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Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on June 09, 2015, 08:57:06 AM
So, Ian Happ and Donnie Dewees...two of the better bats in the draft. I don't know much about any of these guys other than what I read on websites that say the Cubs nailed it in the first two rounds again. It just looks like the Cubs are hoarding the NCAA's top bats. Looking at their numbers, they hit for average and have amazing OBP's for their college careers. I was a tad bummed that Benentindi was picked so early, but I'm going with the Cubs know what they're doing and these two picks feel very Schwarberish.

Sure seems that way...

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9. Chicago Cubs

Ian Happ, OF, Cincinnati
There are some guys who just get hitting. Ian Happ is one of those guys. The switch-hitting outfielder was the best pure hitter for me in the draft, and is a great pick for the Cubs (yes, I know, you wanted a pitcher). His swing is excellent from both sides of the plate, and there's sneaky pop from the left-side as well, with enough strength to drive into the gaps from the right. The question is whether he'll play second base or the outfield, but wherever he plays, he's going to hit. Another great pick from Theo Epstein and company.

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47. Chicago Cubs

Donnie Dewees, OF, North Florida
I'm a big fan of this Cubs class. Dewees can really hit, with some dropping a 65 hit tool on him. I think it's closer to 60, and it wouldn't shock me if he was a leadoff hitter who can play center field someday. That's pretty good in the second round.

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Quote from: Oleg on June 09, 2015, 09:27:39 AM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on June 09, 2015, 08:57:06 AM
So, Ian Happ and Donnie Dewees...two of the better bats in the draft. I don't know much about any of these guys other than what I read on websites that say the Cubs nailed it in the first two rounds again. It just looks like the Cubs are hoarding the NCAA's top bats. Looking at their numbers, they hit for average and have amazing OBP's for their college careers. I was a tad bummed that Benentindi was picked so early, but I'm going with the Cubs know what they're doing and these two picks feel very Schwarberish.

Sure seems that way...

Quote from: Baseball Prospectus nerd
9. Chicago Cubs

Ian Happ, OF, Cincinnati
There are some guys who just get hitting. Ian Happ is one of those guys. The switch-hitting outfielder was the best pure hitter for me in the draft, and is a great pick for the Cubs (yes, I know, you wanted a pitcher). His swing is excellent from both sides of the plate, and there's sneaky pop from the left-side as well, with enough strength to drive into the gaps from the right. The question is whether he'll play second base or the outfield, but wherever he plays, he's going to hit. Another great pick from Theo Epstein and company.

Quote from: More from Baseball Prospectus statfag
47. Chicago Cubs

Donnie Dewees, OF, North Florida
I'm a big fan of this Cubs class. Dewees can really hit, with some dropping a 65 hit tool on him. I think it's closer to 60, and it wouldn't shock me if he was a leadoff hitter who can play center field someday. That's pretty good in the second round.

So, Dewees SLG'd 0.749 for North Florida. 18 HR and 16 K...more HR's than K's. I don't have words for that.
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Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on June 09, 2015, 09:34:20 AM
Quote from: Oleg on June 09, 2015, 09:27:39 AM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on June 09, 2015, 08:57:06 AM
So, Ian Happ and Donnie Dewees...two of the better bats in the draft. I don't know much about any of these guys other than what I read on websites that say the Cubs nailed it in the first two rounds again. It just looks like the Cubs are hoarding the NCAA's top bats. Looking at their numbers, they hit for average and have amazing OBP's for their college careers. I was a tad bummed that Benentindi was picked so early, but I'm going with the Cubs know what they're doing and these two picks feel very Schwarberish.

Sure seems that way...

Quote from: Baseball Prospectus nerd
9. Chicago Cubs

Ian Happ, OF, Cincinnati
There are some guys who just get hitting. Ian Happ is one of those guys. The switch-hitting outfielder was the best pure hitter for me in the draft, and is a great pick for the Cubs (yes, I know, you wanted a pitcher). His swing is excellent from both sides of the plate, and there's sneaky pop from the left-side as well, with enough strength to drive into the gaps from the right. The question is whether he'll play second base or the outfield, but wherever he plays, he's going to hit. Another great pick from Theo Epstein and company.

Quote from: More from Baseball Prospectus statfag
47. Chicago Cubs

Donnie Dewees, OF, North Florida
I'm a big fan of this Cubs class. Dewees can really hit, with some dropping a 65 hit tool on him. I think it's closer to 60, and it wouldn't shock me if he was a leadoff hitter who can play center field someday. That's pretty good in the second round.

So, Dewees SLG'd 0.749 for North Florida. 18 HR and 16 K...more HR's than K's. I don't have words for that.


Well I mean he went to North Florida. How top flight was the competition he was facing? Obviously the kid has skills or he wouldn't be a second round pick but I really don't know if "didn't strike out a lot vs. Coastal Carolina or whatever" is a feat to render one beyond words.
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Quote from: SKO on June 09, 2015, 10:07:55 AM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on June 09, 2015, 09:34:20 AM
Quote from: Oleg on June 09, 2015, 09:27:39 AM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on June 09, 2015, 08:57:06 AM
So, Ian Happ and Donnie Dewees...two of the better bats in the draft. I don't know much about any of these guys other than what I read on websites that say the Cubs nailed it in the first two rounds again. It just looks like the Cubs are hoarding the NCAA's top bats. Looking at their numbers, they hit for average and have amazing OBP's for their college careers. I was a tad bummed that Benentindi was picked so early, but I'm going with the Cubs know what they're doing and these two picks feel very Schwarberish.

Sure seems that way...

Quote from: Baseball Prospectus nerd
9. Chicago Cubs

Ian Happ, OF, Cincinnati
There are some guys who just get hitting. Ian Happ is one of those guys. The switch-hitting outfielder was the best pure hitter for me in the draft, and is a great pick for the Cubs (yes, I know, you wanted a pitcher). His swing is excellent from both sides of the plate, and there's sneaky pop from the left-side as well, with enough strength to drive into the gaps from the right. The question is whether he'll play second base or the outfield, but wherever he plays, he's going to hit. Another great pick from Theo Epstein and company.

Quote from: More from Baseball Prospectus statfag
47. Chicago Cubs

Donnie Dewees, OF, North Florida
I'm a big fan of this Cubs class. Dewees can really hit, with some dropping a 65 hit tool on him. I think it's closer to 60, and it wouldn't shock me if he was a leadoff hitter who can play center field someday. That's pretty good in the second round.

So, Dewees SLG'd 0.749 for North Florida. 18 HR and 16 K...more HR's than K's. I don't have words for that.


Well I mean he went to North Florida. How top flight was the competition he was facing? Obviously the kid has skills or he wouldn't be a second round pick but I really don't know if "didn't strike out a lot vs. Coastal Carolina or whatever" is a feat to render one beyond words.

I think an NCAA baseball season is 56 games. He K'd 16 times in 56 games...that is something no matter if you play in the SEC or the Athletic Sun Conference. Right?
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Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on June 09, 2015, 10:26:05 AM
Quote from: SKO on June 09, 2015, 10:07:55 AM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on June 09, 2015, 09:34:20 AM
Quote from: Oleg on June 09, 2015, 09:27:39 AM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on June 09, 2015, 08:57:06 AM
So, Ian Happ and Donnie Dewees...two of the better bats in the draft. I don't know much about any of these guys other than what I read on websites that say the Cubs nailed it in the first two rounds again. It just looks like the Cubs are hoarding the NCAA's top bats. Looking at their numbers, they hit for average and have amazing OBP's for their college careers. I was a tad bummed that Benentindi was picked so early, but I'm going with the Cubs know what they're doing and these two picks feel very Schwarberish.

Sure seems that way...

Quote from: Baseball Prospectus nerd
9. Chicago Cubs

Ian Happ, OF, Cincinnati
There are some guys who just get hitting. Ian Happ is one of those guys. The switch-hitting outfielder was the best pure hitter for me in the draft, and is a great pick for the Cubs (yes, I know, you wanted a pitcher). His swing is excellent from both sides of the plate, and there's sneaky pop from the left-side as well, with enough strength to drive into the gaps from the right. The question is whether he'll play second base or the outfield, but wherever he plays, he's going to hit. Another great pick from Theo Epstein and company.

Quote from: More from Baseball Prospectus statfag
47. Chicago Cubs

Donnie Dewees, OF, North Florida
I'm a big fan of this Cubs class. Dewees can really hit, with some dropping a 65 hit tool on him. I think it's closer to 60, and it wouldn't shock me if he was a leadoff hitter who can play center field someday. That's pretty good in the second round.

So, Dewees SLG'd 0.749 for North Florida. 18 HR and 16 K...more HR's than K's. I don't have words for that.


Well I mean he went to North Florida. How top flight was the competition he was facing? Obviously the kid has skills or he wouldn't be a second round pick but I really don't know if "didn't strike out a lot vs. Coastal Carolina or whatever" is a feat to render one beyond words.

I think an NCAA baseball season is 56 games. He K'd 16 times in 56 games...that is something no matter if you play in the SEC or the Athletic Sun Conference. Right?
It's certainly a good sign. I just don't know if it's like, "I have no words to describe this achievement" good. This is no place for hyperbole my dear boy.
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Quote from: SKO on June 09, 2015, 10:31:12 AM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on June 09, 2015, 10:26:05 AM
Quote from: SKO on June 09, 2015, 10:07:55 AM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on June 09, 2015, 09:34:20 AM
Quote from: Oleg on June 09, 2015, 09:27:39 AM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on June 09, 2015, 08:57:06 AM
So, Ian Happ and Donnie Dewees...two of the better bats in the draft. I don't know much about any of these guys other than what I read on websites that say the Cubs nailed it in the first two rounds again. It just looks like the Cubs are hoarding the NCAA's top bats. Looking at their numbers, they hit for average and have amazing OBP's for their college careers. I was a tad bummed that Benentindi was picked so early, but I'm going with the Cubs know what they're doing and these two picks feel very Schwarberish.

Sure seems that way...

Quote from: Baseball Prospectus nerd
9. Chicago Cubs

Ian Happ, OF, Cincinnati
There are some guys who just get hitting. Ian Happ is one of those guys. The switch-hitting outfielder was the best pure hitter for me in the draft, and is a great pick for the Cubs (yes, I know, you wanted a pitcher). His swing is excellent from both sides of the plate, and there's sneaky pop from the left-side as well, with enough strength to drive into the gaps from the right. The question is whether he'll play second base or the outfield, but wherever he plays, he's going to hit. Another great pick from Theo Epstein and company.

Quote from: More from Baseball Prospectus statfag
47. Chicago Cubs

Donnie Dewees, OF, North Florida
I'm a big fan of this Cubs class. Dewees can really hit, with some dropping a 65 hit tool on him. I think it's closer to 60, and it wouldn't shock me if he was a leadoff hitter who can play center field someday. That's pretty good in the second round.

So, Dewees SLG'd 0.749 for North Florida. 18 HR and 16 K...more HR's than K's. I don't have words for that.


Well I mean he went to North Florida. How top flight was the competition he was facing? Obviously the kid has skills or he wouldn't be a second round pick but I really don't know if "didn't strike out a lot vs. Coastal Carolina or whatever" is a feat to render one beyond words.

I think an NCAA baseball season is 56 games. He K'd 16 times in 56 games...that is something no matter if you play in the SEC or the Athletic Sun Conference. Right?
It's certainly a good sign. I just don't know if it's like, "I have no words to describe this achievement" good. This is no place for hyperbole my dear boy.

Well, he played in the Cape Cod league which Jepstink seem to frequent -- so did Happ, for that matter.

http://www.pointstreak.com/baseball/stats.html?leagueid=166&seasonid=26713

Player Team P AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB HBP SO SF SH SB CS DP E
Newman, K FAL SS .380 31 121 20 46 7 0 1 20 18 0 9 4 1 10 2 8 9
Martin Jr, R BOU SS .364 43 162 36 59 6 1 3 20 17 4 25 2 1 17 7 3 13
Laird, M BOU OF .358 37 137 23 49 4 2 1 22 20 0 17 1 0 17 0 1 0
Fleming, B BOU 2B .357 31 112 18 40 7 0 0 18 20 2 16 1 1 1 1 1 6
Madsen, J FAL 1B .346 32 107 23 37 9 0 2 17 14 0 13 0 0 1 0 3 1
Dewees Jr., D HYA OF .340 41 150 31 51 9 1 3 20 20 0 16 3 0 19 2 1 2
Thompson, D ORL 3B .331 42 163 27 54 10 0 4 29 5 2 31 2 0 2 3 8 3
Duggar, S FAL OF .329 40 161 32 53 6 0 0 11 22 2 34 0 1 15 5 0 1
Happ, I HAR OF .329 43 149 25 49 12 1 4 26 25 4 32 2 0 8 5 2 3
Hale, C FAL 3B .327 41 171 17 56 12 1 4 38 4 0 30 2 0 0 0 4 3


For some context, Newman went 19th overall and Martin went 20th. Laird and Hale played at LSU, Thompson played at Miami, and Duggar was at Clemson.

I positive the picks.

And Schwarber played in the CCBL in 2012. Here's his line for comparison:

Player Team P AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB HBP SO SF SH SB CS DP E
Schwarber, K WAR OF .343 44 172 30 59 10 2 8 38 24 3 30 0 0 4 2 7 6


Edit: Bryant struggled in 2011:

Player Team P AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB HBP SO SF SH SB CS DP E
Bryant, K CHA 3B .223 37 130 16 29 6 2 3 16 14 2 51 2 0 0 0 3 9

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Quote from: ChuckD on June 09, 2015, 11:18:36 AM
Quote from: SKO on June 09, 2015, 10:31:12 AM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on June 09, 2015, 10:26:05 AM
Quote from: SKO on June 09, 2015, 10:07:55 AM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on June 09, 2015, 09:34:20 AM
Quote from: Oleg on June 09, 2015, 09:27:39 AM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on June 09, 2015, 08:57:06 AM
So, Ian Happ and Donnie Dewees...two of the better bats in the draft. I don't know much about any of these guys other than what I read on websites that say the Cubs nailed it in the first two rounds again. It just looks like the Cubs are hoarding the NCAA's top bats. Looking at their numbers, they hit for average and have amazing OBP's for their college careers. I was a tad bummed that Benentindi was picked so early, but I'm going with the Cubs know what they're doing and these two picks feel very Schwarberish.

Sure seems that way...

Quote from: Baseball Prospectus nerd
9. Chicago Cubs

Ian Happ, OF, Cincinnati
There are some guys who just get hitting. Ian Happ is one of those guys. The switch-hitting outfielder was the best pure hitter for me in the draft, and is a great pick for the Cubs (yes, I know, you wanted a pitcher). His swing is excellent from both sides of the plate, and there's sneaky pop from the left-side as well, with enough strength to drive into the gaps from the right. The question is whether he'll play second base or the outfield, but wherever he plays, he's going to hit. Another great pick from Theo Epstein and company.

Quote from: More from Baseball Prospectus statfag
47. Chicago Cubs

Donnie Dewees, OF, North Florida
I'm a big fan of this Cubs class. Dewees can really hit, with some dropping a 65 hit tool on him. I think it's closer to 60, and it wouldn't shock me if he was a leadoff hitter who can play center field someday. That's pretty good in the second round.

So, Dewees SLG'd 0.749 for North Florida. 18 HR and 16 K...more HR's than K's. I don't have words for that.


Well I mean he went to North Florida. How top flight was the competition he was facing? Obviously the kid has skills or he wouldn't be a second round pick but I really don't know if "didn't strike out a lot vs. Coastal Carolina or whatever" is a feat to render one beyond words.

I think an NCAA baseball season is 56 games. He K'd 16 times in 56 games...that is something no matter if you play in the SEC or the Athletic Sun Conference. Right?
It's certainly a good sign. I just don't know if it's like, "I have no words to describe this achievement" good. This is no place for hyperbole my dear boy.

Well, he played in the Cape Cod league which Jepstink seem to frequent -- so did Happ, for that matter.

http://www.pointstreak.com/baseball/stats.html?leagueid=166&seasonid=26713

Player Team P AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB HBP SO SF SH SB CS DP E
Newman, K FAL SS .380 31 121 20 46 7 0 1 20 18 0 9 4 1 10 2 8 9
Martin Jr, R BOU SS .364 43 162 36 59 6 1 3 20 17 4 25 2 1 17 7 3 13
Laird, M BOU OF .358 37 137 23 49 4 2 1 22 20 0 17 1 0 17 0 1 0
Fleming, B BOU 2B .357 31 112 18 40 7 0 0 18 20 2 16 1 1 1 1 1 6
Madsen, J FAL 1B .346 32 107 23 37 9 0 2 17 14 0 13 0 0 1 0 3 1
Dewees Jr., D HYA OF .340 41 150 31 51 9 1 3 20 20 0 16 3 0 19 2 1 2
Thompson, D ORL 3B .331 42 163 27 54 10 0 4 29 5 2 31 2 0 2 3 8 3
Duggar, S FAL OF .329 40 161 32 53 6 0 0 11 22 2 34 0 1 15 5 0 1
Happ, I HAR OF .329 43 149 25 49 12 1 4 26 25 4 32 2 0 8 5 2 3
Hale, C FAL 3B .327 41 171 17 56 12 1 4 38 4 0 30 2 0 0 0 4 3


For some context, Newman went 19th overall and Martin went 20th. Laird and Hale played at LSU, Thompson played at Miami, and Duggar was at Clemson.

I positive the picks.

And Schwarber played in the CCBL in 2012. Here's his line for comparison:

Player Team P AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB HBP SO SF SH SB CS DP E
Schwarber, K WAR OF .343 44 172 30 59 10 2 8 38 24 3 30 0 0 4 2 7 6


Edit: Bryant struggled in 2011:

Player Team P AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB HBP SO SF SH SB CS DP E
Bryant, K CHA 3B .223 37 130 16 29 6 2 3 16 14 2 51 2 0 0 0 3 9


What did Bryant do vs. Freddie Prinze Jr?
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3rd round: Bryan Hudson.  6'8", 220 lbs...in high school.  Plus, he's from Illinois (Alton HS).  Jebus, 6'8" as an 18 year old.

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Illinois' best high school pitching prospect since the Astros made Mike Foltynewicz a first-round pick in 2010, Hudson is an extremely athletic and projectable left-hander whose stock continues to improve as the Draft approaches. He's a safe bet to go in the top three rounds, with some talk that he could become a supplemental first-rounder. Hudson's best pitch is a 75-78 mph curveball with good depth that should add even more power once he adds strength to his skinny 6-foot-7 frame. He commands his breaking ball well, though he relies on it too often. The Missouri recruit usually pitches at 86-90 mph and tops out around 92 with his fastball. With his arm action and projection, it won't be a surprise if he reaches the mid-90s in the future. He shows the makings of a changeup, though he doesn't trust it yet and doesn't need it much against high school competition.

4th round: Daryl Wilson.
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While Chandler Day's stock has taken a downturn, Wilson's is headed in the opposite direction and he has surpassed his fellow Vanderbilt recruit as the best high school prospect in Ohio this spring. Teams that like Wilson see him as a Ben Revere-style player and could select him as early as the third round. Wilson's game revolves around his well above-average speed. He uses a compact left-handed stroke to put the ball in play and use his quickness to beat out hits. His size and approach result in very little power, however, and he struggled at times against better competition on the showcase circuit last summer. Wilson has all the ingredients to be a quality center fielder. He reads the ball well off the bat, covers plenty of ground, has average arm strength and makes accurate throws.

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Quote from: Oleg on June 09, 2015, 12:32:41 PM
3rd round: Bryan Hudson.  6'8", 220 lbs...in high school.  Plus, he's from Illinois (Alton HS).  Jebus, 6'8" as an 18 year old.

Quote from: mlb.com
Illinois' best high school pitching prospect since the Astros made Mike Foltynewicz a first-round pick in 2010, Hudson is an extremely athletic and projectable left-hander whose stock continues to improve as the Draft approaches. He's a safe bet to go in the top three rounds, with some talk that he could become a supplemental first-rounder. Hudson's best pitch is a 75-78 mph curveball with good depth that should add even more power once he adds strength to his skinny 6-foot-7 frame. He commands his breaking ball well, though he relies on it too often. The Missouri recruit usually pitches at 86-90 mph and tops out around 92 with his fastball. With his arm action and projection, it won't be a surprise if he reaches the mid-90s in the future. He shows the makings of a changeup, though he doesn't trust it yet and doesn't need it much against high school competition.

4th round: Daryl Wilson.
Quote from: mlb.com
While Chandler Day's stock has taken a downturn, Wilson's is headed in the opposite direction and he has surpassed his fellow Vanderbilt recruit as the best high school prospect in Ohio this spring. Teams that like Wilson see him as a Ben Revere-style player and could select him as early as the third round. Wilson's game revolves around his well above-average speed. He uses a compact left-handed stroke to put the ball in play and use his quickness to beat out hits. His size and approach result in very little power, however, and he struggled at times against better competition on the showcase circuit last summer. Wilson has all the ingredients to be a quality center fielder. He reads the ball well off the bat, covers plenty of ground, has average arm strength and makes accurate throws.

Daryl Wilson is the next Mack Seizure. You heard it here first.
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5th round. Ryan Kellog. LHP. 6'6". 230 lbs.

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After a huge freshman year at Arizona State in 2013, it looked like Kellogg was pointing toward being one of the better college lefties in the Draft class of 2015. While he's been effective, he hasn't been quite as dominant as hoped. At the outset, Kellogg looked more like a guy who would pitch in the low 90s with a power breaking ball. He's morphed a bit into more of a pitchability lefty, albeit one with three at least average offerings. His fastball sits more in the 90-91 range with some solid life when he keeps it down in the zone. He can spin a decent breaking ball and he mixes in a changeup that will be at least Major League average as well. Kellogg doesn't hurt himself with walks, but also doesn't miss a ton of bats, pitching to contact. Even if Kellogg didn't develop into the pitcher scouts thought he would be, he still profiles as a starter who really knows how to pitch, a value especially as Day 2 of the Draft unfolds.

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Quote from: Oleg on June 09, 2015, 01:39:38 PM
5th round. Ryan Kellog. LHP. 6'6". 230 lbs.

Quote from: mlb.com
After a huge freshman year at Arizona State in 2013, it looked like Kellogg was pointing toward being one of the better college lefties in the Draft class of 2015. While he's been effective, he hasn't been quite as dominant as hoped. At the outset, Kellogg looked more like a guy who would pitch in the low 90s with a power breaking ball. He's morphed a bit into more of a pitchability lefty, albeit one with three at least average offerings. His fastball sits more in the 90-91 range with some solid life when he keeps it down in the zone. He can spin a decent breaking ball and he mixes in a changeup that will be at least Major League average as well. Kellogg doesn't hurt himself with walks, but also doesn't miss a ton of bats, pitching to contact. Even if Kellogg didn't develop into the pitcher scouts thought he would be, he still profiles as a starter who really knows how to pitch, a value especially as Day 2 of the Draft unfolds.

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Quote from: SKO on June 09, 2015, 01:19:37 PM
Quote from: Oleg on June 09, 2015, 12:32:41 PM
3rd round: Bryan Hudson.  6'8", 220 lbs...in high school.  Plus, he's from Illinois (Alton HS).  Jebus, 6'8" as an 18 year old.

Quote from: mlb.com
Illinois' best high school pitching prospect since the Astros made Mike Foltynewicz a first-round pick in 2010, Hudson is an extremely athletic and projectable left-hander whose stock continues to improve as the Draft approaches. He's a safe bet to go in the top three rounds, with some talk that he could become a supplemental first-rounder. Hudson's best pitch is a 75-78 mph curveball with good depth that should add even more power once he adds strength to his skinny 6-foot-7 frame. He commands his breaking ball well, though he relies on it too often. The Missouri recruit usually pitches at 86-90 mph and tops out around 92 with his fastball. With his arm action and projection, it won't be a surprise if he reaches the mid-90s in the future. He shows the makings of a changeup, though he doesn't trust it yet and doesn't need it much against high school competition.

4th round: Daryl Wilson.
Quote from: mlb.com
While Chandler Day's stock has taken a downturn, Wilson's is headed in the opposite direction and he has surpassed his fellow Vanderbilt recruit as the best high school prospect in Ohio this spring. Teams that like Wilson see him as a Ben Revere-style player and could select him as early as the third round. Wilson's game revolves around his well above-average speed. He uses a compact left-handed stroke to put the ball in play and use his quickness to beat out hits. His size and approach result in very little power, however, and he struggled at times against better competition on the showcase circuit last summer. Wilson has all the ingredients to be a quality center fielder. He reads the ball well off the bat, covers plenty of ground, has average arm strength and makes accurate throws.

Daryl Wilson is the next Mack Seizure. You heard it here first.

Not even "the next Ben Revere" is much to get excited about, either.
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6th round. Dave Berg. RHP, UCLA. Side-arming/submarine righty.

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The right-hander has been an anchor of the UCLA bullpen throughout his career with the Bruins, becoming one of just five players in UCLA history to earn All-Pac-12 honors three years in a row. He holds the UCLA record for most postseason appearances (17) and postseason saves (6), as well as the NCAA single-season record for saves (24, set in 2013). Berg is also the only pitcher in school history to lead the conference in ERA in back-to-back seasons, and became the historic conference's first reliever to ever win the Pac-12 Pitcher of the Year Award in 2013.

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Quote from: Oleg on June 09, 2015, 02:31:40 PM
6th round. Dave Berg. RHP, UCLA. Side-arming/submarine righty.

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The right-hander has been an anchor of the UCLA bullpen throughout his career with the Bruins, becoming one of just five players in UCLA history to earn All-Pac-12 honors three years in a row. He holds the UCLA record for most postseason appearances (17) and postseason saves (6), as well as the NCAA single-season record for saves (24, set in 2013). Berg is also the only pitcher in school history to lead the conference in ERA in back-to-back seasons, and became the historic conference's first reliever to ever win the Pac-12 Pitcher of the Year Award in 2013.

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Quote from: Oleg on June 09, 2015, 02:31:40 PM
6th round. Dave Berg. RHP, UCLA. Side-arming/submarine righty.

Quote from: mlb.com
The right-hander has been an anchor of the UCLA bullpen throughout his career with the Bruins, becoming one of just five players in UCLA history to earn All-Pac-12 honors three years in a row. He holds the UCLA record for most postseason appearances (17) and postseason saves (6), as well as the NCAA single-season record for saves (24, set in 2013). Berg is also the only pitcher in school history to lead the conference in ERA in back-to-back seasons, and became the historic conference's first reliever to ever win the Pac-12 Pitcher of the Year Award in 2013.

RV is already fantasizing about dipping him in a big ole' vat of ketchup.

Trader Joe's ketchup, natch.