2007 Draft Class

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Unless I'm darned sure he's going to stick at catcher, I don't see his bat being overwhelming. That's a great line for a college catcher, but I wouldn't say that he is a sure thing to be an impact bat in the majors regardless of position at this point.

 

FWIW, he was significantly better each of his first two years.

 

2005: .366/.470/.581/1.051

2006: .355/.480/.606/1.086

[RammyFanny]

Heyward writeup from milb.com:

 

Hitting Ability: Heyward is a strong, left-handed hitter with the chance to hit for average and power.

Power: His best tool. He's got tremendous power and power potential from the left side.

Running Speed: Close to average. He's not a speedster, but he won't clog up the bases, either.

Arm Strength: Near average, but should develop average arm strength with a good long-tossing program.

Fielding: Heyward plays center for his high school team, but will likely be a left fielder or first baseman at the next level. He's average defensively overall.

Range: He's got average range. He's not a stiff, but won't win any gold gloves.

Baseball Instinct: He's got very good baseball instincts.

Physical Description: Heyward is a big strong, power-hitting lefty at age 17.

Medical Update: Healthy.

Strengths: Power potential from the left side, approach at the plate.

Weaknesses: Some think he can be too patient at times, but that could be the result of not seeing any good pitches. He also may be limited to left field or first base.

Summary: Heyward is one of the most intriguing high school bats in the draft class. He's got legitimate power potential from the left side, always a hot commodity, but isn't an all-or-nothing hitter. He's got a good approach at the plate and has the chance to hit for average and power. If the cards fall right, he could be a future cleanup hitter.

http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/images/2007/03/28/JJD8xYKf.jpg

 

Nice to hear about the patience & approach.

[craig]

Freshman year: 45 BB/32 K (227 AB - can't get the exact PA)

Sophomore year: 56 BB/39 K (259 AB)

So far junior year: 21 BB/20 K (99 AB)

 

Overall. that's 122 BB/91 BB in 585 ABs.

 

Oh, and his current line is: 31/99, .313/.439/.545/.984.

 

Thanks, Cal. That had been my impression based on seeing a few game-stats this spring, that he was K'ing like crazy, even while facing some not-always-great nonconference teams. K'ing over 20% of AB, that's not a great sign. Interesting that his K rate has actually gotten worse each year.

 

Overall it seems fairly high for a college hitter but not horrible. Not a perfect hitter, obviusly.

[imb]

Freshman year: 45 BB/32 K (227 AB - can't get the exact PA)

Sophomore year: 56 BB/39 K (259 AB)

So far junior year: 21 BB/20 K (99 AB)

 

Overall. that's 122 BB/91 BB in 585 ABs.

 

Oh, and his current line is: 31/99, .313/.439/.545/.984.

 

Thanks, Cal. That had been my impression based on seeing a few game-stats this spring, that he was K'ing like crazy, even while facing some not-always-great nonconference teams. K'ing over 20% of AB, that's not a great sign. Interesting that his K rate has actually gotten worse each year.

 

Overall it seems fairly high for a college hitter but not horrible. Not a perfect hitter, obviusly.

 

In 129 plate appearances he's struck out 20 times, or 15.5% of the time. That's not too bad, and with 100+ plate appearances, he could get on a 3 or 4 game streak of no strike outs and then he's back to "having a great eye at the plate!"

[Mephistopheles]

Price vs #1 South Carolina

 

7.2 ip

8 h

3 er

10 k

2 bb

 

casey weathers has gone 4.1 innings with 7 ks in relief

[Mephistopheles]

NC State               IP  H  R ER BB SO AB BF  NP
--------------------------------------------------
Andrew Brackman.....  7.0  4  1  1  3  7 22 27 111

http://www.gopack.com//pics12/1024/EV/EVOGAAZPTWVAEIE.20070302172259.jpg

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Anyone know what Burgess has done thus far?

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Anyone know what Burgess has done thus far?

 

http://www.maxpreps.com/FanPages/TeamFrame.mxp/Florida/Boys_Varsity_Baseball_Spring_06-07/AreaID-7bcaf5fa-f8bd-4fe8-a970-f05012cd05b2/SchoolID-4c04e91c-5310-4a2f-b15e-261485ed7a63/Page-Stats

[Guest]

Anyone know what Burgess has done thus far?

 

http://www.maxpreps.com/FanPages/TeamFrame.mxp/Florida/Boys_Varsity_Baseball_Spring_06-07/AreaID-7bcaf5fa-f8bd-4fe8-a970-f05012cd05b2/SchoolID-4c04e91c-5310-4a2f-b15e-261485ed7a63/Page-Stats

26 BB in 45 AB's?!?

 

pitchers = scared

[Mephistopheles]

yeah hes been batting leadoff some this seasons - and still getting intentionally walked four times a game.

[texascub]

Can anyone tell me what kind of prospect Marco Lamonte is? He plays SS on the same team as Burgess. He hit .440 last year and is hitting .339/.426/.664/1.409 (32 points higher than Burgess) and he's got 5 HR this spring.

[NCCubFan]

Anyone know what Burgess has done thus far?

 

http://www.maxpreps.com/FanPages/TeamFrame.mxp/Florida/Boys_Varsity_Baseball_Spring_06-07/AreaID-7bcaf5fa-f8bd-4fe8-a970-f05012cd05b2/SchoolID-4c04e91c-5310-4a2f-b15e-261485ed7a63/Page-Stats

26 BB in 45 AB's?!?

 

pitchers = scared

Base clogger!

 

It's called HITTING, not walking.

 

[/Dusty]

[RammyFanny]

Youtube "Michael Burgess" if you want to see a nice low quality clip of an AB (behind home plate) against a very good pitcher (93 mph plus) where he gets an oppo single.

[The Q]

So, how do I break it to you Cub fans that David Price is a D-Rays fan who would prolly love to pitch for his favorite team. :twisted:

[RammyFanny]

So, how do I break it to you Cub fans that David Price is a D-Rays fan who would prolly love to pitch for his favorite team. :twisted:

 

By telling us your just kidding and that he wants to bleed cubbie blue? :wink:

[Outshined_One]

So, how do I break it to you Cub fans that David Price is a D-Rays fan who would prolly love to pitch for his favorite team. :twisted:

 

Liar! There are no Devil Rays fans!

[Rob]

So, how do I break it to you Cub fans that David Price is a D-Rays fan who would prolly love to pitch for his favorite team. :twisted:

 

Liar! There are no Devil Rays fans!

 

Jenn Sterger.

 

http://images.draysbay.com/images/admin/n5001050_32647148_6542_2_.jpg

 

She's the one on the far right.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

So, how do I break it to you Cub fans that David Price is a D-Rays fan who would prolly love to pitch for his favorite team. :twisted:

 

Liar! There are no Devil Rays fans!

 

Jenn Sterger.

 

http://images.draysbay.com/images/admin/n5001050_32647148_6542_2_.jpg

 

She's the one on the far right.

 

Those fans have nice eyes. 8-[

[texascub]

So, how do I break it to you Cub fans that David Price is a D-Rays fan who would prolly love to pitch for his favorite team. :twisted:

 

Liar! There are no Devil Rays fans!

 

Jenn Sterger.

 

http://images.draysbay.com/images/admin/n5001050_32647148_6542_2_.jpg

 

She's the one on the far right.

 

Those fans have nice eyes. 8-[

 

I didn't see any eyes...approximately where are they in the picture?

[Mephistopheles]

From what I hear, the Florida girls go crazy for Rocco Baldelli.

[RammyFanny]

Price vs. Alabama

 

9 IP/3 hits/10 K's/ 0 ER

[Guest]

Price vs. Alabama

 

9 IP/3 hits/10 K's/ 0 ER

BB?

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Price vs. Alabama

 

9 IP/3 hits/10 K's/ 0 ER

BB?

 

4.

[texascub]

Can anyone tell me what kind of prospect Marco Lamonte is? He plays SS on the same team as Burgess. He hit .440 last year and is hitting .339/.426/.664/1.409 (32 points higher than Burgess) and he's got 5 HR this spring.

 

Anyone?

[KingKongvs.Godzilla]

So, how do I break it to you Cub fans that David Price is a D-Rays fan who would prolly love to pitch for his favorite team. :twisted:

 

Liar! There are no Devil Rays fans!

 

Jenn Sterger.

 

http://images.draysbay.com/images/admin/n5001050_32647148_6542_2_.jpg

 

She's the one on the far right.

 

I do believe I'd hit it.

 

SEE HER BOOOOBS IN THE MAY 2006 ISSUE OF PLAAAAAYBOOOOOOY.

 

I wonder how she got her gig with Sports Illustrated....