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I'll try to pick up some of the picks for everyone.

At #42, the Mets select Edward Kunz, Oregon St RHP R/R 6'05" 250 lbs.

Kunz's package of stuff is well-suited to the back of a bullpen, but the lack of the third pitch may keep him from closing as a pro. His future may be as a setup man who can pound his sinker-slider combination in on right-handed hitters.

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Wes Roemer, RHP, Cal-State Fullerton, goes #50 overall to the D-Backs.

Sorry about that Skipshot and our other Titan alumni.

Awww... I'm relegated to "other" status? ; )

Wes will be close to home - his folks and the Titan faithful will love that.

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#43 - Giants - William Jackson, C R/R, U of Oklahoma

#44 - Rangers - Neil Ramirez, RHP, HS, Kempsville, Virginia, 6'3" 185.

Ramirez's projectable body and live arm, combined with excellent fastball command should enter him into early round consideration. With his secondary stuff behind the heater, he might be a half-step behind some of the other exciting high school arms in this draft class.

#45 - Toronto - Justin Jackson, SS, R/R 6'2" 175, HS, Asheville NC

Jackson has been on the radar screen for a long time, with scouts seeing him many times over the years as they came to TC Roberson High School to see Cameron Maybin. He entered into the season as one of the top prep middle infielders in the class, but has seen his stock fall some over the course of the year. His defense has never really been questioned, but his ability to hit at the next level has. He did finish his senior season strongly at the plate and that could help him come draft day.

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#46 - Padres, Andrew Cumberland, SS, Pace HS, Fla. 5'10" 175.

Cumberland is one the faster players in this year's draft class and will get a long look from some because of his leadoff potential. He makes good contact, though he'll never hit for power and is simply a solid baseball player who plays the game right. His main drawback is where he fits in defensively, but whether it's at short, second or in the outfield, many think his speed game will play anywhere.

#47 - Mets, Nathan Vinyard, LHP, 6'2" 200. Woodland HS, Georgia.

He has the chance to have a good three-pitch mix with a slider that is an out pitch right now. While there's not a ton of projection to make, he should improve on things like command and fastball movement. He might be a tick behind the top prep southpaws on draft day.

#48 - Joshua Donaldson - Auburn U, C, R/R.

Donaldson really helped himself with a strong Cape Cod season last summer, but there are concerns about whether he'll be able to catch up to better velocities with the loop in his swing. He may improve with more experience as a full-time catcher, but his arm is below average and he does not profile as a premium catch-and-throw guy. Some see a switch to the infield -- he's played third in college -- but he may make for a good backup catcher who plays the game the right way.

#49 - Michael Burgess - Hillsborough HS, Fla 5'11" 195.

Wow! This kid looked to be one of the top picks entering his senior season. Burgess profiles as a future left-handed power-hitting corner outfielder. While he struggled with his swing early this season, his bat speed and hand-eye coordination will keep scouts intrigued. He can throw and field his position, but it's his bat that will carry him.

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