7/11/12

2013 Draft-Notes – Adam Plutko, Zach Stoner, Nick Dalesandro


On the less spectacular side, UCLA right-hander Adam Plutko really struggled to command anything, and the mechanics have digressed since his prep days. I thought Plutko would be a potential first-rounder when he chose school in 2010, but that decision doesn’t seem to have paid off at this point. - http://mlbdraftinsider.com/2012/07/thoughts-from-the-prospect-classic/

1B: Zach Stoner, Rockford Boylan HS - The 6-foot-3, 195-pound Stoner possessed perhaps the state’s purest left-handed swing. His athleticism and ability to hit for power from the left side led him to being selected in the 12th round of the MLB Draft by the Chicago White Sox. Stoner signed shortly after the draft, foregoing his scholarship to Southern Illinois University. http://www.prepbaseballreport.com/news/IL/PBR-2012-All-State-Teams-released-2356974108#.T_fCBkz4LU0.twitter

Perfect Game USA‏ - Chris Oakley (NJ) dominant 5 innings tonight. 10 K's 0 ER's and up to 94 mph. Robert Tyler (GA) also up to 94 in the game

Once again, Nick Dalesandro heads a talented group of prospects in the Class of 2015 updated and expanded rankings. Dalesandro made an impact as a freshman for Joliet Catholic Academy in many different capacities. He excels in several different positions, but on the mound he has a chance to be special. After Dalesandro, the list of prospects isn’t from the typical powerhouse programs. In fact, players hail from schools that have never had a ranked prospect in eight years.  For example, Westmont SS/RHP Charlie Donovan, who is the No. 2-ranked prospect, and Elmwood Park RHP Joe Uvelli, who is the No. 3-ranked player. http://www.prepbaseballreport.com/news/IL/Updated-Class-of-2015-Player-Rankings-3625198704#.T_sRieMhcYM.twitter

Chad Whitmer, RHP Penn HS (IN), commits to Southern Illinois

Royals Sign 16-Year-Old Venezuelan Pitchers Julio Pinto, Junior Reyes

Kendal Rogers - LHP Carlos Rodon K'ed 4 and allowed 3 R in 6 IP for USABaseball in Cuba win… UNC 2013 commit Wood Myers and LSU 2013 commit Jake Fraley having great weeks... UCLA 2013 commit and rising RHP Dustin Driver, topped out at 93 on Monday for the Marucci Elite squad. Very good-looking arm…

Bobby Wahl‏ - What an experience it's been in Cuba. I'll remember it for the rest of my life! Had an amazing stay! Back 2 America in the AM

Peter Gammons‏ - The hyperbole of college junior pitchers saying they'll go back to school rather than accept $3-4M sounds like the hum of an air conditioner

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