Tuesday, June 09, 2009

2009 MLB DRAFT



WILL STRASBURG BRING A NEW STIMULUS PACKAGE TO WASHINGTON??


Considered to be a lackluster draft overall, the drama will center around RHP Stephen Strasburg from San Diego State. Will the Nats draft him? Will they sign him? Will he go right to the Nats rotation if/when he does sign?

If the numbers his soon-to-be agent Scott Boras normally throws around are to be believed, he will almost have to go directly to D.C. by signing a deal that locks him up long-term.

They really cannot afford to bypass him and risk having the few remaining DC baseball fans still interested in the team act in kind by bypassing future Nats games in return.

After that, my attention turn to the Giants, picking sixth. I've heard HS LHP pitcher Tyler Matzek, who fits in with the organizations recent track record of selecting high-profile HS pitchers. Matzek's fastball has elevated to the mid to upper 90's from the lower 90's he started the season at.

Georgia HS OF Lars Tate might also make sense, but the Wendell Fairley experience may scare them off. Or it might motivate them to begin looking anew for the next Carl Crawford. Tate may be the best potential five-tool athlete available.

I also like Kendall Volz RHP from Baylor as near immediate help in the bullpen and a potential closer candidate down the road.

Plant HS (Tampa) RHP-SS Michael Givens is an interesting two-way player. His big-time arm overshadows what at times appears to be LL skills at SS. He may also be a prospect on the hill.

Locally, it will be interesting to see where Nequa Valley HS LHP Ian Krol ends up. An early season first round prospect, Kroll hurt his stock after being suspended by his school for repeated violations of team rules. My sources tell me that alcohol and a prima donna attitude may scare teams off until the third round and send Krol into the arms of Andy Lopez at Arizona.

By the way, kudos to the school and the coach, who sacrificed a potential state title run this year in order to get this kids attention and get him on the right track.

THE NATS ARE ON THE CLOCK!!!!
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Giants Top Minor League Prospects

  • 1. Joey Bart 6-2, 215 C Power arm and a power bat, playing a premium defensive position. Good catch and throw skills.
  • 2. Heliot Ramos 6-2, 185 OF Potential high-ceiling player the Giants have been looking for. Great bat speed, early returns were impressive.
  • 3. Chris Shaw 6-3. 230 1B Lefty power bat, limited defensively to 1B, Matt Adams comp?
  • 4. Tyler Beede 6-4, 215 RHP from Vanderbilt projects as top of the rotation starter when he works out his command/control issues. When he misses, he misses by a bunch.
  • 5. Stephen Duggar 6-1, 170 CF Another toolsy, under-achieving OF in the Gary Brown mold, hoping for better results.
  • 6. Sandro Fabian 6-0, 180 OF Dominican signee from 2014, shows some pop in his bat. Below average arm and lack of speed should push him towards LF.
  • 7. Aramis Garcia 6-2, 220 C from Florida INTL projects as a good bat behind the dish with enough defensive skill to play there long-term
  • 8. Heath Quinn 6-2, 190 OF Strong hitter, makes contact with improving approach at the plate. Returns from hamate bone injury.
  • 9. Garrett Williams 6-1, 205 LHP Former Oklahoma standout, Giants prototype, low-ceiling, high-floor prospect.
  • 10. Shaun Anderson 6-4, 225 RHP Large frame, 3.36 K/BB rate. Can start or relieve
  • 11. Jacob Gonzalez 6-3, 190 3B Good pedigree, impressive bat for HS prospect.
  • 12. Seth Corry 6-2 195 LHP Highly regard HS pick. Was mentioned as possible chip in high profile trades.
  • 13. C.J. Hinojosa 5-10, 175 SS Scrappy IF prospect in the mold of Kelby Tomlinson, just gets it done.
  • 14. Garett Cave 6-4, 200 RHP He misses a lot of bats and at times, the plate. 13 K/9 an 5 B/9. Wild thing.

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  • 1. Bobby Witt, Jr. 6-1,185 SS Colleyville Heritage HS (TX) Oklahoma commit. Outstanding defensive SS who can hit. 6.4 speed in 60 yd. Touched 97 on mound. Son of former major leaguer. Five tool potential.
  • 2. Riley Greene 6-2, 190 OF Haggerty HS (FL) Florida commit.Best HS hitting prospect. LH bat with good eye, plate discipline and developing power.
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2019 MLB Draft - Top College Draft Prospects

  • 1. Adley Rutschman C Oregon State Plus defender with great arm. Excellent receiver plus a switch hitter with some pop in the bat.
  • 2. Shea Langliers C Baylor Excelent throw and catch skills with good pop time. Quick bat, uses all fields approach with some pop.
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