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Notes on Draft picks

I recently saw scout videos of our 4th round pick Ty Morrison, 15th Brandon Meredith, and 29th Brandon Magee. As most of you know, they are 3 highly thought of OFers. Morrison signed already and the other two have until Friday. RJ had me intrigued by these guys so I did some research on them and watched video on them. Here's notes on what I saw:

Ty Morrison (6'2 170)-
Reminds me of a young Baldelli (before knowledge of a disease of course). He's extremely lanky, but should get some good power once his frame fills out. I dont like his swing is inconsistent. Some times he'd have a long swing, some times a short. The bat speed is good when its short so getting that down is vital.His arm is just awful. Hopefully that can improve. It's about as good as Crawford's at best. He does have good speed tho. Ran a 4.3 to first which is above average in the MLB (Im pretty sure Crawford runs a 3.8 flat on average and Jose Reyes runs a 3.7). Overall he's a very good project prospect who should be close to 200 pounds in about 4 years, so the power will come, and if he can consistently keep his swing short than he'll hit for a good average.

Brandon Meredith (6'2 225)-
Probally should play first base. His arm is by far the worse of the 3. Not overwhelming speed either, 4.6 to first. But what he lacks in arm strength and speed, he definetly makes up for in Power and bat speed. I love his swing. It's the type of swing that could hit any ball out on any part of the field. His swing could easily produce 450 ft shots, thats devastating power for a high schooler. Of course, at 225 pounds that is to be expected. Another thing I noticed, he doesnt seem to know where the strike zone is. He would swing at balls in the dirt and at his chest, and wouldnt swing at balls down the middle sometimes. Overall, he is my least favorite of the 3. Reminds me of another Royster.

Brandon Magee (6' 230)-
He reminds me alot of Crawford, but better. He's fast....boy is he fast. Ran a 3.72 to first. His arm is average right now but easily the strongest and most accurate of the 3. Even his batting stance is close to CC's. There's a big difference in it tho. He gets under balls better and drives them better than CC. Doesnt have a great opposite field homerun swing like Meredith but still has tremendous power when he turns on one. Very good bat speed too. Not as fast as Meredith's but still good. Overall, he seems like the most complete prospect out of the 3. Nothing in his game seems bad or close to it. Likely fell to the 29th round only because of football. I could care less if Meredith doesnt sign because I dont think he'll pan out, but if Magee isnt signed than I'll be disappointed. I'd actually rate him higher than Morrison. People, he's that good. I've never been so blown away by a prospect in the lower rounds like I have with Magee. SIGN HIM!!!

As always, I hoped you enjoyed this.

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since it seems Lobstein has been signed, just not announced yet, I really wanted MaGee, Carpenter and Meredith, in that order.

Do we have any shot at McGee or is going to play football?

by joeybw on Aug 11, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply actions  

I think we have a shot but we'll have to overpay

Out of all the guys you named, Magee is the best. Carpenter is a decent lefty but lost a little velocity his senior year. That’s what made his stock drop. Very easily could have gone in the first 4 rounds had he gained a MPH or two.

by dannythegreat on Aug 11, 2008 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

I heard from many that Carpenter’s velocity never dropped actually it increased greatly his senior year and continued on into his summer ball. Maybe you have him mixed up with another pitcher drafted from AZ.

by gonefishing on Aug 12, 2008 2:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Completely wrong

I have yet to see one person saying his velocity increased, let alone “greatly”. In fact, all I’ve heard is that his fastball lost some heat during his senior year, which is why he fell to the 21st round. Summer of 2007, he was expected to go right after Lobstein. But like I said, his stock fell after losing speed on the fastball.

by dannythegreat on Aug 12, 2008 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Scout verified & eye witnesses

Once again you must have him confused with another AZ LHP drafted whose velocity did in fact drop his senior year verified by numerous scouts.Carpenter throwing tops 88 summer of 2007, late senior yr reported by scouts he sat 89-92. Pitching his last summer game touching 92- 93 in the 7th inning—also reported and verified. That would indicate an increase in velocity not decrease over last summer 2007 correct?
Carpenter 17yr old 6’5 LHP
May have gone 21st rd due to strong college commitment.

by gonefishing on Aug 12, 2008 10:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Hmm

Maybe I am mistaken. BTW no way he’s gona sign. He’s commited to Gonzaga and it seems like a very solid commitment.

by dannythegreat on Aug 12, 2008 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Maybe Carpenter would sign if the money was right! Ya never know

by gonefishing on Aug 12, 2008 11:23 PM EDT reply actions  

So it's ok to give him the experiance and then bring him up to the team

Carpenters mechanics exceed past the rest but his curve needs to get more break and they want a constint 93 at least, well that’s what i want at least

They do it all with gills!

by LONGO4PREZ08 on Aug 13, 2008 10:24 AM EDT up reply actions  

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