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re: LOHS Catcher Blaise Priester commits to LSU
Posted on 7/17/21 at 3:55 pm to ProjectP2294
Posted on 7/17/21 at 3:55 pm to ProjectP2294
Project,
Give us a run down on this kid
Give us a run down on this kid
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Posted on 7/17/21 at 4:00 pm to doclsu08
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Priester presents something of a conundrum as a catcher with intriguing but raw tools who hasn't been scouted extensively by a lot of clubs. He didn't do a lot on the showcase circuit last summer, though he did play well at the World Wood Bat Association World Championship in October. He also has to buck the history of Louisiana high school backstops -- only one who signed out of the Draft has made it to the big leagues, and that was Braves fourth-rounder Bob Didier back in 1967.
Priester's most enticing tool is his plus raw power, the product of strength, bat speed and an aggressive approach. He runs into trouble when he sells out for home runs, as he gets too long with his right-handed swing and too pull-happy. When he doesn't try to do too much, he shows some feel for the barrel. More athletic than most catchers, Priester can flash some solid run times but projects to have fringy speed once he's physically mature and accumulates some wear and tear behind the plate. His plus arm has produced some sub-1.9-second pop times, and he has worked hard to refine his receiving. The Meridian (Miss.) CC commit should be able to remain a catcher, but he moves well enough to play an outfield corner if a team wants to maximize his offensive potential.
Posted on 7/17/21 at 4:00 pm to doclsu08
We have no dead weight next year
Posted on 7/17/21 at 4:01 pm to jimbeam
quote:who is playing SS?
We have no dead weight next year
Posted on 7/17/21 at 4:01 pm to doclsu08
HUGE HUGE News
Here’s some background
“Perfect Game” profile
Here’s some background
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The 6-foot-2, 210-pound Priester earned Class 5A all-state honors for the Eagles after hitting .426 with 10 home runs, eight doubles, six triples and 44 RBIs. He batted leadoff and also threw out 12 of 22 runners.
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Multiple draft projections have the Meridian Community College signee among the players to be drafted Monday, the second day of the draft when MLB teams complete rounds 2-10 of the 20-round draft process. Priester is mentioned in pre-draft chatter on multiple websites as a Day 2 choice and is ranked among the top 175 draft-eligible players. Since the prep season ended, Priester has done individual workouts for the Rangers, Dodgers and Astros.
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“In my 20 years of coaching, I have not coached a five-tool player like Blaise,” LOHS coach Jesse Cassard said. “He had an incredible senior season. He has a lot of God-given talent that he has worked hard to develop. I am hoping he gets drafted Monday and gets what he deserves, a chance to play professional baseball (now).”
“Perfect Game” profile
This post was edited on 7/17/21 at 4:22 pm
Posted on 7/17/21 at 4:03 pm to doclsu08
He batted lead off. 5A All-State selection 2021. Hit .426 10 home runs, 8 doubles and 6 triples. Threw out 12 of 22 batters.
Seems legit AF
Seems legit AF
Posted on 7/17/21 at 4:03 pm to Rouge
quote:
who is playing SS?
Thompson, and he is absolutely not dead weight.
Posted on 7/17/21 at 4:04 pm to Hold That Tiger 10
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Anyone know anything about him? Offensively? Defensively? Years of eligibility left? Years until draft eligible? Was he drafted out of HS? Drafted this year out of CC?
Can absolutely swing it, will eventually be a double digit home run guy. Hose for an arm, and he just finished his Sr. year in High school.
Posted on 7/17/21 at 4:04 pm to Rouge
Jordan Thompson
Posted on 7/17/21 at 4:05 pm to cord1321
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Can absolutely swing it, will eventually be a double digit home run guy. Hose for an arm, and he just finished his Sr. year in High school
Ok. I saw CC and thought he was transferring from one. I guess that means he was committed there and decided to go the 4 year route instead.
Posted on 7/17/21 at 4:08 pm to doclsu08
Called a couple games behind Blaise this year. Great kid. Respectful. Plays the game right.
Huge get for LSU. Told me he was going to Meridian and that didn’t make sense to me at all for his talent.
Huge get for LSU. Told me he was going to Meridian and that didn’t make sense to me at all for his talent.
Posted on 7/17/21 at 4:10 pm to bluediesel25
quote:Did he get drafted?
#186 on MLB Draft Rankings for 2021
Posted on 7/17/21 at 4:14 pm to Damathe
Live Oak also has a current LSU commit playing on their team right now. Brandt Smith? Something like that. Going into Senior year
Posted on 7/17/21 at 4:16 pm to doclsu08
Unbelievable. Coach J is fricking killing it.
Posted on 7/17/21 at 4:17 pm to GEAUX5
Brandt just graduated and will be a Freshman this year.
Posted on 7/17/21 at 4:17 pm to GEAUX5
Smith is in the same class.
Posted on 7/17/21 at 4:19 pm to TigerLunatik
I read on twitter that Milazzo had been working with Priester behind the plate to prepare for the draft.
I guess he went undrafted or not high enough.
glad for him to be a Tiger
I guess he went undrafted or not high enough.
glad for him to be a Tiger
Posted on 7/17/21 at 4:20 pm to Damathe
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Did he get drafted?
No , but not because of talent. He had a number in mind monetarily & was sticking to that number. Number may have been too high. Back up plan was to go to Juco for a year if he didn’t get drafted & try again next year. J. Johnson doing tangible work here . Surely selling him on the benefits a program like LSU could do for him. This is a huge get.
What happens to Wyeth and Travinski now ?
Posted on 7/17/21 at 4:25 pm to doze4
If we get in too big of a crunch Travinski can take the year off to rehab and not count against the limit unless he just wants to leave on his own. Johnson specifically mentioned his upside so I don’t think he’s in any danger at this point.
Posted on 7/17/21 at 4:26 pm to birddog14
He told MLB scouts that he doesn't intend on going to any college. That immediately lowered his value. Dude is a beast, but academics may be a problem. He's a a team of one, but he may mature and realize it's more about the team than himself. Really hope he can focus on lsu rather than the individual.
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