BBA early draft preview for 2012 top 100

[CamdenTerp]

I didn't see this anywhere else. I am by no means any draft expert just want to post some videos that I had seen. Below are the top 10 for quick reference. The link at the bottom provides top 100.

Rk. Player Pos. B/T Ht. Wt. School

1. Mark Appel RHP R-R 6-5 190 Stanford
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDt9i...eature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oa3v...eature=related

2. Lucas Giolito RHP R-R 6-6 230 Harvard-Westlake HS, Studio City, Calif.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-Hg_6UBSd0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuLJ-...eature=related

3. Byron Buxton OF R-R 6-2 175 Appling County HS, Baxley, Ga.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rX2xe4641TI

comes in @ 2:29

4. Deven Marrero SS R-R 6-1 194 Arizona State
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdVUxj92jZU

5. Mike Zunino C R-R 6-2 215 Florida
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W67frV4rCyE

6. Kevin Gausman RHP L-R 6-4 185 Louisiana State
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5LcNwV-Esk

7. Chris Beck RHP R-R 6-3 220 Georgia Southern

8. Brian Johnson LHP/1B L-L 6-3 225 Florida

9. Victor Roache OF R-R 6-1 225 Georgia Southern
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJPvGXpg1s8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyWLutTa724

10. David Dahl OF L-R 6-2 185 Oak Mountain HS, Birmingham
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnFG7t0CHyU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SY2jTyFNJo


Top 100

http://www.baseballamerica.com/today...2/2612884.html

[allstar1579]

Thanks for that list. It's always fun to come back to this in June and see how much the landscape has changed from this list to the pre-draft list. Some good names on there though.

[Jammer7]

I know it is very early, but if you suppose for a moment that Appel and Giolito are are gone by the time we pick, who are we looking at with #4? Best player available..., but that may mean we take Zunino (C) or Marrero (SS). I would be happy with either at this time because we need the quality and the depth for trades or possible position changes down the road. I need to see more of Gausman.

I wonder what Rajisch likes at the top of the draft? Does DD have much to say about the draft?

I am intrigued by David Dahl, Walker Weickel and Gavin Cecchini. I will be checking out Weickel and teammate Jesse Winker a few times this season.

[allstar1579]

I know it is very early, but if you suppose for a moment that Appel and Giolito are are gone by the time we pick, who are we looking at with #4? Best player available..., but that may mean we take Zunino (C) or Marrero (SS). I would be happy with either at this time because we need the quality and the depth for trades or possible position changes down the road. I need to see more of Gausman.

I wonder what Rajisch likes at the top of the draft? Does DD have much to say about the draft?

I am intrigued by David Dahl, Walker Weickel and Gavin Cecchini. I will be checking out Weickel and teammate Jesse Winker a few times this season.

Cecchini is legit, and a favorite of Stotle. It's way too early to really get a feel for who is going to separate to the top of the draft, I think you see Buxton up there too even though he's the kinda prospect I usually stay away from. Everything will change between now and June though, so I wouldn't put too much thought into it.

Marrero was a favorite of mine out of HS, and is a HECK of a defensive SS, he would make a solid INF with Manny at 3B and Schoop at 2B, but with questions about just how much his bat will hold up it could be a risk at #4. Reminds me of Omar Vizquel though.

[section18]

Thanks Camden Terp. Nice post to analyze on a snowy morning! I'm leaning towards Zunino, Marrero or Roache at the moment. Will have to watch them closely this season. Enough pitchers for awhile. We need hitters on our first two picks in my opinion unless a pitcher falls to us that has a golden arm.

[Peace21]

Here is a good list and breakdown about corner infielders.

http://espn.go.com/blog/high-school/...rner-infielder

[Stotle]

Here is a good list and breakdown about corner infielders.

http://espn.go.com/blog/high-school/...rner-infielder

Comments like this really make me scratch my head when Churchill writes...

10. Mitch Nay, 3B, Hamilton (Chandler, Ariz.)
Nay fits the physical profile of a third baseman as much as anyone on this list. An Arizona State commit, Nay isn't as known to scouts as some other talents, but the physical prowess is there and he'll get a chance to show off his power and arm strength all spring. The hit tool is generally the main concern with prep power bats and Nay falls into that category, too.

I don't even know what this means. Nay was at several BIG events. I guarantee there is no area scout in Nay's region that isn't familiar with him. And I'd also imagine the regional folks and decision makers also have a solid book on him already. I mean, if your region is Arizona, how can you not be familiar with one of the top 5 kids in your state? Someone who participated at some of the most high profile scouting events on the summer circuit?

[doccat]

Assuming no new players burst on the scene (like Hultzen last year), and the top 10 remains the same, I'd target Gaussman with the pick.

A polished college power arm with high ceiling sounds good to me. Barring injury, I doubt Appel or Giolito is around when we pick. Buxton might be tempting if he's available.

I'm not a fan of all-glove no-bat Marrero. I'd want better with such a high pick.

[RZNJ]

Without knowing anything about these guys at this point and not having even watched any of the video's, not impressed with Appel's stats last year at Stanford. I would already be leaning towards taking the best bat available (preferably college) at #4. Right now, I'm gonna guess that Zunnino and Buxton are my top two choices, pending further review.