2006 Draft Discussion Thread

[sweetpeteman]

Mil - Jeffress

[WindyCity]

Colvin: He has a good hitting approach but sometimes is too agressive...

 

Not a lot of power, good speed...

 

:cry: :cry: :cry:

[Outshined_One]

does anybody know anything on this guy?

 

Clemson was one of the hottest teams down the stretch and into the playoffs this year. This guy started out the season ice cold, but has managed to get red hot.

 

Basically, he's good all around with developing power.

[CubinNY]

Colvin: He has a good hitting approach but sometimes is too agressive...

 

Not a lot of power, good speed...

 

Wasn't Wilkens supposed to have some moderating effect on Hendry???

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Wow., Cubs.

[YearofDaCubs]

via MLB.."this ranks the biggest surprise in the 1st draft. "

[Jon]

Drabek goes to Texas.

[goonys evil twin]

So this guy "has the body" but he hasn't hit and shouldn't have been taken so early.

 

Great.

[Outshined_One]

I'm trying to dig up his stats. I'm curious if this guy has anything even resembling patience...

[Outshined_One]

Drabek goes to Texas.

 

Philly.

[sporrer17]

The guy on MLB.com said Colvin was the biggest surprise so far, but that he may be "just scratching the surface on what he can do". I like it...a college player with potential. 8)

[WindyCity]

Drabek goes to Texas.

 

He goes to Philly actually.

[Jon]

I fail to see the point of taking a project guy who's a college graduate with #13.

[C.C.]

Why is this kid a 1st rounder? I don't get this pick at all. Disappointed.

[Guest]

BA's 170th ranked prospect in the draft.

 

Ugh.

[CubinNY]

The guy on MLB.com said Colvin was the biggest surprise so far, but that he may be "just scratching the surface on what he can do". I like it...a college player with potential. 8)

 

So another high risk/high reward pick.

[YearofDaCubs]

Why is this kid a 1st rounder? I don't get this pick at all. Disappointed.

Honestly, with the cubs when are we not dissapointed?

[BeerHere]

Hmmmmmm

 

Hopefully someone saw something.

 

:cyclopsani:

[YearofDaCubs]

BA's 170th ranked prospect in the draft.

 

Ugh.

WOW.

[Outshined_One]

Haha, his video on Clemson's baseball site is set to Alice in Chains' "Man in the Box". Kid can't be all that bad. 8)

 

http://clemsontigers.cstv.com/sports/m-basebl/mtt/colvin_tyler00.html

 

Link to his profile.

[Derwood]

anyone have a link to player bios for this draft?

[Guest]

170. Tyler Colvin, of

School: Clemson. Class: Jr.

Hometown: North Augusta, S.C..

B-T: L-L. Ht.: 6-3. Wt.: 190. Birthdate: 9/5/85.

Scouting Report: Colvin was the hottest hitter coming down the stretch for one of college baseball's hottest teams. It's redemption for a player who finished 2005 in a 4-for-39 slump. Colvin took a 15-game hitting streak into the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament, as his tools start turning into production. Colvin's timing couldn't be better, as scouts are looking for any college hitters who have tools and are performing. Colvin doesn't have a tool that stands out, but as he has gained strength he has been able to repeat his smooth lefthanded swing more readily, and he's added power to be average in that department. He's an above-average runner and an efficient basestealer who plays a solid left field. Colvin's arm is average. While he doesn't stand out, he has shown fewer and fewer weaknesses this spring, and some scouts estimated he would go in the first three rounds.

AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB

.324 210 45 68 19 5 9 44 15

[Derwood]

170. Tyler Colvin, of

School: Clemson. Class: Jr.

Hometown: North Augusta, S.C..

B-T: L-L. Ht.: 6-3. Wt.: 190. Birthdate: 9/5/85.

Scouting Report: Colvin was the hottest hitter coming down the stretch for one of college baseball's hottest teams. It's redemption for a player who finished 2005 in a 4-for-39 slump. Colvin took a 15-game hitting streak into the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament, as his tools start turning into production. Colvin's timing couldn't be better, as scouts are looking for any college hitters who have tools and are performing. Colvin doesn't have a tool that stands out, but as he has gained strength he has been able to repeat his smooth lefthanded swing more readily, and he's added power to be average in that department. He's an above-average runner and an efficient basestealer who plays a solid left field. Colvin's arm is average. While he doesn't stand out, he has shown fewer and fewer weaknesses this spring, and some scouts estimated he would go in the first three rounds.

AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB

.324 210 45 68 19 5 9 44 15

 

sweet, where did you get that?

[Outshined_One]

Uh oh...

 

From his profile:

 

Head Coach Jack Leggett on Colvin: "Tyler was one of our most improved players in the fall, and he has gotten a lot stronger. He has a chance to hit for more power this year, but his game is really as a slash hitter and hitting the ball into the gaps along with running aggressively on the bases. He's an excellent defensive player, and he has a good feel for the bunt game. He has the total package, and we look for him to have a great year."

[CP_414]

Colvin was ranked 170th in the last BA. He hit .324, 45 runs, 68 hits, 19 2b, 5 3b, 9hr's, 44 rbi's, 15 sb's at Clemson in his junior year. No word on walks or OBP.

 

 

I dunno about that one.