JFLNYC wrote:I'm pumped about this draft. Crawford doesn't really float my boat, but the rest of the position players look solid to potentially really good. Combined with how the guys are raking down in Clearwater and things look promising down the road. Obviously it's going to take a few years, but at least our system now seems to have some real hitting prospects.

Then again, I don't know shit.

smitty wrote:It's really fun to look at past drafts and wonder what all the excitement was about Shawn Abner.

Coming off a stint with the college national team last summer, Child entered his junior season as a highly regarded college pitcher. But Child, a right-hander, was shaky at the start of the season and lost his spot in Oregon State's weekend rotation. Still, he presents an intriguing package to scouts. At 6-foot-5, 225 pounds, Child has a power-pitcher's frame and mentality. He throws in the low- to mid-90s with a hard slider and a changeup he rarely uses. Child may fit better in the bullpen, where he could ditch the changeup and likely develop into a late-inning power reliever.

Dan_Child
347 is on the board! @benwetzler28

BigEd76 wrote:Round 12 = Griffin Jax, RHP, Cherry Creek HS (CO)

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Air Force commit

O'Hare, a senior left-handed pitcher from Lynnfield, MA., was dominating on the mound compiling a 0.15 ERA in 59 innings pitched as he allowed just five runs, including one earned. He finished the regular season with a 9-0 record and allowed 23 hits and 22 walks, while striking out 98 in 10 appearances.

He leads the NAIA rankings in seven categories including opponent batting average (0.114), total hits allowed (23), hits allowed per 9 innings (3.51), batters struck out per 9 innings (14.95), total earned runs allowed (1), earned run average (0.15) and total runs allowed (5).

“Will is a fierce competitor that will compete for a spot in the rotation at Dixie State, but also has the make-up and ability to pitch on the back end of the bullpen.”

MarkMeadors19
Wow! I'm a phillie! I want to thank all my god,friends,family and teammates! Wouldn't of made it with out y'all!

Messed up that thank you tweet..lol I'm too excited! Lol

@Lima_Usher still have a lot to think over and discuss with my fam

emmacall
Looks like I am now a Phillies fan! ⚾ Congratulations to my awesome boyfriend @MarkMeadors19! So proud of you!

BigEd76 wrote:Round 28 = Matt Southard, RHP, Yavapai College (AZ)

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6'9" sophomore

"We first saw Venn at the Tennessee Baseball Coaches Top Upperclassmen event, and immediately targeted him as the outfielder we would love to have in this recruiting class," head coach Brian Shoop said. "Venn was exactly what we were looking for -- a left-handed hitter who can run, hit for power and who can also defend the field at a high level. We really believe that there was no better fit as a player at UAB than Venn and we have to no doubt that he will have a great college career as a Blazer before he begins his professional career."

Biter was a key contributor in Rossview winning back-to-back District and Tournament Championships the past two seasons, along with a runner up finish in the Regional Tournament. During the 2012 season, Biter garnered 10 AAA All-District Team honors and was named to the The Leaf - Chronicle All-Area Team.

The Blazers recruited him as a centerfielder and with a shot at batting in the leadoff position or No. 2 hole in their lineup eventually.

"I don't want all of this to go to my head," Biter said. "I still have a ton of room for improvement and I know I can get better. All this stuff has been nice and it's been a crazy ride the past few months but I have to remain grounded and understand I haven't done anything yet."