[情報] round 2~50
2. Anthony Meo
Meo was part of a stacked 2008 prep class in Connecticut and Rhode Island, a
group that included Vanderbilt's Jason Esposito and UConn stars Matt Barnes
and George Springer. Meo threw 91-92 mph in high school but has bumped his
fastball up to 96 mph in college, regularly sitting in the 93-94 range. He's
quick-armed and live-bodied at 6-foot-2, 185 pounds, with a lean frame that
hasn't added much weight over the years. His curveball is quick and short
with downer break, and he's starting to harness the command of both pitches.
Meo's changeup remains "underdeveloped," as one scout put it, and while his
delivery isn't maximum effort, it's not smooth either. He throws strikes but
doesn't locate enough to have the command clubs look for in starters. He
should go out in the first two rounds as a starter but likely will wind up as
a reliever.
3. Justin Bianco
A sturdy 6-foot-1, 195 pounds, outfielder Justin Bianco is a Pittsburgh
signee with solid tools across the board. While nothing jumps out, scouts
like his present strength and think he is not yet physically mature. He's a
solid-average runner, and scouts also like the way he plays the game.
4. Evan Marshall
The state of Kansas could have as many as seven college pitchers taken in the
first 10 rounds, and Marshall has become the top righthanded prospect in the
group after excelling as a set-up man this spring. He began last season in
Kansas State's rotation, but his stuff has played up significantly this year
when he has come out of the bullpen. After pitching in the high 80s as a
starter, he has worked at 93-94 mph while teaming with James Allen to give
the Wildcats the best bullpen tandem in the Big 12 Conference. His hard
slider gives him a second plus pitch, and his lack of a reliable changeup
isn't a handicap as a reliever. Marshall isn't big at 6-foot-1 and 207
pounds, and he throws with some effort, often flying open in his delivery. He
still throws strikes, and he has a loose, resilient arm that has allowed him
to top out at 96 mph even when used on consecutive days. He profiles more as
a set-up man than a closer but should get to the majors quickly.
5. Michael Perez
Michael Perez has an attractive profile as a lefthanded-hitting backstop with
a plus arm. He's relatively new to catching, so his receiving skills are raw,
and he doesn't have a lot of experience catching premium stuff. However, he
has a short stroke and solid bat speed, and was the most likely Puerto Rico
player to challenge Jorge Lopez and Gabriel Rosa for single-digit draft round
consideration.
6. Matt Price
Price and roommate Jackie Bradley will never have to buy a beer in South
Carolina after the careers they've had for the Gamecocks. Price broke his
right wrist in March of his freshman year and got a medical redshirt, then
became the closer for the 2010 Gamecocks, picking up the victory in the
College World Series clincher and striking out 80 in 53 innings. He had more
saves (15 to 10) but had been less dominant in 2011, with 56 strikeouts in 42
innings. He's had to pitch to contact more as his fastball velocity has
fluctuated. After hitting a lot of 95s and 96s last season, he's lived more
at 91-92 mph this season, with occasional bursts of more velocity. His slider
has been an average pitch for him this year, and at times it plays up. Scouts
note he pitches better with more on the line and feeds off adrenaline. Price
is maxed out physically but throws strikes with two pitches that can be plus
at their best. He has moxie and big-game experience to spare.
7. Ben Roberts
Like Brandon Nimmo, outfielder Ben Roberts' high school doesn't play
baseball. And like Nimmo, he's a big fish in a tiny pond, so just the fact
that he's from Montana has helped add to his hype. He was generating late
interest with predraft workouts and could go as high as the fifth round. He's
a three-sport athlete who plays wide receiver and had football scholarship
offers from Boise State and other schools on the West Coast. He also plays
basketball, where he has no problem throwing down dunks. He stands out
physically with his chiseled, 6-foot-4, 200-pound physique, though his
athleticism doesn't show up on the baseball field yet. Roberts has average
bat speed and raw power now, but scouts can dream on his tools and what he
could do with better coaching when he focuses his attention on one sport.
He's a fringe-average runner, and his arm is below-average, so he's likely
destined for left field, in which case the bat really has to play. Roberts
has faced as little quality pitching as any player in the draft, so he'll
have a steep learning curve, whether that's in pro ball or at Washington
State.
8. Jesse Darrah
Darrah has a nice pitcher's frame at 6-foot-3 and 190 pounds. He throws from
a high three-quarter arm slot and there's some effort in his delivery, but he
repeats well and it works for him. Darrah's fastball sits in the 90-93 mph
range and he tops out at 95. His best secondary offering is his changeup and
he also throws a slider and a curveball. When he mixed both of the breaking
balls in, they were just average, but when he focused solely on his
curveball, it showed flashes of being a power pitch with above-average
potential. Darrah transferred to Fresno Pacific from Sacramento State this
season and shows good intensity on the mound.
9. John Leonard
The younger brother of Joe Leonard, a third-round pick of the Braves in 2010,
John needs to gain strength. An NC State signee, he is not considered to be
on the same level as his brother.
10. Kyle Winkler
With Matt Purke ailing, Winkler has replaced him as Texas Christian's ace.
Hitters have a tough time squaring Winkler's pitches up, especially his 91-95
mph fastball with heavy sink. He has added velocity this spring, not only to
his heater but also to his slider, which reaches the mid-80s. His breaking
ball is more effective when he throws in the low 80s, and some scouts would
like to see him break out the hard curveball he used in high school. His
improved changeup gives him a solid third pitch that he should throw more
often, and his command also has taken a step forward. If Winkler had ideal
pitcher size rather than checking in at 5-foot-11 and 205 pounds, he'd be a
mid-first-rounder. His delivery isn't the smoothest, but it's also deceptive
and doesn't feature a terrible amount of effort. Scouts have noted his
competitive streak for years, going back to when he led the U.S. national
team to a gold medal at the 2006 Pan American Youth Championships with a 1.15
ERA.
13. John Pedrotty
Lefty John Pedrotty mostly played first base for Portsmouth (R.I.) HS, one of
the Northeast's top prep teams in 2008, alongside Ryan Westmoreland, the Red
Sox's fifth-round pick that year. When Westmoreland got hurt toward the end
of the season, Pedrotty was forced to pitch more often, and he has improved
significantly since then. Now the 6-foot-3, 210-pounder has an 88-92 mph
fastball with an easy delivery and smooth arm action. Pedrotty also has an
average changeup and below-average curveball that he throws for strikes.
Scouts like Pedrotty's upside and think he'll have a chance to start if he
can improve his breaking ball. Pedrotty should get taken between rounds 15-20.
15. Steve Rodriguez
UCLA catcher Steve Rodriguez gets plenty of exposure receiving for
blue-chippers Gerrit Cole and Trevor Bauer, and his ability to handle their
premium stuff will get him drafted despite meager offensive numbers
(.216/.312/.254 with five extra-base hits through 134 at-bats). Rodriguez
excels at receiving and blocking, and his average arm plays up because of its
accuracy. He has a durable 6-foot-1, 200-pound frame and could be a big
league backup if his lefthanded bat ever comes around.
17. Adam Choplick
Lefthander Adam Choplick is a 6-foot-8, 245-pound power forward who made the
Texas 4-A all-star team after averaging 17 points and 11 rebounds a game as a
senior. He missed the 2010 baseball season after having Tommy John surgery
and didn't return to the mound until this April. In his third start back, he
needed just 71 pitches to throw a 16-strikeout perfect game. Choplick's
fastball has sat at 89-91 mph this spring, and he should add velocity as he
gets more experience and puts his elbow reconstruction further behind him. He
throws with a high three-quarters delivery, so his heater arrives on a steep
downward plane, though it also lacks life. His feel for his curveball is
rudimentary, and he doesn't have much of a changeup. Unlike many big
pitchers, Choplick has good body control and a fairly solid delivery. He has
committed to Oklahoma, and has the raw athletic ability to develop into a
premium draft pick in 2014 if he doesn't sign this summer.
18. Taylor Siemens
Cal Baptist lefty Taylor Siemens is a Tommy John surgery alumnus who has
regained fringy fastball velocity, working in the 87-90 mph range. His
changeup and slider are also fringe-average. At 6-foot-5 and with a
three-quarters arm slot, Siemens gives hitters an unusual look; he profiles
as a lefthanded specialist.
20. Tommy Williams
Williams has a good body and decent strength combined with a feel for
hitting. He has the arm strength for the left side of the infield but is a
tough profile defensively at the pro level.
23. Ryan Court
A former walk-on, third baseman Ryan Court hasn't missed a start in three
years for Illinois State. He has a big league body (6-foot-3, 225 pounds) and
put up the best numbers of his career this spring despite the less-potent
bats, hitting .323/.460/.533. He has raw righthanded power, arm strength and
soft hands, so a conversion to catcher could be in order. A fifth-year
senior, he's already 23.
24. Matt Ogden
Righthander Matt Ogden has touched 92 mph with his fastball, but he pitched
most frequently in the mid-80s this spring and will likely wind up at
Michigan.
27. Wyatt Strahan
USC recruit Wyatt Strahan is cut from the same cloth: He commands the zone
with an 88-91 fastball and solid secondary stuff, including a changeup that
has a chance to be plus.
32. Alex Vetter
Righthander Alex Vetter has a 6-foot-7, 225-pound frame with a heavy fastball
in the 87-91 mph range. He is still growing into his body and developing his
secondary stuff.
35. Ross Gerdeman
Though righthanders Nick Johnson and Ross Gerdeman hit 94 mph with their
fastballs this spring, neither has had consistent success in college.
Gerdeman is more physical (6-foot-3, 205 pounds) and has better command.
41. Michael Cederoth
Cederoth showed intriguing arm strength at the Area Code Games tryouts last
summer before walking off the mound with a shoulder injury. He showed an
88-91 mph fastball and a slow curve in the MLB Urban Youth Invitational in
February, and his velocity jumped during the spring. At his best, he pitches
in the 94-96 mph range, though he normally sits between 90-94. Tall, skinny
and projectable at 6-foot-5, 185 pounds, Cederoth has significant upside.
Scouts aren't sure he's mature enough to start his pro career or if he'd be
better off developing at San Diego State. He remains raw, with an unrefined
delivery full of moving parts and a violent arm action. He struggles to
repeat his arm angle and tends to sling the ball. At times he flashes an
average curveball with short break, and on his best days he even unleashed a
power slider or a cutter at 86-88, seemingly out of nowhere. Cederoth comes
with plenty of risk, but a club could take a chance on his power arm inside
the top five rounds.
42. Tyler Bream
Third baseman Tyler Bream impressed at the plate in 2010, hitting
.357/.393/.546 with 22 doubles and nine home runs in 269 at-bats. Whether
it's the less lively bats or just draftitis, he batted .252/.291/.332 in 226
at-bats this season, with three home runs and nine doubles. Tyler is the son
of former major leaguer Sid Bream, so some teams may bet on the pedigree and
hope things will click in pro ball. But his performance this season may mean
he'll be back for his senior year.
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