Heads22 Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Gage, do a writeup on pick 71 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Sox coming up. Twins on the clock right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 QUOTE (Heads22 @ Jun 9, 2009 -> 06:39 PM) Gage, do a writeup on pick 71 Can't, watching the laker game with the women while also covering the draft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderBolt Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 You can put us on the board!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearSox Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jun 9, 2009 -> 08:38 PM) Who knows. UCLA usually keeps there guys for the most part, that said, he wasn't slated to go necessarily this early, partly because of his committ and the fact that he still has a lot to learn, but his tools grade out well. My guess is the Sox have talked to him and know he wants to play. They are usually very good at feeling out these kind of guys. I also think this makes it more likely we see them grab a tougher sign eventually. If he doesn't sign, we get the 62 pick next year, right? Or just a comp pick between rounds 3 and 4? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Gimme someone good here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearSox Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Sox pick coming up in a minute... Billy Bullock picked by the Twins, he could have been a guy the White Sox were targeting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderBolt Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 White Sox select a LHP David Holmberg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Looks like a nice pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderBolt Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Kid has a fastball, curve and a change. Ankiel-like body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 (edited) Underwhelming pick, as he has a pretty pedestrian fastball. BA had him projected as 3rd/4th round talent, FWIW. Edited June 10, 2009 by fathom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Prep lefty, 6-4, 205. Not great velocity currently, but he's got 3 good pitches already and a very good feel for pitching. Looks to have a projectable body so he might be able to add velocity. Sox are clearly sticking to there MO though, in the sense that they aren't breaking the bank on anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Our next pick is #102. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearSox Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Sounds like a soft tossing lefty out of high school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 You just get the very next pick in the draft BearSox, so we'd get 64 or whatever it would be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderBolt Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 "The basics have been working, getting ahead," Holmberg said. "Ideally I like to try and bust hitters inside with the fastball, get their eyes going pretty fast. If they're behind a little with their swing I'll go with the same thing, fastball in. Then I'll change speeds with a changeup out or curveball down. That's ideal." His fourth start came on Friday, March 14, against in-town rival Charlotte High. Though he only went 5 2/3 innings, he struck out 13 and allowed just three hits. So, in four starts, Holmberg has pitched 23 2/3 innings, walked 10, allowed eight hits and struck out 56—meaning just 15 of his outs have not been recorded by strikeouts. He's also allowed three runs, only one of them earned. Holmberg is committed to Florida and is No. 52 on the Baseball America High School Top 100. "Ever since I've been a little guy I've always been a Florida guy," Holmberg said. "I like what (Florida head coach Kevin) O'Sullivan has done." Holmberg's fastball sits consistently at 87-88 mph, but can touch 91. He also has a very good curveball that has two-plane break and has shown feel for a changeup. At 6-foot-3, 220 pounds his body has some projection left that could lead to a little bit more velocity, though he'll rely on continuing to command his fastball and use it to set up his curve. http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/high-...009/267784.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasox24 Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 9, 2009 -> 08:42 PM) Underwhelming pick, as he has a pretty pedestrian fastball. I immediately think of Justin Edwards when I think of this pick. Florida prep pitcher without overpowering stuff. Let's hope this one works out a bit better. There goes Walla, Jason. I'm sure you're a bit disappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jun 10, 2009 -> 01:42 AM) Sox are clearly sticking to there MO though, in the sense that they aren't breaking the bank on anyone. So disappointing, especially when you're going into rebuilding mode. Brewers with a great pick in Walla. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearSox Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Here's Thompson's scouting report: http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/events/draft/y2009/...ontent=thompson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearSox Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Real good pick by the Brewers... Wish we would went with Walla. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 QUOTE (BearSox @ Jun 9, 2009 -> 06:42 PM) Sounds like a soft tossing lefty out of high school. He'd do well against the Sox, don't know how he'd be pitching for them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Backham looks like he has a pretty decent arm out there at 3rd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 http://macksmets.blogspot.com/2009/06/poss...-lhp-david.html David Holmberg - Port Charlotte HS… 6-4, 215… #31 in the state of Florida according to Prospectswire.com… #51 on Baseball America's list of Top 100 High School Prospects… led the state last season with 114 strikeouts and was 6-1 with a 0.70 ERA… over the last four games of the season, struck out 58 in 29 innings with a personal-best of 16 against Southeast… 5/15 from Sickles mock: 48. Los Angeles (AL) - David Holmberg, LHP, Port Charlotte HS (FL) - When looking for a prep pitcher with good upside, look no farther than Florida. Holmberg's had a solid senior season, neither helping nor hurting his draft stock. Fr. http://www.perfectgame.org/: David Holmberg is a 2009 LHP with a 6'4'', 215 lb. frame from Port Charlotte, FL who attends Port Charlotte. Holmberg is a big strong MLB build, very good direction, repeats delivery, throws easy, good curveball spin, deep 2 plane break, potential plus curveball, plus command potential, throws downhill, pitches high 80's touching 90, likes to throw fastball in, broke bats, maintains velo well, top level LHP prospect. Also shows power at the plate with strength in swing. He has signed with Florida Fr. http://www.pgcrosschecker.com/ - David Holmberg is a jumbo-sized lefty from Port Charlotte High School who has signed with the University of Florida. This is my first look at him and I would grade his pitchability at the top of the high school class. His raw stuff isn’t at that first-round level, but his maturity, command, and poise most definitely are. I can see Holmberg getting early-round consideration, perhaps sandwich or second. At 6-3, 230, Holmberg has a pear shape with thick hips and legs. His shoulders are broad but sloped. He’s very strong in his leg and core muscles, which are truly the drivers when it comes to pitching. That combined with easy over-the-top arm-action leads me to believe Holmberg will be able to pitch a lot of innings. Holmberg has a high-kick, well-balanced delivery that he repeats well. He’s mostly a two-pitch pitcher, fastball and curve. Holmberg threw in the 87-89 MPH range for most of his seven innings of work in a 1-0 victory over Mike Ohlman’s Lakewood Ranch Mustangs. I don’t see the velocity improving much by age 23, but he should be able to maintain it over the long pro season every five days. What makes his fastball really work is its late boring action and his command. He struck out twelve and walked only one. Holmberg yielded only two hits (both to Ohlman). His boring fastball proved difficult to square. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderBolt Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Still find it hard to believe that a hitter like Chris Dominguez is getting no love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 #51 on BA's list of top 100 high schoolers earlier in the season. Not sure where he ranks currently. In fact, went right where he was slated, lots of mocks had him going in the 2nd round, Sickels on 5/15 had him going 51 to the Angels. Below are various reports that I found on the web. Sounds interesting. Like that he has good movement and he at least maintains his velocity. 5/15 from Sickles mock: 48. Los Angeles (AL) - David Holmberg, LHP, Port Charlotte HS (FL) - When looking for a prep pitcher with good upside, look no farther than Florida. Holmberg's had a solid senior season, neither helping nor hurting his draft stock. Fr. http://www.perfectgame.org/: David Holmberg is a 2009 LHP with a 6'4'', 215 lb. frame from Port Charlotte, FL who attends Port Charlotte. Holmberg is a big strong MLB build, very good direction, repeats delivery, throws easy, good curveball spin, deep 2 plane break, potential plus curveball, plus command potential, throws downhill, pitches high 80's touching 90, likes to throw fastball in, broke bats, maintains velo well, top level LHP prospect. Also shows power at the plate with strength in swing. He has signed with Florida Fr. http://www.pgcrosschecker.com/ - David Holmberg is a jumbo-sized lefty from Port Charlotte High School who has signed with the University of Florida. This is my first look at him and I would grade his pitchability at the top of the high school class. His raw stuff isn’t at that first-round level, but his maturity, command, and poise most definitely are. I can see Holmberg getting early-round consideration, perhaps sandwich or second. At 6-3, 230, Holmberg has a pear shape with thick hips and legs. His shoulders are broad but sloped. He’s very strong in his leg and core muscles, which are truly the drivers when it comes to pitching. That combined with easy over-the-top arm-action leads me to believe Holmberg will be able to pitch a lot of innings. Holmberg has a high-kick, well-balanced delivery that he repeats well. He’s mostly a two-pitch pitcher, fastball and curve. Holmberg threw in the 87-89 MPH range for most of his seven innings of work in a 1-0 victory over Mike Ohlman’s Lakewood Ranch Mustangs. I don’t see the velocity improving much by age 23, but he should be able to maintain it over the long pro season every five days. What makes his fastball really work is its late boring action and his command. He struck out twelve and walked only one. Holmberg yielded only two hits (both to Ohlman). His boring fastball proved difficult to square. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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