Unofficial Draft Day 2 Open Thread
by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 9:54 AM PDT
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This will probably get no where near the number of posts as Day 1, but at least it allows some GLBers to chat on a Wednesday. We're now in the 7th 8th round somewhere in done with the second day of drafting. The following picks were made by the Padres today (Note: players names are linked to mlb.com video where available and the DePo at the end links to Paul DePodesta's comments on his blog):
114. Keyvius Sampson, Ocala Forest (HS) R/R RHP 6'00 - 185lbs DePo
144. Jason Hagerty, U Miami (JR) S/R C 6'03 - 220 lbs DePo
174. James Needy, Santana HS (HS) R/R RHP 6'06 - 205 lbs DePo
204. Miles Mikolas, Nova Southeastern U (JR) R/R RHP 6'05 - 220 lbs DePo
234. Nathan Freiman, Duke U (SR) R/R 1B 6'08 - 220 lbs DePo
264. Christopher Fetter, U Michigan (5S) R/R RHP 6'07 - Unlisted weight (DePo says 6'08 - 230 lbs)
294. Ryan Hinson, Clemson U (SR) L/L LHP 6'03 - 225 lbs DePo
324. Andrew Madrigal, Mt San Jacinto JC (J2) R/R RHP 6'02 - 200 lbs DePo
354. Brayden Drake, Missouri St U (SR) R/R 3B 5'11 - 195 lbs DePo
384. Matt Vern, Texas Christian U (SR), R/R 1B 6'03 - 215 lbs DePo
414. Nicholas Greenwood, U Rhode Island (JR) R/L LHP 6'01 - 177 lbs DePo
444. Matthew Lollis, Riverside CC (J1) R/R RHP 6'07 - 230 lbs DePo
474. Griffin Benedict, Georgia Southern U (SR) L/R C 6'01 - 195 lbs DePo
504. Jorge Reyes, Oregon St U (JR) S/R RHP 6’03 – 195 lbs DePo
534. Shuhei Fujiya, U Northern Iowa (SR) R/R RHP 6'03 - 180 lbs DePo
564. Christopher Trembley, Kent St U (SR) R/R SS 5'10 - Unlisted weight DePo
594. John Wooten, Easter Wayne HS (HS) R/R 3B 6'04 - 190 lbs DePo
624. Kendall Korbal, Blinn Col (J2) R/R RHP 6'06 - 205 lbs DePo
654. Cody Decker, UCLA (SR) R/R 1B 5'10 - 205 lbs DePo
684. Jeff Ibarra, Lee U (SR) L/L LHP 6'06 - 185 lbs DePo
714. Benjamin Davis, U Southern Mississippi (5S) R/R CF 6'00 - 185lbs DePo
744. Michael Wright, Georgia Southern U (SR) R/R CF 6'01 - 235 lbs DePo
774. Kevin Winn, Louisiana Tech U (SR) L/R 2B 5'11 - 185 lbs DePo
804. Cameron Monger, U New Mexico (JR) R/R CF 6'02 - 210 lbs DePo
834. Vince Belnome, West Virginia U (JR) L/R 2B 5'11 - 205 lbs DePo
864. Robert Poutier, U Virginia (SR) R/R RHP 6'04 - 190 lbs DePo
894. Wande Olabisi, Stanford U (JR) R/R LF 6'00 - 212 lbs DePo
We've definitely started to stock up on pitchers. James Needy is from Santee. I also found a ESPN College Football recruiting page for him. He's the 140th ranked QB according to them.
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Another pick
- Nathan Freeman, Duke U (SR) R/R 1B
WTF do we need another 1B for?
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 9:55 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
wow, why did it number it like that.
That 1. should be 234.
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 9:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have no idea
unleess we r planning on dealing A-Gon and Kyle Banks? (GOD FORBID)
Big Numbers
by homerun013 on Jun 10, 2009 10:06 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well
I’m not really thinking about those guys since they are already in AAA and the majors.
But we have Cooper in AA hitting really well, Carrasco is doing pretty well in Lake Elsinore and Ft Wayne already has 2 1B in Dykstra and Clark. I guess somebody has to play 1B for the Eugene Emeralds, but it doesn’t need to be at the expense of a prospect at another position.
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 10:10 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
From DePo
A 6’8" first baseman, Nate has monster power. This year, his senior year, he had 19 homers and just 24 strikeouts. As you can imagine, he makes a nice target over at 1B.
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 10:12 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Roster fill guy
with huge upside! Probably has a good pick up game as well.
by SD Steve on Jun 10, 2009 10:32 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I also found Donovan Tate's recruiting page
Here.
He’s listed as the #6 ATH. Whatever that means. I guess because he played QB in a system that wouldn’t work in college, they aren’t sure what position he’d be.
Both links have highlights included, but I assume they are ESPN Insider membership only. I will say the Tate can sure chuck it down the field.
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 10:00 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Another Pick
264. Christopher Fetter, U Michigan (5S), R/R RHP
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 10:06 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
DePo again
A 6’8", 230 lb starting pitcher, Chris had a huge spring after seeing a jump in his velocity up to 94 mph. In 94 innings this season he walked just 17 and struck out 103. At 6’8" you could say he has good “downhill plane”.
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 10:12 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Depo also implies
That there is a them to our pitchers this year. I’m going to go out on a limb and say it’s tall and throw hard.
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 10:14 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How did they go so many picks?
wht did it end at last night?
Big Numbers
by homerun013 on Jun 10, 2009 10:07 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They keep picking
until all 30 teams decide they don’t want to pick anymore.
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 10:10 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm serious
That’s how it works. Eventually teams will start forfeiting picks and once all the teams do that, the draft is over.
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 10:20 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i know
it just sounded funny to me, I believe you
Big Numbers
by homerun013 on Jun 10, 2009 10:30 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think that guy Matt Preston
I think I met him once
Big Numbers
by homerun013 on Jun 10, 2009 10:09 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Donovan Tate and James Needy
You think we’re boring Harold Reynolds?? Screw you!
The Padres already have a geniune quarterback controversy on our hands! What do you think of that Harold??
by Drama on Jun 10, 2009 10:20 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Have you seen the measurements for all our drafted pitchers?
This QB controversy may not just be between two guys. All of them have ideal QB measures except for Sampson.
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 10:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Picked this up from Baseball Prospectus
Kevin Goldstein (9:20:26 AM PT): The Padres are surprisingly the first team to take a signability guy in Keyvius Sampson, a projectable RHP and one of the better arms in Florida. He’ll take more than 4th round money to sign, and the Padres continue to change their ways.
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 10:26 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
reponse from another BP contributer
Kiley McDaniel (9:28:28 AM PT): Agreed on Sampson, KG. Saw him this year and really like him. Welcome change of course for SD and great pick if they pay the man.
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
More
Kevin Goldstein (10:08:11 AM PT): Matt Hunter (Tallahassee): Kevin do you see the Padres getting Sampson signed?
KG: You need to keep in mind that when you see these signability picks, they’re almost NEVER done blindly, there was almost definitely a phone call there to at least get a feel for the cash.
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 10:33 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope it works out better than that
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 10:38 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I also think they knew Mooney was more of a gamble
Because I’m pretty sure they picked him way later. Could be wrong though.
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 10:38 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
DePo on our 10th rounder (#294)
Ryan Hinson, LHP from Clemson University
It was about time we took a lefty. A 6’2", 220 lb reliever, Ryan has also started in the past. In the bullpen his FB has been up to 94 to go along with a solid slider.
The draft is really going fast right now, so I’m not going to be able to continue posting after each pick. There are a few breaks, so I’ll try to do so roundups along with a recap at the end of the day.
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 10:29 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Just noticed
For those who follow college football, Jake Locker (Washington QB) was the last pick in the 10th round.
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 10:37 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
by the Mariners I hope!
They love that guy in Seattle!
by SD Steve on Jun 10, 2009 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
11th round
324. Andrew Madrigal, Mt San Jacinto JC (J2) R/R RHP 6’02 200 lbs
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 10:40 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I was listening to the gameday audio
but this breaking news about a shooting at that Holocaust Memorial pulled me to cNN
by SD Steve on Jun 10, 2009 10:41 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
thoughts??
too much bat movement and not very graceful.
by SD Steve on Jun 10, 2009 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I find
most of that mlb.com video to be pretty lousy and boring. But, they do have video for every Padres pick so far except Sullivan and Fetter.
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
12th round
354. Brayden Drake, Missouri St U (SR) R/R 3B 5’11 – 195 lbs
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 10:49 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
a 3B?
How about a SS? more Catchers?
by SD Steve on Jun 10, 2009 10:50 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How many catchers do we need?
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 10:52 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
2 for Eugene
2 for Peoria?
But we do have some Domincan guys and guys in Peoria who might fill those spots.
I know at SS that is definitely the case. Jonathan Galvez comes to mind. Not sure if he’s going to Peoria or Eugene this year.
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
and the Padres are back!
now it’s time to take some pitchability guys
by SD Steve on Jun 10, 2009 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No video on this guy
none on Drake either.
He’s also a college SR too, which means he’s not a good Peoria candidate either. I guess the 1B and DH stops in Eugene are accounted for now.
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
stops = spots
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
From BP in their first round recap
3. San Diego Padres
Pick: Donavan Tate, OF, Cartersville HS (GA)
KG Says: “That’s the highest upside they’ve maybe ever selected. Grady Fuson loved this guy from day one, and unlike the Matt Bush disaster, they actually got the approval to spend the money on the guy they like. MONSTER athlete.”
Quotable: “I slightly prefer Sano because I think there’s a better chance he hits. That said, Tate has the higher ceiling and is two years older, so it’s very close.”—Kiley McDaniel, on who he would prefer between Tate and international phenom Miguel Sano.
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 11:06 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He is the top international prospect
He’s expected to sign with the Pirates for a boatload of cash.
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
14th round
414. Nicholas Greenwood, U Rhode Island (JR) R/L LHP 6’01 – 177 lbs
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 11:11 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
A little too small
To get in the mix for the QB controversy.
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is the day
we draft another future Tony Gwynn. I’m calling it.
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Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play
by Axion on Jun 10, 2009 11:12 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm not sure what that means
But so far the only position players we’ve drafted are a C, 2 1Bs and a 3B.
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It means
I think I’m more excited about guys drafted in the middle rounds than I am the first and last rounds. There’s really no reason for it, hearkening back to yesterday: I’m excited for no other reason than there’s an event happening.
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by Axion on Jun 10, 2009 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
15th round
444. Matthew Lollis, Riverside CC (J1) R/R RHP 6’07 – 230 lbs
Add him to the QB mix.
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 11:23 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm disappointed
nobody picked yet that I can watch in the College World Series.
C’mon Padres, I’m looking for somebody from Fullerton, Arkansas, LSU, Virginia, UNC, Arizona, Texas or Southern Miss. Don’t let me down. You only have 2,737,654 rounds to go.
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 11:25 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I watched Matt Clark last year.
He was an animal
by SD Steve on Jun 10, 2009 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I watched Tekotte too
although I think he struggled in the CWS, but hit a dinger once.
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shoot
Back in the day I watch Khalil Greene. He was eliminated before the draft, but I was rooting for the Padres to pick him (although in retrospect, Cole Hamels would have been better).
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
16th round
474. Griffin Benedict, Georgia Southern U (SR) L/R C 6’01 – 195 lbs
Hey, look another catcher. Giftwrapped just for you SD Steve.
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 11:30 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Looks like we have bailed on the HS kids.
by SD Steve on Jun 10, 2009 11:34 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
HS kids are risky at this point
The money isn’t as big, so if they have a scholarship they may find that more tempting. Also, after the first few rounds the scouting time on these kids is minimal, so you’re going on very little info. At least with the college guys you have better scouting reports and know more about what you are getting.
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eugene Starts on June 20th!
That’s awesome! We will see what these guys can do!
by SD Steve on Jun 10, 2009 11:37 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That's the idea
Unfortunately, not all of them will be signed by then. But, most of them will. I’m also not sure that our HS draft picks will go there. They will most likely go to Peoria like Decker did last year and Cumberland the year before. Tate could be an exception, if by some miracle he signs earlier than August 15.
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Doubtful!
From everything I read Boras drags it out as long as possible
by SD Steve on Jun 10, 2009 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would rather they not rush Tate and let him adjust to pro ball in AZ.
It seemed to work well with Blanks, Cumberland and Decker.
by Steve (Grey Suit) on Jun 10, 2009 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm just wondering if he might be more advanced than that
Personally, I would have liked to see them push Decker harder. I was hoping they’d send him to Lake Elsinore this year.
Top picks out of HS (Justin Upton comes to mind, although he was a better prospect) tend to move quicker than later picks.
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 11:50 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Totally!!!!
He’s killing the ball, lets get him moving! He could be the best hitter in the system
by SD Steve on Jun 10, 2009 11:51 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would love to see Decker move up to LE after the ASB
and start next year in SA. But with guys like Venable, Gwynn, Hairston, Huffman, Headley (if they don’t move Kouz) and now Blanks all trying to prove that they can be an every day MLB out fielder I really don’t think the Padres need to rush Decker through the system and throw him into that mix especially when they have Hunter (who is struggling in AA) pushing his way through as well.
I would have liked to see the Padres move Cumberland up to LE this year, im not really sure why they left him in FW.
by Steve (Grey Suit) on Jun 10, 2009 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think they would move him
They like Weems glove at LE from what I hear.
by SD Steve on Jun 10, 2009 12:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't forget Durango, too
And Kulbacki (if he starts hitting again).
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
we need to do something with all these corner OFs
by SD Steve on Jun 10, 2009 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sort of
We just need to figure out which ones the best ones are and play those. Gwynn and Venable will probably be 30 by the time Decker is ready for the big leagues anyway (they’ll both be 27 in October) and be close to free agency. We’ll know what we have by then.
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
However
I still disagree on Decker. He has the potential to be better than all of them (with the possible exception of Blanks), so I don’t see the need to block him by lesser talents.
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think they push him more
I know he’s a young guy, but he can probably handle RF at Petco. Let’s fast track this guy and see what he’s got.
by SD Steve on Jun 10, 2009 12:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't want to fast track him too much
But right now he’d be on pace for LE in ’10, SA in ’11, Por in ’12 and SD in ’13. I would have liked to move him to LE this year and get him on pace for a 2012 debut or possibly mid 2011.
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh
And don’t forget that in the Dominican Summer League we’ll get our first look at some numbers on last year’s International guys like Adis Portillo, Alvaro Aristy, Luis Domoromo, Elvin Tavarez and Corey Adamson.
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What happened to Galvez?
I can’t seem to find out where he’s playing
by sdpads24 on Jun 10, 2009 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
17th Round
504. Jorge Reyes, Oregon St U (JR) S/R RHP 6’03 – 195 lbs
I remember this guy. I think he was a freshman on a National Championship team and started a game in the CWS. Played with Canham.
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 11:46 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
18th round
534. Shuhei Fujiya, U Northern Iowa (SR) R/R RHP 6’03 – 180 lbs
That’s a tall, skinny, Japanese(?) kid.
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 11:53 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
sweet out pick is coming
guesses??
I’m going SS!
by SD Steve on Jun 10, 2009 11:58 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
19th round
564. Christopher Trembley, Kent St U (SR) R/R SS 5’10 – Unlisted weight
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 12:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
20th round
594. John Wooten, Easter Wayne HS (HS) R/R 3B 6’04 – 190 lbs
A position player for Peoria.
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 12:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sweet!
I’d like to see some speed in the INF
by SD Steve on Jun 10, 2009 12:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
21st round
624. Kendall Korbal, Blinn Col (J2) R/R RHP 6’06 – 205 lbs
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 12:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Paul Dipo
just layed out an update of rounds 11-20 on his blog.
by SD Steve on Jun 10, 2009 12:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This kid sounds great!
15th Round – Matt Lollis, RHP from Riverside Community College
Back on our theme. Matt is 6’8", 260 lbs, and he’s just 18 years old. Despite the size, Matt has good feel for the strike zone and runs his fastball up to 94 mph.
by SD Steve on Jun 10, 2009 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A taller Matt Latos?
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
building depth at the 3
not sure of this guys range though.
by SD Steve on Jun 10, 2009 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Making good use of that break in the draft
atta boy Paul
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
90+ Sinker! Whew!
17th Round – Jorge Reyes, RHP from Oregon State
6’3" and 185 lbs, Jorge has been a high profile pitcher at Oregon State for the past three seasons. He has a good sinker in the low 90’s along with a solid slider.
by SD Steve on Jun 10, 2009 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Finally.....a SS!
19th Round – Chris Tremblay, SS from Kent State University
A senior infielder, Chris is a solid defender and has hit over .350 over the past two college seasons combined. This year he played SS with a dislocated finger – like the toughness.
by SD Steve on Jun 10, 2009 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's funny
right after you mentioned that we’d be going back to picking pitchability guys we picked:
14th Round – Nick Greenwood, LHP from University of Rhode Island
A left-handed starter at URI, Nick has excellent command along with a solid changeup. He has started for the past two years, going 184.1 innings with 185 hits, just 40 walks, and 169 strikeouts.
Notice that he doesn’t mention velocity.
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ironic huh!
I think that and my SS call will be my best of the day
by SD Steve on Jun 10, 2009 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Big, big power?
20th Round – John Wooten, 3B from Eastern Wayne HS in North Carolina
At 6’3" and 195 lbs, John has already shown big, big power. He’s a good athlete, and as he continues to get bigger and stronger he could end up being dangerous with the bat.
by SD Steve on Jun 10, 2009 12:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I bet
He has a scholarship somewhere.
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Central Carolina
pfft… who has heard of them. He can’t be too committed to that program, can he?
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why do some teams
say redraft + number and others say ID number?
by sixpakfrombelgium on Jun 10, 2009 12:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
redraft means that the person has been drafted previously
Fire Bud Black!
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Jun 10, 2009 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
whats up man
nice of you to chime in
by SD Steve on Jun 10, 2009 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
everyone has an ID number
not sure about the redraft.
by SD Steve on Jun 10, 2009 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone know if any other Aztecs got drafted yet?
Fire Bud Black!
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Jun 10, 2009 12:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I haven't seen one
But I don’t pay attention to every pick. I saw a USD guy go. They use to let you search by college, but I don’t see that on the draft tracker.
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah i'm looking for that
Fire Bud Black!
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Jun 10, 2009 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's hard to google it
what with all this Steve Strasburg stuff
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously
I went to open a checking account today and they guy recognized my Aztec Baseball hat.
Fire Bud Black!
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Jun 10, 2009 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
311. Erik Castro to the Astros
and yes that rhymes
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
DAMMIT
Castro is a beast. He RAKED two HRs at PETCO in a game this season.
Fire Bud Black!
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Jun 10, 2009 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
22nd round
654. Cody Decker, UCLA (SR) R/R 1B 5’10 – 205 lbs
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 12:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Not only that
but another College SR 1B.
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
684. Jeff Ibara LHP Lee U
Fire Bud Black!
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Jun 10, 2009 12:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hmmm
That’s where Lance Zawadski (current San Antonio Mission SS) went.
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who is raking BTW
Fire Bud Black!
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Jun 10, 2009 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He gets me excited
He’s a little old, so I’m glad they promoted him.
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
According to BBRef
There have only been 3 players drafted from Lee before this year. 2 were by the Padres (Jonathan Kirby was the other). Methinks they like to scout this school more than others. The other team that drafted one was the Indians and Lee University is Cleveland… Tennessee. Weird.
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Draft tracker thing says that Lee U is in CA
Fire Bud Black!
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Jun 10, 2009 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh
Maybe there are two Lee U’s then. Damn, my research was for naught! Naught I say!
The one Zawadski went to was definitely in Tennessee.
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No I just did a bunch of Googling
Lee U is in Tenn but this Ibarra guy was local. Check it out this guy went to HS at Murrietta and played CC ball here before transferring.
Fire Bud Black!
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Jun 10, 2009 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Goldy Simmons
Chicago White Sox
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 1:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
#703
SDSU
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok
I went to like half the home games and I never saw him play.
Fire Bud Black!
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Jun 10, 2009 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Never even heard of him.
Fire Bud Black!
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Jun 10, 2009 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really?
He sounds familiar to me and the only time I saw SDSU was at Qualcomm with Stras on the mound (live) and the game where they were eliminated by Irvine (on TV).
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Petco you mean?
Fire Bud Black!
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Jun 10, 2009 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
where did that come from. Crazy brain.
Just looked him up a little. He is a local kid (Monte Vista HS) and was a reliever, only started 3 games this year. His ERA was almost 6. So why did they draft him?
I’m guessing because his dad played for Detroit and Baltimore in the mid 1980s. Maybe Ken Williams knew his dad or just likes the bloodlines?
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
24th round
714. Benjamin Davis, U Southern Mississippi (5S) R/R CF 6’00 – 185lbs
Finally someone I can watch in the CWS
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 1:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
USM is inthe CWS??
Fire Bud Black!
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Jun 10, 2009 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I listed the 8 teams earlier
Fullerton, Arkansas, LSU, Virginia, UNC, Arizona, Texas or Southern Miss
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
714 Benjamin Davis U of Southern Mississippi
Fire Bud Black!
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Jun 10, 2009 1:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
744 Michael Wright
Fire Bud Black!
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Jun 10, 2009 1:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
6'1" 235 R/R CF
Fire Bud Black!
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Jun 10, 2009 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
25th round
744. Michael Wright, Georgia Southern U (SR) R/R CF 6’01 – 235 lbs
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 1:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
How many rounds are there?
Fire Bud Black!
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Jun 10, 2009 1:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I answered this earlier
They are going to 30 today.
Tomorrow they will go until every team no longer wants to pick anyone.
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if I can post a comment on Depo's blog
and get them to draft me after nobody else wants to pick just to say I got drafted.
Fire Bud Black!
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Jun 10, 2009 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok I did it anyway. lol.
Fire Bud Black!
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Jun 10, 2009 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually that would be pretty cool
Maybe I should try the same with the international draft
by sixpakfrombelgium on Jun 10, 2009 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
you don't have an ID number
otherwise it would be pretty sweet!
by SD Steve on Jun 10, 2009 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sure I do.
ummmm 1176571465
Fire Bud Black!
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Jun 10, 2009 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
well there you go
just make sure you put it in the post.
I do think most of the guys only have four numbers though.
by SD Steve on Jun 10, 2009 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kevin Winn
Take it Wonko.
Fire Bud Black!
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Jun 10, 2009 1:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
28th round
774. Kevin Winn, Louisiana Tech U (SR) L/R 2B 5’11 – 185 lbs
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 1:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
could be
But players drafted as 2B worry me. Why aren’t we drafting that team’s SS, he got to be a better 2B, right?
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
pretty much!
2B is typically the easiest position on the field to fill.
by SD Steve on Jun 10, 2009 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
2 SBs this year
Plus he’s White, how speedy could be?
He’s more of a slugger: .606 SLG%
.440 OBP. I know we’re all shocked.
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
not sure I like that. We don't need sluggers at 2B in Petco
I think Eckstein is made for petco
by SD Steve on Jun 10, 2009 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He would be
If he could still hit, run or play defense.
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
his arm looks like it's going to fall off everytime he throws.
It’s almost painful to watch
by SD Steve on Jun 10, 2009 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was worse
when the Cardinals were plugging him in at SS. I’d cringe every time he threw the ball for them.
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
27th round
804. Cameron Monger, U New Mexico (JR) R/R CF 6’02 – 210 lbs
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 1:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Woohoo
A player out of the MWC
Fire Bud Black!
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Jun 10, 2009 1:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Another Football player I recognize
Eric Decker WR for U of Minnesota just drafted by the Twins.
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 1:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Kurt Steinhauer
from PLNU just drafted by the Mets.
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 1:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
28th round (for real this time)
834. Vince Belnome, West Virginia U (JR) L/R 2B 5’11 – 205 lbs
Another 2B? I thought I made my feelings clear about this earlier.
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 1:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And, no
He’s not a burner. He’s a slugger. This time with .648 SLG and a .519 OBP
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
boooooooooooooooooooo!
You saw that coming huh!
by SD Steve on Jun 10, 2009 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
9 HRs, 20 2Bs
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
55 games
230 ABs
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
decent
we still need more catchers and more SS
by SD Steve on Jun 10, 2009 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
As a head count
We now have:
Aristy
Galvez
Trembley
Cumberland
Weems
Zawadski
Jesus Lopez
Everth Cabrera
as SS prospects. We’re looking slightly than we used to.
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
29th round
864. Robert Poutier, U Virginia (SR) R/R RHP 6’04 – 190 lbs
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 1:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What are the odds on this last pick being over 6'3"?
by SD Steve on Jun 10, 2009 1:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
30th Round
894. Wande Olabisi, Stafford U (JR) R/R LF 6’00 – 212 lbs
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 2:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Whoops
That was Stanford, not Stafford and here’s something from Scout.com
Freshman outfielder owns outstanding speed. Perhaps the fastest runner on the club. Deep outfield for the Cardinal will probably result in little playing time as a freshman.
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
More
Article from a Bay Area paper. Apparently he’s Nigerian, lived in Saudi Arabia and was inspired by Jackie Robinson.
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
“I just realized, wow, just because they were black, they weren’t allowed to play. It shocked me, because I could do whatever I wanted, no one had ever stopped me from playing somewhere, walking somewhere, drinking somewhere. So that’s really what hit me. That was my inspiration for playing baseball. I had to do it, it wasn’t like maybe.”
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
From the Stanford Athletics website
Unbelievable athlete with speed that rivals anyone in the country…also a smart baserunner, who can steal a bag almost on command…had a tremendous fall, and is one of the club’s most improved all-around players entering the 2009 season…has big-time power, and has all the tools to develop into a very dangerous hitter…can play all three outfield spots, but is a natural center fielder due to his speed…has an above-average arm…has really developed into a baseball player since coming to The Farm, after splitting much of his high school career between the diamond, soccer field, football field and track.
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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Personal Information: Son of Goke and Juliet Olabisi…was born in Lagos, Nigeria, and moved to Saudi Arabia when he was five years old…is a member of the royal family of the Urhobo tribe in Nigeria…full name is Babawande Onaolapo Olabisi…has three sisters, Toyosi. Simi and Lara…learned to play baseball in Saudi Arabia, and suited up for the country in the 2000 Little League World Series when he was 12 years old…also participated in the Home Run Derby and the All-Star Game…his earliest baseball memory is winning a “Baserunning Champion” contest when he was eight years old…chose Stanford because, in his words, “the best education plus the best athletics equals Stanford, and it’s in California”…got a head start on his career working with the venture capitalist company G51 in Austin, Texas, during the last two summers…majoring in biomechanical engineering.
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
as you can tell
I find him interesting. It’s also very easy to find info on him.
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
WHAT!!
i feel a signability issues coming on
by SD Steve on Jun 10, 2009 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
WWJRD?
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jackie Robinson
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He only played
in 17 games and had 19 ABs.
Buzz Kill.
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brenden
from Palomar College no less
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did we draft him?
I’ve heard of him
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you? ◔ヮ◔
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by Axion on Jun 10, 2009 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good for him
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by Axion on Jun 10, 2009 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh snap
The Dominican Summer League Padres already started. Aristy and Domoromo are playing for them. They’ve played 8 games already. I’m embarrassed for not knowing.
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 2:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hmm
No Portillo, Adamson or Tavarez on the roster. Maybe one or all of them is ticketed to Peoria. If so, that’s one year closer to the Padres.
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
where is jonathon galvez?
I haven’t heard about him in a while
by sdpads24 on Jun 10, 2009 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I answered this earlier
I have to assume he will go to Peoria or Eugene. He is probably in extended Spring Training right now. Eugene’s season starts on June 20 and Peoria on June 21. We’ll start seeing him in box scores around that time.
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
RB
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
sweet, I'm down in Carmel Mtn!
how often do you go to games?
by SD Steve on Jun 10, 2009 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have a 20 game season ticket package
Which are for all Fridays and some Sundays. I then trade some Fridays for Saturdays. And then I go to a handful of road games (such as this Saturday, for example).
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's cool
I have a 20 game on tuesdays and saturdays. My lady and I have great seats in LF row 1. We will probably go to about 35 games this year though.
by SD Steve on Jun 10, 2009 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice work here, Wonko and Steve
Give yourselves an e-highfive
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by Axion on Jun 10, 2009 3:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Paul Dipos Update for rounds 21-30
now available.
by SD Steve on Jun 10, 2009 4:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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by Wonko on Jun 10, 2009 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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21st Round – Kendall Korbal, RHP from Blinn College in Texas
20 years old and 6’6", 210 lbs, Kendall is both a starter and reliever with a fastball that reaches 93.
22nd Round – Cody Decker, 1B from UCLA
A senior first baseman from UCLA, Cody banged 2o homers this season. He doesn’t have the height of the rest of our draft class, but he attacks the ball and can hit it a long way.
23rd Round – Jeffrey Ibarra, LHP from Lee University in Tennessee
A California native and standing 6’6" and 180 lbs, Jeffrey is a left-handed reliever with a low 3/4 arm angle making him tough on left-handed hitters.
24th Round – Ben Davis, OF from University of Southern Mississippi
No flashbacks here…Ben actually goes by “Bo”. A senior centerfielder, Bo plays with a lot of energy and hit .371/.488/.649 this spring.
25th Round – Ty Wright, OF from Georgia Southern
A 6’0", 235 lbs left-fielder, Ty was the Georgia Junior College player of the year in 2007 and a Second Team All-American in 2008. He combined to hit .365/.457/.658 over his past two seasons at Georgia Southern. Ty plays hard and has some serious strength.
26th Round – Kevin Winn, 2B from Louisiana Tech
Kevin had a big senior season at La Tech hitting .380/.440/.606 while striking out just 11 times. His father is Earl Winn, a scout for the Twins, and his brother plays in the Phillies organization.
27th Round – Cameron Monger, OF from University of New Mexico
Despite being a solid 6’2", 205 lbs, Cameron runs the 60 in about 6.3 seconds. He didn’t get to play all that much this season at New Mexico, but he can impact a game with his speed.
28th Round – Vince Belnome, 2B from West Virginia University
A junior left-handed hitting 2B, Vince was a Third Team All Big East selection in 2008 as a sophomore and this year hit .417/.520/.655.
29th Round – Robert Poutier, RHP from University of Virginia
A 6’4", 190 lb reliever from UVA, Robert has pitched 54.2 innings over the past two seasons, yielding 49 hits and 20 walks while striking out 73. He has a nice FB/SL mix.
30th Round – Babawande Olabisi, OF from Stanford
A terrific athlete, Wande hasn’t had much of a chance to play at Stanford, amassing just 23 ab’s over the past three seasons. Nevertheless, he can really run and has plenty of strength. Wande was born in Lagos, Nigeria before moving to Saudi Arabia where he played for the 2000 Little League World Series team. He is a member of the royal family of the Urhobo tribe in Nigeria.
That’s it for today. We still have some work to do tomorrow, but we’re pumped how everything has fallen so far. We feel we have a lot of upside in this draft, and we’re happy to add so much size and power. If a basketball or football game breaks out in Peoria, AZ, we’ll be ready.
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