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Post by vermontsox1 on Jun 11, 2016 13:32:10 GMT -5
Juan Carlos Abreu, CF, Winter Springs HS
FIU commit
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Post by vermontsox1 on Jun 11, 2016 13:33:41 GMT -5
Nathan Rode @nathanrode OF Juan Carlos Abreu (FL) can really run (6.45 60). Strong arm, quick bat. Live, athletic frame. FIU recruit. #RedSox #mlbdraft
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Post by mjammz on Jun 11, 2016 13:38:02 GMT -5
According to PG Juan Carlos Abreu was 6.33 60 yard dash which puts him in the 99.5 percentile.
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Post by vermontsox1 on Jun 11, 2016 13:43:27 GMT -5
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Post by vermontsox1 on Jun 11, 2016 13:55:57 GMT -5
Francisco Soto, RHP, Allen County CC
Can't find any info on him.
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Post by vermontsox1 on Jun 11, 2016 14:04:20 GMT -5
Jared Oliver, RHP, Truett-McConnell College
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Post by RedSoxStats on Jun 11, 2016 14:05:19 GMT -5
Soto isn't listed on his colleges baseball page, I don't think.
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Post by theghostofjoecronin on Jun 11, 2016 14:05:30 GMT -5
Following the draft tracker and saw this for 19th rounder LHP Kyle Hart: 6'5" 118lbs DOB: 11/23/92. Is that a typo or is he just the skinniest guy in the country?
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Post by RedSoxStats on Jun 11, 2016 14:10:38 GMT -5
6-5 193
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Post by theghostofjoecronin on Jun 11, 2016 14:13:04 GMT -5
Ok, that makes more sense
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Post by vermontsox1 on Jun 11, 2016 14:15:34 GMT -5
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Post by vermontsox1 on Jun 11, 2016 14:27:22 GMT -5
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Post by vermontsox1 on Jun 11, 2016 14:38:14 GMT -5
Cam Shepherd, ss/2b, Peachtree Ridge HS, Suwanee, Ga.
#30 on BA's GA list
UGA commit
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Post by soxfanatic on Jun 11, 2016 14:38:33 GMT -5
Shepherd gained exposure thanks to a couple of second-round picks in the 2015 Draft. He played with Jahmai Jones (Angels) on the Team Elite Roadrunners travel team and with Nick Neidert at Peachtree Ridge High (Suwanee, Ga.). He won't go quite that high but could get popped in the top five rounds if he's signable away from his commitment to Georgia. Shepherd is one of the better high school hitters in this year's crop, repeatedly making hard contact with a quick right-handed swing. He usually focuses on the middle of the field, but he does have some strength and is beginning to hit for more power. He should have at least double-digit home run pop, and some scouts think he could produce 15 or more per season once he learns to turn on more pitches. Increased power would help Shepherd's profile because he may not remain at shortstop for much longer. He has enough arm and decent actions at the position, but his fringy speed limits his range. He could wind up at second or third base, though he'll probably get the chance to show what he can do at short for a while in college or pro ball.
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Post by soxfanatic on Jun 11, 2016 14:40:28 GMT -5
Cam Shepherd, ss/2b, Peachtree Ridge HS, Suwanee, Ga. #30 on BA's GA list UGA commit #142 by MLB. Big discrepancy there.
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Post by vermontsox1 on Jun 11, 2016 14:50:18 GMT -5
Tyler Fitzgerald ss Rochester (Ill.) HS
#187 on BA500:
A lanky (6-foot-3, 190-pound) shortstop with plus speed, Fitzgerald has an intriguing combination of speed and solid-average power potential. He has an impressive batting eye and a simple swing that should allow him to hit for average. The Louisville signee has an above-average arm and the range and actions to remain at the position if he doesn't get much bigger. He has impressive baseball bloodlines as his father Mike was a first-round pick of the Cardinals in 1984 who made it to the big leagues briefly as a first baseman.
#133 on MLB list:
Fitzgerald's father Mike was a two-time first-round pick (in the 1983 January and 1984 June secondary Drafts) who played briefly in the big leagues with the 1988 Cardinals. A projectable athlete, Tyler could follow Corey Ray's path as an Illinois high schooler who developed into a first-rounder after three years at Louisville if he goes to college. Gatorade's state player of the year, Fitzgerald has a sound right-handed swing with good balance and bat speed. He should grow into at least average power as he continues to add strength to his lean 6-foot-3 frame and learns to use the leverage it creates. He's also a plus runner with keen instincts on the bases, though he may lose a bit of quickness as he fills out. While Fitzgerald has the arm and actions for shortstop, he figures to outgrow the position. His tools would profile well at third base or in right field, and he might be able to handle center field if he keeps most of his present speed.
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Post by soxfanatic on Jun 11, 2016 14:51:03 GMT -5
Tyler Fitzgerald #133 MLB, #187 BA
Fitzgerald's father Mike was a two-time first-round pick (in the 1983 January and 1984 June secondary Drafts) who played briefly in the big leagues with the 1988 Cardinals. A projectable athlete, Tyler could follow Corey Ray's path as an Illinois high schooler who developed into a first-rounder after three years at Louisville if he goes to college.
Gatorade's state player of the year, Fitzgerald has a sound right-handed swing with good balance and bat speed. He should grow into at least average power as he continues to add strength to his lean 6-foot-3 frame and learns to use the leverage it creates. He's also a plus runner with keen instincts on the bases, though he may lose a bit of quickness as he fills out.
While Fitzgerald has the arm and actions for shortstop, he figures to outgrow the position. His tools would profile well at third base or in right field, and he might be able to handle center field if he keeps most of his present speed.
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Post by vermontsox1 on Jun 11, 2016 14:53:37 GMT -5
Nathan Rode @nathanrode I'm a big Tyler Fitzgerald fan. Runs well. Solid across the board. Gonna be a really good college player for Louisville. #mlbdraft #RedSox
Doubt either Shepherd or Fitzgerald sign.
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Post by kingofthetrill on Jun 11, 2016 15:03:47 GMT -5
I'd be happy enough if we got our 10 picks and 1 of our bonus reaches. On no planet do I think we will sign Quintana, Shepherd, AND Fitzgerald together, but I hope that we do at least get one of them. At the beginning of the day I noted that we typically get 1-2 plus $100K signings a year, outside of one year where we had 4. I imagine that the Red Sox did their math pretty quickly after the first 10 rounds and made an aggressive 11th round selection.
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Post by vermontsox1 on Jun 11, 2016 15:12:30 GMT -5
Christian Jones 1b Federal Way (Wash.) HS
#140 for BA:
Jones started focusing on baseball and basketball in high school and has been a solid prep hoops player, helping Federal Way win back-to-back state 4A championships, including an 18-point, 12-rebound effort in the championship game this year. While his easy, power-packed lefthanded swing brings some Ryan Howard comparisons, he's got strong baseball athleticism. The ball jumps off Jones' bat when he's synced up; at times he doesn't incorporate his lower half enough into his swing, but he uses the opposite field well and can backspin the ball. Scouts who have questions do so over his swing being more strength-oriented than quick with bat speed, and that he may be limited to first base. Jones may run well enough to play left field, but speed isn't a part of his game, and his arm is fringy at best. Jones plays with energy and some swagger, and is committed to Washington, where he likely would be an impact bat from Day One.
#192 for MLB:
It's never easy to find true power bats, but scouts who ventured to the Pacific Northwest this spring may think they have found one in Jones. They'll have to really buy that his power will play because that is clearly Jones' carrying tool. Big and strong, Jones can absolutely put on a show in batting practice, showing legitimate over-the-fence ability. There is more strength in his left-handed swing than bat speed, making some wonder how he'll do as he hits against better pitching more consistently. While he's played outfield for his high school team, most feel his below-average speed will limit him to first base, where the onus will really be on the Washington commit's bat to produce. A team taking Jones in the top five rounds will be a believer in that bat, that the power is legit and he'll make enough contact to tap into it. He could be a power-hitting run producer, albeit without a high average, like a Jon Singleton or, if it really clicks, Ryan Howard.
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Post by soxfanatic on Jun 11, 2016 15:13:28 GMT -5
Christian Jones #192 MLB
It's never easy to find true power bats, but scouts who ventured to the Pacific Northwest this spring may think they have found one in Jones. They'll have to really buy that his power will play because that is clearly Jones' carrying tool.
Big and strong, Jones can absolutely put on a show in batting practice, showing legitimate over-the-fence ability. There is more strength in his left-handed swing than bat speed, making some wonder how he'll do as he hits against better pitching more consistently. While he's played outfield for his high school team, most feel his below-average speed will limit him to first base, where the onus will really be on the Washington commit's bat to produce.
A team taking Jones in the top five rounds will be a believer in that bat, that the power is legit and he'll make enough contact to tap into it. He could be a power-hitting run producer, albeit without a high average, like a Jon Singleton or, if it really clicks, Ryan Howard.
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Post by kingofthetrill on Jun 11, 2016 15:15:48 GMT -5
I love picking these guys late. Even if we don't sign a single one, we keep teams with larger pockets away from sneaking them late as well.
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Post by mjammz on Jun 11, 2016 15:24:14 GMT -5
Jeffery Belge, LHP, from Syracuse NY by far the highest ranked player left. No chance he's signing.
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Post by vermontsox1 on Jun 11, 2016 15:24:16 GMT -5
Jeff Belge lhp Henninger HS, Syracuse
#68 on BA500:
When scouts were following Syracuse-area prospect Scott Blewett in 2014, they saw him make a start against Belge. Then a sophomore, the lefthanded Belge opened eyes when his fastball reached 94 mph. Belge hasn't quite put it all together since then, but he has shown flashes of brilliance. As a rising senior on the showcase circuit, his velocity worked more at 89-92 and dropped off quickly. This spring, Belge has made himself a bit of a wild card. In one start, scouts had him sitting 92-95, with some reporting that he had hit 96 multiple times, and showing a potentially plus curveball. The next time out, in front of a packed house of high-level scouting officials, Belge struggled and his velocity backed up. He is a physical specimen, sitting at 6-foot-4 and 235 pounds, and he has an athletic, balanced delivery and a clean arm action. There are also some concerns about his medical history, as he is nearly blind in one eye, complicating his draft status even further. If Belge pitches well down the stretch, there's no telling how high he could push himself up. If he is not drafted high, he could honor his commitment to St. Johns.
#95 on MLB list:
After a relatively nondescript summer, Belge had scouts streaming to Upstate New York when he came out of the gate this spring up to 95 mph with his fastball. He hasn't always backed that up consistently, but he's shown enough to put himself in contention for the early rounds of the Draft. While Belge has touched the mid-90s in several starts this season, he's also seen his velocity dip into the 80s, leaving some evaluators unsure exactly what to think. The 6-foot-4 St. John's commit has flashed a plus slider for much of the season, though his command of it has come in and out. He does have good feel for what is now a fringy changeup, but has the chance to be a solid third pitch with arm side fade. A bit out of shape over the summer, Belge has trimmed down noticeably, perhaps motivated by not making the US 18 and Under national team after the Tournament of Stars. Belge is blind in his right eye, and he re-injured that eye over the summer in a freak accident, and it will be something that undoubtedly will concern some teams. But big, strong lefties with potential three-pitch mixes are also hard to come by.
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Post by soxfanatic on Jun 11, 2016 15:24:32 GMT -5
Belge #95 MLB
After a relatively nondescript summer, Belge had scouts streaming to Upstate New York when he came out of the gate this spring up to 95 mph with his fastball. He hasn't always backed that up consistently, but he's shown enough to put himself in contention for the early rounds of the Draft. While Belge has touched the mid-90s in several starts this season, he's also seen his velocity dip into the 80s, leaving some evaluators unsure exactly what to think. The 6-foot-4 St. John's commit has flashed a plus slider for much of the season, though his command of it has come in and out. He does have good feel for what is now a fringy changeup, but has the chance to be a solid third pitch with arm side fade. A bit out of shape over the summer, Belge has trimmed down noticeably, perhaps motivated by not making the US 18 and Under national team after the Tournament of Stars. Belge is blind in his right eye, and he re-injured that eye over the summer in a freak accident, and it will be something that undoubtedly will concern some teams. But big, strong lefties with potential three-pitch mixes are also hard to come by.
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