Thursday, May 8, 2008

Draft Recap - Supplemental Round

Luis Nunez
Sioux Falls
Corn Cleats
Age: 18B/T: R/R
Born: Conway, NC
Position(s): 2B
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33. Luis Nunez, 2B - Sioux Falls Corn Cleats
Pros: Above average hitter, good durability, good makeup.
Cons: Average glove not cut out for 2B.
Grade: B ~ Everyday player who projects to be a backup outfielder.

D'Angelo Romero
Pittsburgh
SSP
Age: 22B/T: R/R
Born: Allen, OK
Position(s): SS
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34. D'Angelo Romero, SS - Pittsburgh SSP
Pros: Amazing fielder, health and durability.
Cons: Average hitter at best.
Grade: B+ ~ Romero has a glove stickier than a spider's web, and can hit enough to not hurt the lineup.

Tony Terrero
New York
Titans
Age: 19B/T: R/R
Born: Joplin, MO
Position(s): P (ClA)
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35. Tony Terrero, P - New York Titans
Pros: Near perfect control, good splits, velocity, and pitch selection.
Cons: Stamina and durability issues.
Grade: B+ ~ Gifted but flawed player who doesn't have the gas to start, but could rock the bullpen.

36. Buck Fuller, SS - Omaha Sluggers
Pros: Good glove and splits.
Cons: Average contact, power, and batting eye.
Grade: B ~ Solid player who should be a valuable utility man on a big league squad, not cut out to start though.

Brace Franklin
Burlington
Big Dogs
Age: 19B/T: R/R
Born: New Bloomfield, PA
Position(s): LF
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37. Brace Franklin, LF - Burlington Big Dogs
Pros: Health, durability, splits vs. lefties.
Cons: Weak vs. righties.
Grade: B ~ Solid player who will contribute but not impress at the major league level.

Eddie Strange
Durham
Pitbulls
Age: 19B/T: R/R
Born: Gary, IN
Position(s): P (P)
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38. Eddie Strange, SP - Durham Pitbulls
Pros: Stamina, excellent control and pitch selection.
Cons: Average splits
Grade: B ~ Dependable starter who projects to be a #4 or #5 in the majors, but needs some work on his deceptiveness.

Vicente Hernandez
Seattle
Seacows
Age: 19B/T: R/R
Born: Medina, NY
Position(s): P (SP1)
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39. Vicente Hernandez, SP - Seattle Seacows
Pros: Good control, velocity, and durability.
Cons: Weak splits, average pitch selection.
Grade: C ~ Pitcher who will bounce between AAA and the majors, prototypical 4A pitcher.

Rob Leonard
Wichita
Wankers
Age: 18B/T: L/L
Born: Sergeant Bluff, IA
Position(s): CF/2B
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40. Rob Leonard, CF - Wichita Wankers
Pros: Excellent contact hitter, great splits, great range and glove.
Cons: Average batting eye, health, and durability.
Grade: B+ ~Speedy OBP player with good fielding skills. Nice pickup at #40.

Daniel Neill
Scranton
Dragons
Age: 18B/T: L/L
Born: L`Anse, MI
Position(s): 1B/DH
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41. Daniel Neill, 1B - Scranton Dragons
Pros: Good contact, splits, and batting eye.
Cons: Weak power for 1B position.
Grade: B ~ Solid hitter who will get on base, but doesn't have the pop needed to justify an everyday spot in the lineup.

James Lowry
Jackson
Pollocks
Age: 18B/T: R/R
Born: Laurel, MD
Position(s): C
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42. James Lowry, C - Jackson Pollocks
Pros: Good contact, batting eye, and pitch calling.
Cons: Weak vs. righties, average arm accuracy.
Grade: A- ~ Jackson did well grabbing the 2nd best catcher in the draft at #42.

Allen Gutierrez
Pittsburgh
SSP
Age: 22B/T: R/R
Born: Nashville, TN
Position(s): 3B
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43. Allen Gutierrez, 3B - Pittsburgh SSP
Pros: Good glove and durability.
Cons: Average hitting skills.
Grade: B ~ Solid backup 3B or OF, nothing special at the plate, but not an embarrassment either.

William Blake
Pawtucket
G-Maniacs
Age: 18B/T: S/R
Born: Chicago, IL
Position(s): C
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44. William Blake, C - Pawtucket G-Maniacs
Pros: Great vs. lefties, pitch calling is pure poetry.
Cons: Average hitting otherwise, average arm strength and accuracy.
Grade: B ~ Good pick can catch at the ML level, and is an ok hitter.

Sam Tracy
Omaha
Sluggers
Age: 21B/T: S/R
Born: Newark, NY
Position(s): RF
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45. Sam Tracy, RF - Omaha Sluggers
Pros: Health, durability, and power.
Cons: below average glove, average contact and batting eye.
Grade: B- ~ Decent player who will make a solid backup.

Jeremi Hill
Jackson
Pollocks
Age: 21B/T: L/L
Born: Blairstown, NJ
Position(s): P (ClA)
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46. Jeremi Hill, P - Jackson Pollocks
Pros: Good control, splits, velocity, and pitch selection.
Cons: Stamina and durability.
Grade: B+ ~ Good pick who will be servicible in the major league bullpen.

Chad Street
Omaha
Sluggers
Age: 20B/T: L/R
Born: Moreno Valley, CA
Position(s): 2B/1B/LF/DH
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47. Chad Street, 2B - Omaha Sluggers
Pros: Good splits and batting eye.
Cons: Below average glove, average contact and power.
Grade: B- ~ Decent enough hitter, but his glove will keep him from playing the infield.

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