LHP Andrew Miller (1)        6'6" 210  05/21/85  R/L  College       North Carolina
Notes: Miller entered his senior season as one of the top prep prospects available for
the 2003 draft. He fell to the third round due to signability concerns given his strong
commitment to UNC. With a long and lean 6'6" frame that defines projectability, he easily
pumps fastballs in the mid to upper 90s. He works comfortably in the 93-95 range, and tops
out around 99 mph.  He also has a devastating slider that gives him two legitimate strikeout
pitches. While Miller has the ideal combination of size and stuff, complemented by the
fact that he throws left-handed, there are some concerns about his command. He has his
bouts with wildness, but even then his stuff usually allows him to be effectively wild,
and he has improved in this area since his freshman year. He was named the #1 prospect
on the Cape the past two summers, and many have compared him to Randy Johnson. He has
been favored to be the #1 overall pick for the '06 draft since stepping on UNC's campus.

LHP Clayton Kershaw (8)        6'3" 210  03/19/88  L/L  High School    Highland Park (TX)
Notes: Kershaw is one of several talented Texas prep southpaws, and probably throws the
hardest, most consistently of all of them. He is almost always clocked in the low-90s with
a heavy, boring fastball that he commands well into the late innings, and he can reach the
mid-90s when he needs to. He mixes in a good, tight curveball, and is lauded for his makeup
to boot. He has pitched in big game situations not only as a Texas prep, but with Team USA
as well. His control needs some work, but when you add in his perfect pitcher's frame, it's
hard not to like the complete package he offers. He has committed to play for Texas A&M,
where he likely would garner some Zach Jackson comparisons.

RHP Brad Lincoln (2)        6'0" 200  05/25/85  L/R  College        Houston
Notes: Lincoln is a very talented overall athlete that currently stars both on the mound
and at the plate for the Houston Cougars. As a sophomore, he finished second on the Cougars
in home runs (7) and slugging percentage (.519), while leading the team in innings pitched
(102) and strikeouts (106).  Despite his prowess as a left-handed slugger, his future lies
on the mound where he uses a 90-95 mph fastball and a hard-breaking curveball that has been
compared to Ben Sheets'. He was named the sixth best prospect on the Cape according to Baseball
America during the summer of 2005, and was awarded the Cape's 10th player award for his leadership abilities on and off the field.

LHP Brett Anderson (6)        6'4" 210  02/01/88  L/L  High School    Stillwater (OK)
Notes: Anderson is the son of Oklahoma State's head football coach, Frank, and was an Aflac
All-American that also pitched for the Team USA Junior National team during the summer of 2005.
No one showed as advanced of a feel for pitching than Anderson among the Aflac All-Americans,
as he commanded the strike zone well, changing speeds and hitting his spots. On top of his
polish, he has very good, smooth mechanics and he repeats his delivery well with all of his
pitches. He can touch 92-93 with his fastball and pitches comfortably in the 88-91 range. He
mixes in a hard-breaking curveball and diving changeup that give him an impressive three-pitch
 repertoire. With his stuff and polish, Anderson could move quickly within the professional ranks.

RHP Kyle Drabek (4)        6'0" 175  12/08/87  R/R  High School    The Woodlands (TX)
Notes: Kyle is the son of former big league Cy Young award winner, Doug Drabek. Kyle is an
extremely talented player that profiles well both as a hitter and infielder and as a RHP.
As one of the 40 participants of the Aflac All-American Classic, Drabek threw the hardest
single pitch of everyone in attendance, touching 95 with his heater. He also threw the most
impressive curveball, a true downer that fell off the table (he recorded 4 strikeouts with
that pitch in the game). He has somewhat of an odd, rushed delivery, but it obviously works
for him and there isn't any wasted movement. At the plate Drabek has some of the most impressive
loft power of any high school hitter. He makes consistent, hard contact, and seems to hit
everything in the air. Defensively he looks a little stiff at shortstop, and if he continues
as an infielder a move to second or third base might be in order. But given his fastball-curveball
combo, his future likely lies on the mound.

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1B Chris Parmalee (15)        6'1"  200  02/24/88    High School        Chino Hills (CA)
Notes: Parmelee is arguably the best pure hitter available from the prep ranks, and might be the
best overall of all players eligible for the 2006 draft. He has a very good swing from the left
side of the plate that produces line drives to all parts of the field. He also displays a very keen eye at the plate, and rarely swings and misses. His swing mechanics are very sound, and he reminds me of Lyle Overbay as a hitter with a contact first approach but with potential for added power down the road. While he has played more first base than the outfield, his value is greater if he is able  to prove himself in right or left field. While he doesn't have good natural foot speed, he does move well both on the field and on the basepaths, and he also has a strong arm that will play well in the outfield. Even if he doesn't play the outfield well, he could hit enough to have plenty of value as a first baseman, where he could develop into a Gold Glove candidate. He has committed to play at Cal State Fullerton.

LHP Colten Willems (13)        6'4"  185  07/30/88    High School        John Carroll (FL)
Notes: A very projectable pitcher with an athletic frame with plenty of room to add strength,
Willems uses a very easy delivery and overall arm action that effortlessly produces low to mid
90s fastballs, and he has been clocked as high as 96. On top of his fastball he throws two very
good breaking pitches in a curveball and a slider, with his curveball being a potentially dominant
strikeout pitch. His curveball was arguably the best breaking pitch of those thrown at the Aflac
All-American Classic.

RHP Jeremy Jeffress (25)    6'1" 180  09/21/87    High School        Halifax County (VA)
Notes: Jeffress is one of the most exciting players to watch among those eligible for the 2006 draft, as he is an excitable player that exudes confidence on the mound. He often pumps his fist into his glove before delivering a pitch, and matches his confidence with an explosive mid-90s fastball. He also throws a nasty slider, although the pitch could use more consistency. His delivery seems effortless, and he uses his lower half well when pitching. Overall he is a very good overall athlete whose frame and stuff has drawn comparisons to Dwight Gooden. While he does throw extremely hard, it remains to be seen whether or not he can maintain that velocity as a starter, as his fastball can dip into the high-80s.  With plenty of room to add strength many believe maturity will help aid that perceived problem, as he offers one of the most explosive and intriguing arms for the 2006 draft.

LHP Kasey Kiker (28)        5'11" 185  11/19/87    High School        Russell County (AL)
Notes: Kiker is a smaller yet fiery left-handed pitcher that was the ace of the number one
high school team in the nation during the 2005 spring season, Russell County High School in
Phenix City, Alabama. Despite his smaller frame, he can dial his fastball up to 94 mph and
sits comfortably in the low-90s. He sustains his velocity well deep into ballgames using
refined, repeatable mechanics and a strong frame. His best pitch is an advanced changeup that
he commands very well and that he uses in any count. He also throws a promising curveball that
shows good bite and complements his low-90s fastball and low-80s changeup perfectly. An Aflac
All-American, Kiker also has surprising pop at the plate and an intimidating presence on the
mound.

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OF Travis Snider (24)        6'0"  230  00/00/00  L/R  High School    Jackson (WA)
Notes: Snider is a big-bodied outfielder that may move to first base at some point in his
career if he continues to grow and add weight. For now he's a rightfielder, where his powerful
bat and throwing arm make him a perfect fit at the position. It may not matter where he
plays on the field, as his bat is big enough to play anywhere, on any level. He has prodigious
power potential that is only matched by three or four other draft eligible players. Despite
his large frame, he moves well for his size, and shouldn't be a liability in the outfield.
He plays for Jackson High School, one of the top teams in the nation, and he serves as the
heart of the lineup. He has committed to Arizona State, a popular destination for many Pacific
Northwest prep players.

RHP Jonathan Walden (29)    6'4" 200  00/00/00  R/R  High School    Mansfield (TX)
Notes: Few players rose as much as Walden did over the past year. He started to really open
people's eyes when he touched 97 during the spring of 2005, and also flashed a very wicked
curveball. While his velocity and overall stuff needs more consistency, his rapid ascent up
draft boards prompted him to be named Baseball America's pitching prospect of the year as an
Aflac All-American. He has a good, projectable yet sturdy frame that already makes him look
like a big-league pitcher. With a clean and easy delivery and nice, repeatable actions, there
is no reason to believe that Walden won't pitch in the mid-90s more consistently.

LHP Carmine Giardina (107)    6'3" 185  02/20/88  L/L  High School    Durant (FL)
Notes: Giardina is well-known on the showcase and tournament circuits, as he has been carving
up opposing batters with the best of them for quite some time. His full repertoire may arguably
be the most well-rounded of any prep pitcher available for the 2006 draft. That arsenal includes
a low-90s fastball that shows good, late movement, an improving slow curveball that starts high
and ends low, and his signature pitch, a changeup that darts away from right-handed batters. He
commands all of his pitches very well, and he is the type of player that one team with a high
pick could fall in love with and take higher than where many expect.  He has committed to Texas.

3B Billy Rowell (83)        6'4"  200  09/10/88  L/R  High School    Bishop Eustace Prep (NJ)
Notes:  Rowell's frame alone evokes exciting projections as he continues to add strength and fill out
his frame. Few draft-eligible players have Rowell's power potential, whose power potential was second only to Cody Johnson among the participants of the Aflac All-American Classic. He played shortstop in  high school, but his size will move him to the hot corner at the next level, whether that is as a pro or at Alabama. He is a name on the rise this spring, and there's a chance he sneaks into the first-round come June.

LHP David Huff (93)        6'2" 210  08/22/84  L/L  College        UCLA
Notes: Huff's fastball can get up to the 88-90 mph range, but he's never going to earn his paycheck by how hard he throws. Like so many southpaws, he is at his best when he's changing speeds and working the strike zone. His best pitch is his changeup, which might be the best changeup available among those available for the 2006 draft. Huff has been a well-known commodity for a few years now, starting his college career at UC Irvine before pitching at Cypress Community College last year. Reported lofty bonus inspirations caused him to slip to the 19th round last year, and he has since transferred yet again to UCLA.  He is poised to be taken in the first two rounds this year, and could be taken higher by a team that values one's ability to pitch over how hard one throws.

1B/OF Cody Johnson (23)        6'4"  195  08/18/88  L/R  High School    Mosley (FL)
Notes: Johnson was named to the Aflac All-American Classic during the summer of 2005, and received the Jackie Robinson award as the best player in the nation. He has a very tall, strong frame with plenty of room to add more strength, and can already hit the ball a country mile. No player available for the 2006 draft has as much power potential as Johnson, who absolutely crushes anything he can make consistent hard contact with. He also is a very good runner, and has a strong arm that should make him a prototypical right-fielder. He throws in the 88-90 mph range as a pitcher, although his future is
clearly as a hitter. He will have to work to elevate his arm action as an outfielder, as his arm tends to drop right now in which throws sail off-line. He has a disciplined eye at the plate that should allow him to draw his fair share of walks, even if his stature and healthy swing will also lead to his fair share of strikeouts. His overall package of tools is very similar to Adam Dunn's, although Johnson  profiles as a better outfielder at a similar stage of their development. Another plus when evaluating
Johnson is the fact that he won't turn 18 until next August. He has played against superior competition throughout high school, leading the renowned East Cobb Astros.

LHP Gavin Brooks (90)        6'3" 195  10/27/87    High School     Rancho Buena Vista (CA)
Notes: Brooks has an extremely athletic build that allows him to easily throw in the upper-80s to low-90s, with plenty of room for added velocity. He throws both a curveball and a slider, both of which project as above-average pitches at the professional level. On top of his stuff, he is a sharp student of the game, and pitches smart. He has committed to play for UCLA.

LHP Ben Snyder (95)        6'2" 200  07/20/85    College        Ball State
Notes: Ben is the younger brother of Brad Snyder, an outfield prospect for the Cleveland Indians. Like his older brother, Ben has a powerfully and athletic built frame that would probably allow him to succeed as an outfielder if he followed in his brother's footsteps. As a left-handed pitcher that won't be an issue with a sinking 89-91 mph fastball, a hard cutter and a filthy slider. He works largely off of his breaking stuff, and induces his fair share of groundballs given the late movement on all of his pitches. He works well down in the zone.

LHP Cory VanAllen (100)        6'3" 180  12/24/84    College        Baylor
Notes:  Van Allen is a well-rounded lefty that has done a good job striking batters out and limiting base hits during his college career. Was part of a combined no-hitter in his first college appearance his freshman year vs. Loyola Marymount, and seems to pitch better in Big 12 play. He has a good, projectable frame with a good arsenal featuring a high-80s to low-90s fastball. His breaking ball and changeup are good enough pitches to keep hitters honest. Former 3rd Round pick by the Dodgers out of High School.

LHP Ryan Morris (108)        6'3" 175  01/10/88    High School        South Mecklenberg
Notes: Morris is a player on the rise after a very impressive showing at the WWBA Jupiter tournament last November. He brought with him a 93 mph fastball and a nasty slider, with both pitches showing exceptional late movement. He throws from a low-3/4 delivery, which aids the movement on his pitches, particularly his slider, which darts in on the hands of right-handed batters. He has committed to Clemson.

SS Stephen King (135)        6'3" 195  01/10/88    High School        Winter Park (FL)
Notes: King is quickly rising up top prospect lists for his proven performances, and is drawing first-round consideration. He has the tool-set and size that quickly grabs scouts attention. While he has the physical tools to remain at shortstop, he could out-grow the position, making the hot corner a possible future destination. King, like Ryan Adams, has committed to play at LSU, where the two of them could make one of the most dynamic infield combinations in college baseball.