Author Topic: The Official 2011 MLB Draft Thread (Read 43333 times)

Lintyfresh85 · « **Reply #1000 on:** June 08, 2011, 12:13:33 pm »

He only had 19 RBI's in a full season of HS ball?

NFA Brian · « **Reply #1001 on:** June 08, 2011, 12:14:36 pm »

from Twitter

FrankiePiliere: How about some Josh Tobias love....toolsy guy still on the board that's interesting

NFA Brian · « **Reply #1002 on:** June 08, 2011, 12:16:00 pm »

Dylan Davis is still on the board

RD · « **Reply #1003 on:** June 08, 2011, 12:16:17 pm »

Yeah Im really surprised Tobias is still on the board. He was mentioned as one of the best HS players in the country probably 10 months ago. A lot of talent there. Short and somewhat stocky build, but talented.

He's definitely not a SS. Would need a lot of work even to play second. Probably an outfielder.

RD · « **Reply #1004 on:** June 08, 2011, 12:19:31 pm »

HS teammate of AJ Cole just went, Ryan Meyer, to the O's.

RD · « **Reply #1005 on:** June 08, 2011, 12:19:57 pm »

Billy Burns OF Mercer University. A redraft apparently. 16th round by the Braves out of HS.

NFA Brian · « **Reply #1006 on:** June 08, 2011, 12:21:40 pm »

Another small guy 5'9" OF

RD · « **Reply #1007 on:** June 08, 2011, 12:23:59 pm »

Burns seems like one of those scrappy leadoff types. 5'8/9. Hit .356 for Mercer with a .476 OBP. 39BB, 14HBP(!), 29 K's in 58 games. 29/32 on steals.

NFA Brian · « **Reply #1008 on:** June 08, 2011, 12:24:31 pm »

getting a Boomer Whiting vibe

Lintyfresh85 · « **Reply #1009 on:** June 08, 2011, 12:25:18 pm »

Quote from: NFA Brian on June 08, 2011, 12:24:31 pm

getting a Boomer Whiting vibe

I was going to post that.

RD · « **Reply #1010 on:** June 08, 2011, 12:25:26 pm »

3 players from CS Dominguez Hills in the last 6 picks or so. Kind of crazy for teammates to go so close together. D2 school out here.

Lintyfresh85 · « **Reply #1011 on:** June 08, 2011, 12:26:37 pm »

Is Kimbrel the Braves just drafted, Kimbrel's younger brother?

NFA Brian · « **Reply #1012 on:** June 08, 2011, 12:27:27 pm »

Quote from: Lintyfresh85 on June 08, 2011, 12:26:37 pm

Is Kimbrel the Braves just drafted, Kimbrel's younger brother?

Not listening but this is the time for nepotism in the draft

RD · « **Reply #1013 on:** June 08, 2011, 12:30:06 pm »

Quote from: Lintyfresh85 on June 08, 2011, 12:26:37 pm

Is Kimbrel the Braves just drafted, Kimbrel's younger brother?

Yes.

RD · « **Reply #1014 on:** June 08, 2011, 12:31:12 pm »

Quote from: NFA Brian on June 08, 2011, 12:24:31 pm

getting a Boomer Whiting vibe

Positive thing is, he's at least 2 years younger than Whiting was when he was selected.

RD · « **Reply #1015 on:** June 08, 2011, 12:33:51 pm »

Trey Karlen is next, INF from Tennessee-Martinsville.

http://www.utmsports.com/athlete.cfm?id=1508

http://www.perfectgame.org/players/playerprofile.aspx?ID=12102

Lintyfresh85 · « **Reply #1016 on:** June 08, 2011, 12:34:18 pm »

Quote

[Comment From William]
Cole or Rendon?

Wednesday June 8, 2011 12:33 William
12:33 Dave Cameron: Obviously, we don't know what kind of shape the shoulder is in, but even still, I think I'd take Rendon.

PatsNats28 · « **Reply #1017 on:** June 08, 2011, 12:35:43 pm »

the draft is still happening? what round is it?

NFA Brian · « **Reply #1018 on:** June 08, 2011, 12:36:27 pm »

Quote from: PatsNats28 on June 08, 2011, 12:35:43 pm

the draft is still happening? what round is it?

31-50 ... otherwise known as the time to fill the bench/bullpen in Auburn and GCL

Lintyfresh85 · « **Reply #1019 on:** June 08, 2011, 12:37:28 pm »

Guys, keep an eye out for Stephen Oswald, and let me know if he gets drafted.

I doubt he will, but I work with his sister, and he put up decent numbers this year for GW.

NFA Brian · « **Reply #1020 on:** June 08, 2011, 12:40:56 pm »

BA

San Diego struggled this season, and its two best arms—Chris Jensen and Calvin Drummond—were up and down, though they flashed intriguing potential. Jensen has spent most of his college career as a reliever thanks to inconsistent command, but he made 11 starts in his 17 appearances this spring, going 3-6, 3.84 with 70 strikeouts and 34 walks in 75 innings. He has a strong arm, regularly sitting 92-93 mph and touching 94-95 now and then. He flashes a good power slurve, though it flattens out at times, and he mixes in an occasional split-finger. Scouts say his short, rigid arm action and high slot hamper his command.

NFA Brian · « **Reply #1021 on:** June 08, 2011, 12:41:12 pm »

Nats took Drummond

PANatsFan · « **Reply #1022 on:** June 08, 2011, 12:43:19 pm »

Quote from: NFA Brian on June 08, 2011, 12:36:27 pm

31-50 ... otherwise known as the time to fill the bench/bullpen in Auburn and GCL

Well, if they throw money at Tobias he's a prospect, no?

RD · « **Reply #1023 on:** June 08, 2011, 12:46:31 pm »

Calvin Drummond, P, San Diego.

Kind of interesting ... His numbers in HS, JuCo, and college are nothing special. Im from the area of his HS/JuCo teams, and played against them(Im 30 so not against HIM, but the schools). While the area is loaded with talent, his numbers are average at best. I know it's late, and stats aren't everything, but still doesn't seem like anything more than average.

Id love to go big on Davis. Were now getting into the range of guys that may not even come back for the 2012 season. So we might as well go big. If we don't sign the kid, then we can fill in the spot with a UDFA.

NFA Brian · « **Reply #1024 on:** June 08, 2011, 12:47:56 pm »

Quote from: PANatsFan on June 08, 2011, 12:43:19 pm

Well, if they throw money at Tobias he's a prospect, no?

I'd place the odds at really long. HS guys grabbed this late rarely sign. Not impossible, but I would not consider it a shock if he heads to Florida