Los Angeles Dodgers Draft Review
by John Sickels on Jun 10, 2010 2:00 PM EDT
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PrintWorking through the NL West, we come to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Los Angeles Dodgers Draft Review
1) Zach Lee, RHP, Texas HS: It is likely that Lee is completely unsignable away from LSU football. According to the conspiracy theory, the Dodgers picked him planning to make a pro-forma slot offer, have him reject it, then save the money for the draft next year when the class will be stronger and the McCourt divorce proceedings finished. Sometimes conspiracy theories are right. The Dodgers, for their part, say they will go all out to sign him.
2) Ralston Cash, RHP, Georgia HS: Good fastball at 90-93, needs to refine his other pitches and somewhat raw, but fits the kind of young pitcher that has interested the Dodgers in past drafts.
3) Leon Landry, OF, Louisiana State University: Good tools except for his throwing arm, made a lot of progress refining his bat this year. Matt Lawton-type player, with some power and speed.
4) James Baldwin III, OF, North Carolina HS: Bloodline player, which the Dodgers love. Good tools with loads of potential, but raw for a guy with a big-league dad. Should be signable away from Elon at this slot.
5) Jake Lemmerman, SS, Duke University: Reliable defender but will likely move to second base due to range limits. Bat may be questionable but he has some power. This could be a mild overdraft but not a horrible pick.
6) Kevin Gausman, RHP, Colorado HS: Supplemental round talent following an erratic spring, may not be signable away from LSU, although a better chance than Lee. Hits 93-94 on his best days, but needs refinement and could benefit from college. On the other hand, he could also benefit from getting into the Dodgers system. Current rumors have him going to college, but we'll see what the summer brings.
7) Ryan Christenson, LHP, South Mountain Community College: Arizona junior college lefty, this is the third time he has been drafted by the Dodgers. They obviously like his 88-90 MPH fastball, curve, and changeup.
8) Blake Dean, OF-1B, Louisiana State: Power-hitting senior, lacks great tools other than strength, but a nice pick in this slot, affordable and could be very good.
9) Steve Domecus, C, Virginia Tech: Another senior with a power bat, a budget pick with pop.
10) Bobby Coyle, OF, Fresno State University: Another college bat who has performed well, doesn't draw many walks but has some pop from the left side.
FOUR OTHERS OF NOTE: 11-Joc Pederson, OF, California HS; 21-Noel Cuevas, OF; Universidad Interamericana JC; 31-Derek Cone, RHP, Mesa CC; 32-Devon Ethier, OF, Gateway CC.
COMMENT: If the Dodgers actually signed both Lee and Gausman, this would be a great draft. That seems very unlikely, however, and it depends on what their true intentions are at this point. Money not spent on Lee could go to getting Gausman, Cash, Baldwin, and Pederson into the system. They picked up some cost-effective college bats in the later rounds, but this draft will be made (or broken) on issues of signability and money.
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ok, a couple things
One, can’t Lee’s bonus be spread over 5 years, as he is a 2 sport athlete? So if he wants 5M, give him 1M over the next 5 years. It doesnt kill your draft budget and gets a high potential guy in the system. I dont know the slot rec, but Im sure it is over 1M, so any extra money can be put towards other guys, like Gausman. If they get both… damn.
Two, this draft, I like it. White seemed to find a fair amount of talent and pick a fair amount of signable players.
Finally, commentator here and writer of MOKM wrote a complete recap of the Dodger’s draft with quotes and the possibility they will sign.
http://www.memoriesofkevinmalone.com/2010/06/los-angeles-dodgers-2010-draft-recap.html
He has every guy listed and most have at least some comment on the possibility they sign. Some of the later round guys are less specific, as little is known about them…
by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Jun 10, 2010 5:45 PM EDT reply actions
Matt Kirkland
The Dodgers do not have much in their system as far as third baseman are concerned. Do you think Matt Kirkland is signable? Any info on him would be greatly appreciated.
From what I posted above
12th Round-Matthew Kirkland
Sounds like a lock to sign.
Consequently, it’s highly likely that Kirkland will forgo his college pledge and enter the professional ranks.
“I would like to start my career right now,” said the 6-foot-2, 205-pound Kirkland, who has a penchant for power at the plate. "But me, my adviser and the Los Angeles Dodgers have to get together and negotiate some stuff. It’ll probably be later on this week sometime.
“But it’s like I said, I just want to play baseball. There are not many people from Tennessee in the pros, really. I’d like to start my career early and go play pro ball.”
Awesome.
by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Jun 10, 2010 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions
13) Jesse Bosnik, 3B, St. Bonaventure
OK, so I’m only posting this because he’s from my alma mater, but the kid’s an athlete and a player. I’d like to know others’ thoughts, especailly if LA lacks a true 3B prospect in the system.
http://www.gobonnies.com/sports/m-basebl/2009-10/releases/20100608cougv5
Bosnik selected by Dodgers in 13th round of MLB Draft
ST. MARYS, PA. PRODUCT TAKEN WITH 402ND PICK
ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. — It may have been an unusual way for most players to find out they’ve been drafted into the Major League, but for St. Bonaventure junior Jesse Bosnik it was literally another day at the park.
While taking batting practice in preparation for his next game in the Coastal Plain League as a member of the Wilmington Sharks, Bosnik was selected in the 13th round with the 402nd pick by the Los Angeles Dodgers on the second day of the 2010 Major League Baseball (MLB) Amateur Draft.
Bosnik is the 14th St. Bonaventure player to reach the professional ranks since 1991. Three years ago to the day, senior Brian Pellegrini was drafted in the 12th round with the 381st overall pick by the Houston Astros.
"It’s a feeling that’s indescribable," said Bosnik, who learned of being drafted thanks to receiving texts messages from family and friends while at practice. "It’s every collegiate baseball players dream to get drafted and play professionally. I feel very fortunate, but I’m ready to prove that the Dodgers made the right choice."
Bosnik has made the most of his time at St. Bonaventure under the guidance of head coach Larry Sudbrook, improving each of his three seasons and culminating with a monster junior year that ended with a spot on the Atlantic 10 All-Conference second team – just the third shortstop in program history to earn All-Conference status.
"First off, Jesse is a classy kid that has earned everything he’s accomplished," said Sudbrook, who recently completed his 25th season at the helm of the Bona program. "Not only did he develop every year due to his work ethic and dedication to the game, but he also made every young player in our program better because of his positive attitude. We were a young and rebuilding team during most of his time, but that didn’t keep him from being an exceptional team captain and coming to the ballpark with a willingness to get better."
Bosnik’s unbelievable 2010 season at the plate featured team-bests of a .387 batting average, 50 runs scored, 79 hits, 20 doubles, five triples, 11 home runs, 62 RBI, a .696 slugging percentage and a .445 on-base percentage. The St. Marys, Pa. native is the first player in program history to finish with at least 20 doubles, 10 home runs and 10 stolen bases in the same season. Bosnik had a hit in 39 of 48 games, including 24 multi-hit performances and 17 games with multi-RBI. His 19-game hit streak at the start of the season was the longest in program history.
Among the A-10 leaders, Bosnik finished sixth in batting average, fifth in doubles, tied for first in triples, fifth in RBI, fifth in total bases (142) and second in slugging percentage despite the Bonnies playing less games than 11 of the other 13 teams in the A-10.
Sudbrook’s teachings over Bosnik’s three seasons helped him etch his name all over the program’s single-season record book. With his four RBI in the final game of the season against Temple, Bosnik surpassed Pellegrini’s record of 59 RBI set in 2007. Bosnik also finished just five hits shy of Randy Moley’s school record of 84 hits, tied for third in doubles, fourth in runs scored, fifth in slugging percentage and seventh in batting average.
"Coach Sudbrook gave me the opportunity to take the field every day and showcase my skills," said Bosnik, who has started all 150 of his career as a Bonnie. "He taught me more in one practice as a freshman that I had learned in my whole life up to that point. I know he’ll be a person I turn to in all aspects of my career. I can’t thank him enough for what he’s done for me."
Bosnik is the third Bonnie to be drafted since 2006 and will decide over the next month whether he will enter the pro level or return for St. Bonaventure for his senior season.
"Jesse is a very good student and bright young man that he will make the right decision on whether to stay or leave in the best interest of himself," said Sudbrook. "Whatever his decision is, we’ll support him all the way through."
Oakland Athletics * St. Bonaventure Bonnies * Green Bay Packers * Buffalo Sabres * New York Knicks
yeah
I’d like to know others’ thoughts, especailly if LA lacks a true 3B prospect in the system.
They do after trading away Josh Bell last year.
"It’s a feeling that’s indescribable," said Bosnik, who learned of being drafted thanks to receiving texts messages from family and friends while at practice. "It’s every collegiate baseball player’s dream to get drafted and play professionally. I feel very fortunate, but I’m ready to prove that the Dodgers made the right choice."
I found the quote on the site above(MOKM) and that site links to the actual story. Basically, he sounds like a lock to sign.
In the story I linked, he had a group of 5 or 6 links for his writeups immediately following the draft. This is what he found from BA about Bosnik
Jesse Bosnik
Baseball America
Bosnick hit .387/.445/.696 with 11 homers, 20 doubles and 62 RBIs as a junior this spring, leading his team in each category. At 6-foot-2, 205 pounds, Bosnik has strength in his lefthanded swing, but it also gets long and his approach is pull-oriented. He projects as more of a doubles hitter at the next level. Bosnik committed 20 errors this spring and will not stick at shortstop in pro ball, though he has fringe-average arm and could find a home at third base. He’s an average athlete with average speed.
Here’s a report in the paper that describes his tools.
Not sure if the 2nd quote to a description about his tools may not link, so Ill post it below:
btw, sorry I keep linking MOKM, but it is one of the best, non biased sites that covers the Dodgers and their prospects and many of the questions here seem to have been answered over there…
by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Jun 12, 2010 1:28 AM EDT up reply actions
Thanks
As for his athleticism, I’d say that’s better than average. This is a kid who also was offered basketball scholarships, including offers from WV, and several schools throughout PA & NY.
Oakland Athletics * St. Bonaventure Bonnies * Green Bay Packers * Buffalo Sabres * New York Knicks
by RyanFromBonas on Jun 12, 2010 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions
good to know
Hopefully he gets down to Az soon and can start training
by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Jun 12, 2010 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Even better, Bosnick has signed
The Dodgers signed four draft picks, per Dylan Hernandez of the LA Times. All four were college players: 5th rounder Jacob Lemmerman, a shortstop; 13th rounder Jesse Bosnik, a shortstop; 14th rounder Alex McRee, a left-handed pitcher; and 28th rounder Mike Drowne, a centerfielder.
In case it doesnt link,
by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Jun 12, 2010 1:52 AM EDT up reply actions
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