[情報] 2011 MLB Draft: Atlanta Braves Review
By John Sickels
1) Sean Gilmartin, LHP, Florida State: Exceptionally polished, average
velocity but an excellent changeup and improved slider. Won't need long in
the minors, could be a number three starter if all goes according to plan.
12-2, 2.09 ERA, 130/21 K/BB in 120 IP.
2) Nick Ahmed, SS, Connecticut: Solid all-around, very strong throwing arm,
average range at shortstop but should have the instincts to stick there,
reliable. Opinions about his bat are mixed. .326/.425/.437, 23 steals.
3) Kyle Kubitza, 3B, Texas State: Strong power, strong plate discipline, bat
is polished. Has range and arm strength for third base but perhaps not the
reliability. Hit .310/.446/.558, 54 walks, but an .872 fielding percentage.
4) J.R. Graham, RHP, Santa Clara: 95-100 MPH fastball, but lasted to the
fourth round because he's just 6-foot (not a good reason if you ask me) and
because his breaking ball is mediocre (a better reason, but that could be
fixable). 3.34 ERA, 45/9 K/BB in 62 IP. Note low K/IP rate.
5) Nick DeSantiago, C, Blinn JC: Raw defensively but some scouts like his
bat, should hit for average and has some power potential. No four-year
commitment.
6) Mark Lamm, RHP, Vanderbilt: Another component on deep Vandy staff, good
size at 6-4, 215, throws 90-93 MPH, good slider. A senior, could be a
bargain. 2.03 ERA, 20/3 K/BB in 27 IP.
7) Cody Martin, RHP, Gonzaga: Another senior, low 90s heat, good slider,
excellent stats. 0.86 ERA, 12 saves, 63/19 K/BB in 52 IP.
8) Tommy La Stella, 2B, Coastal Carolina: Might as well be a senior as a
fourth-year junior. Scouts don't like his glove at second base but he has a
good swing and good stats. .398/.476/.680, 14 homers, 32 walks, 18 strikeouts.
9) Chase Larsson, OF, Cameron: Comes from a small school in Oklahoma, led
NCAA Division II in several offensive categories including SLG. Good power in
the bat, other tools are mediocre. A junior.
10) Logan Robbins, SS, Western Kentucky: Good arm, enough range for
shortstop, scouts point to flaws in his swing, which kept him from earlier
rounds. Hit .286/.371/.427, 20 steals.
OTHERS OF NOTE: SS Seth Moranda (11th round, California HS) was the first
prep player picked by the Braves this year. He has a strong arm and
athleticism and is committed to Fresno State. RHP Navery Moore (14th round,
Vanderbilt) recovered from Tommy John, throws hard, and had a good year as
Vandy's closer, but a mediocre breaking ball may keep him from closing as a
pro. He was rated a second-round talent pre-draft and his drop here is a
mystery. RHP Matt Kimbrel (32nd round, Shelton State CC) is Craig Kimbrel's
brother. He is recovering from Tommy John surgery and is a good summer follow
who might boost his stock.
SUMMARY: The Braves used to be very high school and upside oriented, but have
been moving more toward the college ranks in recent drafts, culminating in
this group which is virtually all college and seemed to eschew upside for
signability and cost. Gilmartin won't need much time in the minors, I like
Ahmed, and Graham is very interesting, but this draft is more likely to
produce role players than stars. It seems likely that financial restrictions
played a key role here given the bargain hunting in the middle rounds.
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