The Official Second Day Draft Thread - 2010

[bubbachunk]

Originally Posted by Doc. Scott

And speaking of Ohio University, they have a third player selected this year- the Angels take 1B Jerod Yakubik.

I can't see too many of the Bobcat pitchers going this year- despite a bunch of hitting talent, the club finished 20-35 and had a team ERA over 6.

Yep, not sure if it was talent or philosophy but Carbone didnt let anyone really pitch more than an inning or two the few times I got to watch the team. It was like an entire game of relief pitching.

[Doc. Scott]

Oakland takes their manager Bob Geren's kid.

The Blue Jays take right-hander David Whitehead out of Moeller! I assume he's going to college somewhere. (Edit: Yes, Elon University in NC.)

[Doc. Scott]

Round 36: Chuck Ghysels, RHP Lincoln Trail JC. He's from Springboro, OH.

[redsmetz]

Originally Posted by Doc. Scott

In round 35 the Orioles took a guy whose position was listed as "utility". Man, way to let 'em down easy.

If you ultimately make the majors as a Utility player, you're still making $300K+.

[Doc. Scott]

Originally Posted by redsmetz

If you ultimately make the majors as a Utility player, you're still making $300K+.

Well, sure- but how many times do you see that listed on your draft profile? Not too many.

[redsmetz]

Originally Posted by Doc. Scott

Well, sure- but how many times do you see that listed on your draft profile? Not too many.

I understand and I guess it beats putting down "undecided".

[Doc. Scott]

Round 37: RHP Nickolas Sawyer out of a Texas HS. Listed as 5'9"?

[krm1580]

Originally Posted by Oxilon

I will be extremely upset if the Cardinals actually do sign him.

You got that right

[Doc. Scott]

The Angels select a guy listed as being from "no school". It would be infinitely more fun if they just said "parts unknown".

Technically Sam Lecure got this listing when he was drafted because I think he dropped out of UT beforehand.

[dougdirt]

Originally Posted by Doc. Scott

The Angels select a guy listed as being from "no school". It would be infinitely more fun if they just said "parts unknown".

Technically Sam Lecure got this listing when he was drafted because I think he dropped out of UT beforehand.

I have seen a few guys listed that way. Most likely try out kids who impressed.

[Doc. Scott]

Round 38: LHP Matthew Leonard, Cal-Poly San Luis Obispo. Senior, 6'0"/190#.

[Doc. Scott]

http://www.gopoly.com/index.php?p=sp...r&player=15221

Leonard was 2-7 with a 4.97 ERA as the Mustangs' Friday starter. The team had a 6.75 ERA, however, so 4.97 is better than it looks.

[Doc. Scott]

Former MLB LHP and Cy Young award winner Mark Davis' son Logan goes to Colorado in round 38. He's a shortstop out of an Arizona HS.

[mace]

Originally Posted by Benihana

Apparently the Reds are going to try David Vidal behind the plate. He could be an interesting guy to watch. If both he and Grandal sign (not to mention Kral and Berset) I'd have to imagine that's the end of the Neftali Soto experiment behind the plate. They won't have room to play all of these guys in the minors:

Interesting that they're trying to make a catcher of a corner infielder from Miami-Dade. Mike Piazza played first base for Miami-Dade when he was drafted. They brought him to Dodger Stadium, had him squat behind the plate and throw a few to second, declared him a catcher--actually, Lasorda declared him a catcher--and made him an offer.

[Doc. Scott]

Originally Posted by mace

Interesting that they're trying to make a catcher of a corner infielder from Miami-Dade. Mike Piazza played first base for Miami-Dade when he was drafted. They brought him to Dodger Stadium, had him squat behind the plate and throw a few to second, declared him a catcher--actually, Lasorda declared him a catcher--and made him an offer.

I remember how Piazza was drafted in the 62nd round solely as a favor to Lasorda (since Piazza was his godson).