2013 Draft Pick Discussion, Rounds 6-20

[And That]

I'm walking home and as Mike Ratterree is drafted, I'm listening to "Battery" by Metallica...

 

Mike.

 

RAT-TERR-EE.

 

If he ever makes it to Miller Park, this better be his walk up music.

 

RAT-TERR-EE.

[TheCrew07]

I'm walking home and as Mike Ratterree is drafted, I'm listening to "Battery" by Metallica...

 

Mike.

 

RAT-TERR-EE.

 

If he ever makes it to Miller Park, this better be his walk up music.

 

RAT-TERR-EE.

 

That would be epic... and that.

[narwhalattack]

According to Brandon Diaz's agent, Diaz has agreed to terms with the Brewers.

[TooLiveBrew]

According to Brandon Diaz's agent, Diaz has agreed to terms with the Brewers.

Can you please link the source? Not disputing, but I didn't find it.

[narwhalattack]

https://twitter.com/KevMassoth/status/343178716437950464

[splitterpfj]

You can absolutely see the impact of the new CBA here. When the Brewers signed Lohse, a lot of people lamented the loss of the first round pick...phooey, keep the pick...the impact is the loss of the dollars to sign that pick. The Brewers' draft pool has to be responsible for some of the decisions they've made in this draft.

 

I don't agree with those who think the Brewers are doing a horrible job, they took some guys I really like, but overall, there is no question the teams are leaving some talent out there because of the dollars.

 

The Reds took a 24-year-old today...in round nine. Pick 285, Chad Jones, LHP, No School, DOB, 10/5/88.

 

Upon Further Review...Jones was a Brewers pick in 2010, who was headed toward a football career, before breaking his leg and ankle in a car accident.

 

http://mlb.mlb.com//news/article.jsp?ymd=20130607&content_id=49919394&notebook_id=49986154&vkey=notebook_stl&c_id=stl

[Mass Haas]

Bulldogs' Linehan expects to sign with Milwaukee

By Bryant-Jon Anteola - The Fresno Bee

 

Tyler Linehan passed up a chance to turn pro three years ago.

 

He doesn't see himself doing it this time around.

 

The Fresno State left-hander said he expects to skip his senior season and sign with Milwaukee after the Brewers took him in the ninth round of the Major League draft Friday.

 

"I think the coaches at Fresno State did a good job getting me ready for the next level, and I'm looking forward to the new challenges," Linehan said. "I was thrilled when I got the call and saw my name on the Internet."

 

The 6-foot, 240-pound Linehan is coming off his worst season with the Bulldogs after going 3-7 with a 5.90 ERA. But he has shown flashes of dominance, with 171 strikeouts in 179 2/3 career innings.

 

Linehan is looking at a signing bonus of about $140,000.

 

"I didn't have the year that I wanted," said Linehan, a 14th-round selection by Seattle in 2010. "The thing is, I feel like I'm ready for the future. And it's still good money."

 

Fresno Bee Staff Photo - Fresno State's Tyler Linehan pitches during a May 24, 2013, game against Nevada. The junior left-hander expects to turn pro after being selected Friday by Milwaukee on day 2 of the Major League draft. ERIC PAUL ZAMORA / THE FRESNO BEE

 

http://media.mercedsunstar.com/smedia/2013/06/08/00/06/1lMud2.St.8.jpeg

[LouisEly]

Any pitcher who doesn't top out around 95 and have at least 1 plus secondary offering with a league average 3rd pitch isn't a high ceiling pitcher, it's that simple.

My point is that very few pitchers come out of HS or college meeting that criteria, and the few who do go early in the first round. Beyond that you have to develop those criteria - that's what the minors are for.

 

A 5' 9" CF prospect no matter how raw doesn't project to hit for much power and the Brewers haven't exactly been known to push athletic development in the weight room. It doesn't matter how toolsy the guy is, if he doesn't hit for power he's not going to be an impact player. It's much easier to project a body type like Tyrone Taylor to develop power than it is any player under 5' 11". That's just the reality of genetics.

I can name a 5'9" CF who didn't put much time in the weight room (or on the treadmill) and became a Hall of Famer with a career .837 OPS and barely cracked 200 career HRs. I can name another 5'11" outfielder who finished his career with 135 HR and is in the HOF with a career .847 OPS and over 3000 hits (and probably didn't spend much time on the treadmill either). Power isn't the only important tool to have.

[homer]

I'd be curious to know what teams push athletic development in the weight room?

[narwhalattack]

Here we go, another potential relief pitcher.

[narwhalattack]

And Trevor Clifton gets drafted by the Cubs.

[wichmae]

Clifton is probably a tough sign at this point.

[narwhalattack]

Clifton is probably a tough sign at this point.

 

You can say that about most high school guys at this point.

[wichmae]

Clifton is probably a tough sign at this point.

 

You can say that about most high school guys at this point.

fair enough.

[wichmae]

Seidenberger, Trevor LHP from TCU

[narwhalattack]

Huh, a high school guy!

 

Tanner Norton, Catcher

[wichmae]

Tanner Norton, Bishop Brossart HS (KY) C

 

The 6-foot-1, 190-pound prospect registered a 7.25 60-yard dash. Norton, who passes the look test, is a solid, muscular prospect. He showed the ability to both catch and play first base. Behind the plate, he registered a consistent 1.85 pop time and wasn’t afraid to get dirty. At the plate, Norton uses a smooth left-handed swing with an easy load to generate gap-to-gap power.

[wichmae]

Norton is intriguing. I hope we can get him inked.

[narwhalattack]

Draft ALL the bullpen guys!

 

Hobbs Johnson, LHP, another potential bullpen guy.

[wichmae]

Hobbs Johnson

5'11" 205lbs DOB: 04/29/91

Johnson was passed over as a Draft-eligible sophomore a year ago. That likely won’t happen again after pitching well all season as North Carolina’s Sunday starter. Johnson throws his fastball in the upper-80s to low-90s with decent movement. He also throws a curveball, slider and changeup, which is his best off speed pitch. Johnson earns high marks for his willingness to attack hitters and his feel for pitching, but he needs to tighten his command to be effective. Listed at 5-foot-11, 210 pounds, Johnson isn’t very physical. He spent most of his first two years at North Carolina as a reliever and likely will return to the bulpen as a professional.

[pogokat]

David densons power looks intrihuing

[wichmae]

Denson, David South Hills HS (CA) 1B L/R HS

6'04" 245lbs DOB: 11/17/95 | Scouting video

Denson made headlines in January when he hit a ball an estimated 515 feet, with a metal bat, at Marlins Park during the Power Showcase. That enormous power is clearly his best tool and he will have to improve his overall hitting so he can tap into that power consistently at higher levels, though he's proven to be coachable. While he's limited to first base, he's a good athlete and moves well for his size and the Hawaii commit was also a good pitcher armed with a 90-mph fastball in high school.

[wichmae]

Yeah 515 feet? Wow! even with a metal bat.

[wichmae]

WOW

 

[trwi7]

Wonder if he's signable. Would be great to get some power like that in the system.