Ryan Braun

by John Sickels on Apr 24, 2025 5:38 PM EDT in News

A guy I really like in the college ranks: third baseman Ryan Braun of the University of Miami-Florida.

Braun is hitting .417/.503/.736, with 11 homers, 20 steals, 26 walks, 25 strikeouts in 144 at-bats. All of these numbers are excellent. He is showing power, speed, and the ability to control the strike zone. Scouts are reportedly very impressed with him. He has both tools and skills, and should interest both stat-oriented and traditional scouting teams.

I do regard him as fantasy-draftable already, if your league has a large farm roster with long-term keepers and such.

UPDATE: Reader sdangler has posted a diary about Baylor RHP prospect Mark McCormick. Check it out there on the right hand side of the page.

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MLB Draft

Where would you project him in the draft?

by nygiants5811 on Apr 24, 2025 6:02 PM EDT reply actions

first round

well, I haven't heard anything just yet (I'm just now focusing on the draft), but I'd target him in the mid first round based on what I know right now. Maybe earlier depdending on the depth of the class.

by John Sickels on Apr 24, 2025 6:04 PM EDT reply actions

Thanks

Thanks for the info!

by nygiants5811 on Apr 24, 2025 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions

later...

I'd be surprised if he goes higher than 15... I think Mid-to-Late 1st - maybe even sup...

-peter http://padresrundown.blogspot.com

by PeterF on Apr 26, 2025 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions

MLB

who does he currently compare to in the majors or minors & how soon could we see him in the MLB?

by reddeer on Apr 24, 2025 10:27 PM EDT reply actions

comnp

Too early to make comparisons like that. I need more scouting information.

by John Sickels on Apr 24, 2025 10:57 PM EDT reply actions

RH or LH

is he RH or LH?

by kashman on Apr 25, 2025 12:15 AM EDT reply actions

John...more draft stuff?

John will you be posting more draft info and threads until and after June 7th?

by blueleaf on Apr 25, 2025 1:39 AM EDT reply actions

yes

Yes.

by John Sickels on Apr 25, 2025 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions

Decision Making

John -

I've watched Braun quite a bit and agree that he's a great talent. In terms of other Hurricanes that I've seen over the years, Pat Burrell is probably the only one who's had a better career (although he has much more speed than Pat).

Braun has made a number of baserunning mistakes this year (getting picked off, etc). Will that affect him in the draft?

by mike42 on Apr 25, 2025 10:35 AM EDT reply actions

braun

It might hurt a little, but stuff like that shoujld be correctable through more experience.

by John Sickels on Apr 25, 2025 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions

Re: Braun

"In terms of other Hurricanes that I've seen over the years, Pat Burrell is probably the only one who's had a better career"

No shame in that. Burrell was an absolute beast in college. One of the all-time great NCAA careers.

Got my nats tickets. Lousy Seats: opening night(D'backs), 5/14(Cubs). Good Seats: 6/2(Braves), 6/9(A's), 7/5(Mets)

by natsfan2005 on Apr 25, 2025 12:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Agreed

There's absolutely no shame in Braun coming in second to Burrell (well, other than that it's just my opinion).

I wonder though how they'd compare if they both used the same kind of bats. Pat played before the bats were slowed down.

by mike42 on Apr 25, 2025 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions

more athletic

Keep in mind he was BA's Freshman Player of the year as a SS in 2003. So he has the athleticism and arm to play anywhere. Probably will end up at RF.

-peter http://padresrundown.blogspot.com

by PeterF on Apr 26, 2025 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions

All-Time College Players

The comment above got me to thinking: I've seen very little historical work done on college ball...

Is there a college baseball encyclopedia?

John - I think a great feature for the website would be your list of the top 10 greatest college players, the top 10 greatest single seasons, etc. I'd love to see something like that. For instance, I've always heard that Pete Incaviglia was had the greatest single college season of all time, but I can't even find his stats (let alone anyone else's).

Nolan

by Nolan on Apr 26, 2025 1:34 AM EDT reply actions