Talent From Cuba: Omar Luis Rodríguez
In today’s look at the talent in Cuba, Don breaks down outfielder Omar Luis Rodríguez.
2011 Orioles Draft Preview: Bundy, Hultzen, Bauer Head List of O’s Targets
Here is a quick and dirty rundown of some of the most likely candidates for Baltimore’s #4 overall selection.
Derek “Bubba” Starling Scouting Report
Any team drafting Bubba Starling will have to show extreme patience, and it will take a lot of work and effort to turn his tremendous tool set into skills that could make him a feared hitter in the majors.
Archie Bradley Scouting Report
Archie Bradley might not have the overall arsenal as some of the other pitchers in this draft, but not many rival the amount of potential that is in his right arm.
Taylor Guerrieri Scouting Report
Taylor Guerrieri is most likely not in play for the Orioles at #4, but a talented prospect with a good chance to reach his high ceiling.
George Springer Scouting Report
George Springer shows flashes of being the best power bat in the class with the ability to man center field. In any draft, those two key factors makes him an intriguing prospect.
Trevor Bauer Scouting Report
On stuff alone, few prospects match Bauer’s ability on the hill and he should be on the Orioles’ short list of players to select at #4.
Sonny Gray Scouting Report
Sonny Gray’s stuff, including a 93-96 mph fastball, has him as one of the best arms in the 2011 draft class, but many are divided on his role as a professional.
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.
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 [...]
