Kalapse Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 QUOTE (steveno89 @ Apr 12, 2017 -> 01:56 PM) Smith has had a strong season, but highly doubtful that a college 1B would be selected #1 overall. I don't believe that it has happened before Adrian Gonzalez was a prep 1B but a 1B none the less. Same for Harold Baines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 QUOTE (bmags @ Apr 12, 2017 -> 08:36 AM) Who could blame them. No way I'd go HS pitcher #1 after the 2014 draft. Look at all the issues with Tyler Kolek. From the Twins' history, you have Prior (granted, a collegian) vs. Mauer, which worked out extremely well for Minnesota the first half of his career. Colt Griffin and Luke Hochevar also come to mind. Hochevar was drafted first overall out of Fort Worth in 2006. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySox Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Apr 12, 2017 -> 05:50 PM) Good grief, Haseley is putting up some numbers. Yea. I haven't heard much on him yet this year. I wonder if there is a consensus on him moving up draft boards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySox Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Michael Lananna @mlananna McKay gets most of the love, but @UVABaseball two-way star Adam Haseley is having a sensational year, too: .402/.503/.697, 10 HR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCsoxfan Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 (edited) Just watching the NC State vs UNC game now. Not overly impressed by Jb Bukauskas. Maybe a 4-5 or reliever? Maybe I'm missing something. Warmoth is a nice little player but I can't see him sticking at SS in terms of range and arm. NC States LHP Sean Adler looks really good. Big left handed with a nice ability to change speeds and keeps hitters off balanced Edited April 15, 2017 by NCsoxfan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySox Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 Frankie Piliere @FPiliereD1 Not many hitters generate the type of life off the barrel that Haseley does. Tremendous spring continues Virginia Baseball @UVABaseball HOME RUN! Adam Haseley pulls solo homer into the right-field bullpen, his team-leading 11th blast of the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySox Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 Kyle Wright for Vandy finally looking like the guy that was supposed to be the best college arm in the class. Hope he keeps it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 QUOTE (DirtySox @ Apr 15, 2017 -> 01:12 AM) Frankie Piliere @FPiliereD1 Not many hitters generate the type of life off the barrel that Haseley does. Tremendous spring continues Virginia Baseball @UVABaseball HOME RUN! Adam Haseley pulls solo homer into the right-field bullpen, his team-leading 11th blast of the year. He's my hope for Sox pick, but have a feeling he's playing himself into top 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daa84 Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 (edited) QUOTE (DirtySox @ Apr 14, 2017 -> 08:14 PM) Kyle Wright for Vandy finally looking like the guy that was supposed to be the best college arm in the class. Hope he keeps it up. Last night was as good as ive seen him. Probably as good a performance any vandy pitcher i've seen not named price (9IP 2 H 13 K on only 99 pitches vs Florida). He had a rough start to the year which was looking like it may have dropped him out of the top 10, but last nights performance may have bumped him back in...a few more solid outings and he will likely be gone when we pick Edited April 15, 2017 by daa84 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySox Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 QUOTE (NCsoxfan @ Apr 14, 2017 -> 06:55 PM) Just watching the NC State vs UNC game now. Not overly impressed by Jb Bukauskas. Maybe a 4-5 or reliever? Maybe I'm missing something. Warmoth is a nice little player but I can't see him sticking at SS in terms of range and arm. NC States LHP Sean Adler looks really good. Big left handed with a nice ability to change speeds and keeps hitters off balanced You are probably missing something on JB. He will be one of the first college arms off the board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggsmaggs Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 The more I read about Adam Haseley (UVA), the more he is my top realistic prospect at pick 11 over Pavin Smith. Terrific K/BB ratio (almost 1/2), strong power numbers and apparently a legitimate CF prospect. He is the guy I want at 11 currently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveno89 Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 QUOTE (raBBit @ Apr 17, 2017 -> 01:04 PM) Haseley won't make it to the Sox at this rate. He's definitely the guy I like in the early going though. Agreed, it's doubtful Haseley will fall out of the top ten picks at this point Wright is likely putting himself back into the top 10 with recent stronger performances Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveno89 Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 QUOTE (raBBit @ Apr 17, 2017 -> 01:04 PM) Haseley won't make it to the Sox at this rate. He's definitely the guy I like in the early going though. Pavin Smith might have played himself into the top 10, but his bat and approach seem very refined He could be a quick to the majors college bat. Some scouts feel he might be able to play in the outfield, and his defense at first base rates very well Jordon Adell scream boom or bust prospect, I'd almost rather go with a closer to the majors talent that could help us sooner rather than later All really depends on who is available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySox Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 QUOTE (steveno89 @ Apr 18, 2017 -> 09:34 AM) Pavin Smith might have played himself into the top 10, but his bat and approach seem very refined He could be a quick to the majors college bat. Some scouts feel he might be able to play in the outfield, and his defense at first base rates very well Jordon Adell scream boom or bust prospect, I'd almost rather go with a closer to the majors talent that could help us sooner rather than later All really depends on who is available Lots of bats both college and prep have helium lately. Hasely, Smith, Beck, Hiura. One should be around for the Sox or they possibly could get some great value on a pitcher that falls in their lap. Though my preference is a hitter at this point all things being equal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveno89 Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 QUOTE (DirtySox @ Apr 18, 2017 -> 11:05 AM) Lots of bats both college and prep have helium lately. Hasely, Smith, Beck, Hiura. One should be around for the Sox or they possibly could get some great value on a pitcher that falls in their lap. Though my preference is a hitter at this point all things being equal. I'm right there with you Greene, Kendall, Lewis, Faedo, Wright, Bukauskas, McKay, Hasely all figure to be off the board before the Sox pick Smith, Beck, Hiura, Houck, Lange, Adell, Hall, Enlow, Gore, Rogers all may be available though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boopa1219 Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share Posted April 18, 2017 QUOTE (steveno89 @ Apr 18, 2017 -> 09:34 AM) Jordon Adell scream boom or bust prospect, I'd almost rather go with a closer to the majors talent that could help us sooner rather than later If you are rebuilding, why are you looking for players who are closest to the majors? That doesn't make any sense to me. The Sox need to add as much talent into their system as they possibly can. So that means they should be looking at guys with high ceilings, Adell certainly has one of the biggest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 QUOTE (Joshua Strong @ Apr 18, 2017 -> 11:50 AM) If you are rebuilding, why are you looking for players who are closest to the majors? That doesn't make any sense to me. The Sox need to add as much talent into their system as they possibly can. So that means they should be looking at guys with high ceilings, Adell certainly has one of the biggest. A lot of people think our window to contention is going to be really short. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveno89 Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 18, 2017 -> 12:07 PM) A lot of people think our window to contention is going to be really short. I am not against a high school player at #11 overall Adell's hit tool scares me, as I think of when the Sox drafted Courtney Hawkins as the toolsy high schooler out of Texas The hit tool never came around and now Hawkins is essentially a non-prospect I think the Sox will look to a college position player or pitcher for the first round Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boopa1219 Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share Posted April 18, 2017 QUOTE (steveno89 @ Apr 18, 2017 -> 12:13 PM) I am not against a high school player at #11 overall Adell's hit tool scares me, as I think of when the Sox drafted Courtney Hawkins as the toolsy high schooler out of Texas The hit tool never came around and now Hawkins is essentially a non-prospect I think the Sox will look to a college position player or pitcher for the first round That was a different org, lots of new people in the development department Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boopa1219 Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share Posted April 18, 2017 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 18, 2017 -> 12:07 PM) A lot of people think our window to contention is going to be really short. I don't subscribe to that and I believe Hahn when he says that things are not going to be rushed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySox Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Frankie Piliere @FPiliereD1 Pavin Smith has been to the plate 171 times this spring and has struck out 5 times & homered 10 times. Best pure hitter in the country Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveno89 Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 QUOTE (Joshua Strong @ Apr 18, 2017 -> 12:23 PM) That was a different org, lots of new people in the development department Different since 2012? I have my doubts When is the last time the White Sox took a high school position player and successfully got him to the major leagues? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 QUOTE (steveno89 @ Apr 19, 2017 -> 09:34 AM) Different since 2012? I have my doubts When is the last time the White Sox took a high school position player and successfully got him to the major leagues? Trayce Thompson? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveno89 Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Apr 19, 2017 -> 09:39 AM) Trayce Thompson? Perhaps, although I'd consider Thompson to be a AAAA player at this point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 QUOTE (steveno89 @ Apr 19, 2017 -> 10:29 AM) Perhaps, although I'd consider Thompson to be a AAAA player at this point Eh he's a major league platoon/4th OF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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