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Draft Tracker Chart: May 6

Staff Report
May 5, 2010

CATCHERS
Player	College/H.S.	Update
Bryce Harper	JC of Southern Nevada	Just keeps bashing—.417/.507/.899 now
Recent story: Scouting Harper
Yasmani Grandal	Miami	There's a lot to like in a switch-hitter with power and a strong arm
Recent story: Another Elite ACC Backstop
Micah Gibbs	Louisiana State	Leading one of the country's top teams in hitting at .404
Recent story: College Best Tools
Justin O'Conner	Cowan HS, Muncie, Ind.	Also plays shortstop and has been up to 96 on the mound, too
Recent story: O'Conner Has A World Of Options
CORNER INFIELDERS
Player	College/H.S.	Update
Zack Cox	Arkansas	Off to a great start, but scouts believe he'll have to choose between hitting for average or hitting for power
Recent story: Checking In On College Draft Prospects In The Southeast
Nick Castellanos	Archbishop McCarthy HS, Southwest Ranches, Fla.	Has been a steady performer and is still growing into power potential
Recent story: Wrigley Runs
Kris Bryant	Bonanza HS, Las Vegas	Had an inconsistent summer, but has huge power
Recent story: Corner Infielder Scouting Reports
Hunter Morris	Auburn	Lost 30 pounds this offseason and has hit well this spring
Recent story: In The Dugout: Hunter Morris
MIDDLE INFIELDERS
Player	College/H.S.	Update
Manny Machado	Brito HS, Miami	Silky-smooth defender could be a top-5 pick
Recent story: In The Spotlight
Christian Colon	Cal State Fullerton	Will likely move to 2B, but tools play up
Recent story: Team USA Top 20
Kolbrin Vitek	Ball State	Second-team All-American is tearing it up at the plate (1.224 OPS)
Recent story: He's a Hitter
Jedd Gyorko	West Virginia	Twice as many walks as strikeouts
Recent story: Gyorko's Bat Leads The Mountaineers
Garin Cecchini	Barbe HS, Lake Charles, La.	Torn ACL ended his senior season early
Recent story: Cecchini To Have Knee Surgery
OUTFIELDERS
Player	College/H.S.	Update
Josh Sale	Bishop Blanchet HS, Seattle	Huge power, but swing needs to be calmed down a little
Recent story: Big Year
Michael Choice	Texas-Arlington	1.341 OPS with the most walks in the country (62)
Recent story: Team USA Top 20
Gary Brown	Cal State Fullerton	.450 average ranks fifth in the country
Recent story: College Mailbag: March 3
Austin Wilson	Harvard-Westlake HS, Los Angeles	One of the draft's best athletes needs a little tinkering at the plate
Recent story: Books And Baseball
Kyle Parker	Clemson	If Clemson hasn't already started looking for a new quarterback, they should
LeVon Washington	Chipola (Fla.) JC	Started slowly, but has heated up with the weather
Recent story: Washington Stands Out At Gulf Coast Tournament
Bryce Brentz	Middle Tennessee State	Back in action after being sidelined with a broken ankle
Recent story: Checking In On College Draft Prospects In The Southeast
Chevez Clarke	Marietta (Ga.) HS	Prototypical leadoff-type: speedy, switch-hitting center fielder
Recent story: 2010 Preseason All-Americans
Austin Wates	Virginia Tech	Speedy athlete that shows knack for squaring balls up, despite unorthodox swing
Recent story: College Best Tools
Ryan LaMarre	Michigan	Has been red hot since coming back from early-season wrist injury
Jarrett Parker	Virginia	Has heated up lately—now hitting .322/.414/.574 on the year
Recent story: Cape Cod League Top 30 Prospects
Drew Vettleson	Central Kitsap HS, Silverdale, Wash.	Can pitch with both arms, but future is as a power-hitting outfielder
Recent story: Vettleson Turning Heads
Todd Cunningham	Jacksonville State	Moved to shortstop—scouts will have to go back in and see how he looks there
Recent story: Cunningham Breaks Out
RIGHTHANDERS
Player	College/H.S.	Update
Jameson Taillon	The Woodlands (Texas) HS	Best stuff in this year's class
Recent story: Taillon Throws No-Hitter, Strikes Out 19
Karsten Whitson	Chipley (Fla.) HS	Athletic with an above-average fastball and one of the best breaking balls in the class
Recent story: 2010 Preseason All-Americans
Dylan Covey	Maranatha HS, Pasadena, Calif.	Big righthander has a plus fastball and plus curveball
Recent story: Covey Sharp In 2010 Debut
Deck McGuire	Georgia Tech	Commands all of his pitches well and has been lights out this season
Recent story: 2010 College Best Tools
A.J. Cole	Oviedo (Fla.) HS	Projectable frame and has been in the mid-90s after a slow start to the season
Recent story: 2010 Preseason All-Americans
Anthony Ranaudo	Louisiana State	Back on the mound, but has been inconsistent—a wild card
Recent story: LSU Ace Will Miss Another Week
Kaleb Cowart	Cook HS, Adel, Ga.	As a hitter he's a switch-hitter with power; on the mound he's 93-94 with a power curveball
Recent story: 2010 Preseason All-Americans
Asher Wojciechowski	The Citadel	Sits in the mid-90s with a good slider; third in the country with 102 strikeouts
Recent story: Golden Spikes Spotlight
Kevin Gausman	Grandview HS, Aurora, Colo.	Has been a little down recently this spring: More 89-92 than 92-94
Recent story: Prospect Q&A: Kevin Gausman
Jesse Hahn	Virginia Tech	High school teammate of Matt Harvey has been electric for Hokies, sitting 92-96 mph with fastball as starter
Matt Harvey	North Carolina	Up and down career has seen more ups this spring, touching 97 mph and flashing new power slider
Recent story: Three Strikes: March 8
Alex Wimmers	Ohio State	Missed last start due to a sore hamstring
Recent story: Hard Work Pays Off For Ohio State's Wimmers
Barret Loux	Texas A&M	Back to 100 percent after having bone chips removed from his elbow
Recent story: Team USA Top 20
Brandon Workman	Texas	Excellent start (9-1, 2.77) as part of Longhorns' fearsome rotation
Recent story: Pitching Staff Is Why Texas Is Ranked No. 1
Brett Eibner	Arkansas	A two-way prospect, but scouts prefer him on the mound, where he's up to 94 mph
Recent story: Checking In On College Draft Prospects In The Southeast
Stetson Allie	St. Edward HS, Lakewood, Ohio	Talented two-way player; tops out in upper 90s and is working to improve control
Recent story: 2010 Preseason All-Americans
Mike Foltynewicz	Minooka (Ill.) HS	Typical Northern-pitcher velocity spike: Up to 96 this spring
Recent story: Prospect Q&A: Mike Foltynewicz
Cam Bedrosian	East Coweta HS, Sharpsburg, Ga.	The son of former Cy Young winner Steve Bedrosian is very strong and holds his mid-90s velocity late into games
Recent story: Like Father, Like Son
Drew Cisco	Wando HS, Mount Pleasant, S.C.	Born to pitch—fills up the strike zone and is extremely polished for a high school pitcher
Recent story: Drew Cisco Q&A
Peter Tago	Dana Hills HS, Dana Point, Calif.	Young, projectable pitcher sits 91-93
Recent story: A Look At Two SoCal Righthanders
Tyrell Jenkins	Henderson (Texas) HS	Off to a great start: 6-0, 1.98 with 46 Ks over 41 IP
Recent story: Texas Heat
Jacob Petricka	Indiana State	Tommy John survivor has touched 97 mph this spring
Recent story: Draft Tracker: May 5
LEFTHANDERS
Player	College/H.S.	Update
Drew Pomeranz	Mississippi	Leading the nation with 104 strikeouts
Recent story: Team USA Top 20
Chris Sale	Florida Gulf Coast	Second in the nation with 103 strikeouts
Recent story: YouTube Friday: Chris Sale
James Paxton	Grand Prairie AirHogs	Left Kentucky to pitch for an Indy league team
Recent story: Paxton Will Pitch For AirHogs
Green= New to the Draft Tracker this week

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