2012 MLB Draft Thread

[doublem23]

http://www.georgiasoutherneagles.com...&Q_SEASON=2011

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Sox on the clock

2B Joseph DeMichele - Arizona State

[SoxSpeed22]

Consistency was an issue with Beck, stuff is definitely not an issue. I like this pick.
Joey DeMichele 2B, probably just a good average hitter.

[EMachine10]

Sox 3rd round pick (108)

Joseph Demichele, 2B; 5-11. 188. ASU

Highlights from crew: Can hit, and has in a good program. Left handed hitter. May not stay at 2B, but rather float around infield a la utility. Mayo and Callis agree that he can hit.

[UofCSoxFan]

Originally Posted by EMachine10

Sox 3rd round pick (108)

Joseph Demichele, 2B; 5-11. 188. ASU

Highlights from crew: Can hit, and has in a good program. Left handed hitter. May not stay at 2B, but rather float around infield a la utility. Mayo and Callis agree that he can hit.

Profile suggests a Lillibridge type, which isn't a bad thing. Guys that can play multiple positions with a bit of pop are a valuable asset.

[EMachine10]

Originally Posted by UofCSoxFan

Profile suggests a Lillibridge type, which isn't a bad thing. Guys that can play multiple positions with a bit of pop are a valuable asset.

Yeah, he doesn't appear to be too much of a slap-type utility guy, but a guy who can square it up.

[doublem23]

http://www.thesundevils.com/sports/m...le_joey00.html

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The Great Billy Beane just blew his 4th round pick on a HS football-baseball player.

But we all know only KW is that dumb.

Mets just made their pick, so the Sox are on the clock

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RHP Brandon Brennon - Orange Coast College (CA)

[EMachine10]

Sox round 4 (141)

Brandon Brennan, RHP, Orange Coast College.

One of top JUCO programs. 93-94 fastball; starter's body; can start if he refines secondary pitches.

[Fungo]

From BA...

48. Brandon Brennan, RHP, Orange Coast (Calif.) CC (National Rank: 245) [-] Brennan had a strong season as a starter for a powerhouse Orange Coast team. His durable 6-foot-4, 220-pound frame gives him a chance to be an innings-eating starter, though he might fit better in relief as a professional. His fastball generally sits around 89-91 mph with solid sink, though he has run it up to 93-94 at times this spring. His slider is inconsistent, sometimes showing decent three-quarters tilt and flashing average or slightly better on occasion, but more often resembles a below-average spinner. He seldom uses his changeup, which has a chance to be serviceable. Brennan is most effective when he stays tall and maintains his high-three-quarters arm slot, but he has a tendency to get rotational in his delivery and drop his slot, causing his stuff to flatten out.

[EMachine10]

Brennan game log:

http://www.cccbca.com/sports/bsb/201...=gamelog&pos=p

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Sox 5th Round Pick - SS - Nicholas Basto - Archbishop McCarthy HS (Miami, FL)

Scouting Video of Basto is available on MLB.com:

http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?co...ic_id=29113154

[mark1529]

Originally Posted by DumpJerry

On MLB, they said his swing reminds them of Ryan Howard and his First Base play reminds them of Crime Dog.

and his over all talent.........snoop dog

[Domeshot17]

Beck was a very interesting pick. He could have been a top 20 pick before the season but his stuff had a hiccup. You would hope they saw what it would take to get him back on track. Love it.