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Baker vs. Asher

By
Matt Grabusky
– May 25, 2012Posted in: Prospects

Two of the top junior college arms should be matching up Saturday in the first round of the JUCO World Series in Grand Junction, Colorado.  Alec Asher is scheduled to make the start for Polk State while Dylan Baker should be taking the mound for Western Nevada.

If you would like to see the game, it will be broadcast on NJCAA TV at 3:00 MST.  -LINK

More information on the NJCAA World Series can be found at the NJCAA website.  -LINK

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Draft Links 5/24/2012; 2 Mocks, 2 Chats, and More

By
Matt Grabusky
– May 25, 2012Posted in: Draft Links

There is quite a bit of quality content in today’s draft links.

  • Coast 2 Coast Prospects is a new baseball prospect website and seems very promising.  Their first mock draft has been posted.  -LINK
  • Jonathan Mayo projects Mark Appel to go first overall in his mock draft at MLB.com.  -LINK
  • The Starting Nine prep player rankings have been posted at ESPNHS.  Byron Buxton remains on top.  -LINK
  • Scouting video of Courtney Hawkins has been posted at Baseball Prospect Report.  -LINK
  • Perfect Game held another draft chat yesterday.  Alot of ground was covered.  -LINK
  • Chris Crawford, at MLB Draft Insider, held a draft chat yesterday.  As always, he did an excellent job.  -LINK
  • Bleacher Nation looked at some of the draft’s top players, including Kyle Zimmer and Kevin Gausman.  -LINK
  • Christian Walker is profiled at Garnet and Black Attack.  -LINK
  • Padres Prospects posted reports on Carlos Correa, Gavin Cecchini, and Courtney Hawkins.  -LINK
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Draft Links 5/22/2012; Mocks, Giolito, Bolt, & More

By
Matt Grabusky
– May 24, 2012Posted in: Draft Links

Here are some draft related links for the day.

  • A new mock draft by Mike Rosenbaum, of Golden Sombrero, is posted at Bleacher Report. -LINK
  • The latest mock draft at Bleacher Report projects Mark Appel to go first overall.  -LINK
  • An update on Lucas Giolito’s rehab is posted at Baseball Prospect Report.  -LINK
  • Deven Marrero is featured in an article at MLB.com.  -LINK
  • Jonathan Mayo, at MLB.com, took a look at the middle infield crop for the 2012 MLB Draft, including Carlos Correa and Gavin Cecchini.  -LINK
  • There was a Jim Callis chat at Baseball America today.  Lots of draft questions were covered.  -LINK
  • Skye Bolt is featured in a post at ESPNHS today.  -LINK
  • Through The Fence Baseball posted a Q&A with Bishop Gorman’s Joey Gallo.  -LINK
  • Michael Roth is profiled at Garnet and Black Attack.  -LINK
  • Matt Price is profiled at Garnet and Black Attack.  -LINK
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Adrian Sampson 2012 Draft Profile

By
Matt Grabusky
– May 23, 2012Posted in: Profiles

Player:  Adrian Sampson
Position:  RHP
School:  Bellevue CC
Ht/Wt:  6’2/205
Bats/Throws:  R/R
Class:  Sophomore
DOB:  10/7/1991
Committed To:  Oregon
Previously Drafted:  2011, 16th Rd, Marlins

Scouting Report:

Entering the season, Adrian Sampson was viewed as the top junior college pitcher in the nation.  While he has dropped down on that list, he has had a strong finish to the season.

Sampson’s fastball is 91-93, touching 95.  Movement on the pitch has improved as the season has progressed.  His curveball has also shown improvement since the season started.

Sampson had Tommy John surgery in 2009 and missed his senior season (2010).

Quotes:

Awards/Achievements:

  • 2011 NWAACC All-Tournament Team
  • 2011 West Coast Collegiate League All-Star
  • 2011 1st Team All-West Coast League
  • 2011 Named the #4 Prospect in the West Coast League by Perfect Game

Links:

Stats:

YR LG W L ERA G GS CG SV IP H HR BB SO WHIP
 2011  West Coast  4 4  1.71  9  9  2  1  63.1  42  20  71
 2012  NWAACC  11  0  1.33  12  11  0  74.1  44  20  102
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Draft Links 5/22/2012; 2 Mocks, Buxton, Appel, & Much More

By
Matt Grabusky
– May 22, 2012Posted in: Draft Links

Here are some draft related links for the day.

  • Matt Garrioch, at Minor League Ball, mocked 40 rounds.  I give him a ton of credit, just the thought of working up all 40 rounds gives me a headache.  -LINK
  • A new mock is posted at MLB Dirt.  This one has Byron Buxton pegged to go first overall.  -LINK
  • Byron Buxton is featured in an article at Sports Illustrated.  -LINK
  • John Sickels, at Minor League Ball, posted a Q&A with a midwestern scout.  Chris Stratton, Tyler Naquin, and Andrew Heaney are among the players covered.  -LINK
  • According to Jonathan Mayo, college pitchers dominate the top of draft boards.  He gives some information on those at the top, including Kyle Zimmer and Marcus Stroman.  -LINK
  • The top prospects for the number one pick are ranked at Bleacher Report, with Byron Buxton coming out on top.  -LINK
  • The top power hitters in the 2012 draft class are ranked at Through The Fence Baseball, with Joey Gallo at number one.  -LINK
  • Alex Bregman is profiled at MLB Draft Countdown.  -LINK
  • Scouting video of Nick Williams is posted at Baseball Prospect Report.  -LINK
  • Scouting video of Carlos Correa is posted at Baseball Prospect Report.  -LINK
  • A Q&A with Stanford’s Mark Appel is posted at Baseball Prospect Report.  -LINK
  • Some draft notes were posted at Baseball Prospect Nation.  Players mentioned include Zach Eflin and Corey Seager.  -LINK
  • There were some draft related questions in the latest Ask BA.  -LINK
  • Prep lefty Brett Lilek is featured in a post at MaxPreps.  -LINK
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2012 MLB Mock Draft V.4

By
Matt Grabusky
– May 22, 2012Posted in: Prospects

This is my best guess as to how the draft would play out if it were held today.  Some of the projections are educated guesses, some are simply because a guy figures to go in that area of the draft, and some are shots in the dark.

Pick Team Player Position School
1 Astros Mark Appel RHP Stanford
2 Twins Byron Buxton OF Appling County (GA)
3 Mariners Carlos Correa SS PR Baseball Academy (PR)
4 Orioles Kevin Gausman RHP Louisiana State
5 Royals Lucas Giolito RHP Harvard-Westlake (CA)
6 Cubs Mike Zunino C Florida
7 Padres Max Fried LHP Harvard-Westlake (CA)
8 Pirates Deven Marrero SS Arizona State
9 Marlins Albert Almora OF Mater Christian (FL)
10 Rockies Courtney Hawkins OF Carroll (TX)
11 A’s Kyle Zimmer RHP San Francisco
12 Mets Lance McCullers RHP Tampa Jesuit (FL)
13 White Sox Richie Shaffer 3B/1B Clemson
14 Reds Michael Wacha RHP Texas A&M
15 Indians Gavin Cecchini SS Barbe (LA)
16 Nationals Marcus Stroman RHP Duke
17 Blue Jays David Dahl OF Oak Mountain (AL)
18 Dodgers Chris Stratton RHP Mississippi State
19 Cardinals Stephen Piscotty 3B Stanford
20 Giants Zach Eflin RHP Hagerty (FL)
21 Braves Stryker Trahan C Acadiana (LA)
22 Blue Jays Matt Smoral LHP Solon (OH)
23 Cardinals Chris Beck RHP Georgia Southern
24 Red Sox Addison Russell SS/3B Pace (FL)
25 Rays Carson Kelly 3B Westview (OR)
26 Diamondbacks Andrew Heaney LHP Oklahoma State
27 Brewers Corey Seager  SS Northwest Cabarrus (NC)
28 Brewers DJ Davis OF Stone County (MS)
29 Rangers Joey Gallo 3B Bishop Gorman (NV)
30 Yankees Nick Travieso RHP Archbishop McCarthy (FL)
31 Red Sox Ty Hensley RHP Edmond Santa Fe (OK)
32 Twins Martin Agosta RHP St. Mary’s
33 Padres Kieran Lovegrove RHP Mission Viejo (CA)
34 A’s Brian Johnson LHP Florida
35 Mets Tanner Rahier SS Palm Desert (CA)
36 Cardinals Clint Coulter C Union (WA)
37 Red Sox Walker Weickel RHP Olympia (FL)
38 Brewers Alex Wood LHP Georgia
39 Rangers Lucas Sims RHP Brookwood (GA)
40 Phillies Rio Ruiz 3B Bishop Amat (CA)
41 Astros Tyler Naquin OF Texas A&M
42 Twins Travis Jankowski OF Stony Brook
43 Cubs Pat Light RHP Monmouth
44 Padres Lewis Brinson OF Coral Springs (FL)
45 Pirates Pierce Johnson RHP Missouri State
46 Rockies Victor Roache OF Georgia Southern
47 A’s Patrick Wisdom 3B St. Mary’s
48 White Sox Nolan Sanburn RHP Arkansas
49 Reds Nolan Fontana SS Florida
50 Blue Jays Dylan Baker RHP Western Nevada
51 Dodgers Shane Watson RHP Lakewood (CA)
52 Cardinals Mitchell Gueller RHP/OF WF West (WA)
53 Rangers Barrett Barnes OF Texas Tech
54 Phillies Ty Buttrey RHP Providence (NC)
55 Cubs Adam Brett Walker OF Jacksonville
56 Padres Kenny Diekroeger 2B Stanford
57 Reds Jesse Winker OF Olympia (FL)
58 Blue Jays Duane Underwood RHP Pope (GA)
59 Cardinals Branden Kline RHP Virginia
60 Blue Jays Jesmuel Valentin-Diaz SS PR Baseball Academy (PR)

 

 

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Mitchell Gueller 2012 Draft Profile

By
Matt Grabusky
– May 22, 2012Posted in: Profiles

Player:  Mitchell Gueller
Position:  RHP/OF
School:  WF West  (WA)
Ht/Wt:  6’3/220
Bats/Throws:  R/R
Class Of:  2012
DOB:  11/10/1993
Committed To:  Washington State

Scouting Report:

According to some scouts, Mitchell Gueller is the top prospect in the Northwest.  Gueller is a top two-way prospect, who profiles best on the mound.  Should he get to college, he will play both ways at Washington State.

Gueller has a smooth delivery.  His fastball is 92-94 and touches 96, with late life and run.  He maintains his velocity well.  His off speed stuff needs work, but should improve at the next level.

Gueller is also a legitimate prospect as a position player with good tools across the board.

Quotes:

Washington State head coach Donnie Marbut-  “In our opinion, Mitch is the best two-way threat in the Northwest. He has a chance to be an everyday outfielder as well as an everyday pitcher. I have no problem calling him the best athlete in this class or we have ever signed, but fellow recruit Austin Pernell might take offense to that. Mitch also has plans to help the Cougar football team in the fall.”

Awards/Achievements:

  • 2012 3rd Team Rawlings All-American
  • 2012 ESPNHS Preseason All-State
  • 2011 Area Code Games

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Taylor Dugas 2012 Draft Profile

By
Matt Grabusky
– May 21, 2012Posted in: Profiles

Player:  Taylor Dugas
Position:  OF
School:  Alabama
Ht/Wt:  5’7/175
Bats/Throws:  L/L
Class: Senior
DOB:
Previously Drafted:  2011/8th Rd/Cubs

Scouting Report:

The more I see of Taylor Dugas, the more I like him.  Dugas’ tools don’t stand out, but his approach to the game and competitiveness are exceptional.

Dugas has a very good approach at the plate, with superior strike zone judgement.  He has a smooth line drive swing and more pop than you would expect given his size.

Even with average arm strength, Dugas is a plus defender in the outfield.  He gets good jumps and takes good routes, which combined with above average speed, allow him to cover plenty of ground.

Quotes:

Awards/Achievements:

  • 2012 Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award Candidate
  • 2012 2nd Team Perfect Game Preseason All-American
  • 2011 Named the #2 Prospect in the Texas League by Perfect Game
  • 2011 ABCA Gold Glove
  • 2011 ABCA 1st Team All-South Region
  • 2011 2nd Team All-SEC
  • 2011 All-SEC Defensive Team
  • 2011 SEC Academic Honor Roll
  • 2011 Tallahassee Regional All-Tournament Team
  • 2010 1st Team Baseball America All-American
  • 2010 1st Team All-SEC
  • 2010 SEC Academic Honor Roll
  • 2009 NBCWA Freshman All-American
  • 2009 SEC All-Freshman Team

Links:

Stats:

YR LG AB H 2B 3B HR BB SO SB CS BA OBP SLG
 2009  NCAA  236  83  20  2  2  27  37  13  1  .352  .415  .479
 2010  NCAA  243  96  15  5  2  59  21  19  5  .395  .514  .523
 2011  NCAA  241  84  20  4  8  41  22  8  5  .349  .455  .564
 2010  Cape  44  7  1  0  0  6  10  4  1  .159  .275  .182
 2011  Texas Lg  155  51  8  0  0  36  9  30  6  .329  .467  .381
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Sam Selman 2012 Draft Profile

By
Matt Grabusky
– May 20, 2012Posted in: Profiles

Player:  Sam Selman
Position:  LHP
School:  Vanderbilt
Ht/Wt:  6’3/190
Bats/Throws:  R/L
Class:  Junior
DOB:  11/14/1990
Previously Drafted:  2009/14th Rd/Angels

Scouting Report:

Vanderbilt lefthander Sam Selman is a high ceiling lefthander who will provide great value after the bigger names have come off the board.

Selman’s fastball ranges from 89 to 94 and has good late movement.  He throws a plus slider (78-81) and also has a quality change.

Control has been the only thing holding Selman back.  He has shown some improvement, but more will be needed if he is to reach his ceiling at the next level.

Quotes:

Middle Tennesse Coach Steve Peterson-   “Selman pitched an outstanding game……just ate our middle of the order up.”

Awards/Achievements:

  • 2011 Named the #2 Prospect in the Northwoods League by Perfect Game

Links:

Stats:

YR LG W L ERA G GS CG SV IP H HR BB SO  WHIP
 2010  NCAA  0  0  9.00  4  0  0  0  6 10  1  4  8  2.33
 2011  NCAA  0  0  1.42  7  0  0  0  6.1  5  0  3  6  1.26
 2010  Northwoods  2  4  3.89  12  7  0  0  44  31  1  36  32  1.52
 2011  Northwoods  2  4  3.89  8  8  0  0  41.2  36  2  29  46  1.56
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Draft Links 5/20/2012; 2 Mocks, Player of the Year, Rahier, & More

By
Matt Grabusky
– May 20, 2012Posted in: Draft Links

Here are the weekend’s top links relating to the MLB Draft.

  • Chris Crawford posted his seventh mock draft at MLB Draft Insider, with Mark Appel projected to be chosen by Houston.  -LINK
  • Mets Merized posted a mock draft with Byron Buxton going first overall and Courtney Hawkins being selected by the Mets.  -LINK
  • MaxPreps looked at the top 10 candidates for their National Player of the Year Award, including Byron Buxton, Kyle Carter, and Wyatt Mathisen.  -LINK
  • According to the Seattle Times, Mariners scouting director Tom McNamara likes the depth of this year’s draft.  -LINK
  • Gavin Cecchini is featured in an article at ESPNHS.  -LINK
  • Tanner Rahier worked out for the Mets recently.  -LINK
  • Ty Moore is featured in an article at MaxPreps.  -LINK
  • According to Jonathan Mayo, Max Fried looked strong in his start Thursday.  -LINK
  • Addison Russell is profiled at River Avenue Blues.  -LINK
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