Michael Barash

Barash graduated from high school five months early so he could start his playing career at Louisiana State early, but then he ended up transferring after playing sporadically as a freshman. After a year at Palm Beach State (Fla.) CC, Barash transferred to Texas A&M where he has been a two-year starter. Barash's receiving ability will get him drafted as an excellent defender who will sign for modest money as a senior sign. Barash isn't a great athlete and his throwing arm is fringe-average at best if accurate, but he blocks balls well, has a quiet left hand to present pitches and he handles a pitching staff well. Offensively, Barash makes contact, but that's pretty much the extent of his offensive contribution. He projects as a below-average hitter with very little power potential. He projects as a bottom of the order hitter or backup, but his defensive skills will make him a useful draftee. Because he graduated from high school early, Barash is still only 21 years old, adding to his value as a senior sign.