With the 15th-overall pick, the Indians passed on college righthanders to take Texas A&M outfielder Tyler Naquin.
Naquin is the best pure hitter in this year's class, with a lefthanded swing that has evoked comparisons to Will Clark. He has a line drive approach and goes to the opposite field with authority. Naquin is a plus runner, though it isn't clear how well he'll be able to handle center field since he mostly played right field for the Aggies.
Naquin doesn't project to hit for a lot of home run power, but should hit plenty of doubles and has the best arm strength in this year's draft.
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Can't agree hear. Everyone says plus arm the arm is average at best. The line drive swing is good and it is a pretty swing but pretty only counts for models. Make up is good I will give u that as well. Safe 2nd round pick . Good for naquin on the pick and money he will get.
Posted by Texas | June 4, 2012 at 7:55 pm | ShortcutWell you clearly don't have a clue about Naquin if you think that his arm is average but good try.
Posted by woodstx | June 5, 2012 at 10:22 am | Shortcut"Can't agree hear." Ask whoever is reading this to you to speak up. [Easy Button]
Posted by Scott in Carolina | June 5, 2012 at 10:23 am | Shortcut"Can't agree hear."
Posted by Bill | June 6, 2012 at 11:51 am | ShortcutThis is where I stopped reading.
Naquin has one of the best if not the best arm in college baseball. He has been selected as play of the day several times by ESPN. That is rare for a college kid to get that honor more than once.
Posted by Dave in Colorado | June 6, 2012 at 1:38 pm | ShortcutAverage arm? Is that Jordan Eiter I hear? Check out a couple of his throws then come back
Posted by smith | June 6, 2012 at 2:00 pm | Shortcut