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73 |
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TABER LEE |  |
SAN DIEGO ST U |
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SS |
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S/R |
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6'0" |
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180 |
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10/18/1980 |
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4YR |
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COMMENT: Compact athletic frame. Stronger than appears. Walt Weiss-like build. Younger brother of Phillies' first baseman Travis Lee. Plus arm strength with quick release, on-line acceleration. Soft hands, good lateral range. Short, quick, compact stroke. Same hitting approach from both sides of plate. Plays with intensity. |
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74 |
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ELIJAH DUKES |  |
HILLSBOROUGH HS |
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CF |
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R/R |
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6'2" |
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223 |
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06/26/1984 |
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HS |
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COMMENT: Physical horse. Muscular, well-conditioned, athletic build, similar to former Major League Albert Belle. Powerful stroke, tremendous raw power. Ball jumps off bat. Solid runner, even better under way. Reacts well to ball off bat, but struggles with routes and angles. Raw athletic ability. Also plays football. |
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75 |
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KYLE EDENS |  |
BAYLOR U |
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RHP |
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R/R |
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5'10" |
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200 |
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01/25/1980 |
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4YR |
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COMMENT: Medium height. Strong, thick body, similar to Jeff Brantley. No windup, overhand delivery. Fastball above-average velocity, off loose, quick arm. Slider with three-quarter depth. Also throws sinking change away from lefties. Very aggressive with all pitches. Plus stuff when down in zone. Occasional very good arm strength. Confident competitor. |
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76 |
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WALTER MAJEWSKI |  |
ST U NJ RUTGERS |
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RF |
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L/L |
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6'3" |
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200 |
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06/19/1981 |
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4YR |
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COMMENT: Lean, long-limbed, tapered, athletic body. Taller Mike Lieberthal-look. Quick, short stroke drives ball to all fields. Extra-base power. Live, free arm with acceleration. Adequate outfield instincts, runs better underway. Tremendous work ethic and makeup to match. |
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77 |
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LARRY BROADWAY |  |
DUKE U |
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1B |
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L/L |
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6'4" |
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225 |
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12/17/1980 |
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4YR |
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COMMENT: |
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78 |
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DAVID JENSEN |  |
BRIGHAM YOUNG U |
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1B |
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L/L |
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6'3" |
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215 |
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12/16/1979 |
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4YR |
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COMMENT: Barrel-chested, toned, strong throughout frame, reminds of Todd Helton. Plus bat speed, extension through pitch. Compact stroke, hands inside pitch. Drives ball with raw power, loft to swing. Soft hands. Light on feet. One-hand fielder. Average tools across board. Plays hard. Baseball instincts. |
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79 |
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ERIC THOMAS |  |
U SOUTH ALABAMA |
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RHP |
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R/R |
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6'8" |
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225 |
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03/24/1981 |
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4YR |
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COMMENT: Extremely tall, strong, durable, raw-boned build, similar to Jeff Nelson. Fastball with occasional cut action down in zone. Occasionally throws hard, down-breaking curve that's on you before you know it. Ideal size and arm, a very intimidating figure on mound. |
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80 |
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CURTIS GRANDERSON |  |
U ILLINOIS |
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OF |
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L/R |
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6'1" |
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185 |
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03/16/1981 |
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4YR |
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COMMENT: Good athletic frame. Well-toned and strong. Fair bat speed, occasional power. Long, strong stride; average speed to 1B. Adequate under way. Solid, average, playable arm. Adequate range. Skills for corner outfielder. Plays hard. |
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81 |
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WILLIAM CROCKETT |  |
HARVARD U |
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RHP |
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R/R |
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6'3" |
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200 |
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12/19/1979 |
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4YR |
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COMMENT: Lanky, lean, raw-boned, similar to Orel Hershiser. Fluid delivery with quick arm action. Loose, live, strong arm. Throws strikes. Fastball occasionally hits 92 with some sink and ride. Downer curve with late bite. Deceptive change fades. Stays ahead in count. Quick pickoff move. Fields well. Outstanding person. |
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82 |
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JASON COOPER |  |
STANFORD U |
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RF |
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L/R |
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6'2" |
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215 |
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12/06/1980 |
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4YR |
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COMMENT: Broad shoulders, large chest. Strong arms and legs, similar to Anaheim's Darin Erstad. Slight uppercut stroke with good carry. Average home run and pull power. Good hitting approach. |
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83 |
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TREVOR HUTCHINSON |  |
U CALIFORNIA |
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RHP |
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R/R |
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6'5" |
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220 |
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10/08/1979 |
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4YR |
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COMMENT: Big, angular frame, similar build to KerryWood. Good, high three-quarter arm slot. Heavy, sinking fastball bores in on righties. Occasional sharp breaking curve. Splitter is getting better. Change improving. |
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84 |
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KYLE PAWELCZYK |  |
CHIPOLA JC |
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LHP |
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L/L |
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6'5" |
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175 |
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11/18/1981 |
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JR |
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COMMENT: |
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85 |
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KENNARD JONES |  |
INDIANA U |
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CF |
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L/L |
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5'11" |
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180 |
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09/08/1981 |
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4YR |
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COMMENT: Medium, well-proportioned, wiry frame. Plus runner to 1B with first-step quickness and range. Makes contact, sprays ball to opposite field. Disciplined, knows strike zone. Confident, gives great effort. Loves to play. Solid makeup a plus. |
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86 |
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JUSTIN MAUREAU |  |
WICHITA ST U |
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LHP |
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L/L |
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6'0" |
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175 |
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12/17/1980 |
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4YR |
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COMMENT: Medium frame. Tall, lean and angular body, like Jamie Moyer. Fastball borderline-average velocity with occasional sink when down. Curve is best pitch, tightly rotating with hard strike zone bite. Change effective with occasional sink. |
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87 |
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MATTHEW PENDER |  |
KENNESAW ST U |
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RHP |
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R/R |
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6'5" |
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215 |
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06/11/1981 |
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4YR |
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COMMENT: Same type body as Kyle Farnsworth, lean and strong. Quick arm delivers fastball with some arm-side run, occasional cutting action. Tight-rotating slurvy curveball with some down tilt. Gaining feel for change. |
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88 |
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SCOTT WHITE |  |
WALTON HS |
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3B |
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R/R |
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6'3" |
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195 |
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10/18/1983 |
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HS |
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COMMENT: Body similar to Chipper Jones. Naturally, strong athletic third baseman. Can easy, short-stroke it a long way when relaxed at plate. Will hit a lot of gaps. Attacks mistakes. Fairly soft hands. Easy throws on a line. |
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89 |
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KIEL FISHER |  |
RIVERSIDE POLY HS |
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3B |
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L/R |
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6'4" |
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190 |
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09/29/1983 |
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HS |
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COMMENT: |
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90 |
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JOSHUA RUPE |  |
LOUISBURG COL |
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RHP |
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R/R |
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6'2" |
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180 |
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08/18/1982 |
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JR |
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COMMENT: Medium frame, average build. Well-proportioned. Body similar to Mike Mussina. Full wind-up with near-overhand delivery. Fastball has life down, flashes arm-side run. Loads of curveball spin, big downer, out pitch potential. |
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91 |
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MICHAEL NIXON |  |
SUNNYSLOPE HS |
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C |
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R/R |
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6'2" |
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210 |
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08/17/1983 |
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HS |
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COMMENT: |
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92 |
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MARK SAULS |  |
BAY HS |
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RHP |
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R/R |
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6'3" |
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210 |
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08/08/1984 |
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HS |
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COMMENT: Big, strong, durable body with build similar to Paul Shuey. Some bite to curveball when he stays on top. Loose out front, good extension. Fastball has some sink. Competes on mound. |
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93 |
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WILLIAM PETRICK |  |
MORRIS HS |
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RHP |
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R/R |
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6'6" |
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220 |
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04/29/1984 |
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HS |
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COMMENT: Extra-large, big-boned frame. Fair arm speed. Good fastball velocity with occasional down sink. Fair rotation, late-biting downer curveball. Circle change with occasional deception still developing. Around plate with three pitches. Raw arm strength but crude mechanics. Football player. |
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94 |
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DANIEL CEVETTE |  |
ELKLAND AREA HS |
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LHP |
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L/L |
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6'4" |
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190 |
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10/19/1983 |
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HS |
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COMMENT: Tall, very lean. Loose, long arms. Good pitcher's frame. Long-armed with average fastball. Works down and away. Makings of curve with occasional quick, tight rotation. Will throw change off fastball and curve. Stays ahead in count, hits corners. Aggressive. |
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95 |
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CHARLES MORTON |  |
JOEL BARLOW HS |
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RHP |
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R/R |
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6'5" |
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195 |
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11/12/1983 |
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HS |
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COMMENT: Picture-perfect pitcher's build. Added inch and 15 pounds since summer. Big full windup, close to overhand delivery. Long, easy, loose arm. Excellent high-low plane. Fastball runs and sinks when down. Tight-biting curve. |
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96 |
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MATTHEW CRAIG |  |
U RICHMOND |
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SS |
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S/R |
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6'2" |
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198 |
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04/16/1981 |
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4YR |
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COMMENT: Narrow, rangy build. Wiry-strong build, similar to Jay Bell. Good idea at plate. Handles bat well from both sides, but better as lefty. Gap-to-gap and flashes power from left. Playable glove and solid arm. Better runner underway. Knows the game. |
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97 |
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DANIEL ORTMEIER |  |
U TEXAS |
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OF |
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S/L |
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6'4" |
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220 |
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05/11/1981 |
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4YR |
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COMMENT: Tall, well-proportioned, athletic frame. Body similar to former Major Leaguer Gorman Thomas. Nice, full-arcing swing from both sides of plate. Better contact from right side. Alert reaction in outfield. Loose actions. Playable left field arm. Strong, athletic runner, runs better under way. Big, strong, good-looking kid. |
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98 |
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WILLIAM MURPHY |  |
CALIFORNIA ST U |
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LHP |
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L/L |
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6'0" |
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190 |
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05/09/1981 |
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4YR |
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COMMENT: Large, strong frame with strength throughout. Fastball sinks occasionally with some arm-side bore. Cut fastball occasionally for slider-like movement. Curveball has bite and depth. Change fades and sinks. Good arm speed, throws downhill. Works fast. Poised. |
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99 |
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JARED DOYLE * |  |
JAMES MADISON U |
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LHP |
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L/L |
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6'2" |
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195 |
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01/30/1981 |
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4YR |
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COMMENT: Durable build. Compact, well-proportioned frame. Taller version of Billy Wagner. Quick, whip arm. Aggressive fastball on inner half with ride. Also throws cutter with armside run and sink. Three-quarter tilt and some backdoor movement to curve. Feel for soft, diving changeup. |
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100 |
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EDUARDO MARTINEZ-ESTEVE |  |
WESTMINSTER CHRISTIAN SCH |
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RF |
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R/R |
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6'2" |
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194 |
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07/14/1983 |
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HS |
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COMMENT: Large, strong frame, like Tim Salmon. Solid, aggressive hitter who makes adjustments. Big league swing with power to all fields. Solid glove, makes plays. Average arm. Runs well for size. Hustler who plays hard and leaves everything on field. |
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101 |
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RORY SHORTELL |  |
SAN DIEGO ST U |
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RHP |
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R/R |
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6'3" |
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205 |
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06/03/1981 |
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4YR |
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COMMENT: Angular, solid frame. Broad, rounded shoulders. Good upper body strength. Conditioned, strong legs. Good agility for size. Body similar to Jeff Shaw. High 3/4 release. Quick arm. Fastball explodes in last 10 feet. Heavy fastball potential. Competitor, goes after hitters. Will break bats. |
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102 |
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CALVIN HAYES |  |
EAST ROWAN HS |
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SS |
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R/R |
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5'9" |
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180 |
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03/21/1984 |
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HS |
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COMMENT: Medium-large frame, compact build. Strong body like Kirby Puckett. Average bat speed and occasionally goes opposite field. Home run threat with short, chop swing. Strength for wood bat. Shows plus home-to-1B and steal times. Working on bunting. |
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