June 7, 200719 yr ... and a likely fat signing bonus ... you can always take part of that signing bonus and put it in a college fund to hedge your bets. A friend's older brother went in the 6th to KC when we were growing up and part of his deal was money for 4 years for school because he was giving up a scholarship. I'm sure it still goes on today...
June 7, 200719 yr Wow. Brackman to the Bankees. Might see him up before too long if he's healthy... Let's give him a week or two anyway ...
June 7, 200719 yr 27. Det - Rick Porcello - Seton Hall Prep, NJ - RHP Did the Reds pass on a top 5 pitcher because of Boras? Maybe some of the older Reds scouts were reminded of another Seton Hall grad who the Reds took as a #1 pick. Does anyone remember how great of a career Pat Pacillo had? :scared:
June 7, 200719 yr 34 Cincinnati Reds Todd Frazier SS Rutgers Good player with possible power at the plate. And he can play either SS or 3rd.
June 7, 200719 yr With the 53rd pick, the Reds take Kyle Lotzkar, RHP, 6'3", 185What is known about him....I'm always interested in pitchers.
June 7, 200719 yr Biographical Data Player Name: Kyle Lotzkar Position: Starting Pitcher School: South Delta HS, Delta, BC School Type: High school Academic Class: Senior Birthdate: 10/24/89 Height: 6'3" Weight: 185 lbs. Bats: Left Throws: Right Report Date(s): 04/14/07 Game(s): North Shore Scouting Video: Focus Area Comments Fastball: Lotzkar's fastball has touched 94 mph. FB Movement: He's got fringy average movement, with a little run and tail. Slider/Curve: It's bigger than a slider, more like a slurve. But he throws it around 82 mph with some lateness and hard bite. It has the chance to be a swing-and-miss pitch. Changeup: He didn't show a third pitch, but he has shown a changeup in the past. Control: Command is an issue, with the question being if he can command his stuff enough to be a starter at the next level. Poise: Lotzkar is aggressive on the mound, but stays under control with an attack mode going right after hitters that gives off a closer mentality vibe. Physical Description: Lotzkar is a big right-hander who fits the typical high school righty projectable mold. Medical Update: Healthy. Strengths: The chance ot have a power package, with a plus fastball and above-average breaking ball. Weaknesses: His command. He doesn't have it consistently enough for some. Summary: Fellow Canadian Phillippe Aumont has been getting most of the buzz, but Lotzkar deserves some as well. He's got an intriguing power package with a fastball/slider combination. How well he can harness and command his stuff, along with doing more with a third pitch, will determine whether he's a starter or reliever in the future.
June 7, 200719 yr I'm happy with the Braves selection, they were looking another direction but he was available when it came to their pick and they took advantage of it. Hopefully he can produce and he may be the answer to the left field problem the Braves have had the last couple of years! Though I am not a Braves fan, I have to say they are one the best when it comes to developing a player in their minor league system. They have great patience and almost never bring a player up before he is ready.
June 7, 200719 yr With the 79th pick the Reds took Zack Cozart, SS, 6'1", 190 Biographical Data Player Name: Zack Warren Cozart Position: Shortstop School: University of Mississippi School Type: Four-Year College Academic Class: Junior Birthdate: 08/12/85 Height: 6'1" Weight: 190 lbs. Bats: Right Throws: Right Report Date(s): 03/30-04/01/07 Game(s): Auburn Focus Area Comments Hitting Ability: Cozart is a front-foot hitter who inside-outs the ball. Power: Cozart does not project to hit for power at the next level. Running Speed: He is a below-average runner for a middle infielder. Arm Strength: Cozart has plus arm strength, though he does throw from a slightly unorthodox lower arm angle. Fielding: Cozart's best tools are his hands. He may have among the best hands in the draft class and catches everything hit his way. Range: Cozart has average range now, but with below-average speed, it might decrease at the next level. Baseball Instinct: Cozart has good instincts and that should help him defensively in anticipating to make up for lack of range in the future.. Physical Description: Cozart is a decent-sized middle infielder who should be able to stay there. Medical Update: Healthy. Strengths: His hands will play at the next level. Weaknesses: His hitting ability makes him profile as a No. 9-type hitter down the road. He doesn't have enough speed to be a plus, plus defensive shortstop Summary: Cozart has perhaps the best set of hands in this year's draft class and shortstops who can catch the ball are often hard to find. His lack of speed may hurt his range as the game speeds up and there is a question as to how much he'll hit at the next level. Some see him as a shortstop who can hit in the two-hole, but he also may just be a utilityman who hits ninth.
June 8, 200719 yr Author Way to Go Ben.....he is as quality kid as they come. Johnny R Super Star must be proud!
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