2005 Draft Thread - Page 63 - RedsZone.com - Cincinnati Reds Fans' Home for Baseball Discussion

lollipopcurve · 06-08-2005, 02:22 PM

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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 · 06-08-2005, 02:22 PM

Pick 722, Round 24

RHP Kyle Ginley, St. Petersburg JC FLA

6'2" 195

ochre · 06-08-2005, 02:25 PM

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 · 06-08-2005, 02:25 PM

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

lollipopcurve · 06-08-2005, 02:27 PM

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Pick 662, Round 22

Reds selected Robert Nickols, LHP Pima CC AZ

The Reds drafted him out of HS last year.

REDREAD · 06-08-2005, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ochre

Reds management: interested in the stats that matter!

Red Leader · 06-08-2005, 02:38 PM

Reds pick 752, Round 25

CF Taylor Johnson U of Washington

6'1 215 L/L

Red Leader · 06-08-2005, 02:41 PM

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 · 06-08-2005, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryan the Reds Fan

Would you have a link Doog? Thanks!

Duncan Takes Dip in MLB Draft

Red Leader · 06-08-2005, 02:51 PM

Pick# 782, Round 26

CF Matthew Salmon South Aiken HS, SC

6'4 190 S/R

Red Leader · 06-08-2005, 02:52 PM

The Mets took a player named Tomasiewiecz.

Their equipment manager's going to commit suicide.

Red Leader · 06-08-2005, 02:55 PM

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

corkedbat · 06-08-2005, 03:01 PM

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 · 06-08-2005, 03:08 PM

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 · 06-08-2005, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by corkedbat

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.

06-08-2005, 02:22 PM	#932
Red Leader Puffy's Daddy Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Centerville, OH Posts: 20,422	Re: 2005 Draft Thread Pick 722, Round 24 RHP Kyle Ginley, St. Petersburg JC FLA 6'2" 195 __________________ 'When I'm not longer rapping, I want to open up an ice cream parlor and call myself Scoop Dogg.' -Snoop on his retirement Your Mom is happy.

06-08-2005, 02:25 PM	#933
ochre Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 4,266	Re: 2005 Draft Thread 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! __________________ 4009

06-08-2005, 02:25 PM	#934
Red Leader Puffy's Daddy Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Centerville, OH Posts: 20,422	Re: 2005 Draft Thread John Sloan, catcher for Miami U. just went to SD in the 24th round. __________________ 'When I'm not longer rapping, I want to open up an ice cream parlor and call myself Scoop Dogg.' -Snoop on his retirement Your Mom is happy.

06-08-2005, 02:38 PM	#937
Red Leader Puffy's Daddy Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Centerville, OH Posts: 20,422	Re: 2005 Draft Thread Reds pick 752, Round 25 CF Taylor Johnson U of Washington 6'1 215 L/L __________________ 'When I'm not longer rapping, I want to open up an ice cream parlor and call myself Scoop Dogg.' -Snoop on his retirement Your Mom is happy.

06-08-2005, 02:41 PM	#938
Red Leader Puffy's Daddy Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Centerville, OH Posts: 20,422	Re: 2005 Draft Thread 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. __________________ 'When I'm not longer rapping, I want to open up an ice cream parlor and call myself Scoop Dogg.' -Snoop on his retirement Your Mom is happy.

06-08-2005, 02:51 PM	#940
Red Leader Puffy's Daddy Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Centerville, OH Posts: 20,422	Re: 2005 Draft Thread Pick# 782, Round 26 CF Matthew Salmon South Aiken HS, SC 6'4 190 S/R __________________ 'When I'm not longer rapping, I want to open up an ice cream parlor and call myself Scoop Dogg.' -Snoop on his retirement Your Mom is happy.

06-08-2005, 02:52 PM	#941
Red Leader Puffy's Daddy Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Centerville, OH Posts: 20,422	Re: 2005 Draft Thread The Mets took a player named Tomasiewiecz. Their equipment manager's going to commit suicide. __________________ 'When I'm not longer rapping, I want to open up an ice cream parlor and call myself Scoop Dogg.' -Snoop on his retirement Your Mom is happy.

06-08-2005, 02:55 PM	#942
Red Leader Puffy's Daddy Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Centerville, OH Posts: 20,422	Re: 2005 Draft Thread Catcher Benjamin Crabtree from Ohio U. just went to TEX in round 26. __________________ 'When I'm not longer rapping, I want to open up an ice cream parlor and call myself Scoop Dogg.' -Snoop on his retirement Your Mom is happy.

06-08-2005, 03:01 PM	#943
corkedbat Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Lexington Posts: 4,951	Re: 2005 Draft Thread 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.

06-08-2005, 03:08 PM	#944
Red Leader Puffy's Daddy Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Centerville, OH Posts: 20,422	Re: 2005 Draft Thread 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. __________________ 'When I'm not longer rapping, I want to open up an ice cream parlor and call myself Scoop Dogg.' -Snoop on his retirement Your Mom is happy.

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