1. Rick Post, C, Toledo Mud Hens: We have all discussed this prodigy.
Toledo - After selecting the franchise catcher, some good pen pitching to go with him. Grade A++
2. Sammy James, LF, Louisville Whalers: LF could be a bit of a stretch, but his hitting will stretch a pitcher and the outfield.
Physical: B
Fielding: C
Hitting: A++
Louisville - Five nice picks. Grade B
3. Patsy Bessire, P, Oakland Seals: Has the stuff to win 15+ games.
Physical: A
Fielding: D
Pitching: A+
Oakland - Undetermined as the 3nd and 3rd pick are unsigned.
4. Hector Rodriguez, P, Pittsburgh: A very strong 2 inning 2 pitch reliever
Physical: A
Fielding: A
Pitching: A+
Pittsburgh - Need for starting pitching may have landed 3 nice picks. Grade B
5. Gerald Fowler, P, Little Rock Patriots: With the low stamina could be hard to make the starting rotation. But could very well win the Cy Young from long relief.
Physical: B
Fielding: C
Pitching: A+
Little Rock - 5 very nice but expensive value picks. Grade A
6. Arnold Peterson, P, Seattle Rain Drops: Very capable 15 game winner.
Physical: A
Fielding: B
Pitching: A+
Seattle - The second round CF has some possibilities. Grade B-
7. Daniel Murray, LF, Philadelphia Fighting Quakers: A decent hitting LF with some power.
Physical: B
Fielding: A
Hitting: B
Philadelphia - The first pick was a lack of HS scouting and was really a late 1st round pick. The next 4 picks were not bad just nothing great. Grade D
8. Daryle Woods, P, Anaheim Baja Racers: Another pitcher of winning 15 games if potential is reached.
Physical: A-
Fielding: B
Pitching: A-
Anaheim - Took care in finding ML capable players that fits the mold. Grade B-
9. Joey Sanders, LF, Santa Cruz Slugs: Hitting for average, walks and some power, the glove could be a stretch.
Physical: B
Fielding: B
Hitting: A
Santa Cruz - With most picks unsigned it is actually hard to tell. Over paid for the 3rd pick IMO and 5th pick wanting even more doesn't bode well. Grade C-
10. Carlton Moss, 2B, Columbus Dragons: Actually a bit weak defensively for 2B and could be relegated to COF. Could turn into a long ball machine.
Physical: A+
Fielding: C
Hitting: A+
Columbus - Picking up two nice closers in the next two round but not much after. Grade B-
11. Mickey Canseco, P, Washington D.C. Senators: A lefty with good stuff but somewhat weak vsR.
Physical: A
Fielding: A
Pitching: B
Washington - If the 2nd pick signs will have put together a pretty good draft. Grade B+
12. Joe Parris, P, Richmond Cavaliers: A highly touted long reliever with some very good stuff. A crying shame he got injured so quick.
Physical: B
Fielding: A
Pitching: A+
Richmond - A good second pick but down hill from there. Grade C
13. Willis Frye, P, Houston Not So Nice: Everything looks good till one gets to the pitches.
Physical: B-
Fielding: B
Pitching: B-
Houston - Nothing stellar. Grade C
14. Josias Ordonez, P, Atlanta Southern Boys: Could be a good pitcher if the projected control is reached.
Physical: C+
Fielding: C+
Pitching: B
Atlanta - Nothing stellar. Grade C
15. Tom Sefcik, LF, New Britain Lobsterbacks: Decent hitting LF and could play RF. It was believed he was a bit over rated due to his physical abilities.
Physical: A+
Fielding: A+
Hitting: B-
New Britain - Interesting value picks. Grade C+
16. Rick Burnett, 1B, Syracuse Symbiotes: A good fielding 1B that has some great hitting qualities.
Physical: A+
Fielding: B+
Hitting: A+
Syracuse - Nothing stellar. Grade C
17. Gary Davey, SS, Charleston RiverDogs: Could be good defensive SS with unusual hitting qualities but is a health risk. This years first "Red Herring" pick.
Physical: C+
Fielding: A
Hitting: C+
Charleston - With 4 first rounders good value was realized but needs a money trade to sign more picks. Grade B
18. Brandon Kirk, SS, Chicago FrozenKoreans: Unsigned
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Fielding:
Hitting:
Chicago - 3rd round pick has potential. Grade C
19. Bailey Dydalewicz,P, Las Vegas Aces: A Starting Pitcher with stamina and control but mediocre after that. Another "Red Herring" pick?
Physical: A
Fielding: A
Pitching: C
Las Vegas - Looking for ML Starting Pitching and failing. Grade D-
20. Craig Piper, 2B, Austin Black Socks: A great defensive 2B with speed with decent hitting.
Physical: B+
Fielding: A
Hitting: B-
Austin - Some position help that isn't overly strong and pitching unsigned. Grade C
21. Torey Tejera, P, Monterrey Rayados: Unsigned
Physical:
Fielding:
Pitching:
Monterrey - Good value picks. Grade B
22. Greg Koskie, P, Cheyenne Sandors: A good quality 5th Starter.
Physical: B-
Fielding: B-
Pitching: B+
Cheyenne - Went for defensive specific SS and scored twice. Grade B-
23. John Phillips, C, Milwaukee Cervezeros: 2nd catcher in first round. He can power Hit and for average! Defense is somewhat weak but PC is good. Getting there could be tough.
Physical: C
Fielding: B-
Hitting: A+
Milwaukee - Good draft. Grade B+
24. Miguel Mercado, P, Florida Storm: Stamina and Control are good, every thing else is weak.
Physical: A
Fielding: A
Pitching: C
Florida - Drafting good starting Pitching after the 20th is nearly impossible and takes a different budget. Grade C-
25. Bartolo Paz, P, Arizona High Heat: Could be a 20 game winner. Would have been my choice for 1st pick if Moss was gone. How he made it this far down I don't know.
Physical: A
Fielding: A
Pitching: A
Arizona - What a draft from the 25th slot! Grade A
26. Bobby Joe Weiss, P, Honolulu Warriors: Good enough to be a 5th starter or long reliever.
Physical: A
Fielding: A
Pitching: B-
Honolulu - Not overly good nor bad. Grade B-
27. Danny Morris, SS, Augusta A's:Defensive SS with so-so hitting abilities.
Physical: B
Fielding: A
Hitting: C+
Augusta - Nothing stellar. Grade B-
28. David Alomar, P, Milwaukee Cervezeros: Could become a shut down closer for their 2nd pick.
Physical: B-
Fielding: B-
Pitching: A+
29. Gary Reitz, P, Charleston RiverDogs: A very good 5th starter or long reliever for the 2nd pick, just lacks the dominate pitches.
Physical: B
Fielding: A
Pitching: B+
30. Tito Sisk, P, Boston Liberty: A Setup B type of guy, good control and pitches, splits may be a little weak to be great.
Physical: B
Fielding: A
Pitching: B-
Boston Liberty - Looking for pitching and struck out. Grade D
31. Hank Collins, CF, Nashville Hillbillies: Rather weak for CF or 2B so COF more than likely. Not a stud in the hitting department either.
Physical: B-
Fielding: B-
Hitting: C+
Nashville - Wasn't expecting much and didn't get much. Grade D-
32. Sun Lee, 1B, Toronto FivTs: A behemoth hitter although somewhat weak for 1B but adequate.
Physical: B-
Fielding: B-
Hitting: A++
Toronto - Nothing stellar. Grade C-
Analysis: Little Rock spent the most on scouting, was it worth the cost for the return value? I an not sure myself. To me I found, in this draft anyway, my 16-10 split worked better than any other where I had an even split. Toledo's 2-18 split seemed to work well. Las Vegas had a 14-14 split and drafted late and I thought had a very good draft from that position. So, does an uneven high split work better for teams drafting 16 and higher while middle even splits work better for 16 and below? Lets hear your thought in chat!!!
After going through some other drafts with the same scouting I have come to the conclusion that it is a chance deal. I like the idea of seeing mostly college players with the split. The draw back is that you can't trust the scouting on High School players especially blue chip first rounders.
