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re: MLB.com's writeups on LSU's signees...
Posted on 6/12/17 at 4:37 pm to macaoidh
Posted on 6/12/17 at 4:37 pm to macaoidh
#55 Daniel Cabrera (6-0, 180, LHP, L/L)
Cabrera earned four of John Curtis Christian High's (River Ridge, La.) five postseason victories and saved the other, leading the Patriots to the Louisiana state 3-A championship in 2015 as a sophomore. Nevertheless, he stood out more for his offensive ability and that remains true two years later now that he's transferred to Parkview Baptist High (Baton Rouge, La.). One of the best prep hitters in the 2017 Draft, he could get picked as early as the second round. Cabrera repeatedly barrels balls from the left side of the plate and has a track record of making consistent hard contact against good competition on the showcase circuit. He has a quiet setup and focuses on drilling line drives from gap to gap instead of worrying about power. The Louisiana State recruit has the bat speed and strength to produce average pop once he adds some more loft to his stroke. Most of Cabrera's value will come from his bat. Though he can touch 90 mph with his fastball, his arm plays closer to average in the outfield. He's a below-average runner, so he'll probably wind up in left field as a pro.
Cabrera earned four of John Curtis Christian High's (River Ridge, La.) five postseason victories and saved the other, leading the Patriots to the Louisiana state 3-A championship in 2015 as a sophomore. Nevertheless, he stood out more for his offensive ability and that remains true two years later now that he's transferred to Parkview Baptist High (Baton Rouge, La.). One of the best prep hitters in the 2017 Draft, he could get picked as early as the second round. Cabrera repeatedly barrels balls from the left side of the plate and has a track record of making consistent hard contact against good competition on the showcase circuit. He has a quiet setup and focuses on drilling line drives from gap to gap instead of worrying about power. The Louisiana State recruit has the bat speed and strength to produce average pop once he adds some more loft to his stroke. Most of Cabrera's value will come from his bat. Though he can touch 90 mph with his fastball, his arm plays closer to average in the outfield. He's a below-average runner, so he'll probably wind up in left field as a pro.
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Posted on 6/12/17 at 4:37 pm to macaoidh
#56 Jacob Pearson (5-11, 192, CF, L/R)
Two of the better left-handed high school bats in this Draft belong to Louisiana high school outfielders with similar builds and commitments to Louisiana State. The consensus is that Parkview Baptist High's (Baton Rouge) Daniel Cabrera has a slightly higher upside than Pearson, though the latter has more power and is notably faster. Pearson won Gatorade's state player of the year award this spring, when he led West Monroe to the Louisiana class 5-A championship game. Pearson utilizes a simple approach at the plate, generating quality bat speed and consistently performing against quality pitching on the showcase circuit. He's strong and already shows a feel for imparting backspin on the ball, so he should have at least average power. He's also a plus runner who might be a 20-20 player if he reaches his ceiling. Pearson had labrum surgery on his throwing shoulder as a sophomore and needs to work on improving his well-below-average arm. Besides strengthening his arm, he'll need to refine his defensive ability to play center field at the highest levels. He'll be old for a high schooler as a 19-year-old on Draft day, which also will make him Draft-eligible as a sophomore in 2019 should he attend college.
Two of the better left-handed high school bats in this Draft belong to Louisiana high school outfielders with similar builds and commitments to Louisiana State. The consensus is that Parkview Baptist High's (Baton Rouge) Daniel Cabrera has a slightly higher upside than Pearson, though the latter has more power and is notably faster. Pearson won Gatorade's state player of the year award this spring, when he led West Monroe to the Louisiana class 5-A championship game. Pearson utilizes a simple approach at the plate, generating quality bat speed and consistently performing against quality pitching on the showcase circuit. He's strong and already shows a feel for imparting backspin on the ball, so he should have at least average power. He's also a plus runner who might be a 20-20 player if he reaches his ceiling. Pearson had labrum surgery on his throwing shoulder as a sophomore and needs to work on improving his well-below-average arm. Besides strengthening his arm, he'll need to refine his defensive ability to play center field at the highest levels. He'll be old for a high schooler as a 19-year-old on Draft day, which also will make him Draft-eligible as a sophomore in 2019 should he attend college.
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