MLB Draft - Day 3 Open Thread

Carlson, a 6-foot, 195-pound senior, posted a line of 7-34-.256 .326 .459. He was 4-for-4 in SB and fielded just .929.

Carlson was better as a junior, having batted .349 with 53 RBI.

A 6-3, 185-pound senior, he put up big numbers, going 27-99-.498. He led NAIA in hits and total bases. A right-handed hitter, Stramp is a transfer from Dallas Baptist. He has plus speed and can play all three OF positions.

Read goes by “Dayne.” He is a 5-11, 185-pound rare CF-C combination. He batted .333 this season. He starred at North Florida Christian HS. Already 21 he could be motivated to sign. He was honorable-mention all-conference. Read starred as a safety in football and was a DI prospect.

A Canadian, Barton is 6-2, 180 and has a projectable frame. He throws just 87-88 but has potential for more velocity. He has the makings of a solid curve and change. Barton is inconsistent and should improve with more repetitions.

Not a bad-looking prospect. He’s 6-1, 195 and features above average speed and a consistent contact bat. WHile he likely won;t hit for much power. Robertson has a good arm and plays hard all the time.

A 6-foot, 195-pound senior, Wiley is a durable bullpen arm. He went 9-1 with a 2.82 ERA in 30 games and 38.1 IP this season. He struck out 35 and walked 15. He was the MAAC relief pitcher of the year.

In 2008, Carson was an all-region infielder. In 2009, he was an all-region outfielder. The Reds drafted him as a pitcher. He’s a 6-1, 180-pound senior who holds nearly all of Andeson’s hitting records. He also struck out 52 and walked 16 on the hill this year.

I can’t imagine he’ll sign, although he’s a fourth-year junior so maybe. Bowen is 6-3, 194 and is from Jasper, Ala. He went 2-3 8.44. In 11 G, 7 GS, and 26.2 IP he allowed 25 hits, walked 32 and struck out 25. Foes batted .258. Bowen is smart and has strong makeup. He was more successful last season.

Navarro was a 17th-round pick of the Pirates last seson. A 6-2, 185-pound speedster, he has signed with Mississippi State. A leadoff hitter, Shepherd batted .343 with 12 doubles and three triples, despite missing some time with injuries. He’ll be a tough sign.

From Cummings, Ga., Adams is unlikely to sign. He has signed to play football at Kentucky and his intent to play there is strong. Adams is 6-4, 210, has a 3.94 GPA and scored 1110 on the SAT. He runs a 4.4 40 and signed as a wide receiver.

He is a NAIA All-American and was a JUCO All-American before that at John A. Logan JC. He played HS ball at Carlisle County in Bardwell, Ky. Dunn went 12-0 with a 1.81 ERA this season. He allowed just 5.91 hits per nine IP. He had six complete games and one shut out.

Interesting kid. He turned down big-time offers from Oregon State and UCLA to stay locally and play at Sacramento State. He also is a power-hitting 1B and a fine basketball player.

Hampton is 6-5, 225.

Yough sign. He’s signed with Virginia. A solid defense, strong bat catcher, Swab is 6-2, 213 and bats right-handed. He posted a line of 8-59-.342 .439 .550 this season. He was 7-for-8 stealing bases and had a .967 fielding percentage.

The Reds select Darion Hamilton-OF-Taylorsville HS. Cincinnati selected his cousin Billy on Tuesday. Darion (or Darien as it’s listed some places) is a fine athlete in his own right. He is a standout basketball player and he pitches, too. Maybe a package deal to entice Billy to sign?