Official 2009 Draft Pick Selection / Signing Thread

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ROUND 22: Michael Fiers - RHP - SIGNED

6'3", 205, R/R, Nova Southeastern University (Florida)

 

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BREWERFAN.NET SCOUTING REPORT:

 

Fiers has always been able to miss bats, doing so with aplomb during his college career, at Nova, Cumberland College and Broward Community College. He also has enjoyed success in the summers in between, being awarded pitcher of the year honors in the New York Collegiate Baseball League (NYCBL) in 2007. He is now a senior that turns 24 a few days after the draft. Despite his prototypical frame and gaudy strikeout numbers his fastball tops out in the upper-80s to low-90s, and overall he has a good, not great four-pitch repertoire.

 

NOTES & INFO:

 

Born June 15, 1985

2009 NCBWA All-American

Struck out 145 batters in 108.2 IP

 

NEWSPAPER AND WEB COVERAGE:

 

MLB.com scouting video

NSU Baseball Standouts Selected as NCBWA All-Americans

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ROUND 23: Austin Pressley - RHP

6'4", 205, R/R, Franklin-Monroe High School (Ohio)

 

BREWERFAN.NET SCOUTING REPORT:

 

NOTES & INFO:

 

Born July 12, 1990

Committed to Sinclair Community College

 

NEWSPAPER AND WEB COVERAGE:

 

F-M's Pressley tuning up his baseball, golf games

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ROUND 24: Peter Fatse - 2B - SIGNED

5'10", 170, L/R, University of Connecticut (Connecticut)

 

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BREWERFAN.NET SCOUTING REPORT:

 

Fatse is a shorter and smaller outfielder/second baseman that has a good approach as a left-handed hitter and good speed. He's a hustling player that has drastically improved his game over the last year, and has 23 career home runs at UConn, a sign that there is some pop in his bat. His upside is as a utility player at the highest level, and he should be able to handle the lower levels of the system well.

 

NOTES & INFO:

 

Born August 3, 1987

Improved batting average from .289 in 2008 to .324 in 2009

 

NEWSPAPER AND WEB COVERAGE:

 

UCONN Player Profile

Former Western Mass. standouts Pete Fatse and Nick Ahmed Find Success at UConn

Fatse drafted by Brewers

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ROUND 25: Demetrius McKelvie - OF - SIGNED

6'2", 210, L/R, East Columbus High School (North Carolina)

 

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BREWERFAN.NET SCOUTING REPORT:

 

McKelvie is a special athlete, one that has a promising two-sport career awaiting him at Marshall. On the gridiron, he's a hard hitting safety with good speed and a strong, physical stature. One the baseball diamond he's a fleet-footed centerfielder with five-tool ability. He has good power potential and a nice arm in the outfield with enough speed to cover ground and steal bases. Keeping him away from Marshall as a 25th rounder will be difficult, but he has shown enough interest in baseball by participating in numerous showcase and tournament events, including playing for the Ohio Warhawks, a national powerhouse travel team, to not rule out signing.

 

NOTES & INFO:

 

Born October 27, 1990

Committed to Marshall University for baseball, but intends to try out for football as a safety as well

 

NEWSPAPER AND WEB COVERAGE:

 

East Columbus Star Seeking $800,000 in Baseball Draft

Marshall Baseball Adds Six Signees

Star News Online: McKelvie taken by Brewers

McKelvie signs with Brewers

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ROUND 26: Felix Rutledge - LHP

6'1", 195, L/L, Tupelo High School (Mississippi)

 

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BREWERFAN.NET SCOUTING REPORT:

 

Rutledge is an interesting left-handed pitching prospect, with a solid build and three-pitch repertoire. His fastball sits in the mid-to-upper-80s, and many believe he will start to throw closer to 90 more consistently as he continues to mature and hone his game. He also throws a big, slow curveball and polished changeup. He is a good overall athlete that can also swing the bat and play the outfield well.

 

NOTES & INFO:

 

Goes by Lex Rutledge

Born June 28, 1991

Committed to Samford University

 

NEWSPAPER AND WEB COVERAGE:

 

MLB.com scouting video

Perfect Game showcase profile

Lex Rutledge Comes to Samford

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ROUND 27: Ryan Platt - RHP - SIGNED

6'1", 195, L/R, University of California-Riverside (California)

 

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BREWERFAN.NET SCOUTING REPORT:

 

Platt is a good athlete that has bounced in between the bullpen and the starting rotation during his college career. Before transferring to UC Riverside, he spent two years at LA Pierce College, where he transferred from Sacramento State. He has been in college since 2004, and he turns 24 in August. He has good stuff and a good fastball, but struggles with command and the consistency of his offspeed stuff. He's probably best off in the bullpen at the next level where he has the stuff to succeed if he can hone his command as a pro.

 

NOTES & INFO:

 

Born August 25, 1985

 

NEWSPAPER AND WEB COVERAGE:

 

UC Riverside Player Profile

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ROUND 28: Eugene Escalante - C

5'10", 195, R/R, Rodriguez High School (California)

 

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BREWERFAN.NET SCOUTING REPORT:

 

Escalante is a short yet compactly strong backstop that has an exciting power arm/power bat combination. He was ranked as one of the top high school cachers in the nation, and one of the better overall prospects in Southern California along with fellow Brewers' draftee Cameron Garfield. While he has good speed and quickness (he starred as a fullback in football), particularly for a catcher, and will need to work hard to maintain his flexibility. He has good power at the plate, and enjoyed a strong senior year, but scouts still aren't sold on his bat. His strong arm allows him to gun out baserunners, but he needs to work on the finer aspects of catching. He has committed to play for Cal State Fullerton, which will make him a tough sign as a 28th rounder that could have gone much higher in the draft. He has the potential to be a much higher draft pick in three years if he's able to put his entire game together in college, assuming he doesn't sign.

 

NOTES & INFO:

 

Born June 25, 1991

Committed to Cal-State Fullerton

 

NEWSPAPER AND WEB COVERAGE:

 

MLB.com scouting video

Eugene Escalante High School Stats (MaxPreps)

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ROUND 29: Chandler McLaren - OF

6'4", 185, L/R, Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute (Ontario, Canada)

 

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BREWERFAN.NET SCOUTING REPORT:

 

McLaren has interesting offensive potential as a left-handed hitting corner outfielder that may eventually move to first base. With good size, he has strong wrists and forearms that give him good bat speed and exciting power potential. He is as raw as they come, and needs plenty of at-bats to refine his swing, but he also has interesting upside. One report I read on McLaren noted that he is built like Justin Morneau, although Morneau is a popular player comparison for any left-handed slugger that hails from north of the border.

 

NOTES & INFO:

 

Born October 2, 1991

 

NEWSPAPER AND WEB COVERAGE:

 

Guelph's McLaren drafted by Brewers

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ROUND 30: Brandon Sizemore - 2B - SIGNED

5'10", 205, R/R, College of Charleston (South Carolina)

 

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BREWERFAN.NET SCOUTING REPORT:

 

Sizemore has enjoyed a fine college career, posting solid numbers offensively with a knack for getting the big hit. A shorter, strongly built second baseman, he profiles as a second baseman/third baseman at the next level, likely serving as a utility player if he reaches his full potential. He has shown nice power and strike zone discipline, and has hit left-handed pitchers much better than right-handed pitchers during his career.

 

NOTES & INFO:

 

Born December 10, 1986

2009 Third Team All-American

Named to the 2009 Golden Spikes Award watch list in February

 

NEWSPAPER AND WEB COVERAGE:

 

CofC Sports Player Bio

Sizemore Named to Golden Spikes Award Watch

Sizemore named NCBWA All American

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ROUND 31: Jose Oveido - RHP - SIGNED

6' 2", 165, R/R, Miami-Dade CC South (FL)

 

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BREWERFAN.NET SCOUTING REPORT:

 

NOTES & INFO:

 

Born November 30, 1988

 

NEWSPAPER AND WEB COVERAGE:

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ROUND 32: Chris Ellington - RF - SIGNED

6' 1", 195, R/R, Texas Christian University (TX)

 

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BREWERFAN.NET SCOUTING REPORT:

 

NOTES & INFO:

 

Born November 30, 1985

 

NEWSPAPER AND WEB COVERAGE:

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ROUND 33: Jacobbi McDaniel - 3B

6'0", 285, L/R, Madison County HS (FL)

 

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BREWERFAN.NET SCOUTING REPORT:

 

NOTES & INFO:

 

Born October 8, 1989

 

NEWSPAPER AND WEB COVERAGE:

 

McDaniel selected in draft, still plans to play football at FSU

FSU football recruited selected in MLB draft

Brewers scout: We haven't offered Jacobbi McDaniel a contract

Madison County standout McDaniel decides on FSU

Final thoughts on the Jacobbi McDaniel saga

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ROUND 34: Michael Ojala - RHP

6' 3", 195, R/R, Rice University (TX)

 

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BREWERFAN.NET SCOUTING REPORT:

 

NOTES & INFO:

 

Born August 24, 1987

 

NEWSPAPER AND WEB COVERAGE:

 

MLB.com scouting video

BA Blog: Ojala racking up Ks

Rice Owls Pitcher Mike Ojala---from Super Regionals to MLB Draft to Tommy John Surgery

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ROUND 35: Matt Costello - LHP - SIGNED

6' 1", 190, L/L, Valdosta St. University (GA)

 

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BREWERFAN.NET SCOUTING REPORT:

 

NOTES & INFO:

 

Born December 17, 1986

Transferred from Volunteer State Community College

 

 

NEWSPAPER AND WEB COVERAGE:

 

Valdosta Times feature

Being drafted a 'dream come true' for Costello

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ROUND 36: Joshua Turley - LHP

5' 11", 190, L/L, Texas HS (TX)

 

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BREWERFAN.NET SCOUTING REPORT:

 

NOTES & INFO:

 

Born August 26, 1990

 

NEWSPAPER AND WEB COVERAGE:

 

MLB.com scouting video

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ROUND 37: Cullen Sexton - RHP

6' 2", 190, R/R, University of Minnesota (MN)

 

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BREWERFAN.NET SCOUTING REPORT:

 

NOTES & INFO:

 

Born July 22, 1988

 

NEWSPAPER AND WEB COVERAGE:

 

MLB.com scouting video

Sexton drafted by Brewers

SPASH grad Sexton likely returning to Minnesota rather than signing with Brewers

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ROUND 38: Casey Stevenson - 2B

6' 3", 200, L/R, UC Irvine (CA)

 

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BREWERFAN.NET SCOUTING REPORT:

 

NOTES & INFO:

 

Born May 18, 1988

 

NEWSPAPER AND WEB COVERAGE:

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ROUND 39: Brady Rodgers - RHP

6' 2", 175, R/R, Lamar Cons HS (TX)

 

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BREWERFAN.NET SCOUTING REPORT:

 

NOTES & INFO:

 

Born September 17, 1990

 

NEWSPAPER AND WEB COVERAGE:

 

MLB.com scouting video

Rodgers will put the pro game on hold and head to tradition-rich Arizona State to play ball

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ROUND 40: Kyle Hansen - RHP

6' 8", 200, R/R, St. Dominic HS (NY)

 

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BREWERFAN.NET SCOUTING REPORT:

 

NOTES & INFO:

 

Born April 20, 1991

Brother of former first-round draft pick, Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Craig Hansen

 

NEWSPAPER AND WEB COVERAGE:

 

MLB.com scouting video

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ROUND 41: Steven Sultzbaugh - CF

6' 3", 210, R/R, Rice University (TX)

 

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BREWERFAN.NET SCOUTING REPORT:

 

NOTES & INFO:

 

Born May 21, 1988

 

NEWSPAPER AND WEB COVERAGE:

 

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ROUND 42: Brad Schreiber - RHP

6' 3", 225, R/R, Kimberly HS (WI)

 

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BREWERFAN.NET SCOUTING REPORT:

 

NOTES & INFO:

 

Born February 13, 1991

 

NEWSPAPER AND WEB COVERAGE:

 

Kimberly baseball player Schreiber expected to stick with Purdue

Brad Schreiber of Kimberly selected as Gatorade Wisconsin player of the year

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ROUND 43: Kyle Dhanani - 3B - SIGNED

6' 2", 195, R/R, Thompson River University (British Columbia)

 

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BREWERFAN.NET SCOUTING REPORT:

 

NOTES & INFO:

 

Born September 6, 1987

 

NEWSPAPER AND WEB COVERAGE:

 

DHANANI SIGNS WITH MILWAUKEE

Shortstop joins pro ranks

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ROUND 44: Andrew Morris - RHP

6' 3", 190 R/R, Gulf Coast CC (FL)

 

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BREWERFAN.NET SCOUTING REPORT:

 

NOTES & INFO:

 

Born August 5, 1990

 

NEWSPAPER AND WEB COVERAGE:

 

Morris named Panhandle Conference pitcher of the year

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ROUND 45: Richard Stock - C

6' 2", 190, L/R, Aguora HS (CA)

 

BREWERFAN.NET SCOUTING REPORT:

 

NOTES & INFO:

 

Born February 8, 1991

Brother of Robert Stock, C/RHP drafted out of USC

Committed to play for USC

 

NEWSPAPER AND WEB COVERAGE:

 

MLB.com scouting video

Baseball should be well-Stocked with talent

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ROUND 46: Jordan Wong - RHP

6' 5", 180, L/R, Vauxhall HS (Alberta)

 

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BREWERFAN.NET SCOUTING REPORT:

 

NOTES & INFO:

 

Born June 14, 1990

 

NEWSPAPER AND WEB COVERAGE:

 

BCB Interview: 46th-round RHP Jordan Wong