BA May 23rd Top 100 Draft Prospects & Scouting Reports

[Outshined_One]

Prospects

Stats & Scouting Reports

 

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[WindyCity]

Prospects

Stats & Scouting Reports

 

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Yes -- can you tell us more about players #1 - #100? :mrgreen:

[Outshined_One]

Prospects

Stats & Scouting Reports

 

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Yes -- can you tell us more about players #1 - #100? :mrgreen:

 

They are ranked in sequential order from first to last. Save for Luke Hochevar, they all attend some form of academic institution, whether it's a high school, junior college, or college. Some are hitters, some are pitchers, and some are both! What's more, some of them are raw with tremendous ceilings while others are polished with more limited ceilings!

 

:P

 

That said, this seems to be a down year for Virginia, a favorite Cubs haunt. Jeffress would be a nice pick at 13, but after that, the pickings are a bit slim.

[Mephistopheles]

The top 200 are now posted, with scouting reports. They also have their draft tracker (no sub.).

 

Yeah the Cubs draft a lot out of VCU. VCU has a couple top 10 round players this year, ditto for next season. The big name in Virginia these days is Sean Doolittle, with good reason. As long as there is not another power hitter coming from Dunedin High School, I think we'll be okay. We've got to that well three times and drawn three blanks if you include Jimbo.

[dnana86]

Can we get a rundown on Rowell, Snider and Conger since those seem to be the three Cub targets? Thanks.

[Outshined_One]

Rowell

-Plays SS, but has a large enough body that he'll likely be moved to 3B or OF, seeing as how his arm is above average.

-Terrific power that rates 70 on the 20-80 scale.

-Smooth swing.

-Left handed hitter.

-Pretty good at spraying the ball around the field.

-How his power will translate into game situations is going to be key.

-Good idea of the strike zone, not afraid to take a walk.

 

Snider

-Large body, played RB in high school and would have transitioned to LB in college.

-Listed as 6' 220, but is closer to 240.

-Left handed hitter.

-Terrific swing, great bat speed, good use of his wrists and hands.

-Plenty of power to go around.

-Hangs well against lefties for some one his age.

-Classy guy, great work ethic, helps out in the community, and has good grades.

-Speed isn't all that great, neither his arm. Probably ends up at 1B or in LF.

 

Conger

-Had defensive issues at C last year, but has improved a good deal this year to about average.

-Very good arm strength, wants to keep improving behind the dish.

-Terrific power, makes good contact.

-Comparable to Daric Barton with less pure hitting and more power.

-Might be moved to 1B or OF if he has problems sticking behind the dish.

-Not considered especially patient, needs to work on his idea of the strike zone.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Andy Oliver(BA's #101 prospect) goes to HS about 10 minutes away from where I went to school. He never pitched against us when we played them(FTR, we were always better), but some of the kids I played with faced him and summer ball and weren't impressed. Also of note, the competition Oliver is facing is pretty terrible. The other big Ohio prospect from Walsh Jesuit is facing players that are worlds better.

[Mephistopheles]

Snider and Rowell also have a good approach at the plate, contrary to most of the Cubs top flight power projects. Snider's supposedly on JP Riccardis short list, which is almost unheard of because hes an HS bat.

[Brian]

I know this doesn't exactly fit here, but since we are getting short reviews of BA content, anybody care to give a little review of what BA has to say about Sean Gallagher in the article about him that's on the front page?

 

Thanks.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

I know this doesn't exactly fit here, but since we are getting short reviews of BA content, anybody care to give a little review of what BA has to say about Sean Gallagher in the article about him that's on the front page?

 

Thanks.

 

A comparison of Gallagher and Gaby Hernandez. Gallagher has the advantage in maturity (more advanced, better poise and presence), has a sharper breaking ball and better FB command (though it only rates as an average FB - he has less velocity on it than Gaby). Hernandez has more projectability; Gallagher's has filled out.

 

Overall, Sean has the advantage in the comparison.

[Mephistopheles]

Hasn't Sean gotten that velocity up to 90-91, consistently, this season?

[Outshined_One]

Hasn't Sean gotten that velocity up to 90-91, consistently, this season?

 

I've heard varying reports that his fastball has gone up a tick this season and that he's reincorporated a very good slider into his arsenal.

[texascub]

Outshined, what was BA's take on 3B Chris Marrero?

[Mephistopheles]

Paraphrasing:

 

- 70 power (on 80 scale)

- good body

- plus on all five tools

- decent plate discipline

- good pitch recognition

- has problems with outside pitches

- very good arm, but some scouts see him as a future LF/1B.

[KingKongvs.Godzilla]

Anything on Brad Lincoln and Cory Rasmus? My two favorite pitching prospects in the draft.

[Outshined_One]

Anything on Brad Lincoln and Cory Rasmus? My two favorite pitching prospects in the draft.

 

Yep!

 

Brad Lincoln

-Most likely going to be selected in the Top 5.

-Works 91-93, touches high 90s and can do so in later innings.

-Terrific curve with a developing change.

-Bulldog mentality, aggressive against hitters.

-On the smaller side (6', 200 lbs), but has a good enough body that endurance should not be a major factor.

-Also has spent plenty of time as a hitter, could be moved to 3B or the OF if his arm fails him and has the power to make the move.

 

Cory Rasmus

-Hit 97 this past fall.

-Strong frame (6'0 195 lbs) means he's already well-developed and should move quickly, but that his ceiling is limited.

-Delivery has quite a bit of effort when he tries to dial it up. His arm and mechanics could be cleaned up a bit, too.

-His fastball, slider, and change all project as plus pitches.

-Good approach to the game, doesn't fold under pressure.

-Could go anywhere from the 2nd to 5th round.

[mg420]

Anything on Brad Lincoln and Cory Rasmus? My two favorite pitching prospects in the draft.

 

Yep!

 

Brad Lincoln

-Most likely going to be selected in the Top 5.

-Works 91-93, touches high 90s and can do so in later innings.

-Terrific curve with a developing change.

-Bulldog mentality, aggressive against hitters.

-On the smaller side (6', 200 lbs), but has a good enough body that endurance should not be a major factor.

-Also has spent plenty of time as a hitter, could be moved to 3B or the OF if his arm fails him and has the power to make the move.

 

Cory Rasmus

-Hit 97 this past fall.

-Strong frame (6'0 195 lbs) means he's already well-developed and should move quickly, but that his ceiling is limited.

-Delivery has quite a bit of effort when he tries to dial it up. His arm and mechanics could be cleaned up a bit, too.

-His fastball, slider, and change all project as plus pitches.

-Good approach to the game, doesn't fold under pressure.

-Could go anywhere from the 2nd to 5th round.

 

whi is 6' 200 lbs on the smaller side but 6'1 195 is described as a strong frame??

[Outshined_One]

Anything on Brad Lincoln and Cory Rasmus? My two favorite pitching prospects in the draft.

 

Yep!

 

Brad Lincoln

-Most likely going to be selected in the Top 5.

-Works 91-93, touches high 90s and can do so in later innings.

-Terrific curve with a developing change.

-Bulldog mentality, aggressive against hitters.

-On the smaller side (6', 200 lbs), but has a good enough body that endurance should not be a major factor.

-Also has spent plenty of time as a hitter, could be moved to 3B or the OF if his arm fails him and has the power to make the move.

 

Cory Rasmus

-Hit 97 this past fall.

-Strong frame (6'0 195 lbs) means he's already well-developed and should move quickly, but that his ceiling is limited.

-Delivery has quite a bit of effort when he tries to dial it up. His arm and mechanics could be cleaned up a bit, too.

-His fastball, slider, and change all project as plus pitches.

-Good approach to the game, doesn't fold under pressure.

-Could go anywhere from the 2nd to 5th round.

 

whi is 6' 200 lbs on the smaller side but 6'1 195 is described as a strong frame??

 

I believe it's muscle and being shape. Lincoln and Rasmus both have bodies that should be able to hold up over a season, but both are on the shorter/smaller side of what scouts look for in pitchers.

[CheeseHead Cubs Fan]

Would you please provide insight on Anthony (Tony) Butler out of Oak Creek High School in Wisconsin. I have coached against his team the past 3 years and watched him develop. An amazing arm that hits 90's with ease.

 

I got up close last week and sat behind 4 scouts at his game, he hit 93 in the first inning, lighting the gun at 95 by the 5th to go along with his 19 K's in the game. He stands 6'7 and has a nasty curve, respectable change and dominate FB.

 

From what I understand, Cincy is high on him and he is headed out to pre-draft camps around the midwest so other teams can look at him.

 

Thoughts???

[Outshined_One]

Would you please provide insight on Anthony (Tony) Butler out of Oak Creek High School in Wisconsin. I have coached against his team the past 3 years and watched him develop. An amazing arm that hits 90's with ease.

 

I got up close last week and sat behind 4 scouts at his game, he hit 93 in the first inning, lighting the gun at 95 by the 5th to go along with his 19 K's in the game. He stands 6'7 and has a nasty curve, respectable change and dominate FB.

 

From what I understand, Cincy is high on him and he is headed out to pre-draft camps around the midwest so other teams can look at him.

 

Thoughts???

 

Really? BA doesn't have him in the Top 200 on their prospects list. Seidel is the only Wisconsin guy ranked in the Top 200.

 

According to them, his fastball is in the high 80s and peaks at 90. He has a good breaking pitch otherwise, but his delivery brings about a large degree of effort and stress on his shoulder. He has a strong commitment to Arkansas, so he might be a tough sign.

[CheeseHead Cubs Fan]

Would you please provide insight on Anthony (Tony) Butler out of Oak Creek High School in Wisconsin. I have coached against his team the past 3 years and watched him develop. An amazing arm that hits 90's with ease.

 

I got up close last week and sat behind 4 scouts at his game, he hit 93 in the first inning, lighting the gun at 95 by the 5th to go along with his 19 K's in the game. He stands 6'7 and has a nasty curve, respectable change and dominate FB.

 

From what I understand, Cincy is high on him and he is headed out to pre-draft camps around the midwest so other teams can look at him.

 

Thoughts???

 

Really? BA doesn't have him in the Top 200 on their prospects list. Seidel is the only Wisconsin guy ranked in the Top 200.

 

According to them, his fastball is in the high 80s and peaks at 90. He has a good breaking pitch otherwise, but his delivery brings about a large degree of effort and stress on his shoulder. He has a strong commitment to Arkansas, so he might be a tough sign.

 

And the gun I read was from the ARK scout. Last Sat. evening in West Bend agains South Milwaukee, the kid look sick...K'd 19 only giving up 1 hit. I heard numorous ... "WOW's" from the 3 other scouts...

 

We shall see... we shall see!

[texascub]

Would you please provide insight on Anthony (Tony) Butler out of Oak Creek High School in Wisconsin. I have coached against his team the past 3 years and watched him develop. An amazing arm that hits 90's with ease.

 

I got up close last week and sat behind 4 scouts at his game, he hit 93 in the first inning, lighting the gun at 95 by the 5th to go along with his 19 K's in the game. He stands 6'7 and has a nasty curve, respectable change and dominate FB.

 

From what I understand, Cincy is high on him and he is headed out to pre-draft camps around the midwest so other teams can look at him.

 

Thoughts???

 

Here is Brewerfan.net's take on him. He looks promising, but they've only got him ranked #121 overall. Reading his report, he reminds me of a lighter Andy Sisco.

[CheeseHead Cubs Fan]

Would you please provide insight on Anthony (Tony) Butler out of Oak Creek High School in Wisconsin. I have coached against his team the past 3 years and watched him develop. An amazing arm that hits 90's with ease.

 

I got up close last week and sat behind 4 scouts at his game, he hit 93 in the first inning, lighting the gun at 95 by the 5th to go along with his 19 K's in the game. He stands 6'7 and has a nasty curve, respectable change and dominate FB.

 

From what I understand, Cincy is high on him and he is headed out to pre-draft camps around the midwest so other teams can look at him.

 

Thoughts???

 

Here is Brewerfan.net's take on him. He looks promising, but they've only got him ranked #121 overall. Reading his report, he reminds me of a lighter Andy Sisco.

 

Yes, I also found this....

Anthony Butler is a 2006 LHP with a 6'7'', 206 lb. frame from Oak Creek WI, who attends Oak Creek HS. Big League profile body. Top level athlete. Excellent downward plane from extended high 3/4's release. Very good extension. Repeats delivery. Fastball up to 90 mph, explodes on hitters. Sharp 75 CB with downer bite. Throws cutter with SL action. Developing change up. Has everything a pro scout is looking for; velo, breaking ball, body, projection. Very good student. Signed with Arkansas.

 

I enjoyed watching him throw, it was a nice warm evening and I was even suprised he hit 93 in the first. 95 later in the game.

 

On a side note, I would like him to be drafted so the road to a state title doesn't run through Oak Creek.

[Skers and Cubbies]

Not to be to big a homer but could you give a quick synopsis of Nebraska's "outlaw Indian " Joba chamberlain. Possibly Tony Watson if he made it( sorry that has been written drunk after the debacle in lincoln over the last two days.)

 

Anyway if they fall there could you please give a breif summary.

Thankyou.

[Outshined_One]

Joba Chamberlain

-Has the kind of body (6'3, 225 lbs) scouts like.

-Throws four pitches (92-94 fastball, slider, curve, change) which could all be plus pitches down the line.

-Has had to struggle with injuries in the past, but seems to be back to form.

-Seems to have a good feel for pitching, knowing how to work hitters in the inside with little fear.

-Should be reasonably signable and should go in the Top 10.

 

Tony Watson

-Much like Chamberlain, a large frame (6'4, 210 lbs) makes scouts quite happy, especially considering he still has some filling out to do and he throws left handed.

-Works in the high 80s with his fastball, which has plenty of movement. Good change, inconsistent slider.

-Has very little in the way of background issues or problems, consummate team player who is well-liked.

-Biggest question for him is a torn labrum prior to his freshman year. He's come back from it, but that kind of injury merits scrutiny.

-Likely to go in the first five rounds and should be signed without much trouble if he goes there.