Thursday, September 3, 2009

First Blue Chip IFA Signs

Polin Medrano became the first blue chip IFA to sign in season 13 as the Las Vegas 51s signed him for $6M.

Fielding: Can't cover a bunt, can field if a ball is hit at him, can hold runners at first.
Physical: Very Good.
Pitching: decent control, good vsR, GB neutral, pitches are good but less than appealing for a movement pitcher. Good chance he will give up a lot of gopher balls.
Grade B-.

A little about the grading system for an IFA. The letter grade is a comparison as to where he could have fell in the amateur draft, the marker indicates effectiveness. Still very subjective as to how I interpret what my advance scouting tells me.

A = Top 16 pick
B = Second tier pick
C = Supplemental
D = 2nd Round pick or later

Plus = Very effective
None = effective
Minus = less than effective

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