Current Draft Board
Here is what my draft board currently looks like. This is not a draft prediction; this is a ranking of how I like guys. It changes every few days and is a work in progress.
Draft Board, May 24, 2010
1) Bryce Harper, C, College of Southern Nevada
2) Jameson Taillon, RHP, The Woodlands, Texas, HS
3) Manny Machado, SS, Brito Private HS, Hialeah, Florida
4) Drew Pomeranz, LHP, University of Mississippi
5) Yasmani Grandal, C, University of Miami-Florida
6) Chris Sale, LHP, Florida Gulf Coast University
7) Dylan Covey, RHP, Maranatha HS, Pasadena, California
8) Stetson Allie, RHP, St. Edward HS, Olmstead Falls, Ohio
9) Karsten Whitson, RHP, Chipley HS, Florida
10) Zach Cox, 3B, University of Arkansas
11) Christian Colon, SS, Cal State Fullerton
12) A.J. Cole, RHP, Oviedo HS, Florida
13) Deck McGuire, RHP, Georgia Tech
14) Brandon Workman, RHP, University of Texas
15) Matt Harvey, RHP, University of North Carolina
16) Michael Choice, OF, University of Texas-Arlington
17) Nick Castellanos, 3B, Archbishop McCarthy HS, Davie, Florida
18) Kaleb Cowart, 3B-RHP, Cook County HS, Adel, Georgia
19) Josh Sale, OF, Bishop Blanchet HS, Seattle, Washington
20) Brett Eibner,RHP-OF, University of Arkansas
21) Austin Wilson, OF, Harvard Westlake HS, North Hollywood, California
22) Aaron Sanchez, RHP, Barstow HS, California
23) Alex Wimmers, RHP, Ohio State University
24) Gary Brown, OF, Cal State Fullerton
25) Bryce Brentz, OF, Middle Tennessee State University
26) Anthony Ranaudo, RHP, Louisiana State University
27) Jesse Hahn, RHP, Virginia Tech
28) Asher Wojchiechowski, RHP, The Citadel
29) Zach Lee, RHP, McKinney HS, Texas
30) Tyrell Jenkins, RHP, Henderson HS, Texas
31) Kelliin Deglan, C, RE Mountain HS, Langley, British Columbia
32) Justin O'Conner, SS, Cowan HS, Muncie, Indiana
33) James Paxton, LHP, Grand Prairie
34) Kolbrin Vitek, INF, Ball State University
35) Sammy Solis, LHP, University of San Diego
36) Barret Loux, RHP, Texas A&M
37) Yordy Cabrera, SS, Lakeland HS, Florida
38) Mike Foltynewicz, RHP, Minooka HS, Illinois
39) Zach Cates, RHP, Northeast Texas JC
40) Seth Blair, RHP, Arizona State University
41) Chevez Clarke, OF, Marietta HS, Georgia
42) Jarrett Parker, OF, University of Virginia
43) Jedd Gyorko, 3B, West Virginia University
44) Marcus Knecht, OF, Connors State JC
45) Reggie Golden, OF, Wetumpka HS, Alabama
46) Chance Ruffin, RHP, University of Texas
47) Hunter Morris, 1B, Auburn
48) Cam Bedrosian, RHP, East Coweta HS, Georgia
49) Mel Rojas, JR, Of, Wabash Valley JC
50) Chad Bettis, RHP, Texas Tech
OTHER TOP PROSPECTS I LIKE A LOT: Robert Aviles, RHP, Suffren HS, New York; Delino DeShields Jr, 2B, Woodward Academy, McDonough, Georgia; Scott Frazier, RHP, Upland HS, California; Dan Klein, RHP, UCLA; Mike Kvasnicka, C, University of Minnesota; Jacob Petricka, RHP, Indiana State; Addison Reed, RHP, San Diego State; Eddie Rosario, OF, Guayama, Puerto Rico; DeAndre Smelter, RHP, Tatnall Academy, Macon, Georgia; Ryne Stanek, RHP, Blue Valley HS, Overland Park, Kansas; Drew Vettleson, OF, Central Kitsap HS, Tracyton, Washington; Austin Wates, OF, Virginia Tech;
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Kevin Gausman...
I guess Gausman has fallen completely off the list. I’ve seen him drop quite a bit on other lists as well. What happened?
What kind of numbers do you see Vettleson putting up?
The guy loves about 25 minutes away from me and i still havent had the chance to see him
5 MORE YEARS OF FELIX!
by Marinerfanjake on May 24, 2010 10:14 AM EDT reply actions
Bentz seems particularly low
Any reason why John?
You’re name has 2k9 in it — what are you some 8 year-old who makes Pillsbury Doughboy cookies and jerks off to that bullshit video game with Tim Lincecum on the cover--
Frederick0220
brentz
just guys that I like better. I still have him as a first rounder.
by John Sickels on May 24, 2010 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions
brentz
Brentz’s strike zone judgment is spotty and that worries me enough to drop him a bit.
by John Sickels on May 24, 2010 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Brentz I have higher
Covey I have a little lower
Pomeranz is an enigma because you just do not know which Pomeranz you are going to get and in the end I think he ends up in the bullpen
About Covey vs. Whitson
I’ve heard multiple people say that they prefer Whitson, so I’d love to hear why John (or others) would prefer Covey
I like baseball.
I write for Beyond the Box Score and The Hardball Times Fantasy
covey
Covey, Whitson, and Allie are all very close in my opinion.
by John Sickels on May 24, 2010 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions
more
Allie has the best stuff, Whitson the best command, Covey in the middle. All are excellent as high school pitchers go.
by John Sickels on May 24, 2010 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Makes sense to me, obviously you're splitting hairs with some of the prospects at this point
How would those three guys compare to say, Zack Wheeler, Matt Hobgood and Chad James, as they were viewed upon being drafted?
I like baseball.
I write for Beyond the Box Score and The Hardball Times Fantasy
by Satchel Price on May 24, 2010 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Command
I think Covey has better command that Whitson, Whitson has more projection and comparable present stuff (similar velo, excellent slider to Covey’s dual-curve arsenal).
by blackoutyears on May 24, 2010 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Renaudo
What are your thoughts/reasons for Renaudo at 26? I’d have him around 18-20, even after the injury. I really think he can rebound from this injury.
I just wonder how the Kyle Gibson thing could affect Ranaudo this year
Gibson fell like 15 spots last year because of the forearm issues, but now he’s one of the best pitching prospects in the minor leagues after he’s re-established his health.
A team that has convictions about Ranaudo’s health similar to those that the Twins had about Gibson could end up getting a steal if he can get everything back together. Gibson is one of my favorites now, an absolutely great pick by Minnesota.
I like baseball.
I write for Beyond the Box Score and The Hardball Times Fantasy
by Satchel Price on May 24, 2010 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions
it might
But Ranaudo hasn’t really lived up to his billing in almost a full year now. That makes him a bigger risk than Gibson, who was pitching well up until that freak injury.
I’m guessing it’ll come down to money, but I have to believe that somebody is still pretty big on him and will hope to get him at a discount.
18-24
I believe he’ll be taken anywhere from 18-20 in the first round, but if somone could sneak in and grab him after that would have an absolute steal, in my opinion.
by Matt DeFranco on May 24, 2010 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions
John
MLBDAILYDISH.COM has just posted up a great interview with the number 5 guy on your draft board…. yasmani grandal
heres the link
http://www.mlbdailydish.com/2010/5/24/1485666/interview-with-yasmani-grandal#comments
John, or anyone else with knowledge of the draft and prospects
I know he is a small school guy so he is flying under the radar probably and not many people have heard of him but is there any talk about High Point’s RF Nate Roberts. He is hitting .423 with a OBP/SLG of .457/.612 18 HR 66 RBI 50 BB 31 K and is also 35-38 SB. As of a couple days ago he was leading D1 in runs scored and OBP, haven’t seen updated stats lately though. It is usually hard for a guy from a school that isn’t that good (.500 team in the Big South) to get recognition but I thought maybe his numbers would garner some attention.
Technically, Blue Valley is in Stilwell, KS
Says this Blue Valley Northwest alum.
Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com
Levon Washington
guess he should have taken his 1+ million last year and ran…(though I bet he still might go near the end of the first 50 picks this time around)
it is not sounding good for Washington
Andy Seiler suggested the other day that Washington’s stock is dropping like a rock and that he might not go inside of the first five rounds.
Needless to say, given his struggles this year and his age, it’s probably best for everybody involved to wait til next year.
wow
I knew he’d dropped, but I didn’t think it was that far. Waiting is probably his best bet then, I guess
by PrincetonCubs on May 25, 2010 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions

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