Saturday, June 27, 2009

Draft Recap

One thing I have noticed with this draft compared to the others since the last change, GM's were more willing to take more of a chance on players with signability issues. Knowing if they don't sign, it is not a that much of a lost pick as in the past. The other drafts did take that into consideration but still opted for the safe bet. The changes do make the draft review longer as I will go through til pick 36.

1. Jung Wanatabe - Wichita Wingmen, P: Definitely the best starting pitcher in the draft that I can tell. He will one day have Cy Young aspirations. The amount of the projections being reached has been debated. With the change to OVR for the pitchers it could be a little hard to ascertain without knowing what will happen at rollover. Jung is a little difficult to really know because his physical stats are almost maxed to start, so little will be garnered there. His stamina will probably max before he makes it to the majors which I am betting could be in his 3rd season. His control will probably reach the mid to upper 80's by then and his pitches should be very close also. The splits, which is the toughest to raise, may not get all that close to the projected but will still be a big force at 80+. I would expect his total OVR to reach around 85 when the dust settles and I say that is not too shabby.
Grade: A+

2. Clay Merritt - Ottawa Ice, P: Since he isn't signed, I am reserving full judgment at this time. What I see from the scouts is that he has a lot of growth potential to turn into an exceptionally good left handed pitcher. Unlike Jung, he has lots of growth potential in the physical ratings to help him out.
Grade: A

3. Kenneth Scoroposki, El Paso Sand Walkers, 2B: He doesn't have the defensive skills to be a 2B and doesn't have the arm for RF. So LF/1B is all that is left. Physically a little low in the makeup department and his high health makes him a prime candidate for one of those bad injuries. Has the necessary tools to he a good long ball hitter.
Grade: A

4. Phillip Cooke - Tacoma TIE Fighters, LF: Defensively adequate for LF but 1B might be a better fit. A big pounding hitter that will be a tough out. In the minors he will probably hit a ton of home runs but in the majors expect him to be an OBP guy. The reason, his eye and splits are too high to be a consistent home run hitter as ML pitchers will likely walk him if they can't induce him.
Grade: A+

5. Odalis Torcato - Philadelphia Phillies, P: Health could be a concern. He could be a very good long setup guy in the pen. His vsR split is a little low but that is over ridden by his control and pitches and the fact he is a pure GB pitcher.
Grade: B+

6. Ernest Terrell - San Francisco Super Sonics, P: Exceptional control, good splits and pitches for this left handed pure GB pitcher.
Grade: A+

7. Marco Glover - San Diego Surf Babies, CF: From what I can divulge from the scouts, he is a project. CF is not out of the question which is a tough position to fill and a physically fine specimen. He hits with power especially against righties but has below average contact but his eye will make up for that. Maybe this guy will sign this year.
Grade: A

8. Bruce Stevens - Rochester Phantoms, P: Health is a concern but more importantly is his signability. He is too good a pitcher to pass on even with those issues.
Grade: B+

9. Albert Munoz - Cincinnati Waste Managers, RF: Has the arm for RF but range and glove could be troublesome. A power hitter with high splits and a good eye. I would expect his contact not to reach expectations though but. That might help in the end as he could be an OBP guy with 30 homers.
Grade: A

10. Rolando Terrero - Ottawa Ice, 2B: A Comp D pick and 2nd top 10 pick for Ottawa. Has the range and arm for 2B but the glove may prove too weak. Physically great with lead off speed but I don't see that happening against righties. Has a good eye and contact with enough pop for a consistent doubles and triples hitter.
Grade: A

11. Juan Gil - Richmond Poor Men, P: A starting pitcher with a patience issue. How much that will hurt remains to be seen. A GB pitcher with very good control and some very good pitches. His splits may be weak but shouldn't really be a big issue.
Grade: A

12. Domingo Guillen - Toledo Mud Hens, P: Signability issue and health issue, just like Bruce Stevens. I have not seen too many pitcher with 3 pitches that high with the control to go with them that sure makes up for the somewhat weak splits.
Grade: B+

13. Glen Hayes - San Diego Surf Babies, 2B: Signability issue. Fielding is too weak for a 2B so COF and maybe 3B backup. Has good physicality with a very good eye and contact. His splits are satisfactory and enough power to hit doubles.
Grade: A

14. Destin Sellers - Portland Bar & Grillers, 2B: Fielding is not good enough for 2B which leaves COF and maybe a backup at 3B. Physically good. A good eye, decent splits and good contact with enough power for a homer every once in a while. With his speed, makes him an everyday lead off hitter.
Grade: A+

15. Ellie Roenicke - Trenton Troglodytes, 1B - Health could be a minor concern. What hitting numbers, very good eye and splits are good enough that he won't take the walk easily though with the power and contact won't strike out often either. Pitchers just might walk him rather than challenge. The price paid could cause a ripple effect!
Grade: A-

16. Reid Finley - Boise Posse, P: A starting pitcher that is physically good. May have trouble getting the control to a satisfactory level. Splits should be good. Has a an exceptional out pitch but the rest are just good.
Grade: B

17. R.A. Everett - Sioux Falls Stoned Presidents, P: A starting pitcher that is physically good. Control is a little tell tale but adequate with the GB, splits and pitches.
Grade: A

18. Matty Maduro - San Jose Bad News Bees II, P: A little weak in the health department. A long reliever or spot starter is in his future as his stamina dictates. Has the control, splits and pitches to get the job done. I have had problems with this kind of pitcher for some reason. I think it is mainly due to the fact they are starters in the minors to get their IP's. Once they get around to being ML ready for the pen, they seem to get that almost career ending injury, so be forewarned.
Grade: B+

19. Wiki Batista - Richmond Poor Men, P: WoW, a shut down closer, enough said.
Grade: A+

20. Evan Hamilton - Scranton Beet Farmers, SS: The oops guy. A highly defensive SS, not much in the hitting department except he will normally make contact.
Grade: B-

21. Brian Martin - Augusta Polar Bears, P: A starting pitcher with control a little lower than one would like to see, has decent splits and a pretty good stable of pitches.
Grade: B

22. Brian Petersen - Portland Bar & Grillers, 2B?: Unknown

23. Brad Matusz - Oakland Surenos, P: A outstanding left handed relief pitcher. Could be a closer but more than likely will be a shut down long setup.
Grade: A+

24. Efrain Zhang - Austin City Limits, P: A FB power right handed starting pitcher with very good control and splits. Pitches are not all that great for a FB power pitcher.
Grade: B-

25. Julio Martinez - Philadelphia Phillies, SS: Fielding ratings are too weak for SS but very good for 3B. Hitting is average.
Grade: B-

26. Paul Swindell - Charlotte Gooners, SS: Projects to a minimal defensive SS which may not be reached but then there is always 2B/3B. Has a good eye and contact with just enough power to hit a long ball every now and then.
Grade: B

27. Dave Hernandez - Indianapolis Sluggers, P: Left handed starting pitcher with great control, decent splits but the stable of pitches are not that great for a power pitcher.
Grade: B-

28. Gabe Borland - Las Vegas 69ers, C: Has a bit of a weak arm to be considered as a premier defensive PC catcher. A very good power hitter in the offensive categories. I had my eyes on him with the 3rd pick.
Grade: A

29. Will Krause - Columbus Criminals, SS: A very defensive SS if projections are reached. Definitely won't hit for power but no slouch at the plate either.
Grade: B+

30. Mark Duran - Little Rock Pebbles, SS: Chances are he will be turned into a 3B as he no where close to SS material. Has some power with some pretty decent hitting ratings.
Grade: A-

31. Alberto Miro - Hartford Cream and the Clear, LF: Though drafted for a 2B, lacks the ability and minimal for LF. Has good contact and a fairly decent eye. I choose this player as being the "red herring" of the draft.
Grade: C

32. Wally Kane - Trenton Troglodytes, 2B: A big health risk. Has the range for 2B but not he glove. Hitting is not that bad with light power.
Grade: C

33. Manuel Felix - Portland Bar & Grillers, SS: Chances are that another supposed SS will be turned in to a 3B. His hitting ability is well above average with some power.
Grade A-

34. Dale Jones - Jackson Holes, 2B: 2B is definitely out but RF is the place to be. Has an average eye but splits, power and contact is good. Why he isn't sigend is a good question, but then my scouts could be wrong.
Grade: B+

35. Joe Rolls - Charleston Apologists, P: A probable right handed closer with very control and outstanding splits. With 3 less than desirable pitches for a power pitcher.
Grade: B

36. Vinny Christman - Cleveland Katanas, P: Has low control you would want from a starting pitcher but is helped by the fantastic splits. The pitches are not bad just in an odd order.
Grade: B+

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