2/4/14

Draft 14 – Trae Turner, Dylan Davis, Adam Haseley, Chase Vallot



11-19-13 - Trea Turner (SS) - College: NC State - Though I am almost 100% sure he will not be available by the time the Cardinals pick, I still decided to break him down. He is in the top five of the draft when it comes to speed, but some scouts, including ESPN’s Keith Law, have their doubts about his ability with the bat. Despite the doubts, he hit .368 with 7 home runs, 42 RBI and was 30 for 36 on stolen bases last season for the Wolf Pack. At 6’2″, 170 pounds, especially with a professional training staff, he has room to grow and add bulk which will help add power to his bat in the future. He has top-of-the-order, game-changing speed which equates to stolen bases on the base paths and above-average range in the field. If other teams doubt the projectability of his bat at the professional level and skip on him, the Cardinals would be ecstatic to snag him with their late first round pick. This is wishful thinking, though. I have seen some mock drafts having him go as high as second overall, while some have him dropping back into the 20th-25th overall pick range. Yet, he really would look great with the “Birds on the Bat” across his chest. http://stlcupofjoe.com/2013/11/19/2014-mlb-draft-five-prospects-to-keep-an-eye-on-part-2/

12-9-13 – Pine Tar Press  -  47- OF/RHP Dylan Davis Oregon State 7/20/93- He hasn’t pitched a lot but when he threw on the Cape last summer scouts definitely took note. He has a powerful arm that has not been used a lot and touched 97 with plenty of natural sink. But, he is a hitter first and has a ton of power and works counts to his advantage. He will go in this draft as an OF but I will be interested to see how much he is used on the mound at Oregon State this season. (Out of first round Astros selection) http://pinetarpress.com/early-look-2014-mlb-draft/

11-21-13 – BA Top 100 High School Players - 36 Adam Haseley LHP/OF L/L 6-0 176 The First Academy, Orlando Virginia http://www.baseballamerica.com/college/2014-high-school-top-100-with-commitments/
12-10-13 – TTF – Top 50 HS Players - 31. Chase Vallot, C/OF, St. Thomas More HS (LA) - One of the youngest players in the draft, the 6’-0”, 205-pound right-hander generates a ton of raw power due to his bat speed and strong wrists. His strong arm, size and footwork could allow him to stick at a premium position but many believe a move to a corner outfield position is likely. Another player I got to see at Wrigley, he hit a couple bombs out of the park with ease and showed a polished approach at the plate during the game. Committed to Mississippi State. http://throughthefencebaseball.com/2014-mlb-draft-top-50/40532#zz88YJZTOG8iEa1Z.99

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