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1.21-DJ Davis, CF, Mississippi HS(BA rank-20)(Matt G floor/ceiling 35/60, mock-71)
This fast rising prospect out of Mississippi fits the profile of adding speed to the organization, as he times faster than Billy Hamilton per BA- a group who has repeatedly claimed Hamilton’s speed should grade in the 90-100 range on the 20-80 scouting scale. He is the fastest player in the draft and the fact that he hits left-handed helps his ability to get infield hits.

Davis has significantly better pop in his bat than Hamilton, though it’s more gap power than plus power. He’s a guy that has some ability in the field, with the arm, and with the hit tool so he could move quicker than one may expect.

He also plays decent defense in center and has an above-average grade on his throwing arm.

Another thing about Davis that makes him attractive is the fact that he hasn’t committed to a four-year college, which means he is likely going to have little leverage and makes him signable.

Davis has really put it together this year with better at bats all spring by working pitchers and reaching base and has shown better pop. He was named an All-American by PG.

Current/future grades- On base-40/55, Power 35/50, Speed 80/80, Glove-50/55, Arm 50/55

Best case scenario-Mike Trout minus a full grade with the bat and defense.

Worst case scenario-Unable to stick in center and doesn't develop enough power to play a corner spot. Maybe an Xavier Avery type with a bit more polish.

More likely outcome-Centerfield version of Billy Hamilton with a better bat and more power. He could be an elite leadoff hitter though his defense isn't great in center.

2.85-Adrian Sampson, RHP, Washington JUCO(BA rank 84)(Matt G floor/ceiling 40/55, mock-44)

Currently 12-4 with a 1.36 ERA. In his 79.1 innings he has a 107/27 K/BB rate while allowing just 47 hits.

Sampson is a former top prep prospect that has already gone through a Tommy John Surgery. He was drafted last year out of his JUCO, but didn’t sign since he wasn’t drafted early.

He’s got good bloodlines, as his brother played in the Phillies system for a few seasons.

Sampson has three pitches that project to be at least big league average. His best pitch according to all scouting reports is his sharp curve(78-80 MPH) followed by his fastball, which hits up to 94 MPH but is usually in the 90-91 range with late movement, to go with a change that is a work in progress right now, but there are reports that he has a feel for it. He is also working on a fourth pitch, a cutter.

His control and command also project to be average, and he has excellent control of that curve. He could develop into a potential middle of the rotation arm, especially if he adds to his velocity.

3.116-Dan Langfield, RHP, Memphis(BA rank-60)(Matt G floor/ceiling 35/45, mock-193)

Langfield is an under-sized(6") pitcher from cold-weather New England, but has emerged to become a top prospect after three seasons with Memphis.

On the year he is 7-6 with a 2.79 ERA in 15 starts. During his 93.2 innings he has a K/BB rate of 111/47 and has allowed 70 hits.

Langfield has three potential plus pitches, something that could make him a top of the rotation arm with the right breaks. He’s able to reach back and hit up to 97 MPH with his fastball and also has a hard slider and power curve, which give him three out pitches.

Langfield has some red flags, mainly his lack of height, effort in his delivery, a fastball that could be a bit straight, and control issues at times. Still with the pitches he has, he could be a very good starter or a late-inning reliever.



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