Updates from Baseball America's (the best in the business IMO) Jim Callis and John Sickels on the recent 2013 MLB Draft. They are not overly impressed with the Giants selections and also notice a different mind-set and approach to the Giants draft board, so it's not just me pounding the drum.
from Minor League Ball:
2013 MLB Draft: National League West Summary and Review - Minor League Ball:
San Francisco Giants
1-25) Christian Arroyo, SS, Hernando HS, Brooksville, Florida
2-64) Ryder Jones, 3B, Watauga HS, Boone, North Carolina
3-101) Chase Johnson, RHP, Cal Poly
4-132) Brian Ragira, 1B, Stanford
Other picks of interest:
5) Dan Slania, RHP, Notre Dame;
6) Nick Vander Tuig, RHP, UCLA;
8) Tyler Horan, OF, Virginia Tech;
9) D.J. Snelten, LHP, Minnesota
COMMENT: The Giants are well-known for having a draft board that doesn't look much like everyone else's. That's not necessarily a bad thing, but on paper this group has some things to prove. Arroyo has a very solid bat but most people don't think he can remain in the middle infield; the Giants disagree. Jones has so-so tools but a good performance record that put him in the 5-8 round range for most. Johnson has the power sinker that the Giants like in the bullpen; Slania could also move quickly in a relief role; Vander Tuig and Snelten could be good complementary arms. Ragira never lived up to expectations at Stanford, but Horan exceeded them at V-Tech. They should get some useful role players out of this, but it is hard to see stars unless Arroyo and Jones really blossom.
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from Baseball America.com:
2013 MLB Draft Signings Central - BaseballAmerica.com:
June 7: Phillies Lure Sandberg From Football
The Phillies have signed third-rounder Cord Sandberg away from a scholarship to play quarterback at Mississippi State. He’ll receive a $775,000 bonus, well in excess of the assigned $593,400 value for his No. 89 overall selection.
As might be expected, playing two sports means Sandberg is still somewhat raw on the diamond, but the Manatee High (Bradenton, Fla.) star has plenty of offensive upside. He’s a 6-foot-3, 215-pounder with strength and bat speed, giving him above-average raw power. He’s a solid runner with arm strength who could fit in center field if he improves his reads and jumps.
–Jim Callis
June 10: Brewers Land Second-Rounder Neuhaus
The Brewers have signed supplemental second-round pick Tucker Neuhaus for $771,000, matching the assigned value for his No. 72 overall draft slot.
A shortstop from Wharton High (Tampa), Neuhaus had an injury-plagued senior season but his athleticism still shone through. He’s a 6-foot-3, 200-pounder who might be able to stay at shortstop and also would profile well at third base with his lefthanded power and his arm strength. He had committed to Louisville.
–Jim Callis
June 11: A’s, McKinney Agree On $1.8 Million
The Athletics and first-round pick Billy McKinney have agreed to a $1.8 million bonus. That’s slightly less than the assigned value of $1,893,500 for the No. 24 overall pick.
An outfielder from Plano (Texas) West High, McKinney has one of the purest swings in the entire draft. He has excellent bat speed from the left side of the plate and should grow into solid power. His arm and speed are average at best, but they play up because he has a grinder’s mentality. He had committed to Texas Christian.
–Jim Callis
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