2013 Draft Day Thread + Cubs Picks Discussion

[cbbryan]

12th Round Selection

 

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Trevor Clifton

6'6" 190lbs.

Bats/Throws: R/R

Heritage HS

Maryville, TN

 

Long and slender athletic build, projects well physically. Compact arm action, multi-piece delivery, 3/4's arm slot, some effort on release. Fastball topped at 91 mph, mostly straight, change up best present pitch, very good feel and nice late life, soft present curveball spin, tends to slow on release, throws strikes with curveball as well. Has the arm strength and pitches to keep improving with some adjustments.

 

There's video of his delivery here: http://www.perfectgame.org/players/playerprofile.aspx?ID=297696

[ctcf]

Holy [expletive] that kid looks lankier than I am.

[Tangled Up in Plaid]

That is one skinny dude. Put him on an HGH regimen stat.

[cbbryan]

That is one skinny dude. Put him on an HGH regimen stat.

[cbbryan]

A Run on Trevors for the Cubs

[Tangled Up in Plaid]

Graham is a right-hander with a strong, durable pitcher's build. He's a junior at Franklin Pierce University after transferring this fall from Florida Tech. Graham's fastball velocity fluctuates but scouts believe he has a future average fastball and just a lightly-used curve. He has a strong changeup that sinks down on the third-base corner against lefties and cuts away vs. righties. His current stuff indicates he's most likely to be a reliever in pro ball, and his hard-nosed mentality makes him attractive to teams.

 

From MLB.com. Not in BA top 500.

[Guest]

Graham is BA's 6th best prospect in New Hampshire.

 

Franklin Pierce made it to the Division II College World Series, largely on the back of righthander Trevor Graham. He is not as good a prospect as lefthander Steven Hathaway, but he has three average pitches that he throws for strikes. In 110 innings, Graham was 10-2, 1.63 with 123 strikeouts and 21 walks.

[cbbryan]

Round 13

 

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Trevor Graham

6'3" 220lbs

11/21/91

Franklin Pierce University(NH)

 

 

Graham is a right-hander with a strong, durable pitcher's build. He's a junior at Franklin Pierce University after transferring this fall from Florida Tech. Graham's fastball velocity fluxuates but scouts believe he has a future average fastball and just a lightly-used curve. He has a strong changeup that sinks down on the third-base corner against lefties and cuts away vs. righties. His current stuff indicates he's most likely to be a reliever in pro ball, and his hard-nosed mentality makes him attractive to teams.

 

High School: Attended Sebastian River High School in Sebastian, Fla…played baseball for the Sharks…on the bump, he tossed one perfect game and three no-hitters…went 16-8 overall with over 150 strikeouts…hit four home runs…awarded 2010 Shark Baseball MVP, all-area and was a 2010 senior all-star…also earned a spot on the junior all-star team in 2009…listed on the A/B Honor Roll and was in the Top 12-percent of his class…graduated with honors.

 

Personal: Son of Allen and Libby Graham…chose Florida Tech for its academics and athletics…would like to be a pharmacist after he graduates…enjoys going to the gym and supporting UFC…favorite athlete is Chipper Jones…admires Lance Armstrong for battling cancer and continuing to do what he loves…favorite word of wisdom is “Livestrong”…lists his favorite book as Hatchet by Gary Paulsen…favorite movie is “Anchorman,” featuring his favorite actor, Will Ferrell…likes listening to country, specifically Kenny Chesney…favorite vacation spot is Alaska…one day he would like to visit Rome.

[Tangled Up in Plaid]

He kind of looks like Scumbag Steve.

[ctcf]

He kind of looks like Scumbag Steve.

 

hahahahaha

[ctcf]

Holy [expletive] that's the best name the Cubs will draft this year.

[Guest]

14th rounder: Daniel Poncedeleon, RHP, Houston

 

BA rank - 332:

 

A 24th-round pick by the Rays in 2010 out of a California high school, Poncedeleon began his college career at Arizona. After pitching just three innings as a freshman, he transferred to Cypress (Calif.) JC and went in the 38th round to the Reds last June. He turned down the pros again to attend Houston, where he has shown solid stuff. The 6-foot-4, 195-pounder owns an 88-91 mph fastball that peaks at 94 and can flash sliders with tight, late break. He has aptitude for throwing a changeup as well. Poncedeleon three-pitch mix isn't as effective as it should be because his control and command are suspect. Scouts also question his competitiveness and toughness.

 

MLB.com:

 

This righty has plenty of raw arm strength that helps his fastball stay in the 90-93 mph range, though he loses some of the zip on his heater when he's in the set position. He throws a four-seamer that runs downhill and a two-seamer that has some run and occasional sink. His curve has 12-6 break, and scouts consider him a thrower with fair pitchability. He projects to develop well physically, and has flashy stuff but it can be inconsistent at times. His arm action and delivery mechanics may make him better suited for the bullpen at the next level

[Tangled Up in Plaid]

Ponce de León!

[ctcf]

A+++ work by the front office there. He needs to make the majors so I can buy that shirsey.

[Guest]

Graham: 110.1 IP, 1.63 ERA, 76 H, 2 HR, 123/21 K/BB

 

Poncedeleon (!): 86.2 IP, 4.47 ERA, 94 H, 62/34 K/BB

[cbbryan]

14th Round Selection

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Daniel Poncedeleon

6'4" 195 lbs

RHP

 

 

JUNIOR (2013)

Highly regarded as a top pitching prospect in C-USA...Had a strong debut season for the Cougars...Finished 7-5 with a 4.47 ERA...Tied for the team lead with 15 starts...Totaled 86.2 innings for second-most on team...Struck out 62 hitters...Was 5-1 in C-USA action with a 4.15 ERA in eight starts...After opening the year 0-2 as Houston's Sunday starter, he moved to the Friday role and excelled, notching four straight wins...First Cougar win came vs. Texas A&M-CC (March 8)...Pitched 7.0 innings with five strikeouts and combined for a shutout in the 13-0 win...Second win came vs. New Orleans (March 15) and third vs. East Carolina (March 22)...Had back-to-back eight strikeout games, vs. ECU and at Memphis (March 29)...Pitched a complete-game, five hitter with eight strikeouts and no walks - allowing just an unearned run at Memphis en route to being named C-USA Pitcher of the Week (April 1)...Went on to record wins vs. Rice (April 19), tossing 5.2 innings with four strikeouts, at Tulane (May 3) and vs. Southern Miss (May 16)

 

PREVIOUS COLLEGE

Played his freshman season at the University of Arizona...Played his sophomore season at Cypress Junior College...Drafted in the 38th round of the 2012 Amateur Baseball draft by the Cincinnati Reds

 

LA MIRADA HIGH SCHOOL

Lettered one season for the Matadors under head coach Kim Brooks...Named 2010 All-Athlete of the Year...2010 First Team All-League pitcher...Drafted in the 24th round of the 2010 Amateur Baseball draft by the Tampa Bay Rays...2009 football league MVP

 

PERSONAL

Full name is Daniel Robert Poncedeleon...Born January 16, 1992 in Anaheim, California...Son of Ramon and Mary Poncedeleon...Has three sisters, Jackie, Bianca and Julia...Enjoys playing basketball, surfing and beach volleyball...Majoring in health

[ScrubMD]

You think they'd let Bryant and Poncedeleon switch names?

[Guest]

15th round was Michael Wagner, San Diego RHP, 6-4 200 lbs

 

2013: 89 IP, 4.55 ERA, 94 H, 8 HR, 84/32 K/BB

 

Wagner was San Diego's closer for most of his sophomore year, but while he moved into the rotation in 2013 and served as the Toreros' ace, some see his future back in the bullpen as a setup type. He does have a three-pitch mix from a good pitching frame. His sinking fastball will generate ground-ball outs and his changeup is a legitimate weapon. His breaking ball isn't as good, but has the chance to be a Major League average offering in the future. His pitchability allows his stuff to play up, as does his outstanding mound presence. Wagner's size and overall package of stuff may allow him to start his pro career in a rotation, with the team taking him knowing that a life as a reliever is a pretty good fall-back option.

 

Is it me or are we heavily drafting guys with strong changeups this year?

[Guest]

15th rounder - Kris Bryan's teammate RHP Michael Wagner -

 

BA rank 192:

 

Wagner spent most of his first two seasons in a relief role, ranking second in Division I with 19 saves as a sophomore before moving into the rotation at season's end. He opened this season as USD's Friday starter but moved back to the bullpen after 11 starts, and scouts think he's better suited to relieve despite his three-pitch repertoire. As a starter, he works in the 88-91 mph range with plus life on his sinker, but his stuff is crisper in shorter stints. He commands his fastball to both sides of the plate, pitches to contact and gets plenty of groundball outs. His solid-average slider can be a swing-and-miss pitch, and he is comfortable throwing his average changeup to righties as well as lefties. He has a durable 6-foot-4, 185-pound build and a sound delivery. Wagner's stuff isn't overpowering, but he has good feel for pitching and poise in tight spots, making him a good fit in relief. Some scouts like Wagner as high as the second round, but the consensus places him closer to the fifth to seventh round.

 

I liked him a lot as a reliever.

[cbbryan]

15th Round Selection

 

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Michael Wagner

6'4" 200lbs

RHP

Centennial HS

Las Vegas, NV

 

Wagner was San Diego's closer for most of his sophomore year, but while he moved into the rotation in 2013 and served as the Toreros' ace, some see his future back in the bullpen as a setup type. He does have a three-pitch mix from a good pitching frame. His sinking fastball will generate ground-ball outs and his changeup is a legitimate weapon. His breaking ball isn't as good, but has the chance to be a Major League average offering in the future. His pitchability allows his stuff to play up, as does his outstanding mound presence. Wagner's size and overall package of stuff may allow him to start his pro career in a rotation, with the team taking him knowing that a life as a reliever is a pretty good fall-back option.

 

SOPHOMORE (2012): Was a second-team All-American selection by the NCBWA, a third-team All-America selection by Baseball America and a WCC Honorable Mention selection after appearing in 31 games (two starts) serving primarily as the Toreros closer... In 59.1 innings pitched went 5-2 with a 2.58 ERA while saving 19 games, striking out 53 batters, and allowing zero home runs... Made his first start of the season May 15 at UC Irvine, pitching four scoreless innings to earn the win.

 

FRESHMAN (2011): Earned All-WCC Freshman Honors with two game starts and 15 game appearances as a right-handed pitcher...with an ERA of 2.97 in 30.1 innings at work with 28 strikeouts...had his first start and longest outing of four innings pitched against New Orleans (4/3/2011)...recorded his best outing on May 1, 2011, in the win over Saint Mary's with six strikeouts in just two innings of work.

 

HIGH SCHOOL: Played baseball at Centennial High School...was named second-team All-State, second-team All-Sunset Division and first-team All-Northwest Conference as a senior after posting a 4-5 record with a 2.21 ERA...as a junior, he was named second-team All-Sunset Division, and first-team All-Northwest Conference after posting a 5-2 record with a 2.50 ERA...in his sophomore season, he was named first-team All-Northwest Conference, first-team All-Sunset Division and second-team All-Southern Nevada after going 6-2 with a 2.05 ERA...and as a freshman, he posted a perfect 5-0 record with a 3.95 ERA...he was drafted in the 28th round of the 2010 MLB June draft by the Boston Red Sox.

 

PERSONAL: Michael Wagner was born on October 3, 1991...he is the son of Ralph and Debbie Wagner...he was heavily recruited by USC, Gonzaga, Loyola Marymount and UNLV...he chose to attend USD because of the baseball program...his brother Matthew played baseball at UNLV...he notes that he likes to play golf in addition to baseball.

Edited June 8, 2013 by cbbryan

[Guest]

15th round was Michael Wagner, San Diego RHP, 6-4 200 lbs

 

2013: 89 IP, 4.55 ERA, 94 H, 8 HR, 84/32 K/BB

 

Wagner was San Diego's closer for most of his sophomore year, but while he moved into the rotation in 2013 and served as the Toreros' ace, some see his future back in the bullpen as a setup type. He does have a three-pitch mix from a good pitching frame. His sinking fastball will generate ground-ball outs and his changeup is a legitimate weapon. His breaking ball isn't as good, but has the chance to be a Major League average offering in the future. His pitchability allows his stuff to play up, as does his outstanding mound presence. Wagner's size and overall package of stuff may allow him to start his pro career in a rotation, with the team taking him knowing that a life as a reliever is a pretty good fall-back option.

 

Is it me or are we heavily drafting guys with strong changeups this year?

 

Yeah, seems that way.

[Tangled Up in Plaid]

Brockmeyer was the centerpiece of Bakersfield's lineup as a junior this spring, hitting .333/.419/.484 with four homers and 51 RBIs. At 6-foot-5, 220 pounds, he has plenty of strength and leverage in his swing, giving him average raw power. Despite the length in his swing and a high leg kick that leads to timing issues, he has a feel for the barrel and a decent approach, giving him a chance to be a fringe-average hitter. He's an adequate receiver but lacks mobility behind the plate. He has a loose arm but his arm stroke is not compact. Whoever drafts him will give him a shot behind the plate, but he'll probably wind up at first base.

 

Ranked 393 by BA.

[Guest]

Cael Brockmeyer: 269 PA, .330/.416/.480, 4 HR, 23/37 BB/K, 16 HBP, 6/6 SB, 30/36 SBA

[cbbryan]

16th Round Selection

 

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Cael Brockmeyer

College: Cal State - Bakersfield (CA)

HS: Avon Old Farms HS

Hometown: Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts

6'5" 235lbs

Bats/Throws: R/R

Position: C

 

2012 (SOPHOMORE): Led team in home runs (6) and RBI’s (32)...reset school record for most putouts in a season with 393...committed only two errors in 436 chances (.995 fielding percentage)...second on squad in slugging percentage (.460)...third on the team in on-base percentage (.388) and batting average (.285)...started 54 of the 55 games in which CSUB played...SUMMER LEAGUE: Became the first CSUB player to compete in the Cape Cod League with the Cotuit Kettleers...hit .278 with five home runs and 13 RBI's for the Kettleers.

 

2011 (FRESHMAN): Hit .244 with 13 RBI’s in 42 appearances...first career home run was the gamewinning run against the No. 10 Arizona State Mar. 3...started 30 times at either first base, catcher, or designated hitter...smacked seven doubles (sixth on the team) and had two triples...won lone pitching apperance, a start against Valparaiso...SUMMER LEAGUE: Played for the Anchorage Glacier Pilots, in the Alaska Baseball League...Selected as an Alaska Baseball League All-Star and was the ABL’s All-Star Game MVP...led Glacier Pilots in home runs with four.

 

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2010 graduate of Avon Old Farms High School...coach was Rob Dowling...named All-Colonial League in 2009 and 2010…hit .395 with four home runs as a senior…played hockey for Avon Old Farms…awarded the Mildred Baer Scholarship at CSUB…awarded the Founders Medal from Avon…a member of the Headmasters and the Dean’s List at Avon for 3.5 GPA and above...coach was Rob Dowling...SUMMER LEAGUE: A member of the 2009 Team Cape Cod New England Champions…team went to the Senior Babe Ruth World Series (in Moses Lake, Wash.)…hit .494 with three home runs and 31 RBI’s.

 

PERSONAL: Born Oct. 8, 1991 in San Diego, Calif...son of J Scott Brockmeyer and Linda Stewart…a physical education and kinesiology major.

 

 

 

Edited to add hometown and HS.

[cbbryan]

Cael Brockmeyer: 269 PA, .330/.416/.480, 4 HR, 23/37 BB/K, 16 HBP, 6/6 SB, 30/36 SBA

 

Yeah, but does he have a strong changeup?