HEIGHT: 6'0"
WEIGHT: 190 lbs.

SHORTSTOP

Alex Bregman So.*
Kramer Robertson Fr.

Alex Bregman is the centerpiece of this team moving forward. If you were to create a player from scratch it would replicate Alex's game in more ways than not. Bregman, a five tool player, is polishing his game before our very eyes week after week. Besides his hitting his tools aren't top of the charts but he does everything in combination extremely well. If the 2015 draft were today there would be no question Bregman would find himself in the top 5-10 picks, MLB clubs are in love with his work ethic. Bregman's bat is what separates him from the rest of the middle tier players in the SEC, the way he can drive his hands through the ball and send doubles to the opposite side of the field as a freshman is quite rare in the new bat age. While his power wasn't off the charts last year he was more of a table setter for Katz and Rhymes. If Ibarra is inserted behind Alex he can better protect him his power numbers will continue to rise. The difference in strength between a freshman and a sophomore who has had a full year in the program is considerable. I see Alex hitting in the three hole as he did in 2013. While Bregman does not have top line speed his instincts on the base path are well above average and is a threat to go in most situations. The glove work last year was a pleasant surprise and defense improves with repetition, his arm is strong for his size. There was talk about seeing what he looked like at the catcher position; however I don't see Mainieri changing a position that is working so well to date, I see him sticking at SS for the next two years. An all-around player of Alex Bregman's caliber doesn't come around a program but once every 5-10 years, I recommend watching him in person if you haven't gotten the chance. The backup's are Robertson and Ibarra in the likely hood that there is a change at the position.

Power------65
Hitting------75
Speed------65
Fielding----60
Arm---------65

*Scale 20-Lowest, 50-Average, 80-Top of the Charts*

Strength-Phenomenal bat
Weakness-May project as a 2B next level

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Posted on 2/1/14 at 1:55 pm to Adam4848

HEIGHT: 5'7"
WEIGHT: 190 lbs.

THIRD BASE

Christian Ibarra Sr.*
Connor Hale Jr.

Christian Ibarra's impact last year cannot go unnoticed, after losing Tyler Hanover to graduation the third base position was wide open and at times in fall practice a mystery. After trying out guys such as Moore, Bregman, Jones, Mainieri finally settled on Ibarra who would go on to become a first team all-SEC player in his first year as well as shore up the defensive left side of the infield. Alex Bregman and Christian Ibarra will form the top left side of the infield in the SEC and arguably in the entire country. Christian's strong suit is the arm, he can make almost any play fluidly and is quick enough at the hot corner to field bunts. If there is one thing that can't be stated enough it's the strength Ibarra has in both his upper and lower body. Christian who last year finished #7 in the SEC in doubles can drive pitches into the gaps with ease. His power for his size is well above average and it will be his job this year to protect Bregman most likely either at the 4 or 5 hole in the lineup. If Ibarra can swing the bat anything near the way he did consistently last year the 1-5 hitters for LSU will again be lethal for opposing teams. Christian's speed is average on the base paths but he won't be used to swipe bases this year in the cleanup spot. Although not specifically a recruit his return to school was one of the biggest gets for the Tigers last June. Backing up will be a combo of Hale if available and Robertson.

Power------60
Hitting------60
Speed------50
Fielding----60
Arm---------65

*Scale 20-Lowest, 50-Average, 80-Top of the Charts*

Strength-Strong arm
Weakness-Projectability/Room to fill out

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