Francisco Lindor Scouting Report
Francisco Lindor is a high school shortstop from Montverde Academy HS (Fla) and is considered a top 15 overall talent in this year’s draft class.
2011 MLB Draft Preview: Danny Hultzen and Jed Bradley
Both players fit the mold of a Joe Jordan pet pick: advanced college left-handers with a good feel for pitching, a nice ceiling and the potential to rocket through the minor league system
What’s a first round pick worth, anyway?
With the help of Baseball Reference’s draft database, I have compiled a spreadsheet of every first-round (and first supplemental round) pick ever (June regular draft when applicable). First, some rudimentary data regarding first-round picks: Percentage of first-round picks that reached the majors: 59 (914/1547) — this includes picks from 2009 and 2010, for whom it [...]
Anthony Rendon Scouting Report
In 2010, Rendon would have been the first choice for many teams and could have made Mike Rizzo sleepless between selecting him over Bryce Harper.
Gerrit Cole Scouting Report
Cole is easily the best pitcher in the 2011 draft class, a potential ace in a major league rotation, and an All-Star in the making.
Jed Bradley Scouting Report
If there is a way to describe Jed Bradley, it is prototypical: a left hander with natural sink on everything and a solid ground ball pitcher. He is one of the few college pitchers that can continue to see projection in the future and has only scratched the surface with his abilities.
Dylan Bundy Scouting Report
Bundy ranks as one of the better preparatory prospects in the 2011 MLB Draft and is the brother of O’s prospect Bobby Bundy. He could be an option for the Orioles at #4.
Danny Hultzen Scouting Report
If he’s available at #4 overall, Danny Hultzen is a very intriguing option for the Orioles come draft day. Here’s a complete breakdown of the Virginia lefty.
2011 MLB Draft Preview – Series Introduction
We’re less than two months away from the MLB Draft, which means it’s time to focus on possible O’s prospects of the future. The 2011 draft class looks to be one of the most impressive groups of talent in years, and Orioles Nation will provide full coverage up until and through draft day.
