Thursday, May 28, 2015

Best tools in the draft per Baseball America



Have I ever mentioned that I love Baseball America? Hubba-hubba...this is part of the reason why.

from Baseball America:


BEST TOOLS
Baseball America's Best Tools list for the 2015 draft, with candidates drawn from the top 200 overall prospects only. Compiled by Hudson Belinsky, Teddy Cahill, J.J. Cooper and John Manuel.
BEST ATHLETE
COLLEGE: Richie Martin, Kyle Holder, Dansby SwansonHIGH SCHOOL: Marquise Doherty, Demi Orimoloye, Jahmai Jones
BEST PURE HITTER
COLLEGE: Andrew Benintendi, Ian Happ, Kevin NewmanHIGH SCHOOL: Cornelius Randolph, Brendan Rodgers, Nick Plummer
BEST POWER HITTER
COLLEGE: Chris Shaw, David Thompson, Christin StewartHIGH SCHOOL: Luken Baker, Kolten Kendrick, Josh Naylor
FASTEST RUNNER
COLLEGE: Cam Gibson, Steven Duggar, Donnie DeweesHIGH SCHOOL: Alonzo Jones, Eric Jenkins, Garrett Whitley
BEST DEFENSIVE PLAYER
COLLEGE: Kyle Holder, Taylor Ward, Austin ReiHIGH SCHOOL: Lucas Herbert, Tyler Stephenson, Brendan Rodgers
BEST ARM
COLLEGE: Drew Jackson, Taylor Ward, Austin ReiHIGH SCHOOL: Luken Baker, Demi Orimoloye, Tyler Stephenson
BEST FASTBALL
COLLEGE: Josh Staumont, Dillon Tate, Riley FerrellHIGH SCHOOL: Donny Everett, Justin Hooper, Beau Burrows
BEST BREAKING BALL
COLLEGE: Carson Fulmer, Dillon Tate, Tyler JayHIGH SCHOOL: Kolby Allard, Ashe Russell, Dakota Chalmers
BEST CHANGEUP
COLLEGE: Nathan Kirby, Mac Marshall, James KaprielianHIGH SCHOOL: Juan Hillman, Jackson Kowar, Kyle Molnar
BEST CONTROL
COLLEGE: Thomas Eshelman, Tyler Jay, Kevin DucheneHIGH SCHOOL: Kolby Allard, Austin Smith, Kyle Molnar
CLOSEST TO THE MAJORS
COLLEGE: Tyler Jay, Carson Fulmer, Riley FerrellHIGH SCHOOL: Brendan Rodgers, Kolby Allard, Kyle Molnar


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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.