southsider2k5 Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/future-sox...urth-round.html Kyle McMillen Drafted in Fourth Round Dan Santaromita on 06.07.11 at 1:10 PM | no comments | The White Sox continued the run on right-handed college pitching with the selection of Kent State's Kyle McMillen at 141. McMillen wasn't the top pitching prospect on Kent State's staff (that honor goes to Andrew Chafin, who went 43rd to Arizon), but he is a well-rated arm for a fourth round selection. McMillen comes in at 94 on Baseball America's draft rankings, the second highest among the South Siders' early picks and only two slots behind first pick Keenyn Walker. BA says he has low 90s velocity with an improving slider and could have gone in the first three rounds. Kyle McMillen The 6-2, 200 pound right-hander was Kent State's closer this year on a top 25 team. In 28 relief appearances McMillen totaled 18 saves with a 1.80 ERA. He struck out 31 with 12 walks and 18 hits (1 HR) in 30 innings. McMillen pitched in the Cape Cod League this summer, catching scouts' attention there despite poor results. He pitched for Cotuit and posted a 5.87 ERA in 15.1 innings. He struck out 10, walked 13 and allowed 21 hits. His first two years at Kent State, he was a two-way player, even hitting .354 as a sophomore. As a pitcher, he struggled with control before this year. He focused on pitching as a junior and it showed in the results. The Sox third round pick, Jeff Soptic, also profiles as a reliever. This can be viewed as taking lower upside picks, but both pitchers have good velocity and are well-rated by scouts. Read more: http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/future-sox...l#ixzz1OcFBpHlv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 scottmerkin Scott Merkin Walker wants to sign but staying consistent as a hometown kid committed to Utah."I definitely want to sign and start my career in pro ball . scottmerkin Scott Merkin ... but another year in school won’t hurt. It’s really whatever to me, but I definitely want to sign." More to come on whitesox.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eminor3rd Posted June 7, 2011 Author Share Posted June 7, 2011 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 7, 2011 -> 03:22 PM) scottmerkin Scott Merkin Walker wants to sign but staying consistent as a hometown kid committed to Utah."I definitely want to sign and start my career in pro ball . scottmerkin Scott Merkin ... but another year in school won’t hurt. It’s really whatever to me, but I definitely want to sign." More to come on whitesox.com Sounds like he wants to sign but his coach/agent/parents don't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 So how many people here are hoping that Walker does NOT sign, and goes to Utah instead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OilCan Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 From Sickles: http://www.minorleagueball.com/2011/6/7/22...sis-and-opinion 1-47) White Sox: Keenyn Walker, OF, Central Arizona JC: Blazing speed and greatly improved hitting skills, along with a solid glove, push him to the top of the White Sox draft list. I like Walker a LOT and he was on my list of players who could go earlier than expected. He's got some risk, but the reward could be huge. This makes me feel A LOT BETTER about picking him. Welcome to the org Keenyn!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OilCan Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Jun 7, 2011 -> 05:15 PM) Sounds like he wants to sign but his coach/agent/parents don't SHOW ME THE MONEY!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 QUOTE (OilCan @ Jun 7, 2011 -> 07:34 PM) SHOW ME THE MONEY!!!!!!! Bingo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 (edited) Yahoo Sports on Walker The Pick: Keenyn Walker, OF. The Buzz: If there was a more ho-hum day for any prospect, it was Walker, who has been drafted each of the last three years now. His stock has improved each time from the mid-30s, to mid-teens, and now into the sandwich picks. The Sox like his potential to be a top of the order hitter, but he has been slow to develop his batter's eye. The ceiling is fairly low for this pick and does not excite very much. Edited June 8, 2011 by Soxfest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 QUOTE (Soxfest @ Jun 7, 2011 -> 10:17 PM) Yahoo Sports on Walker The Pick: Keenyn Walker, OF. The Buzz: If there was a more ho-hum day for any prospect, it was Walker, who has been drafted each of the last three years now. His stock has improved each time from the mid-30s, to mid-teens, and now into the sandwich picks. The Sox like his potential to be a top of the order hitter, but he has been slow to develop his batter's eye. The ceiling is fairly low for this pick and does not excite very much. lol. I really don't care if he signs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigruss Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 QUOTE (Soxfest @ Jun 7, 2011 -> 10:17 PM) Yahoo Sports on Walker The Pick: Keenyn Walker, OF. The Buzz: If there was a more ho-hum day for any prospect, it was Walker, who has been drafted each of the last three years now. His stock has improved each time from the mid-30s, to mid-teens, and now into the sandwich picks. The Sox like his potential to be a top of the order hitter, but he has been slow to develop his batter's eye. The ceiling is fairly low for this pick and does not excite very much. Actually it went from mid-teens to 30's and now to supplemental. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 QUOTE (JoeCoolMan24 @ Jun 7, 2011 -> 10:28 PM) So how many people here are hoping that Walker does NOT sign, and goes to Utah instead? If that happens, someone better be fired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Zelig Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 7, 2011 -> 10:53 PM) If that happens, someone better be fired. Was anybody fired the last 2 times he was drafted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 7, 2011 -> 10:53 PM) If that happens, someone better be fired. Pretty much. We're not talking about some premium talent here. But I'm certainly not going to be checking every day to see if he's signed yet. Bust of a pick and a horrible draft overall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 QUOTE (Leonard Zelig @ Jun 8, 2011 -> 04:54 AM) Was anybody fired the last 2 times he was drafted? Probably not, but he also wasn't the team's first pick. You cannot pick a player in the spot we were in without knowing you can lock him up fairly easily. With this draft by the Sox being extremely underwhelming, that would really be frustrating for everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Jun 7, 2011 -> 10:54 PM) Pretty much. We're not talking about some premium talent here. But I'm certainly not going to be checking every day to see if he's signed yet. Bust of a pick and a horrible draft overall. QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Mar 22, 2011 -> 09:19 PM) If a crazy, suicidal f*** jumps off the top of the Sears Tower (I will never refer to it as the Willis Tower), I don't have to wait until he/she hits the ground to no that fool is dead. s***ty analogy. But same difference. I know you're an optimist. I have no problem with that. It's a natural tendency to think the team that you cheer for and love can do something with a player(s) that nobody else could. But those that are not drinking the kool-aid just because said player happens to be a White Sox shouldn't be looked upon as evil demons that just like to be negative for the sake of being negative. I've said this many times before. If the Cubs were set to insert Humber into their rotation EVERY single poster on this board, and that includes you SS2K5 and JoeCool, would be laughing their asses off. This is undeniable fact. Now if somehow, someway, Humber pulls a horseshoe out his ass and is even serviceable, great. It won't make me feel stupid for not expecting a thing from him this year. He's done nothing in his career, outside of being a high draft pick sever years ago, that warrants any type of faith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitekrazy Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jun 7, 2011 -> 08:42 AM) I will say, regardless of my actual feelings for the pick, that he better develop defensively. It never a priority in this organization. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 QUOTE (kitekrazy @ Jun 7, 2011 -> 11:01 PM) It never a priority in this organization. Yeah it is, Morel was fast tracked to the bigs because of his defense. They understand that half of the game is catching the ball, and finding and developing someone who can do it really well would be a great thing. Also, perhaps I am thinking in correctly, but I didn't think you got a draft pick the following year if it was a supplemental pick. If that is the case, then they better sign him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitekrazy Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jun 7, 2011 -> 11:12 PM) Yeah it is, Morel was fast tracked to the bigs because of his defense. They understand that half of the game is catching the ball, and finding and developing someone who can do it really well would be a great thing. It's obviously not. Two years in a row they had to replace the opening day 3rd basemen. If it wasn't for Morel, they would still be working on Viciedo playing 3rd. Being weak in defense and fundamentals are a trademark of the Kenny Williams regime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Zelig Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 7, 2011 -> 10:58 PM) Probably not, but he also wasn't the team's first pick. You cannot pick a player in the spot we were in without knowing you can lock him up fairly easily. With this draft by the Sox being extremely underwhelming, that would really be frustrating for everyone. I thought he was taken higher the past 2 times? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 QUOTE (Leonard Zelig @ Jun 7, 2011 -> 11:49 PM) I thought he was taken higher the past 2 times? Nope this is the highest he was picked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Zelig Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 QUOTE (Soxfest @ Jun 7, 2011 -> 11:56 PM) Nope this is the highest he was picked! I see. I misunderstood what Russ posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 Man, J4L, you're awesome. But that Heads post was even better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eminor3rd Posted June 8, 2011 Author Share Posted June 8, 2011 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jun 7, 2011 -> 11:12 PM) Yeah it is, Morel was fast tracked to the bigs because of his defense. They understand that half of the game is catching the ball, and finding and developing someone who can do it really well would be a great thing. Also, perhaps I am thinking in correctly, but I didn't think you got a draft pick the following year if it was a supplemental pick. If that is the case, then they better sign him. Morel was fast-tracked because there was literally no one around that could play anything close to an acceptable third base except Omar Vizquel and Gordon Beckham. If Gordon moved, they'd have th same problem with second. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 (edited) QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Jun 8, 2011 -> 12:03 AM) Man, J4L, you're awesome. But that Heads post was even better. Heads bookmarked that post so if by chance Humber rose from the abyss of worthless baseball pitcher he could throw it back at me. Edited June 8, 2011 by Jordan4life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Jun 8, 2011 -> 03:42 AM) Heads bookmarked that post so if by chance Humber rose from the abyss of worthless baseball pitcher he could throw it back at me. Can Humber's nickname concern some type of demon now? Or a phoenix? Joe, get on this s***. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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