The 31st Team

[dasox24]

Deininger was one of a few players who was left out of Baseball America's Prospect Handbook. Here's his scouting report: (sorry if this was already posted, but I looked and it doesn't seem like it has been)

 

Todd Deininger, rhp, White Sox

Born: Sept. 4, 1981. Ht.: 6-3. Wt.: 200. Bats: R. Throws: R. School: Texas A&M. Career Transactions: Selected by White Sox in ninth round of 2002 draft; signed June 9, 2002.

There's nothing White Sox fans like better than sticking it to the Cubs. They've got a chance with Deininger, a native of nearby Joliet who opted to attend Texas A&M after the Cubs picked him in 1999's fifth round. He showed a lightning-quick arm and a 94-95 mph fastball in the Cape Cod League in 2001 but didn't look as good with the Aggies. Deininger has pitched well as a pro and was turned into a starter last June. His fastball sits more in the low 90s these days, but it's tough to hit because it has so much life. Its movement also makes it difficult for Deininger to command at times. He also throws a hard slider. He'll have to refine his command and his changeup to stay in the rotation. The Sox hope Brian Miller and Deininger can do for high Class A Winston-Salem this year what Kris Honel and Ryan Wing did in 2003.

 

Here's the link to the whole article if anyone wants to read it:

http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/featu...0931stteam.html

[MurcieOne]

this kid is pretty good, if he's our 31st best... were in pretty good shape.

[Chisoxfn]

this kid is pretty good, if he's our 31st best... were in pretty good shape.

Mark - I think I speak for both of us when I say, he's better then 31.

 

This kid has good stuff and to me has a pretty high ceiling. I personally rate him in the top 20.

[santo=dorf]

I went to High School with him. I think he's a cousin of one of my friends.