Unsigned to Signed

1. Ivan Johnson, P, Santa Fe Heat : To be selected Number 1 is an honor. This kid has the tools and is very versatile. How to use him depends on whose point of view you look at. A two pitch starter? A long reliever? A two inning closer?

Defense: D
Physical: A+
Pitching: A+

Looks just as good after being signed.

2. Torey Caminiti, SP, Philadelphia Athletics : Possesses some great pitching skills and will be a fine addition to the pitching staff in the future.

Defense: B
Physical: B
Pitching: A+

After being signed, the stock went up on this kid and looks to be a projected solid #2 starter.

3. Brendan Hartman, SS, Arizona Splashlogs : A SS he is not as he looks like a solid 3B. Health could be a big problem. His hitting ability looks pretty good.

Defense: A+ at 3B
Physical: C
Hitting: B+

The disappearance of the owner hurt but still delivered with some very nice picks especially late.


9. George Obermueller, SP, Tampa Bay Rays: I wasn't exactly smitten with this guy on my draft board. Does have some great qualities and can play 1B in his spare time. Could be a good workhorse starter but I would think he would be much better at real long relief duty.

Defense: A
Physical: B
Pitching: B

After being signed, I am still not sure he could be that great of a starter but the qualifications are there even with the somewhat weak pitches. This is one of those wait and see players

10. Curtis Farrell, 2B, Trenton Ball Hogs: A defensive 2B/CF with power hitting, makes him worthy of a first round pick. Probably the best position player in the draft.

Defense: A+
Physical: A+
Hitting: A

Making the projections could be rough and the kid can't be rushed. Even if he gets close he will still be very good.

11. Maverick Duran, P, Dover Dung Beetles: Has exceptional control and a workhorse. His splits are not horrible but for a power lefty not so good and the pitch quality doesn't exactly help. Although having very above average stats could very well could have a high tater total.

Defense: A
Physical: B+
Pitching: B+

This is another one of those wait and see players.

13. Vicente Estrada, San Diego Dirt Bags: Totally unknown, talk about my scouting not doing their job. It says he was drafted as a RF, I can't even confirm that. After getting a good look at this kid, I can see why my scouts ignored him. BTW, I fired all my scouts! He has T-Rex arms and causes problems catching the ball and is also the cause for his low health. Would make an outstandingly exceptional 1B. His first two home runs against the Corndogs with his powerful compacted swing hit a low flying banner plane.

Defense: C
Physical: C
Hitting: A++

If he stays healthy, a big if, could very well help a ML club in the hitting department.

Still Unsigned:

5. Phil Houston - Vancouver Canadians : Possibility is very late singing if at all.

24. Edwin Cooper - Jacksonville Beach Boys : Unknown

29. Chris House - Louisville Swingers : Possibility is very late singing if at all.

30. Cecil Curtis - Monterrey Corn Dogs : Unknown