2005 Draft Thread

[lollipopcurve]

For those not feeling the Travis Wood pick: Writeup per MLB draftcaster.

Comments: Throws w/ solid mechanics. FB darts around in the zone. Willing to pitch inside. Curve features nice rotation and good downward action. Circle change shows good movement down and away from RHH.

I looked at the MLB video of Wood. His mechanics look good. Loose, fast arm and he repeats very well. Fastball was at 90-91, then he popped a few at 93-94. His command looked solid. Changeup was impressive, in the low 70s with good deception and nice movement away from righties. Curveball definitely his worst pitch -- looked like he tends to leave it high, though it did have decent downward break.

In my opinion, this kid is in no way the one-dimensional rear-back-and-fire thrower with bad mechanics as he was characterized by BA. I think the MLB report is much more on target.

Take a look for yourself.

On the other hand, the video of Ward shows a guy with odd mechanics. Cetainly doesn't disqualify him as a good prospect in my book, but he is unorthodox. Wicked, wicked breaking ball.

[Red Leader]

Pick 722, Round 24

RHP Kyle Ginley, St. Petersburg JC FLA

6'2" 195

[ochre]

that's 2 6'8" pitchers taken by the reds so far. I think they are trying to buffer their "average height of pitchers" drafted metric.

Reds management: interested in the stats that matter!

[Red Leader]

John Sloan, catcher for Miami U. just went to SD in the 24th round.

[lollipopcurve]

Pick 662, Round 22

Reds selected Robert Nickols, LHP Pima CC AZ

The Reds drafted him out of HS last year.

[REDREAD]

Reds management: interested in the stats that matter!

[Red Leader]

Reds pick 752, Round 25

CF Taylor Johnson U of Washington

6'1 215 L/L

[Red Leader]

Johnson was a 39th round pick (Pirates) in 2001. He has a smooth left handed stroke, good speed and a durable frame.



I'm thinking Johnson may be a similar player to Chris Dickerson. If so, good pick here.

[DoogMinAmo]

Would you have a link Doog? Thanks!

Duncan Takes Dip in MLB Draft

[Red Leader]

Pick# 782, Round 26

CF Matthew Salmon South Aiken HS, SC

6'4 190 S/R

[Red Leader]

The Mets took a player named Tomasiewiecz.

Their equipment manager's going to commit suicide.

[Red Leader]

Catcher Benjamin Crabtree from Ohio U. just went to TEX in round 26.

[corkedbat]

12 (782) Matthew Salmon Cincinnati Reds CF South Aiken (SC) HS

Didn't Pokie or Gookie or Squishie or some other former Red come from Aiken?

Mighta been Laverne.

[Red Leader]

Pick 812, Round 27.

SS Kenny Smalley St. Charles HS, IL

6'2 200 R/R



Athletic body with a quiet offensive approach. Needs to show more offense to jump up a level.

[Red Leader]

Didn't Pokie or Gookie or Squishie or some other former Red come from Aiken?

Mighta been Laverne.

I think you are right. The Reds did have a player from South Aiken HS, but I can't remember who it was....someone from the late 90's team.

Gookie, Pokey, Cameron, one of those guys.