1. Pirates-Gerrit Cole, RHP, UCLA: Cole is like Steven Strasburg-lite, he throws in the high-90's, and has good breaking stuff. I like the pick, as I think Cole could become a very good MLB pitcher.
2. Mariners-Danny Hultzen, LHP, Virginia: He had the best season of any college pitcher, and is regarded as the most "polished" pitcher in the draft. Could be big league ready by 2012. The pick was a bit of a surprise, as most mock drafts had Anthony Rendon going in this slot.
3. Diamondbacks-Trevor Bauer, RHP, UCLA: Watching the tape on this guy is scary. His delivery looks very similar to Tim Linecum, and he hits 95 with his fastball, and has a good curve, and changeup. I liked what I saw in him.
5. Royals- Bubba Starling, OF, Gardner, Kansas: A high school athlete, who has a scholarship to play football at Nebraska. He is said to be a five-tool outfielder that has ridiculous power. Another gem to add to the farm system Kansas City is building.
6. Nationals-Anthony Rendon , 3B, Rice: The supposed best hitter in the draft falls all the way to #6. Has the versatility to play anywhere in the infield. Has drawn comparisons to Evan Longoria.
Now a look at what the Padres and Sox did early on in the draft.
Padres: #10: Cory Spangenberg, 2B, Indian River State JC
#25: Joe Ross, RHP, Bishop O'Dowd HS (CA)
#48: Michael Kelly, RHP, West Boca Raton HS(FL)
#54: Brett Austin, C, Providence SR High(NC)
#58: Jace Peterson, SS, McNeese State
#82: Austin Hedges, C, Serra HS (CA)
#203: Kyle Gaedele, RF, Valparaiso
Cory Spangenberg is a pretty interesting prospect. He's a Juco player, who used a wooden bat in his games. Scouts predict that he will hit for a high average, but the jury is out on his power. He has plus speed, and could be the starting 2B in 2013. Joe Ross is the younger brother of Oakland A's righty Tyson Ross. Can touch 95 with his fastball, and features a power curve. Is committed to pitch at UCLA, so signing him won't come cheaply. Michael Kelly has a solid frame at 6'5, and has an above average fastball. Brett Austin is a switch-hitting catcher, who makes solid contact from both sides of the plate. Couldn't find much on Peterson, but he is a two sport athlete with good speed. Austin Hedges is said to be a great defensive catcher, and if his bat comes around, he could become a potential all-star. My favorite pick though is Kyle Gaedele, out of Valparaiso. He is the great nephew of Eddie Gaedel, the shortest player ever to suit up in a big league game.
Red Sox: #19: Matt Barnes, RHP, UCONN
#26: Blake Swihart, C, V Sue Cleveland HS(NM)
#36: Henry Owens, LHP, Edison HS(CA)
#40: Jackie Bradley, OF, South Carolina
#81: Williams Jerez, CF, Grand Street Campus(NY)
#111: Jordan Weems, C, Columbus HS (GA)
I really love the Matt Barnes pick here. In a lesser draft, he might have been the top pitcher, instead the Sox pick him at #19. His fastball sits between 91-93, and can touch 96. Scouting reports say he could become a frontline starter. A switch-hitting catcher, who has above-average power. He may eventually have to move to a corner outfield slot, but should have the bat to make up for it. Henry Owens is 6'6 lefty, who has drawn comparisons to Mark Langston. Fastball sits in the low 90's and a good slider. Jackie Bradley struggled with the bat this year, and that could be attributed to a wrist injury. Has good power, and good defensive instincts. Williams Jerez is aa good athlete, who could become a toolsy outfielder with gap-to-gap power. I could not find much info on Jordan Weems.
The draft wraps up Wednesday, with rounds 31-50.
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