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East Coast Showcase Top 10 Prospects
By Allan Simpson August 13, 2002
The top 10 draft prospects in the high school class of 2003 who attended the East Coast Professional Baseball Showcase in Wilmington, N.C., as judged by Baseball America in conjunction with scouts.
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Pos. |
Ht. |
Wt. |
School |
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1. |
Ryan Harvey |
OF/RHP |
6-5 |
190 |
Dunedin (Fla.) HS |
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Tall, lanky righthander has easy first-round potential in outfield, possibly on mound. |
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2. |
Andrew Miller |
LHP |
6-5 |
185 |
Buchholz HS, Gainesville, Fla. |
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Big discovery of summer showcase circuit has easy delivery, 89-92 mph fastball. |
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3. |
Jonathan Fulton |
SS |
6-4 |
200 |
George Washington HS, Danville, Va. |
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Fluid actions in the field put him in a class by himself among shortstops. |
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4. |
Andy D'Alessio |
1B |
6-3 |
195 |
Barron Collier HS, Naples, Fla. |
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Possibly the best pure hitter in the event, he'll add power when he learns to loft balls. |
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5. |
James Houser |
LHP |
6-4 |
185 |
Sarasota (Fla.) HS |
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Highly-touted lefty has been erratic this summer; touched 90, showed average curve. |
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6. |
Daniel Bard |
RHP |
6-4 |
185 |
Charlotte (N.C.) Christian HS |
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Son of former minor league catcher Paul Bard reached 90-91 with little or no effort. |
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7. |
Ryan Feierabend |
LHP |
6-3 |
194 |
Midview HS, Grafton, Ohio |
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Miller and Houser are better known, but this lefty matched them pitch for pitch. |
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8. |
Andy Mudd |
OF |
6-3 |
185 |
Scotland HS, Laurinburg, N.C. |
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Previously unknown talent showcased four solid tools, ability to hit lefties. |
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9. |
David Winfree |
C/3B |
6-3 |
210 |
First Colonial HS, Virginia Beach, Va. |
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Legit power threat at any position; arm, athletic ability play much better at first base. |
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10. |
Robert Coello |
C |
6-5 |
205 |
Lake Region HS, Winter Haven, Fla. |
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Powerfully-built receiver with plus arm speed, plus power potential. |
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