The Dude wrote:does BA take signability/commits into account? So if a guy is unlikely to actually sign he won't actually count as a prospect for that year's draft

Phils plan to play him at third, according to Almaraz: “This is somebody we feel is a really good athlete, with the ability to hit. He can run, he can throw, he possesses really good tools. We see him more as a third baseman that’s going to have some type of power. We were really pleased to get him. … Those bats were coming off the board pretty quick.”

Here’s what Cormican wrote at The Good Phight: “The Phillies will be buying out his commitment to Cal Poly (he’s a smart kid). Luke was also a starting Wide Receiver for the Varsity football team as a Junior before deciding to focus solely on baseball as a Senior. He’s a good all-around athlete and seems to know how to hit. He was named Perfect Game California World Series MVP last fall. Given his numbers, clean swing and track record, it is a little odd he’s so far off the radar and rankings. I’d lean toward thinking the Phillies may have uncovered a gem. It will be interesting to see where he plays on the Diamond, as he doesn’t look natural in those short clips in the middle infield. He also Pitches, so a move to Catcher seems kind of logical, though risky with a high pick. He’d have the speed, arm and hit tool for Center, so that’s also possible.”

Here are some comments from Williams and his.coach (Tom Faris) from a story in the Orange County Register: “The senior said the Phillies organization started contacting him on Monday. Philadelphia was one of the first to start watching Williams regularly during the 2015 spring season. Faris thought Williams had an opportunity to go sooner than the third round, given the high number of shortstops on Day One. Faris said the Atlanta Braves also expressed interest in Williams as a catcher.”

CFP wrote:

td11 wrote:

Gilbert had spoken with 15-20 scouts prior to the draft and believed the Chicago Cubs, San Francisco Giants and New York Yankees were high on the list of interested teams. However, he scoured numerous mock drafts and player rankings and didn’t see his name on any list.

“I wasn’t in the top 500,” Gilbert said. “So I was a little skeptical.”

Kid must read BSG and probably is throwing shade at Squire here.

ReadingPhilly wrote:

Squire wrote:Our 11th Round pick should be telling as to where we are moneywise. If we were skimming along the way to fund a post 10th round flier, you take him with your first pick.

i'm not expecting anyone in the sands/everett tier. maybe a lesser guy that needs a little extra incentive.

Squire wrote:

ReadingPhilly wrote:

Squire wrote:Our 11th Round pick should be telling as to where we are moneywise. If we were skimming along the way to fund a post 10th round flier, you take him with your first pick.

i'm not expecting anyone in the sands/everett tier. maybe a lesser guy that needs a little extra incentive.

I tend to agree.

BigEd76 wrote:Rd 11 = Edgar Cabral, C, Mt. San Antonio College
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Was Toronto's 33rd-rd pick in 2013

Center fielder Zach Coppola is a good bet to get selected. The junior batted .373 with a .475 on-base percentage while stealing 39 bases in 39 attempts. That speed played well in the outfield, where Coppola also showcased a strong throwing arm. At 5-foot-9 and 155-pounds, Coppola doesn't possess power (he's never homered in three seasons with the Jacks), but there are indications he could be taken in the first 10 rounds.

With another year of eligibility left, that would leave Coppola with a decision to make. The Windsor Heights, Iowa, native was invited to pre-draft workouts for the Dodgers, Angels and Royals and was able to attend the latter two, at Angel Stadium and Kauffman Stadium, respectively.

"I'm pretty sure Zach's getting drafted," Schrage said. "There's a few teams that really like him. If I were a betting man I'd say he'll go between rounds 12-20, that's the sense I'm getting from talking to scouts and things. But a lot can happen. If a team that likes him has another center fielder fall into their lap unexpectedly, he's off their board and then you don't know."