2009 Draft & Signings Thread

[Outshined_One]

WE ARE NOT EXCITED YOU ASSHOLES.

[Guest]

Hey guys, it's not a big deal. I mean, the MLB Network guys love Brett Jackson so he must be a sure thing.

[CubsWin]

Let the hating begin...

[Hall7810]

HR liking the pick makes me distrust it that much more.

[Outshined_One]

He's not Tim Allen, but by gosh, it's Tool Time!

[Brian]

he's a

 

hitter

gamer

athlete

[imb]

hitter athlete instincts hits runs tools athlete 12-20 home runs hitter athlete gamer loves to compete loves to play ceiling reach it

[Post Count Padder]

Hey guys, it's not a big deal. I mean, the MLB Network guys love Brett Jackson so he must be a sure thing.

Haha, they said a 12-20 homer ceiling. We gotta great hitter on our hands.

[Outshined_One]

hitter athlete instincts hits runs tools athlete 12-20 home runs hitter athlete gamer loves to compete loves to play ceiling reach it

 

That about sums it up.

[Guest]

he's a

 

hitter

gamer

athlete

 

HE PLAYS BASEBALL!!

[Guest]

So whats the deal with Brett Jackson and why does he get Aaron Miles hate?

 

K's a lot, doesn't walk a lot. Hits for decent power but a lot of people seem to think he won't in the pros, sounds like he might have a hole in his swing or something

 

Sounds like a Rob Deer or Russ Branyan, or worse, Jason Dubois.

 

No. Jackson is a really good athlete, good speed, good defense.

 

Then why is he hated?

 

Because he has major contact issues with an aluminum bat.

[A-Cal]

so, we just took a [expletive] outfielder who projects to be a 4th outfielder?

[Mark Priors Calves]

i also want to punch everyone's face that's on the mlb network's set, especially that hart guy.

 

 

i know nothing about the pick, so i can't get upset or excited. but the fact that he's in the cub system makes me think he's less likely to be an impact player.

[Guest]

Focus Area Comments

Hitting ability: Jackson has a solid, balanced approach at the plate. He doesn't have a big load to the ball and sometimes looks like he's rushing a bit.

Power: Shows average raw power now, but the way he swings it, he doesn't tap into it. He slaps at the ball a little more as Cal's leadoff hitter. But he does have some pop in there.

Running speed: Has above-average speed, with a football player's stride; someone who runs hard.

Base running: It's OK and he should be able to steal some bases in the future.

Arm strength: Has a plus arm from the outfield.

Fielding: He's fine in center now, but if he gets bigger and slows down, he might have to move to a corner spot.

Range: Runs gap-to-gap well.

Physical Description: Jackson is a big, athletic outfielder with good overall body strength.

Medical Update: Healthy.

Strengths: Strength, athletic ability. Some hitting ability and good speed to go along with good overall actions in center field.

Weaknesses: Strikes out a little too often for a leadoff hitter, but can he hit for enough power to be a No. 3 type. If he gets bigger, he may not be able to stay in center.

Summary: It's not a great Draft class for college bats, particularly in the outfield, so one with the athleticism Jackson has is bound to be noticed. He runs well on both sides of the ball, has a decent approach at the plate and plays a good center field right now. Some may see him as a tweener who isn't a leadoff hitter or a No. 3 type. If he gets bigger he will have to move to a corner, where how much power he actually has becomes a bigger question. He's got more value if he can stay in center, and the team that takes him may be hoping he can stay put.

 

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/events/draft/y2009/reports.jsp?content=bjackson

 

Video in link.

[CubsWin]

"He's a bit of a misser."

[Iceblink]

And he's one weird dude: http://www.imbrettjackson.com/

[RedFlash]

I love the irrational hate that is being spewed to a young man. I realize the hatred is more geared towards the Cubs, but hate the Cubs not the player. I'm not thrilled with the pick, but oh well.

 

Don't worry guys, Jackson will be released or traded to another team in 3 years.

Edited June 10, 2009 by RedFlash

[Outshined_One]

so, we just took a [expletive] outfielder who projects to be a 4th outfielder?

 

Sounds about right.

[apete6]

I don't understand why we EVER draft outfielders when, until we win the WS, will never give them a chance to develop at the major league level, especially someone who won't get on base a ton and/or have a ton of power. Epic Fail.

[Rob]

Tim Wilken is 4-4 in picking something other than the best player available in the first round.

[TruffleShuffle]

Hey guys, it's not a big deal. I mean, the MLB Network guys love Brett Jackson so he must be a sure thing.

Haha, they said a 12-20 homer ceiling. We gotta great hitter on our hands.

 

yup, 12-20 homer ceiling, strikes out too much, might have to move out of CF. what are the positives here, other than him being a gamer and a competitor.

[Outshined_One]

Hey guys, it's not a big deal. I mean, the MLB Network guys love Brett Jackson so he must be a sure thing.

Haha, they said a 12-20 homer ceiling. We gotta great hitter on our hands.

 

yup, 12-20 homer ceiling, strikes out too much, might have to move out of CF. what are the positives here, other than him being a gamer and a competitor.

 

Athlete

[Guest]

Why the hell is there 15 minutes in between the first round and the compensation round?

[Derwood]

so.....a white Patterson/Pie?

[Hall7810]

Hey guys, it's not a big deal. I mean, the MLB Network guys love Brett Jackson so he must be a sure thing.

Haha, they said a 12-20 homer ceiling. We gotta great hitter on our hands.

 

yup, 12-20 homer ceiling, strikes out too much, might have to move out of CF. what are the positives here, other than him being a gamer and a competitor.

 

He runs like a football player?