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league website: www.westcoastleague.com
2014 Summer Collegiate top prospect index
WestCoast League top prospect list
The
West Coast Collegiate League is one of the more intriguing leagues
for a variety of reasons, including its proximity and swath of
locations, as well as the number of teams – 12.
The
Bellingham Bells put together quite the summer at the WCL, tallying a
fantastic 37-17 overall record in the regular season, while also
claiming the overall crown by taking care of business in the
postseason.
In
terms of individual accolades, UC Riverside outfielder Vince
Fernandez was just terrific across the board, leading to the league
in numerous offensive categories to earn Player of the Year honors,
while Arizona State righthanded pitcher Seth Martinez had a
consistently dominant summer and earned Pitcher of the Year
accolades.
Year
established: 2005
States
represented: Oregon, Washington, British Columbia (Canada)
No.
of teams: 12
Regular
season champion (best overall record): Bellingham Bells (37-17)
Postseason
champion: Bellingham Bells
No.
1 prospect, 2013: Cody Poteet, rhp, Walla Walla Sweets (UCLA)
First
2013 player selected, 2014 MLB draft: Connor Spencer, 1b,
Wenatchee (UC Irvine/8th round, New York Yankees)
Player
of the Year: Vince Fernandez, of, Yakima Valley Pippins (UC
Riverside)
Pitcher
of the Year: Seth Martinez, rhp, Bellingham Bells (Arizona State)
BATTING
LEADERS
Batting
average: Steven Packard, 1b/of, Klamath Falls Gems (Oregon)
(.394)
Slugging
percentage: Vince Fernandez, of, Yakima Valley Pippins (.647)
On-base
percentage: Vince Fernandez, of, Yakima Valley Pippins (.474)
Home
Runs: Vince Fernandez, of, Yakima Valley Pippins (10)
RBI:
Vince Fernandez, of, Yakima Valley Pippins (51)
Stolen
bases: Grant Melker, of, Corvallis Knights (San Diego) (29)
PITCHING
LEADERS
Wins:
Jackson Lockwood, rhp, Corvallis Knights (Portland) (8)
ERA:
Angel Landazuri, rhp, Corvallis Knights (UC Riverside) (2.44)
Saves:
Kevin Sheets, rhp, Bend Elks (Abilene Christian); Brandon Choate,
rhp, Corvallis Knights (9)
Strikeouts:
Austin McGeorge, rhp, Klamath Falls Gems (Long Beach State) (53)
BEST
TOOLS
Best
athlete: Vince Fernandez, of, Yakima Valley Pippins
Best
hitter: Vince Fernandez, of, Yakima Valley Pippins
Best
power: Vince Fernandez, of, Yakima Valley Pippins
Best
speed: Grant Melker, of, Corvallis Knights
Best
defender: Grant Melker, of, Corvallis Knights
Best
velocity: John Pomeroy, rhp, Wenatchee AppleSox
Best
breaking stuff: Kevin Sheets, rhp, Bend Elks
Best
command: Kevin Sheets, rhp, Bend Elks
TOP
10 PROSPECTS
1.Vince
Fernandez, of, Yakima Valley Pippins (UC Riverside/SO in 2016)
Fernandez
had limited action in his first season with the Highlanders, but he
put together a summer that should serve as a massive springboard
heading into the 2015 campaign. Fernandez, a very athletic 6-foot-4,
205-pound outfielder, hit .359 with 13 doubles, three triples, 10
home runs and 51 RBI. He also induced 31 walks and swiped 11 bases.
Fernandez projects as a corner outfielder at the next level and has a
huge overall upside. His speed is good, but not great, but he still
has the ability to play all three positions in the outfield, while he
has good power, physicality, and a mature offensive approach.
Fernandez has some pull-side pop at the plate, while defensively he
has an average to above-average arm.
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