I know it is late in the season but better late than never. Didn't think I was ever going to be feeling better or be able to concentrate on writing but here goes. My advance scouting is a little weak so here goes nothing.
1. Louie James- Washington: He looks disappointing as a SS or CF. Maybe 3B/2B at the ML level. Hitting looks pretty decent though could be a little weak against righties. Having a rough go at the Low A Level.
Grade: A
2. Elston Cooper - Arizona: I like his durability/stamina and pitches, will it be enough to cover the weak control and splits for a strike out pitcher?
Grade: B
3. George Atkins - NY Mets: What is not to like, has all the ability needed and I had him ranked as the best pitcher in the draft. Might be the best pick for the Mets ever.
Grade: A+
4. Tony Lansing - Seattle: His projections could be tough to reach and may need a very good PC catcher at the ML level. I am not sure whose projections to trust but could be a "RED HERRING" for a top 5 pick. Should be a very good pitcher just maybe not great.
Grade B+:
5. Peter Brock - New Orleans: Projects to be a top end SS if projections are met which could be tough or at least take a while. Where to put him in the line up could be tough also, has lead off speed and 3 spot power, what a combo.
Grade: A+
6. Jacob Nixon - Oklahoma City: I see a lot of complete games from this kid and has the control and splits to get him there but a PC catcher may be order with a relatively weak stable of pitches.
Grade A:
7. Wesley Hewson - Toledo: A highly touted shut down closer and should not disappoint.
Grade: A+
8. Joel Mays - Texas: A weak defense SS, better suited for 3B in the end maybe. But another with big power and speed.
Grade: A+
9. Joel Mays - Omaha: Another near SS with speed although the big power is not present but could make a dandy lead off hitter.
Grade: A
10. Frank Brand - Vancouver: A pitcher that has everything going for him but control and that could be his demise for being ML pitcher. Could my scouting be that far off?
Grade: C
11. Dusty Ingram - Florida: Could become a very good long relief pitcher in time.
Grade: B+
12. Lance Barnes - Cleveland: Decent attributes for a pitcher but not quality for a starter with those pitches.
Grade: B
13. Del Lowrie - Tampa Bay: Like Barnes, has decent attributes for a pitcher but quality is lacking.
Grade: B
14. Daniel Ray Holt - Florida: With their second pick already, they chose a catcher and the only one in the first round. Not exactly robust defensively but good enough with his hitting abilities will assure him of a long ML career.
Grade: B+
15. Shayne Marte - Syracuse: unsigned and totally unknown
16. Sadie Richardson - Boston: A 1B/DH that could find his way onto the ML lineup in either category. His name has already been the butt of many jokes and has already garnered the nickname "Hawkins".
Grade: A+
17. Storm Wallace - Dover: Pretty weak as a CF and COF could be a stretch. Has speed and some pop in his bat but those splits could may make him just so-so at the plate.
Grade: B
18. Quilvio Franco - Las vegas: Could pan out to be a very good closer if projections are made.
Grade: B
19. Bucky Metzger - Austin: They were surprised he dropped so far, the big reason is his low durability. (I thought they were gonna cut out the ridiculous ratings?) Getting him to projections could be very tough. As a starter he might be able to pitch every 10 days. As a closer, he could pitch three or four days in a row then may need to take three or four off.
Grade: B- may work out
20. Hank Harding - Tampa Bay: This pitcher could be a mixed bag, like throw great one outing and get shelled the next. Still this late in the draft a good pick.
Grade: B
21. Craig Waters - Washington: Weak defensively for a 2B and could wind up in RF. Weak eye and power but has decent splits and makes contact most of the time. Could wind up a career minor leaguer.
Grade: C
22. Gerald Offerman - Milwaukee: May not have the range for a SS. His speed and power is lacking but is not all that bad at the plate.
Grade: B-
23. Eric Stanley - Atlanta: Could make a nice setup man in the future with an outside chance as a closer.
Grade: B
24. Roger Metzger - Toronto: Could be a great defensive SS that slaps righties around. Considering his health, it could be problematic to make projections if he becomes a habitual DLer. And before you ask, Bucky is his cousin, think problematic health concerns run in the family.
Grade: C+ worth the risk
25. Louis Matthews - Kansas City: A stretch to play LF and may consider 1B as an alternative. Relatively weak against the right-handed persuasion but has the ability to pound the lefties.
Grade: B-
26. Jimmy Ingram - Chicago: A little weak in the glove for a 2B but basically over/under qualified for anyplace else. Could be pretty awesome at the plate in Wrigley as the fans cheered their approval for this pick. Could his makeup be his downfall?
Grade: B+
27. Benny Calero - Chicago: josepaco tripped running to the podium to make this selection after their previous pick (must be nice having two in a row). They couldn't believe this potential long reliever was still available. He should one day strengthen the bull pen for sure and maybe make a couple starts in his spare time.
Grade: A
28. Corey Collins - Trenton: Could play 2B with the best of them, but the plate awareness could be a factor though he makes contact most of the time.
Grade: C
29. Alton Kolb - Pittsburgh: unsigned and unknown
30. Timothy Bailey - Milwaukee: If he makes projections will be a very good 2B. Worst asset is his eye but that shouldn't stop him from a ML career.
Grade: B+
31. Louis Goodwin - St. Louis: Didn't spend much on scouting and it shows as the only person happy about this selection was Louis. Weak gloved and hitting is worse, though he is hitting .308 at the Rookie camp and accidently hit a HR.
Grade: D
32. Fernando Martin - Trenton: A probable long reliever with above average splits, good control and some so-so pitches. This late in the first round beggers can't be choosey.
Grade: B
33. Larry Browning - Durham: For a pitcher this late in the draft, he was a great pick. Has ML potential if he develops.
Grade: B+
34. Eric Marshall - Cincinnati: Has the Reds luck finally run out finding studs late in the first round? Maybe, then again maybe not. Eric can catch the ball, but may have problems getting to it for the long runs. Has some pop in the bat and some above average abilities but lacks consistent contact.
Grade: C
35. Clinton Terry - Houston: Weak defensively for 3B and maybe too weak for RF also. Hitting is not so great, though he does have good splits, just not the eye to go with them.
Grade: C
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