Future Shock: Draft Wrap: NL West

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http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=11260 Arizona Diamondbacks Day One Selections 6. Barret Loux, RHP, Texas A&M Inside the Pick: One of the biggest first-round surprises, and arguably riskier than Hayden Simpson or Cito Culver considering the draft spot and the money. I know of no team other than Arizona that had him as the second-best college arm on the board. What He is: A big right-hander built to throw 200 innings a year. He has three average-to-plus pitches with his 91-94 mph fastball, a curve/change combo, and his command is well above average. What He is Not: Loux lacks any pitch that rates higher than a 60 on the scouting scale. He had elbow surgery in the offseason for bone chips and rarely went deep into games this spring. For most, his ceiling is a No. 3 starter. Path with the Diamondbacks: At sixth overall, Loux shouldn't be a difficult sign, as even the slot money is more than double what he was expecting before the draft. He has the stuff and polish to move quickly. Through Three Rounds 2 (56). J.R. Bradley, RHP, Nitro HS (WV) 3 (88). Robby Rowland, RHP, Cloverdale HS (CA) Bradley is a long, projectable right-hander with velocity and command, but he's a bit of a project, as his secondary pitches lag well behind. Rowland offers even more to dream on based on his 6-foot-6 frame, and he's the son of a big-league catcher, so he has an advanced feel for his craft. Both players have already signed. Of Note Afterward: Sixth-rounder Blake Perry is another teenage righty that offers plenty to dream on, but not much right now. Fifth-rounder Cody Wheeler is the exact opposite; he’s a highly polished college southpaw without a ton of upside, but good command of a three-pitch mix. Summary: After loading up on hitters last year, the Diamondbacks went pitching-crazy this year, not selecting a position player until the ninth round. The Loux pick remains questionable, but there was a significant focus on upside afterward. -- ※ 發信站: 批踢踢實業坊(ptt.cc) ◆ From: 140.112.25.133