2007 Draft Class

[UK1679666180]

Top 5 from Perfect Game...

 

1. David Price LHP Jr. L-L 6-5 215 Vanderbilt U. Murfreesboro, Tenn. Dodgers '04 (19) 8-26-85 Identified as a possible No. 1 overall pick when a freshman, he has cinched the deal with a combination of three-pitch stuff, command and makeup.

 

2. Rick Porcello RHP Sr. R-R 6-5 190 Seton Hall Prep Chester, N.J. (North Carolina ) 12-27-88

Porcello has done nothing to diminish his status as the top prep pitching prospect in the country, regularly throwing in the mid-90s late into games.

 

3. Josh Vitters 3B Sr. R-R 6-3 190 Cypress HS Anaheim, Calif. (Arizona State ) 8-27-89

Vitters is the consensus pick as the top high school hitter in this year’s class and is talked about as high as the third (Cubs) or fourth (Pirates) pick.

 

4. Matt Wieters C Jr. B-R 6-4 205 Georgia Tech Goose Creek , S.C. Never drafted 5-21-86

A dynamic two-way player as a sophomore, Wieters has focused his attention more on catching this year but hasn’t produced the numbers expected.

 

5. Ross Detwiler LHP Jr. R-L 6-4 180 Missouri State U. Wentzville, Mo. Never drafted 3-6-86

His team has crumbled around him, but the tall, lean lefty has showcased an electric arm with a fastball in the 92-95 mph and a filthy breaking ball.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

BA's Latest Draft Tracker (May 4th):

 

http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/draft/rankings/?rank=tracker

 

1. David Price, lhp, Vanderbilt (1)

2. Josh Vitters, 3b, Cypress (Calif.) HS (3)

3. Rick Porcello, rhp, Seton Hall Prep, West Orange, N.J. (5) - stock is up

4. Matt Wieters, c, Georgia Tech (2) - stock is down

5. Andrew Brackman, rhp, North Carolina State (6) - stock is up

6. Ross Detwiler, lhp, Missouri State (7)

7. Mike Moustakas, 3b/c, Chatsworth (Calif.) HS (16) - stock is rising fast

8. Daniel Moskos, lhp, Clemson (8)

9. Matt Harvey, rhp, Fitch HS, Groton, Conn. (4) - stock is down

10. Madison Bumgarner, lhp, South Caldwell HS, Hudson, N.C. (9) - stock is down

[Mephistopheles]

http://www.baseballamerica.com/chat/chat.php?id=2007050401&rnd=4

 

 

if youre here, flood

[TruffleShuffle]

i submitted three

[CaliforniaRaisin]

I submitted two, but I'm not Mike from Orlando, so I don't know if I have a chance at getting any questions answered.

[imb]

What's the latest on Owasso, Ok SS Pete Kozma? I've seen him play a handful of times this year and he's pretty impressive. The coaches say first to third round, but I'm not sure how trustworthy they are, to be honest.

[Mephistopheles]

dont know much about him, but with essentially the supplemental round being a full round, i guess early second round

[imb]

dont know much about him, but with essentially the supplemental round being a full round, i guess early second round

 

He can swing, but as far as in the field, I'm not sure. Every time I've done an Owasso game, they just strike everyone out, and he doesn't get much action.

 

He seemed fluid in the warmups, though. :!:

[TruffleShuffle]

no love for the cub questions yet :x

[Mephistopheles]

he answered yours...and we already knew that. what a waste...

[TruffleShuffle]

he answered yours...and we already knew that. what a waste...

 

i asked three... sorry if they weren't to your liking, next time i'll PM you my questions and you can give me a thumbs up or thumbs down on each one

[Mephistopheles]

 

Scherzer's Ft. Worth exhibition debut was rained out today. He'll pitch on Friday now.

 

Those Indy league hitters will have no idea how to hit his FB, if everything I've heard about the late life on his FB being true, they'll be in for a surprise.

 

It's a DH for the Cats today. Scherzer supposedly started the day game. Chadd Blasko's got the second game. Heh.l

[CoolHandLuke]

I asked a question to try and get him to explain that we should not be against drafting Vitters just because Ryan Harvey and Luis Montanez have sucked. Mainly for Vinestal.

[Mephistopheles]

Scherzer went 3 2/3 innings, 1 hit, 6 Ks.

[Mephistopheles]

Vanderbilt             IP  H  R ER BB SO AB BF  NP
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David Price.........  7.0 12  5  3  2  8 32 35 136
Casey Weathers......  2.0  1  0  0  4  3  6 11  52

[wolf stansson]

Scherzer went 3 2/3 innings, 1 hit, 6 Ks.

Hopefully contract fears make him fall to my guys.

[Vinestal]

I asked a question to try and get him to explain that we should not be against drafting Vitters just because Ryan Harvey and Luis Montanez have sucked. Mainly for Vinestal.

 

I guess Im ok with drafting him if Wilken likes him, different people making/influencing the draft picks now. Id personaly rather have a college guy but I trust the current brains behind the picks more so than in previous drafts. I just hope he has or can learn plate discipline if we select him.

 

btw I complain because I care, like most people here. My opinions may greatly differ from the norm here, but if we all thought the same way it wouldnt make for very interesting conversation. Id just like to see us with a guy that will succede for a change. Its been quite a while.

[Mephistopheles]

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

 

vs BC

[RammyFanny]

From the guy who runs brewerfan.net

 

Here are the candidates being thrown around with the top 5-10 picks:

 

Devil Rays

David Price is the main name here, but PGCC reported about a month or two ago that the D-Rays were also scouting Ross Detwiler, Matt Wieters and Andrew Brackman. I'm not sure if that has changed at all, but the D-Rays do continue to look at other top players across the nation, as they definitely don't want to limit their own negotiating power even if Price is ultimately their pick.

 

Royals

One thing seems to be for sure, the Royals won't take a third baseman. Starting pitching seems to be their target, with local talent Ross Detwiler a possibility as well as Seton Hall Prep star RHP Rick Porcello. Max Scherzer is a wild-card here, as I noted a few months ago, Scherzer may be watching what is happening this spring with wide eyes since no other college righty has stood up and separated themselves from the pack.

 

Cubs

The Cubs started hot and heavy on Matt Wieters, and since then have reportedly shifted most of their attention to prep 3B Josh Vitters, the best hitter available in this year's draft class. They also have been rumored to like Andrew Brackman given their usual interest in big, tall, hard-throwing college arms such as Grant Johnson, Jeff Zamazdija, Luke Hagerty and others.

 

Pirates

The Pirates reportedly were on Vitters from day one, so they're probably pretty bummed to learn that the Cubs are all over him. Goldstein threw out Detwiler as a possibility, which makes sense since the Pirates always seem to like drafting college pitchers, particularly lefties. No other names really tossed around here, but their system and big-league team definitely could use more impact bats, so don't be surprised to see Jason Heyward or even a sleeper like Kevin Ahrens here.

 

Orioles

The O's have been hot on two players this spring: Canadian RHP Phillippe Aumont and Clemson LHP Daniel Moskos. Most seem to agree that they will avoid the Boras cllients, as most of the teams this early will.

 

Nationals

Mike Rizzo comes from the D-Backs to take over the Nats drafting duties, so don't rule out any Boras clients here due to signability. But the Nationals (and Expos), now under Jim Bowden, have never been shy about taking high school pitchers. Phillippe Aumont is a popular name here, but keep an eye on fellow prep RHPs Rick Porcello, Matt Harvey, Blake Beaven and prep LHP Madison Bumgarner. Don't rule out Max Scherzer.

 

Brewers

The Brewers of course have now been tied to prep IF Mike Moustakas, a big left-handed bat that is tearing up the SoCal high school circuit. College LHPs Detwiler and Moskos have been linked to the Brewers, as well as prep LHP Bumgarner. I don't see them taking a prep pitcher two years in a row, and the first college arm they take in round one under Jack Z's direction will be the first. That's why I think a prep bat is their target, and if it isn't Moustakas, my money is on Jason Heyward or Michael Burgess. I think Todd Frazier is a lot like Ryan Braun at the same stage, and is a sleeper to watch here.

 

Rockies

The Rockies have been linked to many of the prep bats I mentioned in regards to the Brewers just above, adding Moustakas' teammate, 3B Matt Dominguez. Tennessee CF Julio Borbon has also been mentioned as a possibility, but I just don't see him going this high given his struggles this spring. Jim Callis pointed out that the Rockies haven't gone above slot since 2000, so don't look for them to overpay to get someone that falls. I'm guessing with the Rockies IF relatively set for a long, long time, the OF would be a bigger target.

 

Diamondbacks

The big question for the D-Backs is whether they sign Max Scherzer. Former Brewers crosschecker Tom Allison is now the D-Backs scouting director, so it's hard to tell what their approach will be. If they sign Scherzer, they may look for a budget pick, and either way Allison may employ the same slot-value approach that Jack Z. has in Milwaukee. That also means they won't be shy about taking a prep pitcher, of which there could be some mighty good ones to choose from here.

 

Giants

This pick seems to be all about lefty slugger Beau Mills, as the Giants have a history selecting players from Lewis-Clark State. Mills could very well be a perfect fit for the Giants, given McCovey cove and all, and may be the left-handed slugger summoned to "replace" Barry Bonds one day. The Giants, like the D-Backs, might also be in a great position to grab a prep pitcher here, as the success of Matt Cain certainly won't prevent them from doing so. One thing to keep in mind is that the Giants have quite a few extra, early picks, a position they're not used to being in, so don't expect them to pursue a big-money player that has fallen.

 

Most seem to agree at this point in time that Matt Wieters and Andrew Brackman are pretty good candidates to fall. I really, really wish the Brewers would be ready to pounce on Wieters, but since they are one of the teams that adhere to the slot values (keep in mind they have passed on players such as Mike Pelfrey, Luke Hochevar, Jered Weaver and Stephen Drew in the past), I doubt they will.

I was saying boo-urns

[RammyFanny]

I don't want to directly post any of this since you need to be a BA member to get it, but if you go to this Cards board they frequently update what BA and sites like those have to say. If you go to this link you'll see BA's latest update (draft rankings) with the blurbs that they have on each.

 

http://www.stltoday.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=437387&postdays=0&postorder=asc&&start=488

 

Vitters has had pnuemonia and just got back into action recently, homering twice on May 2nd.

[YearofDaCubs]

I want Vitters.

[RammyFanny]

A storyline behind the hole Vitters thing that I find ironic is how Pittsburgh had seemed set on him for a long time now. Funny how we already stole their 3b of the future, and we might do it again (even though we might switch his positions.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Wieters had a big day today, 4-5 with a BB, HR, and 5 RBI. His up to the second line: .371/.500/.618

[Mephistopheles]

A storyline behind the hole Vitters thing that I find ironic is how Pittsburgh had seemed set on him for a long time now. Funny how we already stole their 3b of the future, and we might do it again (even though we might switch his positions.

 

isnt Neil Walker their 3b of the future these days, or did they move him to the OF?

[Drew Doughty]

A storyline behind the hole Vitters thing that I find ironic is how Pittsburgh had seemed set on him for a long time now. Funny how we already stole their 3b of the future, and we might do it again (even though we might switch his positions.

 

isnt Neil Walker their 3b of the future these days, or did they move him to the OF?

 

i thought he was a catcher. i also thought he tore ligaments in his elbow but i can't remember any specific article that mentioned it.