These two projected picks I like much better and are better suited for the Giants needs. I have Happ rated a little higher at the present time, he would have to fall a bit and could depending on the two "medical wild cards" in this draft - LHP Brady Aiken and HP Make Matuella. I could see teams begin to reach for either of these two guys after about the first ten picks. They could also both fall into the compensation round or later. Who knows?
from mymlbdraft.com
http://www.mymlbdraft.com/2015-draft/mock-draft
Draft#:18Ian HappHt/Wt:6' 0"/205 lbsPosition: OFSchool: Cincinnati
Scouting grades: Hit: 60 | Power: 50 | Run: 55 | Arm: 55 | Field: 50 | Overall: 55
An unheralded recruit from a Pittsburgh-area high school, Happ almost certainly will become the highest-drafted player in Cincinnati history. The Bearcats never have had a player taken in the top two rounds, not even when big leaguers Kevin Youkilis, Josh Harrison and Tony Campana came through the program in the 2000s.
Happ ranked as the top position prospect in the prestigious Cape Cod League in each of his two summers in college. A switch-hitter who's better from the left side of the plate, he has good balance and controls the strike zone well. Add in some deceptive strength, and he should hit for average and power.Happ played mostly second base in 2013 and does have solid speed and arm strength, so a pro team could try him in the infield. But he lacks smooth infield actions, hasn't played regularly on the dirt since his freshman year and fits best on an outfield corner.
Draft#:31
Beau BurrowsHt/Wt:6' 1"/200 lbsPosition: RHPSchool: Weatherford HS (TX)
Scouting grades: Fastball: 65 | Curveball: 55 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 50 | Overall: 50
Outside of Justin Hooper, Burrows threw consistently harder than any other pitcher on the high school showcase circuit during the summer. He came out averaging 94 mph and peaking at 96 mph at the Perfect Game National in June and was still firing 94-95 mph bullets at the World Wood Bat Association World Championship four months later. He has shown the same velocity this spring.
Burrows lacks prototypical size at 6-foot-1, but he generates his velocity with a quick arm and works down in the strike zone thanks to his high three-quarters arm slot. His delivery also helps him stay on top of his power curveball, which can be a plus pitch. His changeup has its moments as well.
Though Burrows doesn't have much physical projection remaining, he already has enough stuff and just needs more consistency. He's committed to Texas A&M, as has Ashe Russell, one of the other top right-handers in the 2015 high school class.
Happ is a hard-nosed, grinder type with a solid bat. Ready to help an offense sooner rather than later. Burrows is a hard thrower, a bit small for a RHP @ 6-1, 200, but solidly built. He was ranked higher earlier in the season and may slip into the second round for them.
Maybe one of the two CA LHP's Justin Hooper 6-6, 230 ( 70 FB ) or Kolby Allard 6-2, 175 ( 60 FB, 60 SL ) falls to the comp pick. Hooper has the higher ceiling, Allard is more polished. Both are UCLA commits, so you know they are premium prospects.
If those two are gone, maybe TN RHP Donny Everett 6-2, 220 or IN RHP Ashe Russell 6-4, 195 makes sense as well. Both are 60 FB guys, Russell has a 60 SL.
One of the HS RHP's will fall to the Giants and maybe you get luck and a second leaks out to you in the second round.
Patience will pay off in this draft.
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