[轉錄][情報] 2009 MLB Draft Prospects 1-35
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時間: Sun Oct 5 00:03:06 2008
1. Stephen Strasburg, RHP, San Diego State
Tony Gwynn has got himself a golden arm in Strasburg and USA Baseball agrees.
He recently was picked to go to the Olympics to be a starter for the USA
Baseball Team. He’s got everything you want in a pitcher and is a good bet
at this point to be the number one pick. Keith Law mentions in the comments
that he has clocked him as high as 97 on his fastball. At the olympics, he
showed a devastating curveball/slider type pitch as well as a developing
changeup. He knows how to pitch to contact and finish guys off, something
that allows him to go deep into games.
2. Dustin Ackley, 1b/OF, North Carolina
Since tearing up the ACC in his freshman year, Ackley has been near the top
of every 2009 Draft list. He makes great contact and has solid power. His
glove is solid at first base as well although he may be destined for the
outfield. He has a fluid swing with virtually no holes in and makes great
adustments. He has good pitch recognition which allows him to hit every pitch
wherever he wants to. Baseball America has a good feature on him from after
his freshman campaign.
3. Grant Green, SS, USC
Green has exploded the last year, especially this summer in the Cape Cod
League. He has an above average arm with good accuracy and above average
range as well. At the plate is where he thrives. He handles the bat very well
and his discipline is sensational. He has above average power right now, but
that will probably increase as he develops. Baseball America put up a story
on his Cape Cod League season that may have him overtake Ackley for the top
hitter in the draft by the time June comes around.
4. Donovan Tate, OF, Cartersville HS, Georgia
Tate is another top 2 sport star but baseball is his game. He projects well
in every aspect of the game as he flashes unbelievable athleticism and makes
decent contact. He has loads of untapped potential that will come out once he
focuses soley on baseball.
5. Alex White, RHP, North Carolina
The Tar Heels have produced numerous first round draft picks in recent
history, including Marlins lefthander Andrew Miller and Red Sox farm hand
Daniel Bard. Matt Harvey was a projected 1st rounder out of high school and
2008 4th rounder Tim Melville was also on his way to Chapel Hill before
signing. White figures to be the next top gun from UNC. He throws in the mid
90s with a sharp slider and developing change. His command is a little shaky
at times, but you could call him “effectively wild.” He has a bright future
ahead of him.
6. Aaron Crow, RHP, Fort Worth Cats (Independent Leagues)
Crow was the Nationals first round pick in 2008, but didn’t sign and instead
chose to play in the Indy leagues. He features a heavy mid 90s fastball with
good sink, a devastating slider, and a good change. The Nats missed on an
opportunity to add a top of the rotation starter, but whoever lands him in
2009 will be estatic. SaberScouting has an interesting feature on him where
they praise his ability but also pick out what could be a mechanical flaw.
His stock has been dropping since the signing deadline, but he still has time
to recover by the 2009 Draft.
7. Matt Purke, LHP, Klein HS, Texas
Purke is currently the top high school pitcher on the board. The lefty
features great command of his pitches and runs his fastball up in the 91-93
range. His slider is a major league caliber pitch with nasty bite on it. He
pitches deep into games without losing much on his fastball and his velocity
should only increase as he develops.
8. Kyle Gibson, RHP, Missouri
Gibson would have been a Friday starter anywhere in the country this year,
except at Missouri where he pitched behind Aaron Crow (Nationals #1 Pick).
Now Gibson steps into the spotlight and will handle it well with his low to
mid 90s fastball, good offspeed pitches, and solid command. He knows how to
pitch and will now be able to show off his stuff on the national stage.
9. Kentrail Davis, OF, Tennessee
Davis was one of the nation’s best freshmen in 2008 as he was selected as an
All-American by Baseball America, Louisville Slugger, and Rivals.com to name
a few. A draft eligible sophomore, Davis led the Volunteers in home runs
(13), RBIs (44), batting average (.330), triples (3), total bases (120),
hit-by-pitches (15), and one base percentage (.435). He is a member of the
USA Baseball program and was selected to be on the 2008 Olympic Trials team.
At just 5-9 he doesn’t exactly intimidate opponents. But he takes vicious
hacks and has really impressive power for his stature.
10. Tyler Matzek, LHP, Capistrano Valley HS, Mission Veijo, California
Matzek is one of those huge lefthanders that scouts fall in love with. At
6-7, Matzek sits in the low to mid with his fastball and mixes in 3 different
offspeed pitches, all of them already average or above average. Matzek is not
just a thrower, he understands the art of pitching and should shoot up
DraftInfo’s list by the June draft.
11. Jacob Turner, RHP, Westminister Christian Academy, Missouri
Turner is a big, project-able right hander, 6-4, who throws in the low to mid
90s. He has a good loose arm action with above average, developing offspeed
stuff. A classic, high end high school arm Turner figures to rise up draft
boards as he gains another year of experience.
12. Andy Oliver, LHP, Oklahoma State
Oliver has been involved in an eligibility drama with the NCAA over the “no
agent” rule. He has been reinstated temporarily and a final descion will
come on September Ninth. Up until then, I hadn’t heard of him, but Keith Law
said in a Q&A with DraftInfo that he has an “above average fastball with a
chance for a plus slider” and had him in the top 6. It’ll be interesting to
see what he does if he is ruled ineligible.
13. Robbie Shields, SS, Florida Southern
Shields has risen fast up draft boards thanks to an outstanding Cape Cod
League season. A divsion two player, he still has a lot to prove but Keith
Law ranked him as the number 10 prospect in the entire draft.
14. Tanner Scheppers, RHP, St. Louis Saints (Independent Leagues)
Scheppers was a top 10 prospect before a shoulder injury flared up, but the
Pirates still took him in round two of 2008. The two sides couldn’t come to
an agreement and Scheppers signed with the St. Louis Saints of the
independent leagues. When healthy, he has struggled with a repeatable
delivery but he sits in mid to upper 90s. Has great control on his fastball
but he doesn’t command his curve well. He’s long and lanky, and if he can
fill out his body could turn into a solid starter.
15. Ryan Jackson, SS, Miami
Jackson was a big part of the Miami offense that carried the team deep into
the postseason. He will stick at shortstop due to great feet, athleticism,
and a quick set of soft hands. His bat is just as good as his glove, as he
was hitting over .370 well into the postseason. He has decent power and could
develop into a 15 or 20 home run kind of guy.
16. Mychal Givens, SS/RHP, Plant HS, Fla
He is now considered more of a pitching prospect, as he throws in the upper
90s and flashes a decent offspeed pitch. He’s still very raw on the mound
and will need time.
17. Matt Davidson, INF, Yucaipa High School, Los Angeles, California
Davidson’s junior year was considered a disappointment by many, but recently
regained his confidence and hitting ability during the summer showcase
circuit. His bat is what set him apart from the other players early in his
high school career, as he showed power potential while making good contact
and recognizing pitches early. He will need to find a position, likely SS,
3B, or the OF but his bat will carry him.
18. Max Stassi, Catcher, Yuba City High School, Yuba City, California
Stassi is yet another top high school catcher in an insanely deep prep
catching class. He has been on watch lists for the 2009 class for years and
the time has finally come for him to get picked. He has a plus bat with
decent power potential and a tremendous ability to make contact. He is an
outstanding receiver behind the plate with above average arm strength and
quick footwork. He is one of only a handful of players to play multiple years
on the USA Baseball Youth team, where he hit .423 last season.
19. Chris Jenkins, RHP, Westfield HS
Jenkins is one of the bigger pitchers in this class at 6-6 and rockets his
heater in there at 93-96. His secondary pitches have potential but are not
developed. It is the frame and arm strength of this kid that has people
drooling.
20. Brian Goodwin, OF, Rocky Mount HS, Rocky Mount, NC
Goodwin has 4 legitimate tools. He runs exceptionally well, has good arm
strength and accuracy from the outfield, makes good contact, and has very
good range as well. He doesn’t hit for a lot of power, but he may develop
decent power as he progresses. He hit .473 with 4 triples, 15 doubles, and 21
stolen bases during his last high school season. Signability may be an issue
as he is committed to the University of North Carolina.
21. Daniel Webb, RHP, Okalossa-Walton Community College
Webb was expected to be picked somewhere between rounds 2-4 but fell to the
12th due to a commitment to Kentucky. After he was picked, he learned he hadn
’t academically qualified for Kentucky and instead chose to turn down a
quarter of a million dollars to attend community college. That makes him
available for the 2009 Draft and should raise him into the first round. He
features a low 90s fastball with good movement and 2 plus offspeed pitches.
22. Alex Wilson, RHP, Texas A&M
Wilson was pegged to be a top 10 talent before his junior year, which ended
in the Fall when he had Tommy John Surgery. He then transferred from Winthrop
to Texas A&M where he sat out last year. The big right hander featured a mid
90s fastball with a devastating slider and good change up. In the Big South,
he was dominating about every team he’s faced and since he left, Winthrop
has been knocked down a notch. This is all hinging on him returning to near
full strength and if he does, the Big 12 had better watch out.
23. Zach Wheeler, RHP, East Paulding HS, Dallas, Georgia
Wheeler is another top prospect from the home state of the Braves, joining
fellow Georgians Donovan Tate and Luke Bailey on this top 20 list. Wheeler is
a 6-4 righty with a mid 90s fastball with good sink on it. He also commands
two plus offspeed pitches in a changeup and a curveball. Still just 170
pounds, he has a ton of room to fill out and pick up velocity as he ages.
Wheeler definitely has some of the most upside in this draft
24. Scott Bittle, RHP, Ole Miss
Bittle was drafted by the Yankees in the second round, but chose to return to
be the Ole Miss closer again in 2009. He features a low 90s fastball and a
good changeup but his best pitch is a great cutter. By no means is it on Mo
Rivera’s level but you certainly have to wonder how much better that pitch
could be. He was dominating at Ole Miss last year, holding opponents to a
.100 batting average with 16.1 strikeouts per 9 innings. No doubt he’s
hoping for the same result that Josh Fields got by returning to the SEC for
another year.
25. Austin Maddox, Catcher, Eagle’s View Academy, Jacksonville, Florida
Yet another stud catcher from this class, Maddox has incredible power. His
swing is perfect for a power hitter and his body is ideal as well. He is a
little raw with regards to the ability to make contact, but that should
develop in the years to come. Behind the plate, he may have the strongest arm
in the class. He also pitches well enough to make him a legit 2 way prospect.
26. Bobby Borchering, 3B/1B, Bishop Verot HS, Alva, Florida
Borchering is has the height to be a prolific power hitter at 6-4 but has yet
to add on the weight. Once he does that, his power and his value will
skyrocket. SaberScouting thinks he will end up at 1B once he fills out but it
’s too early to tell.
27. Chad Thompson, RHP, El Toro HS, Trabuco Canyon, California
At 6-8, Thompson may be the tallest player in the draft. That height gives
him the same advantage that Randy Johnson, Jon Rauch, and Micah Owings all
have. Their height allows them to get on top of the ball and throw not
downhill but downmountain. The difference between a 6-3 pitcher throwing
downhill and a 6-8 pitcher throwing downhill makes it extremely tough on
hitters to react. Futureredbirds got him in the 88-91 MPH range with his
fastball, a little slow for his size, along with a upper 70s curve with good
bite but with otherwise inconsistent breaking stuff at the Aflac All American
game. He is the type of pitcher taken because of his great potential, but it
will be up to the team that takes him to harness him.
28. Luke Bailey, Catcher, Troup HS, Cartersville HS
Bailey is a part of the loaded catchers class and a loaded Georgia high
school class, Fellow Georgia mate Donovan Tate is the number 4 rated
prospect in the class. Bailey meanwhile, holds his own with solid power and
the ability to make contact. He’s good behind the dish, but his arm strength
isn’t elite.
29. Chris Dominguez, 3B/1B, Louisville
Dominguez has the frame to be one of the top sluggers in all of baseball. At
6 foot 4, 240 pounds, he possesses incredible power on straight pitches but
struggles on the offspeed. He doesn’t recognize the pitch well and tries to
pull everything. Still, his power is undeniable and if he can figure out how
to hit the breaking pitch he will flourish. He is an serviceable 3B, but he
may change positions to 1B or one of the corner outfield spots.
30. Deven Marrero, SS, American Heritage High School, Plantation, Florida
I had not heard of Marrero up until the last few weeks, when Baseball America
mentioned him as the probably top prep SS in the 2009 Class mostly due to his
slick fielding. They mentioned he needs work with his stick, which makes me
hesitant to put him higher because of the fear that he may never hit enough
to be an elite prospect.
31. Michael Zunino, Catcher, Mariner Cape HS, Coral, Florida
Zunino will make it another top prep catchers from Florida in the last two
years. No one dares run on him, as he has outstanding footwork around
homeplate and a cannon for an arm. At the dish is his weakness where he doesn
’t make solid contact consistent enough, leading to questions about his wood
bat ability. Power is there, but it still needs to be harnessed throughout
his swing.
32. Mike Minor, LHP, Vanderbilt
Minor was named Baseball America’s Summer Player of the Year in 2008,
dominating for the US Junior National team this summer. He finished 3-0 with
a 0.75 ERA with 37 strikeouts in 36 innings. Baseball America has him in the
88-91 range with a heavy fastball and a devastating changeup. Sounds like
another good southpaw from Vanderbilt, which produced number one 2007 pick
David Price as well.
33. Ryan Lockwood, OF, South Florida
Lockwood exploded onto the scene last year after redshirting his true
freshman year at the University of Florida and then transferring to South
Florida. He ended up earning Freshman All American Honors from the
Collegegiate Baseball Newspaper, as well as the Freshman of the Year award.
He hit .415 with 15 doubles and 37 RBIs. He showed his tremendous ability to
make consistent contact during a 30 game hitting streak and flashed some
above average speed while stealing 12 of 16 bases. He lacks home run power,
but he could develop into an Andre Ethier type player.
34. Steve Fischback, RHP, Cal Poly
Fischback was rated the number one prospect in the Alaskan Summer league by
Baseball America and was a weekend starter this spring for Cal Poly. BA had
him in the 92-93 range on his fastball and a hard slider. He has a loose arm
action and could develop 2 other pitches that may have him stick as a starter.
35. Blake Smith, RHP/OF, California
Smith had a phenonmenal summer for Team USA on the mound and at the plate.
PGCrosschecker has him as the number 10 prospect in the 2009 Draft.
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