A year ago, Carlos Correa represented Puerto Rico well as the No. 1 overall pick in the Draft. Hernandez, another shortstop, won't go that early, but he has the chance to do his home island proud. Hernandez is already strong and well-built, and he may well add some strength as he matures. He has good bat speed and should have good power in the future. He has good hands and a strong arm, but some think his range might necessitate a move to third in the future. With Hernandez's offensive potential and his confidence on the field, he might profile well at the hot corner down the road.

thephan wrote:

TenuredVulture wrote:
Isn't it pretty common that guys who play catcher at one level simply can't do it at the majors for one reason or another?

I think catcher is about a billion times harder at the speed of the professional game and the ability to mentally call a solid game is much more difficult when you see teams and players repetitively. As a catcher you build very portable tools: Strong arm, accurate throws, good game sense, etc. which are attributes across the game. The fat kid is not just stuck behind the plate anymore. You can, and teams have, plug that in all over the place. I think that shortstop and center field might be the most unlikely landing zones for an ex-catcher, but everything else is potentially on the table.

A talented two-sport athlete, Sweaney scored 14 touchdowns and snagged six interceptions as a wide receiver/defensive back last fall. Sweaney didn’t spend much time doing showcases last summer because he also played football, but garnered plenty of attention this spring. He is still learning behind the plate, but between his athleticism and strong arm, he has the tools to become a solid defender. Sweaney has a compact swing and a chance to develop more power as he begins to focus on baseball and fills out his 6-foot-3, 180-pound frame. He is committed to Oregon.

BigEd76 wrote:http://www.bradenton.com/2013/06/07/4558731/philadelphia-phillies-draft-cord.html

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Wetzler has been a mainstay of Oregon State's rotation for three years and has put together a consistent track record of success in the Pac-12. He succeeds without dominating stuff, but earns high marks for his command and pitchability. Wetzler's fastball sits around 90 mph with good movement. He also throws a slider and a changeup. He isn't afraid to attack hitters and shows good poise on the mound. Wetzler missed a few weeks early this season with a back strain and it took him a while to build his strength back, but he has looked healthy over the last two months.

Eem wrote:Senior sign type of guy, probably so they can get Cord Sandberg lathered up