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3rd round pick - Tyler Townsend, 1B - FIU

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Being a college hitter, you gotta wonder if he starts in Delmarva.

I just hope we get all of these guys signed quickly and get them into the system right away.

I was thinking back to Jeff Fiorentino, also drafted in the 3rd round, who started at Aberdeen but was quickly moved to Delmarva. Reimold also started at Aberdeen if I recall, but was jumped all the way to Frederick by the end of the season, skipping Delmarva entirely. Either of those flight paths would be good.

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In 540 college at bats, he walked 77 times and struck out 79 times...very nice.

This is huge. If this guy is going to hit for power, bring a mean OBP, *and* not be a strike out machine he can be a real difference-maker. Excellent peripheral.

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Really excited about this pick.

I played against Tyler in high school when I was a sophomore and he was a senior. He pitched against us and hit 2 HR's.

Would be very surprised if he was moved from position player to pitcher.

The pitching comments are a joke I believe, mostly aimed at yours truly...

Jordan said the Orioles got this guy for his bat.

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How good is the competition he played against at FIU?

Its not awful. They played FSU once this year. Jacksonville, Stetson, WKU, Bethune-Cookman are usually pretty solid teams.

Its not the disparity that you'd see in football, for example.

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I know this kid personally. He isn't that slow anymore. He is faster than Prince Fielder but no Felix Pie. He is a great kid. Loves the game and works hard. He will be a great pick.

Good, I'm excited to have him. We don't need him to be Felix Pie speed-wise (or in any other way!). Just give us some power and make contact.

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