Comments on: Quick Thoughts From TOS

By: Clasificados

Clasificados — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 03:37:53 +0000

I'm wondering if Deion will breakout in 2010. He seems to have the tools.

By: Fan of the Game

Fan of the Game — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:18:48 +0000

Nathan, Get job! What can you tell me about another 2011 prospect at TOS. Deion Williams, Redan High. I have spoken with several scouts and they raved about his projecton and upsize. Viewing the rosters at TOS, he was listed as the youngest player there (11/11/92). Noticed on USA website, he hit a respectable .286 at TOS. Thanks and keep up the good work.

By: Nathan Rode

Nathan Rode — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 18:29:54 +0000

I spoke with Karsten’s dad recently to clear all that up and there is no relation. We have his dad as Kent in Prospects Plus. As Conor mentioned before his reference to Ed Whitson was a mistake on his part. Perfect Game has Ed Whitson related as a famous relative but Karsten’s dad did not give them that information.

By: chipley

chipley — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:42:46 +0000

and Karsten dad is Kent.. maybe Ed was his grandfather?

By: chipley

chipley — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:40:31 +0000

Sorry I dont know how you verified that. Ed whitson is 53 years old Karstins dad is in his late 30′s. I play with Karsten

By: Conor Glassey

Conor Glassey — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:09:44 +0000

Yeah, I was wrong. Didn’t check Prospects Plus and went with it. Ed Whitson apparently lives in Ohio now, where he’s an assistant coach of the Dublin Jerome HS team. Maybe he’s an uncle or something…

By: Nathan Rode

Nathan Rode — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 03:09:42 +0000

Obviously a lot of confusion. I have a couple e-mails out trying to figure it all out. Both PG and BA have his father listed as Kent. PG lists a famous relative as Ed Whitson. We’ll see what we can find out.

By: Blackie

Blackie — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 22:25:54 +0000

Guys, I just read Glassey’s PG Showcase report published on this site and HE refers to Karsten as Ed Whitson’s son as well. What gives?

By: Blackie

Blackie — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 17:21:07 +0000

Well, I generally trust you guys more than other other sources so I’ll take your word. Seems odd that Jeff Simpson, the PG author, would brazenly lead his piece off that way, but you can always call up Allan Simpson for old times’ sake and give him a hard time.

By: Nathan Rode

Nathan Rode — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:12:41 +0000

Our records in Prospects Plus has his father’s name as Kent.

By: Blackie

Blackie — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:36:20 +0000

Read on the PG ToS report (Day 2 notebook) that Karsten was Ed’s son. Not that they couldn’t be wrong, but it would be surprising that they stated it unequivocally if so.

By: John Manuel

John Manuel — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:32:42 +0000

To the best of our knowledge, he is not.

By: Blackie

Blackie — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:11:08 +0000

Also, had been wondering and have verified that Karsten Whitson is the son of former major leaguer, Ed Whitson. Somewhat less surprising that he’s talented and fairly polished then. Ed was a pretty decent pitcher for a few years.

By: Blackie

Blackie — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:08:03 +0000

Thanks for clarifying, Nathan, and thanks for the great reporting. Cole and Taillon were expected to make a splash, but it’s unexpected performances, like Whitson’s, that make your reports crucial. I’ll be waiting on that Top 25 for ’10. Seems like the interest in future drafts intensifies every year.

By: Nathan Rode

Nathan Rode — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:58:07 +0000

Blackie – Taillon was there and was very impressive. He’ll be in the write up after I make some calls. He sat 92-93 and touched 94 in his first outing, breaking several bats and inducing bad contact. His slider, which came in at 81 mph, was also pretty nasty. His second outing was about the same. Cole and Taillon were the top two guys there and Whitson really climbed our board, which you’ll find when we come out with our Top 25 for the 2010 class.

Jeff – I wasn’t in USA’s meetings so I don’t know all the details. But I do know that Cole was unavailable for the tournament in September. I’m not sure about Cabrera. Bryant was disappointing. He had just one hit in nine at-bats, struck out five times, popped a lot of balls up in BP and only started two games. Since I wasn’t in the meetings I can’t say that was the reason he was left off, but it’s a possibility.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:36:25 +0000

Nathan, any idea why kids like Yordy Cabrera, AJ Cole, Kris Bryant failed to make the 18U trials invitee list? Prior commitments? Too much time away from school? Is the talent pool that deep?

By: Blackie

Blackie — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:28:42 +0000

Wasn’t Jameson Taillon at the ToS? What were your impressions of him , Mr. Rode? He and Cole were expected to be the top pitchers attending I believe, although Whitson sounds like a find.