Draft Thread: Rest of Day One
by R.J. Anderson on Jun 5, 2008 6:31 PM EDT
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PrintRound 2, Pick 47: Kyle Lobstein LHP Coconino HS
From the MLB.com draft profile :
A projectable lefty who has the chance to throw three at least average Major League pitches, he certainly will be watched closely all spring. A basketball player as well, Lobstein is athletic on the mound and has a free and easy delivery. He gets started a little late because of hoops, but if he throws as he's capable of as the season wears on, he could be one of the first high school lefties to be taken in June.
Other informational sources:
From BA, appears he'll be a tough sign:
[A] rea scouts cautioned that it could take a seven-figure signing bonus to keep Lobstein from pitching (and hitting) for the Wildcats next spring.
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Round 3 Pick 78 Jake Jefferies C UC Davis
Not on the map to start the season, Jefferies has had a tremendous junior campaign and has been steadily moving up the ladder all year. A terrific contact hitter who almost never strikes out, he hasn't shown much power. Defensively, he's pretty good, though the arm is fringy. Whichever team sees more arm or more power in the future will likely be the one to take him
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Round 4 Pick 113 Chris Morrison CF Tigard HS
Runs fast (4.32 to first), seems patient, has a good arm from what I can tell in the scouting vid. Lefty bat.
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Round 5 Pick 143 Michael Sheridan 1B William and Mary
Line drive hitter, seems like an organizational bat more than anything, had a real nice junior season.
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That wraps up day one, or not.
Round 6 Pick 173 Shane Dyer RHP South Mountain CC
Weird mechanics, sits 85-91 with his fastball, loopy curve.
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Sounds like a good pick
to TPTB where/when you think Beckham will start?
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We go Catcher:
C, Jacob Jeffries, UC Davis
Not on the map to start the season, Jefferies has had a tremendous junior campaign and has been steadily moving up the ladder all year. A terrific contact hitter who almost never strikes out, he hasn’t shown much power. Defensively, he’s pretty good, though the arm is fringy. Whichever team sees more arm or more power in the future will likely be the one to take him.
KG's take:
With no Posey, the Rays still get a college catcher with Jake Jeffries to kick off the third round. Jeffries is no Posey, but he’s got a nice line drive bat.
Projectable LHH corner outfielder
"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena
by R.J. Anderson on Jun 5, 2008 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't know, honestly.
"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena
by R.J. Anderson on Jun 5, 2008 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Actually
he’s a CFer with very good speed. The scouting report I’ve read said he’s above-average there too. Very weak frame. Needs to add a lot of bulk. Doesn’t make hard contact because of his lack of strength. Has a pretty swing, level, stays in the zone. Seems patient from the scouting video. Basically, he’s a project, but has good upside.
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sounds good
so far from what I have heard of all the guys has been good. Hope some pan out
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Another One From the Tribe
The Rays go to William & Mary once more. Last year, they drafted Greg Sexton and they previously traded for Brendan Harris. Evidently, they like the program.
by flippersfolks on Jun 6, 2008 9:24 AM EDT up reply actions
Kevin Goldstein (5:10:52 PM PT): Peter (Tampa): Thoughts on rays draft? Seems like we got a solid player in every round, Lobstein looks to maybe be a factor, Beckham, if he can stick at SS, will be good, and Jeffries is a good project at Catcher. Thoughts?
Agreed. Even past Beckham, they’re doing quite well.
Where will Beckham start?
How long till we get him signed? I am really excited to see this kid develop.
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Oh god...
just realized the Rays top 2 picks are younger than me…. boy do I feel like an underachiever.
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Don't feel too bad
I cashiered at a grocery store until I was 25 and got my college degree.
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