Day 2 draft thread

[LookinUp]

Jason Esposito, Vanderbilt

One of the top picks available. Need pick?

[Sports Guy]

Esposito?

[Floater]

I think Joe Esposito sang, YOU'RE THE BEST...AROUND!!!!!! maybe he was on to something...

[RVAbird]

Esposito is a good defender at third, some questions with the bat though. Was considered a possible first round bat pre-draft but disappointed offensively

[ChaosLex]

Esposito is a good defender at third, some questions with the bat though. Was considered a possible first round bat pre-draft but disappointed offensively

I just glanced at an article that said he started to thrive when Vanderbilt moved him down in the order. Hmm...

[RVAbird]

Esposito?

Esposito stats this year http://www.collegesplits.com/cgi-bin/csPlayer.cgi?pl=esposja42

[The Rick]

Esposito is a good defender at third, some questions with the bat though. Was considered a possible first round bat pre-draft but disappointed offensively

How much did the new bats have to do with that?

I feel like "the bat disappointed" is a phrase we're hearing an awful lot RE: college bats.

[Tony-OH]

Make sure we make all Esposito chat in his thread.. This will help us keep things straight... Thanks.

[ChaosLex]

Why does the name Esposito ring a bell? Am I thinking of a movie or TV character?

[kurting0]

And he is a Boras guy!

[RVAbird]

They need to tweak Esposito's swing some, but he's got some upside. Good defender, potential for average or better bat. Not a bad talent in the second round in a vacuum. One to watch.

[LookitsPuck]

Esposito, originally drafted by the Royals in 2K8.

Good defender, athletic, strong arm. Pretty decent speed also.

6'2, about 205 pounds. Good, solid frame.

[Sports Guy]

Stotle had him ranked as the #6 third baseman in the draft.

[LookitsPuck]

Esposito stats this year http://www.collegesplits.com/cgi-bin/csPlayer.cgi?pl=esposja42

Just in case people don't want to click:

362/429/560 - 989 OPS

22 2B

8 HR

55 RBI

17 BB

37 SO

15 SB

10 CS

In 243 at bats.

[Sports Guy]

Where did BA have him ranked?

Looks to me that it was a slight reach.

Stotle had him at 75.