Wednesday, March 11, 2020

2015 MLB Draft Scouting Reports

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More luscious data about Lucius Fox, who if he is all that he is cracked up to be, elevates the Giants draft grade maybe another tick or two. Of course, given the sizable bonus, he better be all he is cracked up to be or the Giants are just foolish. Big risk, big reward, right?

from FanGraphs.com
http://www.fangraphs.com/scoutboard.aspx?draft=2015int&type=0&pos=ss

RankNamePosAgeCountryTrainerHtWtBatsThrowsFVRiskProj BonusProj TeamReportVideo
3Lucius FoxSS18.0BahamasMVP Sports6'2170BR504$6,500,000GiantsReportVideo
5Wander JavierSS16.5DominicanJosue Mateo6'0165RR454$4,000,000TwinsReportVideo
6Andres GimenezSS16.8VenezuelaEduardo Navarro5'11160LR453$1,250,000MetsReport
8Derian CruzSS16.7DominicanJavier Rodriguez6'0170BR40+4$2,000,000BravesReportVideo
9Gregory GuerreroSS16.4DominicanWilton Guerrero5'11175RR40+4$1,800,000MetsReportVideo
13Jeison GuzmanSS16.7DominicanJohn Carmona6'2175LR404$1,300,000RoyalsReportVideo
15Ronny BritoSS16.3DominicanLaurentino Genao6'2170LR404$2,000,000DodgersReport
19Aramis AdemanSS16.8DominicanAmauris Nina5'10150LR403$2,000,000CubsReportVideo
22Yonathan PerlazaSS16.6VenezuelaDouglas Aguiar5'8175BR403$1,200,000CubsVideo
24Kevin MeleanSS16.8VenezuelaRicardo Petit5'10160RR404$550,000PadresVideo
28Miguel HernandezSS16.2VenezuelaCiro Barrios5'11155RR35+3$800,000RedsVideo
36Raffy OzunaSS16.8DominicanCachaza6'2170LR355$650,000Cardinals
47Eduardo TorrealbaSS16.3VenezuelaJose Montero5'8150RR354$300,000Red Sox
Enrique SaldanaSS16.0PanamaGerman Hill5'11150BR35$500,000Rockies
Juan MoralesSS16.6VenezuelaAndres Puertas6'0150RR35$450,000Braves
Christopher NavarroSS16.0DominicanNelson Montes de Oca5'9150RR35$450,000Rockies

Lucius Fox

Fox played last season at American Heritage high school in Delray Beach, FL, on the same team as 2015 draft prospect SS Jonathan India. Fox played at the PG National and East Coast Pro showcases last summer to get exposure for the 2015 draft and there were rumbling he may transfer so he could get regular innings in the spring at shortstop as India was more polished at the position. Fox ended up moving back to his native Bahamas last summer and registered to become a July 2nd prospect instead of a draft prospect, a designation that MLB is very wary of allowing as other prospects have tried it in the past in an effort to get more money, but Fox's Bahamian roots convinced MLB to allow him to become and international prospect eligible to sign starting on July 2nd.

Fox was smaller last summer, around 6'1/160 and ran 6.5 or lower in the 60 (at least 70 speed), but his arm was a little shy for shortstop and while he had contact skills, he had little power. Since moving back to the Bahams, Fox gew an inch, added about 15 lbs. or muscle and is still an easy plus runner, but now with more pop and arm strength. The contact skills are still there and scouts would start him at shortstop in pro ball, though some thing his actions aren't quite good enough to stick and think he'll end up in center field. Second base is also possible, but he'll play shortstop for at least a few years in the minors with upside to be an everyday player at any up-the-middle position. Fox likely wouldn't have gotten more than $2-3 million in the draft but projects to get double that on July 2nd, with the Dodgers the most aggressive suitor, but the Giants, Padres and Rangers are all in the final mix as well.

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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.

2019 MLB Draft - Top HS Draft Prospects

  • 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.
  • 3. C.J. Abrams 6-2, 180 SS Blessed Trinity HS (GA) High-ceiling athlete. 70 speed with plus arm. Hitting needs to develop as he matures. Alabama commit.
  • 4. Reece Hinds 6-4, 210 SS Niceville HS (FL) Power bat, committed to LSU. Plus arm, solid enough bat to move to 3B down the road. 98MPH arm.
  • 5. Daniel Espino 6-3, 200 RHP Georgia Premier Academy (GA) LSU commit. Touches 98 on FB with wipe out SL.

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.
  • 3. Zack Thompson 6-2 LHP Kentucky Missed time with an elbow issue. FB up to 95 with plenty of secondary stuff.
  • 4. Matt Wallner 6-5 OF Southern Miss Run producing bat plus mid to upper 90's FB closer. Power bat from the left side, athletic for size.
  • 5. Nick Lodolo LHP TCU Tall LHP, 95MPH FB and solid breaking stuff.