Draft projections-baseball

Even though the Tigers are having a great year, don't expect a lot of guys selected in the June draft. (Partly due to this is still a pretty young team, which is really exciting).

2nd Round- Mitchell. Strengths: Freak athlete, can hit for power and average and has a handle on moving runners, gifted base stealer. Ability to play all 3 outfield positions. Weaknesses: Too many k's for a potential top of the order guy and his approach at the plate often suggests he is guessing.

Jmitch should go early to mid second round and could quickly project as a 4th outfielder in the bigs very soon, Should sign for around 700k

3rd round- Lemahieu: Strengths: great approach at the plate. very dicsiplined. above average defense, average arm strength is complimented by strong, quick hands and plus footwork. could project at 3rd, SS and 2nd. outstanding frame for growth. Weaknessess: Lacks true power, although could develop into a 15-20 HR guy in majors. Arm could be stronger. Moving to second doesnt help him regarding draft. Should sign for around 400k

4th round-Coleman. Louis is skyrocketing up draft boards and will go very early due to his signability and discounted rate due to the fact that he is a sr. Has shown that he can be very effective in any role in the staff. I think he projects very well as a major league setup, and situational guy. Strengths: can pitch in any role. quirky mechanics lead to a unorthodox but effective arm slot. good secondary pitches and excellent swagger on the mound. Definitely knows how to control a games tempo. Excellent leadership. Weaknessess: with his unorthodox delivery, he sometimes drags his arm which can leave the ball up. This hasnt hurt him yet because his pitchers overpower sec hitters, however, he can't pitch belt high against big league hitters. This can be easily fixed though.
Coleman will be a steal and should sign for about 50k.

11th round-Dean: Dean has come out of his slump and has taken his place as the Tigers leader in the lineup. Flashes natural hitting abilty and a quick, fluid bat. not many holes. True hitter that will hit at every level. Strenghts: Bat! Bat! Bat!. His slump was due to pressing and approach rather then mechanics and swing. Could legitemently be a .300 25 100 guy in pro ball. Similar to Brad Hawpe as a hitter. Weaknessess: defense. Has shown that he can be hidden in the outfield but doesnt have major league arm, or speed and range. Not to worry because they are MANY big league outfielders that fall into this catogory.

Schimpf has had a good year, but moving to the corner of spot doesnt help his draft stock. If he could show quicker hands and feet at 2nd then he could be a top 10 round 2b but so far he has only been average right there. A good hitter who will get a shot as SR. Could get drafted this year, but not high enough to leave.