re: Official MLB Draft Thread (LSU Players and Signees) June 6th

Posted by LSUButt

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Posted on 6/5/12 at 6:58 pm to Adam4848

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Signability. A team actually called him in the 2nd round but he told them not to bother because he would be attending LSU

That's awesome.

Posted by Maximus

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Posted on 6/5/12 at 7:12 pm to LSUAfro

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ie zach lee.

zach lee was a first round pick

Posted by LSUAfro

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Posted on 6/5/12 at 7:17 pm to Maximus

Hah. Yeah. I was thinking 5th round, but the 5 came from the 5 million he got. Whoops.

Posted by LsuTool

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Posted on 6/5/12 at 7:27 pm to LSUAfro

Cechinni is a good example. Drafted in the 4th round and got first round money

Posted by Weaver

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Posted on 6/5/12 at 8:12 pm to LsuTool

I know Bregman isn't big so does he have the bat speed to hit for power or just different bats?

Posted by TigersSEC2010

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Posted on 6/5/12 at 8:20 pm to Adam4848

I just have a gut feeling that we'll see Gallo at LSU. I don't know why, I just feel we will.

Posted by ProjectP2294

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Posted on 6/5/12 at 8:20 pm to Weaver

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I know Bregman isn't big so does he have the bat speed to hit for power or just different bats?

He plays in altitude. Not saying he doesn't have power, but his numbers may be inflated.

Posted by macaoidh

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Posted on 6/5/12 at 8:23 pm to ProjectP2294

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He plays in altitude. Not saying he doesn't have power, but his numbers may be inflated.

That video where he hits 14 homers in four minutes was shot in Miami.

The kid has a gorgeous swing. He can hit it out.

Posted by PortCityMadMan

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Posted on 6/5/12 at 8:25 pm to macaoidh

Good article on how MLB teams are drafting in rounds 6-10 in order to sign their top picks.

LINK

Posted by ProjectP2294

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Posted on 6/5/12 at 8:30 pm to macaoidh

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That video where he hits 14 homers in four minutes was shot in Miami.

I figured that wasn't in NM. I was referring to his HS stats. Any other stats would be more indicative of how he will perform, because they don't do any big tourneys or anything in New Mexico.

Posted by MOT

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Posted on 6/5/12 at 8:42 pm to ProjectP2294

I don't think power is going to be a big part of his game. He may eventually max out in double digit HRs...but I'm thinking a .350+ type hitter with gap/doubles power primarily, 6-8 HRs.

It's strange that he didn't homer in his first two years of high school, then broke the state record as a junior.

This post was edited on 6/5/12 at 8:43 pm

Posted by thunderbird1100

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Posted on 6/5/12 at 8:44 pm to ProjectP2294

Anyone like to compile a "Best to worst" list of our remaining guy who will likely make it to campus? Here's just the general list...

Pitchers...
Hunter Devall LHP Fr.
Russell Reyonlds RHP Fr.
Taylor Butler RHP Fr.
Mitchell Sewald RHP Fr.
Hunter Newman RHP Fr.
Jamie McClure RHP Jr.
Will LaMarche RHP Jr.

Position players...
Geonte Jackson OF Fr.
Sean McMullen OF Jr.
Alex Bregman 2B Fr.
Chase Rivett OF Fr.
Christopher Chinea C Fr.
Andrew Stevenson OF Fr.

Posted by MOT

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Posted on 6/5/12 at 8:51 pm to thunderbird1100

I think it is a pretty safe bet the rest will make it at this point, unless they have some kind of situation we don't know about and decide to sign for peanuts.

I really like the upside of Reynolds, Sewald, and Newman. And LaMarche is a guy coming off TJ surgery who has a big time arm, but has to work on his command and secondary stuff. He didn't pitch in 2010 or 2011, and only a few innings this year. Dunn may turn him into a monster out of the bullpen.

Posted by ProjectP2294

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Posted on 6/5/12 at 8:54 pm to MOT

Based on the way Sewald was used in HS this year, I hope that either he's taking the summer off, or we red shirt him next year to give his arm a break.

Posted by TigersSEC2010

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Posted on 6/5/12 at 9:00 pm to ProjectP2294

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Based on the way Sewald was used in HS this year, I hope that either he's taking the summer off, or we red shirt him next year to give his arm a break.

Definitely. I'd let Dunn develop him some more then break him out in 2014 as a RS-Freshman. No reason to use him next year. Our pitching should be fantastic again. His arm needs a break.

Posted by lsu711

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Posted on 6/5/12 at 9:15 pm to TigersSEC2010

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His arm needs a break.

Is this based on the Jesuit game or did the coach have him throw 120 pitches every outing?

Posted by Geauxld Finger

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Posted on 6/5/12 at 9:20 pm to thunderbird1100

Pitchers...
Mitchell Sewald RHP Fr.
Hunter Devall LHP Fr.
Jamie McClure RHP Jr.
Will LaMarche RHP Jr.
Russell Reyonlds RHP Fr.
Taylor Butler RHP Fr.
Hunter Newman RHP Fr.

Position players...
Alex Bregman 2B Fr.

Christopher Chinea C Fr.
Geonte Jackson OF Fr.
Sean McMullen OF Jr.
Chase Rivett OF Fr.
Andrew Stevenson OF Fr.

my humble opinion on these guys potential not necessarily next year impact

This post was edited on 6/5/12 at 9:21 pm