NL SOUTH S11 DRAFT RECAP

Santa Fe Blaze Needs from the draft: 1B, LF/RF, C

Round	Pick	Player	Pos	Age	Back-	Contract	Bonus	Pro
					ground			SUMMARY
1	22	Peter Richard	SP	19	JC	---	---	Probably will not sign, Richard is a decent tandem starter with 3 great pitchers and 1 above average. He has the control to be very good in Ryan. Seeks 5M so why not go for it.
2	73	Dutch Taylor	SP	21	COL	---	---	Solid middle rotation guy with 3 plus pitches, Good control and stamina and at 21 he has the makeup to maybe exceed expectations. This guy is a good surprise with the right coaching and patience
3	105	Clint Gross	SP	19	JC	---	---	Career Minor Leaguer, no control and poor splits is all I see.
4	137	Torey Hollins	RP	22	COL	---	---	Hollins gets a DITR for his Splits and he's an all-star 10 times over. Incredible pitches and control mixed with solid Bullpen stats.
5	169	Jeff Knotts	RP	21	COL	---	---	Middle of the road reliever he might make the league a journeyman with average splits and pitches, nothing about him screams staying power in Ryan.

Summary: The Blaze went after pitching and took a big risk in the 1^st round in Richards. If they sign him it will be costly, but they can't afford to not try, just in case. Taylor is a solid 2^nd rounder and adds depth. Hollins get a split adjustment and he is a monster. Keep your fingers crossed for that.

Grade: C+

Florida Sting Rays Needs from the draft: C, SP, 3B

Round	Pick	Player	Pos	Age	Back-	Contract	Bonus	Pro
					ground			SUMMARY
1	10	Neifi Lopez	SP	21	COL	MILB	$3,160K	Solid future ace for the Florida Rays. Lopez has the right splits, control and 4 great pitches. His low velocity and pension for the fly ball will be his biggest limitations, but overall who wouldn't want him on their farm right now.
2	62	Dick Dixon	SP	19	JC	MILB	$550K	fireballer who has huge struggles versus right handers. Dixon does have 4 quality pitches and above average control to work with.
3	94	Barney Smith	SP	19	JC	MILB	$425K	Barney Smith has a zero fielding does that mean he runs from the ball? As for his pitching good splits average control and stamina and 2 very competitive pitches should get him some Ml time in the future.
4	126	J.P. Spoljaric	SP	21	COL	---	---	Good control but piss poor makeup probably explains why he went to Central Michigan University. Sign him if you must but he is a career AAA guy.
5	158	Daniel Burba	SP	21	COL	MILB	$250K	Burba will be dominating up through AA.

Summary: Targeted pitching and got a few solid arms Lopez is a #1 guy for the future Florida has to be ecstatic about that. Dixon is flawed but still has value; Florida has starter worse in the past. Smith also has the skill to get Ml Time. Any time you can get 3 potential guys in the 1^st few rounds you have to be happy

Grade: A-

SAN ANTONIO ALAMOS Needs from the draft: RF, RP, SP

Round	Pick	Player	Pos	Age	Back-	Contract	Bonus	Pro
					ground			SUMMARY
1	19	Achilles Perez	SP	22	COL	---	---	borderline pitching ace, he has the pitches and control, but just misses on ace quality splits, Heck he still is a top flight starter and a proud addition to anyone' Pitching staff. At 22 he is not far off either.
2	70	Earl Kennedy	SS	19	JC	---	---	Major Signing issues on a defensive superstar. He does all the tools in the field and an average bat to boot, if they get him to sign he has definite potential in the Bigs
3	102	Frank Rollins	RF	18	HS	---	---	Good splits and batting eye, but overall not a great hitter, Rollins would probable make it to AAA before fizzling out.
4	134	Miguel Seguignol	CF	22	COL	---	---	average bat with a little power, Seguignol will be better suited out of CF, he has speed, but it is discounted with poor base running
5	166	Whitey Buckley	LF	18	HS	---	---	Like almost the entire 5th round he's fast with good contact but other than that he's pretty throw away

Summary: Perez adds a needed pitcher to the farm, but outside of him the Alamos did not draw to much other talent. If they sign Kennedy they add a quality defender with a decent bat.

Grade: C

Richmond Revolution
Needs from the draft: CF, RP, BEST

Round	Pick	Player	Pos	Age	Back-	Contract	Bonus
					ground			SUMMARY
1	9	Osvaldo Azocar	SP	18	HS	---	---	Dominant ace to be. Ace quality splits, control and 3 plus pitches. Azocar does not have the best velocity so he won't strikeout a ton, but he has a pitching knack that no one would pass up.
2	61	Gerardo Arroyo	SS	18	HS	---	---	Defensive and speed guru, Arroyo offers very little at the plate. If you can hide his bat in a lineup you might find a good use for his glove. He is a late inning replacement at worse.
3	93	Jack Floyd	RP	19	JC	---	---	Solid 3 pitch reliever with plus split and good control, his velocity is down along with his durability. With this he falls to the 3rd round.
4	125	Rollie Vernon	P	19	JC	---	---	average pitches and even more average splits will limit whatever roll Rollie finds himself in.
5	157	Diego Escuela	P	18	HS	---	---	Killer slider/changeup in his tool bag, but average splits and durability might limit anyone's chance to see it outside of minor league ball.

Summary: Azocar is an Ace. Arroyo and Floyd are major leaguers to be. Excellent draft for Richmond as they added good depth to the farm this season.

Grade: A