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Draft  | State Preview  | 5/9/2013

Draft Preview: District of Columbia

Frankie Piliere     
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In the weeks leading up to the draft, Perfect Game will be providing a detailed overview of each state in the U.S., including the District of Columbia, as well as Canada and Puerto Rico. These overviews will list the state's strengths, weaknesses and the players with the best tools, as well as providing scouting reports on all Group 1 and 2 players as ranked in Perfect Game's state-by-state scouting lists.  Please visit this page for all of the links to Perfect Game's 2013 Draft Preview content.


District of Columbia State-by-State List

It’s certainly not a banner year for the District of Columbia, but not below par the typical draft output. Errol Robinson gives the area a legitimate chance for a player drafted in the top five rounds, and Georgetown should provide a solid number of late draft picks.

Both Georgetown and George Washington have done a decent job of holding their own competitively, particularly Georgetown, who has posted a 25-21 record as of May 9th. And, they have also have some underclassmen to look forward to in the next year or two.


STRENGTH: Georgetown talent/Errol Robinson
WEAKNESS: Pitching
OVERALL RATING (1-to-5 scale): 2

BEST COLLEGE TEAM: Georgetown
BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM: St. John’s College Prep

Top 2014 Prospect: Will Brown, rhp, Georgetown University

HIGHEST DRAFT PICKS

Draft History: L.J Hoes, 2B, St. John’s HS (2008, Orioles/3rd round)
2008 Draft: L.J. Hoes, of, St. John’s College Prep (Orioles/3rd round)
2009 Draft: Pat Lehman, rhp, George Washington University (Nationals/13th round)
2010 Draft: Eric Cantrell, rhp, George Washington University (Royals/7th round)
2011 Draft: Stephen Lumpkins, lhp, American University (Royals/13th round)
2012 Draft: Justin Leeson, of, Georgetown University (Brewers/5th round)

2012 DRAFT OVERVIEW

College Players Drafted/Signed: 1/2
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: 0/0
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 0/0


TOP PROSPECTS, GROUPS 1 and 2

GROUP 2 (rounds 4-10)

1. ERROL ROBINSON, ss, St. John’s College Prep, Boyds
The name of the game with Robinson is athleticism. He’s a fast twitch, 5-foot-11, 175-pound athlete who first opened eyes in a big way at last summer’s PG National Showcase. He figures to add a great amount of strength as he matures, and with that strength should come additional power from the right side. His hands are quick through the zone, and he consistently produces hard line drives in batting practice. Most intriguing to scouts, however, has been his ability at shortstop. His quick transfer, above average arm strength, and high energy approach to the position has moved him up some lists this spring, as he may be one of the most pro ready defenders in the class. He’s an aggressive hitter that will need to be tweaked mechanically as a professional, but his projectable body and defensive skills could get this Ole Miss commit drafted in the 5-7 round range.
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