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[Williams Head Case]

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I expect four Kevin Youkilis' and eight Carl Crawfords' to be drafted today. Day 3 is what seperates the boys from the men who like to look at boys. How hard of a prospect humper are you?

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[mabrowndog]

Their 33 picks on the first two days have been split ~50/50 between college (17) and high school players (16). Comparing to previous years through 30 rounds:

2010: 19 HS (6 signed), 13 college (10 signed)
2009: 14 HS (8 signed), 16 college (13 signed)
2008: 20 HS (9 signed), 12 college (12 signed)
2007: 18 HS (10 signed), 13 college (11 signed)
2006: 11 HS (6 signed), 22 college (18 signed)
2005: 12 HS (5 signed), 21 college (20 signed)

FWIW, juco and community college players (which number a few a year at most) are lumped in with the 4-year college draftees.

[Section15Box113]

Round 31 (952):
Tyler Wells, OF, Lexington Catholic HS

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Round 32 (982):
Julius Gaines, SS, Luella HS

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Round 33 (1012):
David Chester, 1B, Pitt

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Round 34 (1042):
Sean Dartnell, LHP, Vauxhall HS

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Round 35 (1072):
Carlos Coste, C, Academia Bautista HS

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Local draftee:

John Magliozzi, RHP, from Dexter School in Brookline to the Rays at pick 1080 in the 35th Round. He's a Florida commit.

[TheGoldenGreek33]

Round 32 (982):
Julius Gaines, SS, Luella HS

Florida International was hoping to get a top Georgia recruit in infielder Julius Gaines, who battled a shoulder injury all year that made him tough to evaluate. Gaines hurt his shoulder pitching but is a hitter all the way, with a chance to play shortstop with a solid-average arm and good infield actions. He's an average runner out of the box and above-average under way, and scouts have to do some projecting on his bat. For some, he lacks a plus tool. His injury may make him a summer follow, especially for a team with extra picks.

BA

[The_Powa_of_Seiji_Ozawa]

Are there any Red Sox organizational nepotism picks on the horizon?

[TheGoldenGreek33]

Round 33 (1012):
David Chester, 1B, Pitt

Chester doesn't have a great body, but has big power, leading the Panthers with 14 home runs.

BA

[TheGoldenGreek33]

Are there any Red Sox organizational nepotism picks on the horizon?

Bobby Buckner, ss/2b, Texas A&M
Matt Gedman, 3b, UMass
John Andreoli, of/1b, UConn (cousin of Dan Bard)
Cody Guymon, c, Utah (cousin of Bruce Hurtst)

[Mugsys Jock]

Is there a draft tracker that allows you sort selected prospects by home state?

[TheGoldenGreek33]

Is there a draft tracker that allows you sort selected prospects by home state?

Not yet. BA will likely it available for 2011 draftees after its completion.

Corey Vogt, rhp, Keene St. was just selected in the 39th round. Vogt was brought into Fenway last week for a workout:

- Last week the Sox worked out Keene State right-hander Corey Vogt at Fenway Park. Vogt, a lifelong Yankees fan, reportedly joked with general manager Theo Epstein before taking to the mound.

“I told him you better draft me if I’m doing this for you,” Vogt said about pitching on the Fenway Park mound.

On the year, the reliever was 3-2 with a 2.82 ERA. Vogt had an impressive 30 strikeouts in 22 1/3 innings.

WEEI

[Section15Box113]

Round 36 (1102):
Jace Herrera, RHP, Wekiva HS
6'4", 210

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Round 37 (1132):
Robert Youngdahl, OF, Hill-Murray HS
6'2", 185

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Round 38 (1162):
Tyler Poole, RHP, Hickory HS
6'6", 205

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Round 39 (1192):
Corey Vogt, RHP, Keene State
6'0", 185

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Round 40 (1222):
Jordan Gross, LHP, Don Bosco Prep
6'1", 195

[TheGoldenGreek33]

The Ironmen have a strong junior class, and this year's top prospect is lefthander Jordan Gross, who is committed to Tulane. His fastball can range from 85-90 mph and he shows a solid curveball with some shape. He isn't considered signable, but scouts are intrigued to see what he could turn into in three years.

BA

[mabrowndog]

Bobby Buckner, ss/2b, Texas A&M
Matt Gedman, 3b, UMass
John Andreoli, of/1b, UConn (cousin of Dan Bard)
Cody Guymon, c, Utah (cousin of Bruce Hurst)

Andreoli went to the Cubs yesterday (17th round, #519)

[Section15Box113]

Round 41 (1252):
Matthew Marquis, LF, Maryland
6'0", 200

[Joshv02]

Round 41 (1252):
Matthew Marquis, LF, Maryland
6'0", 200

Re-draft. Highly ranked in '08 by PG and BA, drafted by the Red Sox in the 28th round, went to Vandy, transferred to UMD.

[TheGoldenGreek33]

Round 41 (1252):
Matthew Marquis, LF, Maryland
6'0", 200

Sox 28th rounder in 08. Was seen as a top round talent back then that fell to signability. Yet another high school kid that should have taken the money.

[mabrowndog]

Marquis has New England roots, as both his parents are UMaine grads ... 6-0/200, OF, R/R, from Immaculata HS in Annandale NJ ... Transferred from Vanderbilt after his freshman year.




As a Sophomore(2010): Started 51 games in center field as a sophomore ... hit .255 including a team-leading five home runs ... had 11 doubles ... posted a .982 fielding percentage ... stole 13 bases on 17 attempts ... his 11-game hitting streak from April 10-24 tied for Maryland's longest of the year ... had 11 multi-hit games ... opened the season on a five-game hitting streak ... went 3-for-4 with two runs in game two of a doulbeheader vs. Delaware (2/27) ... recorded a season-high four RBI, while going 2-for-4 at the plate with a home run vs. Hofstra (3/6) ... recorded his second career three-hit game vs. Boston College (4/11).

Before Maryland: Transferred from Vanderbilt University ... played one year of baseball for the Commodores ... lettered three years in high school for the Spartans as an outfielder ... won league and state semifinals in junior and senior years ... first-team All-State as a senior ... second-team All-State as a junior... named first-team All-County three years ... played club baseball for Super Seventeen for three years in high school.

Personal: Matthew Christopher Marquis ... son of Al and Julie Marquis ... born Feb. 22, 1990 in Philadelphia, Pa. ... has three siblings, Abby, Maggie, and Morgan ... father played baseball and football at the University of Maine and mother played softball at University of Maine as well ... biggest sports thrill was hitting three home runs in one game ... recruited by UNC, Vanderbilt, Rutgers and Wake Forest ... majoring in agriculture resource and economics.

Edited by mabrowndog, 08 June 2011 - 01:24 PM.

[Section15Box113]

Round 42 (1282):
Derek O'Dell, 3B, Canyon HS
5'11", 210

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Round 43 (1312):
Brandon Downes, CF, South Plainfield HS
6'2", 175, R/R

[mabrowndog]

Round 43 (1312):
Brandon Downes, CF, South Plainfield HS
6'2", 175, R/R

Highlight reel

Very lean & lanky, looks to have good swing mechanics. Horrible BP jersey logo.

[TheGoldenGreek33]

Highlight reel

Very lean & lanky, looks to have good swing mechanics. Horrible BP jersey logo.

Doesn't seem to have much speed or arm.

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Round 38 (1162):
Tyler Poole, RHP, Hickory HS
6'6", 205

FWIW, with the next pick, we had another local kid come off the board. Pat Connaughton from St. John's Prep to the Padres at 1163.

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Round 44 (1342):
Matthew Martin, C, Pendleton School
6'0", 187

A few picks later, Lincoln-Sudbury's Adam Ravenelle to the Yankees in Round 44 (1349).
Poor kid.

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Are there any Red Sox organizational nepotism picks on the horizon?

Round 45 (1372):
Matt Gedman, 2B, UMass
6'2", 205

Sign, and do #10 proud!

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Round 46 (1402):
Johnathan Williamson, OF, Wake Forest
6'4", 240

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Round 47 (1432):
Samuel Wolff, SS, College of Southern Nevada
6'1", 170


Listed as a SS, but pitches as well.

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Round 48 (1462):
David Sosebee, RHP, White County HS
6'1", 200

[TheGoldenGreek33]

Round 47 (1432):
Samuel Wolff, SS, College of Southern Nevada
6'1", 170


Listed as a SS, but pitches as well.

Righthander Sam Wolff was a rare high school prospect from South Dakota in 2009 and pitched just 16 innings at San Diego last year before transferring to Southern Nevada. At 6-foot-2 and 195 pounds, he has power stuff, including a fastball that sits 91-92 mph and tops out at 95. The ball explodes out of his hand and shows good two-seam action when he throws it in, and cutting action when he throws it to his glove side. Wolff also mixes in an above-average slider and a changeup that has a chance to be average. He's a quality athlete with a good delivery and is committed to New Mexico.

BA

[Section15Box113]

Round 49 (1492):
Jadd Schmeltzer, RHP, Cornell
6'4", 240

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Round 50 (1522):
John Gorman, RHP, Catholic Memorial.
6'2", 220

From the Herald:

Three-time Boston Herald All-Scholastic John Gorman of Catholic Memorial has been named Gatorade Player of the Year in Massachusetts. Recently named the MVP of the Catholic Conference for the second time, the Norwood native was 6-1 with an 0.14 ERA, striking out 72 batters in 51 innings. In the field, the senior third baseman batted .362 with a home run and 11 RBI.He will play baseball for Boston College in the fall.

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Edited by Section15Box113, 08 June 2011 - 04:00 PM.

[drtooth]

Round 50 (1522):
John Gorman, RHP, Catholic Memorial.
6'2", 220

Local kid that has signed a letter of intent to play baseball at BC.
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[Bigpupp]

Round 42 (1282):
Derek O'Dell, 3B, Canyon HS
5'11", 210

My wife went to college with his sister. Other than that I know nothing about him.

[phragle]

My wife went to college with his sister. Other than that I know nothing about him.

Your mom goes to college

[Bigpupp]

Your mom goes to college

You obviously don't know my mom.

[phragle]

You obviously don't know my mom.

It's a Napoleon Dynamite quote.

[Bigpupp]

It's a Napoleon Dynamite quote.

Well that explains it. That movie blows.

[RedOctober3829]

A great story out of Houston. Buddy Lamothe, a Lyndon, VT native, was paralyzed in a swimming accident near his San Jacinto JC campus. He was drafted in the 40th round by the Astros and GM Ed Wade. Wade is a class act for doing this.

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[Rice4HOF]

Round 34 (1042):
Sean Dartnell, LHP, Vauxhall HS

Not a lot more info on him, but he went to a local baseball academy. Also talked to a former teammate of his, and he swears his name is "Ben", not Sean. Maybe a nickname based on his middle name or something.

http://rsnalberta.bl...rta-player.html

[Jed Zeppelin]

A great story out of Houston. Buddy Lamothe, a Lyndon, VT native, was paralyzed in a swimming accident near his San Jacinto JC campus. He was drafted in the 40th round by the Astros and GM Ed Wade. Wade is a class act for doing this.

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The Rangers did something similar. They drafted Johnathan Taylor from Georgia in the 33rd round. He was paralyzed in an on-field collision with Zach Cone in March. Cone was selected by the Rangers 37th overall.

http://mlb.mlb.com/n...raftcentral2011