General MLB Draft Thread - Rounds 1-4

[Leitch]

Guys, I got this off another site. Looks a little better::002_scool:

4th round pick, Tim Bascom, RHP out of UCF - tore his ACL after being drafted in the 6th by the Padres last year, and has returned to the mound for an independent league.

"Bascom, the ace of Bradenton's staff, wowed scouts and fans early this year with a mid 90's fast ball. Virtually untouchable for the Juice, he posted a 0.00 ERA over 10 innings of work. Opponents hit a lowly .094 against him, including 11 strike outs.

A three-year starter at the University of Central Florida, Bascom compiled a 19-11 record with the Golden Knights and was a two time conference All-Star. Bascom was taken by the Padres in the 6th round of the 2006 amateur draft, but failed a physical, thus putting his big league dreams on hold. He is eligible to be drafted again later this week and hopes to make an impact in 2007 and beyond."

Well that certainly makes him sound a lot better than a fingy-stuff signable guy.

[wayne25]

thank you for that post Cheese, I'm breathing slightly easier.

[markpolis]

Whew! That pick took me awhile to recover from.

Here's some more picks:

130 - Nats - Derek Norris, HS, C,

131 - Brewers - Eric Farris, Loyola, 2B.

132 - Rockies - Isiah Froneberger, HS, LHP

133 - D-Backs - Sean Morgan, Tulane, RHP.

134 - Padres - Corey Kluber, Stenson, RHP

135 - Mariners - Nolan Gallagher - Stanford U, RHP

136 - Bryan Peterson, UC Irvine, RF

137 - Indians - Tim McFarland, HS, LHP

138 - Braves - Cory Gearrin, Mercer, RHP

139 - Reds - Blake Stouffer, Texas A&M, 1B

140 - Rangers - Garrett Nash - Utah HS, CF

Nash came into the draft season with high expectations and has had difficulty living up to them. He's a switch-hitter who'll have to play second or the outfield at the next level and he hasn't swung the bat well enough this season. Still, he's got as much speed as anyone in the draft class, a tool that's sure to intrigue some, though it seems more likely that he'll head to Oregon State.

141 - Brett Elbner, HS, RHP

142 - Cardinals - Kyle Russell, Texas, RF, LL

Russell certainly made a splash this season by obliterating the school record for home runs in a season. The power is legit, but there is concern about his ability to make contact consistently enough for the power to come into play at the next level. The power with the arm strength, though, does fit the right-field profile in the future. A draft-eligible sophomore, he does hold some leverage in terms of returning for his junior season at Texas.

143 - Phillies - Tyler Mach, Ok. St., 2B, R/R

144 - Red Sox - Chris Province - SE Louisana U, RHP

145 - Blue Jays - Brad Mills - U of Arizona, LHP

Mills was a 22nd round draft pick by the Toronto Blue Jays a year ago, but turned down their offer to return for a senior season. He has the chance to be a starter with an average fastball and above-average curve and changeup. He'd be considered much more highly if he had exhibited more consistent fastball command. At the very least, he could be an effective lefty bullpen type.

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[markpolis]

Guys, jump over to this thread to view the 5th round and onward.

The O's selected Jake Arrieta, RHP from TCU. Great pick.

http://www.orioleshangout.com/forums/showthread.php?p=935551&posted=1#post935551

[Pruke]

"Bascom, the ace of Bradenton's staff, wowed scouts and fans early this year with a mid 90's fast ball. Virtually untouchable for the Juice, he posted a 0.00 ERA over 10 innings of work.

i have to laugh at this - does Bradenton play 8 ballgames a year? gimme a break.

[alexei606]

Red Sox pick Will Middlebrooks.

[Tank]

He went where everyone knew he would if he dropped down; #14 to Atlanta.

My bad. I knew he couldn't still be available, thats why I was surprised.