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The First Choice: Who’s Your Pick?
There is still significant discussion over who is the preferred selection for the first overall pick in the upcoming draft by the Houston Astros. The Astros will be a wild card up until the last second, and will likely pick between Jonathan Gray, Mark Appel, Kris Bryant, Colin Moran, and Austin Meadows in the top
2013 MLB Draft Notes, Pitchers from the National High School Invitational
I covered days two and three of the National High School Invitational, which hosts some of the best high school teams across the country at Cary North Carolina Team USA facility. In terms of the spring high school scene, this is turning into a one of the bigger events where you can catch a handful of talent. Stephen Gonsalves
Quick Hits: Thinkin About Dominic Smith
*Today, Steve Carter and myself offer up a double dose of quick hits giving our impressions of Serra High School’s Dominic Smith. Steve Carter: *Loud actions, hits off a rhythm and an unstable base. *Good hand speed and change of direction, and hands enter the zone quickly. *Kill zone is middle-in and elevated, can spin
Quick Hits: You Don’t Know Jack. . . Flaherty
First I’ll thank Chris for coming up with the “Quick Hits” and actually running with the idea. I’ve discussed doing something like this in the past because I’ve shifted my focus towards the video side, and I don’t want to take over the front page with just video posts. This will make it easier to
2013 Third Base Rankings
This kicks off Bullpen Banter’s 2013 Fantasy Rankings. Throughout the coming weeks we will deliver you rankings for 3B, SS, 2B, 1B, OF, SP, and RP. Stay tuned for more fantasy coverage. The hot corner is once again a hot spring for upper echelon fantasy talent. While there are aging — and often injured —
Early Draft Prep: The High School 3B of the 2013 Draft Class
Travis Demeritte Winder-Barrow HS, Statham GA Committed to South Carolina Wide and square frame, long limbs for size and plays longer than listed size. Athletic build, solid foundation and fair development at this point, and a good deal of projection left, as he can fill out in the hips and upper back. He looks the
2012 Arizona Fall League Update, Part 1
With four weeks in the books and just two more weeks to play, the Arizona Fall League is nearing the home stretch. Having been out here since day one, I’ve had the chance to see most position players five to ten times and pitchers at least once or twice. Much like the Cape Cod Baseball
Early Draft Prep, The High School Catchers of the 2013 MLB Draft Part 2
In this piece, Don continues his look at the the top High School catchers for the draft. Matthew Thaiss Jackson Memorial HS Jackson NJ Committed to UVA Compact sub 6’0″ catcher with good solid development, impressive size through the hips, upper thighs, and rear. Decent development in upper torso that can fill out 10-20 pounds
