SoxAce Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 QUOTE(fathom @ Jun 7, 2007 -> 06:30 PM) He's from Homewood-Flossmoor. He's a HUGE Sox fan. That's good news. He'll probably overacheive and become a stud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 The guys on MLB.com like what we've done so far with Poreda, Griffith, and Ely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonik22 Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 QUOTE(SoxFan1 @ Jun 7, 2007 -> 06:31 PM) The guys on MLB.com like what we've done so far with Poreda, Griffith, and Ely. Then they talk about Porcello like he's GOD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 BTW, it's pronounced E-Lie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSGuy406 Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Scouting report on Ely here: http://www.southsidesox.com/comments/2007/...1/24912/107#107 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Round 3, Pick 119 RHP John Ely, Miami (OH) Ely, the third straight pitcher picked by the Sox, is more like former Sox first rounders Lance Broadway and Kyle McCulloch. Known as a "solid pitcher" who is a fierce competitor, Ely throws a fastball around 92 mph, as well as a changeup and a curve. The fastball and the changeup are his best pitches, while his curve is still developing. Ely also owns a somewhat violent throwing motion that makes him harder to hit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 QUOTE(fathom @ Jun 8, 2007 -> 09:29 AM) Wow, I called that, but in the 2nd round I thought. I know a lot about him. Good things I hope fathom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddy Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 QUOTE(fathom @ Jun 7, 2007 -> 06:34 PM) BTW, it's pronounced E-Lie as opposed to....? ellie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Angel Morales could become a good one for Minnesota. IMO, Minnesota's draft has been pretty bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 QUOTE(Heads22 @ Jun 7, 2007 -> 06:34 PM) Round 3, Pick 119 RHP John Ely, Miami (OH) Ely, the third straight pitcher picked by the Sox, is more like former Sox first rounders Lance Broadway and Kyle McCulloch. Known as a "solid pitcher" who is a fierce competitor, Ely throws a fastball around 92 mph, as well as a changeup and a curve. Thank you, FutureSox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteSoxfan1986 Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 76. John Ely, rhp School: Miami (Ohio). Class: Jr. B-T: R-R. Ht.: 6-1. Wt.: 190. Birthdate: 5/13/86. Scouting Report: Ely can't fill out a uniform or light up a radar gun as well as his Miami teammate Connor Graham can, but he has outperformed Graham in college and in the Cape Cod League and has a better chance to be a major league starter. Ely is just 6-foot-1 and 190 pounds, and he has a head jerk in his maximum-effort delivery. His stuff is hard to argue with, however. His 89-94 mph fastball and his vastly improved changeup both qualify as plus pitches, and his curve is an average offering. Though he lacks smooth mechanics, he throws strikes and has a resilient arm that never has given him problems. His delivery also gives him deception that makes him harder to hit. Ely also is an intense competitor who helped his cause by pitching a complete-game seven-hitter at Texas in March. Though Graham scores better in what the NFL would call "measurables," Ely should get drafted slightly ahead of him, probably in the second round. W L ERA G SV IP H BB SO 7 3 2.94 12 0 89 83 21 81 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 QUOTE(Reddy @ Jun 7, 2007 -> 11:34 PM) as opposed to....? ellie? If you're watching the video, they pronounced it L-E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddy Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 QUOTE(fathom @ Jun 7, 2007 -> 06:37 PM) If you're watching the video, they pronounced it L-E i'm not but... thats just dumb. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 QUOTE(Heads22 @ Jun 7, 2007 -> 06:34 PM) Round 3, Pick 119 RHP John Ely, Miami (OH) Round 3, Pick 119 RHP John Ely, Miami (OH) Ely, the third straight pitcher picked by the Sox, is more like former Sox first rounders Lance Broadway and Kyle McCulloch. Known as a "solid pitcher" who is a fierce competitor, Ely throws a fastball around 92 mph, as well as a changeup and a curve. The fastball and the changeup are his best pitches, while his curve is still developing. Ely also owns a somewhat violent throwin motion that makes him harder to hit. He already throws harder than both of them. 89-94 supposedly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 So refreshing to have a 1 minute clock to make a pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Jun 7, 2007 -> 11:34 PM) Good things I hope fathom. I'll be surprised if he ever makes the majors. It's still a solid pick for that slot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 It may just be me, but BasseballChannels host sounds like Zach Braff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddy Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 lol he freakin spazzes out after his follow through. pretty funny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.J. Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Next pick at 149... Who do you want to be there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSGuy406 Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Looks like the Cubs just drafted a guy whose potential is a worse version of David Eckstein. Ick. QUOTE(R.J. @ Jun 7, 2007 -> 11:41 PM) Next pick at 149... Who do you want to be there? Middlebrooks, without a doubt. I really would've loved for Harvey to fall to the Sox with that latest pick -- I really think the Sox might have grabbed him. That's too bad, but... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beautox Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 QUOTE(R.J. @ Jun 7, 2007 -> 05:41 PM) Next pick at 149... Who do you want to be there? Peavey, McGeary, Middlebrooks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.J. Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Middlebrooks will probably go 148 and I'll smash my skull through this monitor. I really wouldn't mind yet another pitcher if the right one is there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 QUOTE(beautox @ Jun 7, 2007 -> 06:44 PM) Peavey, McGeary, Middlebrooks? I'm down for a guy named Peavey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 QUOTE(SoxAce @ Jun 7, 2007 -> 03:45 PM) I'll say this. Our scouting department has been money in the later rounds the past few seasons. Just not the first round. ^^^^^^^^^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3E8 Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Sickles ranked Middlebrooks as the 11th best hitter in this draft. I guess he didn't play in one of the stronger Texas HS conferences. I'm not sure why he keeps slipping. He was supposed to be a steal in the 2nd round... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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