By Ryan Kelley | June 2, 2011 at 4:38 am | One comment
Austin Hedges, C,
JSerra High School (California)
Best Tool: Arm (70/75)
Worst Tool: Speed (35/30)
MLB ETA: 2014
A highly regarded defensive catcher with a commitment to UCLA, Austin Hedges should be one of the draft’s toughest signs. One of the highlights at the Aflac...
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By Ryan Kelley | June 2, 2011 at 4:12 am | 5 comments
Derek “Bubba” Starling
Gardner-Edgerton High School (Kansas)
Best Tool: Arm (70/75)
Worst Tool: Hit (35/55)
Projected Draft: Arizona Diamondbacks, #7 Overall
MLB ETA: 2014
Arguably the most gifted high school athlete in the nation, Bubba Starling is one of the most...
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By Ryan Kelley | June 2, 2011 at 3:20 am | 2 comments
Gerrit Cole, RHP,
UCLA
Best Tool: Fastball (70/75)
Worst Tool: Command (45/50)
Projected Draft: Pittsburgh Pirates, #1 Overall
MLB ETA: 2013
An important member of the 2009 and 2010 Collegiate National Teams, UCLA’s Gerrit Cole is arguably the top arm in a draft...
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By Ryan Kelley | June 1, 2011 at 6:29 pm | 2 comments
Anthony Rendon, 3B,
Rice University
Best Tool: Hit (60 present /70 future)
Worst Tool: Running Speed (45)
Projected Draft: Seattle Mariners, #2 Overall
MLB ETA: September 2012
The top talent in this year’s draft, Rice University’s Anthony Rendon has the chance to...
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