MLBSN-It is that time of the year for an opinionated analysis on the recently completed amateur draft. The draft in itself was not the greatest for the second year in a row, but there was some decent pitching talent to be had early. My board didn't really have a superstar power hitter anywhere but had enough decent pitchers to last into the 2nd round. When Miller Morris is the best overall hitter on your board and he was taken with the 65th pick, you know your in for a draft nightmare.
1. The Santa Fe was the first team on the clock and selected J.C. Welch. He is a little over-rated for the position he plays but sure makes up for it in other aspects. His hitting ability will astound most pitchers once he gets to the majors. He will probably be converted to play an outstanding 3B or a good 2B.
Defense: SS: D, 3B: A+, 2B: B
Offense: A-
Intangibles: B+
Santa Fe: C+ - if the second round pick signs, then this rating climbs to a A- as I really like the other 3 picks
2. Oklahoma City selected Harold Bonds. In my opinion this kid should not have been drafted by anyone, but that is me. Harold is a premier power hitter and drafted as a RF but displays 3B. The chances of him actually playing at the ML level could be far-fetched as his low health could keep him on the DL for long periods of time hampering development. His best position would be 1B or DH though corner outfield is also a possibility.
Defense: 3B: F, 1B: A+, RF: C, LF: B+
Offense: A++
Intangibles: D did I mention extremely low health?
Oklahoma City: D - with 8 drafted in the first 5 rounds I can't see them all though I did like the 2nd pick and the SS drafted in round 4, the 2 catchers were the best available but neither super in any aspect.
3. Arizona selected Myron Michaels. Myron is a very good left-handed finesse pitcher with great control, good splits, GB, and 5 good pitches. I had him 6th on my board.
Pitching: B+
Defense: B-
Intangibles: C+ as his makeup could hurt a little
Arizona Splashlogs: C- - as I am not real thrilled with the rest of the picks, 2nd round pick is intriguing though.
4. Vancouver Canadians selected Jim King. Jim is a power hitting SS, a rare find.
Defense: SS: B+ as his arm accuracy may cause a few errors.
Offense: A-
Intangibles: B- I always ding on health of a position player below 70, though the way things are at the moment anything above 65 is passable as WIS has been handing out injuries to mascots even.
Vancouver: B- - as the iffy pick in the supplemental and the shaky 4th and 5th rounders.
5. Trenton selected Larry Hinske. I had Larry as the number 2 pick on my board. He is a strike out pitcher with great control, great splits, FB, 4 great pitches.
Pitching: A- as the FB could be problematic at times.
Defense: A+
Intangibles: A+
Trenton: C- - selecting decent hitting but defensively inept position players
6. Philadelphia selected Kevin Moore. Kevin is listed as a SS but is a little weak in that area to be great but will hit for a high average with a few dingers.
Defense: SS: C+, 3B: A+, 2B: A+
Offense: A
Intangibles: C as health and makeup are problematic.
Philadelphia: C+ - with 3 first round picks and not going after a pitcher with one of them leaves me confused while selecting decent hitting but inept 3B's.
7. Dover selected Harold Dye. Harold is a tweener pitcher that boasts great control, decent splits, FB, 4 great pitches and a good out pitch. I had him ranked 4th on my board so I thought he was good also.
Pitching: A- as the FB could be problematic at times especially to lefties.
Defense: B+
Intangibles: B+ as health lowers this rating a bit
Dover: C- - selecting pitchers for 5 rounds gets boring and weaker as you go.
8. New York Mets selected Denny Reid. Not seen by me and must be an iffy pick as he is not signed.
New York Mets: C- - went for position players and the draft was relatively weak in this area.
9. Texas selected Shaggy Stratton. Shaggy is a finesse pitcher with great control, good splits, FB, 3 good pitches and a throw away we hope. Should be a good starter for many years.
Pitching: A
Defense: B
Intangibles: A
Texas: B - with only 3 picks, got some decent players.
10. Tampa Bay selected Flash Leonard. Flash is a finesse pitcher with great control, super splits, FB, and 1 great and 1 good pitch. Should be good as an everyday setup or closer.
Pitching: A
Defense: C, may have trouble fielding bunts
Intangibles: D as health is a big issue
Tampa Bay: C- -pitchers gets weaker as the rounds continue
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