When an outsider thinks of Knoxville, Tennessee and its surrounding suburbs, the first things that come to mind are probably country music, Pat Summitt, the Smokey Mountains and whiskey--not necessarily in that order. Generally, it's not baseball. That sounds...
Selected by the Nationals, 24th overall the 2011 MLB Draft, centerfielder Brian Goodwin is a true five-tool athlete. Equipped with premium speed, a promising glove, a feel for the barrel and big league raw power, Goodwin is blessed with the ingredients for super-stardom. He...
Anthony Michael Rendon Harrisburg Senators (Washington Nationals) Third Baseman Height: 5'11" Weight: 200 LBS Born: June 6, 1990 in Richmond, Texas BaseballNewsHound.com Prospect Rank: #5 Top 121 Hitting Prospects 2012 MLB Player Comparison: Edgardo Alfonzo, Mike...
// // Dylan Matthew Bundy Right-Handed Starting Pitcher Frederick Keyes (Baltimore Orioles) Born: November 15, 1992 in Tulsa, Oklahoma Height: 6'1" Weight: 210 LBS Comparable MLB Players: Josh Beckett, John Smoltz, Chad Billingsley, Jaret Wright Fastball...
Alex John Meyer Right-Handed Pitcher Washington Nationals Born: January 3, 1990 in Greensburg, Indiana Height: 6'9" Weight: 220 LBS Drafted: First Round (23rd Overall) in 2011 MLB Comparison: Jason Schmidt, A.J. Burnett, Fastball (Present/Future): 90-97 mph...
After publishing scouting reports and data on Major League Baseball's top pitching prospects this winter, we've shifting our focus to the MLB's top hitting prospects. We've established our rankings and posted in-depth scouting information on the MLB's eight best position...
Selected 10th overall out of Indian River State College by the San Diego Padres during the recent MLB Amateur Draft that took place early in June, second baseman Cory Spangenberg is off to a hot start to his professional career. Spangenberg was seen as a "stretch" pick by many...
Matt Barnes, RHP University of Connecticut Best Tool: Fastball (65/70) Worst Tool: Slider (35/40) Drafted: 19th overall, Boston Red Sox MLB ETA: 2013 Undrafted out of Bethel (CT) high school, right hander Matt Barnes has helped carry a Big East champion UCONN baseball...
The 2011 MLB Draft, with a class marked by a deep class of future stars, is about to come to a close. After an exciting and surprising first 60 picks on June 6th, round 2-30 were completed last night. While this segment of the draft isn't quite as exciting as the first round, at...
With day one of a surprising 2011 MLB Draft coming to a close, baseball fans have plenty to be excited--and to gripe-- about. Fans of the Washington Nationals will be plenty happy with their club a the front office had a banner day-- grabbing top-tier talents in Anthony Rendon,...
