2007 Draft Class

[Mephistopheles]

Yeah they want more guys like Kazmir, so Brackman would be that guy. They both have Scott Boras as their agent.

[Outshined_One]

Yeah they want more guys like Kazmir, so Brackman would be that guy. They both have Scott Boras as their agent.

 

Geeeeeeeeez. Boras might make some really nice coin this year if he's representing two of the potential #1 picks.

 

Then again, we all remember the last time that happened with Weaver and Drew...

[CuseCubFan69]

Yeah they want more guys like Kazmir, so Brackman would be that guy. They both have Scott Boras as their agent.

 

Geeeeeeeeez. Boras might make some really nice coin this year if he's representing two of the potential #1 picks.

 

Then again, we all remember the last time that happened with Weaver and Drew...

 

That would be nice if a Weaver or a Drew dropped down to the 3rd pick because of Boras.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Yeah they want more guys like Kazmir, so Brackman would be that guy. They both have Scott Boras as their agent.

 

Geeeeeeeeez. Boras might make some really nice coin this year if he's representing two of the potential #1 picks.

 

Then again, we all remember the last time that happened with Weaver and Drew...

 

That would be nice if a Weaver or a Drew dropped down to the 3rd pick because of Boras.

 

I don't like Brackman as much as Price or Wieters, but I'd take any of those three (as of now, obviously things might change by next June).

[Mephistopheles]

I dunno, Brackman's an interesting guy. He's a lot like Jeff Samardzija in that he's never concentrated on baseball. Given his size, stuff and arm strength there's a pretty good chance that he moves ahead of David Price. He's every bit as talented.

[don_kessinger_was_good]

I dunno, Brackman's an interesting guy. He's a lot like Jeff Samardzija in that he's never concentrated on baseball. Given his size, stuff and arm strength there's a pretty good chance that he moves ahead of David Price. He's every bit as talented.

 

One thing's for sure: given his size, you can bet Brackman is the Cubs' first choice. I'd rather have Price though, if for no other reason that he's likely closer to the big leagues.

[Mephistopheles]

Price is 6'6" it's not like he's David Eckstein.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

I dunno, Brackman's an interesting guy. He's a lot like Jeff Samardzija in that he's never concentrated on baseball. Given his size, stuff and arm strength there's a pretty good chance that he moves ahead of David Price. He's every bit as talented.

 

One thing's for sure: given his size, you can bet Brackman is the Cubs' first choice. I'd rather have Price though, if for no other reason that he's likely closer to the big leagues.

 

I also prefer Price for his better control (though that goes somewhat hand-in-hand with being closer to the big leagues), his lefthandedness and the assumption that the Cubs might struggle more in developing a less advanced, very tall pitcher.

 

But I think I've gone over to the Wieters or bust side.

[Mephistopheles]

I'm on the lefthandedness is largely overrated badwagon. But no big deal. From what I've read, Brackman has a low arm angle, and at seven foot tall he might murder Pujols which is like a personal goal for the Cubs other than winning. Pujols would match up better against Price.

Tampa Bay Online[/url]"]Tampa Bay now has its choice of the top prospects in college and high school. The top prospect at the moment is Vanderbilt LHP David Price, who helped Team USA win a gold medal in the World University Championships in Havana this past summer.

 

Others on the Rays' radar are Georgia Tech C Matt Wieters, N.C. State P Andrew Brackman, James Madison CF Kellen Kulbacki and Cal State Fullerton RHP Wes Roemer.

Rotoworld on Price

 

Kansasy City Star[/url]"]“Actually, I’d rather pick third next season, rather than first,” Royals scouting director Deric Ladnier said by phone.

 

Third?

 

“Picking third would mean we really had a strong finish,” Ladnier said. “I’d trade major-league wins for draft leverage any day.”

 

Hmmm. But that could cost the Royals a shot at Georgia Tech’s all-world catcher Matt Wieters, who is 6 feet 5, 230 pounds, switch-hits with power (20 doubles, 14 homers last year), draws walks (20th nationally at 0.83 a game) and doubled as the team’s closer.

 

“He’s got a strong arm and was a good closer, but he projects as a catcher,” Ladnier said. “He’s good, no question about it. We’ve seen a lot of him.”

 

The Royals also have seen a lot of North Carolina State right-hander Andrew Brackman and Vanderbilt left-hander David Price as well, both of whom could be the No. 1 pick.

 

“Brackman is a tall guy (6 feet 10), but he pitches short,” Ladnier said.

 

“I mean that in a positive way. Most big guys get pretty loose in their delivery — arms and legs flying everywhere. But he’s got a very repeatable motion.

 

“Price is a polished, three-pitch pitcher with good command. It’ll be interesting.”

Nashua Telegraph[/url]"]Over the summer Ginsberg caught some of the best young pitchers on a team packed with potential first round draft picks. One of them was Vanderbilt’s 6-foot-6 left-hander David Price.

 

“He tops out at 98 (mph), but he’s usually in the 93-96 range, with a slider between 86-90,’’ Ginsberg said. “Basically, he’s unhittable.’’

 

Over the course of the summer Ginsberg would get calls from major league scouting directors, looking for hints about a player’s makeup.

StudentSportsBaseball.com[/url]"]The righties are led by Michael Main from Deland High School in Deltona Florida, who is considered to be the best high school pitcher in the country. He has shown the best fastball consistently in the mid 90mph range. At times Main can be un-hittable. He will play a big role in the teams upcoming games.

[Mephistopheles]

Go check out this article, Ill just leave the intro to the article.

 

Patrick Ebert[/url]"] 2007 Draft to Mirror 2001

 

Looking at the talent that projects to be available at the top of next year’s draft, we might see a repeat of the 2001 draft. Specifically, David Price and Matt Wieters at this point in time are the top two players available, and both have some interesting similarities to Mark Prior and Mark Teixeira, who entered the 2001 scouting season as the top two players available.

 

Some Royals-slanted stuff:

Royals Corner[/url]"]A certain KC columnist has been hyping Georgia Tech catcher/closer Matt Wieters ever since he saw him on television during the NCAA tournament, and many Royals fans now seem to think that Wieters should be the guy. RC likes Wieters quite a bit as well, but barring a breakout performance in 2007, we have doubts that he’ll be the best available player when the Royals make their pick. If anyone does take him high in the first round, it will almost certainly be as a catcher, even though his size (6’6”, 230 lbs) creates some concern about his agility behind the dish.

A connection to a previous article I posted. There's some stuff on Brackman, Doolittle, Price and others in that argue. Doolittle reminds them of Nick Markakis.

[KingKongvs.Godzilla]

I REALLY like Weiters. Unless he's Mauer behind the plate, a move to first or third would be perfect for his bat. In fact, it would be perfect if he could handle third.

 

Still, Price is a big lefty with a mid 90's fastball, a nasty slider, and he's fairly close to the big leagues. Pretty hard to turn down.

 

It's a dilemna I like.

 

Not a big fan with Brackman. He's a raw college pitcher who is bigger than the average pitcher. I don't like drafting pitchers over 6'6 (actually 6'5), and a college pitcher that is raw worries me alot. He's the Drew Stubbs of this group, except this group consists of two other guys just as talented.

 

Anyone notice the size in this draft? 6'6, 6'6 and 6'10 from the top 3 college guys.

[Mephistopheles]

Brackman isn't that raw.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Go check out this article, Ill just leave the intro to the article.

 

Patrick Ebert[/url]"] 2007 Draft to Mirror 2001

 

Looking at the talent that projects to be available at the top of next year’s draft, we might see a repeat of the 2001 draft. Specifically, David Price and Matt Wieters at this point in time are the top two players available, and both have some interesting similarities to Mark Prior and Mark Teixeira, who entered the 2001 scouting season as the top two players available.

 

I've thought of the 2001 comparisons in that way too (Price = Prior, Wieters = Texiera). Never thought of Stock = Mauer, that's interesting (though I think in 2010, Stock will be a top-5 pick as a pitcher out of USC).

 

From what I've read, Brackman has a low arm angle, and at seven foot tall he might murder Pujols which is like a personal goal for the Cubs other than winning.

 

That's awesome. :D

[Mephistopheles]

Stock will be draft eligible in 2009, as a 19 year old.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Hah, I knew that!

 

David, tampa: Jim, who are some of the candidates for TB with the top pick in the '07 draft?

 

SportsNation Jim Callis: Here's the top of the sneak preview that John Manuel is working on for our issue:

1. David Price, lhp, Vanderbilt

2. Matt Weiters, c, Georgia Tech

3. Andrew Brackman, rhp, North Carolina State

4. Matt Harvey, rhp, Fitch HS, Groton, Conn.

5. Justin Jackson, ss, Roberson HS, Asheville, N.C.

 

Jackson ahead of Main?

[Mephistopheles]

What'd you expect, BA and their tools-lust.

[RammyFanny]

I know this was mentioned awhile ago, but ESPN just confirmed that

Brackman will not be playing basketball this year to focus on baseball.

[Mephistopheles]

http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/college/news/262619.html

 

BA too.

He was brilliant at N.C. State's scout day last week, dazzling the approximately 40 scouts in attendance.

 

"He was very good, consistently 91-95 mph velocity-wise, and they chased a couple out of the strike zone on his knuckle-curve," said an area scout with an American League club who was there. "He's very athletic obviously, and for his size he controls his body very well.

 

"We had reports this summer that he threw a lot harder than he did the other day. I heard 99 mph on the Cape, and the story going around was that he threw a 101 up there with Team USA.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Holy crap. A 6'10" guy throwing 101.

 

He WOULD murder Pujols.

[Mephistopheles]

Yeah 101 MPH from 55 foot is absurd

[Jazz]

i dont know much about pitch mechanics, throwing angle, etc.., but exactly why would a freakishly huge pitcher dominate a hitter like pujols. Sorry if that is a stupid question.

[Mephistopheles]

closer to the plate when he releases it, also think of the randy johnson effect on lefties.

 

its similar.

[don_kessinger_was_good]

I think Brackman is who we end up with at this point. Tampa has fallen in love with Price, and KC likes the idea of Wieters replacing Buck, or becoming a closer, either role fits a KC need. I think we get Brackman b default. I can live with that, tho I'd prefer Price for the Cubs.

[Mephistopheles]

I dunno, with Brackman's size and undenied talent, him concentrating on baseball for the first time in his life could be a happy marriage.

 

What I am saying is that it is 9 months out, and we're talking about two guys are similar now, but one of them has a lot less development time. He's going to catch up rather quickly.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Frankly, it seems a bit early for either KC or Tampa to fall in love with a specific player. They might favor one, but there's a lot of time for a lot of stuff to happen.