The 2011 Reds Draft: The recap.

Stephenson went 7-2 with a 1.33 ERA this season. Long, loose and projectable, Stephenson is a University of Washington signee, but is considered among the more signable HS hurlers. In 64 innings, he struck out 132 and walked 23. Stephenson throws 93 to 97 and can pitch up in the zone. A series of minor flaws in his delivery appear easily correctable. He features a strong curve and mixes in a developing change. Very intelligent, Stephenson started the Aflac East-West All-Star game. Baseball America ranked him 24th overall. He’s very receptive to coaching and is a high-character kid, hard-working and coachable..

Baseball America ranks Rosa the No. 2 prospect in Puerto Rico and the No. 118 prospect overall in the draft. A Bethune-Cookman recruit, he likely will turn pro. Scouts compare him to former Red Juan Encarnacion. At 6-foot-4, 180 pounds, Rosa offers plenty of projection. He was a good enough athlete to play SS and CF in high school. He might move to a corner OF spot in pro ball and has the arm to handle RF. He has impressive raw power that could show up big once his hitting mechanics are smoothed out.

Cingrani wondered if Rice even wanted him back after a disaster of a junior season, but coaches tinkered with the former JUCO star’s mechanics and he developed into a shutdown closer. Baseball America ranked him the No. 23 prospect in talent-laden Texas. The 6-foot-5, 205-pound southpaw went 4-2 with a 1.74 ERA and 66 strikeouts in 55 innings while allowing 47 hits and walking just 10. Opponents batted .224. Cingrani throws in the mid-to-upper 90s and has a below average slider.

A sturdy 5-foot-11, 220 pounds, McMyne is better than his numbers suggest. BA ranked him third in Pennsylvania and No. 153 nationally. McMyne features power stuff, but holds velocity deep into games, so the Reds might give him a chance to start. His slider is a swing-and-miss pitch, but can be inconsistent. He has confidence in a curve that lags behind his other pitches. McMyne went 4-8 with a 4.75 ERA. In 78 innings, he struck out 94 and walked 49.

Wright grew up a Reds fan. His dad played at Miami (Ohio) and his grandfather played pro hockey in the IHL. Wright can hit, going 12-52-.346/.426/.598 this season. He stole 16 bases in 18 tries and fielded .972. As a freshman he went 5-66-.335. As a sophomore he was 16-80-.366. He struggled a bit in the Cape Cod League, but still walked 11 times and struck out just three. BA ranked him the No. 4 prospect in Kentucky and the No. 101 prospect in the draft. Wright’s power and speed are fringe-average, yet he gets the most out of them, reaching double figures in home runs and stolen bases last season. Wright is versatile, having started at second, third, short, left and right. He has good hands in the field and strong hands at the plate. Wright has an average arm and range. He projected as a second-round pick as an offensive-minded second baseman.

The son of reds scouting director Chris Buckley, he’s a legitimate player. BA ranked him as the No. 45 player in Florida. He brings right-handed power, an above average arm and plenty of strength. Many consider him the premier JUCO power hitter in Florida. Scouts think he can stick at 3B, but if not, he can play a strong RF or 1B. Buckley began his career at South Florida and batted .250 in 60 ABs as a freshman. He runs 60 yards in 6.8 seconds. This season, Buckley posted a line of 10-52-.379. He has signed at Florida International, but is likely to turn pro.

Yet another bullpen arm in a 6-foot, 197-pound package. Allen is the Wildcats’ all-time save leader with 31, including 17 this year. He throws 90 to 92 and has hit 94. His delivery leads scouts to call his heater "sneaky fast," meaning it gets on hitters more quickly than they expect. BA ranked him the No. 10 prospect in Kansas. Allen’s stats are impressive. He went 3-1 with a 1.35 ERA in 29 games this season, allowing 25 hits, striking out 45 and walking 11. Opponents batted .179. He was solid as a sophomore, too, going 5-1 with a 2.58 ERA. Allen throws a solid slider and is a strike thrower.

A 6-foot-3, 205-pound athlete, Matthews (20) is a teammate of Buckley. He projected to go in this range. He features a strong arm and 6.5-second speed over 60 yards. A transfer from Charleston Southern, Matthews was the 19th-ranked JUCO prospect available in the draft. Matthews posted a line of 6-40-.344/.416 this season and stole 24 bases in 28 attempts. He had 15 doubles and four triples. He fielded .967.

The 6-foot-, 220-pound senior figures to be an easy sign, but probably cost himself some money by turning down the Tigers’ $400,000 offer after they selected him in the fourth round a year ago. The No. 3 starter on a loaded staff, he’d be the ace at a lot of schools. Green moves the ball around and changes speeds well. Hitter have difficulty squaring up the ball. A mature kid who believes in his stuff, he doesn’t try to do too much. His pitches have good movement, even tailing in to RHH. His fastball is 88 to 92. His slider is solid average and tough on RHH and his change is a weapon against LHH. He gets groundballs. BA ranked Green the No. 20 player in Texas and the 161st-best player in the draft. Green went 7-3 with a 3.09 ERA this season. In 18 games, 17 starts, he allowed 78 hits, walked 18 and struck out 99. He gave up six home runs and foes batted .213.

A 6-foot-1, 190-pounder, he was drafted by the Cubs in the 18th round a year ago. He’s a fascinating player, as he’s one of the fastest players in college baseball, having stolen 66 bases in three seasons. A slash-and-run CF, Pinckard runs 60 yards in 6.4 seconds. It’s what he does over 90 feet, though, that got him drafted. Pinckard throws 92 to 96 with life. He walks too many, but it’s because he’s raw as a pitcher. He has thrown just 106 innings in college. Pinckard went 5-3 with a 3.57 ERA this season, mostly out of the bullpen, and profiles as a late-inning reliever. In 57 innings, he allowed 47 hits, struck out 43 and walked 31. His slider is promising and he has a changeup he seldom used.

The Reds annual foray into Canada nets them a 6-foot-5 17-year-old. Covington had Tommy John surgery in September and is unlikely to throw before the mid-August signing deadline. He has touched 96 and generally throws 90- 92 with good sink. His curve is promising and he performed well during his team’s tour of the Dominican. The No. 2-ranked prospect in Canada, he could be a tough sign and might opt to prove himself at a junior college.

A 6-foot, 185-pounder, Serrano has signed with Arkansas. He won’t be an easy sign. Serrano went 11-69-.541 this season, with 26 doubles and 22 walks. He holds some state hitting records. Aggressive on the basepaths, Serrano is ranked by BA as the No. 29 player in Arizona. He features a short, compact swing. His 7.19 time in the 60 is less than impressive, but he’s said to be a good baserunner. His summer league Area Code Games team was sponsored by the Reds and included players from Utah, Nevada, Hawaii, New Mexico, Colorado and Arizona. He went 6-35-.455 as a junior. He’s a hard-nosed player.

Fleese went 6-1 with a 1.55 ERA and three saves this season. In 40 innings, he allowed 38 hits, struck out 30, walked 10 and held foes to a .244 batting average. A reserve OF when he arrived on campus, Fleese moved to the mound, dropped 35 pounds and improved his work habits. Now 6-foot-3, 215 pounds, he hits 95 with his fastball and sits from 90 to 92 with sink and life. His unconventional motion adds deception. A senior, he throws strikes with his heater and slider.

A two-way player his first two seasons, Kemp was strictly a pitcher this year. Out of the bullpen he went 1-2 with a 3.14 ERA. In 25 relief appearances, he saved four games. In 28 2/3 innings, he allowed 21 hits, struck out 42 and walked 12. In 2009, he was 1-3 with a 5.09. He went 0-0 with a 6.46 ERA in 2010.

A 6-foot-3, 180 pounds, Dorton is a quarterback on his football team. He was a starter and reliever for his high school team. Stats are virtually non-existent. He signed with the College of Charleston.

Six-foot-3 and 180 pounds, Costello is an Arkansas signee. BA ranks him 18th in talent-rich Oklahoma. He throws 88 to 91, has a feel for spinning a curve ball and throws a changeup. Costello is athletic, has a quick arm and has strong command for a high schooler. Tricep tendinitis limited him last season. Arkansas anticipated Costello as being good enough to possibly pitch in its weekend rotation as a freshman. He’s projectable and athletic.

The No. 15 prospect in New York, Phillips is 6-foot-1, 192 pounds. He played for a mediocre team in Harlem, where he was the premier player on his ballclub. A College of Charleston signee, Phillips has an impressive physique. He’s raw, but has skills, strong wrists and a quick bat. He’s a slashing, top-of-the-order hitter. He batted .455 and stole 15 bases last season. He batted .324 in league play. He’s a hard worker who works on baseball indoors six months a year. He is known for strong makeup and is said to be quite humble.

A draft-eligible sophomore, Moran has extra leverage. He went 4-1 with a 3.91 ERA out of the Bulls bullpen, allowing 23 hits, striking out 18 and walking 14 in 23 innings. Foes batted .274. A transfer from Maryland-Baltimore County-Catonsville, Moran’s dad was a pro scout for 17 years. Moran is the third player the reds have drafted from USF in two years. Moran had a 1.93 ERA in the Cal Ripken Collegiate Summer League last year and opponents hit .235.

Joyce was recruited by some big-time programs before signing with Cal-Santa Barbara. He transferred to Santa Barbara City College, where he went 7-1 with a 2.04 ERA and 114 strikeouts in 70 innings. Joyce, a 10th-round pick of the Dodgers out of high school and a 29th-rounder by the Rockies last year, walked 25 and allowed 39 hits. Joyce is a JUCO All-American and his league’s pitcher of the year. Joyce has signed with NAIA national champion Cumberland.

He’s 6-foot-8, 225 pounds and the No. 14 prospect in Ohio. From Centerville, Jensen is a transfer from Sinclair CC. He threw 89 innings, gave up 87 hits, struck out 79 and had a 3.11 ERA this season. He was 4-2 with a 4.02 ERA in 2010. In 2009 he was 1-0 with a 1.89 ERA and 18 Ks in 23 IP in the Alaskan Summer League. He struck out 11 and gave up no earned runs in a victory over Georgetown.

BA ranks Gonzalez the No. 79 prospect in California. He went 1-4 with a 5.36 ERA. In 45 1/3 innings over 10 starts and 17 games, he allowed 56 hits, walked 28 and struck out 35. A transfer from Pierce JC, he’s a native of Granada Hills, Calif. He was his high school’s MVP all four years he was there. Gonzalez was highly touted out of Pierce JC, but shoulder stiffness slowed him significantly this season.He was 7-4 with a 3.09 ERA at Pierce.

The most intriguing pick the Reds made, Garrett has signed to play basketball at St. John’s. He’s a top 80 basketball prospect and a tremendous leaper. He, however, loves both sports and has said he plans to play hoops at St. John’s and baseball with the Reds. Garrett (6-6, 195) reportedly floated a $1.5 million price tag, but even if that’s true, as a two-sport athlete his signing bonus may be spread over five years. Garrett consistently throws 90 to 94 and has hit 96. He has a promising changeup and a useable curve. A great athlete, Garrett admits that "baseball is my first love" he told the Las Vegas Review-Journal. In fact, Garrett has played baseball longer than basketball. Findlay Prep doesn’t have a baseball team, but Garrett has overwhelmed scouts in multiple private workouts.

A fresh-armed kid from Connecticut, Romano will be difficult to sign away from Tennessee, although the Vols coaching change could factor in. Just 17, Romano wear a size 16 shoe. He offers plenty of projection and throws in the low 90s. BA ranks him the No. 4 prospect in Southern New England. Romano has a feel for a curve and a changeup. His delivery will need to be smoothed out. Romano said he expects to decide by next week whether to accept the Reds offer or head to Knoxville. He came back from a broken jaw, the result of a line drive last summer, to go 7-3 with a 2.12 ERA and 51 strikeouts in 58 innings.

There has been talk of trying O’Shea behind the plate, where he made seven starts this season. A red-shirt junior, he could be motivated to sign. The No. 7 player in Minnesota, O’Shea is an engineering major and highly intelligent. He went 7-34-.299/.343/.500 this season, down from 11-44-.287 as a freshman and 13-60-.360 as a sophomore. O’Shea has some pop. He hit 31 home runs in his college career.

A 6-4, 215-pounder, French is the No. 33 prospect in Georgia, according to BA. He’s an extreme groundball guy, allowing just one home run in 80 innings. This season he went 6-2 with a 3.26 ERA. In 15 games, 14 starts, and 80 IP, he allowed 93 hits, struck out 59 and walked 19. As a junior he was 2-2, 6.33. As a sophomore, he went 3-4, 6.34. He pitched a bit as a freshman, but also played the infield. He’s a senior and a psychology major from Suwanee, Ga. French’s sinker is a quality pitch in the upper 80s. His slider is improving. His control is strong and he is poised. French survived melanoma, a dangerous form of skin cancer that claimed his best friend in 2006. While playing for a summer team in Minnesota, he got homesick after landing in a host home infested with ticks and returned to Georgia. The tick situation led to French shaving his head. A small nick didn’t appear to be a big deal until his mother noticed it wasn’t healing. It was malignant melanoma. A 4 ½ hour surgery and 17 staples later, the cancer was removed. French returned to the field and owns victories over Georgia and Georgia Tech this season. Mercer has offered him little run support or his record would be even better.

A transfer from Mission College, Perez (6-3, 183) is the Western State Conference, Southern Division player of the year. He led his team in nearly every offensive category, going 2-35-.400/.480/.564 with 15 stolen bases in 17 attempts. He fielded .946. He played at Reseda HS.

The Reds liked Wrenn enough to draft him twice. Cincinnati took him in the 33rd round out of Lakeland HS, but he opted for Manatee JC, from where the Padres selected him in the 25th round. Wrenn chose to go to USC, then transferred to Tampa. He is ranked by BA as the No. 83 player in Florida. A sports management major, he went 1-18-.341/.394/.518 this season. He is 21 and a junior. Wrenn went 1-8-.258 in 17 starts as a sophomore at USC. He was 7-49-.386 as a freshman at Manatee. While at home in the offseason the year he played for USC, Wrenn had an allergic reaction to medication and had a seizure while driving. Hjs car hit a tree and he spent two days in a coma. Doctors gave him a 10 percent chance of surviving. Survive he did and returned to the baseball field after transferring closer to home.

A 27-year-old Cuban defector, Perez was drafted out of McAllen of the North American League, an independent baseball league. Since he established citizenship in the United States and hadn’t played professionally what MLB recognizes as organized ball here, he was subject to the draft. Perez played for the Ciego de Avila Tigers in Cuba’s highest league as recently as 2009. He is a 6-foot-1, 200-pound switch-hitter who established residence in Miami. Baseballdecuba.com didn’t consider Perez to be one of Ciego de Avila’s star players as recently as 2008.

A 17-year-old who played in the Miami Dade Baseball League, a year-round wood bat circuit featuring players of a variety of ages, Delgado is from Coral Gables, Fla., by way of Cuba. Perfect Game reported that he has a medium athletic frame with some present strength, a tall delivery with good hip turn, high three-quarter’s delivery to overhand release with nice downhill plane and a loose quick arm. Delgado throws and upper 80’s fastball that has touched 90 mph. He reportedly throws three quality off speed pitches. His changeup has big tailing action. He has a good feel for locating low in zone. Delgado’s slider has nice sharpness, His curveball has big 10 to 4 sweeping action. Delgado has a good idea how to pitch.

A broken hamate bone cost Terry most of his season. The 21-year-old went 0-9-.257 after coming to CSFU as the No. 2 junior college prospect in the country, behind only Bryce Harper. Terry (5-11, 185) hits left-handed. An eighth-round pick of the White Sox in 2010, Terry was a Mariners 17th-rounder in 2009. He features plus-plus bat speed from a very unusual crouched batting stance. He hits the ball hard, but can be fooled by offspeed stuff. BA ranked him 91 in the nation in the preseason. Terry suffered a shoulder injury at Cerritos JC, but has recovered. Terry was a high school teammate of DeSean Jackson of the Philadelphia Eagles and went to the same school as Tony Gwynn, Chase Utley and Milton Bradley. Terry plays hard and is a savvy hitter. He hits well to the opposite field.

A power arm, Miller pitched mostly out of the pen, going 7-7 with a 4.63 ERA. In 79 2/3 innings, he allowed 88 hits, walked 18 and struck out 58. Opponents batted .289. In 2010 he was 1-1, 4.67. In 2009, he was 0-2, 4.50. BA ranked Miller the No. 100 prospect in Texas. He pitches off his fastball and has performed well in summer leagues in Alaska and New England. TCU used him as a starter, a middle reliever and a closer. He projects as a reliever and scouts think he could thrive with his low-to-mid-90s fastball in a bullpen role.

Considered by scouts one of the top pitching prospects in New England before undergoing Tommy John surgery that cost him this season, Dennhardt throws 92 to 94 on a good downhill plane. He has a developing change. Dennhardt was impressive in the Cape Cod League, going 2-3 with a 2.76 ERA in eight start after his freshman season and 2-3 with a 1.80 ERA after his sophomore season.. He’s likely to be expensive, even with the injury. A 17th-round pick of the Mariners out of Don Bosco Prep, Dennhardt was projected as high as the fifth round before his injury. He was 1-2 with a 5.89 ERA in 18 innings this year before being shut down. In 2010 he was 4-7 with a 7.22 ERA. In 2009 he was 5-2 with a 4.96 ERA.

Selsky’s dad, Steve, played in the minors with the Dodgers and White Sox. A 6-1, 205-pound junior, Selsky missed the early season with a broken hand suffered when he was HBP. BA ranks him the No. 50 player in Arizona. Selsky was a 34th-round pick of the Rockies as a draft-eligible sophomore. He was All-PAC 10 last year. In the Cape Cod League last summer Selsky went 4-18-.273. He struck out 36 times and walked 19 with six doubles in 121 at bats. This season with Arizona, he was 2-11-.215/.311/.388. Selsky was 3-for-4 in stolen bases and never got in a groove after his injuries. He was All-PAC 10 in 2010. For his career, Selsky has 18 home runs and a .330 batting average.

Smith, a 30th-round pick of the Indians in 2009, began his career at Augusta State before transferring to Young Harris JC, then to Florida. A DUI arrest in April delayed the start of his season. A native of Watkinville, Ga., Smith played 3B as a junior and made a few appearances in RF. He tied Nick Markakis’ home run record (21) at Young Harris. Smith hit .255 as a junior, but .282 in SEC play. His .989 fielding percentage is impressive. Smith posted a line of 2-19-.305/.418/.418 with 21 strikeouts and 13 walks. He was 6-for-10 on stolen bases. Smith began to heat up late, being named to the All-SEC Tournament team after going 9-for-22 (.409) with three RBI and two doubles in five games. Last week, Smith went 6-for-11 and scored six runs as the Gators won the NCAA Gainesville Regional.

A second-team all-conference pick, Kimmel began catching this year for the first time since he was 12. He has played shortstop and reliever and went 0-23-.361/.426 with 17 doubles and three triples. Kimmel threw seven mediocre innings out of the pen. Kimmel has a strong arm and some hitting aptitude, but little power. He is from Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., and has signed at Stetson.

Yard is a 6-foot senior from Los Osos, Calif. He went 3-0 with a 1.88 ERA in 14 games, three starts, struck out 33 in 38 1/3 innings and walked 17. Yard allowed 3 home runs and foes batted .209. He began his career at Riverside CC, transferred to Central Arizona JC, then to Hawaii.

BA ranks him the No. 5 prospect in Hawaii. He was slowed by a sprained knee this spring, but is an above average runner who can stick in CF. His compact swing produces gap power. He has signed with Santa Clara. A right-handed bat, Suiter had scholarship offers from several more prominent programs, including USC and Hawaii. He went 2-14-.447 this season and was a second-team all-stater.

Perfect Game ranked Bowman the No. 27 draft prospect prior to the season. Frankie Pilere rated him No. 87. He didn’t make BA’s Top 200. Scouts say Bowman has 60 power on the 20-80 scale. He has fine speed and a RF arm. His glove is excellent. In 2009, Bowman went 13-54-.333 with 14 doubles and three triples to earn freshman All-American honors. That summer, he was the Valley League’s top prospect after batting .298 with 34 RBI and stealing 13 bases in 15 tries in that summer circuit. He was voted the No. 1 pro prospect in that league. In 2010, Bowman went 15-63-.279 and stole 8 bases in 11 attempts. He was 5-19-.202 in the Cape Cod League, but displayed impressive power. He struck out 29 times and walked five in 119 at bats. An honor student, Bowman has above average speed and plays well in big games. He’s only the eighth player in Big South Conference history to hit double-digit home run in three consecutive seasons. The toolsy Bowman hit 12 this season, 15 as a sophomore and 13 as a freshman. Bowman had an 18-game hitting streak this year and posted a line of 12-59-.277/.340/.508. He was successful on 11 of 13 stolen base attempts. Bowman struck out 43 times and walked 18 in 282 at bats.

A Reds fan, Amlung’s a 6-4, 174-pounder and No. 2 starter on a strong U of L staff. He went 5-1 with a 4.01 ERA in 2009. In 2010, he was 5-2 with a 4.27 ERA, allowing 72 hits with 55 Ks in 65 1/3 IP. A graduate of Louisville’s St. Xavier HS, Amlung walked on, taking the spot that opened when Jake Odorizzi signed with the Brewers instead of accepting a scholarship from Louisville. More of a thrower than a pitcher early in his career, Amlung has improved dramatically, especially with his command. He throws a 90-93 m.p.h. fastball and a solid slider. This season, he was 10-2 with a 2.26 ERA. In 75 innings, he allowed 65 hits, struck out 34 and walked 13. Foes hit .236. Amlung had one save.

Travis plays 3B and works out of the bullpen. His high school has six NCAA Division I baseball signees. A native of New Lenox, Ill., Travis has gone 15-72-.504, with 16 doubles and three triples this season. He began the season with nine consecutive hits. Scouts were somewhat surprised that Indiana landed him. Travis is known for his bat, sound defense, strong arm and maturity. He batted .486 with 32 RBI, 9 doubles and 3 triples in 2010. He hit .488 on the summer showcase circuit.

Considered the premier HS pitcher in Louisiana by some scouts, Baranik’s fastball hit 95. He then hurt his arm and dipped into the upper 80s. He’s an LSU signee and those aren’t easily pried away. Baranik is 6-3, 205 and ranked by BA as the No. 13 prospect in Louisiana.He backs his heater with a curve and a change, both in the high 70s. Improved physical conditioning last summer helped improve his game. Baranik’s delivery gives scouts pause. He has a head whack and some recoil that need corrected. There is a lot of effort to his delivery. He’s a hard-working kid eager to learn.

Stallings is very strong defensively and is stellar in controlling the running game, having thrown out 31 attempted base stealers this season, but his bat is a huge question. In 392 college at bats, he has five home runs. This season his slash line is .272/.389/.400. In 2010 he went .307/.417/.457. In 2009 he was .246/.366/.263. His dad is Vanderbilt men’s basketball coach Kevin Stallings. BA ranks Stallings the No. 16 prospect in North Carolina. He’s big for a catcher — 6-foot-5, 215 pounds – and has gained 30 pounds since his freshman season, but it’s been good weight. He also plays first base.

Washington is 5-foot-10, 160 pounds and profiles as a 2B or OF. Lean and athletic, Washington is ranked No. 105 in Texas by Baseball America. He has decent arm strength. Washington has run a 6.71 60 and a 4.89 40. He has some pop from the right side and is smooth in the field. Washington’s bat speed is impressive. He has signed with Oklahoma and San Jacinto JC.

Carson is one of the University of South Carolina’s prized football recruits. He’s a hard-running, 5-10, 190-pound running back. Carson likes baseball, though, and has played extensively on the summer showcase circuit. Carson’s baseball skills are raw, but the potential is there. He has a stiff swing, but great speed. He’s considered the top athlete among draft eligible high schoolers in the Palmetto State. The Gamecocks promised to let Carson play both sports. He’s strong, has good hands and excellent first step quickness. Carson wore a Reds cap at his pro day, but is expected to enroll in summer school in July, which would end his chances of signing with the Reds.

Radke is a University of Portland signee. He’s a 6-foot-4, pitchability left-hander. His fastball is in the 87-90 range and his changeup is promising. Radke features strong control, a curve he can throw for strikes and has the arm speed to make his change effective. Radke gets good downhill plane on his fastball. A series of minor mechanical adjustments could give him a jump in velocity. Radke struck out 272 in his first 201 high school innings. His arm works well and he has upside.

Born in Venezuela, he moved to Florida at age 8. This season he went 6-34-.466 with 11 doubles, 3 triples, 20 stolen bases. He also was 1-0 with a 1.80 ERA and two saves. He whiffed 23 in 11 innings and reaches 92 with his fastball. Brizuela went 3-34-.500 as a junior. His team won back-to-back state titles. Brizuela has signed at Florida State.

Pellant is a Marshall signee. He was recruited for football out of school and is athletic. He goes by "Kirby" and is the 39th-ranked player in Arizona. Pellant is 5-foot-10, 166 pounds. His dad, Gary, is a scout for the White Sox. Pellant was a 38th-round pick of the Dodgers in 2009. He’s a left-handed hitter and a high- character kid.

In 20 games, 15 out of the pen, Webb is 3-1 with a 3.21 ERA. In 33 2/3 innings, Webb has struck out 28, walked 15 and allowed foes to bat .250. He has extra leverage as a draft-eligible sophomore. Webb is 6-6, 225 pounds.

Alessio didn’t pitch last year because of Tommy John surgery. He is 6-foot-1, 195 and from Nyack, N.Y. Alessio is a reliever who was 1-3 with a 4.13 ERA in 2008. He slid that in between seasons of 8.22 and 6.51. This season, though, he made a jump, going 4-3 with a 2.27 ERA. In 18 games, 13 out of the pen, he threw 43 2/3 innings, struck out 38 and walked 12 while allowing opponents to hit .255. Alessio began the year as the team’s closer, then moved into the rotation.

Robichaux willl be a tough sign, as his dad is the pitching coach at Louisiana-Lafayette. The No. 10 prospect in Louisiana, Robichaux is 6-foot-5 and 180 pounds. He is very projectable. His fastball sits in the upper 80s, but has sneaked into the 90s. He has a good feel for a curve and understands pitching.