Giants add Oregon State C Andrew Susac, a 2009 former Phillies pick out of HS. May be insurance hedge against a Posey move to another position.
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=14690363&topic_id=18682064
Rank 35. Andrew Susac - C
Oregon St
Birthdate: 03/22/1990
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 200 lbs.
Bats: R
Throws: R
The draft-eligible sophomore was a good high school catching prospect in Northern California two years ago, but teams stayed away (the Phillies took a shot in the 16th round) because of his strong commitment to Oregon St.
Now, Susac is mentioned frequently near the top of the catching list in this year's class, though there are differing opinions about his skill set. Teams that will consider him highly see the potential for him to be an everyday catcher.
He does have average raw power, mostly to the pull side, with more gap power to other fields. That could mean 15-20 homers annually, if he can make enough contact to tap into that power, something some have concerns about. He's a bit of a guess hitter and uses a big leg lift in his swing.
Susac is stocky, but not physical and muscular -- kind of like a Gregg Zaun-type. Behind the plate, he has a solid average arm and will flash a plus now and again. His hands can be a little stiff, but he's made some good improvement in his receiving skills. A broken left hamate bone forced him out of action this spring, and it remains to be seen how that will impact his Draft status.
IL prospect Charlie Tilson OF from New Trier HS was just selected by the Cardinals in the 2nd round.
Here is what mlb.com had to say about Mr. Tilson:
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=14690097&topic_id=18682064
Rank 44. Charlie Tilson - OF
New Trier HS (Ill.)
Birthdate: 12/02/1992
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 175 lbs.
Bats: L
Throws: L
Comments: The Chicago-area high school product was known in the region for a while, but really helped his stock with a tremendous performance at the Area Code Games last summer. Tilson isn't the biggest guy in the world, reminding some of a Brett Gardner or Jacoby Ellsbury, both of whom had more of a track record as college performers. He has been a two-sport athlete in high school, and that athleticism does play well on the diamond. He has some quick-twitch actions and has a good first step down the line. Overall, his speed grades out as above average -- he's not a true burner -- but he could be a solid leadoff hitter or No. 2 type in the future, thanks to his contact and on-base skills. Tilson has a smooth swing and is quick to the ball, tending to shoot the ball in the gap with an opposite-field approach. He has below-average power and does need to gain some strength. He plays center field right now and could be an average defender there in the future. The accuracy of his fringe-average arm should allow him to play center or left field capably. His size and strength might deter some, as could a strong commitment to college, but any Gardner or Ellsbury fans out there might give Tilson a try.
The Cubs made what initially seemed like an interesting 1st round pick in SS Javier Baez, a HS player out of FL. He's 6-0, 180 with a power bat, but it looks like the consensus is he moves to 3B eventually. I wondered why a SS with Castro in tow, but a potential successor to Aramis Ramirez makes more sense.
I have NO clue what the White Sox are doing, I hope for Sox fans sake that they know what they are doing. Having said that I will stay out of White Sox business.
Pittsburgh is adding to its initial pick of RHP Gerrit Cole by selecting toolsy, switch-hitting TX HS OF Josh Bell and power-hitting 1B from Indiana Alex Dickerson.
The Nationals have plucked FOUR highly regarded, near major league ready players by nabbing Rice 3B Anthony Rendon, regarded by some as a potential #1 overall pick, JUCO OF Brian Goodwin, TCU LHP Matt Purke and Kentucky RHP Alex Meyer. All four could help in short order.
The Rays have made TWELVE picks already, mostly younger HS players. I like Mikie Mahtook OF from LSU them however. If Super Sam Fuld can hold one OF spot long enough for Mahtook to arrive, the Rays fans (all five of them) will have a lot to cheer about from their corner OF.
Giants just added USC 1B/3B Ricky Oropesa.
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=14690125&topic_id=18682064
Rank 46. Ricky Oropesa - 3B/1B
USC
Birthdate: 12/15/1989
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 225 lbs.
Bats: L
Throws: R
In a class that is less than deep in college bats, Oropesa's stands out based on one tool: power. The corner infielder has always had it and was a prospect back in high school, when the Red Sox took a shot and selected him in the 24th round of the 2008 Draft.
The left-handed hitter has plus raw power, perhaps as much as anyone out west. He hasn't always swung the bat consistently enough to tap into it, but he made some good adjustments this season to show a little more overall hittability to some. He's shown he can rise to the occasion, picking up three hits -- including a homer -- against UCLA ace Gerrit Cole. He's not a clogger on the bases, but he's not a runner, either. While he's got a plus arm, he's below-average defensively overall, meaning he's likely destined to be a first baseman or designated hitter when all is said and done.
As one of the few guys in this Draft with true plus raw power, there's bound to be a team fairly early thinking his bat will play just fine at those spots.
The Giants appear to be recovering somewhat from yesterdays two picks which, according to Baseball America's rankings, were comparative reaches.
http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/draft/draft-preview/2011/2611794.html
According to BA, Panik was the #67 prospect, picked in the 29th slot
Crick was the #47 prospect, picked in the 49th slot
Sousac was the #30 prospect, picked in the 86th slot
Orapesa was the #57 prospect, picked in the 116th slot
so by my calculations -- using BA as the measuring stick (because I am not privy to the Giants draft board) -- the G-men are +77 in terms of perceived value for the slots allotted.
Of course, we hope that the Giants board is ultimately the superior measuring stick and that the BA board is garbage. We won't know for sure without the benefit of hindsight and the BA team does not account for organizational needs and biases. But it's fun to play along at home.
Will add as further picks and surprises are added. They are now entering the 4th Round selections.
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/events/draft/y2011/draftcaster.jsp
The White Sox are recovering, having just picked RKP Kyle McMillen a #94 prospect with the #141 pick. Their first plus pick of the draft. JUCO RHP Jeff Soptic was picked at #100 and was rnked #110. HOW ABOUT THAT!!! Maybe the Sox are more concerned with sign-ability, IDK.
Giants are on the clock with pick #147. HOW EXCITING!!!
Giants select Arizona LHP Bryce Bandilla 6-4, 230 Jr. BA has him ranked #117, stat line shows 32 BB in 41 IP. A reliever. Who walks people. GOODY!!!! And yet it appears to be a plus pick, according to BA. He better throw hard. 44 K's in those 41 IP over 28 G's. He wasn't exactly punching them out enough relative to the # of BB's IMO, but WDIK?
The Brewers just picked a HS OF from TX Michael Reed (#160 BA) . They made hay early by picking 6-6, 220 RHP Taylor Jungmann from Texas (#8 BA) and 6-4, 220 LHP Jed Bradley from Georgia Tech (#14 BA). Both pitchers come from schools with good track records for producing pitchers. Both are highly regarded and should be close to major league ready. Later they picked Cal-State Fullerton 1B Nick Ramirez (#197 BA) who was highly regarded in most pre-season lists but seemed to have fallen off somewhat. Two top 15 pitchers and two other top position players is a pretty good haul so far.
In the G-Man division, both Arizona and San Diego seem to be really picking well.
Arizona hauled in UCLA RHP Trevor Bauer in the #3 spot and 6-4,225 HS RHP Archie Bradley in the #7 spot. How they get two picks in the first seven spots, IDK. Later, they picked Kent State LHP Anrew Chafin and Coastal Carolina RHP Anthony Meo. Three of the four are collegiate pitchers and all should develop and produce quickly. All were rated highly by BA (Bauer #5, Bradely #9, Chafin #38 and Meo #55). Impressive haul so far.
The Padres are going younger, with six picks in the top 100 they have hauled in six top prospects. #10 Cory Spongenberg (#29 BA) is a JUCO 2B who could produce quickly. Joe Ross, a 6-3, 185 HS RHP was on the Giants radar, picked at #25 and was rated by BA as the # 36 prospect. FL HS RHP Michael Kelly 6-4, 185 was selected #48 and ranked #76, HS C Austin Hedges was ranked #28 and selected in the #82 slot -- a good value. Hedges was the top HS C rated. They backed those picks up with HS C Brett Austin (selected #54, ranked #61) and collegiate SS Jace Peterson (selected #58, ranked #71).
Giants selected Oklahoma State RHP Chris Marlowe in the 5th Round. He is a 6-1, 170 RHP who also appears to be a reliever. A 3-3 record with 3.98 ERA 22G 41IP 70K's 30BB's and only 24H allowed.
He was ranked # 99 by BA, so a good value pick in the # 177 slot.
This is the kind of pick that can really make this draft for the Giants. 6th Round, Selection #207 6-3, 235 LHP Josh Osich from Oregon State. Ranked #41 according to BA, Osich may have fallen due to arm injury concerns. A little roll of the dice on a recovery from Tommy John surgery, but he can throw. Described by Mlb.com capsule as a "closer of the future" type.
THIS IS A GREAT PICK IN THIS SPOT!!!
TAKE A BOW GIANTS!!!
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=15436441&topic_id=18682064
Rank 50. Josh Osich - LHP
Oregon St.
Birthdate: 09/03/1988
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 235 lbs.
Bats: L
Throws: L
The big, strong lefty has plenty of arm strength, and he was all the way back in 2011 after redshirting in 2010 following Tommy John surgery. There was enough belief in his arm strength that the Angels took him in the seventh round of last year's Draft, even though he didn't pitch all year.
Osich has a plus fastball that can touch 97 mph and sits comfortably at 92-95 mph. His main secondary pitch is a changeup, which will be Major League average, perhaps a tick above, in the future. When he doesn't overthrow the changeup, it has some good dive to it. He added a slider this year, though it's below average right now, and he doesn't use it much.
While Osich has been in Oregon State's rotation all season and did pitch a no-hitter, his future is likely as a high-octane reliever. With the plus fastball and changeup and closer-type mindset, he could make a beeline for the big leagues once he's shortened up and in someone's system.
Giants 8th Round Pick, Jean Delgado is a 5-11, 150lb. shortstop from the Caguas Military Academy in Caguas, PR
from mlb.com:
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?topic_id=18674140&content_id=15423943
and from Perfect Game:
http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=5614
5. JEAN DELGADO – ss, Isabel Flores HS, Juncos
Slender 6-0/150, polished player, whippy bat speed with gap power, quick feet, soft hands, 6.6. runner.
From the old stomping grounds in Tampa, Alonzo HS products Joe Fernandez RHP was selected yesterday in the first round by the Marlins, disappointing the Rays fans who would have loved to see him perform in his own backyard. The Cuban exile community in Miami will love him just as much and this kid can really throw hard.
Today LHP Alex Panteleodis from the Florida Gators was recently selected by the Mets, which kind of sucks for him. Get your pay in cash Alex, and your investment advice from Mr. Einhorn, NOT Mr. Wilpon.
The Giants 9th Rounder is 6-3, 218 RHP from Miami Dade CC Derek Law
from Perfect Game:
http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=5633
GROUP TWO (Projected HIGH-Round Draft / Rounds 4-10)
25. DEREK LAW, rhp, Miami-Dade JC (So.)
Pennsylvania product had ++ season (7-4, 1.75, 77 IP/11 BB/105 SO); 4 pitches, commands 92-93 FB, + SL.
The Giants 10th Rounder is Kentrell Hill 6-0, 175 CF from Arkansas Baptist College
capsule from Perfect Game:
http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=5746
PROSPECT ON THE RISE: Kentrell Hill, of, Arkansas Baptist JC: Hill is an Arkansas native who attended Cisco (Texas) JC as a freshman, before transferring back to his home state as a sophomore. He’s an excellent athlete with superior speed and defensive skills in center field, and his rapidly-emerging offensive skills could make him a draft-day surprise.
In the 11th round the Cubs play Mr. Nostalgia and select Shawon Dunston 6-2, 170 CF from Valley Christian HS in (CA).
HEY!!! WHAT DO YA SAY WE BRING BACK THE SHAWON-O-METER?? I CAN'T HEAR YOU!!!
OK, that's it, I'm out. I've spilled all my creative juices all over the place and now it's time to clean up. If there is anyone of note drafted after Round Ten that I care about, I'll note it later. I'M OUT OF HERE.
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