This seasons draft was messy to say the least. Outstanding hitting position players was a very slim commodity and pitching was there but not great. Like most of the drafts I have seen, it seems the players were more attuned to the new non-steroid era before the little update. Several of the position players had major flaws that downgraded them to chancey supplemental or second round picks. Pitching, while abundant, was not all that great and no true #1 starters compared to our old way of thinking. Most players, by current looks, may take longer to properly develop and even getting close to projections might be a chore.
1. Quinton Payton: Arizona, P - A hard thrower that could have very good control and good splits for a lefty. His pitches don't look exceptional however. The key to his success will be in development.
Grade B - I am not sold on the idea he could be a number 1 starter.
2. Michel Delgado: Detroit, SS - Capable of being a very good hitter. Slim chance that he will develop into the needed SS in Detroit. There is a better chance for 2B but more than likely he will end up at 3B which is still a prize in my books.
Grade A - Overall he gets a big boost of confidence from me.
3. Jim Griffin: Salem, CF - Capable of being a very good hitter. Development could be tough on this kid. Hitting wise he is about a season and half away from the majors probably. Defensively, he needs a lot of glove work to be successful at the CF position and may not come to fruition. This is the first player I have seen where you really don't want a particularly good rollover at seasons end.
Grade A - Overall I think he could be great but development could wind up leaving a GM in a tricky position.
4. John McInerney: Mets, 2B - Could be a pretty good hitter. 2B looks far fetched to me but should make a pretty good COF. This is a kid that needs a good first rollover otherwise development will be further slowed.
Grade A - Just because he was probably the best position player left on the boards already.
5. Wes Barnes: Washington, P - Another hard throwing lefty that could have good splits but maybe a bit light on control. Pitches doesn't look to help any either.
Grade B - Iffy as a starter and may wind up in the pen.
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