June 10, 201610 yr Author Reds draft RHP Nick Hanson, Prior Lake Christian HS, MN, at #79. Was committed to Kentucky. Scouting Report: In the last 25 years, just two Minnesota high school pitchers have been selected in the first three rounds: second-rounders Brad Hand (Marlins) in 2008 and Mitch Brown (Indians) in 2012. Hanson could do so this spring, though scouts couldn't see him before April and he has been a bit inconsistent -- both of which can be attributed to the weather in the Land of 10,000 Lakes. Hanson's fastball has resided at 88-92 mph in some starts and 91-94 in others, topping out at 96. Gatorade's state player of the year pairs it with a power curveball that is a plus pitch at its best, though at times he struggles to throw it for strikes. He hasn't had much use for a changeup against Minnesota high school competition. More physical than athletic, Hanson should have the durability required to be a starter but will have to refine his control and command. He has committed to Kentucky and shares some similarities with current Wildcat Kyle Cody, another product of the Upper Midwest (Wisconsin).
June 10, 201610 yr Author Braves select UofL pitcher Drew Harrington #80. Fifth Cardinal taken in the top 80 picks...
June 10, 201610 yr Rounds 3-10 are today. Things get started at 12:30 pm. I imagine the Reds will go with a handful of pitchers and maybe a couple more bats. Wouldn't mind seeing them go Funkhouser with the 2nd pick of round 3 today. I'm extremely biased, but I'd love to see the Reds get Funkhouser. First round talent last year, and had a relatively down year, but the talent is still there. With his drop, I wonder if there are signability issues. I think last year he was a Boras guy, but I'm not sure if that is still the case. Perhaps he wants more money than his slot usually gets even though he lost all his leverage without the threat of returning to school.
June 10, 201610 yr Author Blake Tiberi from UofL goes #100 overall to the Mets. Sixth Cardinal taken thus far.
June 10, 201610 yr Author Reds take LHP Scott Moss from Florida with pick #108. Scouting report: There's always been a lot to like about Moss, from his 6-foot-5 frame to his left-handedness and his fastball-slider combination. It's just that scouts hadn't been able to see much of Moss, who missed his first two years at Florida following Tommy John surgery and had been used sparingly this spring. Thrust into a huge spotlight by starting the SEC Tournament semifinal, Moss stepped up big time with six shutout innings. If he's healthy -- and it's a big if -- Moss has solid stuff to count on. He touched 95 mph during that tourney semifinal and will regularly be up to 93 mph, with arm action and a delivery that are pretty solid. He can elicit swings and misses with his slider, but while he has a changeup, he hasn't been able to show a feel for it. He has struggled with his command, not surprising given how little he's pitched. Based on talent alone, Moss is a top several rounds talent. It might come down to whether a team's medical staff will give the go-ahead given his injury past. The team that does roll the dice could have a Draft bargain on its hands.
June 10, 201610 yr Author Reds go RHP from Texas A&M, Ryan Hendrix at pick #138 in the 5th round. Scouting report: A 17th-round pick out of high school by the Indians, Hendrix didn't get much work as a Texas A&M freshman but became nearly unhittable coming out of the bullpen as a sophomore last year. He continued to dominate for the first month of this season, putting himself in position to be one of the first relievers selected and a possible second-round pick. Then his performance and velocity dipped, making him more of a wild card. Early in the year, Hendrix sat at 94-96 mph and reached 98 with his lively fastball. He worked more at 92-94 mph when he slumped, topping out at 97 on some days and just 92 on others. He has one of the best curveballs in the Draft, a power downer that can climb into the mid-80s, though it too was less sharp in the latter part of the season. Hendrix also has a changeup with some sink and deception, but he'll almost certainly remain a reliever in pro ball. He has had little success as a starter in college, lacks consistent control and command and has a delivery that puts a lot of stress on his shoulder. If he can regain his power stuff, he could become a big league closer.
June 10, 201610 yr Blake Tiberi from UofL goes #100 overall to the Mets. Sixth Cardinal taken thus far. Congratulations to Blake!
June 10, 201610 yr Blake Tiberi from UofL goes #100 overall to the Mets. Sixth Cardinal taken thus far. Last year's slot value for pick #100 was about $550k.
June 13, 201610 yr Author Senzel is expected in Arizona for his physical and to sign his deal today. Will start out in rookie ball at Billings when they open their season on Friday. Same with 2nd round pick, Chris Okey. Senzel will move quick IMO.
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