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MLB Draft Preview: New York
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May
2013
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Jonah Heim's strong season both at and behind the plate has moved him up draft boards as we profile the top prospects eligible from the state of New York. read 
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Draft Focus: Jason Hursh
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May
2013
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Armed with one of the most electric arms of any player eligible for this year's draft, Oklahoma State RHP Jason Hursh has a very high upside on an arm with limited miles. read
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MLB Draft Preview: Pennsylvania
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May
2013
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Pennsylvania has a surprising and impressive collection of draft eligible talent at the Division II level, including Seton Hill LHP Alex Haines. read
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Draft Focus: Chad Pinder
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May
2013
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Virginia Tech third baseman Chad Pinder is viewed as a pretty sure bet to contribute at the next level with solid tools across the board and a quick right-handed bat. read
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Draft Focus: Braden Shipley
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May
2013
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Converted shortstop Braden Shipley has enjoyed two very productive seasons serving as a starter for the Nevada Wolfpack, and could be taken among the top 10 overall picks. read
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MLB Draft Preview: Delaware
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May
2013
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Delaware has a trio of players that could be drafted in the top 10 rounds this year, including prep OF Jake Fraley with a strong collection of tools, highlighted by his speed. read
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Draft Focus: Andrew Mitchell
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May
2013
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TCU RHP Andrew Mitchell has yet to settle into a defined role between the starting staff and bullpen, but he has the stuff to succeed no matter where his future lies. read
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MLB Draft Preview: New Jersey
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May
2013
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PG All-American LHP Rob Kaminsky might have the best breaking ball of any player eligible for this year's draft, and stands out among the talent available from New Jersey. read
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Draft Focus: Aaron Blair
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May
2013
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Few players help their draft prospect status as much as Marshall RHP Aaron Blair did last summer, and he has continued to build upon that success this spring. read
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MLB Draft Preview: Maryland
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May
2013
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Outfielder Matt McPhearson has game-changing speed playing for one of the top high school teams in the nation as we break down Maryland's top 2013 draft eligible players. read
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MLB Draft Preview: West Virginia
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May
2013
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Marshall RHP Aaron Blair has the size, stuff and success to sneak into the 1st round, which would be the first time since 1997 that West Virginia has produced a 1st round pick. read
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MLB Draft Preview: Virginia
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May
2013
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Connor Jones steady development has him squarely in the mix for the latter half of the first round as we have reports on all of the top draft eligible prospects from Virginia. read
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Draft Focus: Jonathan Gray
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May
2013
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While far from an unknown prior to this year, Oklahoma RHP Jonathan Gray has put his name in the discussion for the No. 1 overall pick with an incredibly dominant season. read
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Draft Focus: Tim Anderson
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May
2013
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East Central (Miss.) CC shortstop Tim Anderson has exploded onto the scene this spring, using his dynamic athleticism, bat and foot speed to post impressive numbers. read
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Draft Focus: Ryan Eades
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May
2013
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Projectable college RHP Ryan Eades has enjoyed a strong season for the LSU Tigers, finding success with a three-pitch repertoire that includes a low- to mid-90s fastball. read
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Draft Focus: Tom Windle
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Apr
2013
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A good overall athlete that repeats his delivery well, Minnesota LHP Tom Windle looks to be a safe draft pick this year with a low-90s fastball and sharp slider. read
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Draft Focus: Scott Frazier
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Apr
2013
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There's no denying the intimidating size and fastball velocity of Pepperdine RHP Scott Frazier, but how he hones his command and secondary offerings is the key to his success. read
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Draft Focus: Hunter Renfroe
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Apr
2013
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The tools have always been there for Mississippi State's Hunter Renfroe, and now that he's having a big spring statistically for the Bulldogs his draft stock is soaring. read
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Draft Focus: Michael O'Neill
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Apr
2013
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Hard-nosed Michigan outfielder Michael O'Neill has similarities to his big-league uncle, Paul, and has put together a very productive college career with tools to match. read
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Draft Focus: Adam Plutko
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Apr
2013
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UCLA right handed pitcher Adam Plutko has enjoyed a tremendous amount of success at UCLA and is a safe bet to advance thanks to his deep repertoire and command. read
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Draft Focus: Dylan Covey
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Apr
2013
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San Diego RHP Dylan Covey has worked hard to reclaim the form he had coming out of high school as a former PG All-American that led to him being a 1st round pick in 2010. read
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Draft Focus: Barrett Astin
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Apr
2013
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Arkansas RHP Barrett Astin may not wow scouts with frontline stuff, but his polished four-pitch mix and ability to throw strikes makes him a sure bet to pitch in the big leagues. read
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Draft Focus: Brian Ragira
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Apr
2013
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A Perfect Game All-American in 2009, Brian Ragira's talents have long been known, and he's starting to put the pieces together to take advantage of his impressive strength. read
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Draft Focus: Phillip Ervin
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Apr
2013
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Samford OF Phillip Ervin exploded onto in the picture for the first round of the draft last summer, with a dynamic tool-set highlighted by his explosive bat speed. read
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Draft Focus: Michael Wagner
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Apr
2013
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After spending his first two years at USD as a reliever, RHP Michael Wagner has assumed a role as a weekend starter with a polished 3-pitch mix including a low-90s fastball. read
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2013 NHSI Top Prospects
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Apr
2013
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Frankie Piliere breaks down the top prospects that participated in the 2013 NHSI Tournament, including PG All-American OF Austin Meadows. read
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Draft Focus: Colin Moran
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Apr
2013
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Similar to former Tar Heel Dustin Ackley, no one questions UNC 3B Colin Moran's ability to hit, but how much power he projects to hit for is frequently debated. read
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Draft Focus: Austin Wilson
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Mar
2013
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Although Austin Wilson is currently sidelined with a stress fracture in his right elbow, he offers one of the most exciting collection of tools of any draft-eligible prospect. read
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2013 NHSI Scout Blogs
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Mar
2013
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Frankie Piliere is on hand in Cary, NC to provide detailed scouting notes on those participating in the NHSI tournament, including LHP Justus Sheffield of Tullahoma, TN. read
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Focus: Jonathon Crawford
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Mar
2013
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Despite a rocky start to the 2013 season, Florida RHP Jonathon Crawford is expected to be a premium pick in this year's draft due to his equally premium stuff. read
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Draft Focus: Kent Emanuel
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Mar
2013
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With great command of a four-pitch repertoire that includes an upper-80s to low-90s fastball, North Carolina LHP Kent Emanuel epitomizes the finesse lefty prototype. read
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Draft Focus: Trevor Gott
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Mar
2013
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With a smaller stature and two solid pitches in his fastball and slider, Kentucky RHP Trevor Gott has the makings of a short reliever at the next level. read
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Draft Focus: Chris Anderson
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Mar
2013
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Everything suddenly clicked for Jacksonville RHP Chris Anderson, who now is a factor for the first half of the first round of the draft with a fastball that pushes the upper-90s. read
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Draft Focus: Kris Bryant
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Mar
2013
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Kris Bryant's power potential was evident in high school when he was named to the 2009 PG All-American Classic, and he's only built upon that power profile at San Diego. read
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Draft Focus: Corey Littrell
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Mar
2013
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Kentucky's Corey Littrell fits under the category "sum of all parts" type of LHP with the ability to locate a solid three-pitch repertoire including a low-90s fastball. read
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Draft Focus: Dan Child
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Mar
2013
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Oregon State right handed pitcher Dan Child can dial his fastball up to the mid-90s with the ability to induce weak ground balls thanks to a nasty slider. read
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Draft Focus: Dan Slania
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Mar
2013
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At 6-foot-5, 275-pounds, Notre Dame closer Dan Slania is hard to miss, and he has a polished enough repertoire, with command, to be tried as a starter at the next level. read
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Draft Focus: Jason Monda
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Mar
2013
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Big-bodied Washington State outfielder Jason Monda has an intriguing combination of tools, including power and speed, as scouts wait to see if he can put it all together. read
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Draft Focus: Conrad Gregor
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Mar
2013
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Sweet swinging 1B/OF Conrad Gregor is a former PG All-American, with plenty of promise at the plate and budding power, and could be drafted in the first round come June. read
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Regional HS Preview: Midwest
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Feb
2013
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Perfect Game All-American left handed pitcher and outfielder Trey Ball factors prominently among the talent that the Midwest Region has to offer at the high school level. read
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Draft Focus: Michael Lorenzen
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Feb
2013
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Former PG/Aflac All-American Michael Lorenzen has an exciting blend of speed, arm strength and power potential serving as Cal State Fullerton's center fielder and closer. read
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Draft Focus: D.J. Peterson
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Feb
2013
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New Mexico slugger D.J. Peterson is one of the top pure hitters in the nation, putting up big numbers at the plate and leading to him to being a likely first round pick. read
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Draft Focus: JaCoby Jones
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Feb
2013
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Athletic LSU infielder and former PG/Aflac All-American JaCoby Jones has plenty of speed, arm strength and even power potential to play just about anywhere on the field. read
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Regional HS Preview: Southeast
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Feb
2013
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The Southeast Region, loaded with talent and overall tools including those of PG All-American Clint Frazier, is broken down as part of Perfect Game's High School Preview. read
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Draft Focus: Trey Masek
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Feb
2013
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Despite a less than ideal 6-foot-1 frame, Texas Tech right-hander Trey Masek profiles as a starter at the next level thanks to his improving three-pitch repertoire. read
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Draft Focus: Jared King
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Feb
2013
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There is no questioning the hit tool for Kansas State outfielder Jared King, who has posted impressive numbers during his college career, but he offers more than just his bat. read
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Regional HS Preview: Florida
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Feb
2013
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We kick of our high school regional previews with the state of Florida where an impressive group of catchers, including PG All-American Chris Okey, is one of the bigger stories. read
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Draft Focus: Marco Gonzales
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Feb
2013
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Gonzaga left handed pitcher Marco Gonzales has very good command of a well-rounded, three-pitch arsenal and the ability to dial his fastball up to the low-90s. read
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Draft Focus: Colby Suggs
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Feb
2013
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Arkansas right handed pitcher Colby Suggs has the stuff, approach and makeup of a prototypical late inning stopper, and could move quickly toward the big leagues. read
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Draft Focus: Kevin Ziomek
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Feb
2013
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The continued development of Vanderbilt's Kevin Ziomek has him ranked as one of the top left handed pitchers for the 2013 draft with an improving three-pitch mix. read
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Draft Focus: Eric Jagielo
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Feb
2013
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There is no question that Eric Jagielo will continue to put up big power numbers for Notre Dame this spring, but his contact rate and future position are areas of concern. read
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Draft Focus: Trevor Williams
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Feb
2013
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Arizona State right handed pitcher Trevor Williams has very good command of a well-rounded four-pitch repertoire that makes him a potential first-round pick come June. read
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Draft Focus: Andrew Thurman
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Jan
2013
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The draft stock of UC Irvine's Andrew Thurman will continue to rise as he maintains his low-90s velocity while pounding the strike zone with a polished four-pitch arsenal. read
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Draft Focus: Aaron Brown
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Jan
2013
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The development of draft-eligible sophomore OF/LHP Aaron Brown as a pitcher on the Cape last summer will create an interesting storyline to follow leading up to the draft. read
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Draft Focus: Bobby Wahl
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Jan
2013
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Ole Miss right handed pitcher Bobby Wahl has a polished overall repertoire and is one of several promising SEC arms with legitimate first-round potential. read
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Draft Focus: Aaron Judge
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Jan
2013
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An impressive overall athlete, hulking Fresno State outfielder Aaron Judge has the power in his right-handed swing to match his 6-foot-7, 255-pound frame. read
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Draft Focus: Ryne Stanek
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Jan
2013
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Arkansas right hander pitcher Ryne Stanek, one of the most projectable players eligible for the 2013 draft, continues to make strides as he makes a case for the No. 1 pick. read
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Draft Focus: Mark Appel
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Jan
2013
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For the second year in a row live-armed Stanford right handed pitcher Mark Appel enters the 2013 season as one of the favorites to go first overall in the draft. read
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Draft Focus: Sean Manaea
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Jan
2013
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Perfect Game's Draft Focus series kicks off with a look at Indiana State left handed pitcher Sean Manaea, who has a legitimate chance to be taken No. 1 overall in June. read
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World Uncommitted Top Prospects
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Jan
2013
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Shortstop Michael Landestoy, son of former big-leaguer Rafael, stood out among the top prospects that attended the 2013 World Uncommitted Showcase in Fort Myers, Fla. read
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