiseman plays all out on every play, both in the field and on the bases.  He is the type of player that fans and coaches will love. http://mlbdraftguide.com/

Austin Fairchild, St. Thomas (Houston)  Fairchild isn't built like the prototypical starting pitcher at 6-foot-1 and 175 pounds, but he reaches the low-90s with his fastball and also offers a curveball and changeup. He has good arm speed, too, but there is a lot of effort in his delivery, which could mean he's headed for the bullpen down the line. Fairchild is a TCU commit, and among the most likely of their better signees to actually get to campus next fall. http://espn.go.com/blog/high-school/baseball/post/_/id/1086/max-fried-leads-class-of-2012-left-handers

OF Victor Roache School: Georgia Southern  Cl.: Junior, Ht.: 6-1, Wt.: 225 Hometown.: Ypsilanti, Mich.  High school: Lincoln  While many hitters struggled with the BBCOR bats last season, Roache did the opposite. The hard-hitting outfielder turned into an elite prospect with a mammoth campaign. He also raised eyebrows at the Cape Cod League. In 2011, he batted .326 with 30 home runs and 84 RBIs. http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=6498  

Joey Gallo, Bishop Gorman  . Considered the top all-around player among high school players, Gallo can pitch and hit. While Gallo's fastball reaches around 94 mph, he will likely end up a position player due to his hitting skills. He has 25 home runs as a junior and reportedly has power to all fields. Has a strong arm but he can play just about any of the infield positions, including the left side and first base. He could possibly go around pick No. 20. http://www.maxpreps.com/news/-8V2A0MeEeGkPgAmVebEWg/maxpreps-top-10-mlb-draft-prospects.htm  

Trey Williams, 3B, Valencia, CA - Williams is the son of journeyman major leaguer Eddie Williams and has all the tools to make it to the majors and hopefully surpass his fathers' accomplishments. At 6'2", 205 and extremely athletic, he could be a very good 3B due to soft hands and smooth movements. He's handled shortstop at the high school level but will be a 3B at the next level.  On the offensive side, Trey can rake. The smooth swinging righty should have an above average bat with above average power as well. He's not a burner but he has solid average speed. He could be a .280 type hitter with 25 home runs annually. He's physically mature and has good baseball instincts. Williams could be a future middle of the order hitter with a good glove as well. He is likely a top 15 pick in this year's draft but could slide if he makes it past that. He is committed to Pepperdine and that usually is a pretty solid commitment. http://www.minorleagueball.com/2012/2/6/2773435/2012-baseball-draft-high-school-prospects-1-5   

Draft 2012: Byron Buxton, Trey Williams, Lucas Sims, LJ Mazzilli

Byron Buxton, Appling County (Baxley, Ga.), Outfield, 6-1, R/R, Georgia The only position player to get any consideration as the No. 1 pick so far among the mock drafts, Buxton's stock has risen considerably since last season. Regarded as a five-tool outfielder with great speed and a strong arm, he is also an outstanding all-around athlete, making the Georgia AA All-State Team as a defensive back. Most drafts have Buxton going among the top five picks. He is the top outfielder on the board and he will likely be the first or second position player chosen overall. http://www.maxpreps.com/news/-8V2A0MeEeGkPgAmVebEWg/maxpreps-top-10-mlb-draft-prospects.htm  

Trey Williams — 6’-1”, 3B, Valencia HS (CA) Williams is one of the best hitters in the draft, regardless of age. Has exceptional bat speed which allows the ball to jump off his bat. Tremendous power to all fields, he was once walked with the bases loaded as a sophomore. In 182 at bats over the last two seasons, he has hit 19 home runs, rarely getting a pitch to hit. Also a standout defensively at third where his strong arm and footwork will allow him to stay at the position in the major leagues. Without many holes to his game, he falls under the “can’t miss” category and is regarded as one of the safest picks in the draft. His father, Eddie Williams, played 10 season in the major leagues and was the fourth overall pick by the Mets in 1983. http://www.throughthefencebaseball.com/top-50-draft-prospects-for-2012-25-thru-1/15694/

 Lucas Sims, Brookwood (Snellville, Ga.)  Sims could head to Clemson, but he could also land in the top half of the first round of the draft thanks to a plus fastball and curveball. The breaking ball sits in the low-80s with good shape, depth and late break. http://espn.go.com/blog/high-school/baseball/post/_/id/1051/top-10-class-of-2012-right-handed-pitchers

2B LJ Mazzilli School: Connecticut   Cl.: Junior, Ht.: 6-1, Wt.: 190  Hometown.: Greenwich, Conn. High school: IMG Pendleton School  Mazzilli was hampered at times last season with an injury, but enters 2012 with a full head of steam and high expectations. The talented two-bagger is a solid defender and has a good bat. In 2011, he batted .338 with 23 doubles, three home runs and 32 RBIs. http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=6498

Draft 2012: Hudson Randall, Freddie Avis, Max Fried, Trey Williams

SP Hudson Randall  School: Florida   Cl.: Junior, Ht.: 6-3, Wt.: 180  Hometown.: Atlanta, Ga.  High school: Dunwoody Randall isn’t quite the prospect of weekend rotation counterparts Karsten Whitson and Brian Johnson, but is expected to be a top three-to-four rounder. Randall clearly is the most efficient pitcher on the Gators’ talented pitching staff. In 2011, tallied a 2.17 ERA in 124 1/3 innings and teams hit him at a .227 clip. http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=6498

Freddy Avis, Menlo School (Atherton, Calif.)  Avis was among the more impressive arms on the summer circuit, but he isn't being discussed much because his commitment to Stanford is considered extremely strong. His delivery is smooth and clean and he sat 90-93 in Long Beach. His curveball is among the better breaking pitches in the class. http://espn.go.com/blog/high-school/baseball/post/_/id/1051/top-10-class-of-2012-right-handed-pitchers  

Max Fried — 6’-4”, LHP, Harvard Westlake HS (CA) When Fried was 12, he started honing his curveball. He modeled it after Sandy Koufax, and six years later, he now owns arguably the best one in the country. He also has a sinking fastball that touches 94 mph and a change-up that projects to a plus pitch in the future. At 6’-4” and 180 lbs, he has the frame to add more velocity as he matures. And being a lefty, he is a hot commodity, especially after impressing throughout summer league events. He is teaming up with possible number one pick, Lucas Giolito, at Harvard Westlake High School this year and both of them will get plenty of attention their senior seasons. Very high ceiling. http://www.throughthefencebaseball.com/top-50-draft-prospects-for-2012-25-thru-1/15694/

Trey Williams, Valencia (Calif.), Third Base, 6-1, R/R, Pepperdine Teams needing a hard-hitting third baseman will fill their need with Williams, who has 26 home runs in his career at Valencia. While his junior season didn't quite match up to his sophomore year, Williams had a strong summer with some strong defensive plays in the Perfect Game All-American Classic. Look for Williams to go somewhere between picks 10-20. http://www.maxpreps.com/news/-8V2A0MeEeGkPgAmVebEWg/maxpreps-top-10-mlb-draft-prospects.htm

Draft 2012: - Hunter Virant, Chase De Jong, Drake Duncan, C.J. Hinojosa, Trey Williams

10-11-11: - http://espn.go.com/blog/high-school/baseball/post/_/id/455/prep-arms-the-difference-in-class-of-2012  - Hunter Virant, LHP -- Camarillo (Camarillo, Calif.) Virant, like Fried and Giolito, has committed to UCLA but like his potential future college teammates could be a first-round pick come June. The southpaw sits in the 88-91 mph range but has visited the 94 mph neighborhood and offers projectability at 6-foot-3 and 175 pounds. He has a good feel for a mid-70s curveball and turns over a changeup for strikes. There is a bit of concern with his arm action -- it's a bit short -- but it's not likely to impact his future role and if it's mended he could add velocity.

10-16-11: - http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/draft/2011/10/perez-will-head-to-central-arizona-early  - SC Yankees Scout Team righthander Chase De Jong from Wilson High in Long Beach, Calif., pitched at 88-89 mph today with a tight 12-6 curveball in the 75-76 mph range. As he's done all summer, De Jong showed great composure and racked up strikeouts.

10-16-11: -  http://mlbdraftguide.com/1/2011/10/16/drake-duncan-2012-draft-profile  Player:  Drake Duncan - Position: C/2B/OF - School: Ben Davis HS (IN) - Date of Birth:  9/15/1993 - Height/Weight: 5’9/170 - Bats/Throws: R/R - Class Of: 2012 Committed To: Scouting Report:  Drake Duncan is a prep catcher from Ben Davis High School in Indiana. He is a good athlete with the ability to play multiple positions. Over the summer, Duncan played catcher, second base, and outfield for the Indiana Bulls. Duncan has quick feet and a good arm behind the plate. He has recorded pop times from 1.8-2.21. Duncan has a good approach at the plate and drives the ball to all fields. His recorded time in the 60 is 6.8. Overall, Duncan is a hard nosed player who should be able to stay behind the plate at the next level

10-16-11: - http://www.dailytexanonline.com/blog/keeping-score/2011/10/17/texas-baseball-team-adds-prep-star-cj-hinojosa  - One of the top 2012 MLB Draft prospects has become the newest addition to Augie Garrido’s arsenal.Shortstop C.J. Hinojosa, has completed an aid agreement with the Longhorns and will enroll at Texas once he graduates from Klein Collins High School in December. Hinojosa, considered by many to be one of the best fielding shortstops in the 2012 draft class, was good enough offensively to post a .405 batting average, steal 12 bases, and notch 27 extra-base hits in 32 games, 16 of them homeruns.

10-18-11: - http://www.rantsports.com/blog/2011/10/18/2012-mlb-mock-draft-update-heading-into-the-world-series  - 5. Kansas City Royals Trey Williams 3rd Baseman Valencia High School California Mike Moustakas was drafted 2nd overall in 2007.  He posted a batting average of .263 in 89 games. Kansas City should draft Trey Williams and develop him.  The upside to drafting Trey Williams is that you have insurance at 3rd base if Moustakas flops as an MLB pro. The Royals usually take the best high school prospect available.  2010 was the exception when the Royals became enamored by Christian Colon.  The Royals are stacked at outfield so they will probably take the best high school player available who does not play in the outfield. I do not believe Trey Williams is a top 5 pick.  I feel like the Royals will reach for Trey Williams just like they reached for Colon.  Its too early to say Colon was a reach, but most MLB mock drafts had him going 22nd overall and he went 4th so you have to take that into account.  The Royals passed on Anthony Rendon to draft Bubba Starling.

2012 Draft: - Mets 2012 12th Overall Pick – An Early Projection:

The order of the first round is set and the Mets pick 12^th.

It’s far too early to make any hard predictions, but, there will be great players still on the board when the Mets get their pick. The 2012 draft isn’t as talented as this year, but there are around 20 A-players in this one, and the Mets will get a shot at one of them.

The first thing is to eliminate the players that will be gone before the Mets pick comes up.

Right now, they look to be RHPs Lucas Giolito, Mark Appel, Kevin Gausman, and Lance McCullers, catcher Mike Zunino (damn), SS Deven Marrero, and OF Nick Williams.

Your next five could be:

RHP Michael Wacha – A 6-6 right hander out of Texas A&M. Wacha has a big, low 90s,  ¾ fastball with sink. Was a reliever and still needs to develop a third plus pitch, but his change-up is filthy.

LHP Hunter Virant – There is no dominant lefty in this draft, but Virant should be the first to be picked. A prep kid, he’s already hitting 93 and there is project that he has room to grow both on his fastball and his curve. Add to that an already advanced changeup and he may soar up the draft as the season goes on.

C Stryker Trahan –  Mike Zunino is the top catcher in the draft, but the Mets may pick Trahan since he isn’t projected to be around past the first 31 picks. Another prep players, the very confident Trahan is a brute, with an excellent arm. A 5-tooler in the making.

OF Victor Roache – Roache led the nation last year in home runs as a first baseman, but has quietly been converting himself into an outfielder. He had 30 home runs in 60 games. Let’s see, the pros play 162 games… hmm. Also dominated the Cape Cod League with .328, 6-HR, 28-RBI.  And, all this was done with the new dead bat.

3B Trey Williams –  Anther high school kid, this could be the Mets future third baseman. A definite 5-tooler with enormous power potential.  One scout projects has him on the upside of a more athletic Mark Texeira when he was drafted.

2012 Draft: - Tim Cooney, Trey Williams, Kevin Gausman, Mark Appel, Curt Britt

Tim Cooney:


7-19-11: - mlbbonusbaby.  - Tim Cooney, Wake Forest, 6’3 195, finess guy with good control and will touch 90 on occ, most fb upper 80’s, change of speeds is key to his success from 3/4 slot. Will be 8-12 round type unless velo picks up a tick or two.



Trey Williams:


7-21-11: - http://www.mockdraftmania.com/  - 6. Oakland Athletics Trey Williams 3B Valencia High School California Oakland has a top 5 team ERA. Now the A’s just need to get some bats in their farm system. Oakland needs a long term shortstop and Trey Williams may be the future for the Oakland Athletics at 3rd base.


Kevin Gausman:


7-19-11: - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2011/6/29/2250656/early-look-at-2012#comments  - Kevin Gausmann, LSU, 6’5 1/2 210, tall righty with potential to excel in pro ball, needs work with consistency in release points, but you can not teach his 95 mph fb, also hard cb that shows chance to be abv ave if he can harness the command needed at the next level. Top 10 talk already!


Mark Appel:


7-31-11: - http://orioles-nation.com/2011/07/28/scouting-the-cape-cod-league-mark-appel  - Appel’s fastball sits easily in the 94-95 mph range and he dialed it up to 97 mph on his debut night. As with most of his arsenal, he commands this pitch rather well, keeping the ball down in the zone constantly. The fastball was fouled off even in hitters counts when they knew it was coming. Guys had trouble getting square contact and even when hit hard, they were ground balls that would have been eaten up in the professional ranks. I have seen him dial it up to 98 mph in other encounters and others have seen him hit 99 mph. With additional lower half strength and weight gain, he may sit in the 96 mph range with the four-seam fastball.


Curt Britt:


7-19-11: - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2011/6/29/2250656/early-look-at-2012#comment  - Curt Britt, Laurinburg HS, NC, 6’1 200, better hitter than pitcher in my opinion, full effort with 91 fb and hard breaking ball he gets over for strikes, deception is fair, long term project who I feel should go to college, but he’s got a solid bat that could be put to use at 1b, doesn’t run well however, 7.8, 60.

Christian Walker, Hoby Milner, Gavin Cecchini, Patrick Weathers, Trey Williams

Christian Walker:


7-8-11: - http://mlbdraftguide.com/1/2011/07/09/christian-walker-2012-draft-profile  - South Carolina games were must see in 2011 because of Jackie Bradley Jr. Tuning in to watch the Gamecocks, the first player that jumped out to me was first baseman Christian Walker. Walker’s bat stands out, but he is also a good all around player. Walker is not just a power hitter, he is a good hitter. He goes to the plate with a good approach, takes pitches, and hits the ball where it is pitched. He has quick hands and is able to turn on inside pitches. Walker also looks good defensively at first base. After breaking the hamate bone in his left wrist at the College World Series, Walker was expected to miss the finals against Florida. He was able to deal with the pain and play with the injury, adding toughness to his resume.



Hoby Milner:


6-20-11: - http://bleacherreport.com/articles/740905-omaha-eye-openers-2012-mlb-draft-prospects-at-the-2011-college-world-series#/articles/740905-omaha-eye-openers-2012-mlb-draft-prospects-at-the-2011-college-world-series/page/4  - The Longhorns produce more big leaguers than almost any other NCAA program, and next year will be no different. While there won’t be any players of Taylor Jungmann’s caliber, there will be a decent group of veterans led by LHP Hoby Milner. Milner was one of the Longhorn’s hardest working players this season, making nine starts and 21 relief appearances. He finished third on the team with seven victories and notched an impressive 2.53 ERA and struck out 60 in 81.2 innings. Milner also excelled out of the bullpen in 2010, posting an ERA under 2.00 and about one strikeout per inning. The scrawny (6'2", 165) left-hander was drafted back in 2009 by the Nationals in the 44th round.


Gavin Cecchini:


7-7-11: - http://mlbdraftguide.com/1/2011/07/07/gavin-cecchini-2012-draft-profile  - Gavin Cecchini comes from a baseball family and it shows on the field. His father Glenn is the coach at Barbe and played in college, while his brother Garin was chosen in the fourth round of the 2010 draft by the Red Sox. Gavin’s mother is also a good athlete and played basketball in college. Cecchini is an athletic shortstop and good all around player. He has a nice, simple swing with good bat speed. He barrels the ball regularly and shows flashes of power. Cecchini has good range and a solid arm at short. He runs a 6.6 60.


Patrick Weathers:


6-30-11: - http://www.prospectwire.com/pw/article.php?id=268  - Patrick Walther, 2B/OF, 2013, Tequesta, FL - All-American Prospects (South FL Team) - The 6'0/175 pound Jupiter native has shown versatility on defense, bouncing between the infield and outfield. When you see a player bouncing around on defense, it's usually a good sign that the player's bat is too good to not have in the lineup. Coaches will usually find some kind of spot to put a player, whether that is 2B or the OF in Walther's case. And that theory holds true for Walther, who shows batspeed, pop, and some juice to all fields. Walther is an above average runner for his age, clocking in at 7.1 at last year's JOs as a freshman.


Trey Williams:


7-9-11: - http://diamondprospects.blogspot.com/  - The son of former first-round pick Ed Williams, Trey is a true 5-tool player at 3rd Base. He is as physically gifted a baseball player as there is and he compliments it with a great hitting approach at the plate. He already has a plus hit tool and shows monster power to all fields. Williams hit a towering opposite field home run in game action at PG National and he should have no trouble adjusting to wood bats as a pro. He has average speed but has quick reactions in the field and grades out as plus at the hot corner with at the very least an above-average arm. I believe he has the upside of a more athletic Mark Texeira when he was drafted and the Pepperdine commit should be drafted within the top 10 picks of the 2012 draft

Sam Lind, Trey Williams, Cody Poteet, Anthony Gomez, Regan Flaherty

6-17-11: - http://baseballdraftreport.com SO SS Sam Lind (2012)
.239/.315/.391 – 3 BB/10 K – 46 AB - Lind has bounced from Missouri to Central Arizona to Vanderbilt. Alright, that’s a lie. He was draft eligible this past year, but didn’t hear his name called on the conference call. A second year in one place should do the middle infield with a strong arm and above-average hit tool some good. He was a personal favorite of mine heading into the year (15th on my preseason college shortstop list), so the pressure will really be on if he wants to get back into my good graces. That is what these guys are playing for, right? My approval? Not the fame, money, girls, and love of the game, but the respect of some nobody on the internet that they’ll never meet? Alright, good, just making sure.



6-11-11: - http://bleacherreport.com/articles/722354-2012-mlb-mock-draft-early-predictions-for-next-years-top-10-picks#/articles/722354-2012-mlb-mock-draft-early-predictions-for-next-years-top-10-picks/page/11  - (Trey) Williams had some pretty big shoes to fill this past season. He took over shortstop duties from 2011 draftee Christian Lopes, who transferred to Edison High. Williams never missed a beat, however, and had a stellar season. It was his sophomore season, however, that gave birth to the "legend of Trey Williams," as the Los Angeles Daily News called it. It all began on April 30th, in a game against Valencia's arch-rival. Williams had blistered them for five home runs in the previous two games, so with the bases loaded and a four-run lead, rival West Ranch decided to intentionally walk Williams, giving up one run instead of facing the risk of giving up four. The result of the "legend" is that Williams is now widely considered the top high school hitter available in the 2012 draft class. So much of the love for him stems from his physicality. At 6'2" and 205 pounds, he has the body of a guy who could be playing pro ball right now. His coach, Jared Snyder, had this to say about Williams: "He's just a free, caring, humble, hard-working kid, so focused with the all intangibles, and he's so good with kids, and that's what makes him so spectacular—the way he handles kids and approaches them. My 5-year-old daughter has a newspaper picture of him taped up, and my 7-year-old son idolizes him. I try to teach my son how to hit, and he says he wants Trey to show him instead. I'm dead serious." Rival coach Casey Burrill offered this: "He hit six home runs against us in three games, what would you do? You must be nuts if you think we're going to let it happen again. Trey Williams will not see a pitch from West Ranch this season. He has a chance to be the best major leaguer ever to come out of the Santa Clarita Valley. He has all five tools. He's missing nothing." Williams has a commitment to Pepperdine, but not too many guys eschew the MLB draft for Pepperdine—especially when a multi-million dollar signing bonus is calling.

Cody Poteet entered the event as one of the top 2012 draft-eligible players, and threw his fastball well, consistently hitting 91, touching 92. Once he started getting his 75-77 curveball over more effectively he looked more confident with his fastball. He has a nice, athletic build and a live arm.- http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=5909


6-17-11: - http://baseballdraftreport.com/  SO SS Anthony Gomez (2012)
.350/.366/.408 – 8 BB/12 K – 7/9 SB – 260 AB - What Gomez lacks in tools, he makes up for in his ability to make a crazy amount of contact. The contact is nice, but the unimpressive tool set keeps him from being much more than a marginal pro prospect. To wit, his defense up the middle isn’t yet good enough to have anybody believing his glove will carry him, and his foot speed is average at best.


6-17-11: - http://baseballdraftreport.com/  SO OF Regan Flaherty (2012) - Never bet against a Flaherty, I always say. Actually I’ve never said that before just now, but it’s still true. The biggest problem facing Flaherty heading into next season will be finding playing time in a crowded Commodores outfield; he could see some time at first or designated hitter to get his bat in the lineup.

Victor Roache, Adam Brett Walker, Riley Reynolds, Ty Hendley, Trey Williams

Victor Roache:


6-11-11: - http://bleacherreport.com/articles/722354-2012-mlb-mock-draft-early-predictions-for-next-years-top-10-picks#/articles/722354-2012-mlb-mock-draft-early-predictions-for-next-years-top-10-picks/page/10  - (Victor) Roache is the top power hitter in college baseball and finished as the NCAA home run king for the 2011 season, ending the regular season with 30 long-balls in just 60 games! He also finished tied for the national RBI lead with 83. In a season where the sport's major power hitters were supposed to be affected negatively by the new BBCOR bats, Roache flourished, out-homering almost 200 teams—by himself. Roache was a sought-after guy back in 2009, when the Tigers took a chance on him in the 25th-round, but he wisely turned down their offer to attend college and refine his relatively raw skills. The decision has served him well, as Roach has not only improved his hitting ability (including his prowess against breaking balls), but also learned to play two positions—first base and the outfield—where he spent the majority of this year for GS. The White Sox happen to have a couple of holes in their roster, especially with Paul Konerko getting up there in age. They could use a franchise-type guy at first-base to plug that hole, and Roache offers as much power as anyone in this class, so I can think of no better replacement


Adam Brett Walker:


6-15-11: - http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=5896   - Perfect Game College All-Americans - (Adam Brett) Walker jumped on the scene as a freshman last year and took another step forward as a sophomore this season. He batted a team-high .411 with 23 doubles, two triples, 13 home runs and 75 RBIs. He also slugged .685 and had a .486 OBP. Walker walked 34 times and was a perfect 14-for-14 in stolen bases.


Riley Reynolds:


6-17-11: - http://baseballdraftreport.com/  JR 2B Riley Reynolds (2012)
.356/.407/.403 – 11 BB/19 K – 4/4 SB – 149 AB - I’m really surprised that Reynolds didn’t get drafted based on the strength of his solid freshman and junior seasons. His sophomore season was disappointing, no doubt, but at his best he has shown himself to be an average middle infield bat with a very steady glove at second. If he can play competently on the left side of the diamond — something that remains to be seen — then he’ll profile as a potential 2012 late round utility prospect.


Ty Hendley:


6-17-11: - Twitter - PGPatrickEbert - Top 2012 #mlbdraft prospect Okla. RHP Ty Hensley showed 92-95 heat and nasty 77-78 hook - big body, showed change and good command


Trey Williams:


6-18-11: - http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=5907  - There were quite a few hitters that stood out during batting practice on the second day of the 2011 Perfect Game National Showcase. Saugus, California's Trey Williams was one of those hitters, lacing line drives all over the field while sending a laser over the fence in deep left-center. But it was one swing during the games played in the afternoon that really caught the attention of the crowd, fans and scouting personnel alike. That pitch was a high fastball that caught the outside corner of the plate, a pitch that Williams reached out and drilled deep to right-center. Even to an untrained eye, that home run was special, as displayed by the buzz that quickly took over City of Palms Park

2012 Draft: - Trey Williams, Mike Zunino, Justin Jones, Ty Hensley, Lance McCullers

Trey Williams:


http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110608&content_id=20222396&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_mlb Trey Williams, 3B, Valencia HS, Calif.: The son of former first-round pick Eddie Williams is a strong right-handed hitter with legitimate power potential.


Mike Zunino:


6-10-11: - http://www.gatorzone.com/story.php?id=20873 - Sophomore Mike Zunino (Cape Coral, Fla.) drove in three runs and Florida (49-16) scored in each of the first five innings to defeat Mississippi State (37-24), 11-1, in the opening game of the best-of-three NCAA Gainesville Super Regional on Friday afternoon at McKethan Stadium. Game two will be on Saturday at noon and be shown nationally on ESPN, with the Gators needing one more victory to punch the program’s seventh ticket to the NCAA College World Series


Justin Jones:


6-12-11: - http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/college/2011/06/saturday-regionals-roundup-vandy-earns-first-cws-berth - California over Dallas Baptist, 7-0 (Cal leads series 1-0) - Justin Jones (6 IP, 1 H, 0 R) and Logan Scott (3 IP, 2 H, 0 R) combined on a three-hit shutout, and the Golden Bears got three-run homers from Chad Bunting and Marcus Semien against DBU ace Brandon Williamson (7.2 IP, 10 H, 7 ER).


Ty Hensley:


6-12-11: - http://mlbdraftguide.com/1/2011/06/12/ty-hensley-2012-draft-profile - Ty Hensley is a two way player from Oklahoma who figures to make a living with his right arm. He is a big, strong righthander and looks like a future workhorse. Hensley’s father, Michael, pitched for the University of Oklahoma and spent three seasons playing in the St. Louis Cardinals organization. On the mound, Hensley has a high 3/4 arm slot and short arm action. His fastball sits in the low 90′s, as high as 94, and more velocity should come. He has a sharp curve that is a potential plus to plus-plus offering. He also has a developing change that should be a quality offering. Hensely is a prospect at catcher as well. He shows good power at the plate. At the start of his high school career, Hensley played both football and baseball, but gave up football to concentrate solely on baseball






Lance McCullers:


6-12-11: - http://bleacherreport.com/articles/722354-2012-mlb-mock-draft-early-predictions-for-next-years-top-10-picks#/articles/722354-2012-mlb-mock-draft-early-predictions-for-next-years-top-10-picks/page/2 - At only 16 years old, Lance McCullers was already throwing 97 mph fastballs, which means that as a high school sophomore, he is already pretty much assured of a place in the Top 10 of the 2012 MLB draft. There is a strong chance that he will go No. 1 overall, breaking the mold and becoming the first high school pitcher ever tabbed with the No. 1 pick. McCullers could have fit in very well with the 2011 draft class, seeing as how he's a diminutive pitcher around the same size as Trevor Bauer. In addition to his mid-to-high-90s heat, McCullers also features a hammer curveball that should be a plus pitch as a pro. He's also been throwing a changeup, and the pitch has considerable promise. One thing that might put a damper on McCullers' prospects on the mound is his ability at the plate and in the field, where he moonlights as Jesuit's power-hitting shortstop. In the field, he has shown more than enough arm to handle the position and is more fluid than you would expect a pitcher to be. His footwork is impressive as well. At the plate, he has a sweet left-handed swing that oozes with raw power. He has tapped into it in games, but could really take off if he would give up a career on the mound. And of course, McCullers has the lineage working in his favor. His dad was a seven-year MLB veteran who pitched for the Padres, Yankees, Tigers and Rangers.