11. Footsie Carew: Las Vegas, P - Could be the best staring pitcher in the draft IMO, just don't tell Cincy that. It depends on development once again but has a better chance at getting closer to projections than the others so far. I like off-speed pitchers with control, splits and pitches, might make me a little biased though.
Grade A
12. Daniel McClain: Omaha,P - Unknown
13. Bill Wasdin: Toronto, P - He doesn't have all the requirements to be a good pitcher in Toronto IMO. Does have the control, vsR and ground ball needed. Pitches and vsL are lacking however for a hard thrower.
Grade B - Could make a #4 or #5 starter but I doubt it will be in Toronto.
14. Chuck Harris: Milwaukee, P - Depending on development and not hitting the DL early in his career, could develop into a good Middle to Long Reliever. Should have the control, power and pitches desired by the GM. Splits should end up to be adequate.
Grade A - Good middle relievers are actually hard to come by.
15. Carlton Hodges: Anaheim, SS - First non-pitcher taken for a while. Scouting says he will not be a very good SS as he will have a weak glove and probably arm also. Glove may be good enough to play 2B but that depends on development. Chances are better inclined to say he is a 3B. Hitting should be good though not outstanding.
Grade A - With all the pitchers taken already and not many great position players available, looks to be a very good safe draft pick.
16. Johnnie Good: Houston, C - Unknown. Knowing VL as a GM, I wouldn't be surprised if it is a power hitting pseudo catcher.
17. Mike Jackson: Helena, P - A possible starter as a #4 or #5. He has everything but the splits and the fact he is lefty working against him. Chances of him being viable in Helena could prove interesting.
Grade B - Even though it is getting slim pickings for a pitcher.
18. Felipe Benitez: Tampa Bay, P - Scouting tells me he is quite awkward. He may be much better than what I see. May lack control and splits with out of sync pitches.
Grade C - I am not that enamored with this pick.
19. Jesus Martinez: Philadelphia, C - Philly once again steals my future trade bait player. As a catcher, he is not great defensively but good enough as a starter due to his powerful hitting abilities.
Grade A - His projected defense may be better than I see, so I am giving the benefit of the doubt plus a weak position player draft.
20. Johnny Baker: Minnesota, P - This is the first pitcher I have seen so far that could in-fact be labeled as a #1 starter. Such a find this late in the first round. Will he develop is the question, as I don't think he will get that close to his projected splits and end pitches.
Grade A+ - The potential is there
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