1. Xavier Avery is a 2008 OF with a 6'0'', 185 lb. frame from Decatur, GA who
attends Cedar Grove HS. Athletic build, outstanding athlete, runs excellent,
good bat speed, quick hands, line-drive contact, big raw power, good arm
strength, outstanding range, tons of upside, potential early round draft
pick.
2. Rolando Gomez is a 2008 MIF with a 5'9'', 160 lb. frame from Pembroke Pines,
FL who attends Flanagan HS. Athletic build, extremely advanced skills, drives
the ball to all parts of the field, consistent hard contact, great defensive
skills, plus actions, great hands, very good arm strength, runs very well,
highest-level prospect with early round draft potential.
3. Tyler Pastornicky is a 2008 MIF/P with a 5'11'', 165 lb. frame from
Bradenton, FL who attends The Pendleton School. Lean athletic build, very good
athlete, quick hands, stays inside, stays short to ball, great range, good arm
strength, great middle infield tools, early round draft potential.
4. Jarred Cosart is a 2008 OF/1B/3B/P with a 6'3'', 180 lb. frame from League
City, TX who attends Clear Creek HS. Tall athletic build, outstanding tools,
quick wrists, solid contact, line drive hitter, great actions, unbelievable arm
strength, quick clean arm action on the mound, sharp 11 to 5 CB, feel for
3pitches, highest level prospect, potential early round draft pick.
5. Taylor Hightower is a 2008 C/P with a 6'1'', 195 lb. frame from Cartersville,
GA who attends Cartersville HS. Strong athletic build, hard contact, stays on
the ball, very strong hands, excellent defensive tools, strong arm, great
release and transfer, highest-level prospect with early round draft
potential.
6. Garrison Lassiter is a 2008 SS/3B/OF with a 6'3'', 195 lb. frame from High
Point, NC who attends West Forsyth HS. Tall athletic build, body projects, easy
swing, quick hands, good bat speed, stays inside, good infield actions, quick
hands, good arm strength, runs well, highest-level prospect with early round
draft potential.
7. Tommy Winegardner is a 2008 SS/P with a 5'11'', 175 lb. frame from St.
Leonard, MD who attends Riverdale Baptist HS. Athletic build, very advanced
skills, strong hands, good leverage, stays inside ball, quick hands, great
infield actions, very good arm strength, smooth actions, highest-level
prospect, good draft potential.
8. Stosh Wawrzasek is a 2008 RHP with a 6'1'', 230 lb. frame from Langley, BC
who attends Walnut Grove SS. Strong thick build, clean loose arm action, arm
works very well, FB has run, overpowers hitters, 11-5 CB with tight break,
struck out nine hitters in three innings, really competes, high draft
potential.
9. Kyle Allen is a 2008 RHP/OF with a 6'3'', 175 lb. frame from Riverview, FL
who attends IMG Academy-Pendleton. Lean athletic build, short quick arm action,
good run on FB, tight spin on SL, good bat speed, very good hitting tools, raw
power, runs well, very strong arm, big time potential, high draft
potential.
10. Matt Richardson is a 2008 SS/P with a 6'2'', 180 lb. frame from Lake Mary,
FL who attends Lake Mary HS. Tall athletic build, good bat speed, quick hands,
runs well, very good arm strength, quick actions, quick arm on the mound, late
life on FB, tight CB, big upside, highest-level two-way prospect with high
draft potential.
11. Casey Rasmus is a 2008 C with a 5'11'', 180 lb. frame from Phenix City, AL
who attends Russell County HS. Athletic build, very good athlete, gap to gap
pop, good bat speed, hard contact to all fields, outstanding catcher, very
strong arm, soft hands, highest-level prospect, with high draft
potential.
12. Spencer Dickinson is a 2008 SS/OF with a 5'10'', 160 lb. frame from
Tequesta, FL who attends South Fork HS. Lean athletic build, good athlete, good
bat speed, solid contact, quick hands, gap to gap pop, good arm strength, carry
to throws, high level prospect.
13. Otto Roberts is a 2008 RHP with a 6'5'', 190 lb. frame from Belleville, IL
who attends Belleville West HS. Tall projectable body, long loose arm action,
nice downhill plane, tight SL, armside run to FB, projectable velocity, highest
level prospect with high draft potential.
14. Tyler Wilson is a 2008 RHP with a 6'6'', 205 lb. frame from Rome, GA who
attends Armuchee HS. Tall athletic build, loose easy arm action, heavy FB,
solid command, good feel for change, maintains velo, big time projection,
highest level prospect with high draft potential.
15. Patrick Palmeiro is a 2008 3B/OF with a 6'3'', 205 lb. frame from
Colleyville, TX who attends Colleyville Heritage HS. Strong build, good hitting
approach, very good bat speed, big raw power, solid actions, good arm strength,
solid actions, carry on throws, great bloodlines, high level prospect with good
draft potential.
OTHER TOP 2008
Cody Asche is a 2008 2B/3B/1B with a 6'1'', 185 lb. frame from O'Fallon, MO who
attends Ft. Zumwalt West HS. Athletic build, quick hands at the plate, level
swing plane, stays inside the ball, good hitting fundamentals, good raw bat
speed, hitting tools project well, runs well, good raw arm strength in the
field, nice third base tools, good hands, great student.
Cody Bentley is a 2008 RHP/SS with a 6'0'', 185 lb. frame from Pound, VA who
attends JJ Kelly HS. Strong athletic build, well-developed, short arm action on
the mound, good armside run, throws heavy fastball, simple delivery, nice
downhill plane, hard 11 to 5 curveball with tight spin, moves ball in and out
well, good raw strength in swing, quick hands, raw power potential, good
hitting tools, plus arm strength, good 3B tools, clean actions, good transfer
and release, highest level college prospect. strong student.
Kameron Brunty is a 2008 OF/MIF with a 6'1'', 175 lb. frame from Gulf Breeze, FL
who attends Gulf Breeze HS. Lean athletic build, room to fill out, quick hands,
good bat speed, stays inside the ball well, keeps weight back well, raw power
potential, consistent solid contact, goes the opposite field well, runs very
well, nice range in the outfield, accurate throws, good arm strength, solid
student.
Brandon Cooksey is a 2008 OF/P with a 6'1'', 175 lb. frame from Lake Mary, FL
who attends Lake Mary HS. Athletic build, quick hands, stays inside the ball,
some extension, solid bat speed, level swing plane, runs very well, strong arm,
solid footwork, projectable defensive tools, arm works well on the mound, nice
plane on fastball, calm easy delivery, sharp slider, nice two-way
potential.
Zack De Bord is a 2008 OF/P with a 6'0'', 185 lb. frame from Lafayette, GA who
attends Gordon Lee HS. Athletic build, level swing plane, good bat speed,
line-drive contact, solid middle of the field contact, pop in bat, projectable
hitting tools, big time arm strength in the outfield, online throws with carry,
solid footwork, lots of upside, strong student.
Trey Early is a 2008 MIF/OF with a 5'11'', 180 lb. frame from Spanish Fort, AL
who attends Daphne HS. Strong athletic build, stays inside the ball well at the
plate, good bat speed, solid middle of the field contact, extension in swing,
goes to all fields, some line-drive contact, solid raw hitting tools, soft
hands, solid footwork, nice range, good arm strength, good transfer and
release, solid student.
Manny Fernandez is a 2008 RHP that attends Florida Christian HS and resides in
Miami, FL with a 6'1", 210 lb. frame. Strong thick build, well-developed, long
arm action, arm works well, 3/4 arm slot, good life to fastball, armside run,
good feel for 10 to 4 curveball, locates all pitches well, feel for change-up,
good upside, strong student.
Chase Freman is a 2008 OF/SS/P with a 6'0'', 185 lb. frame from Spanish Fort, AL
who attends McGill-Toolen HS. Athletic build, well-developed, strength in
swing, line-drive contact, solid bat speed, turns on the ball easily, runs
well, very good arm strength in the outfield, good actions to the ball, low
effort throwing action, solid student.
Ryan Gebhart is a 2008 OF with a 6'1'', 175 lb. frame from McGregor, TX who
attends Midway HS. Athletic build, switch-hitter, RH-line-drive swing, good
leverage in swing, present strength, LH-good bat speed, hits though the ball
well, power potential, turns on the ball easily, short level swing, consistent
solid contact, runs well in the outfield, good arm strength, solid
fundamentals, good footwork, solid all-around athlete, high level prospect with
good upside.
Ian Gilley is a 2008 MIF/P with a 6'1'', 190 lb. frame from Fort Smith, AR who
attends Fort Smith Northside HS. Athletic build, aggressive hitting approach,
present strength in swing, good bat speed, nice extenstion, good balance,
line-drive contact, stays inside the ball, lots of potential, good arm strength
in the field, quick release, hands work, good actions, short compact arm action
on the mound, ball jumps out of hand, good arm speed, tight 11 to 5 curveball,
nice straight change-up, around the plate, run to fastball, good two-way
potential.
Eric Grabe is a 2008 3B/SS with a 5'11'', 181 lb. frame from Ocala, Fl who
attends Vanguard HS. Athletic build, good bat speed, line-drive contact,
centers the ball well, gap to gap pop, consistent hard contact, quick hands,
swung it very well in games, lots of offensive tools, power to all fields,
solid actions in the field, makes all the plays, gets after the ball, solid
footwork, long quick arm action on the mound, tight 10 to 4 curveball, good
armside run, solid mechanics, upside, solid student, good two-way
potential.
Jake Guengerich is a 2008 RHP with a 6'2'', 185 lb. frame from Sarasota, FL who
attends Sarasota HS. Athletic build, projects well, high 3/4 arm slot, arm
works well, balanced delivery, online, throws downhill, sinking action to
fastball, nice depth to slider, good deception on change-up, feel for three
pitches, lots of upside, strong student, high level prospect with big
potential.
Matt Herndon is a 2008 OF/P with a 6'0'', 185 lb. frame from Niceville, FL who
attends Niceville HS. Athletic build, present strength in swing, line-drive
swing plane, consistent solid contact, good middle of the field contact, solid
hitting approach, threat on the bases, good range in the field, solid footwork,
raw arm strength, strong student.
Barry Neal Guidry is a 2008 SS/P with a 6'0'', 165 lb. frame from Henderson, LA
who attends Cecilia HS. Lean athletic build, room to fill out, very good
all-around athletic ability, good looking swing, very balanced, nice rhythm,
sound fundamentals, gap to gap pop, stays short to the ball, knows how to hit,
good range in the infield, good arm strength, versatile athlete, tools play,
solid potential at the next level.
Joseph Herrmann is a 2008 RHP/1B with a 6'0'', 175 lb. frame from Bonaire, GA
who attends First Presbyterian Day School. Athletic build, little room to fill
out, long clean arm action, high energy delivery, works quick, good armside run
on fastball, good straight change-up, 10 to 4 curveball, very aggressive
pitching style, good feel for pitching, throws strikes with all pitches,
upside.
Tyler Herrington is a 2008 SS/OF with a 6'0'', 170 lb. frame from Thonotosassa,
FL who attends Armwood HS. Athletic build, some room to fill out, quick wrists
at the plate, good pull contact, line-drive swing plane, squares the ball up
well, good bat head skills, runs well, short arm action in the field, quick
feet, good balance, athletic actions, solid student.
Tony Hill is a 2008 OF/P with a 5'11'', 198 lb. frame from Statesboro, GA who
attends Statesboro HS. Strong athletic build, very good all-around athletic
ability, strong hands at the plate, good bat speed, nice swing plane, good raw
hitting tools, big power potential, good arm strength in the outfield, nice
carry on throws, projectable, short fast arm action on the mound, solid
mechanics, good drop and drive, life to fastball, solid 11 to 5 curveball,
highest level prospect.
Mitchell Hopkins is a 2008 LHP/OF/1B with a 6'2'', 171 lb. frame from Baton
Rouge, LA who attends University Laboratory HS. Lean athletic build, room to
fill out some, 3/4 arm slot on the mound, fluid, arm works well, live fastball,
lots of tailing action, plus change-up, good arm speed and sinking action,
solid curveball, velocity projects, squares the ball up well at the plate,
consistent contact, goes to all field, upside on the mound.
Damon Krestalude is a 2008 RHP with a 6'4'', 185 lb. frame from Port St Lucie,
FL who attends Port St Lucie HS. Tall, lean athletic build, body projects well,
quick clean delivery, loose easy arm action, some late run to fastball, online
finish, nice sinking action on change-up, 10 to 4 curveball with tight spin,
curveball is a plus pitch, fastball jumps on hitters, good command,
projectable.
Seth Lintz is a 2008 RHP/SS/OF with a 6'1'', 174 lb. frame from Lewisburg, TN
who attends Marshall County HS. Lean athletic build, room to fill out, live
loose arm action, tons of life to fastball, athletic delivery, curveball has
good depth and deception, great bite and velocity on curveball, good feel for
change-up, good idea of how to pitch, very good student, highest-level prospect
with big upside.
Adam Lopez is a 2008 RHP/1B/3B with a 6'5'', 225 lb. frame from Fredricksburg,
VA who attends Stafford HS. Tall athletic build, very good pitcher's body, long
smooth arm action, good arm speed, clean smooth delivery, nice downhill plane
to fastball, solid 12 to 6 curveball, straight change-up, locates fastball
well, good projection, strong student, knows how to pitch, highest level
prospect.
Tim Maitland is a 2008 OF/IF with a 5'11'', 165 lb. frame from Colleyville, TX
who attends Colleyville Heritage HS. Lean athletic build, room to fill out,
runs very well, great athletic ability, solid bat speed at the plate, sprays
the ball all over the field, consistent contact, uses his speed well, goes the
other way well, great range in the field, good arm strength and carry, quick to
the ball, nice release and transfer, solid student.
Nolan Malone is a 2008 OF/P with a 6'0'', 180 lb. frame from Tallahassee, FL who
attends Florida HS. Athletic build, solid bat speed, stays inside the baseball,
line-drive contact, short simple swing plane, runs well, good arm strength,
good range, good to the ball, long arm action on the mound, FB shows armside
run, repeats delivery well, big breaking curveball.
Michael Martinez is a 2008 1B/OF with a 6'2'', 215 lb. frame from Miami, FL who
attends Killian HS. Strong well-developed build, took the best BP of any
player, very calm balanced approach, short simple swing, very good bat speed,
centers the ball very well, outstanding contact, power to all fields, ball
jumps hard off bat, highest-level hitting prospect, short throwing action in
the field, solid range, soft hands, strong student, highest level prospect with
good draft potential.
Logan Morello is a 2008 MIF with a 5'11'', 175 lb. frame from Neshanic Station,
NJ who attends Pendleton HS. Athletic build, good all-around athletic ability,
good bat speed, nice balance in swing, sound hitting fundamentals, simple
approach, ball jumps off bat, lots of projects, stays inside the ball well,
quick hands, lots of offensive tools to work with, good infield actions, good
raw strength, accurate throws, good release, hands and feet work, does
everything well, solid student.
Peter O'Brien is a 2008 C with a 6'2'', 200 lb. frame from Miami Gardens, FL who
attends Braddock HS. Good build, strong athletic body, smooth swing, very good
hand strength, big raw power potential, stays inside the ball, very aggressive
hitting approach, consistent hard contact, good opposite field pop, big upside
at the plate, very good arm strength behind the plate, quick actions, online
throws, sound defensively, strong student.
Brandon Parrent is a 2008 LHP with a 6'2'', 180 lb. frame from Flower Mound, TX
who attends Flower Mound HS. Tall athletic build, long loose arm action on the
mound, good arm speed, smooth balanced delivery, finishes well to the plate,
ball comes out of hand clean, works both sides of the plate, velocity projects,
throws strikes, tight rotation on curveball, nice cut action on change-up,
knows how to pitch, very good pitchability, good upside.
Nicholas Purdy is a 2008 3B/P with a 6'5'', 205 lb. frame from Grafton, ON who
attends St Mary's HS. Great build, tall athletic frame, aggressive hitting
approach, solid bat speed, good raw power potential, easy lift in swing, very
good raw hitting tools, upside, high 3/4 arm slot on the mound, good downhill
plane, compact arm action, ball comes out of hand easy, late run to fastball,
hides the ball well, flashes solid curveball, big upside on the mound, highest
level prospect.
Michael Quesada is a 2008 C/OF/IF with a 6'1'', 170 lb. frame from Folsom, CA
who attends Folsom HS. Lean athletic build, very good raw tools, quick bat,
good bat speed, strength in swing, aggressive hitting approach, raw power
potential, good hitting tools, upside at the plate, very strong arm behind the
plate, quick feet and exchange, athletic actions, big upside, lots of defensive
tools to work with, highest level prospect.
Alex Ramon is a 2008 OF with a 6'3'', 187 lb. frame from Miami, FL who attends
Coral Gables HS. Great build, tall athletic body, very good all-around athlete,
very good bat speed, present strength in swing, big raw power potential, deep
HR in batting practice, quick hands, stays inside the ball, runs very well,
gets after the ball in the field, good arm strength, strong student, has lots
of potential at the next level.
Nick Rickles is a 2008 C/1B with a 6'2'', 185 lb. frame from Loxahatchee, FL who
attends Palm Beach Gardens HS. Strong athletic build, body projects well, quick
hands at the plate, stays inside the ball well, solid bat speed, good eye,
drives the ball to middle of the field, committed to Stetson, highest-level
hitting prospect.
Charles (CJ) Rose is a 2008 C/P with a 6'2'', 190 lb. frame from St. Peters, MO
who attends Ft. Zumwalt South HS. Athletic build, stays inside the ball, quick
hands, big raw power potential, easy lift, good bat speed, lots of upside at
the plate, runs well, strong arm behind the plate, short quick arm action,
accurate throws, quick transfer, soft hands, quick compact arm action on the
mound, 3/4 arm slot, tight break on curveball, throws downhill, live arm, big
two-way potential, strong student, very interesting prospect with huge
upside.
Jared Rothenberg is a 2008 LHP/OF/1B with a 6'3'', 185 lb. frame from Houston,
TX who attends Bellaire HS. Tall athletic build, body projects well, good
all-around athlete, long arm action on the mound, good pitchability, nice
backdoor curveball, 1 to 7 break on curveball, solid two-pitch mix, commands
pitches well, solid swing, turns on ball easily, shows bat speed, extension in
swing, strong student.
Geoffrey Rowan is a 2008 C/3B with a 5'9'', 180 lb. frame from Naperville, IL
who attends Neuqua Valley HS. Athletic build, quick hands, nice extension,
strength in swing, good bat speed, strong arm, great tools behind the plate,
very quick release, outstanding makeup, lots of upside.
Geno Rubeis is a 2008 C/3B/1B with a 6'1'', 210 lb. frame from Gainesville, FL
who attends Oak Hall School. Strong athletic build, good strength in swing, gap
to gap pop, level swing plane, consistant solid contact, shows good bat speed,
strong arm behind the plate, accurate throws, good balance.
Damarii Saunderson is a 2008 OF/P with a 6'3'', 187 lb. frame from Novi, MI who
attends Northville HS. Tall athletic build, body projects well, nice two-way
potential, swung it well during games, very aggressive, solid bat speed, good
opposite field pop, short bat path, good raw hitting tools, good speed in the
outfield, short arm action on throws, light on feet, loose low effort delivery
on the mound, nice arm speed, arm works well, good downhill plane, sinking
action to fastball, nice upside.
Jandy Sena is a 2008 RHP/1B with a 6'6'', 260 lb. frame from Miami, FL who
attends Coral Park HS. Thick strong build, long quick arm action on the mound,
full windup, balanced delivery, nice downhill plane, easy arm action, stays
down in the zone, curveball has sharp 11-5 break, finishes well to the plate,
ball comes out of hand well, projectable velocity, throws four pitches for
strikes, big time raw power at the plate, very good bat speed, stays inside the
baseball, very aggressive approach, good extension, moves well at first base,
light on his feet, good hands, highest-level potential.
Rusty Shellhorn is a 2008 LHP/OF with a 5'10'', 165 lb. frame from Liberty Lake,
WA who attends Central Valley HS. Lean athletic build, room to fill out, great
pitchability, live athletic delivery, repeats well, great command and feel, big
curveball, tight 1 to 7 break, deceptive velocity, ball jumps on hitters, good
feel for change-up, very advanced and polished, dominated in Ft Myers, will
contribute immediately at next level, strong student.
Jardian Thomas is a 2008 OF/P with a 6'1'', 185 lb. frame from Gainesville, FL
who attends Buchholz HS. Athletic build, projects well, switch-hitter, RH-good
bat speed, extension in swing, quick hands, LH-quick swing, good balance, solid
middle of the field contact, easy lift, good fundamentals in the outfield, long
loose arm action, very good arm strength, accurate throws, high 3/4 slot on the
mound, deceptive delivery, around the plate, good all-around athlete.
Michael Tomasi is a 2008 RHP/OF with a 6'4'', 175 lb. frame from Boca Raton, FL
who attends Boca Raton HS. Lean athletic build, room to fill out, body projects
well, high 3/4 arm slot, nice extension out front, good life to fastball, nice
armside run, good downhill plane, tight 12 to 6 curveball, around the plate
with everything, feel for pitching, high level prospect with good
upside.
David Walkling is a 2008 RHP/1B/3B with a 6'4'', 210 lb. frame from Nanaimo, BC
who attends Wellington Secondary. Tall athletic build, short clean arm action,
high 3/4 arm slot, heavy run on fastball, solid 10-4 slurve, good spin with
deception, feel for change-up, very tough on right-handers, around the plate
with all pitches, projects big, strong student, good draft potential.
Drew Williams is a 2008 C/OF with a 6'2'', 180 lb. frame from Kevil, KY who
attends Heath HS. Tall athletic build, body projects well, aggressive hitting
approach, solid middle of the field contact, present strength in swing, good
bat speed, consistent hard contact, level plane, very good arm strength in the
outfield, projectable, high energy guy behind the plate, gets the job done,
solid release, quick to the ball, feel for the game, strong student.
Christopher Wolfe is a 2008 SS/OF/P with a 5'11'', 140 lb. frame from Houston,
TX who attends Willowridge HS. Lean athletic build, lots of room to fill out,
switch-hitter, RH-quick hands, stays short to the ball, hits the ball to all
fields, level plane, consistent contact, makes things happen with speed,
LH-solid bat speed, sprays ball all over the field, good extension, strong
infield arm, smooth easy actions, does everything clean, online throws in the
outfield, good carry, accurate, very sound footwork, great speed, great
defensive actions, tools project, highest level prospect.
Eddie Young is a 2008 MIF/C with a 5'11'', 180 lb. frame from El Cajon, CA who
attends Christian HS. Athletic build, strong quick hands at the plate, simple
left-handed swing, consistent line-drive contact, aggressive hitting approach,
good bat control, pop in bat, runs well, good arm strength, solid infield
actions, hands work, throws carry, strong student, lot of upside in
game.
Michael Zaccardo is a 2008 RHP with a 6'0'', 195 lb. frame from Greenwich, CT
who attends Greenwich HS. Athletic build, room to fill out some, arm works well
on the mound, long clean arm action, balanced delivery, solid 10 to 4
curveball, tight spin, occasional life to fastball, upside on the mound.
Kenneth Zorrilla is a 2008 OF/P with a 6'1'', 196 lb. frame from Sanford, FL who
attends Lake Mary HS. Strong athletic build, very good body, loose easy swing,
solid bat speed, nice raw hitting tools, raw power potential, upside, runs very
well, very good arm strength, good to the ball, clean actions, short loose arm
action on the mound, arm works, good arm speed, lots of upside, nice downhill
plane, very projectable prospect.
2007 Top Players
Vito Frabizio is a 2007 RHP with a 6'2'', 180 lb. frame from Coral Springs, FL
who attends Coral Glades HS. Athletic build, long loose arm action, arm works
easily, balanced delivery, tight spin on 11 to 5 curveball, curveball is plus
pitch, nice sink and run on change-up, feel for three plus pitches, very good
raw stuff, lots of upside, quick hands at the plate, very good pull contact,
good bat speed, very projectable at the plate, raw hitting tools, good actions
in the infield, raw arm strength, fields cleanly, confident actions, accurate
throws, high level prospect.
Heath Peterson is a 2007 1B/OF with a 6'4'', 230 lb. frame from Smiths Station,
AL who attends Central HS. Strong athletic build, well-developed, lots of
strength in swing, raw power potential, good bat speed, turns on the ball
easily, raw hitting tools to work with, good upside, big arm strength at first
base, moves well for size, clean actions, strong student.
Class of 2009
1. Michael Zunino is a 2009 C/3B with a 6'2'', 192 lb. frame from Cape Coral, FL
who attends Mariner HS. Tall athletic build, body projects, good bat speed,
great raw power, stays inside, quick hands, huge offensive upside, very good
arm strength, easy fluid actions, runs well, great receiver, highest-level
prospect.
2. Nick Franklin is a 2009 SS/UT/P with a 6'1'', 158 lb. frame from Longwood, FL
who attends Lake Brantley HS. Athletic build, switch-hitter, line drive
contact, good extension, quick hands, good power potential, very good speed,
plus infield actions, arm works well, late life to FB, highest level
prospect.
3. Dane Phillips is a 2009 C/OF with a 6'1'', 190 lb. frame from Nacogdoches, TX
who attends Nacogdoches Central Heights HS. Strong athletic build, strong quick
hands, good bat speed, big raw power, pop to all fields, strong arm, solid
release, runs very well, big time prospect.
4. Michael Heller is a 2009 MIF/P with a 6'1'', 180 lb. frame from Bradenton, FL
who attends Sarasota Mooney HS. Athletic build, good body, hands explode at the
ball, gets good leverage, good bat speed, clean arm on the mound, throws easy,
very good arm speed, big upside, highest level prospect.
5. Michael Smith is a 2009 1B/3B/OF with a 6'2'', 225 lb. frame from Brandon, FL
who attends Brandon HS. Strong thick build, quick hands, line-drive contact,
centers well, raw power, solid defensive actions at first base, highest level
prospect with big time potential.
6. Marlon Mitchell is a 2009 C/RHP/OF with a 6'2'', 170 lb. frame from
Riverview, FL who attends Hillsborough HS. Athletic build, quick hands, stays
inside, good hitting tools, good arm strength, flexible and balanced, quick
release, projectable tools, lots of upside.
7. Patrick Schuster
is a 2009 LHP/OF with a 6'2'', 173 lb. frame from Holiday, FL who attends J W
Mitchell HS. Athletic build, quick arm action, deceptive FB, late life to FB,
nasty CB, works to spots with all pitches, good upside, highest level prospect.
8. Felix Roque is a 2009 RHP with a 6'5'', 200 lb. frame from Miami, FL who
attends Miami Christian HS. Tall athletic build, very live arm, low 3/4 arm
slot, boring action to fastball, hard sink and run, groundball pitcher, pounds
the strike zone with his fastball, good feel for change-up, tight late break to
slider, around the plate, big potential, good upside, high level
prospect.
9. Rory Young is a 2009 RHP with a 6'3'', 205 lb. frame from Chase, BC who
attends Salmon Arm SS. Tall athletic build, body projects well, loose easy arm
action, balanced online delivery, solid 10 to 4 curveball, feel for change-up,
throws strikes with all pitches, good upside, plenty of projection left.
10. Alex Yarbrough is a 2009 SS with a 6'0'', 175 lb. frame from Allen, TX who
attends Allen HS. Athletic build, switch-hitter, RH-quick hands at the plate,
consistent solid contact, present strength in swing, LH-stays back well, quick
hands, good raw hitting tools, smooth actions in the field, runs well, feet and
hands works well, solid defensive tools, projectable, smooth, strong
student.
Other Top 2009
Brooklyn Foster is a 2009 C/3B with a 5'11'', 185 lb. frame from Langley, BC who
attends Walnut Grove SS. Athletic build, quick hands at the plate, line-drive
contact, good rhythm in swing, solid hitting fundamentals, good feel for
hitting, nice raw hitting tools, compact release behind the plate, knows how to
play the game, solid receiver, solid student.
Tito Marrero is a 2009 1B with a 6'5'', 200 lb. frame from Coral Gables, FL who
attends Miami Christian HS. Tall projectable build, room to add strength, stays
inside the ball well at the plate, consistent line-drive contact, solid pull
contact, hitting tools project well, runs well for size, arm strength at first
base, clean actions, feel for the game, solid student.
Frankie Ratcliff is a 2009 MIF with a 5'9'', 160 lb. frame from Key West, FL who
attends Key West HS. Athletic build, runs very well, switch-hitter, RH-good
swing, extends through the ball well, solid contact to all fields, squares up
well, good hand speed, LH-quick hands, stays inside the ball, good bat speed,
good load and balance, easy lift, nice extension, solid infield actions, fields
cleanly, good arm strength, accurate throws with carry, strong student,
highest-level college prospect, good follow.
Cody Slaughter is a 2009 C/1B with a 6'2'', 197 lb. frame from New Port Richey,
Fl who attends Clearwater Central HS. Strong atheltic build, good strength in
swing, nice extension, good bat speed, gap to gap pop, solid line-drive
contact, stays on the ball well, very solid with the bat, good arm strength
behind the plate, solid reciever, feel for the game, very good student, lots of
upside, definite follow.