[情報] 2013 Draft Profile: Michael Lorenzen
2013 MLB Draft Profile: Michael Lorenzen, OF/RHP, Cal State Fullerton
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Michael Lorenzen, OF/RHP, Cal State Fullerton
College Junior
Bats/Throws: Right/Right
HT/WT: 6'2"/180
Birthdate: 1/4/92 Age at Draft: 21.56
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Cal State Fullerton's Michael Lorenzen BP (via Steve Fiorindo)
Lorenzen is a junior at Cal State Fullerton and a two-way player. He played
57 games last year for the Titans, hitting .297/.353/.435 in 232 at-bats,
with 14 walks and 42 strikeouts. He also stole 14 bases in 19 attempts. On
the mound, he went 2-0, 1.23 ERA with 16 saves and a 17/5 K/BB in 22 innings.
Long limbs and a lean build put Lorenzen perfectly in that "projectable"
mold. He currently covers ground well in center field but also has the arm to
be an above average right fielder. His arm is his best asset, though he shows
all five tools. His arm is a 70 on the scouting scale and someone who saw him
on his best day may put an 80 on it. He can hit 98 off the mound, and there
is a possibility that he ends up there. He flashes a plus slider off the
mound as the closer for Cal State Fullerton as well. He covers a lot of
ground and could be a starting center fielder in the majors if he hits enough.
If he can continue to play up the middle, it vastly improves his chances to
be a major leaguer, as well as improving where he should be drafted. This
will be a tough decision on how to project Lorenzon for some scouts. At the
plate, Lorenzon is mediocre. He won't hit for a lot of power, more doubles
power than over the fence power. His approach is less than impressive and
while he doesn't strike out a lot, he doesn't walk at all and is an
aggressive hitter. He could really be improved from a more patient approach.
Even though he swings a lot, I don't like the swing. I'm not sure how to
describe it but it is weak and inconsistent. It could work for him if his
hand eye is exceptional, otherwise it will always be a struggle.
On paper, Lorenzon looks good from a tools perspective: 70 arm, 70 defense up
the middle, 60 speed, 40 power maybe, 40 bat maybe. You can project more on
the bat and power, and if you are optimistic about those skills developing,
he's a solid regular. My problem is if the bat doesn't develop, he's a
reserve outfielder and a tough sell in the first two rounds.
Lorenzen could fall back on pitching with velocity that could project a
fastball as a 70 and a slider that could be an out pitch. In other words,
he's a closer type. Some scouts prefer him in that role and how that all
balances out will determine where he slots on draft day.
Lorenzen is a tough call. He reminds me some of Bubba Starling with less
power at the plate. Someone who loves athletes will take him early. He's a
good prospect but there is still a lot of uncertainty about his future.
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＊Athletic frame.
＊High baseball IQ. Xander
＊Smooth, fluid swing. Bogaerts
＊Elite batspeed. #01
＊Strong and explosive hands.
＊Above-average-to-better power ceiling, potential 30 home run bat.
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