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Round Overall Team Player Position School State
1 16 TOR Kevin Ahrens 3b Memorial HS, Houston TX
The best high school hitter in another strong year in Texas, Ahrens
repeatedly draws comparisons to Chipper Jones. That holds up on several
levels, as Ahrens is a switch-hitter with power and a high school shortstop
who will have to move to third base at the next level, whether that's at
Texas A&M or in pro ball. More of a gap-to-gap hitter in the past, Ahrens
has gotten stronger and started to turn on his power at the World Wood Bat
Championship last fall, hitting a game-winning triple in the quarterfinals
and a game-winning homer in the semis before his Houston Heat lost in the
championship game. He's proficient from both sides of the plate, with a
sound approach and little effort in his swing. The only thing lacking in
Ahrens' game is speed, as he's a below-average runner. Though he still
sees himself as a shortstop, he'll definitely have to shift to the hot
corner, where his plus arm and soft hands will be assets. In a tremendous
year for high school third basemen, Ahrens could be a bit of a steal in
the late first round or early supplemental first round.
1 21 TOR J.P. Arencibia c/1b Tennessee TN
Shortly after Julio Borbon broke his ankle in the preseason, Tennessee's
next best hitter, Arencibia, pulled a muscle in his back and was forced
out of the lineup until mid-March. He ranked with Borbon among USA
Baseball's college national team's top prospects last summer after
leading the team with nine home runs in 121 at-bats. Power has long been
his calling card. The Miami native tied Alex Rodriguez' Westminster
Christian High career record for home runs with 17 and was drafted by
the Mariners in the 17th round in 2004. A potential first-rounder entering
the season, Arencibia struggled offensively and behind the plate upon
returning to the lineup. He's an aggressive hitter with plus power to all
fields. His swing gets long and he tends to have too much of an uppercut
stroke. The verdict is out on whether he'll stay behind the plate as a pro.
His receiving skills are rudimentary at best, and his footwork prevents him
from getting off better throws despite solid-average to plus arm strength.
His stock has slipped, but he won't make it out of the second round.
1s 38 TOR Brett Cecil lhp Maryland MD
Cecil's delivery and stuff have improved significantly since his days at
DeMatha High (Hyattsville, Md.), where he was a one-and-a-half-pitch,
soft-bodied lefty. His draft stock climbed significantly last year when
he nearly doubled Maryland's previous saves record with 13 as a sophomore.
He then ranked among the top 10 prospects in the Cape Cod League, posting
a 40-9 strikeout-walk ratio in 29 innings. Cecil's body, arm action and
stuff have all improved significantly during his college career. While
Cecil was used primarily in relief during college, he took a turn in the
Terrapins rotation late this season and his future figures to be as a
starter. He has four pitches, solid-average command and durability. His
fastball has been up to 94 mph and sits near 91. His slider can touch 86
with good tilt and depth. His repertoire includes a a curveball, changeup
and split-finger fastball, and the changeup has enough fade and deception
to become a usable third offering, especially against righthanded hitters.
He should find a spot safely in the back end of the first round.
1s 45 TOR Justin Jackson ss Roberson HS, Asheville, N.C.
Cameron Maybin was the most recent former Asheville Tourists batboy to make
a splash in the draft, and the scrawny kid that was tagging along back then
has developed into a fine prospect himself. Jackson was the starting
shortstop for USA Baseball's junior national team last fall, but after he
spent most of last summer near the top of follow lists, his bat speed has
come into question this spring. He was hitting best as the season was ending,
and homered on his final high school swing in a playoff loss. He's a
long-armed, wiry athlete with lots of holes in his swing, but shows a good
feel for hitting as well as strike-zone discipline. If Jackson gets stronger
and fills out, he could hit for above-average power, but that's a projection
not every scout will make. He's a strong defender with above-average arm
strength. His flash in the infield turns some scouts off, but he fields the
ball out front and has outstanding actions up the middle. He's not a great
runner, but shows average speed under way. Jackson could sneak into the first
round, but could slide to the second as well.
1s 56 TOR Trystan Magnuson rhp Louisville KY
A former walk-on from British Columbia, Magnuson made just 35 appearances
for the Cardinals prior to 2007 and wasn't on the prospect map. His father
and uncle both played college hockey, and his great uncle, the late Keith
Magnuson, spent 11 years in the NHL with the Chicago Blackhawks, amassing
more than 1,400 penalty minutes and appearing in two Stanley Cup finals
during the 1970s. Trystan has slowly learned to control his thin, 6-foot-7
frame over the rubber and had been lights-out coming out of Louisville's
bullpen this season. He did not allow an earned run in his first 23 innings
and had 43 strikeouts and eight walks while posting a .165 opponent average
in 44 innings during the regular season. He has a low-90s fastball and
mid-80s slider that he has learned to keep down in the zone. His got ahead
in the count with his fastball and used his slider as a chase pitch this
spring. He'll have to improve its break in order for it to be as effective
in pro ball. Unless Louisville receives an NCAA regional bid and makes a
run, its season will be over in time for Magnuson to negotiate as a free
agent because he is a fifth-year senior. He should receive plenty of interest
as potential set-up man.
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