After spending the first two days of our 2012 MLB Draft Preview presenting the top hitters and pitchers available, today I want to delve a little deeper and discuss some prospects outside of the 1^st round worth familiarizing oneself with, along with acquainting everyone with my favorite sleepers in this year’s class.  The collection of talent in this draft has received criticism from scouts for the perceived lack of depth, and although there is some merit to their evaluation, the prospects I discuss below all have significant skills and the ability to become major leaguers with the proper development in the minors.  Each player is expected to be drafted inside the top-10 rounds and has the potential to greatly out-produce their respective draft positions.  On Day 3 of our 2012 Preview, let me introduce some additional players worth learning about in advance of Monday’s draft.

Names To Know

Kenny Diekroeger SS/2B Stanford University -> Another in a long line of Stanford hitters that have seemingly regressed in their time on campus, Diekroeger was a 2009 Tampa Bay 2^nd round pick that spurned their purported hefty contract offers to play college baseball.  After a successful freshman season, Diekroeger has slowly lost himself at the plate and his reputation as a solid hitting middle infielder has plummeted in the past two seasons.  In spite of his struggles, Diekroeger still shows flashes of his exceptional talents on occasion, and a team willing to patiently work to rebuild his swing and confidence could be rewarded in a few years with a quality major league starting second baseman.

Josh Elander C/OF Texas Christian University -> Elander spent much of last summer as the starting catcher with Team USA, and entered this spring as a potential 1^st round pick due to his above-average right-handed bat, quality arm strength, and quick release.  Although he has some intriguing catch-and-throw potential, Elander has earned the reputation as a poor defensive catcher, and scouts believe he will transition to an outfield corner as a professional thanks to his solid arm and surprising athleticism.  If a team is convinced that Elander can remain behind the plate defensively in the major leagues, he could be selected as highly as the supplemental 1^st round, otherwise he will be chosen between the 2^nd-5^th round as a slugging corner outfielder.

Travis Jankowski OF Stony Brook -> Jankowski is one of the best athletes in his draft class with above-average to plus speed, a strong throwing arm, and a propensity to square up the baseball.  Jankowski has an unusual left-handed swing and lacks home run power, but as a tremendous athlete with the defensive skills to stay in center field and a track record of hitting, in particular with a wood bat, Jankowski should see himself drafted before the end of Round 2.

Brian Johnson 1B/LHP University of Florida -> Maybe the top 2-way player in college baseball as a power hitting first baseman and left-handed starting pitcher, his future in professional baseball is on the mound as a well-polished lefty with four average pitches and above-average command.  Without an above-average or plus pitch, his upside is limited to a #4-#5 starter, but Johnson’s command of the strike zone and experience makes him a solid bet to move quickly through the minor leagues.  Johnson should be drafted sometime before the end of the 2^nd round.

James Ramsey OF Florida State University -> One of the best “winners” in college baseball in recent memory, Ramsey was drafted last summer in the 22^nd round by Minnesota and spent the summer playing for Yarmouth-Dennis of the Cape Cod League, batting .313/.448/.571 and winning MVP honors in the all-star game.  Ramsey eventually spurned the Twins offer and returned to Tallahassee for his senior season and did little to disappoint, hitting .382/.515/.673 with 12 home runs while shifting from right field to center field.  Ramsey is unlikely to remain a center fielder due to his average speed and athleticism, but his impressive ability to hit for average and his occasional power should make him profile well in left field or second base professionally.

Raph Rhymes OF Louisiana State University -> After being picked in the 40^th round last summer by the Pirates, Rhymes decided to return for his junior season and produced a spectacular .459/.513/.555 batting line and was named the SEC Player of the Year.  A right-handed hitting college left fielder with little to no power, a shift to second base would greatly improve Rhymes chances of making the major leagues.  Rhymes will be drafted somewhere in the first 10 rounds to the team that believes his extraordinary ability to hit a baseball will continue all the way to the majors.

Adam B. Walker 1B/OF Jacksonville University -> A massive physical specimen at 6-5 250 lbs. with surprising athleticism, Walker has as much right-handed power as anyone in this year’s draft class.  Unfortunately Walker has a long swing that struggles against velocity, especially on the inside part of the plate, which forces him to rack up strikeouts at an alarming rate.  A true boom-or-bust prospect due to his swing-and-miss tendencies, Walker expects to be drafted in the 2^nd or 3^rd round to a team willing to work on shortening his swing and to gamble on his prodigious power.

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My Sleepers

Taylor Dugas OF University of Alabama -> Projected to be selected in the 3^rd-6^th round area, Dugas could see himself drafted slightly higher as a senior sign if a team decides to shift its resources to other draft choices.  A star at Alabama as their all-time leader in hits, Dugas has a small frame and fringy tools except for his impressive ability to square up and hit a baseball and above-average speed, leading me to believe he becomes a solid contributor in the major leagues.

Buck Farmer RHP Georgia Tech -> After a noteworthy performance last summer in the Cape Cod League, Farmer returned this spring as the Friday night starter for the Yellow Jackets and performed well, posting a 3.43 ERA over 99.2 innings pitched, allowing 93 hits and striking out 110 against 34 walks.  A sturdy right-hander with three solid offerings, Farmer throws a heavy fastball around 90-92mph (topping out at 94mph), along with an above-average changeup, and a mediocre slider.  Because of his fringy breaking ball and the effort involved in his delivery, most scouts believe he will shift to relief as a professional.  I, however, respectfully disagree with those scouts, and think he becomes an innings-eating #4/#5 starting pitcher after a few seasons in the minors developing his slider and refining his delivery.

Dan Gulbransen OF Jacksonville University -> My favorite player in this year’s draft, I would likely injure myself pounding my fist against the desk imploring my scouting director to select Gulbransen, as I see him as an underappreciated left-handed hitter with a strong hit tool, solid on-base skills, average or above-average speed, and the instincts to sufficiently play center field in the major leagues.  Most organizations will not share this opinion, labeling him a 4^th outfielder at best, likely causing Gulbransen to slip to the 5^th-8^th round.  I have a strong conviction that he hits his way through the minor leagues and overachieves his tools with a lengthy career in the majors.

Luke Maile C/1B University of Kentucky -> I do not believe Maile can handle being a major league catcher defensively, and I do not think he has enough power to profile as a major league first baseman, but I respect his right-handed swing and think his power translates in professional baseball.  Expected to be drafted in the 4^th-7^th round area, I think Maile carves out a more noteworthy career in the majors than a sizable percentage of the players selected in front of him.

In Part 4 of our 2012 MLB Draft Preview, I will focus on the Washington Nationals and examine their possible strategies as they select #16th overall in the 1st Round, beginning next Monday evening.

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Yesterday we began our coverage of the 2012 MLB Rule 4 Draft by previewing some of the top hitters available this year.  Today we will shift our focus and preview the top available pitchers in the collegiate and high school ranks.  Although this year’s crop does not have the quality or quantity of excellent pitching prospects that the 2011 draft did, there are plenty of promising names, as there are some excellent top-end collegiate pitchers available and some notable depth in high school pitching as well.

So without further ado, here is Part 2 of our 2012 Major League Baseball Draft Preview, an introduction to the top pitching prospects available.

College Pitchers

Mark Appel RHSP Stanford University -> The top contender to Georgia high school outfielder Bryon Buxton to be the first choice overall, Appel is blessed with a perfect pitchers frame and three above-average to plus pitches, a power mid-90s fastball with life, an inconsistent but at times unhittable slider, and a solid changeup.  The knock on Appel is that his results, mediocre at times, have often not matched up to his elite stuff, making scouts pause and question why.  A fairly polished collegiate pitcher, Appel expects to move quickly through the minor leagues and should have a solid career as a mid-rotation starter, with potential for more if he improves his command of the strike zone and the consistency of his breaking ball.

Kevin Gausman RHSP Louisiana State University -> Projected to be a high selection in the 2010 draft after starring on the summer circuit as a high school junior, Gausman did not produce the senior season expected of such a talented pitcher, forcing him to slip in the draft and attend Louisiana State.  Gausman pitched well last summer on Team USA, and returned as a draft-eligible sophomore this season and worked as the Friday starter for the Tigers all spring, dominating at times with his plus mid-90s fastball, and a swing-and-miss changeup that rates a plus as well.  The knock on Gausman is he throws both a slider and a curveball, and neither is particularly consistent or impressive.  Gausman will be selected in the first 5-7 picks next week to the team that believes they can develop one of his breaking pitches and focuses on his immense talents and potential.

Kyle Zimmer RHSP University of San Francisco -> After an impressive stint last summer with Cotuit of the Cape Cod League, Zimmer watched his velocity jump this spring from the low-90s last summer to the mid-to-high-90s, in addition to his spike curveball and promising changeup that could become a plus pitch.  A good athlete with a prototypical pitcher’s body, Zimmer repeats his motion well and has shown solid control of the strike zone.  Zimmer is well-polished and should move quickly through the minor leagues, and has a strong probability of becoming a mid-rotation starting pitcher in his prime.  Zimmer should find himself off the board in the first seven picks, with an outside chance of going first overall.

Michael Wacha RHSP Texas A&M -> Wacha finds himself a small step behind the trio of Appel, Gausman, and Zimmer in the eyes of most scouts, but he has plenty to offer himself, with a big thin frame and impressive arsenal including a above-average fastball, plus changeup and below average curveball and slider.  The quality of his fastball and changeup and command of the strike zone should allow him to carve out a career as a #3-4 starter, and if he can develop one of his breaking pitches, he potentially could become a #2.

Marcus Stroman RHP Duke University -> Owner of perhaps the best fastball/breaking pitch combination of any pitcher in this year’s draft, Stroman possesses a mid-90s fastball and a devastating, wipeout slider that breaks powerfully downward like a split-finger.  Stroman has pitched as a starter this season at Duke, and has flashed a changeup and the beginnings of a cutter.  Unfortunately, most scouts believe Stroman’s future is as a closer due to his slight frame (5-9 180lbs.) and the lack of historical precedent for small right-handed starting pitchers achieving great major league success.  That said, Stroman’s repertoire and record of success will be enticing enough that some team will select him in the Top-20, with an outside chance of the Top-10.

Andrew Heaney LHSP Oklahoma State University -> Heaney is the top left-handed college pitcher in the draft as a proven 3-year starter at Oklahoma State, and possesses a solid, wiry frame with some projection remaining.  Heaney throws a good low-90s fastball, an above-average curveball and changeup, and owns impressive command of the strike zone.  The team that selects him in the first round will appreciate his successful career pitching in the Big-12, high probability of reaching the major leagues, and the potential that his fastball velocity could increase as his body matures.

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High School Pitchers

Lucas Giolito RHSP Studio City, California -> The biggest wild card in this year’s draft class, Giolito began this spring as a strong candidate to be the first high school right-handed pitcher ever selected first overall, but early in his season he injured a ligament in his pitching elbow, forcing him to miss most of his high school season.  According to media reports, he is now back throwing off flat ground.  In the past, Giolito has impressed scouts with his power mid-90s fastball that has reportedly touched 99mph, a demoralizing mid-80s curveball, and a major league average changeup.  Considering his repertoire and near-perfect pitcher’s frame,  based on talent Giolito should be selected among the top-3 picks overall but the questions surrounding his elbow and his rumored demands of a mammoth signing bonus make him the player to watch in this draft.

Max Fried LHSP Studio City, California -> A high school teammate of Lucas Giolito, Fried has distanced himself this spring as the top high school lefty in this draft, as his impressive low-90s fastball, a knee-buckling curveball, and impressive changeup give him three advanced, above-average pitches.  Fried possesses a nice, easy pitching motion, and has a big frame capable of adding weight as he ages, making him most everything you would want in a high school pitching prospect.  A polished lefty with the potential to be a #2/3 starter in the future should entice a team to select him in the top-12 picks, with a chance he could go in the top-5.

Lance McCullers Jr. RHSP Tampa, Florida -> The son of a former major league reliever, McCullers has a powerful arm with a fastball in the mid-to-high-90s, an impressive slider, and the makings of a solid changeup as well, though he rarely needs it in high school competition.  Although McCullers throws three pitches, the number scouts normally look for in any potential starting pitcher, the amount of energy he exerts in his delivery leads many to immediately label him a reliever.  Projected to be taken in the first round, the team selecting McCullers Jr. will appreciate his pedigree as the son of a big-leaguer and will believe in the development of his changeup and his future as a starter.

Lucas Sims RHSP Snellville, Georgia -> A member of various high school all-star teams in his career, Sims has a quiet and compact pitching motion and has a four pitch arsenal of a fastball, curveball, slider, and changeup.  The fastball lights up radar guns in the mid-90s with life, the slider has impressive, quick movement, and his slow curveball misses bats.  Sims is raw as one would expect a high school pitcher, but Sims has great potential to be an above-average starting pitcher, and should be taken in the 2^nd half of the first round.

Tomorrow in Day 3 of our 2012 MLB Draft Preview, I will  dig a little deeper to discuss other prospects worth knowing and I will introduce some of my favorite sleepers in this year’s draft class.  Thanks for reading!

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As the Major League Baseball Rule 4 draft (more commonly known as the MLB Amateur Draft) rapidly approaches on June 4-6, the draft coverage will be ramping up significantly here at NatsGM.  The 2012 draft will never be confused with the historically deep and talented 2011 draft, but as with each year, there are plenty of solid prospects and potential major leaguers to the teams that work the hardest to find them.  As the 2011 draft will be remembered for its depth of talented starting pitching, and 2010 and 2009 will be noted as the Bryce Harper and Stephen Strasburg drafts, this year’s edition will be known as the draft that saw the implementation of a new collective bargaining agreement signed last winter, limiting bonuses available to drafted players, amongst many other new rule changes.  How these new rules affect the draft is the biggest storyline entering this draft.

Will we see fewer high school players drafted this year than in past years?  Will fewer high school kids sign, preferring to try the junior college ranks which allows the player to be eligible for the draft each year?  Or will these high school athletes that do not sign opt for 4-year colleges, and as a consequence, play another sport besides baseball, limiting the attention focused on improving his skills.  Or even worse, will these young men decide to play another sport entirely?  If this happens, will we see a depletion of athletes playing baseball, which would be terrible long-term for the game, and will we see fewer skilled baseball players overall, as players in general are better off developing their skills in the minor leagues rather than in college baseball.

Finally, will we see teams draft college seniors, whom have little to no leverage in contract negotiations, more highly than perhaps their talents warrant as teams try to shift signing bonus dollars away from these players to other players with stronger bargaining positions?  Only time will tell, but I am anxious to see how these new rules affect individual team’s draft strategies next week and I am curious how these rules affect the quality of baseball in the major leagues over the next few decades.

In Part 1 today, I will preview some of the best hitters available next Monday.  Obviously there are plenty of other batters that are not mentioned, but these are the best batters I have watched in preparation for the 2012 draft.

College Hitters

Mike Zunino Catcher University of Florida -> The consensus top collegiate hitter in this year’s draft, Zunino projects as an above-average defensive catcher with a solid bat, capable of hitting for both average and power.  A three-year starter at Florida, Zunino should move quickly through the minor leagues and has the potential to be a future All-Star in his prime.  Zunino figures to be drafted amongst the first 5 picks next week.

Deven Marrero Shortstop Arizona State University -> Marrero began this season as the only challenger to Zunino as the top collegiate position player, but Deven has suffered a terrible case of draft-itis this spring and has failed to hit.  Marrero will stay a shortstop in professional baseball and the team that drafts him will believe in his bat and that his performance his first two years in college and his impressive summer stints in Cape Cod and Team USA are more reflective of his true abilities.  Even accounting for Marrero’s subpar season, he should be drafted within the first 20 picks in the draft, with a chance of going in the top-10.

Richie Shaffer 3B/1B Clemson University -> A quality all-around hitter in a draft year void of solid bats, Shaffer has solid power in his athletic frame and possesses a strong throwing arm.  Questions linger if he will remain at third base as a professional, some speculate a move to right field or first base, but his productive bat with solid power should entice a team to gamble on his bat within the first 20 picks.

Stephen Piscotty 3B/1B Stanford University -> One of the few Stanford hitters in recent seasons not to succumb to the infamous “Stanford swing change” (reference Kenny Diekroeger and Austin Wilson, amongst others), Piscotty has a strong track record of success in his three seasons at Stanford and led the Cape Cod League in batting last summer.  Like Richie Shaffer mentioned above, there is a strong chance that Piscotty will not remain a third baseman professionally, likely shifting to an outfield corner because of his strong throwing arm and reasonable speed.  The team that drafts Piscotty in the middle of the 1^st round will be focused on his track record of success and belief that he will develop some power as he matures.

Victor Roache OF Georgia Southern -> Roache entered the season with the reputation as one of the top power hitters in college baseball after hitting 30 home runs last year as a sophomore, then went to the Cape Cod league last summer and was quite impressive outside of a late season slump.  Unfortunately Roache broke his left wrist early this season, leaving teams to question how this injury will affect him going forward.  Roache is an interesting name amongst the scouting community, as his supporters see him as a power slugging corner outfielder (he reminds me of former Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Greg Vaughn), while his detractors fear his swing-and-miss tendencies and profile as a right-handed hitting left fielder.  The team that drafts him will believe in his power translating to professional baseball and will have scouted him heavily last year.

Nolan Fontana Shortstop University of Florida -> Fontana has been the starting shortstop and leadoff hitter at Florida since arriving as a freshman, and has been one of the steadiest and most productive players in college baseball the past three seasons.  A terrific defensive shortstop with a below-average throwing arm, some scouts fear he will move to second base as a professional, decreasing his value.  A career leadoff hitter with a solid track record of getting on base and some emerging power, the team that drafts him around picks #20-40 will project him as a top-of-the-order hitter and their shortstop of the future.
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Tyler Naquin OF Texas A&M -> Perhaps the best hitter for average in this draft class, Naquin also has a powerful throwing arm and has been extraordinarily productive as a collegiate hitter in his career, leading the Big 12 in hitting the past two years.  The questions surrounding Naquin involve if he is a good enough athlete and skilled enough defensively to handle being an everyday center fielder.  His detractors feel he does not have enough power to be a right fielder and would be inadequate as a center fielder, forcing on him the label of a tweener.  The team that drafts Naquin in the back half of round 1 will view him as a strong leadoff hitter with the tools to develop into an adequate center fielder.

High School Hitters

Byron Buxton OF Baxley, Georgia –> A strong contender to be selected 1^st overall, Buxton has elite speed, and above-average tools across the board, though some scouts do question his ability to hit for average.  He has faced relatively weak competition in the rural areas of Georgia in his high school career, but his package of tools and his upside as a plus defensive center fielder with potential to be an excellent hitter will be difficult for the Astros, Twins, and Mariners to pass on at the top of the draft.

Carlos Correa SS/3B Puerto Rico –> Expected to be the highest player ever drafted from Puerto Rico (the current record is #17 overall), Correa has prototypical size, above-average speed, and a cannon for an arm.  Currently a shortstop, Correa is expected to fill out as he matures, making third base his likely position in the major leagues.  With solid to plus tools across the board, Correa is expected to be drafted between picks #5-8, with the potential to be drafted even higher if a team believes he will remain at shortstop.

Albert Almora OF Hialeah Gardens, Florida -> A natural center fielder with above-average tools, Almora has long been a well-known name among scouts pointing toward this draft.  Almora does not possess elite speed for center field, but his strong throwing arm, natural instincts, and ability to get solid jumps on fly balls make him a certainty to remain in center field.  His defensive skills, in addition to a solid bat with developing power, should find Almora off the board within the first ten selections.

Gavin Cecchini SS Lake Charles, Louisiana -> The brother of hyped Boston Red Sox prospect Garin Cecchini, Gavin has quickly made a name for himself as a solid-hitting shortstop with the athleticism and arm to remain there as a professional.  While he may not have the highest ceiling, his instincts in the middle infield and polished skills gives him one of the highest floors in this high school class, making him a strong possibility to be selected in the middle of the first round.

Corey Seager SS/3B Concord, North Carolina -> The brother of Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager, Corey is every bit as strong of a prospect as his brother.  Kyle spent three seasons at North Carolina honing his craft, while brother Corey will likely be drafted highly enough to pass on college and start his professional career.  Seager is expected to move to third base as he matures, but his solid left-handed swing and developing power gives him a similar profile to his brother, with the potential for more power.  Seager should be selected somewhere in the first round.

Tomorrow I will return with Part 2, a preview of the best collegiate and high school  pitchers available in the 2012 MLB Draft.

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In a rather freak incident behind home plate Saturday night, Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos caught his cleat in the turf,  tearing the ACL in his right knee which requires probable season-ending surgery.  Although Ramos was having a down season thus far defensively, his bat was beginning to warm up, as he was hitting .265/.354/.398 with three home runs, and his absence from the bottom of the lineup will further weaken an already struggling lineup.  Jesus Flores will now become the starting catcher, and the Nationals have summoned catcher Sandy Leon from Double-A Harrisburg to replace Ramos on the active roster.

Sandy Leon, 23, has long held the reputation as an elite, defensive-first catcher with an underwhelming bat, as evidenced by his career .249/.326/.334 batting line and 11 total home runs in 1,201 minor league at-bats, giving him the profile of a potential major league backup.  However, Leon stood out to me when I visited spring training in March as his swing appeared shorter, quicker, and more compact from previous years and he was punishing the baseball.  Those improvements have carried over from Viera as he has continued to swing the bat well, batting .319/.356/.457 in Harrisburg over 94 at-bats.  Leon will be a below-average hitter with very little power in the major leagues; that said, his defensive skills behind the plate are tremendous and his ability to catch and throw is top-notch, as he has thrown out 46% of attempting baserunners in the minors.  Certainly Leon could use an additional 500+ minor league at-bats to further develop as a hitter, but his defense should prove an immediate asset for the Nationals pitching staff.

The Nationals continue to suffer more than their fair share of injuries to their starters, and this lengthy injury to Wilson Ramos will be difficult for the team to overcome.  Although Flores and Leon are every bit the defensive equal of Ramos, if not a slight upgrade, the team will miss Ramos’ raw power and ability to make contact lower in the batting order.  The mounting injuries at critical positions (Closer, Left Field, Right Field, Catcher, etc.) and their cumulative effects are beginning to catch up with the Nationals and I fear one more injury will be the difference between making and missing the playoffs this fall.  As Mike Morse did last season when given significant playing time, Jesus Flores has a golden opportunity to flourish as a starter, and how he responds to this challenge will be a deciding factor in the Nationals quest for the playoffs.  No question the team will feel an impact from this injury, but I am convinced the tag-team of Flores and Leon will be outstanding defensively and provide enough offense to minimize the impact of the loss of Wilson Ramos.

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