凱文 · 格雷對棒球： 洋基找到 '603' 肥沃
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公佈 2011 年 6 月 9 日淩晨 3: 00 (更新 2011 年 6 月 8 日 #
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童子軍的邪惡帝國做功課的 603。
美國職棒大聯盟的業餘草案，兩種更多的新罕布夏產品 — — 里安 · 湯普森的最後一天從阿默斯特的 Souhegan 高和約瑟夫 · 馬希爾 · 貝德福德高 — — 在末輪洋基草擬了。
此外，亞歷山大和新區域的布里斯托爾加勒特寶石起草的這對雙胞胎，和布拉德 · 納北高和波士頓大學的 Zapenas 由小熊選項卡式。
佛蘭克林皮爾斯大學生運動員的四個球員起草了過去兩天，與寇里 Vogt 基恩州立學院入選紅襪週三。
比以往更加 MLB 草案將當地人放紐約州的心態。它開始從 Winnisquam Regional 的蒂爾頓，第三-評判，出任評選佬在 2011 年的第一次右撇子約旦科特。
湯普森，3-6-足右撇子，到 36 號圓滑倒後被鏟起佬的。現在，他將瀝青基恩沼澤蝙蝠的新英格蘭大學棒球聯賽及工作，與布朗克斯轟炸機臨的合同談判。業內人士預計可以起草湯普森在 10-15 第一輪。
"我結束了我的電腦關閉和看電影。我想我並不打算對草案今日，苦於"說湯普森，司二佛蘭克林皮爾斯在全美淡季到來。
馬希爾，5-6-足右撇子，聽到了這個消息後湖 Winnipesaukee 學校實地考察。他開始自己的投球東北大學在下個賽季完全懷著一天，但草案第 38 輪給他意外的顛簸。
"我不知所措。我仍在休克，"說馬希爾，會在今天的第 II 分部半決賽號 1 朴茨茅斯對瀝青 # p.m.# 3: 30 在和睦。"我下車 # 從實地考察 # 和一群孩子說 '你得起草 ！'"
馬希爾，中學的一名高級職業棒球的業務中將速成班。
"老實說，它真的都歸結到錢 … …我有沒有代理，沒有顧問。在這一點上，我不知道如何處理這個問題，"他說。"這是每個小孩的夢想臨打球。它總是已經礦井。
全面、 從新罕布什爾州中學或大學的八個投手起草了在過去的兩天。科特作為整體的 118th 摘榜首。
"我不感到驚訝。投球時，我認為它是更多的孩子從新罕布夏甚至公平的競爭環境。我很自豪地說，我是從新罕布什爾州，"馬希爾說。"以打擊時，也許是更難從南下的孩子相比。"
Vogt，波士頓的選擇在第 39 輪，成為第一基恩狀態玩家所選擇的棒球的業餘草案。薩菲爾德，康涅狄格州本機洋基生根長大，但之前看電視週三晚上的比賽在布朗克斯的快速更改他最喜歡的球隊。
"#Boston 的現在，支付我的薪水，所以我不會很難，#"福格特說。它去酷玩棒球和掙薪水做這件事。
Zapenas，那些最近加入的鱈魚聯賽漆咸，開始在波士頓大學，擊球.229 遊擊手的所有 50 遊戲。小熊在第 42 輪 # 1,269 整體 # 起草了他。
佛蘭克林皮爾斯左旋布賴恩 · 洛 # # 巨人和葛列格里唐甯 # # 道奇隊在最後一輪，加入 FPU 的湯普森和接球手邁克爾 · 德 # 第十二輪，水手起草) 2011年草案板上。
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工作人員作家凱文灰色涵蓋職棒新罕布夏工會領袖和新罕布夏星期日新聞。他的電子郵寄地址是 kgray@unionleader.com。
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Yankees encuentran '603' fértil
En béisbol Kevin Gray: Yankees encuentran '603' fértil
KEVIN GRAY
Publicado el 9 de junio de 2011 a las 3:00 am (actualizado el 8 de junio de 2011 #
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Exploradores para el Imperio del mal hicieron sus deberes en el 603.
En el último día del draft amateur de la Major League Baseball, dos más productos de Nueva Hampshire: Ryan Thompson de alta Souhegan de Amherst y Joseph Maher de alto de Bedford, fueron redactados por los Yankees en las rondas finales.
Además, Garrett joya de Alejandría y flamante Regional de Bristol fue elaborado por los gemelos, y Brad Zapenas de Nashua North High y Boston College fue fichas por los cachorros.
Cuatro jugadores de los jugadores de la Universidad de Franklin Pierce se redactaron los dos últimos días, y Corey Vogt de Keene State College fue seleccionado por los Red Sox el miércoles.
Más que nunca, el proyecto de la MLB poner a locales en un Estado de Nueva York de la mente. Comenzó con Jordan Cote de Winnisquam Regional de Tilton, una tercera-rounder, quien se convirtió en el primer righty seleccionado por los Yankees en 2011.
Thompson, un righty de pie-6-3, fue recogida por los Yankees después de deslizarse a la 36ª ronda. Por ahora, voy de tono para los murciélagos de pantano Keene de la Liga de béisbol colegial de Nueva Inglaterra y el trabajo para negociar un contrato pro con los bombarderos del Bronx. Iniciados espera que Thompson podría redactarse en las primeras rondas de 10-15.
"Terminé apagar mi equipo y viendo una película. Pensé que no iba a angustia hoy, sobre el proyecto", dijo Thompson, saliendo de una temporada de All-America en División II Franklin Pierce.
Maher, un righty de 6 pies de 5, supo la noticia después de un viaje escolar a lago Winnipesaukee. Comenzó el día con intenciones completas de lanzamiento en la Universidad Northeastern próxima temporada pero la 38ª vuelta del proyecto le dio un inesperado sacudida.
"Estoy abrumado. Estoy todavía en estado de shock,"dijo Maher, quien podrá lanzar contra Nº 1 Portsmouth en semifinales de la II División de hoy # 3:30 p.m.# en Concord. "Bajé el bus # de la excursión # y un montón de niños dijo 'Que se redactó'!"
Maher, una escuela secundaria superior, tendrá un curso intensivo en el negocio del béisbol pro.
"Para ser honesto, realmente todos equivale al dinero... Tengo ningún agente, ningún asesor. En este punto, no sé cómo manejarlo,"dijo. "Es el sueño de todos los niños a jugar a la pelota pro. Siempre ha sido mío."
En general, ocho lanzadores de Nueva Hampshire escuelas o colegios se redactaron los dos últimos días. Costa encabezó la lista como elegir el 118 general.
"No me sorprende. A la hora de lanzamiento, creo que es más de un campo de juego incluso para los niños de Nueva Hampshire. "Estoy orgulloso de decir que estoy de Nuevo Hampshire, dijo Maher. "Cuando se trata de golpear y envío, tal vez es más difícil comparar con niños al sur."
Vogt, selección de Boston en la vuelta 39, fue el primer jugador de Keene estado seleccionado en el draft amateur del béisbol. El nativo de Suffield, Conn, creció la erradicación de los Yankees pero rápidamente cambió su equipo favorito antes de ver el juego de la noche del miércoles de TV en el Bronx.
"De #Boston # pagar mi salario ahora, así que no tengo un tiempo duro con él," Vogt, dijo. "Va a ser cool jugar béisbol y ganar un sueldo hacerlo."
Zapenas, quien recientemente se unió a Chatham de la Liga de Cape Cod, comenzó todos 50 partidos al jugador para la Universidad de Boston, bateando.229. Los cachorros le redactaron en el general Ronda # 1,269 42 #.
Zurdos de Franklin Pierce Brian Maloney # gigantes # y Gregory Downing # Dodgers # se redactaron en las rondas finales, uniéndose a Thompson y el receptor Michael Dowd ronda del # 12, marineros de FPU) en la Junta del proyecto de 2011.
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Guionista Kevin Gray cubre béisbol pro para el dirigente sindical de New Hampshire y Nueva Hampshire Sunday News. Su dirección de correo electrónico es kgray@unionleader.com.
KEVIN GRAY
Publicado el 9 de junio de 2011 a las 3:00 am (actualizado el 8 de junio de 2011 #
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Exploradores para el Imperio del mal hicieron sus deberes en el 603.
En el último día del draft amateur de la Major League Baseball, dos más productos de Nueva Hampshire: Ryan Thompson de alta Souhegan de Amherst y Joseph Maher de alto de Bedford, fueron redactados por los Yankees en las rondas finales.
Además, Garrett joya de Alejandría y flamante Regional de Bristol fue elaborado por los gemelos, y Brad Zapenas de Nashua North High y Boston College fue fichas por los cachorros.
Cuatro jugadores de los jugadores de la Universidad de Franklin Pierce se redactaron los dos últimos días, y Corey Vogt de Keene State College fue seleccionado por los Red Sox el miércoles.
Más que nunca, el proyecto de la MLB poner a locales en un Estado de Nueva York de la mente. Comenzó con Jordan Cote de Winnisquam Regional de Tilton, una tercera-rounder, quien se convirtió en el primer righty seleccionado por los Yankees en 2011.
Thompson, un righty de pie-6-3, fue recogida por los Yankees después de deslizarse a la 36ª ronda. Por ahora, voy de tono para los murciélagos de pantano Keene de la Liga de béisbol colegial de Nueva Inglaterra y el trabajo para negociar un contrato pro con los bombarderos del Bronx. Iniciados espera que Thompson podría redactarse en las primeras rondas de 10-15.
"Terminé apagar mi equipo y viendo una película. Pensé que no iba a angustia hoy, sobre el proyecto", dijo Thompson, saliendo de una temporada de All-America en División II Franklin Pierce.
Maher, un righty de 6 pies de 5, supo la noticia después de un viaje escolar a lago Winnipesaukee. Comenzó el día con intenciones completas de lanzamiento en la Universidad Northeastern próxima temporada pero la 38ª vuelta del proyecto le dio un inesperado sacudida.
"Estoy abrumado. Estoy todavía en estado de shock,"dijo Maher, quien podrá lanzar contra Nº 1 Portsmouth en semifinales de la II División de hoy # 3:30 p.m.# en Concord. "Bajé el bus # de la excursión # y un montón de niños dijo 'Que se redactó'!"
Maher, una escuela secundaria superior, tendrá un curso intensivo en el negocio del béisbol pro.
"Para ser honesto, realmente todos equivale al dinero... Tengo ningún agente, ningún asesor. En este punto, no sé cómo manejarlo,"dijo. "Es el sueño de todos los niños a jugar a la pelota pro. Siempre ha sido mío."
En general, ocho lanzadores de Nueva Hampshire escuelas o colegios se redactaron los dos últimos días. Costa encabezó la lista como elegir el 118 general.
"No me sorprende. A la hora de lanzamiento, creo que es más de un campo de juego incluso para los niños de Nueva Hampshire. "Estoy orgulloso de decir que estoy de Nuevo Hampshire, dijo Maher. "Cuando se trata de golpear y envío, tal vez es más difícil comparar con niños al sur."
Vogt, selección de Boston en la vuelta 39, fue el primer jugador de Keene estado seleccionado en el draft amateur del béisbol. El nativo de Suffield, Conn, creció la erradicación de los Yankees pero rápidamente cambió su equipo favorito antes de ver el juego de la noche del miércoles de TV en el Bronx.
"De #Boston # pagar mi salario ahora, así que no tengo un tiempo duro con él," Vogt, dijo. "Va a ser cool jugar béisbol y ganar un sueldo hacerlo."
Zapenas, quien recientemente se unió a Chatham de la Liga de Cape Cod, comenzó todos 50 partidos al jugador para la Universidad de Boston, bateando.229. Los cachorros le redactaron en el general Ronda # 1,269 42 #.
Zurdos de Franklin Pierce Brian Maloney # gigantes # y Gregory Downing # Dodgers # se redactaron en las rondas finales, uniéndose a Thompson y el receptor Michael Dowd ronda del # 12, marineros de FPU) en la Junta del proyecto de 2011.
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Guionista Kevin Gray cubre béisbol pro para el dirigente sindical de New Hampshire y Nueva Hampshire Sunday News. Su dirección de correo electrónico es kgray@unionleader.com.
Scouts for the Evil Empire did their homework in The 603.
Kevin Gray's On Baseball: Yankees find ‘603’ fertile
KEVIN GRAY
Published Jun 9, 2011 at 3:00 am (Updated Jun 8, 2011)
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Scouts for the Evil Empire did their homework in The 603.
On the final day of Major League Baseball’s amateur draft, two more New Hampshire products – Ryan Thompson from Souhegan High of Amherst and Joseph Maher of Bedford High — were drafted by the Yankees in the late rounds.
In addition, Garrett Jewel of Alexandria and Newfound Regional of Bristol was drafted by the Twins, and Brad Zapenas of Nashua North High and Boston College was tabbed by the Cubs.
Four players from Franklin Pierce University players were drafted the past two days, and Corey Vogt of Keene State College was selected by the Red Sox on Wednesday.
More than ever, the MLB Draft put locals in a New York state of mind. It started with Jordan Cote from Winnisquam Regional of Tilton, a third-rounder, who became the first righty selected by the Yankees in 2011.
Thompson, a 6-foot-3 righty, was scooped by the Yankees after slipping to the 36th round. For now, he’ll pitch for the Keene Swamp Bats of the New England Collegiate Baseball League and work to negotiate a pro contract with the Bronx Bombers. Insiders expected Thompson might be drafted in the first 10-15 rounds.
“I ended up turning off my computer and watching a movie. I figured I wasn’t going to agonize over the draft today,” said Thompson, coming off an All-America season at Division II Franklin Pierce.
Maher, a 6-foot-5 righty, learned the news following a school field trip to Lake Winnipesaukee. He began the day with full intentions of pitching at Northeastern University next season but the 38th round of the draft gave him an unexpected jolt.
“I’m overwhelmed. I’m still in shock,” said Maher, who’ll pitch against No. 1 Portsmouth in today’s Division II semifinals (3:30 p.m.) in Concord. “I got off the bus (from the field trip) and a bunch of kids said ‘You got drafted!’”
Maher, a high school senior, will take a crash course in the business of pro baseball.
“To be honest, it really all comes down to the money … I have no agent, no advisor. At this point, I don’t know how to handle it,” he said. “It’s every kid’s dream to play pro ball. It’s always been mine.”
Overall, eight pitchers from New Hampshire high schools or colleges were drafted the past two days. Cote topped the list as the 118th overall pick.
“I’m not surprised. When it comes to pitching, I think it’s more of an even playing field for kids from New Hampshire. I’m proud to say I’m from New Hampshire,” Maher said. “When it comes to hitting and fielding, maybe it’s more tough to compare with kids from down south.”
Vogt, Boston’s pick in the 39th round, became the first Keene State player to be selected in baseball’s amateur draft. The Suffield, Conn., native grew up rooting for the Yankees but quickly changed his favorite team before watching on TV Wednesday night’s game in the Bronx.
“(Boston’s) paying my salary now, so I won’t have a hard time with it,” Vogt said. “It’s going to be cool playing baseball and earning a paycheck doing it.”
Zapenas, who recently joined Chatham of the Cape Cod League, started all 50 games at shortstop for Boston College, batting .229. The Cubs drafted him in the 42nd round (1,269 overall).
Franklin Pierce lefties Brian Maloney (Giants) and Gregory Downing (Dodgers) were drafted in the final rounds, joining FPU’s Thompson and catcher Michael Dowd (12th round, Mariners) on the 2011 draft board.
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Staff writer Kevin Gray covers pro baseball for the New Hampshire Union Leader and New Hampshire Sunday News. His email address is kgray@unionleader.com.
KEVIN GRAY
Published Jun 9, 2011 at 3:00 am (Updated Jun 8, 2011)
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Scouts for the Evil Empire did their homework in The 603.
On the final day of Major League Baseball’s amateur draft, two more New Hampshire products – Ryan Thompson from Souhegan High of Amherst and Joseph Maher of Bedford High — were drafted by the Yankees in the late rounds.
In addition, Garrett Jewel of Alexandria and Newfound Regional of Bristol was drafted by the Twins, and Brad Zapenas of Nashua North High and Boston College was tabbed by the Cubs.
Four players from Franklin Pierce University players were drafted the past two days, and Corey Vogt of Keene State College was selected by the Red Sox on Wednesday.
More than ever, the MLB Draft put locals in a New York state of mind. It started with Jordan Cote from Winnisquam Regional of Tilton, a third-rounder, who became the first righty selected by the Yankees in 2011.
Thompson, a 6-foot-3 righty, was scooped by the Yankees after slipping to the 36th round. For now, he’ll pitch for the Keene Swamp Bats of the New England Collegiate Baseball League and work to negotiate a pro contract with the Bronx Bombers. Insiders expected Thompson might be drafted in the first 10-15 rounds.
“I ended up turning off my computer and watching a movie. I figured I wasn’t going to agonize over the draft today,” said Thompson, coming off an All-America season at Division II Franklin Pierce.
Maher, a 6-foot-5 righty, learned the news following a school field trip to Lake Winnipesaukee. He began the day with full intentions of pitching at Northeastern University next season but the 38th round of the draft gave him an unexpected jolt.
“I’m overwhelmed. I’m still in shock,” said Maher, who’ll pitch against No. 1 Portsmouth in today’s Division II semifinals (3:30 p.m.) in Concord. “I got off the bus (from the field trip) and a bunch of kids said ‘You got drafted!’”
Maher, a high school senior, will take a crash course in the business of pro baseball.
“To be honest, it really all comes down to the money … I have no agent, no advisor. At this point, I don’t know how to handle it,” he said. “It’s every kid’s dream to play pro ball. It’s always been mine.”
Overall, eight pitchers from New Hampshire high schools or colleges were drafted the past two days. Cote topped the list as the 118th overall pick.
“I’m not surprised. When it comes to pitching, I think it’s more of an even playing field for kids from New Hampshire. I’m proud to say I’m from New Hampshire,” Maher said. “When it comes to hitting and fielding, maybe it’s more tough to compare with kids from down south.”
Vogt, Boston’s pick in the 39th round, became the first Keene State player to be selected in baseball’s amateur draft. The Suffield, Conn., native grew up rooting for the Yankees but quickly changed his favorite team before watching on TV Wednesday night’s game in the Bronx.
“(Boston’s) paying my salary now, so I won’t have a hard time with it,” Vogt said. “It’s going to be cool playing baseball and earning a paycheck doing it.”
Zapenas, who recently joined Chatham of the Cape Cod League, started all 50 games at shortstop for Boston College, batting .229. The Cubs drafted him in the 42nd round (1,269 overall).
Franklin Pierce lefties Brian Maloney (Giants) and Gregory Downing (Dodgers) were drafted in the final rounds, joining FPU’s Thompson and catcher Michael Dowd (12th round, Mariners) on the 2011 draft board.
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Staff writer Kevin Gray covers pro baseball for the New Hampshire Union Leader and New Hampshire Sunday News. His email address is kgray@unionleader.com.
Catching up with the Rangers ‘piggy bank’ brothers
Thu Jun 09 10:19am EDT
Catching up with the Rangers ‘piggy bank’ brothers
By Jason Sickles
Conner Alexander's piggy bank bounty was a bust from the beginning.
The seven-year-old Texas Rangers fan posted the now-famous offer on a homemade sign from his seat in right field during Monday's game against the Detroit Tigers.
"Hey Rangers!" it read. "Hit my brother. Win my piggy bank."
But the offer, of course, wasn't as lucrative as it sounds.
"He has a piggy bank, but there's not a whole lot in it," says Ashlee Alexander, Conner's mom, from the family's home in Carthage, Texas.
"Un-uh," Conner admits when asked if he would have parted with his pennies.
Still, the sign was seen by millions on Yahoo and caused a ruckus among some readers. But all you backseat psychologists can breathe easier. Conner says he never really meant any harm for 10-year-old Hunter.
Instead, the boys hoped their ruse would get them on the ballpark's video board and catch the eye of their favorite players, Josh Hamilton(notes) and Nelson Cruz(notes).
"We were going to put a target on my brother, but we didn't have tape to do it," Conner says.
Their popularity on Big League Stew and Yahoo! has prompted over 24,000 Facebook shares and dozens of calls from friends in their small town located about two hours east of Dallas. Morning television programs have also called seeking interviews.
"I guess overwhelmed would be the best way to describe it," says their father, Billy Alexander. "It was just clean, innocent fun. They did what they set out to do, but they just got on (an even bigger) JumboTron."
Billy, a retired firefighter who now runs his own business and Ashlee, a special education teacher, say their boys are the best of friends. Billy balks at anyone who saw the playful prank as poor parenting.
"They just need to come to Texas and have some fun," he says.
Jason Sickles is the Dallas editor for Yahoo! Follow him on Twitter
Catching up with the Rangers ‘piggy bank’ brothers
By Jason Sickles
Conner Alexander's piggy bank bounty was a bust from the beginning.
The seven-year-old Texas Rangers fan posted the now-famous offer on a homemade sign from his seat in right field during Monday's game against the Detroit Tigers.
"Hey Rangers!" it read. "Hit my brother. Win my piggy bank."
But the offer, of course, wasn't as lucrative as it sounds.
"He has a piggy bank, but there's not a whole lot in it," says Ashlee Alexander, Conner's mom, from the family's home in Carthage, Texas.
"Un-uh," Conner admits when asked if he would have parted with his pennies.
Still, the sign was seen by millions on Yahoo and caused a ruckus among some readers. But all you backseat psychologists can breathe easier. Conner says he never really meant any harm for 10-year-old Hunter.
Instead, the boys hoped their ruse would get them on the ballpark's video board and catch the eye of their favorite players, Josh Hamilton(notes) and Nelson Cruz(notes).
"We were going to put a target on my brother, but we didn't have tape to do it," Conner says.
Their popularity on Big League Stew and Yahoo! has prompted over 24,000 Facebook shares and dozens of calls from friends in their small town located about two hours east of Dallas. Morning television programs have also called seeking interviews.
"I guess overwhelmed would be the best way to describe it," says their father, Billy Alexander. "It was just clean, innocent fun. They did what they set out to do, but they just got on (an even bigger) JumboTron."
Billy, a retired firefighter who now runs his own business and Ashlee, a special education teacher, say their boys are the best of friends. Billy balks at anyone who saw the playful prank as poor parenting.
"They just need to come to Texas and have some fun," he says.
Jason Sickles is the Dallas editor for Yahoo! Follow him on Twitter
Two Out Of Three
Two Out Of Three
UCLA's Gerrit Cole and Trevor Bauer both went in the top three picks
Unlike 2009 or 2010, there wasn't one player who stood heads and tails above the rest of the 2011 draft class. The Pirates decided to take the best arm in the draft. UCLA's Gerrit Cole's fastball flirts with triple digits and he pairs it with plus secondary stuff, which is why he's the top pick in the 2011 draft. But it took only one more pick for the 2011 draft to take an unexpected surprise in what was a topsy-turvy first day. Everyone can see scouting reports on every first-round pick. Subscribers can see scouting reports for the supplemental round as well . And to get you ready for day two, we have a list of the best available remaining players.
• We're posting features on each team's top pick through the night.
• We'll have updates throughout the draft on the Draft Blog and on the Baseball America Twitter feed, as well as Jim Callis', John Manuel's, Conor Glassey's and Nathan Rode's Twitter feeds.
• We've posted hundreds of scouting reports from around the country as all 50 states are now up on the Baseball America Draft Map. Readers can also get caught up with our 2011 Draft Archive as well as our Top 200 Draft Prospects list.
• Stay tune for rounds 2 through 50 today and Wednesday.
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UCLA's Gerrit Cole and Trevor Bauer both went in the top three picks
Unlike 2009 or 2010, there wasn't one player who stood heads and tails above the rest of the 2011 draft class. The Pirates decided to take the best arm in the draft. UCLA's Gerrit Cole's fastball flirts with triple digits and he pairs it with plus secondary stuff, which is why he's the top pick in the 2011 draft. But it took only one more pick for the 2011 draft to take an unexpected surprise in what was a topsy-turvy first day. Everyone can see scouting reports on every first-round pick. Subscribers can see scouting reports for the supplemental round as well . And to get you ready for day two, we have a list of the best available remaining players.
• We're posting features on each team's top pick through the night.
• We'll have updates throughout the draft on the Draft Blog and on the Baseball America Twitter feed, as well as Jim Callis', John Manuel's, Conor Glassey's and Nathan Rode's Twitter feeds.
• We've posted hundreds of scouting reports from around the country as all 50 states are now up on the Baseball America Draft Map. Readers can also get caught up with our 2011 Draft Archive as well as our Top 200 Draft Prospects list.
• Stay tune for rounds 2 through 50 today and Wednesday.
Subscribe today and get access to all the draft coverage, special reports and much more.
Sincerely,
Lee Folger,
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Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Photo: Young Rangers fan places bounty on brother’s head
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Photo: Young Rangers fan places bounty on brother’s head
By 'Duk
Aww, isn't that cute? In the past, the Texas Rangers had L'il Ronnie Washington and the 3-year-old who cried when he thought Michael Young(notes) was going to be traded.
This year, they have l'il Cain and l'il Abel, who showed up at Monday night's game against the Detroit Tigers and caught the attention of the team's television cameras.
Given the way the baseballs fly around Rangers Ballpark, it wouldn't have been surprising for the little brother to get his wish. Not that we here at the Stew ever endorse any kind of familial violence ...
Big BLS H/N: Y! Dallas editor Jason Sickles
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Photo: Young Rangers fan places bounty on brother’s head
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Aww, isn't that cute? In the past, the Texas Rangers had L'il Ronnie Washington and the 3-year-old who cried when he thought Michael Young(notes) was going to be traded.
This year, they have l'il Cain and l'il Abel, who showed up at Monday night's game against the Detroit Tigers and caught the attention of the team's television cameras.
Given the way the baseballs fly around Rangers Ballpark, it wouldn't have been surprising for the little brother to get his wish. Not that we here at the Stew ever endorse any kind of familial violence ...
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Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Yanks select Bichette's son with first pick
NEW YORK -- The Yankees were drawn to a big league pedigree as they considered their first choice in the 2011 First-Year Player Draft, using it to select third baseman Dante Bichette Jr. with the 51st overall pick.
The son of the former four-time All-Star of the same name, Bichette Jr. has some impressive credentials of his own. The Orangewood Christian (Fla.) High School standout is a two-time All-Central Florida Player of the Year.
"Dante is one of the guys in this Draft we thought had an impact bat and the potential to hit for big power in the middle of the order," said Damon Oppenheimer, the Yankees' vice president of amateur scouting. "He's someone with an advanced makeup and work ethic who possesses the desire and drive to be a special Major Leaguer."
Listed at 6-foot-1 and 215 pounds, Bichette Jr. batted a team-high .640 (55-for-86) with 58 runs, 14 doubles, 10 home runs and 40 RBIs in 30 games as a senior in 2011, as Orangewood Christian fell in the Florida Class-2A state finals.
The 18-year-old has already committed to the University of Georgia, where he would be in line to be the team's starting third baseman. However, the Yankees may have a leg up in convincing him to sign a professional contract instead.
First-round selections
No.
Team
Player
1
PIT
RHP Gerrit Cole
2
SEA
LHP Danny Hultzen
3
ARI
RHP Trevor Bauer
4
BAL
RHP Dylan Bundy
5
KC
OF Bubba Starling
6
WAS
3B Anthony Rendon
7
ARI
RHP Archie Bradley
8
CLE
SS Francisco Lindor
9
CHC
SS Javier Baez
10
SD
2B Cory Spangenberg
11
HOU
OF George Springer
12
MIL
RHP Taylor Jungmann
13
NYM
OF Brandon Nimmo
14
FLA
RHP Jose Fernandez
15
MIL
LHP Jed Bradley
16
LAD
LHP Chris Reed
17
LAA
1B C.J. Cron
18
OAK
RHP Sonny Gray
19
BOS
RHP Matt Barnes
20
COL
LHP Tyler Anderson
21
TOR
RHP Tyler Beede
22
STL
2B Kolten Wong
23
WAS
RHP Alex Meyer
24
TB
RHP Taylor Guerrieri
25
SD
RHP Joe Ross
26
BOS
C Blake Swihart
27
CIN
RHP Robert Stephenson
28
ATL
LHP Sean Gilmartin
29
SF
SS Joe Panik
30
MIN
SS Levi Michael
31
TB
OF Mikie Mahtook
32
TB
SS Jake Hager
33
TEX
LHP Kevin Matthews
CWS, DET, NYY and PHI did not have first-round selections.
Yankees manager Joe Girardi considers the senior Bichette among his closest friends from his playing days, even naming his own son, Dante, after the former big league slugger.
Bichette played in 1,704 career games across parts of 14 seasons with the Angels, Brewers, Rockies, Reds and Red Sox, batting .299 with 274 home runs. One of Colorado's "Blake Street Bombers," Bichette's best season came in 1995, when he batted .340 with 40 home runs and 128 RBIs in 139 games, finishing second in the National League MVP Award vote.
A constant presence in those clubhouses where his father suited up, Bichette Jr. recently said that growing up around the Major League lifestyle taught him a lot about what to expect come Draft day and beyond.
"It's not so much that I'm feeling pressure heading into this, but there are expectations," Bichette Jr. said. "It will show me where I want to be. To be drafted high, make it to the big leagues and become a star, that's what I've always dreamed about."
The selection of Bichette marks the fourth straight year the Yankees have taken a high school player with their first selection in the First-Year Player Draft.
Bichette Jr. mostly played shortstop as a prep, but he generally projects as a third baseman or outfielder down the line. Bichette Jr. also has dabbled on the mound, serving as Orangewood Christian's closer.
A 2005 alum of the Little League World Series, when he represented Maitland, Fla., Bichette said that his father has been vital in his development -- even as he might have just as easily pursued success on the tennis court.
"I grew up also playing tennis, but he didn't push me one way or another," Bichette Jr. said. "I chose baseball, but he had already told me that no matter what I did, I would have to give 100 percent of my effort to it, and he pushed me to show that commitment. Pretty much everything I know, I've learned from him."
The Yankees did not have a first-round selection in this year's Draft, surrendering pick No. 31 to the Tampa Bay Rays as compensation for the free-agent signing of right-handed reliever Rafael Soriano. Tampa Bay used that choice to take LSU outfielder Mikie Mahtook.
New York obtained the 51st pick as compensation when right-hander Javier Vazquez signed as a free agent with the Florida Marlins.
Live coverage of the 2011 First-Year Player Draft resumes at noon ET Tuesday on MLB.com, where fans will receive exclusive coverage of Day 2 and 3, featuring a live pick-by-pick stream, expert commentary and Draft Tracker, a live interactive application that includes a searchable database of every Draft-eligible player.
You can also keep up to date at Draft Central and by following @MLBDraft on Twitter. And get into the Draft conversation by tagging your tweets with #mlbdraft.
Bryan Hoch is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @bryanhoch. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.
The son of the former four-time All-Star of the same name, Bichette Jr. has some impressive credentials of his own. The Orangewood Christian (Fla.) High School standout is a two-time All-Central Florida Player of the Year.
"Dante is one of the guys in this Draft we thought had an impact bat and the potential to hit for big power in the middle of the order," said Damon Oppenheimer, the Yankees' vice president of amateur scouting. "He's someone with an advanced makeup and work ethic who possesses the desire and drive to be a special Major Leaguer."
Listed at 6-foot-1 and 215 pounds, Bichette Jr. batted a team-high .640 (55-for-86) with 58 runs, 14 doubles, 10 home runs and 40 RBIs in 30 games as a senior in 2011, as Orangewood Christian fell in the Florida Class-2A state finals.
The 18-year-old has already committed to the University of Georgia, where he would be in line to be the team's starting third baseman. However, the Yankees may have a leg up in convincing him to sign a professional contract instead.
First-round selections
No.
Team
Player
1
PIT
RHP Gerrit Cole
2
SEA
LHP Danny Hultzen
3
ARI
RHP Trevor Bauer
4
BAL
RHP Dylan Bundy
5
KC
OF Bubba Starling
6
WAS
3B Anthony Rendon
7
ARI
RHP Archie Bradley
8
CLE
SS Francisco Lindor
9
CHC
SS Javier Baez
10
SD
2B Cory Spangenberg
11
HOU
OF George Springer
12
MIL
RHP Taylor Jungmann
13
NYM
OF Brandon Nimmo
14
FLA
RHP Jose Fernandez
15
MIL
LHP Jed Bradley
16
LAD
LHP Chris Reed
17
LAA
1B C.J. Cron
18
OAK
RHP Sonny Gray
19
BOS
RHP Matt Barnes
20
COL
LHP Tyler Anderson
21
TOR
RHP Tyler Beede
22
STL
2B Kolten Wong
23
WAS
RHP Alex Meyer
24
TB
RHP Taylor Guerrieri
25
SD
RHP Joe Ross
26
BOS
C Blake Swihart
27
CIN
RHP Robert Stephenson
28
ATL
LHP Sean Gilmartin
29
SF
SS Joe Panik
30
MIN
SS Levi Michael
31
TB
OF Mikie Mahtook
32
TB
SS Jake Hager
33
TEX
LHP Kevin Matthews
CWS, DET, NYY and PHI did not have first-round selections.
Yankees manager Joe Girardi considers the senior Bichette among his closest friends from his playing days, even naming his own son, Dante, after the former big league slugger.
Bichette played in 1,704 career games across parts of 14 seasons with the Angels, Brewers, Rockies, Reds and Red Sox, batting .299 with 274 home runs. One of Colorado's "Blake Street Bombers," Bichette's best season came in 1995, when he batted .340 with 40 home runs and 128 RBIs in 139 games, finishing second in the National League MVP Award vote.
A constant presence in those clubhouses where his father suited up, Bichette Jr. recently said that growing up around the Major League lifestyle taught him a lot about what to expect come Draft day and beyond.
"It's not so much that I'm feeling pressure heading into this, but there are expectations," Bichette Jr. said. "It will show me where I want to be. To be drafted high, make it to the big leagues and become a star, that's what I've always dreamed about."
The selection of Bichette marks the fourth straight year the Yankees have taken a high school player with their first selection in the First-Year Player Draft.
Bichette Jr. mostly played shortstop as a prep, but he generally projects as a third baseman or outfielder down the line. Bichette Jr. also has dabbled on the mound, serving as Orangewood Christian's closer.
A 2005 alum of the Little League World Series, when he represented Maitland, Fla., Bichette said that his father has been vital in his development -- even as he might have just as easily pursued success on the tennis court.
"I grew up also playing tennis, but he didn't push me one way or another," Bichette Jr. said. "I chose baseball, but he had already told me that no matter what I did, I would have to give 100 percent of my effort to it, and he pushed me to show that commitment. Pretty much everything I know, I've learned from him."
The Yankees did not have a first-round selection in this year's Draft, surrendering pick No. 31 to the Tampa Bay Rays as compensation for the free-agent signing of right-handed reliever Rafael Soriano. Tampa Bay used that choice to take LSU outfielder Mikie Mahtook.
New York obtained the 51st pick as compensation when right-hander Javier Vazquez signed as a free agent with the Florida Marlins.
Live coverage of the 2011 First-Year Player Draft resumes at noon ET Tuesday on MLB.com, where fans will receive exclusive coverage of Day 2 and 3, featuring a live pick-by-pick stream, expert commentary and Draft Tracker, a live interactive application that includes a searchable database of every Draft-eligible player.
You can also keep up to date at Draft Central and by following @MLBDraft on Twitter. And get into the Draft conversation by tagging your tweets with #mlbdraft.
Bryan Hoch is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @bryanhoch. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.
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