ShandyMan Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 QUOTE (SoxAce @ Mar 18, 2014 -> 12:08 PM) I'll add Kolek's numbers. 5 IP 0 H 0 R 0 ER 0 BB 11 SO Season - 0.00 ERA 15 IP 0 H 0 R 0 ER 1 BB 35 SO (three starts) And just to compare (as far as high school pitchers).. one of my favorite prospects Touki Toussaint. 4 IP 1 H 1 R 0 ER 1 BB 7 SO Season - 0.38 ERA 18.1 IP 11 H 5 R 1 ER 8 BB 28 SO Yea... 21 K/9 LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Keith Law had an insider writeup on C Alex Jackson . Pretty positive outlook. Law says he'd just move him to an OF corner and let him rake. He says that Brady Aiken looks really good. 6'4 LHP that throws 94-97 with a plus curve. He mentioned that Aiken will be in the top 5-6 mix when it's all said an done. Law also says that the Marlins have been linked to Tyler Kolek and the Cubs to Tyler Beede. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShandyMan Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Mar 18, 2014 -> 02:36 PM) Keith Law had an insider writeup on C Alex Jackson . Pretty positive outlook. Law says he'd just move him to an OF corner and let him rake. He says that Brady Aiken looks really good. 6'4 LHP that throws 94-97 with a plus curve. He mentioned that Aiken will be in the top 5-6 mix when it's all said an done. Law also says that the Marlins have been linked to Tyler Kolek and the Cubs to Tyler Beede. I see Jackson as a dark-horse for our pick. Kid has some serious potential with the bat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harfman77 Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 QUOTE (staxx @ Mar 18, 2014 -> 06:59 PM) I see Jackson as a dark-horse for our pick. Kid has some serious potential with the bat. His profile reminds me of Wil Myers, HS catcher that will move to the OF so that he can move as quickly as his bat will carry him. If the Sox drafted him, I would hope it would be to plug him in as a 3B as he would have a lot more long term value there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 QUOTE (staxx @ Mar 18, 2014 -> 02:33 PM) 21 K/9 LOL 28 K in 18.2 IP is 13.7 K/9. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harfman77 Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Mar 19, 2014 -> 10:35 AM) 28 K in 18.2 IP is 13.7 K/9. I believe he is referring to Koleks 35 K in 15 IP which is 21 K/9. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 QUOTE (oldsox @ Mar 17, 2014 -> 08:06 AM) Kershaw was a HS grad when drafted by LA. Still very risky, but if Sox can't sign the pick they get a very high pick next year. I'm not saying it wouldn't be a good pick. Lots of high school pitchers have panned out. I'm just saying in the position the sox are in, picking this high they will not pick a high school player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Mar 18, 2014 -> 02:36 PM) Keith Law had an insider writeup on C Alex Jackson . Pretty positive outlook. Law says he'd just move him to an OF corner and let him rake. He says that Brady Aiken looks really good. 6'4 LHP that throws 94-97 with a plus curve. He mentioned that Aiken will be in the top 5-6 mix when it's all said an done. Law also says that the Marlins have been linked to Tyler Kolek and the Cubs to Tyler Beede. Now you know why good hitting catchers are hard to find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShandyMan Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 QUOTE (IowaSoxFan @ Mar 19, 2014 -> 10:53 AM) I believe he is referring to Koleks 35 K in 15 IP which is 21 K/9. Correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolishPrince34 Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Brady Aiken is definitely in the equation for the Top 3 picks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royoung Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Well Keith Law has a new draft crush... "Between this spring and last summer I've seen all of the top prospects for this year's draft, including Carlos Rodon, Tyler Beede, Jeff Hoffman, Alex Jackson, Tyler Kolek, and Jacob Gatewood, and I'd take Aiken over all of them. " He says that he showed four pitches, two of them plus, and projects he will have three grade 60 or better pitches when it's all said and done. 6'4'' lefty, solid build and clean delivery, could be in the mix? I'd still be shocked if the Sox go HS pitcher, but who knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 QUOTE (southside hitman @ Mar 19, 2014 -> 11:17 AM) Well Keith Law has a new draft crush... "Between this spring and last summer I've seen all of the top prospects for this year's draft, including Carlos Rodon, Tyler Beede, Jeff Hoffman, Alex Jackson, Tyler Kolek, and Jacob Gatewood, and I'd take Aiken over all of them. " He says that he showed four pitches, two of them plus, and projects he will have three grade 60 or better pitches when it's all said and done. 6'4'' lefty, solid build and clean delivery, could be in the mix? I'd still be shocked if the Sox go HS pitcher, but who knows. Thanks for posting this. Just watched video of him, thats a hell of a curve ball he's got. I can see why Law said what he did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILMOU Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 QUOTE (StRoostifer @ Mar 19, 2014 -> 11:16 AM) Thanks for posting this. Just watched video of him, thats a hell of a curve ball he's got. I can see why Law said what he did. A full 8 months younger than Kolek even, a true pup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 QUOTE (Stan Bahnsen @ Mar 19, 2014 -> 12:24 PM) A full 8 months younger than Kolek even, a true pup. Yes he is. I'm pretty high on Kolek but after watching more video of Aiken, I'd say he's right there with Kolek or pretty close. As far as stuff goes, Aiken reminds me a bit of Gio. Draft day is going to be an exciting day for Sox fans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce_Blixton Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 This is the most recent footage I could find on Aiken, big kid that can add some weight with a really easy delivery. After Beede I like Aiken over Kolek and Hoffman, Kolek's weight scares me and Hoffman's lackluster results against mediocre competition raises a lot of red flags for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 It must be a very stressful thing for scouts to decide on just one guy. Such a crapshoot when the arms are all good, and the level of competition varies from player to player. Seems like a big horse college pitcher is a safe bet, and then just hope he stays healthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harfman77 Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Dan Hayes @DanHayesCSN #WhiteSox, #Cubs among teams out to see Cathedral Catholic (San Diego) Brady Aiken Tuesday. Could sneak up charts. bit.ly/1gAxTvJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 QUOTE (IowaSoxFan @ Mar 19, 2014 -> 10:53 AM) I believe he is referring to Koleks 35 K in 15 IP which is 21 K/9. QUOTE (staxx @ Mar 19, 2014 -> 11:08 AM) Correct. Sorry, missed that, and... wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 After watching Aiken... Gimme Rodon, Beede, Aiken, or Kolek. Not sold on Hoffman at this point. I trust the Sox with pitchers, so here's hoping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneofthemikes Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 I really liked everything that I read about Hoffman before his season started, but it has failed to translate to on the field success to this point in the season. I still like what he offers but I would rather see the Sox take Beede at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Rongey was talking about Gillaspie's brother a little bit on the radio. He's a large human being. Switch hitting first baseman. Off to a good start. http://www.goshockers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=205302891 I'm not sure if he's good enough for the second round, but maybe he's someone to keep an eye on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasox24 Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 (edited) QUOTE (oneofthemikes @ Mar 19, 2014 -> 02:53 PM) I really liked everything that I read about Hoffman before his season started, but it has failed to translate to on the field success to this point in the season. I still like what he offers but I would rather see the Sox take Beede at this point. Welcome to the board! I'm still very undecided on my favorites right now. I seem to be going back and forth. But I'm excited to watch Beede pitch later this season against Tennessee. We have a pretty talented offense (albeit young), so it should be a nice match-up. Edited March 20, 2014 by dasox24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 QUOTE (flavum @ Mar 19, 2014 -> 09:53 PM) Rongey was talking about Gillaspie's brother a little bit on the radio. He's a large human being. Switch hitting first baseman. Off to a good start. http://www.goshockers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=205302891 I'm not sure if he's good enough for the second round, but maybe he's someone to keep an eye on. I really like when teams take family members of current organizational players, as long as they are round-appropriate. If we can get him in the 3rd RD and he's projected in that area, then I'd love to get him. I think it truly gets the best out of both players, at least morale speaking. I'm not sure Jordan Danks would have come as far as he has in another organization, or if his older brother didn't play baseball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harfman77 Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 (edited) This weeks games: Newcomb - v Binghamton 11 am (Saturday) - Named America East Pitcher of the Week Hoffman @ Charlotte 5 pm - Live stats at uncgspartans.com Rodon @ Maryland 5pm Beede @ #21 Miss. St - TV CSS - 6:30 pm Edited March 21, 2014 by IowaSoxFan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harfman77 Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Law has his first prospect rankings (top 50) for the draft up: 1 Brady Aiken 2 Kolek 3 Rodon 4 Beede 5 Grant Holmes - Plus fastball that he can run up to 98 with great feel and control. 6 Hoffman 7 Jackson Others of notw 15 Newcomb 19 Gatewood 20 Turner 39 Toussaint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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