2007 Draftee Pro Debuts

by Deech on Nov 19, 2007 3:18 PM EST

So, who had the best/worst debuts? I know some of the players but I usually wait to check out how they did. What about some players in the other early rounds that were intriguing and have big debuts?
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Here's something to tide you over...

http://www.minorleagueball.com/story/2007/11/8/16483/5449

by cooper7d7 on Nov 19, 2007 3:22 PM EST reply actions

I've been waiting for the follow up to that post

Pretty much everyone is aware of the 1st rounders and how they performed. I'm more curious about all the guys who slipped through the cracks in the draft, but really impressed in their debuts.

by okteds on Nov 19, 2007 9:54 PM EST up reply actions

+1

by FishHead on Nov 19, 2007 9:56 PM EST up reply actions

I just had a baby

(or rather, my wife did).

I was planning to get to rounds 2 and 3 before, but it snuck up on me. Plus, I didn't get much feedback on that list from the 1st round. Got my top-50 done first, though ;)

I can still do rounds 2 and 3 next week if people would like to see it. I agree with the initial poster, those rounds are pretty intriguing.

Vacuums: where sock puppets go to die.

by siddfynch on Nov 20, 2007 1:22 PM EST up reply actions

Congrats

And yes I would like to see the next few rounds

by FishHead on Nov 20, 2007 2:11 PM EST up reply actions

Congrats Dad!

And I'd like to see your newborn do the second & third rounds if his mom will let him. Mahalo

Matt

I don't suffer from insanity, I enjoy every minute of it.

by WayneCampbell05 on Nov 22, 2007 1:57 AM EST up reply actions

Thanks guys!

I think he might be a lefty! I expect Tony LaRussa to call any minute!

Vacuums: where sock puppets go to die.

by siddfynch on Nov 22, 2007 12:29 PM EST up reply actions

Dylan Owen

.69 ERA?

by Fair Projector on Nov 19, 2007 3:49 PM EST reply actions

If you're a member...

BA has a graded each team's draft to include a best debut...

http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/draft/features/265091.html

by cooper7d7 on Nov 19, 2007 3:57 PM EST reply actions

Giants Debuts

Giants draftees, and first year international signees had successful starts despite late signs by the 3 first rounders:

Nick Noonan- .316/.357/.451, 3 HR's, 18 SB, 3 CS. For a middle infielder, this kid is solidly built and his arms look like tree trunks. I'm thinking there may be more power there than he's been given credit for.

Andy D'Alessio- .306/.376/.624, 14 HR's. Yes it was the AZL. Word is he was kept back to work out some kinks in his swing. 18 AB's, 10 H, 4 2B, 1 3B, 2 HR after callup to Salem-Keizer.

Dom Duggan- .292/.410/.439, 14 SB, 4 CS. Another college player in the AZL, but a nice OBP.

Charlie Culberson- .266/.376/.416, 19 SB, 1 CS. Notice his OBP is higher than Noonan's and so is his IsoP. Plus, he is more likely to stay at SS than Noonan.

Angel Villalona- .285/.344/.450, 5 HR's. Nascent plate discipline and power from 16 yo international signee. He would still be young for his level if he repeated the AZL next year. Should he stay or go to low A Augusta or SS Salem-Keizer. I guess I would split the difference, keep him in camp out of ST and send him to Salem-Keizer.

Brock Bond- 227/.345/.318. A college draftee in the AZL? How about this? .342/.453/.430, 7 SB, 2 CS after a callup to Salem-Keizer. Another Kevin Frandsen?

Shane Jordan- .300/.389/.416, 15 SB, 3 CS. A tiny player. OF version of David Eckstein?

TJ Brewer- 9-1, 3.05, 65 IP, 16 BB, 52 K's. for Salem-Keizer.

Craig Clark- 5-3, 2.98, 54.1 IP, 23 BB, 55 K. College LHP with similar numbers to what Pat Misch put up a few years ago.

Tmothy Egart- 3-0, 2.94, 33.2 IP, 7 BB, 44 K. Big RHP. Future setup man, or closer?

Steve Edlefsen- 2-0, 1.62, 33.1 IP, 16 BB, 26 K, GO/AO= 4.20!! Throws a 92-94 MPH sinker from a sidearm slot out of the stretch. Very similar to Adam Cowart except with a lot more velocity. This guy could make everybody forget Chad Bradford!

Daniel Otero- 0-0, 1.21, 22.1 IP, 0 BB, 15 K, 19 saves. Don't know much about his stuff.

Jonathan Panell- 2-1, 2.82, 22.1 IP, 5 BB, 33 K. Way under the radar, but an interesting line.

Wilbur Bucardo- 6-2, 1.94, 60.1 IP, 10 BB, 34 K, GO/AO= 3.14. 19 yo from Venezuela. Has 17 yo bro who pitched well for the Giants DSL team. Wilbur reportedly has a 92-95 MPH heavy, heavy sinker with a decent slider and nascent changeup.

Last but not least.......

Tim Alderson- 5 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 12 K's. Tiny sample size, but holy moly! Talk about leavin' 'em wanting more!!

Other first rounders Madison Bumgarner and Wendell Fairley DNP in 2007.

by DrBGiantsfan on Nov 19, 2007 10:02 PM EST reply actions

Alderson

Tim Alderson has reportedly been pitching from a windup in Instructional League with no problems. In fact, Jack Hiatt commented that he never got to pitch from the stretch because he allowed so few baserunners! Everything I've heard out of the Giants camp is they plan to develop him as a starter, but the Giants have a history of moving pitchers back and forth as the situation dictates. That seems to help some pitchers and hurt others.

by DrBGiantsfan on Nov 20, 2007 12:33 PM EST up reply actions

Agreed

Sanchez should have been kept at starter longer. I general, I think it's easier to move from starter to reliever than the other way around, thus better prospects should stay at starter as long as possible. Merkin Valdez is another example of a pitcher who may have been hurt by jumping back and forth.

On the other hand, Pat Misch, Kevin Correia and Brad Hennessey have seemed to benefit from moving back and forth making them more versatile.

by DrBGiantsfan on Nov 20, 2007 1:55 PM EST up reply actions