Atlantic Collegiate League Top 10 Prospects
Compiled by John Manuel
1. Steve Gilman, rhp, Metro NY (Yale)
The 6-foot-1, 190-pound Gilman pitched just 22 innings in 2006 due to control problems at Yale before assuming a closer role in the ACBL. He took to relief, throwing more consistent strikes with a fastball that touches 92-93 mph.
2. Josh Smith, rhp, Lehigh Valley (Arkansas)
Smith, soon to be 23, has played at Arizona State, Central Arizona Junior College and Arkansas, missing a year with Tommy John surgery along the way. He had the league's top fastball, reaching 94 mph, and has been drafted twice.
3. Michael Whitney, rhp Lehigh Valley (Navarro, Ariz., Junior College)
A knack for throwing strikes with his average fastball and slider and occasional curve distinguishes Whitney, an 18th-round pick in 2005 by the Orioles.
4. Peter Kennelly, rhp, Stamford (Fordham)
A walk-on at Fordham, Kennelly showed a live arm with a 90-91 mph fastball and improved changeup.
5. Will Romanowicz, rhp, Kutztown (Elon)
Statistically the league's most dominant pitcher, Romanowicz used an upper-80s fastball and mid-80s cutter to limit opponents to a .154 average while posting a 1.29 ERA.
6. Phil Rummel, rhp, Kutztown (Kutztown, Pa.)
A big-bodied pitcher who commands an upper-80s fastball, Rummel led the league in wins and ERA.
7. Jimmy Principe, of, Lehigh Valley (Brookdale, N.J., CC)
Managers considered him the league's top hitting prospect due to his rangy (6-foot-3) frame, 6.6-second speed over 60 yards and line-drive approach.
8. Brendon Murphy, of-1b, Lehigh Valley (Marshall)
A rising senior, the 6-foot-3, 230-pound Murphy doubled his home run output from last summer's ACBL total, hitting four to tie for the league lead.
9. Perry Schatzow, ss, Jersey (Kean, N.J.)
Though he has little pop (six extra-base hits), Schatzow hit .346 and was the league's top defensive middle infielder.
10. Matt Gianini, lhp, Stamford (Central Connecticut State)
The league's innings leader is a command-and-control lefty with below-average stuff for a pro. He walked just 44 in a combined 143 innings between being the No. 1 starter for both Central Connecticut State and Stamford in the ACBL.
E-mail
PrintCompiled by John Manuel
1. Steve Gilman, rhp, Metro NY (Yale)
The 6-foot-1, 190-pound Gilman pitched just 22 innings in 2006 due to control problems at Yale before assuming a closer role in the ACBL. He took to relief, throwing more consistent strikes with a fastball that touches 92-93 mph.
2. Josh Smith, rhp, Lehigh Valley (Arkansas)
Smith, soon to be 23, has played at Arizona State, Central Arizona Junior College and Arkansas, missing a year with Tommy John surgery along the way. He had the league's top fastball, reaching 94 mph, and has been drafted twice.
3. Michael Whitney, rhp Lehigh Valley (Navarro, Ariz., Junior College)
A knack for throwing strikes with his average fastball and slider and occasional curve distinguishes Whitney, an 18th-round pick in 2005 by the Orioles.
4. Peter Kennelly, rhp, Stamford (Fordham)
A walk-on at Fordham, Kennelly showed a live arm with a 90-91 mph fastball and improved changeup.
5. Will Romanowicz, rhp, Kutztown (Elon)
Statistically the league's most dominant pitcher, Romanowicz used an upper-80s fastball and mid-80s cutter to limit opponents to a .154 average while posting a 1.29 ERA.
6. Phil Rummel, rhp, Kutztown (Kutztown, Pa.)
A big-bodied pitcher who commands an upper-80s fastball, Rummel led the league in wins and ERA.
7. Jimmy Principe, of, Lehigh Valley (Brookdale, N.J., CC)
Managers considered him the league's top hitting prospect due to his rangy (6-foot-3) frame, 6.6-second speed over 60 yards and line-drive approach.
8. Brendon Murphy, of-1b, Lehigh Valley (Marshall)
A rising senior, the 6-foot-3, 230-pound Murphy doubled his home run output from last summer's ACBL total, hitting four to tie for the league lead.
9. Perry Schatzow, ss, Jersey (Kean, N.J.)
Though he has little pop (six extra-base hits), Schatzow hit .346 and was the league's top defensive middle infielder.
10. Matt Gianini, lhp, Stamford (Central Connecticut State)
The league's innings leader is a command-and-control lefty with below-average stuff for a pro. He walked just 44 in a combined 143 innings between being the No. 1 starter for both Central Connecticut State and Stamford in the ACBL.
indicates Premium Content | Copyright © 1999-2013 Baseball America Inc. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. All rights reserved. | Site Map | FAQs | Careers | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Return/Refund Policy.
Baseball America, 4319 South Alston Avenue, Suite 103, Durham, NC 27713. | Follow us on: 
