Draft Thread: First Day Recap/Second Day Discussion
by battlekow on Jun 10, 2009 11:39 AM CDT
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Short and sweet, a list of each of the Brewers' six first-day picks, with links to his scouting video (freed of its slow-loading mlb.com Flash shackles) and Brewerfan.net's scouting report:
- RHP Eric Arnett, Indiana University
Video :: Brewerfan.net scouting report - OF Kentrail Davis, University of Tennessee
Video :: Brewerfan.net scouting report - RHP Kyle Heckathorn, Kennesaw State University
Video :: Brewerfan.net scouting report - OF Max Walla, Albuquerque Academy HS (NM)
Video :: Brewerfan.net scouting report - C Cameron Garfield, Murrieta Valley HS (CA)
Video :: Brewerfan.net scouting report - SS Josh Prince, Tulane University
Video :: Brewerfan.net scouting report
The draft resumes with the 4th round at noon Central, with the Brewers picking at #135 and every 30 picks thereafter.
Follow the jump for much more discussion.
Eric Arnett was a great pick, as the Brewers' rumored interest in college pitching turned out to be spot on. Baseball America had him ranked #18 overall, and Baseball Prospectus had him as #21; Jim Callis of BA said the Brewers got one of the best deals of the first round, benefiting from a run on bats that allowed Arnett to drop to them. Arnett has a great pitcher's frame (6'5"/230) and two good pitches, a 92-95 mph fastball and a breaking ball that's been called a slider everywhere else but that Cal Eldred (yes, that Cal Eldred) says is more of a curveball; the main knock against him is that he doesn't have much of a track record. He posted a 2.50 ERA this season with a 109/39 K/BB and 82 hits allowed in 108 innings. You can follow him on Twitter and congratulate him.
The Kentrail Davis pick surprised everyone. First of all, he's a Boras client, and second of all, he's a draft-eligible sophomore coming off a down season--usually the kind of guy that wants to go back to school for his junior year and re-prove himself. The fact that he has both of those things going against him is almost a good sign, as it must mean the Brewers are confident they can sign him. A 5'9" lefty, Davis hit .330/.435/.583 as a freshman last year, but his .308/.424/.528 line this season doesn't show much improvement, though he was perhaps hampered by lingering hamstring and wrist injuries. He's got excellent bat speed and a good eye, but he's a tweener in the outfield, though Bruce Seid said "it's possible" he'll able to stay in center. He was ranked #39 by BA and was not in BP's top 50 prospects.
Kyle Heckathorn was another guy the Brewers were rumored to have interest in before the draft. At 6'6"/240, he's even bigger than Arnett and has touched 99 mph with his fastball in the past, but dialed down his velocity this year in the service of better command. Everyone seems to hate his arm action and divines from it injury in his future, so look for the Brewers to overhaul his mechanics. He was also knocked for being too hittable in a bad league, and a lot of people see his future being in the bullpen, though he'll begin his pro career as a starter. Overall this year, he had a 3.44 ERA and a 98/27 K/BB with 85 hits allowed in 86.1 innings. BA ranked Heckathorn #28 and BP #33, and he was rumored to be going in the bottom of the first round until very recently, so the Brewers might have gotten a steal here.
I love Max Walla. It sounds like scouts didn't get to see him as much as they did other guys, perhaps leading to the lefty slugger being underranked at #146 by BA, though his 5'11" height probably contributed as well. He impressed the Brewers in a workout, homering five times, including two upper-deck shots, and really seems like a prototypical Brewers draft pick as a guy with one truly exceptional tool:
A lot of exaggerations and rumors can get spread this time of year—and we weren’t present at the workout—we’ve been told that during his workout in Anaheim, Walla was thrown 60 balls during a BP session and put 38 of them in the seats for home runs.His coach said that at a workout for some scouts this spring, they wanted to see him take 25 swings with a metal bat and then 25 with wood. He hit 18 home runs with the metal, switched to wood and hit 18 more over the fence.
Instant fan-favorite, am I right?
Cameron Garfield sounds intriguing. He draws rave reviews for his defense, but his offense at this point sounds like it's all potential and no reality. High-drafted prep catchers often turn out to be bad picks, but this was a strong class for them, and BA ranked Garfield #78 overall. The last prep catcher the Brewers took in the top five rounds was Angel Salome in 2004, and that's worked out okay so far, though ironically Salome was also noted more for his defensive tools at the time.
The first thing that jumps out at me about Josh Prince's line is the 48 steals in 55 attempts. The mlb.com broadcast said he wasn't an elite speed burner, but he's got to be pretty fast. He hit .353/.467/.541 this year, bouncing back from a terrible sophomore season that saw him hit .236/.315/.284, struggles attributed to astigmatism. That was his first season at Tulane; as a freshman at Texas, he was also excellent, hitting .371/.448/.449, though the stolen base didn't really become a part of his game until this year. John Sickels likes him and says Prince is "very reliable defensively", which is great and automatically makes him a more interesting prospect.
So, overall, the Brewers got two college pitchers built like horses and with legitimate stuff, a couple more short lefty hitters in the Caleb Gindl/Erik Komatsu mold (though with more upside than either of those guys), a stalwart defensive catcher with offensive potential, and a good-hitting shortstop that might actually be able to stick at the position. Seems like a pretty damn good haul to me.
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Whoops
I guess the draft starter at noon Eastern today? Anyway, the Brewers have already made three picks:
- Steven Hall, a prep RHP from SC
- D’Vontrey Richardson, an OF from Flordia State
- Hiram Burgos, a RHP from Bethune-Cookman
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
This is why I thought it started at noon:MLB.com will offer live coverage and analysis of the entire First-Year Player Draft from June 9-11. MLB Network will broadcast the first round at 5 p.m. CT on June 9 from its Studio 42 in Secaucus, N.J., and those 32 selections also will be simulcast live on MLB.com.
Once the first night is done, the Draft will continue with rounds 4-30 via conference call from MLB headquarters in New York at noon on June 10. Rounds 31-50 will be on June 11, starting at 11:30 a.m. I just assumed the later times were Central also.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
I got confused too
Scored three times and detonated an indisputable in four visits to the batting box.
blockquote fail
MLB.com will offer live coverage and analysis of the entire First-Year Player Draft from June 9-11. MLB Network will broadcast the first round at 5 p.m. CT on June 9 from its Studio 42 in Secaucus, N.J., and those 32 selections also will be simulcast live on MLB.com.Once the first night is done, the Draft will continue with rounds 4-30 via conference call from MLB headquarters in New York at noon on June 10. Rounds 31-50 will be on June 11, starting at 11:30 a.m.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
D'Vontrey Richardson
The next Deion? He played on the Fla St football team
http://www.seminoles.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/richardson_dvontrey00.html.
http://www.tampabay.com/sports/college/article977214.ece
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
Hiram Burgos
http://bccathletics.cstv.com/sports/m-basebl/mtt/burgos_hiram00.html
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
Only 1 infielder so far, strange
Scored three times and detonated an indisputable in four visits to the batting box.
That's because everyone they drafted last year now plays second base
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
and every failed OF can end up at 1B
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
Apparently Steven Hall goes by "Brooks"
He threw a perfect game this year.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Someone at Brewerfan linked...
an interview with Hiram Burgos.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Also, can I just say how incredibly annoying all of SBN's auto-formatting bullshit is?
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Any names to keep an eye on?
As in, prospects you know a little about that haven’t gone off the board yet? Locals maybe?
Scrambling to catch up
Seems like most of the big names left have already been taken. Max Stassi went to the A’s, Luke Bailey to the Reds. Zack Van Rosenberg to the Pirates.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Royals picked Chris Dwyer, a draft-eligible freshman
On the heels of taking Wil Myers in the third round. They’re spending big, just like last year. I’m jealous.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Rays got Jeff Malm, too
Red Sox got Madison Younginer. Phillies get Brody Colvin.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Can anyone imagine what the draft would have looked like with Ben Sheets picks
Possibly another 1st rounder and a sandwhich pick… plus if the Brewers got the Yanks 1st rounder… I am happy thus far, but it might have been too much to handle if the Brewers got that many picks
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
don't depress me more plz...I wish we had that pic!!
"At least we still have math on our side" - Ned Yost
That would have been, what? 20ish?
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
does that mean they think they can sign him
If you do pay him, it is like getting another first rounder
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
Drew Storen, the #10 overall pick, already signed with the Nats
He was their budget selection after Strasburg.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
I wonder when Jeff will get an opportunity to pop in unexpectedly...
to tell us excitedly that the guy just picked is from a Division 3 school. :)
Ashur Tolliver from NAIA Oklahoma City U already went to the Orioles
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Brewers draft OF Khristopher Davis from Cal State Fullerton
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Another OF, wow
Might have to start up another low a affiliate to find room for them all
Scored three times and detonated an indisputable in four visits to the batting box.
Andy Seiler says "Not a bad pick this far back."
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Bryan Smith likes Davis
He was one of his guys:
The Titans have a lot of players that have become household names in their run as the number two team in the country this season, but not enough know about their 2009 MVP (as voted on by me), Khris Davis. We knew before the season that the offense needed a power bat, we just didn’t know where it would come from. Davis, who had struggled on and off the field for two seasons, seemed an unlikely source. However, here we stand four months later, and Davis leads Fullerton in doubles (25), home runs (16) and walks (34). He’s probably a touch too slow to play center, and his arm not quite enough for right field, but I think he hits enough for left. He’s turned it on in the postseason, too, going 11-for-23 with four walks and four home runs in five tournament games.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
and while I'm scrolling through that round...
senior Austin Adams from Faulkner went to Cleveland a few picks later…am I remembering his name from last year’s draft (via Jeff) or am I thinking of somebody else?
Nope, we drafted him
As a shortstop.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
There goes Ryan Buch
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Another outfield
Chadwin Stang. What a name.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
I am convinced they just start picking the coolest names, Madden Dynasty mode draft style
Scored three times and detonated an indisputable in four visits to the batting box.
Even moreso than the last couple of drafts, I don't dare to predict any first name spellings...
Looks like the trend to crazily-spelled names has hit baseball with full force now.
Chone Figgins?
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
The best name just went
Jabari Blash.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
From the draft twitter
“If Seth Schwindenhammer (BOS, 5) makes it, he’ll supplant Salty as longest name in baseball history, by a count of 15-14 "
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
I love these German-sounding names that I’m not sure actually exist in Germany (anymore). Maybe I just need to travel to Bavaria more, I dunno…
What would that name mean?
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
I have no idea, to be honest...
It sounds like a blacksmith’s tool or something, but literally “schwinden” means “to shrink, to dwindle” so it doesn’t really produce any proper meaning together with “hammer”.
Sometime soon, I will begin to fully type words
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Can we draft aspects of stadiums?
Could we draft a shallower left field porch?
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
My general impressions
From what I’ve read, and I knew nothing about him before yesterday, but it’s interesting that a guy like Prince lasted as long as he did— good defending shortstops with some ability to hit and steal and has college experience? If he can play above-average shortstop he can at least be a utility player eventually. I hope Davis can stick in center. I want to see some actual video of Heckathorn. And Walla is exactly the type of pick I expect out of the Brewers and love— why pick an athletic guy who can’t play baseball like all the other teams do. Find a tool, hope others develop> crappy fast guy.
Scored three times and detonated an indisputable in four visits to the batting box.
Yeah, everyone should scroll up and read the bit about Walla
It’s awesome. Post-draft video interview of Walla. He sounds really excited.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Walla also said he was 99.9% sure he was going to sign
Kentrail Davis also sounds amenable, which is great to hear.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
I like enthusiasm
i know the minors can beat that out of just about anyone, but it’s fun to see and hear someone so damn excited to be drafted to any professional sports franchise.
Longer version of the video interview. He’s practically giddy.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Julio signed with TB?
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
FanShot
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
9th-round pick
Jonathan Pokorny, LHP, Kent State.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
I bet you it's never been said that he "fires bullets"
/ducks
//from the rifle fire
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Jonathan Pokorny
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
Rays
He’s from WFB high school. Lefty that throws low 90s.
Scored three times and detonated an indisputable in four visits to the batting box.
So he's an older version of Craig Counsell?
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
First Wisconsin guy, I think
I don’t know if he’ll sign
Scored three times and detonated an indisputable in four visits to the batting box.
Man, some of these guys were born in 1991
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
my other favourite sport is giving me a bit of a headstart on the potential depression...
this year’s youngest sumo rookies were born in 1994. :)
man, these picks go fast.
What is the time limit these teams have now that we’re in the 10th round?
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
don't know if there's a formal time limit
teams are expected to make picks more or less instantly.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 10, 2009 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Another catcher
Tyler Roberts
Scored three times and detonated an indisputable in four visits to the batting box.
2 HS catchers
That’s strange
Scored three times and detonated an indisputable in four visits to the batting box.
Article on Roberts. He says five teams were interested in him, and considering him as high as the second round.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
back to back Nicks
followed by back to back Tylers
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
So is there a summer rookie league that all these players go to?
I’m assuming all of our minor league rosters are full
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
Rookie ball...
Arizona and Helena seasons will begin once rosters are assembled.
by Et tu Brewte on Jun 10, 2009 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions
And with it comes the highly-anticipated 2009 debut of Carlos George
Scored three times and detonated an indisputable in four visits to the batting box.
Jake Locker just went
Washington QB. Legendary baseball skills but won’t play.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
I'm never sure how to feel when a guy like D'Vontrey gets drafted
I no longer have to deal with his weird first name when parsing college data … but who knows how well MILB will handle it.
Also, cheese.
At least it's in his first name
In the past at least, guys with apostrophes in their last name have been unsearchable on milb.com
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Argh, hive mind again...
I almost posted that same thing until I realized it’s not a surname problem with D’Vontrey and scrapped my comment.
Can you guys think of any examples?
I know you’re right, I want to see how MLS handles it.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 10, 2009 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Jamie D'Antona
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Travis D'Arnaud
Sean O’Sullivan
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Jeff D'Amico?
"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."
thanks
yep, looks like i’m handling it ok.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 10, 2009 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions
D'Arby Myers
I knew there was one I should’ve known. His 2008 at Lakewood was truly inspired.
Obscure baseball records and more at my blog, Recondite Baseball.
Just now scanning everything
first non-D1 college guy — Robbie Shields (d2 florida southern) to the Mets @103
Also, cheese.
couple of NAIA's, as bk noted
several D2’s, including one I had never heard of from Newberry. But no D3, which isn’t really a surprise — first one didn’t happen until rd 12 last year, and there’s no really highly-touted talent in D3 this year.
Also, cheese.
No Jordan Zimmermans huh?
"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."
never mind
I was looking at the archive version.
End of rd 8 — cubs drafted Robert Whitenack of SUNY Old Westbury. No big surprise there.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 10, 2009 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions
It appears our new friend Chad Stang from Midland College is a stealth Canadian
They’re in our midst!
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Is that like being from the wrong side of the tracks in Kenosha?
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
hmm
the main reason I hate them is because they have virtually zero online presence. so maybe they aren’t as other-side-of-the-tracks as I think. but…who knows.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 10, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Southwestern Athletic Conference
Rickie Weeks’ college home.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
yeah whoo hoo go cubs...pick from the bad side of the SWAC!
"At least we still have math on our side" - Ned Yost
I guess we can close the book
Matt LaPorta, Michael Brantley, Rob Bryson, and Zach Jackson for CC Sabathia, Kentrail Davis, and Max Walla
Scored three times and detonated an indisputable in four visits to the batting box.
I'm irrationally excited enough about Walla to call that a clear win.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 10, 2009 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions
In Hindi (I think)
Walla means something like “helper” or “assistant” … so in the English/Hindi mix during the colonial period, you’d see phrases like “carriage-walla” and the like for servants. Let the complicated and unfunny punning begin.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 10, 2009 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Wallbanger-walla?
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
wow, that's a good memory
i should be embarrassed to be beaten to the “walla walla” punch by some frenchman. :)
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 10, 2009 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions
And a bunch of money from making the playoffs
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
We subbed a power hitting righty outfielder for a power hitting lefty outfielder, a weak-hitting righty tweener for a power hitting lefty tweener, and got one of the best, most well-leveraged half season of pitching in history as a little bonus.
Scored three times and detonated an indisputable in four visits to the batting box.
Andre Lamontagne from Oral Roberts
The name parade continues.,
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
He's a RHP
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
I think Andy Bouchie was the last guy we drafted from there
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
re: Prince/Tulane
I’m planning on running some numbers on shortstops in the next week or two, so we’ll see whether he looks as good on paper as the scouts say.
Also, cheese.
Hey, there goes Carraway (VA)
to Seattle. A certain former contributor to this site likes him.
Also, cheese.
Our distinguished Red Reporter friend Bendanukkah reports that the Reds have added a Serrano to complement their existing Dorn
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Speaking of whom...
My favourite non-Brewers part of catching up on the first 3 rounds today was to read the following about the Yankees’ first-rounder:
Zachary Heathcott – He’s an intense competitor who’s only question is about some character issues off the field.
You just liked the who's/whose error
You love beating the natives.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Any intriguing players left on the board?
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
The ones I've heard of that haven't been picked are Stephen Perez and Deven Marrero
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
What's holding teams back from picking them?
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
Strong college commitments?
Dunno.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
No, he's the Phillies'
Robert Currie is ours.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
damn!
draft tracker is pissing me off.
Tusculum is D2, so I’m ok.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 10, 2009 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Let's try that again
He’s probably too old to be a real prospect.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
"The Latin word "tusculum" means kind home for everyone who visits it."
So much for home-field advantage.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
The Cubs drafted a guy from Burundi!
Okay, he’s just named Burundi. But still.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
I was checking Howard College's site...
mostly because that would have been the greatest member of the Reggie Cleveland All-Stars ever if he happened to fit, but no. Anyway, he goes by Runey.
Through 30
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Morgal (Southern Nazarene) to the Jays
another NAIA, same conference as Ashur Tolliver, I think.
Also, cheese.
The no-hitter kid went to the D'backs in round 13
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
P.S.
His name is listed as “Patrick No-hitter King Schuster” on Facebook. Real humble kid.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Tell us about how his great numbers can be taken at face value because Lewis-Clark plays the hardest schedule in the country, or something
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
ha
probably not. I actually don’t collect enough NAIA data to know.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 10, 2009 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions
I said that before I looked him up
But he hit .379/.430/.754, which sounds similar to what Austin Adams was hitting last year, which means Halton has a great future as a pitcher.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Lewis-Clark to the Brewers!
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
That college should be spread all over the midwest/western united states.
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
Image search gets a hit from facebook.jp
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Yeah, I would guess it's the former...
but I never would have guessed it as a Japanese name from the way the Washington guy pronounced it.
You know, you and morineko would make a cute couple
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
like the metric ton of innuendo between kirbir and Pags isn't enough to last this blog a lifetime :)
You guys could do it in Japanese so none of us could understand
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
I cannot believe someone got drafted from MVSU
I hate MVSU. Only D1 school that published basically nothing this year.
Also, cheese.
If only you ran College60YardDashTimes.com
Get your head out of the spreadsheet, Sackmann.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Sequoyah Stonecipher
Whoever won that MILB “best name” contest should look forward to being #2 next year.
Also, cheese.
I can't wait to see his match-up against Graham Stoneburner
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Haha, I had no idea he had just been drafted when I said that
I just remembered his name from pre-draft sleeper lists.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
In true Alabama style
He goes by “Del”.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Sounds like he might not sign
Seiler: "Del Howell also went to the Brewers in the 15th. I wonder if he goes back to school. This is a very low slot. "
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Mayo says
Hate to keep tooting the Pirates #mlbdraft horn, but Den Dekker was supposed to go along time ago. They are clearly executing their plan.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
The Pirates are going to have a kick-ass Double-A team in 2010
then a really awesome Triple-A team in 2011-15.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 10, 2009 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Scooter Gennett!
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
He was a really highly touted guy coming into the year
Don’t know why he lost his luster.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Susac, the guy who went after the pick after him, was a good prospect
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Seiler says "Brewers pick Scooter Gennett finally. Great pick if they can sign him."
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Where should he have gone?
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by MadJimiBrewha on Jun 10, 2009 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions
He was ranked #154 nationally by BA
So I guess he hasn’t lost as much luster as I thought. I just remember him being in the top 30 HS players last year.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Scouting report from BA
Sarasota High has produced 10 players drafted in the first five rounds over the last 20 years, and Gennett—whose real first-name is Ryan—should be the 11th. He helped the Sailors win a state title when he was a freshman in 2006. He isn’t a conventional prospect in some ways but he has one of the more advanced bats in the draft, high school or college. He showed a strong, quick swing and advanced approach last summer, particularly impressing at the East Coast Showcase. He profiles as an offensive second baseman, while Florida State intends for him to start at shortstop as a freshman. He’s a grinder with surprising power and bat speed for his size (a listed 5-foot-10, 170 pounds), and though he can be streaky, his bat is his best tool. He’s a better runner on the field than in showcase events, but he’s closer to average than above-average in that department. Defensively he gets the most of his ability, with his range and arm better suited for the right side of the infield than the left. He’s agile, though, and a solid athlete. Gennett would be a crucial get for Florida State, if he gets there. Most scouts consider him a third-to-fifth round talent, though he was backing up late, including a poor performance with the bat in Sebring at the state prep all-star game.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
rough life for prepsters
one bad day in front of a lot of scouts and you fall 10 rounds.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 10, 2009 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah
Like you may expect from a kid with the nickname "Scooter"—his real first name is Ryan—Gennett is an undersized middle infielder. Listed at 5-foot-10 and 170 pounds, he’s a gritty, grinder type that always has a dirty uniform. He has talent, but sometimes tries to be too flashy or do too much at the plate. His swing is long and slow with wood and he struggled to get balls out of the infield during the event’s batting practice session.“He’s a fantastic high school player,” the AL scout said. “I think he’s going to be a very good college player, but he’s probably better off going to school. He has a ways to go with the bat and in our game he probably lacks the size and range to go out there and project as a major league shortstop. He’s probably more of a second baseman or a utility guy and going to college might do him some good. He needs some time, he’s not ready. Good pitching will own this kid and when that happens early, sometimes you lose them mentally forever.”
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Sounds like a guy
That won’t sign where the Brewers drafted him.
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by MadJimiBrewha on Jun 10, 2009 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe we can sign a civet instead
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
As long as it is SARS free
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by MadJimiBrewha on Jun 10, 2009 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions
I hear Scooter makes a mean cup of Kopi Luwak
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Interesting
not a huge surprise for the Tusculum and LCSC guys — small-college players, with the exception of the really highly-touted guys (Zimmermann, Shields this year), tend to get drafted after their senior year. Not really sure why that is; maybe teams want to give them more time to prove themselves. Or could be because those tend to be late bloomers — if they were more highly touted out of high school, they would’ve gotten a scholarship to a bigger-name school, and if they bloomed freshman (or even soph) year, they could’ve transferred to somewhere to get more attention.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 10, 2009 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow, Astros take another pitcher from Okl City U
Two pitchers from the same NAIA program in the first 17 rounds.
Also, cheese.
Random thought of the day
Once they get past round 30 or so, I can’t imagine the odds of a pick working out would be very high. Why not create a raffle or fan giveaway or something every year, where a fan of the Brewers gets drafted as the Brewers last pick. It would be pretty cool for that person to say they were “drafted” by the Brewers and it’s not like they are obligated to sign the person or anything.
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Then you have 48th rounders like Meadows go 9-0 to start the year
Scored three times and detonated an indisputable in four visits to the batting box.
49th rounder!
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Our last pick every year should be Mike Piazza
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
I would screw with the people and pick L.E. Phont or G. Raffe
Scored three times and detonated an indisputable in four visits to the batting box.
Jordan hasn't learned any new puns since first grade
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Though to be fair, that was only a few years ago
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
They all become inappropriate around 5th grade
Scored three times and detonated an indisputable in four visits to the batting box.
Caleb Thielbar, LHP, South Dakota State
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Sounds like I'll be able to interview Eric Arnett tomorrow
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Excellent
Can’t wait to read about it.
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by MadJimiBrewha on Jun 10, 2009 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions
I really hope we draft Mike Monster
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
I don't even care where he plays or if he is good just draft him
Scored three times and detonated an indisputable in four visits to the batting box.
It would be a great selection of awesome
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Franklin Romero, CF, Cerro Coso CC
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Cerro Coso translates as "fire mountain"
Franklin “The Volcano” Romero!
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Hey, he went to the same HS as Angel Salome
George Washington, in NYC.
It was a great selection of awesome.
You can have great selection of awesome
I might have to bring back the detonate an indisputable someday, though.
I last May, still no more than Nick Neugebauer not.
I'm going to lead off with "eric arnett- Let me just say that."
It was a great selection of awesome.
Follow up with "But I say to you today."
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Apropos of nothing but our gabbing about interesting names...
during work today I found out that the HR director for Rwanda’s tax authority is the unfortunately-named Robert Mugabe.
From Arnett's Twitter:
Milwaukee Brewers… Dream Come True!!!!!!!!!!
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
Can't say I'm surprised
But I would love for someone to Twitter honestly something along the lines of " The Nationals?!? You have to be kidding me, I’m F#*^@D!!!
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by MadJimiBrewha on Jun 10, 2009 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions
The Nationals?!
Why would I sign with them? I’m going to college!
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
"I wanted to play in Montreal :'( "
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Yeah, and I"m not interested in the 21st round enough to be listening to the audio
It was a great selection of awesome.
Draft Tracker hung right before the Brewers' pick in the 23rd round
Annoying.
It was a great selection of awesome.
So D'Vontrey Richardson sounds a lot like Brent Brewer
Only if Brewer actually went to FSU and played football.
It was a great selection of awesome.
He seems like a sure sign, and a hard worker, which will be necessary to translate his raw tools to skills. This could be an inspired pick.
It was a great selection of awesome.
This guy sounds really interesting
"He has a fairly advanced swing, with some power,’’ [Baseball America founder Allan] Simpson said.According to the report, McKelvie is the third-best high school hitting prospect in the state, behind Wesleyan Christian’s Wil Myers and Charlotte Providence’s Richie Shaffer. Myers is a projected first-round pick.
Some scouts scoff at it, saying McKelvie often struggles to make contact. But Simpson’s report contradicts that.
"McKelvie does a good job at staying inside the ball,’’ Simpson continued. "He should be gone in the first 10 rounds.’’
McKelvie, from my phone conversations, is a sharp teenager and very likeable. He already has signed with Marshall for baseball and intends to try out for football as a safety.
His future lies in baseball, but football is a bargaining tool in his negotiations.
From Baseball America’s NC State Report:
Outfielder Demetrius McKelvie, a Marshall recruit, and shortstop Cody Stubbs, a Tennessee signee, both moved up draft boards thanks to their bats, which dominated low-level competition. McKelvie, who performed well last summer at an Area Code Games workout, is the better athlete of the duo and is a lefthanded hitter with a simple swing he repeats well. He has the strength to hit for power, but scouts question his feel for hitting and see more production in batting practice than in games. He was a fine defensive back as a prep football player, yet his athleticism doesn’t translate defensively and he’ll be limited to left field.
It was a great selection of awesome.
26th-round pick
Felix Rutledge, LHP, Mississippi HS.
He’s throwing 88 in his video, so that’s nice at least.
It was a great selection of awesome.
Booooooo.
i have a reasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 10, 2009 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Eric Decker just went again, to the Twins this time, round 27
The Brewers drafted him last year in the 39th round but couldn’t sign him.
It was a great selection of awesome.
Followed shortly after by...
Tobin Mateychick. I’m starting to think Jordan has managed to infiltrate the event now.
I'm still waiting for the Brewers' annual pick of Joe Scott from Fullerton
They took him in the 39th round in 2007 and the 41st round last year.
It was a great selection of awesome.
30th-round pick, last pick of the day
Brandon Sizemore, 2B, College of Charleston.
It was a great selection of awesome.
I like this pick
I don’t know anything about him, but I’m guessing he’s a very untoolsy guy. He has great numbers though, hitting .325/.388/.675 last year and .318/.397/.627 this year, and he was a third-team All-American. That’s a lot of pop for a second baseman.
It was a great selection of awesome.
Obvious question
Is he related to Grady?
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
Since the draft is done for the day and I'm home, might as well bring this up
They say Heckathorn has awful arm action/mechanics. I wonder, though, about the risks of injury from totally revamping his mechanics. If you’re used to throwing one way and suddenly you have to learn all over again how to throw, isn’t that asking for injury (Mr. Rogers)? I guess I’m wondering if anyone has looked at the injury rate of guys who were told to completely change their mechanics versus guys who were left alone (if they exist).
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The other face of that coin is Travis Wood
He was the Reds’ second-round pick in 2005, and when they overhauled his mechanics he became a completely different pitcher, going from a guy who threw hard to a guy who barely threw hard enough. He’s re-established himself as a back of the rotation prospect, but it’s worth it to consider just what might happen when you mess with success.
It was a great selection of awesome.
Josh Prince needs to get fast tracked to the big club
This way he can turn a 6-3 double play with Prince Fielder and the box score can read:
DP 1 ( Prince – Fielder)
Or maybe I’m the only one that thinks that would be great.
It’ll be nice to see how many of these guys actually develop. Color me one of the people that just can’t get that excited about the baseball draft.
Draft this guy to play second – Prince-Semien-Fielder
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