Thursday, June 15, 2017

Giants 2nd Day Draft Haul



So after the first day haul of two prominent HS bats, the Giants lead off the second day with a highly regarded HS LHP. Normally, that would excite me greatly however, I actually read the above thumbnail from mlb.com and noticed a comp to Matt Moore. Then some more details that make the comparison a little too close for comfort.

3.96 Seth Corry LHP Lone Peak HS

It also bring up some uncomfortable questions:

Don't we already have the original Matt Moore?
Are we happy with that Matt Moore?
Then why do we need another Matt Moore?
Is this Matt Moore 2.0 a new and improved model and by how much?

3rd round picks shouldn't bring up uncomfortable questions, so good luck kid. Oh and BTW, lose the Matt Moore comparison.QUICKLY!!

4.126 Garrett Cave RHP University of Tampa

Garrett Cave both went to and excelled at the University of Tampa.
My wife (Mrs. The Slav) went to an excelled at the University of Tampa.

I like this comparison already. Except that my wife excelled in accounting which has no bearing on Mr. Cave's ability. Except........the UT also excels in turning out pitchers every bit as much as it turns out successful accountants........so there you have it.

The Giants next closer in waiting.

See how easy this draft stuff is? 



6.186 Bryce Johnson CF Sam Houston State 

Bryce Johnson sounds like every failed collegiate CF prospect the Giants have drafted in the past. 

Except.....I heard this speech from his BB coach on another forum. 

This is after a 19-0 loss to Florida State that ended their season. If you can play for a guy like this and not become a better player and more importantly a better person....well than we just wasted a draft pick. 

I'm going to guess this kid can play some and I'm already rooting for him hard to succeed. 

If you don't get chills after watching this, as a coach or as a person, you need a check up. Seriously.

http://www.espn.com/video/clip?id=19625789

Then the Giant went back to collecting big, durable, collegiate RHP.

See, all is right with the world again. 

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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.