Official Orioles Draft Pick Thread

[markpolis]

In the 23rd and 24th round the Orioles select two SoCal pitchers with some good upside.

Anthony Kirbis, RHP, 6'2" 200

Kirbis, with a solid pro body at 6-foot-2, 210 pounds, throws harder more consistently in the 92-94 mph range. A fan of pitching guru Tom House, he came to San Diego to meet with House and decided to transfer nearby, walking on. He throws a decent curveball but needs to locate it better. He led the team in wins and had a better season than Lowe (8-2, 3.08 vs. 4-5, 3.65).

Dan Klein, Servite HS, RHP 6'3" 195lbs.

UCLA recruit Dan Klein has more polish as a football quarterback, though he'll focus on baseball for the Bruins. He has a feel for spinning a breaking ball to go with fringe-average fastball velocity, good changeup and excellent athleticism at 6-foot-3 and 200 pounds.

I really like the Kirbis pick.

[Tony-OH]

Tony, what do you think of the Widlansky pick? It seems like he's a steal. FAU is a good baseball program.

He's an interesting pick because he missed almost his entire junior year with the hamstring injury after a solid sophomore year. Obviously he put up some impressive numbers this year after being named Sun Belt Player of the Year and Louisville Slugger First Team All-America honors. His .433 batting average, 104 hits, 15 home runs and 69 RBI completed one of the most dominant season in FAU history.

He broke the school record for hits, total bases and batting average. He also carried an 18-game hitting streak into the conference tournament during which he hit .513 with four doubles and six homers for a .795 slugging percentage. He walked just 24 times in 240 at bats and had 28 Ks, so I would expect his K:BB ratio to be ok, but nothing outstanding in the minors.

He'll be 23 in November so he needs to get going quick in pro ball. I'd like to see him started at Delmarva like Blake Davis last year. Get his feet wet and see what he does at Frederick next year.

Overall, it looks like a nice bat to add to the organization.

[Chollie Eckman]

Flagello tidbits

Cliff Flagello, a senior from Armuchee, Ga., was dominant on the mound this season, going 8-4 with a 2.75 ERA. In 78.2 innings pitched, he struck out 85 with opponents batting .191 against him.

[blazer]

That's 8 straight RHP if your keeping track...

[blazer]

With Justin Moore, that makes 9 straight RHP taken by the O's...

[BoysofArbutus]

14 RHP's in 24 picks.

Tony, what gives?

[ghogan]

Perhaps they have been watching our bullpen over the past month and realize that bullpen arms from the draft are as likely to succedd as multi-million dollar FA's!!!

[Chollie Eckman]

Kraig Binick

Binick named 2007 NCAA Division I Independent Player of the Year

Binick, Kraig....... .406 52-52 207 58 84 18 5 8 35 136 .657 19 7 26 1 .466 3 0 32-36

[TGO]

14 RHP's in 24 picks.

Tony, what gives?

Most draft picks are pitchers and most pitchers are right handed. This isn't that surprising.

[Chollie Eckman]

This draft will be known for the small schools the O's scouted. I'm surprised there aren't more local guys being picked, but it's still about half way.

[Chollie Eckman]

Procner is nothing special - a draft eligible senior. Stats are weak.

4.31 4-9 15 15 4 0/0 0 100.1 102 61 48 44 75 21 1 4 384 .266

[Chollie Eckman]

It seems like they let scouts pick here like "it's Bob's turn, then Nicks, etc."

How else do you explain a pick like Binick(potential) followed by Procner(no chance and another pitcher)?

[Chollie Eckman]

Brandon Cooney - FAU

Is this a joke or what? Why was this guy picked? What a waste.

7.36 2-5 22 7 0 0/0 0 55.0 77 54 45 33 57 15 0 6 233 .330

The guy has a legitimate Whip of 2? WTF?

[orioole28]

Check out the ballpark Kirbis got to play in. What a view!

http://www.pointloma.edu/Athletics/Baseball/America_s_Most_Scenic_Ballpark.htm

Too bad he is a Yankee fan! BOOO!!!

http://www.pointloma.edu/Athletics/Baseball/Roster/Tony_Kirbis.htm

Best college ball park in the nation!!!

[scarey1999]

Brandon Cooney - FAU

Is this a joke or what? Why was this guy picked? What a waste.

7.36 2-5 22 7 0 0/0 0 55.0 77 54 45 33 57 15 0 6 233 .330

The guy has a legitimate Whip of 2? WTF?

Cooney is huge...listed at 6'6" 240. Who knows, maybe between he and the 6'7" 1B from Richmond they are trying to put togoether an All-Bodyguard team?