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Draft in Review


Hrbowski

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Yesterday the Twins completed their 40 round draft, and picked up some promising players throughout the draft, but signablity could be an issue for some. Here is a review of the 40 picks:

 

Tyler Jay - Left Handed Pitcher - Illinois

Jay is a quick to the big leagues type reliever who will be converted to a starter next year, he has great stuff, and I considered him the second best pitcher in the class.

 

http://twinsdaily.com/blog/531/entry-6569-tyler-jay-2015-mlb-draft/

 

 

Kyle Cody - Right Handed Pitcher - Kentucky

Cody is a huge pitcher who has great stuff, but battled command this year. He will be given the chance to start, and if he can harness his command he could be a huge steal, but if he can't he will move to the bullpen, where he could end up being a real good power arm.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiC9pvwi0xI

 

Travis Blankenhorn - Third Base - PA High School

Blankenhorn is a left handed hitter with a good approach who was a shortstop in high school, but will move to third or a corner outfield spot as a pro, he has been given Alex Gordon comps, and he should hit for both average and power at the next level.

 

 

Trey Cabbage - Third Base - TN High School

Cabbage was the second prep third basemen taken by the Twins, and he also is a a very good left handed hitter, although he is not as good of a defender as Blankenhorn, he has more power potential.

 

 

Alex Robinson - Left Handed Pitcher - Maryland

Robinson is a power arm out of the bullpen, who throws into the upper nineties, but has struggled with command.

 

Chris Paul - Outfield - California

Senior sign who played well in the Northwoods league last year, he also hit .313 during he senior year.

 

Jovani Moran - Left Handed Pitcher - PR Academy

Moran is a projectable lefty who sits 88-90 with a good changeup.

 

 

Kolton Kendrick - First Base - LA High School

Kendrick has some of the best power in the class, and has gotten comparisons to Mark McGwire, he will be limited to first, and has raised questions about his ability to hit, but he will always be a power threat.

 

 

LaMonte Wade - Outfield - Maryland

Wade is a solid hitter who can play a good center field, he has deceptive speed, and has a good throwing arm.

 

 

Sean Miller - Shortstop - South Carolina - Aiken

Miller was one of the better defensive shortstops in the class, and is a good runner, but he has a light bat.

 

Kerby Camacho - Catcher - PR Academy

Camacho is a switch hitting catcher who has both a good bat and fine receiving skills.

 

 

Zander Wiel - First Base - Vanderbilt

Wiel had a great year hitting cleanup for Vanderbilt, showing potential to hit for average and power, he can also run fairly well for a first baseman, stealing 13 bases, plus he should be able to play corner outfield.

 

 

Cody Stashak - Right Handed Pitcher - St. Johns (NY)

 

 

AJ Murray - Catcher - Georgia Tech

Murray can hit, according to Deron Johnson, and he showed that during his senior year, hitting 15 home runs.

 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGPHyZpdzPQ

 

Anthony McIver - Left Handed Pitcher - San Diego

McIver spent his college career at three different colleges. He is a senior sign.

 

Lean Marrero - Outfield - PR Academy

 

Nate Gercken - Right Handed Pitcher - Academy of Arts University (CA)

Gercken is a huge righty who throws a really good sinker. He is a senior sign.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvnJ3A9-DQ4

 

Daniel Kihle - Outfield - Wichita State

Kihle profiles as a center fielder, and can run the bases well.

 

http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/67565098/v147396783/draft-report-daniel-kihle

 

Kyle Wilson - Right Handed Pitcher - MO High School

Wilson throws a mid nineties fastball and a really good curve.

 

http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/67565098/v132092183/draft-report-kyle-wilson-hs-pitcher

 

Colton Eastman - Right Handed Pitcher - CA High School

Eastman may be a tough sign, but he has a three pitch mix, and it would be great if the Twins could sign him.

 

http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/67565098/v130722883

 

Kamran Young - Outfield - Cal State - Dominguez Hills

Young is a senior sign, he played well in his junior year after transferring from College of the Canyons.

 

Blake Cederlind - Right Handed Pitcher - Merced College (CA)

Cederlind did not have a good year, but hits 94, so the Twins decided to take a gamble.

 

Alex Perez - Shortstop - Virginia Tech

Another senior sign who had a solid college career.

 

Jaylin Davis - Outfield - Appalachian State

Davis is a junior who had limited playing time this year, but he is known for his speed.

 

Logan Lombana - Right Handed Pitcher - Cal State - Long Beach

Lombana is a reliever.

 

Tyler Williams - Outfield - AZ High School

Williams' dad is a Twins scout, and he is considered a potential five tool talent.

 

http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/67565098/v141615983/draft-report-tyler-williams

 

Dalton Sawyer - Left Handed Pitcher - Minnesota

Johnson said they plan on using Sawyer as a reliever.

 

Jonathan Englemann - Outfield - CA High School

Englemann is another potential five tool player, but he will be a tough sign.

 

http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/67565098/v132126083/draft-report-jonathan-engelmann-hs-outfielder

 

Brad Hartong - Catcher - Indiana

Hartong is a five year senior.

 

Greg Popylisen - Outfield - El Paso Community College

Popylisen can fly, and was drafted because of his speed.

 

Tristan Pompey - Outfield - ON High School

Pompey is the brother of Dalton Pompey, and some say he has more tools, but it is unlikely that he will sign.

 

http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/67565098/v150300983/draft-report-tristan-pompey

 

Andrew Vazquez - Left Handed Pitcher - Westmont College (CA)

Vazquez is a senior sign.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-X62A-Twwo

 

Colin Theroux - Catcher - San Joaquin Delta College (CA)

 

Brian Olson - Catcher - Seattle University

 

Hector Lujan - Right Handed Pitcher - Westmont College (CA)

 

Rich Condeelis - Right Handed Pitcher - University of Pittsburgh

 

Jake Irvin - Right Handed Pitcher - MN High School

The only Minnesota prep player taken in the draft, Irvin will likely attend college.

 

Alex McKenna - Outfield - CA High School

 

Daniel Tillo - Left Handed Pitcher - IA High School

 

Max Cordy - Right Handed Pitcher - University of California Davis

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