It’s no secret that the catcher position is unusually loaded in the prep ranks this year. And it seems so odd considering this draft is so utterly blah. Regardless, one could argue for four, maybe five prep catchers in the first round this year, selections that would even be warranted in above-average draft classes. It’s Read More
Now updated with the Angels losing their pick at #22 (Josh Hamilton signing). Aside from a few college bats and a decent group of college arms, the majority of the first round should come from the prep ranks. 1. Astros: Clint Frazier, OF (Georgia HS) – Certainly not a shortage of options. Frazier is a quality defender, Read More
Or otherwise known as a list of 20 guys who are really talented, but are not locks to go in the first round next year. It’s almost two weeks after this year’s class went off the board, but there’s no time like the present to look at some names for June 2013. There will be Read More
Here’s a quick list of some of the better talents available that are likely to go on Day Two. They are only loosely ranked, with signability, talent, and age considered. Nolan Sanburn, RHP (Arkansas) Hunter Virant, LHP (Prep) Tanner Rahier, SS (Prep) Carson Kelly, 3rd/RHP (Prep) Wyatt Mathisen, INF/C (Prep) Branden Kline, RHP (Virginia) Alex Read More
Moving along in the infield, it’s time to take a look at some of the more interesting bats this year. Some of those that are landing at third in the prep ranks are among the more intriguing hitters available. The same can be said for the prep outfield class, where there are a number of Read More
Almost two months ago I tossed version 1.0 of our Mock Draft out there, and things seem to be coming together as we are even less time than that away from the Draft now. While there isn’t a surefire, clear number one candidate, Byron Buxton is the popular choice for good reason. There are certainly Read More
Moving along in the infield, it’s time to take a look at some of the more premium defensive positions. Some of those that come out of this group could be among the more valuable position players in the 2012 Draft, both sides of the ball considered. It’s hard to peg prep second basemen. Most that project to end Read More
We already covered right and left-handed pitchers that are trending up and down; now it’s onto catchers and first basemen. Not any massive standouts here (as in those flying up to 1st or 2nd round status, but there are some here moving up the ranks. Just because one guy is trending up and one is Read More
Here’s a quick breakdown of who’s trending up, and who’s trending down among the top players in the 2012 Draft. Every other position should follow, and updates should as well as June creeps closer. College RHP: Stock Up Marcus Stroman, Duke: The Division I leader in strikeouts has slowly but surely trended upward throughout this Read More
In any draft class, an above-average shortstop is always going to get attention. Especially those that can hit. In the 2012 draft class, there are at least two that could be going in the first round: Puerto Rico’s Carlos Correa and Mississippi native Gavin Cecchini. Carlos Correa’s stock has been steadily trending upwards ever since Read More