• Ryan Adams went 2-4 with a Double.
• Bill Hall went 2-4 with a Double, HR and 2 RBI.
• Brandon Waring went 1-3 with a Solo HR and a BB.
• Jamie Hoffmann went 1-3 with a Solo HR and a BB.
• Jake Arrieta (W, 5-4) pitched 5.0 innings with 3 H, 1 R, 9 K, 1 BB allowed.
• Rick Zagone (S, 1) pitched 4.0 innings with 1 H, 0 R, 4 K, 1 BB allowed.

	Today’s Result	Tomorrow
	Bowie 7, Harrisburg 2	Opponent	Location	Time	Starter
78-64	Box Score	OFF
Jonathan Schoop went 1-4 with a Solo HR and a BB. Buck Britton went 2-5 with a Double and 2 RBI. Zelous Wheeler went 3-4 with a Double, Triple and 3 RBI. Matt Bywater (W, 1-0) Pitched 5.0 innings with 2 H, 0 R, 3 K, 0 BB allowed. Ryan Berry pitched 3.0 innings with 1 H, 0 R, 1 K, 0 BB allowed. Robert Hinton pitched 1.0 inning with 2 H, 2 R, 1 K, 0 BB allowed.
Notes

	Today’s Result	Tomorrow
	Carolina 2, Frederick 5	Opponent	Location	Time	Starter
62-77	Box Score	SEASON OVER
Glynn Davis went 0-3 with a BB and a SB. Jerome Pena went 2-5. Tyler Townsend went 3-5 with a HR and 3 RBI. Jeremy Nowak went 3-5 with a Double. Trent Howard (W, 4-10) pitched 5.0 innings with 6 H, 2 R, 1 K, 1 BB allowed. Jaime Esquivel pitched 2.0 innings with 1 H, 0 R, 2 K, 0 BB allowed. Eric Beaulac (S, 1) pitched 2.0 innings with 1 H, 0 r, 2 K, 1 BB allowed.
Notes
Ryan Berry was promoted to Bowie

	Today’s Result	Tomorrow
	Delmarva 1, West Virginia 4	Opponent	Location	Time	Starter
52-86	Box Score	SEASON OVER
Roderick Bernadina went 2-4 with a Solo HR. Steel Russell went 1-3. Eric Wooten pitched 6.0 innings with 7 H, 3 R, 3 K, 0 BB allowed. Cameron Coffey pitched 2.0 innings with 2 H, 1 R, 0 K, 2 BB allowed.
Notes

	Today’s Result	Tomorrow
	Aberdeen 3, Vermont 2	Opponent	Location	Time	Starter
27-47	Box Score	Vermont Lake Monsters	Away	6:05 PM	David Richardson
Alexander Mercedes went 4-6 with a Double. Cameron Edman went 2-4 with a BB. Manuel Hernandez went 1-3 with a Double and 2 BB. Scott Kalush went 2-4 with 2 RBI. Branden Kline pitched 3.0 innings with 3 H, 2 R, 3 K, 0 BB allowed. Jesse Fernandez pitched 4.0 innings with 2 H, 0 R, 2 K, 0 BB allowed. Josh Hader pitched 2.0 innings with 0 H, 0 R, 5 K, 0 BB allowed. Sander Beck (W, 4-3) pitched 1.0 inning with 0 H, 0 R, 3 K, 0 BB allowed. Tom Winegardner (S, 10) pitched 1.0 inning with 0 H, 0 R, 2 K, 0 BB allowed.
Notes
Alexander Mercedes was promoted to Aberdeen. Domingo Salas was promoted to Aberdeen. Alexander Santana was promoted to Aberdeen.

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• Ryan Adams went 2-3 with a Solo HR and a SB.
• Joe Mahoney went 1-3.
• Jamie Hoffmann went 2-3 with a SB.
• Zach Petersime (L, 0-3) pitched 5.0 innings with 2 H, 2 R, 3 K, 0 BB allowed.
• Sean Gleason pitched 2.0 innings with 6 H, 5 R (3 ER), 1 K, 2 BB allowed.

	Today’s Result	Tomorrow
	Bowie 5, Harrisburg 11	Opponent	Location	Time	Starter
77-64	Box Score	OFF
Zelous Wheeler went 2-4 with a SB. Jonathan Schoop went 1-4. Ronnie Welty went 1-4 with a HR and 3 RBI. Rhyne Hughes went 2-4 with a Solo HR. Tim Berry (L, 0-1) pitched 1.2 innings with 7 H, 9 R (7 ER), 4 K, 2 BB allowed. Chris Petrini pitched 3.1 innings with 1 H, 0 R, 2 K, 2 BB allowed. Clayton Schrader pitched 2.0 innings with 3 H, 2 R, 2 K, 3 BB allowed. Kyler Newby pitched 1.0 inning with 0 H, 0 R, 1 K, 0 BB allowed.
Notes

	Today’s Result	Tomorrow
	Carolina 1, Frederick 2	Opponent	Location	Time	Starter
61-77	Box Score	Carolina Mudcats	Home	2:00 PM	TBA
Glynn Davis went 0-4 with a BB. Tyler Townsend went 0-3 with a RBI and BB. Travis Adair went 3-4 with a Double. Brenden Webb went 1-3 with a Solo HR and a BB. Tyler Wilson pitched 7.0 innings with 5 H, 0 R, 10 K, 0 BB allowed. Zach Fowler pitched 1.0 innings with 0 H, 0 R, 2 K, 0 BB allowed. David Walters (S, 6) pitched 2.0 innings with 1 H, 1 R, 0 K, 3 BB allowed.
Notes

	Today’s Result	Tomorrow
	Delmarva 2, West Virginia 3	Opponent	Location	Time	Starter
52-85	Delmarva 7, West Virginia 2	West Virginia Power	Away	1:05 PM	Zach Davies
Game 1: Gregory Lorenzo went 1-4 with a Double. Adrian Marin went 1-4 with a RBI. Michael Ohlman went 2-3. Adam Davis went 1-2 with a Solo HR. Jason Esposito went 1-3. Williams Louico (L, 0-7) pitched 5.0 innings with 4 H, 3 R, 2 K, 4 BB allowed. Bobby Wilkins pitched 1.0 inning with 0 H, 0 R, 0 K, 0 BB allowed. Game 2: Gregory Lorenzo went 2-3. Connor Narron went 2-4 with a RBI. Michael Ohlman went 2-4 with a Double and RBI. Wynston Sawyer went 1-2 with a Double and 2 RBI. Adam Davis went 1-2 with a HR, 2 RBI and a BB. Parker Bridwell (W, 5-9) pitched 5.0 innings with 3 H, 2 R, 4 K, 3 BB allowed. Jesse Beal pitched 2.0 innings with 1 H, 0 R, 2 K, 0 BB allowed.
Notes

	Today’s Result	Tomorrow
	Hudson Valley 12, Aberdeen 9	Opponent	Location	Time	Starter
26-47	Box Score	Vermont Lake Monsters	Away	6:05 PM	Branden Kline
Will Howard went 3-5 with a Double and 2 RBI. Creede Simpson went 3-4 with a Triple, HR and 4 RBI. Sam Kimmel went 2-5. Lex Lutledge (L, 0-3) pitched 1.0 inning with 2 H, 5 R, 0 K, 2 BB allowed. Jhondaniel Medina pitched 4.0 innings with 3 H, 4 R, 3 K, 3 BB allowed. Elias Pinales pitched 2.1 innings with 5 H, 3 R, 2 K, 0 BB allowed. Janser Severino pitched 0.2 innings with 1 H, 0 R, 1 K, 1 BB allowed. Tom Winegardner pitched 1.0 inning with 0 H, 0 R, 1 K, 0 BB allowed.
Notes
Jaime Esquivel was promoted to Frederick. Jhondaniel Medina was promoted to Aberdeen.

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• The game was postponed due to inclement weather.
• Rick Zagone will start game 2 of the double-header.

	Today’s Result	Tomorrow
	Erie 2, Bowie 4	Opponent	Location	Time	Starter
74-61	Box Score	Erie SeaWolves	Home	7:05 PM	Eddie Gamboa
Antoan Richardson went 1-3 with a Double. Jonathan Schoop went 0-3 with a RBI. Tyler Kelly went 1-3 with a RBI, BB and SB. Buck Britton went 2-4 with a Double, RBI and SB. Ronnie Welty went 2-3 with a Double and BB. Dylan Bundy (W, 2-0) pitched 5.1 innings with 4 H, 2 R, 6 K, 4 BB allowed. Chris Petrini pitched 1.2 innings with 2 H, 0 R, 2 K, 0 BB allowed. Clayton Schrader pitched 1.0 inning with 0 H, 0 R, 0 K, 0 BB allowed. Kyler Newby (S, 18) pitched 1.0 inning with 0 H, 0 R, 3 K, 0 BB allowed.
Notes

	Today’s Result	Tomorrow
	Frederick 0, Salem 1	Opponent	Location	Time	Starter
58-75	Box Score	Salem Red Sox	Away	7:05 PM	Trent Howard
Jerome Pena went 1-3 with a BB. Brenden Webb went 1-3 with a BB. Mike Flacco went 2-4. Tyler Wilson (L, 7-7) pitched 7.0 innings with 3 H, 1 R, 10 K, 0 BB allowed. Matthew Bischoff pitched 1.0 inning with 0 H, 0 R, 0 K, 0 BB allowed.
Notes

	Today’s Result	Tomorrow
	Lakewood 4, Delmarva 0	Opponent	Location	Time	Starter
50-82	Box Score	Lakewood BlueClaws	Home	7:05 PM	Eduardo Rodriguez
Gregory Lorenzo went 1-3 with a Double. Adrian Marin went 0-3. Connor Narron went 2-3 with a BB. Roderick Bernadina went 1-3 with a BB. Zach Davies (L, 5-7) pitched 4.1 innings with 6 H, 3 R, 4 K, 4 BB allowed. Eric Wooten pitched 3.1 innings with 4 H, 1 R, 5 K, 2 BB allowed. Gene Escat pitched 1.0 inning with 2 H, 0 R, 0 K, 0 BB allowed.
Notes

	Today’s Result	Tomorrow
	Brooklyn 6, Aberdeen 3	Opponent	Location	Time	Starter
25-43	Box Score	Staten Island Yankees	Home	7:05 PM	David Richardson
Anthony Vega went 2-4 with a Double, RBI and BB. Torsten Boss went 3-5 with a Triple and 2 RBI. Hector Veloz went 1-3. Branden Kline pitched 3.0 innings with 2 H, 0 R, 3 K, 2 BB allowed. Cameron Coffey pitched 3.2 innings with 5 H, 3 R (2 ER), 3 K, 1 BB allowed. Josh Hader pitched 1.1 innings with 1 H, 0 R, 2 K, 0 BB allowed. Tom Winegardner pitched 1.0 inning with 1 H, 0 R, 0 K, 0 BB allowed. Bennett Parry (L, 0-3) pitched 2.0 innings with 2 H, 3 R (0 ER), 1 K, 2 BB allowed.
Notes

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	Today’s Result	Tomorrow
	Erie 0, Bowie 6	Opponent	Location	Time	Starter
73-61	Box Score	Erie SeaWolves	Home	7:05 PM	Dylan Bundy
Antoan Richardson went 2-4 with a SB. Jonathan Schoop went 1-3 with 2 BB. Robbie Widlansky went 2-4 with a Double and 2 RBI. Rhyne Hughes went 2-4 with a Solo HR. Ronnie Welty went 2-4 with 2 HR and 3 RBI. Tommy Hunter (W, 1-0) pitched 9.0 innings with 2 H, 0 R, 4 K, 1 BB allowed.
Notes

	Today’s Result	Tomorrow
		Opponent	Location	Time	Starter
58-74	OFF	Salem Red Sox	Away	7:00 PM	Tyler Wilson
Notes

	Today’s Result	Tomorrow
		Opponent	Location	Time	Starter
50-81	OFF	Lakewood BlueClaws	Home	7:05 PM	Parker Bridwell
Notes

	Today’s Result	Tomorrow
	Brooklyn 2, Aberdeen 1	Opponent	Location	Time	Starter
25-42	Box Score	Brooklyn Cyclones	Home	7:05 PM	Branden Kline
Creede Simpson went 1-4. Torsten Boss went 2-4 with a Double. Cameron Edman went 2-4 with a Double. Manuel Hernandez went 1-3. Lex Rutledge (L, 0-2) pitched 3.0 innings with 1 H, 1 R (0 ER), 4 K, 1 BB allowed. Jaime Esquivel pitched 4.0 innings with 3 H, 1 R, 3 K, 1 BB allowed. Jose Nivar pitched 2.0 innings with 0 H, 0 R, 2 K, 1 BB allowed.
Notes
Kris Richards was promoted to Aberdeen. Cory Segui was promoted to Aberdeen.

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• Ryan Flaherty went 2-3 with a Double and BB.
• Joe Mahoney went 1-4.
• Endy Chavez went 1-4 with a Double.
• Jake Arrieta (L, 3-4) pitched 6.0 innings with 1 H, 2 R, 8 K, 5 BB allowed.
• Brian Matusz pitched 1.0 inning with 0 H, 0 R, 3 K, 0 BB allowed.
• Sean Gleason pitched 1.0 inning with 0 H, 0 R, 0 K, 0 BB allowed.

	Today’s Result	Tomorrow
	Bowie 9, Richmond 3	Opponent	Location	Time	Starter
69-61	Box Score	Harrisburg Senators	Home	7:05 PM	Mike Wright
Antoan Richardson went 1-2 with 2 RBI, 3 BB and a SB. Tyler Kelly went 1-5 with a RBI. Jonathan Schoop went 0-4. Buck Britton went 1-4 with a BB. Caleb Joseph went 1-4. Zelous Wheeler went 2-3 with a Double, HR, 3 RBI and a BB. Josh Barfield went 2-4 with a Double, HR and 3 RBI. Eddie Gamboa (W, 7-4) pitched 7.0 innings with 6 H, 1 R, 7 K, 0 BB allowed. Mike Belfiore pitched 2.0 innings with 2 H, 2 R, 1 K, 0 BB allowed.
Notes

	Today’s Result	Tomorrow
	Wilmington 3, Frederick 6	Opponent	Location	Time	Starter
54-72	Box Score	Wilmington Blue Rocks	Home	7:00 PM	Trent Howard
Glynn Davis went 1-3 with a RBI, BB and SB. Joe Oliveira went 2-2 with a Double and RBI. Michael Mosby went 1-2 with a Double, RBI and 2 BB. Tyler Wilson (W, 7-6) pitched 8.0 innings with 3 H, 2 R, 12 K, 0 BB allowed. David Walters pitched 1.0 inning with 1 H, 1 R, 0 K, 0 BB allowed.
Notes

	Today’s Result	Tomorrow
	Delmarva 6, Lakewood 4	Opponent	Location	Time	Starter
50-78	Box Score	Lakewood BlueClaws	Away	7:05 PM	Juan Guzman
Gregory Lorenzo went 1-5 with a SB. Roderick Bernadina went 2-4 with a Double, 2 RBI and a BB. Michael Ohlman went 2-4 with a Double and BB. Sammie Starr went 2-4 with a Double, HR, and 2 RBI. Eduardo Rodriguez pitched 5.0 innings with 5 H, 2 R, 2 K, 1 BB allowed. David Baker pitched 2.0 innings with 3 H, 2 R, 1 K, 2 BB allowed. Gene Escat (W, 3-2) pitched 2.0 innings with 1 H, 0 R, 2 K, 0 BB allowed. Jason McCracken (S, 1) pitched 1.0 inning with 2 H, 0 R, 1 K, 1 BB allowed.
Notes

	Today’s Result	Tomorrow
	Lowell 3, Aberdeen 2	Opponent	Location	Time	Starter
25-37	Box Score	Lowell Spinners	Home	7:05 PM	David Richardson
Manuel Hernandez went 2-3 with a Double. Branden Kline pitched 3.0 innings with 3 H, 2 R, 1 K, 1 BB allowed. Josh Hader pitched 1.0 inning with 0 H, 0 R, 1 K, 0 BB allowed. Cameron Coffey pitched 5.0 innings with 3 H, 0 R, 3 K, 4 BB allowed. Jesse Fernandez (L, 0-1) pitched 2.0 innings with 2 H, 1 R, 1 K, 2 BB allowed.
Notes
Hector Veloz was promoted to Aberdeen.

	Today’s Result	Tomorrow
	Twins 2, Orioles 0	Opponent	Location	Time	Starter
24-32	Box Score	GCL Twins	Home	12:00 PM	N/A
Adrian Marin went 2-3 with a Double. Andres Aguilar went 1-2 with a BB and SB. Ron Schreurs went 1-2 with a BB. Jhondaniel Medina (L, 1-3) pitched 6.0 innings with 4 H, 2 R, 6 K, 1 BB allowed. Sean McAdams pitched 2.0 innings with 0 H, 0 R, 2 K, 1 BB allowed. Dioni Dominguez pitched 1.0 inning with 0 H, 0 R, 1 K, 0 BB allowed.

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• L.J. Hoes went 1-5 with 2 RBI and a BB.
• Ryan Adams went 1-5 with a RBI and BB.
• Ryan Flaherty went 1-5.
• Ronny Paulino went 2-4.
• Steve Tolleson went 2-4 with a RBI and BB.
• Jamie Hoffman went 2-3 with a HR, 4 RBI and a BB.
• Dana Eveland (W, 5-4) pitched 7.0 innings with 3 H, 0 R, 5 K, 0 BB allowed.
• Brian Matusz pitched 1.0 inning with 0 H, 0 R, 0 K, 1 BB allowed.
• Pat Egan pitched 1.0 inning with 0 H, 0 R, 0 K, 0 BB allowed.

	Today’s Result	Tomorrow
	Bowie 3, Richmond 7	Opponent	Location	Time	Starter
68-61	Box Score	Richmond Flying Squirrels	Away	7:05 PM	Eddie Gamboa
Jonathan Schoop went 0-4. Robbie Widlansky went 2-3 with a Double and BB. Caleb Joseph went 1-4 with a Solo HR. Brian Ward went 2-4 with a HR and 2 RBI. Rick Zagone (L, 4-4) pitched 6.1 innings with 8 H, 7 R, 1 K, 3 BB allowed. Jason Gurka pitched 0.2 innings with 1 H, 0 R, 0 K, 1 BB allowed. Robert Hinton pitched 1.0 inning with 0 H, 0 R, 0 K, 0 BB allowed.
Notes

	Today’s Result	Tomorrow
	Wilmington 5, Frederick 4	Opponent	Location	Time	Starter
53-72	Box Score	Wilmington Blue Rocks	Home	7:00 PM	Tyler Wilson
Glynn Davis went 2-4. Brenden Webb went 1-4. Torsten Boss went 0-3. Garabez Rosa went 1-3 with a RBI. Tim Berry (L, 4-5) pitched 3.2 innings with 7 H, 5 R, 1 K, 3 BB allowed. Ryan Berry pitched 3.1 innings with 1 H, 0 R, 3 K, 0 BB allowed. Matthew Bischoff pitched 2.0 innings with 2 H, 0 R, 2 K, 0 BB allowed.
Notes

	Today’s Result	Tomorrow
	Delmarva 4, Lakewood 2	Opponent	Location	Time	Starter
49-78	Box Score	Lakewood BlueClaws	Away	7:05 PM	Eduardo Rodriguez
Gregory Lorenzo went 3-4 with a Triple. Connor Narron went 2-4 with a RBI. Michael Ohlman went 1-3 with a Double, RBI and BB. Lucas Herbst went 1-4 with a RBI. Zach Davies (W, 5-6) pitched 6.0 innings with 5 H, 2 R, 8 K, 1 BB allowed. Alex Schmarzo (S, 1) pitched 3.0 innings with 1 H, 0 R, 3 K, 0 BB allowed.
Notes

	Today’s Result	Tomorrow
	Lowell 3, Aberdeen 6	Opponent	Location	Time	Starter
25-36	Box Score	Lowell Spinners	Home	7:05 PM	Branden Kline
Anthony Vega went 2-3 with a Triple, BB and SB. Creede Simpson went 3-5 with a HR and 2 RBI. Sam Kimmel went 3-5 with a Triple and RBI. Joel Hutter went 1-4 with a Triple, RBI and BB. Manuel Hernandez went 0-3 with a BB. Lex Rutledge pitched 3.0 innings with 2 H, 0 R, 4 K, 2 BB allowed. Sander Beck (W, 3-3) pitched 4.0 innings with 2 H, 2 R, 5 K, 2 BB allowed. Bennett Parry pitched 1.0 inning with 2 H, 1 R, 0 K, 0 BB allowed. Tommy Winegardner (S, 8) pitched 1.0 inning with 0 H, 0 R, 1 K, 0 BB allowed.
Notes
Torsten Boss was promoted to Frederick. Manuel Hernandez was promoted to Aberdeen. Elias Pinales was promoted to Aberdeen

	Today’s Result	Tomorrow
	Orioles 4, Red Sox 9	Opponent	Location	Time	Starter
24-31	Box Score	GCL Twins	Home	12:00 PM	N/A
Raymond Hunnicutt went 0-4 with a BB and SB. Alexander Mercedes went 0-3 with 2 BB and a SB. Adrian Marin went 2-5 with a RBI. Steel Russell went 3-5 with a RBI. Ron Schreurs went 1-3 with 2 BB. Andres Aguilar went 1-4. Jalen Simmons went 0-4 with a BB. Domingo Salas (L, 3-2) pitched 3.0 innings with 4 H, 6 R, 2 K, 6 BB allowed. Luc Rennie pitched 1.2 innings with 4 H, 2 R, 2 K, 1 BB allowed. Duke Porter pitched 1.1 innings with 2 H, 0 R, 2 K, 1 BB allowed. Jose Figuereo pitched 2.0 innings with 3 H, 1 R, 3 K, 0 BB allowed.

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• Xavier Avery went 1-5.
• Ryan Adams went 3-4 with a Double and RBI.
• Ryan Flaherty went 0-4.
• L.J. Hoes went 2-4.
• Luis Exposito went 2-3 with a Solo HR and BB.
• Brandon Waring went 2-3 with a Double, 2 RBI and a BB.
• Dana Eveland pitched 6.0 innings with 8 H, 3 R, 5 K, 4 BB allowed.
• Zach Phillips (W, 1-2) pitched 2.0 innings with 2 H, 1 R, 1 K, 1 BB allowed.
• Greg Burke (S, 1) pitched 1.0 inning with 2 H, 1 R, 2 K, 0 BB allowed.

	Today’s Result	Tomorrow
	Erie 3, Bowie 4	Opponent	Location	Time	Starter
66-58	Box Score	Trenton Thunder	Away	7:05 PM	Mike Wright
Buck Britton went 2-3 with a Double, Solo HR and BB. Tyler Kelly went 2-3 with a Double and BB. Caleb Joseph went 1-3 with a Double and RBI. Eddie Gamboa (W, 6-4) pitched 6.0 innings with 6 H, 2 R, 4 K, 1 BB allowed. Chris Petrini pitched 2.0 innings with 2 H, 1 R, 4 K, 0 BB allowed. Kyler Newby (S, 15) pitched 1.0 innings with 1 H, 0 R, 1 K, 0 BB allowed.
Notes

	Today’s Result	Tomorrow
	Winston-Salem 12, Frederick 5	Opponent	Location	Time	Starter
52-70	Box Score	Winston-Salem Dash	Home	7:00 PM	Trent Howard
Johnny Ruettiger went 2-5 with a Double and SB. Jerome Pena went 1-3 with a Double and 2 BB. Brenden Webb went 1-4 with a Double, RBI and BB. Steve Bumbry went 2-4 with a Hr, 3 RBI and a BB. Michael Mosby went 2-4. Tyler Wilson (L, 6-6) pitched 2.1 innings with 6 H, 7 R, 3 K, 4 BB allowed. Zach Fowler pitched 4.2 innings with 4 H, 2 R, 5 K, 1 BB allowed. Brandon Erbe pitched 2.0 innings with 3 H, 3 R, 4 K, 2 BB allowed.
Notes

	Today’s Result	Tomorrow
	Hagerstown 5, Delmarva 3	Opponent	Location	Time	Starter
48-74	Box Score	Hagerstown Sun	Home	7:00 PM	Juan Guzman
Glynn Davis went 1-4. Sammie Starr went 2-5. Mike Planeta went 2-5 with a Double. Michael Ohlman went 1-4 with a Double and RBI. Mychal Givens went 2-4. Roderick Bernadina went 4-4 with a HR and 2 RBI. Eduardo Rodriguez pitched 5.0 innings with 3 H, 2 R, 3 K, 1 BB allowed. Jesse Beal pitched 3.0 innings with 2 H, 0 R, 3 K, 0 BB allowed. Gene Escat (L, 2-1) pitched 1.0 inning with 3 H, 3 R, 2 K, 0 BB allowed.
Notes

	Today’s Result	Tomorrow
	Aberdeen 5, Lowell 3	Opponent	Location	Time	Starter
24-32	Box Score	Lowell Spinners	Away	7:05 PM	David Richardson
Anthony Vega went 1-4 with a Solo HR and BB. Joel Hutter went 2-4 with a Double and BB. Lucas Herbst went 1-4 with a Double, BB and SB. Branden Kline pitched 3.0 innings with 4 H, 3 R, 5 K, 1 BB allowed. Sebastian Vader pitched 1.0 inning with 2 H, 0 R, 2 K, 0 BB allowed. Sander Beck pitched 4.0 innings with 1 H, 0 R, 6 K, 0 BB allowed. Tom Winegardner (S, 7) pitched 1.0 inning with 0 H, 0 R, 1 K, 1 BB allowed.
Notes

	Today’s Result	Tomorrow
	Orioles 2, Red Sox 6	Opponent	Location	Time	Starter
24-28	Box Score	GCL Red Sox	Away	12:00 PM	N/A
Raymond Hunnicutt went 0-3 with a RBI. Adrian Marin went 1-4 with a RBI. Jalen Simmons went 1-3 with a Double. Andres Aguilar went 1-3 with a Double. Jhondaniel Medina (L, 1-2) pitched 5.0 innings with 4 H, 3 R, 4 K, 2 BB allowed. Sean McAdams pitched 0.2 innings with 2 H, 3 R, 1 K, 3 BB allowed. Duke Porter pitched 1.1 innings with 0 H, 0 R, 1 K, 1 BB allowed. Jose Figuereo pitched 1.0 inning with 0 H, 0 R, 1 K, 0 BB allowed.

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• Xavier Avery went 2-4 with a RBI.
• Ryan Adams went 1-3 with a HR and 3 RBI.
• L.J. Hoes went 2-3 with a BB.
• Luis Exposito went 1-3 with a Double and BB.
• Blake Davis went 2-4 with a RBI.
• Zach Clark (W, 4-1) pitched 6.0 innings with 5 H, 0 R, 5 K, 3 BB allowed.
• Brian Matusz (S, 1) pitched 3.0 innings with 5 H, 2 R, 5 K, 2 BB allowed.

	Today’s Result	Tomorrow
	Erie 4, Bowie 5	Opponent	Location	Time	Starter
65-58	Box Score	Erie SeaWolves	Home	7:05 PM	Eddie Gamboa
Jonathan Schoop went 0-3 with a BB. Tyler Kelly went 2-4. Robbie Widlansky went 2-3 with a Double, 2 RBI and a BB. Rhyne Hughes went 2-4 with a Double and RBI. Buck Britton went 2-4 with a Solo HR. Rick Zagone (W, 4-3) pitched 7.2 innings with 7 H, 4 R, 2 K, 2 BB allowed. Robert Hinton (S, 1) pitched 1.1 innings with 1 H, 0 R, 2 K, 0 BB allowed.
Notes

	Today’s Result	Tomorrow
	Frederick 8, Carolina 2	Opponent	Location	Time	Starter
52-69	Box Score	Winston-Salem Dash	Home	7:00 PM	Tyler Wilson
Johnny Ruettiger went 2-5. Brenden Webb went 2-4 with a Double and 3 RBI. Tyler Townsend went 2-4. Jeremy Nowak went 1-2 with 3 BB. Tim Berry (W, 4-4) pitched 7.0 innings with 2 H, 2 R (1 ER), 11 K, 0 BB allowed. Matthew Bischoff pitched 2.0 innings with 0 H, 0 R, 2 K, 0 BB allowed.
Notes

	Today’s Result	Tomorrow
	Delmarva 1, Kannapolis 5	Opponent	Location	Time	Starter
48-73	Box Score	Hagerstown Sun	Home	7:00 PM	Eduardo Rodriguez
Sammie Starr went 1-4 with a Double. Michael Ohlman went 1-4. Roderick Bernadina went 1-2. Zach Davies (L, 4-6) pitched 6.0 innings with 3 H, 1 R (0 ER), 5 K, 2 BB allowed. Jason McCracken pitched 1.0 inning with 3 H, 1 R, 1 K, 0 BB allowed. David Baker pitched 1.0 inning with 5 H, 3 R, 1 K, 0 BB allowed.
Notes

	Today’s Result	Tomorrow
	Aberdeen 8, Lowell 3	Opponent	Location	Time	Starter
23-32	Box Score	Lowell Spinners	Away	7:05 PM	Branden Kline
Creede Simpson went 1-3 with a BB. Torsten Boss went 3-4 with a double and Solo HR. Sam Kimmel went 1-4 with a Double. Lex Rutledge (L, 0-1) pitched 2.0 innings with 2 H, 2 R (1 ER), 0 K, 2 BB allowed. Jaime Esquivel pitched 2.0 innings with 5 H, 4 R, 6 K, 2 BB allowed. Jesse Fernandez pitched 3.0 innings with 4 H, 2 R, 5 K, 2 BB allowed. Jose Nivar pitched 1.0 inning with 0 H, 0 R, 1 K, 0 BB allowed.
Notes

	Today’s Result	Tomorrow
	Orioles 2, Twins 0	Opponent	Location	Time	Starter
24-27	Box Score	GCL Red Sox	Away	12:00 PM	N/A
Adrian Marin went 1-3. Hector Veloz went 1-3. Steel Russell went 1-2 with a Triple and BB. Kristopher Richards went 2-3 with a Double and RBI. Jalen Simmons went 1-3. Alexander Santana (W, 3-1) pitched 5.0 innings with 1 H, 0 R, 5 K, 1 BB allowed. Luc Rennie (S, 1) pitched 4.0 innings with 1 H, 0 R, 5 K, 0 BB allowed.

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Renegade Pick: When one [of us] ranks a player on our list and the player doesn’t appear on any of the other [two lists]. The [person] that ranks the player is the renegade.

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Kline could pitch for parent club as early as 2013.

The Orioles have agreed to terms with 2nd round pick Branden Kline, according to Steve Melewski of MASN Sports. Kline signed for slot, which is $793,700, according to Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun.

The Orioles today also agreed to terms with 4th round pick Christian Walker and 7th round pick Matt Price.

They have now signed 27 of their 40 draft picks.

Don’s Thoughts: Branden Kline is a bit of a tweener who I feel would be better suited as a relief pitcher, but I would keep stretching him out as a starter to improve his arsenal and command.  He is a basically a two pitch pitcher with a good fastball and curve combination.  He is a player that was throwing 91-93 mph as a starter and in relief he was up to 95 mph.

He could improve his strength and see a tick or two increase on the fastball with what could be 96-97 mph in relief.  The power curve has some serious spin and depth to it, and he has good command and control of the offering. His two pitch combo would make him a quality 7th or 8th inning arm.

He has a change up that needs some refinements. He also needs to refine a few aspects of his delivery, and create a safer arm action.  He has the upside of a middle rotation starter.  I think if the Orioles feel they are contending sooner rather than later, he may start in the low levels and move to the bullpen as he progresses quickly through the system.  I do not think he would take long to develop in relief role, and could pitch for parent club as early as 2013 in relief.

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Matt Price is a fast tracking bullpen arm that will not wow you, but could be a useful 6th or 7th inning arm.

The Orioles have agreed to terms with 7th round pick Matthew Price, according to Steve Melewski of MASN Sports. Price signed for slot, which is $149,300, according to Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun.

The Orioles today also agreed to terms with 2nd round pick Branden Kline and 4th round pick Christian Walker.

They have now signed 27 of their 40 draft picks.

Don’s Thoughts: Matt Price is a fast tracking bullpen arm that will not wow you, but could be a useful 6th or 7th inning arm.  He is battle tested and a proven senior.

He has a clear idea of how to set up hitters and works both sides of the plate.  He will work 93 mph in relief and has good action on his slider that would be his secondary bread and butter. His change up is effective enough to balance out his other pitches and is in the 79-82 mph range. His command and control will help his pitches play up.

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The Orioles today also agreed to terms with 2nd round pick Branden Kline and 7th round pick Matt Price.

If Walker finds the power stroke against professional pitching, he could be a steal at this stage of the draft.

They have now signed 27 of their 40 draft picks.

Don’s Thoughts:  Whether or not you like this pick depends how much faith you have that the hit tool and power can translate to professional pitching. He should have above average contact potential, but I am bearish and see simply average power.

Against better pitching, he just did not look like he would put up power numbers against advanced pitching in the future. He works counts well, is always patient, and has a very good overall approach to the plate.

He is a good athlete and moves around the bag well. Walker always shows the ability to get on base and moves around the bases well for his size. On base percentage is seen as a huge need with the Orioles philosophy and his ability to work counts and get on base was seen as an asset with the Gamecocks.

When he was in high school, he looked like a future dual threat bat. The size and strength are present. He can hit and get on base. If he finds the power stroke against professional pitching, he could be a steal at this stage of the draft.

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Kline could pitch for parent club as early as 2013.

Don’s Thoughts: Branden Kline is a bit of a tweener who I feel would be better suited as a relief pitcher, but I would keep stretching him out as a starter to improve his arsenal and command.  He is a basically a two pitch pitcher with a good fastball and curve combination.  He is a player that was throwing 91-93 mph as a starter and in relief he was up to 95 mph.

He could improve his strength and see a tick or two increase on the fastball with what could be 96-97 mph in relief.  The power curve has some serious spin and depth to it, and he has good command and control of the offering. His two pitch combo would make him a quality 7th or 8th inning arm.

He has a change up that needs some refinements. He also needs to refine a few aspects of his delivery, and create a safer arm action.  He has the upside of a middle rotation starter.  I think if the Orioles feel they are contending sooner rather than later, he may start in the low levels and move to the bullpen as he progresses quickly through the system.  I do not think he would take long to develop in relief role, and could pitch for parent club as early as 2013 in relief.

Scouting Report:
MLB.com:

The Red Sox knew Kline would be a tough sign, as many Virginia commits are. Now, three years later, Boston and the other 29 teams will have the chance to draft one of the better college closers in the country.With a projectable Brandon Morrow-like frame, Kline has a very live arm with clean action that delivers fastballs regularly in the low-90s, and there might be more velocity in the future. He throws a hard curve and is willing to throw it at all times. He commands both pitches well and has the mentality that works in the back end of a bullpen.While Kline closes in college, he may not fit that role ideally at the next level, though increased velocity might help in that regard. Even if he doesn’t rack up saves, he could reach the big leagues quickly as a setup man.

Bullpen Banter (link):

Tall with a strong base and room to add muscle to upper half; long lanky arms
Straight overhand arm slot; really extends arm on the backside
Fastball had excellent downward plane
Hard slider with vertical movement; primary secondary pitch
Threw one overhand curve ball during the outing for called strike; pitch had good shape
Change-up had some drop to it
Relied on the angle created by his size and arm slot to get batters to chase fastballs low out of the zone (some in the dirt)
Control and command were solid

Links:

• UVA bio

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Overall, the 2012 MLB draft class is heavy on high school pitchers and power bats.  The growth of those two areas will dictate the depth the draft can provide and there are plenty of at-bats and innings for these kids to improve.

You can take a look back at the Early 2012 MLB draft list, from October 2011.

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Wildcards:
Lucas Giolito- RHP, Harvard-Westlake HS Studio City, CA

Workhorse frame that has added significant weight, fastball will touch 98-100 mph and sit 95-96 mph.  His sinker shows nice late movement and sits 92-94 mph, making it a very promising pitch.  Quality change up with late fade action and curve with serious “now“ depth and action. Good chance of three plus or plus-plus pitches, maybe reach 4 pitch at that grade in his arsenal.  Attacks hitters on the inside with nasty demeanor on any pitch, any count.

Slight UCL strain that should leave him on the shelf until the middle of May.  This is something I do not see as a mechanical trait and just something related to youth and growth balancing act.   It remains to been seen if he will make a attempt to throw a bullpen or side session before the draft in front of select teams.  He could decide just to honor his commitment and re-enter the 2015 draft out of UCLA as a junior.

Ranking: Given a clean bill of health, he is the top high school pitching prospect and easily ranks in the top 3 on almost every team
board.

Victor Roache- OF, Georgia Southern

Teams salivate when seeing right handed power and he is clearly the best power bat from the college ranks.  There were concerns that his contact and pitch recognition where going to limit the power production potential and he profiled more as a LF.  These concerns had him being pushed down and maybe out of the first round.  A few week he fractured his wrist and frayed a few ligaments that will hurt his ability to iron out the wrinkles scouts have on his game at the moment.  He is still raw power and you cannot find this too often at any stage from the right handed side.  I cannot see him slipping far, but at this stage it is not fair to plug him in a slot until things shake out.

Ranking: Questions about contact were still lingering in the early season and was sliding outside the top 30, but power from the right side is rear.  In a weak market, he is still a highly sought after prospect.

Rankings 1-50:

1. Mark Appel- RHP, Stanford University
Added an attitude this spring and making strong case for top player. He added 15 pounds over the winter that should help sustain power late into an outing, already keeping pace well past the7th inning.  Change up is his bread and butter, fastball’s that sits 94-95 mph and reach back for 97-98 mph.  His slider has gotten tighter and harder with good two plane, even lateral drop at times. He should sit with four quality pitches at the professional level. Encouraging seeing him attack hitters in the early spring.

2. Byron Buxton- OF, Appling County HS Baxley, GA
Five tool center field player that shows plus to plus-plus contact, power, speed, arm and defense that is just scratching the surface of his ability on the diamond.  Solid, compact swing with quick hands that can cover the entire plate, shows power to all fields. Steadily enhanced baseball skills every time you see him. True top of the order dual bat potential that is tough for anybody to pass up at any stage.

3. Mike Zunino- C, University of Florida
Bat has show signs of the spring 2011 form,, with a cleaner approach and less pressing. He has pole to pole power potential.  His defensive footwork, adjustments, and pop in the ~1.85 range have improved to show that he may be more than just a power bat behind the plate.

4. Max Fried- LHP, Harvard Westlake HS Studio City, CA
Projectable left hander that pounds the strike zone with three plus pitch potential; fastball has been up to 95 mph, sitting 90-93 mph for the most part, curve has some bite on it without the consistent command.  The change up has nice hand side movement and gaining feel, a lot of movement in arsenal with arm slot.

5. Kevin Gausman- RHP, Louisiana State University
Radar gun popping pitcher that sits 93-95 mph and will touch 98 mph late. He shows the stamina to maintain this well past the third turn through the order. He is showing consistency with his secondary offerings (Curve, Slider, circle change up) and his command has ironed out with sporadic lapses.  Draft eligible sophomore does show some projection on thin long frame.

6. Walker Weickel- RHP, Olympia HS Orlando, FL
Deceptive, projectable power right hander with three solid offerings, fastball sits 92-94 mph but has touched 95 mph, sweeping hammer with depth that flashes plus at times, change up has seen some improvements and consistency. Solid command and constant downhill action on his pitches.

7. Deven Marrero- SS, Arizona State University
A true plus-plus defender with great glove, range, and arm to stick as a major league shortstop. He can get aggressive at times, but shows plate awareness and good contact ability without an outside chance of average power. Profiles more as a number two hitter.

8. Kyle Zimmer- RHP, University of San Francisco
Solid fastball in the 95-96 mph range with life up to 98 mph, slider has been added as a true off-speed weapon, change up has really gained consistency and should put the starter/reliever debate to rest. Limited innings make the arm younger than a 3 year college player and may give some room for growth as a pitcher, professionally.

9. Carlos Correa- SS, Puerto Rico Baseball Academy
Smooth defensive shortstop with the arm and glove.  Bat speed and traits to hit for contact and power down the road.  Age greatly impacts and could be a top three pick in summer with a dual threat bat and the ability to play a premium position. Always is a clutch hitter in crucial spots.

10. David Dahl- OF, Oak Mountain HS Birmingham, AL
Arm, range, and speed easily project him to stay in centerfield. Speed and instincts play well both offensively and defensively. Compact line drive swing with impressive bat speed that should project well for a nice blend of contact and power.

11. Gavin Cecchini- SS, Barbe HS Lake Charles, LA
Answered questions to stay at SS with plus arm and smooth footwork around the bag.  I feel his range is more than enough to stay at SS. Hit tool and plate coverage is impressive.  He should be more contact driven with the line drive swing; it does have a bit of loft to maybe see good power down the road.

12. Michael Wacha- RHP, Texas A&M University
Nice fastball that will sit 93-95 and touch 97 mph well within the outing.  His change up movement and fade is 65/70 grade quality. The curveball is working better in the spring to give him a needed consistent third pitch, but that and command needs to improve to really move into the top 5 discussion.

13. Stryker Trahan- C, Acadiana HS Lafayette, LA
Good strong build, surprising athleticism, running in the 6.5 to 6.6 range. Solid defensively with improving footwork and arm to match, registered pop within 1.81 to 1.83 and can clean up.  Lofted swing with little wasted motion shows plus power potential.  Good plate coverage could suggest that he could hit for contact.

14.  Matt Smoral- LHP, Solon HS Solon, OH
Left hander with his size, ability to show sink in arsenal and hitting 91-93 mph, touching 94 at times, do not grow on trees.  The slider could be a true out pitch and the angle, slot may pose difficulties on left handed hitting.  Good plane, even with ¾ delivery, out of his 6’8”.

15. Stephen Piscotty- 3B, Stanford University
Proved ability to hit wooden bat in the cape league over the summer. Gap power is turning into power to all fields along with high contact ability. He is underrated athletically and should be able to handle third base.

16. Hunter Virant- LHP, Camarillo HS, Camarillo, CA
Projectable left hander that has a lot of room for growth.  Fastball with good movement in the 91-93 mph offering.  Throws a slider that tends to have a “slurve” type feel.  Change up with tailing sink to the hand side, consider it a future plus offering.

17.  Albert Almora- OF, Meter Academy Hialeah Gardens, FL
A game that is built around contact and defense.  He has the range and glove to stay in centerfield.  Good bat speed that has high contact potential, improving approach to show speed and bat to hit at the top of the order.  Power shows well in batting practice with better lower half transfer. Once in game, it could turn into at least average down the road. Cousin of Manny Machado.

18. Joey Gallo- 1B/3B, Bishop Gorman HS Las Vegas, NV
Fastest bat in draft and plus-plus power potential. His bat wrap is just to the point the wants to kill every ball he hits and the elongation leaves contact in question. His pitch recognition was a concern during the summer, but it was more tied to pressing for scouts.  I feel he is more fluid than some want to give credit and the arm can allow him to stick at 3B, but it depends how much he grows.

19. Courtney Hawkins- OF, Carroll HS Corpus Christi, TX
During the summer it was a raw toolsy player with speed, power.  The bat has shown some improvements and in game adjustments over the fall showcases showing dual threat bat with some power potential down the line.  A solid spring could vault him into the top speed/power combo player on some team boards.

20. Lance McCullers Jr.- RHP, Jesuit HS Tampa, FL
In one inning showcases, he has triple digit ability with the fastball and sits routinely in the 95-96 mph range late into an outing.  His curveball flashes plus-plus ability, and change up is not that far behind., overall a very impressive arsenal.  His mechanics and effort to the plate strongly suggest limiting his pitch count and relief would be a more suitable role.  As far as the ability to spin it, there are not many better than him.

21. Rio Ruiz- 3B, Bishop Amat HS La Puente, CA
Athletic third base who shows plus arm strength and the fast twitch to profile at 3B.  Some could feel that he may stick at SS and vault even higher on the board. His bat speed and plate coverage grade out at least above average contact ability with plus power potential down the road.

22. Nolan Fontana- SS, University of Florida
Top flight defensive SS with the range, glove, and arm to stick at SS, easily play 2B.  Good patient eye and approach to show very high contact with improving gap power potential in the bat.  A guy that does all the little things and clubhouse leader type player.

23. Jesse Winker- OF, Olympia HS Orlando, FL
Patient approach at the plate with quick, quiet hands.  The bat speed and swing suggest that with maturation he could show both contact and power down the line.  He gets good extension at the plate, but ironing out a few wrinkles should give him dual threat with good plate coverage.  Defense is better than most suggest, but it is not going to be a strong point in his game.

24. Tyler Naquin- OF, Texas A&M University
He shows the speed and range to stay in centerfield to go along with plus arm strength. Excellent bunter.  A patient approach with a solid path and extension showing signs of above average contact. Gap power driven, but think there may be more sneaky power down the road with the slight uplifting swing.

25. Trey Williams- 3B, Valencia HS Santa Clarita, CA
Solid glove and reaction to transition to the corner as range is fringy at SS.  While not the strongest arm to stand out in a crowd, it is enough to make all of the plays. His standout attribute is blazing bat speed and swing path that should produce a plus power potential down the road.

26. Kyle Hansen- RHP, St. John’s University
Legit 6’7” frame, but rather smooth in his approach to the plate. All of the pitches come from a lower ¾ slot and the plane is not as great as it could be from the angle.  Fastball sits 94-95 mph, change up and curveball with more side spin from the slot project a solid three pitch mix.  As with all large pitchers, command and control can be a concern.

27. Josh Elander- C, Texas Christian University
The POP and pure athletic ability behind the plate should make ever team at least give him the opportunity to stay at catcher with refinements this aspect can improve.  He has a good chance of being a dual threat bat that leans more towards power potential.  He moves very well for his size and this can allow him to be very versatile in the field, if catching did not pan out.

28. Marcus Stroman- RHP, Duke University
Converting to start this season has seen his 92-93 mph, touching 95-96 mph in relief role, offering with good movement and two plane tight slider (84-85 mph) really be a one-two punch that has gone deep into outings.  The slider has maintained a plus grade, even flashing plus-plus to rate with the best you can see.   There is nothing really to project down the road, other than an increase in repertoire.  Clean arm action, shaky lower half landing, some max effort, but results leave question of SP/RP role in the future.

29. Addison Russell- 3B, Pace HS FL
Solid approach with a true line drive swing.  The bat speed and power in the wrists gives him a good deal of pop and could show above average to plus potential down the road.  Rather compact player with squat build and good athleticism, but the range is more suite somewhere off SS.

30. Lucas Sims- RHP, Brookwood HS Snellville, GA
Fastball has topped 97 mph and sits 93-94 mph, size and frame that you look for out of a typical power right handed pitcher.  Really good arm speed.  A sharp biting curve that projects as plus down the line. Slider and change up show some life and any improve with either pitch could jump him up a notch or two.

31. Travis Jankowski- OF, Stony Brook University
High contact hitter with above average speed who is selective and shows a good eye for the strike zone.  He can get caught being a slap hitter and starting to ride with the pitch.  This is a good thing when you get caught on off-speed, but it will be something he must adjust at the professional level and square up with the hips. Real sound defensively that shows the range and glove to stay in centerfield,. True leadoff ability with speed on the bases.

32. Adam Walker- 1B, Jacksonville University
Patient approach at the plate with plus pole to pole power potential. His wrap leaves him a bit long through the zone and leaves his contact ability in question, but the power and ability to walk make up for it. Good footwork around the bag at first.  Tireless worker and a tough it out attitude could really out project his contact concerns with instruction.

33. Tanner Rahier- SS/3B, Palm Desert HS Indian Wells, CA
Good frame and solid build; He shows a controlled approach at the plate with a slight uplift, more line drive swing, that generates a good deal of torque allowing him to drive the ball with power to all fields.    Good arm and glove project him more to third base as he matures, but not out of the question that his early career could start at SS.  Speed is not elite, but it could play a small facet for his offensive game.

34. Chris Beck- RHP, Georgia Southern
From the eyeball test it is the frame and size you look for in a starting pitcher a blend of size, but more compact with less moving parts.  His fastball is sitting 92-94 mph and will touch 96 mph.  He has not shown the consistent curve and change up progression that was anticipated and questions about ability to miss bats has risen. Plenty of games left to rebound because it is tough to teach raw ability that he possesses.

35. Kenny Diekroger- SS, Stanford University
His raw ability is not matched by many in this draft.  He has quick hands and nice path, but rarely ever shows a balanced approach at the plate and slightly out of sync.  Really good athlete with a lot of potential for both contact and power down the road.  Shows the range and arm that I do not think he will be moved off in the future at SS.

36. Brian Johnson- LHP, University of Florida
A toss up between hitter or pitcher that with total focus should end up on the mound.  Sits with his fastball mostly 90-91 mph with some sinking run action, but has been iffy command of the pitch in the early part of the season.  Change up has made some strides with nice late hand side fade that he can command on both sides of the plate. Slider is his out pitch of choice and flashes potential.

37. CJ Hinojosa-  SS, Klein Collins HS, TX
He shows a good batting eye, quick wrists, and bat speed that is contact driven hitter with above average power coming down the road. Shows excellent plate coverage and can spray the ball  Good enough footwork and plus arm strength will allow him to start his career at SS, but growth might impact a move to another infield position. Seeing him around second and footwork on turn, he could be a solid 2B.

38.   Lewis Brinson- OF, Coral Spring HS Coral Spring, FL
A true five tool potential player that shows good raw power that should turn into borderline plus power down the road, shows clear gap power at this stage and uses his speed in games.  Quick hands and good bat speed should allow him a good chance to develop above average contact as well.  Speed and range to stay in centerfield and speed to wreck havoc on the paths as well.

39. Cory Seager- 3B, Northwest Cabarrus HS Concord, NC
Solid dual threat bat with an effortless approach at the plate with quiet bat head, quick hands and great bat speed.  More contact driven than power driven at the moment, but could easily show above average power with maturation and strength.  Quick reactions, fluid footwork and strong arm should allow him to stay at 3B as a professional. Profiles as better prospect than his brother Kyle Seager, who is good in his own right.

40. Ty Hensley- RHP, Santa Fe HS Edmond, OK
Power pitching frame with good deception and downhill drive.  92-94 mph fastball with command to both sides of the plate.  Power curve with bite, but lacks consistent shape and command.  The change up flashes potential to give him a potential three pitch arsenal.  Shows “big man” mechanics sometimes that hold his control back, but minor tweaks iron out with maturation and experience.

41. Nolan Sanburn- RHP, University of Arkansas
In short stints he works 95-96 mph with the ability to work both sides of the plate. Nice 11/7 curveball with spin and depth that could make it an effect pitch off the fastball. Closer bulldog mentality, along with a bit of effort in delivery and ineffective third pitch at the next level pushes him more to a relief role as a professional.

42. Nick Williams- OF, Galveston Ball HS Galveston, TX
On athletic ability alone, he stands out in the crowd.  Tremendous bat speed with a short, compact swing.  A game that will be built out a great deal with raw power, he shows that foundation to hit for contact as well.  He has to iron out his approach to the plate, but he has traits you cannot teach players.  Based on talent alone, he should be in the top half of round 1, but it remains to be seen if he can iron out his approach to the game this spring.

43. Zach Eflin- RHP, Hagerty HS, FL
A slender guy that can pack on a good amount of muscle and strength in the lower half.  He is really starting to trend upward this season and regularly sitting 90-91 and touching 93 deep into outings.  His two seam, change up, and slider need a bit of work, but there is progress every outing this spring.

44. Austin Maddox- RHP/3B, University of Florida
Highly athletic position player and pitcher in college.  Sits 94-96 mph, solid action on the two seam in the 91-92 mph range.  Slider is tight with good spin that could be a out pitch.  Stuff lasts multiple innings and could profile as mid-rotation starter.

45. Duane Underwood- RHP, Pope HS, GA
Plus fastball that runs 93-96 mph and touches 98 mph movement, but takes a bit of effort to make it fly out of the hand.  The curve shows flashes of plus potential with good shape, but will have to improve the consistency down the road.  He shows the demeanor and effort  that profile better out of the bullpen, but the strength and stamina will tempt teams to push him into a starter role.

46. Branden Kline- RHP, University of Virginia
Size, frame, and action that should see him in a starter role with mixed results at the moment.  Still a two pitch guy with a 92-93 mph fastball that can reach back to 95 mph, feel that with some additional size that could reach 97 seeing his mechanics are clean to handle it. Curve ball has a great deal of bite and shows consistently above average.

47. Andrew Heaney- LHP, Oklahoma State University
Slender with little muscular development overall, Fastball has a good deal of life and heavy on the sink action two seam sitting 89-91 mph, four seam 91-93 mph. Flashes a curve, decent shape at times that blends 1/7 and sometime 2/8. Change that flashes hand side fade action.  Really high pitchability at this stage with good command and constantly mixing his selection. He must work all areas of the plate as he tends to fall in love on the hand side.

48.  Mitch Nay- OF, Hamilton HS, AZ
Outside of Gallo, he is the other big plus-plus power potential from the prep class.  A bit raw when I saw him over the summer and any improvements during the spring on approach could easily vault him into the first round.  Decent glove and arm, but strictly a corner outfielder with a chance to stick in RF.

49. Nathan Kirby- LHP, James River HS Midlothian, Va.
Projectable lefty that shows late life on the fastball that sits 89-91 mph and touches 92 at times.  Good command for a collapsing delivery and three quarter release.   Curve has some bite and produces some spin when on top of his game.  Flashes a two plane slider and fading change up, but both need some consistency.  His slot allow for good movement of arsenal, could rise higher with solid spring.

50. Stephen Johnson- RHP, St. Edward’s College (TX)
Switch to the closer role has seen his power game take off in one inning work sitting 96 mph and touching 98-99 mph and a true high slotted hammer with shape/depth to make it a serious out pitch.  He is the type that could sneak into the first round for quicker moving power relief closer type.

Additional Names to Track:

Taylor Cherry- RHP, Butler HS Vandalia, OH
Carson Kelly- 3B, Westview HS Portland, OR
Rhett Wiseman- OF, BBN HS MA
Richie Shaffer- 1B, Clemson University
James Ramsey- OF, Florida State
Mitchell Traver- RHP, Houston Christian HS, TX
Steven Perez- SS, University of Miami
Anthony Alford- OF, Petal HS Petal, MS
Jameis Winston- OF, Hueytown HS AL
Cody Poteet- RHP, Christian HS Bonita, CA
J.T. Chargois- RHP, Rice University
Alex Bregman- 2B/SS, Albuquerque Academy Albuquerque, NM
Jake Barrett- RHP, Arizona State University
David Thompson- OF, Westminster Christian HS FL
Alex Wood- LHP, University of Georgia
Ryan McNeil- RHP, Nipomo HS Nipomo CA
Patrick Wisdom- 3B, St. Mary’s College
Kieran Lovegrove- RHP, Mission Viejo HS CA
Jesmuel Valentin- SS, Puerto Rico Baseball Academy
Clint Coulter- C/1B, Union HS WA
Carson Fulmer- RHP, All Saints Academy Lakeland, FL
Keon Barnum- 1B, King HS FL
Christian Walker- 1B, University of South Carolina
Nick Travieso- RHP, Archbishop McCarthy HS
Eddie Butler- RHP, Radford University
Justin Garza- RHP, Bonita HS CA
Matt Reynolds- 3B, University of Arkansas
Clate Schmidt- RHP, Allatoona HS GA
Freddy Avis- RHP, Menlo School CA
Kayden Porter- RHP, Spanish Fork HS UT
CJ Hinojosa-  SS, Klein Collins HS TX
Tony Renda-  2B, University of California
Brett Mooneyham- LHP, Stanford University
D.J. Baxendale- RHP, University of Arkansas
Kevin Brady- RHP, Clemson University

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Overall, the 2012 MLB draft class is heavy on high school pitchers and power bats.  The growth of those two areas will dictate the depth the draft can provide and there are plenty of at-bats and innings for these kids to improve.

1. Lucas Giolito – RHP, Harvard-Westlake HS (Studio City, CA)
Workhorse top of rotation frame, three plus pitch potential, should be fast moving prospect

2. Mark Appel – RHP, Stanford University
Two plus pitches with slider that can play at MLB level, still a great deal of projection

3. Byron Buxton – OF, Appling County HS (Baxley, GA)
True five tool center fielder, top of the order bat with power

4. Nick Williams – OF, Galveston Ball HS (Galveston, TX)
Some of best tools in draft, bat speed and stroke show massive upside

5. Kevin Gausman – RHP, Louisiana State University
Radar gun popping pitcher with three pitches, but needs to improve downhill action

6. Deven Marrero – SS, Arizona State University
Defensive gem, but questions about bat need to be answered in spring

7. Gavin Cecchini – SS, Barbe HS (Lake Charles, LA)
Answered questions about ability to play SS, hit tool and plate coverage is impressive

8. Max Fried – LHP, Harvard Westlake HS (Studio City, CA)
Projectable left hander that pounds the strike zone with three potential plus pitches

9. Walker Weickel – RHP, Olympia HS (Orlando, FL)
Deceptive, projectable power right hander with three solid offerings, constant downhill action

10. Chris Beck – RHP, Georgia Southern
Workhorse frame with two plus pitches (FB/CB) and solid chance for third

11. Lucas Sims – RHP, Brookwood HS (Snellville, GA)
Two plus pitches, solid frame and fast arm action, if slider or change up improve could jump up

12. David Dahl – OF, Oak Mountain HS (Birmingham, AL)
Could be a top 5 pick with solid spring, limited summer showcases hurt legit 5 tool player

13. Mike Zunino – C, University of Florida
Was top 5 talent in Spring 2012, but Cape Cod dropped his stock, bat has questions to answer

14. Hunter Virant – LHP, Camarillo HS (Camarillo, CA)
Blank canvas with limited innings on arm, fast riser with solid 2012 spring

15. Victor Roache – OF, Georgia Southern
Best power bat in college, but Cape Cod results against quality pitchers left question about contact ability

16. Jesmuel Valentin – SS, Puerto Rico Baseball Academy
Could end up the best shortstop in class with the speed and bat to stick at the top of the order

17. Lance McCullers Jr. – RHP, Jesuit HS (Tampa, FL)
Top shelf fastball and solid arsenal of pitches, may end up relief pitcher due to mechanics

18. Stryker Trahan – C, Acadiana HS (Lafayette, LA)
Solid defensively with improving footwork, dual type potential with lofted swing

19. Lewis Brinson – OF, Coral Spring HS (Coral Spring, FL)
Power/speed 5 tool player with high ceiling

20. Travis Jankowski – OF, Stony Brook University
High contact hitter with above average speed, sound defensively, top of order ability

21. Brian Johnson – LHP, University of Florida
His pro life ends up on a mound with three solid pitches, focus on mound might vault him higher

22. Josh Elander – C, Texas Christian University
Power bat potential, impressive speed for size, think his bat can play OF if C skills fail to improve

23. Jesse Winker – OF, Olympia HS (Orlando, FL)
Dual threat bat with great plate coverage, bat will carry him as his upside is not defensively driven

24. Taylor Cherry – RHP, Butler HS (Vandalia, OH)
Smooth for size, effortless, downhill plane, chance for three pitches, intimidating mound presence

25. Joey Gallo – 1B/3B, Bishop Gorman HS (Las Vegas, NV)
Fastest bat in draft with plus plus power, tries to kill every pitch and contact issues are a concern

26. Trey Williams – 3B, Valencia HS (Santa Clarita, CA)
Solid glove and arm, plus power potential

27. Michael Wacha – RHP, Texas A&M University
Nice fastball and change up combo, needs a third consistent pitch or is a late inning type arm

28. Carlos Correa – SS, Puerto Rico Baseball Academy
Smooth defensive shortstop that shows skills to hit for contact and power, but needs refinements

29. Duane Underwood – RHP, Pope (HS Marietta, GA)
Flashes two plus pitches. If hammer tightens up, he can fly up the board

30. Kenny Diekroger – SS, Stanford University
Skills to be top 5 player, but a spring 2012 similar to 2011 and compensatory pick is in his cards

31. Marcus Stroman – RHP, Duke University
Nasty fastball and slider combo, projectability and max effort are a concern

32. Rio Ruiz – 3B, Bishop Amat HS (La Puente, CA)
Athletic third baseman with glove, arm, footwork to stick, average contact with above average power

33. Nolan Sanburn – RHP, University of Arkansas
One of best fastballs in college ranks with impressive slider, closer bulldog mentality

34. Ty Hensley – RHP, Santa Fe HS (Edmond, OK)
Power curve and late life fastball with solid command and pitchability

35. Cody Poteet – RHP, Christian HS (Bonita, CA)
Good feel for pitching, plus command, nice fastball/curve combo, feel for change up

36. Anthony Alford – OF, Petal HS (Petal, MS)
Power/speed combo that would jump higher with total focus on baseball

37. Carson Kelly – 3B, Westview HS (Portland, OR)
Very good bat speed, tools for contact and power, average defensively with strong arm

38. Nolan Fontana – SS, University of Florida
Top flight defensive SS, high contact with below average to average power

39. Kyle Zimmer – RHP, University of San Francisco
Solid fastball, if change up and curve gain consistency in the spring, top of round 1 potential

40. Cory Seager – 3B, Northwest Cabarrus HS (Concord, NC)
Solid dual threat bat that would be average power hitter for the 3B position

41. Jake Barrett – RHP, Arizona State University
One trick pony, but boy what a trick with plus-plus fastball, if secondary pitches improve would make nice pick

42. Branden Kline – RHP, University of Virginia
Solid fastball with working off-speed that profiles as 7th or 8th inning bullpen arm

43. Courtney Hawkins – OF, Carroll HS (Corpus Christi, TX)
Raw toolsy player with speed, power, with refinements solid 1st round potential

44.  Matt Smoral – LHP, Solon HS (Solon, OH)
Lower profile with three potential plus pitches, tall lanky left hander can rocket up boards

45.  Albert Almora – OF, Meter Academy Hialeah (Gardens, FL)
Speed, plus defensive centerfielder, high contact rate, improved approach and first round type

46. Stephen Piscotty – 2B/3B, Stanford University
Proved ability to hit wooden bat, gap power and high contact ability, athletic enough to play 2B

47. Alex Bregman – 2B/SS, Albuquerque Academy (Albuquerque, NM)
Polished hitter with contact and power potential, good defender, projection limited

48. Carson Fulmer – RHP, All Saints Academy (Lakeland, FL)
Impressive FB for size, projectable slider, easy arm action, solid downhill action for size

49. Ryan McNeil – RHP, Nipomo HS (Nipomo, CA)
Heavy sinking fastball, needs to tighten curve and still developing change up, projectable

50. Mitchell Traver RHP Houston Christian HS (Sugar Land, TX)
Tall, projectable, effortless fastball, silder and change show promise, solid mechanics for 6’7″ frame

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