2/5/12

Draft 2012: Nick Williams, Lance McCullers Jr, Mike Zunino, Lucas Giolito


Nick Williams — 6’-3”, OF, Ball HS (TX) Jaw-dropping power is something every GM likes to hear. Williams has it and then some. He is a regular on the home run derby circuits and the 6’-3” lefty generates incredible pull power and makes it look effortless with his short swing. He also has excellent speed, which should make him a threat on the base paths once he becomes a better base runner. His arm has been clocked at 93 mph, and mixed with his speed, makes him a plus defender as well. Williams has as much talent as anyone in the draft. He just needs some refining as he is still considered raw as a prospect. http://www.throughthefencebaseball.com/top-50-draft-prospects-for-2012-25-thru-1/15694/

Lance McCullers Jr., Jesuit (Tampa, Fla.)  - McCullers may end up in the bullpen down the line, but most pro clubs seem optimistic enough that he'd start early in his pro career. His fastball threatens triple digits and his power breaking ball has been devastating to prep bats. http://espn.go.com/blog/high-school/baseball/post/_/id/1051/top-10-class-of-2012-right-handed-pitchers  

C Mike Zunino School: Florida  Cl.: Junior, Ht.: 6-2, Wt.: 220 Hometown.: Cape Coral, Fla.  High school: Mariner  Zunino established himself as an elite catcher last season and is expected to have a great 2012 campaign. A top prospect, Zunino is a good defensive catcher and an excellent hitter with big-time power. Hit .371 with 19 home runs and 67 RBIs last season. http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=6498  
Lucas Giolito, Harvard-Westlake (North Hollywood, Calif.), Pitcher, 6-6, R/R, UCLA The Los Angeles Daily News All-Area Player of the Year as a junior, Giolito went 9-1 with 78 strikeouts in 70.1 innings pitched last year. He reportedly has five pitches with a fastball that averages in the mid-90s with a top speed of 98 mph. He may end up sticking with his commitment to the Bruins. http://www.maxpreps.com/news/-8V2A0MeEeGkPgAmVebEWg/maxpreps-top-10-mlb-draft-prospects.htm

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