[討論] 2013 Draft: Sean Manaea

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2013 Draft:Sean Manaea 背景：印地安州大三年級先發投手，Manaea一直都是隊上最好跟最穩定的投手，他這三年完全展現他三振的能力，包含12年生涯最多的115次三振並當選All-MVC第二隊。儘管他在投手丘上如此成功，卻很少受到選秀上關注。直到2012年夏天他參加Hyannis Harbor Hawks在Cape Cod聯盟的比賽。這個高個左投完全屠殺了這個國家最優秀的大學打者們，繳出5勝1敗防禦率1.22的成績。在57.1局裡投出85次三振後，馬上他就被評為頂級投手，最有潛力的新秀。由於他在Cape Cod聯盟展現才能，他變成今年選秀上相當火熱的新秀，一個有火球般的左投，能讓打者揮空，控球力十足，被認為很快就能向上爬 Full Scouting Report Note: Numerical scores are on the conventional 20-80 scouting scale, where 50 is average, with the current score first and projected score second. Body/Mechanics: Big, durable workhorse frame that should hold up over 200-plus innings; delivery is clean with some excess movement in wind-up, making him slow to home plate but showing no real command problems; generates velocity with solid arm speed and big step toward home plate; late release allows ball to explode on hitters; low three-quarter delivery creates some extra movement on all pitches. Fastball: 50/60 One reason Manaea really came onto the scene last summer was the quality of stuff he was showing starting with the fastball; heater routinely hit 95-96 but hasn't been as good this year, dropping a full grade to the 89-93 range; despite three-quarter delivery, fastball lacks significant movement though will occasionally run in on left-handed hitters; pitch could gain velocity working with professional coaches, making it the potential plus offering it was last year. Slider: 50/55 The other knockout pitch for Manaea last summer was the slider, which has also taken a step back this season; pitch needs to be thrown more to be a consistent strikeout weapon; lacks hard tilt and break from last year; sits in the low 80s consistently; delivery diminishes shape as he wraps his arm around it rather than staying on top; if there is more velocity and consistent release point, could turn into above-average offering. Changeup: 45/50 Worst of his three pitches; usually works in the 79-83 range, too similar to slider; arm speed is good, shows no noticeable difference from fastball on release; too straight; hitters can slow bat down and tee off unless pitch is being located precisely; changing grip at next level could give it some downward movement to keep hitters off balance. Control: 55/60 Excellent control of all three pitches; throws strikes consistently with good feel for the zone; challenges hitters around the plate, changing eye levels with fastball and mixing in off-speed stuff. Command: 50/55 Ability to spot the ball where he wants, drifts from time to time; walked 25 in 68.1 innings during the regular season; utilizes fastball well and deception in delivery makes off-speed stuff more difficult to read out of his hand; long wind-up can be difficult to maintain from pitch to pitch, but strong finish helps keep ball away from bat barrel. MLB Player Comparison: Madison Bumgarner Projection: No. 3 starter on second-division team or back end starter on first-division team. MLB ETA: Late 2015 Chances of Signing: 55% Manaea needed a strong finish to bring his stock back up after battling some hip issues and overcome the drop in his stuff over the last 10 months. It is not implausible to think of a scenario where the lefty tries to rebuild his stock as a senior, especially with Scott Boras as his representative, but considering where he has gone after threatening to be the top player in this class just 10 months ago, the odds of him turning down a million dollar contract right now and risk more diminishing returns next year are small. 影片 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxwOpAZQyJk&feature=player_embedded#!