Draft Review (Part 4)

Final installment, here we go:



#28: Jeremi_Levis Jeremi has a solid all around bat, though lacking the pop traditionally seen for a corner infielder/outfielder, or the speed for a defender up the middle. His defense is solid, though not good enough to stay at SS in the majors. Jeremi could turn into a gold glove third baseman, and if tacoma can find pop at some other positions, his contact, splits and batting eye are going to look awfully solid in the back half of that order. Excellant value this late, seems like a great fit for the ultra pitcher friendly Tacoma ball park.

#29: Jim_Rollins The Salem juco scouts liked this kid a bit more than their advanced scouts. Fairly average across the board in splits, stamina, stuff, etc.. Jimmy never going to be a star, though he'll likely spend a few seasons filling out the back of Salem's rotation or pitching some long relief

#30: Stevie_Lane Stevie is the prototypical utility man on defense, great no where, but able to fill in at many spots. He fails to make solid contact at an acceptable rate, but provides solid power from both sides of the plate. He never star in San Diego, but he'll be a valuable bench bat for a few seasons until he gets expensive.

#31: Flip_James Little Rock would been better off flipping this pick for something else. Drafted as a SS out of Valdosat State, Flip was immediatley switched to 2b. Some scouts question if he'll even be able to fill that role in the majors. If he can't defend up the middle, his bat belongs no where near an every day role.

#32: Benny_Montana Another reach late in the 1st round. While Benny displays solid, but not chart topping defensive skills in CF, his approach falls short of a prototypical 1st round pick. Displaying little power potential and poor contact skills, while displaying mediocre splits and batting eye, Benny may find himself as a late defensive replacement, if he ever makes the show.

#33: PJ_Wesson The 2nd straight HS outfielder from Missouri, PJ doesn't show the defensive ability to play a key defensive position, but should be average out in LF. At the plate, PJ Wesson won't blow you away, but unlike his MO all star teammate, PJ should be able to hold his own at the plate. He's average to above average across the boards with great speed, but poor base running technique. PJ will likely spend a few promising season starting in the majors, and will certainly be a great left handed bat off the bench for LF and 1b, but don't count on many all-star apperances.

#34: Bob_Parrish A soft tossing righty out of Illinois, Bob spurned his hometown Illini to come play for the great Philly Organization. Philly owner zhawks was quoted as saying they had other options on the board, but he liked Parrish too much to allow him to spend the next 3 or 4 seasons watching the Zookster erode a once proud football program. On the Diamond, Parrish is quite the steal this late in the draft. While many owners may have been concerned with his lower stamina ratings and questionable health, Parrish should be able to provide the occasional spot start, and lots of innings of long relief in the majors. Displaying great sink, and dominating control of righties, Parrish will likely strive for about 100 innings a season swinging b/w the bullpen and the rotation.

#35: Dizzy_Lindsey Easily the 2nd greatest Dizzy to ever pick up a glove, Lindsey is a bit of a steal as the last 1st round draft pick (not including Type A/B comps). A college SS out of Canada, Dizzy is closer to reaching his projections than most. His glove may limit his starting status, as will his low vsL split, but he should be able to provide many quality "utility" at bats and innings.