Wow.
Wow.
Why was Eric Davis laughing when Selig announced the selection?
I'm OK with the pick.
Im very upset about this. Leake is nice but Matzek and Crow still being there upsets me
Reds go with the sabermetric-friendly pick, hmm? Billy Beane would likely approve.
He was my number 3, but i understand the pick.
150 strikeouts in 132 innings. He has a lot of sink in his pitches.
great
go reds....
2010 Mock Draft Selections (picking for Rays)
Bryce Brentz
Brandon Workman
Kris Bryant
Matt Lipka
Rick Hague
I like it (I think).
Scouting report on Leake from Mlb.com:
Biographical Data
Player Name: Mike Leake
Position: Starting Pitcher
School: Arizona State University
School Type: College
Academic Class: Junior
Birthdate: 11/12/87
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 180 lbs.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Report Date: 02/26/09
Game: Missouri
Focus Area Comments
Fastball: Leake threw his fastball from 88-94 mph. It sat comfortably around 91 mph.
Fastball movement: There was above-average sink and plenty of side-to-side movement, with some run to it. He changes arm angles for different looks.
Slider: It's a hard, downward slider, thrown 79-82 mph.
Curve: An average offering ... not an out pitch. He can throw it for strikes in the 73-76 mph range.
Changeup: Close to a plus pitch and he'll throw it at any point in the count.
Control: He has plus, plus command, perhaps a 70 on the scouting scale.
Poise: It's a plus, plus attribute. He has the presence to pitch in the big leagues right now. He's more of a lead-by-example guy -- soft-spoken, but confident.
Physical Description: Leake is an undersized righty, but is athletic and strong, kind of like a Tim Hudson type.
Medical Update: Healthy.
Strengths: Four pitches that are all usable and the ability to command all of them extremelly well. He's extremely durable, having thrown as many innings as just about anyone in the class over the past few seasons.
Weaknesses: There's a little hip turn in his delivery, but it doesn't affect him. There will be those who'll be concerned about his size.
Summary: As a six-foot righty, people may want to overlook Leake as a big-time pitching prospect, but they might be missing the boat. He can throw four pitches for strikes and his poise is off the charts. He may not be that big, but he's athletic, strong and durable with an extremely efficient delivery. He's done nothing but perform with the Sun Devils and whoever looks past his size could have themselves a steal.
I admit I would have liked to see Aaron Crow, but I'd rather have Leake than a high school arm.
Somewhere the Houston Astros are clawing their terrible claws and gnashing their terrible teeth at not having the short righthander on the board.
If they were serious they would have paid Matzek.
Look at those numbers. He was in the Pac Freaking 10. Kid is gonna be a quick mover, and be in the middle of our rotation in a year or two.
Mike Leake! Excellent pick. I like it.
I am thrilled. Leake is a terrific pick, imo, maybe the safest bet on the 1st round board. Great arm and good pitching attitude - all bulldog.
Plus, his brother Kelly Leake was really good. ;-)
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