| Rank |
Grad |
Name |
Pos. |
Ht. |
Wt. |
B/T |
H.S. |
City |
St. |
| 1 |
2003 |
Milledge, Lastings D. |
OF |
6'1 |
180 |
R/R |
Northside |
Palmetto |
FL |
| Milledge is ranked the #1 prospect in his class. Compares to Andrew Jones or as unbelievable as it may sound, Willie Mays. 5 tools all plus and plays for keeps. Potential super-star! |
| 2 |
2003 |
Harvey, Ryan M. |
OF |
6'5 |
192 |
R/R |
Dunedin |
Palm Harbor |
FL |
| Harvey showed us that he should be considered one of the top prospects for next years draft. He has all the tools and projects out of sight. Plus runner, plus plus arm, plus field, plus raw power. His swing does have a tendency to get long at times. Once he figures that out it's game over. He is in Lastings Milledge bat speed range and that's right up at the top of the class. Oh, he threw 92 from the mound, too! This kid is about as good as a prospect gets. |
| 3 |
2003 |
Allison, Jeffrey |
P/SS/OF |
6'2 |
195 |
R/R |
Peabody |
Peabody |
MA |
| Allison has surfaced as the top pitching prospect in high school baseball for 2003. He has no problem throwing live fastballs in the mid 90s. He isn't afraid to throw any of his pitches in any count. Good breaking ball and changeup. Command of all his pitches. Very athletic, plus runner, would be a top prospect as a position player. |
| 4 |
2003 |
Lubanski, Chris |
OF/1B/P |
6'3 |
180 |
L/L |
Kennedy-Kenrick |
Schwenksville |
PA |
| Lubanski is a kid who could become one of the very first picks next June. The only non plus part of his game is a near average MLB outfielders arm. One of the fastest runners in the country and it's all usable speed. A very good contact hitter who uses the whole field. We think he will hit for outstanding power in pro ball. His body and makeup make him super projectable. This kid is the Real Deal, make no mistake about it. |
| 5 |
FA |
Rodriguez, Eduard |
RHP |
6'3 |
170 |
R/R |
Juan Pablo Duarte |
Maizal |
DR |
| Rodriguez was arguably the top pitching prospect at Tropicana. The tall lanky 17 year old from the Dominican put on quiye a display. Low 90s fastball 80 mph breaking ball and excellent 84 mph changeup all with command. The fastball shows lots of sink and life, the curve is nasty. Long loose arm action with a little recoil. Scary thing is that his body has room for much more strength. |
| 6 |
2003 |
Miller, Andrew |
LHP |
6'6 |
185 |
L/L |
Buchholz |
Gainesville |
FL |
| Miller is very thin and very talented. He shows one of the best looking arm actions of any pitcher in the country. To say he projects is a big understatement. We think he will throw mid 90s with a plus slider when its all said and done. His arm works so well and he seems so natural that anything is possible. Could be an early pick! |
| 7 |
2003 |
Lentz, Richie |
P/OF |
6'2 |
200 |
R/R |
Woodinville |
Woodinville |
WA |
| Lentz is the real deal! Outstanding athlete with a magical arm. He would be a good draft pick as an outfielder, but we see him as a very early pick as a RHP. Topped out at 93 and it looked very easy. The fastball shows sinking action. Slider in low 80s is a good pitch, also looks like he throws a curveball, good one, around 76 mph. Lentz has great bloodlines and should be in big demand. |
| 8 |
2003 |
Stringer, Philip A. |
MIF/3B |
5'9 |
170 |
R/R |
Klein Oak |
Spring |
TX |
| Stringer is compared favorably to a young Jimmy Rollins. He has smooth actions in the infield with plenty of arm strength to make all the plays. He has outstanding hands and the range to play SS in the big leagues someday. His quick hands are used equally well at the plate. He hits good pitching hard with wood. Add the fact that he has become a plus runner and you have a potential high pick. |
| 9 |
2003 |
Sweeney, Ryan |
P/OF |
6'5 |
185 |
L/L |
Xavier |
Cedar Rapids |
IA |
| Sweeney is good enough to be an early pick as both a player/hitter or as a left-handed pitcher. At tropicana he only topped at 88, but his slider was nasty and nobody got a good swing. We've had him in the low 90s before. He might have been the best hitter at Tropicana, hitting them out in BP and hitting ropes against the best pitchers in the country. At 6'5/185 he runs a 6.8 60, he's for real! |
| 10 |
2003 |
Billingsley, Chad R. |
RHP |
6'2 |
200 |
B/R |
Defiance |
Defiance |
OH |
| Billingsley is an excellent, very strong, athlete. He has one of the nation's most powerful arms. We've seen him up as high as 96 mph several times and that heater seems to explode. He throws several breaking balls, some might say too many, but they all work. We think his 83 mph slider will turn into a high 80s slider later on. His changeup is pretty good also. |
| 11 |
2003 |
Curtis, Colin |
OF |
6'0 |
195 |
L/L |
Issaquah |
Sammamish |
WA |
| Big time player in all aspects of his game. Plus runner. Plus arm, true centerfielder who plays for keeps. Put on a defensive show at Tropicana. All this said his #1 tool is his bat. This kid has one of the prettiest swings in the country. He creates exceptional bat speed. knows what he's doing at the plate and smokes line drives. He handles the wood like a big leaguer, which is exactly what we expect him to be someday. Make no mistake, this is the whole entire package, including makeup! |
| 12 |
2003 |
Rodriguez, Sean |
SS/OF |
6'0 |
175 |
R/R |
Coral Park |
Miami |
FL |
| Rodriguez put on quite a show at Tropicana. An average runner at best, everything else is on the plus or even plus-plus side. He threw 3 in a row 95 mph from the outfield, we've seen him throw 92 across the infield and 90+ from the mound. He has outstanding infield actions. He's a very good hitter who has a tendency to be early a bit too often. He hit one of the longest balls we've ever seen in a high school kid. It was foul but the ball stuck in the catwalk at the very top of Tropicana Field. Best of all is Rodriguez is a real baseball player. He knows how to play and how to act. |
| 13 |
2003 |
Perez, Christopher R. |
P/1B |
6'4 |
245 |
R/R |
Manatee |
Holmes Beach |
FL |
| Perez has become one of our favorites. We honestly believe he will end up throwing in the upper 90s. He is very big, but his arm works effortlessly and moves quickly. He shows poise beyond his years. His breaking ball will end up a plus pitch and he flashes a nasty changeup. Keep a very close eye on this kid! |
| 14 |
2003 |
Saltalamacchia, Jarrod S. |
C/OF/P |
6'4 |
190 |
B/R |
Royal Palm Beach |
West Palm Beach |
FL |
| "Salty" is one of the top catching prospects in his class. Great body and big time arm. He's a good athlete who can run a bit and play other positions. A switch hitter with power makes him all the more intriguing. He does have some holes in his swing that need to be patched up. If he makes the repairs, he should be an early pick. |
| 15 |
2003 |
Fulton, Jonathan M. |
SS |
6'4 |
210 |
R/R |
George Washinton |
Danville |
VA |
| Fulton gets our vote as having the very best shortstop actions in the country. Smooth as silk with great hands and the ability to throw from any angle. His arm plays at any position and he's a plus runner. He looks much less than the reported 210, we would guess him more like 6'4/185. At any rate, he is a big time athlete with a great feel for the game. Fulton didn't hit real well at Tropicana, but the hitting skills are there. He creates good bat speed with a controlled swing. His timing was off, but he can hit. We think he will hit for power down the road. Could be a high pick next June. |
| 16 |
2003 |
Brashear, Justin |
C/1B |
6'3 |
200 |
L/R |
Barbe |
Lake Charles |
LA |
| Brashear could end up being a high draft next year. He has an outstanding baseball physique and some interesting tools. He may develop into a pro catcher, but if he doesn't he is still a big prospect. His left-handed bat that screams line drives in all directions will get a lot of interest. He projects to hit with plus power. Solid makeup guy, who will do what it takes to succeed at the highest levels of baseball. |
| 17 |
2003 |
Maine, Scott |
P/1B |
6'3 |
170 |
L/L |
Dwyer |
Palm Beach Gardens |
FL |
| Maine is one of the top lefties in the "03" class. Low 90s fastball with plus life at times. He has a very fast arm that allows him to throw a deceptive sharp breaking ball. We think he could easily add a few clicks to his already big time heater. If he does, he's sure first round material. He might be anyway! Good projectable body! |
| 18 |
2003 |
Bresnehan, Pat |
P/OF |
6'2 |
190 |
R/R |
Dover Sherborn |
Sherborn |
MA |
| Bresnahan is another of the unbelievable "03" class from Massachusetts. A very good athletic pitcher with a 92-93 fastball and a plus breaking ball. He also cuts his fastball, in fact at times it looks like a plus slider. He works quick and seems to have great mound presence. Keep a close eye on him. |
| 19 |
2003 |
Byrd, T. Cain |
P/1B |
6'3 |
185 |
R/R |
Southwood |
Shreveport |
LA |
| Byrd showed everyone why he is considered a top prospect. Fastballs up to 92, low 80s slider and a good changeup. The fastball explodes. He has an athletic type body and he can pitch. The skies the limit for Byrd, if he gets any better he should be a first rounder. |
| 20 |
2003 |
D'Alessio, Anthony |
3B/1B |
6'4 |
195 |
L/R |
Barron Collier |
Naples |
FL |
| D'Alessio has a great body and is a good athlete. He can play the corners in the infield and maybe the outfield. His tools are MLB average except his bat. His hitting ability is right up there with anyone in the country. He creates plus bat speed in a controlled fashion. The ball sounds and looks much different coming off his wood bat. He's a line drive guy with outstanding power potential. Excellent makeup and his bat could get him a picked early next June. |
| 21 |
2003 |
Rodriguez, Eddy |
C |
6'0 |
195 |
R/R |
Coral Gables |
Miami |
FL |
| Rodriguez might be our pick as the best defensive catcher in high school baseball. Plus arm strength and accurate! Outstanding quickness and agility behind the plate. Looks every bit a major league catcher. He has a pretty nice swing, but we would like to see him be a little more aggressive and attack the ball. He has a very good strong body, quick hands and great balance. Those attributes need to be transfered into his swing. If he hits, he will be a first round catcher. If he don't hit, he will be a top three round catcher. |
| 22 |
2003 |
Robinson, Shane M. |
OF |
5'9 |
160 |
R/R |
Jesuit |
Lutz |
FL |
| Make no mistake about this kid. He may not be very big, but there are no other negatives. This is a big time player/athlete who is going to tear up the next level. He has blazing speed, a plus major league arm from the outfield, a true center fielder who can hit. He creates surprising bat speed and it wouldn't surprise us if he ends up hitting with power as he gets bigger. Lots of line drives jump off his bat. |
| 23 |
2003 |
Davis, Adam |
SS/CF |
5'11 |
165 |
B/R |
Ft. Myers |
Ft. Myers |
FL |
| Davis turned into one of the staffs favorite players at Tropicana. He has some serious plus tools that can't be overlooked. A switch hitter who shows plus bat both ways. Good instincts and actions in the infield with a plus MLB arm. He really does everything you want in a baseball prospect. On top of tha, he is a 110% no nonsense guy that has his head in the game at all times. This kid was a giant surprise, we knew he was good, but he is a very special player. |
| 24 |
2003 |
Bressoud, C.J. |
C/P |
6'1 |
185 |
R/R |
North Cobb |
Kennesaw |
GA |
| Bressoud should be considered one of the nations top catching prospects. He has the arm strength and quick release of a MLB catcher. He looks very good behind the plate complete with body and athleticism. On top of that, he can hit and may end up hitting a lot of long balls in pro or the highest level of college baseball. He's one of those "the more you see him... the more you see" types. Don't overlook him! |
| 25 |
2003 |
Valido, Robert A. |
SS |
6'1 |
175 |
R/R |
Coral Park |
Miami |
FL |
| Valido is one of the nations best infielders. Makes all the plays and has a hose. Makes the easy plays look easy rather than spectacular. Average shortstop speed, he should improve slightly in that area. The ball jumps off his bat, definite hitting ability. He swung the bat better at Tropicana than we've seen before. The more he hit the better he hit. This kid needs to be followed very closely. |
| 26 |
2003 |
Mayer, Jordan B. |
3B/P/1B |
6'3 |
220 |
R/R |
Alexandria Senior |
Alexandria |
LA |
| Mayer is a big, strong athletic baseball player. It's hard to tell if he will end up pitching or hitting in the future. He's very talented at both. Throws a heavy sinking fastball at 90 mph. He hits the long ball, plus bat speed and raw power. His swing is tension free and he uses the whole field with power. He even runs fairly good for a big man. |
| 27 |
2003 |
Leffler, R. Scott |
C |
6'2 |
175 |
R/R |
Northside Christian |
St. Petersburg |
FL |
| Leffler is one of the best throwing catchers we have seen in high school baseball. His pop times and velocity readings are great. He does have a tendency to over rush his transfer at times. This causes some problems that he does not need with his arm strength. As a hitter he flashes power potential and some bat speed. He projects to get much stronger and his bat will be the major benefactor of that. A good tough catcher with an awful lot going for him. |
| 28 |
2003 |
Martinez, Guillermo |
IF/OF |
6'0 |
|
R/R |
Coral Park |
Miami |
FL |
| Some scouts over-looked Martinez at Tropicana, but not us. This kid has some of the best infield actions in the country. He has a very strong arm and acrobatic type fielding ability. He does have a tendency to over-throw, but he is fun to watch. The tools including running ability are all there. He projects to hit and shows surprising power at times. He's still a bit raw, but he's also a potential human high lite film. |
| 29 |
2003 |
Harris, James Jackson |
OF/P |
5'10 |
170 |
L/R |
Ronald Reagan |
San Antonio |
TX |
| We have always liked Harris. We've seen him much better than he showed at Tropicana. He did have some stitches put in his elbow while attending. Still he showed great bat speed and hitting ability and one of the strongest outfield arms at the event. He's just a natural hitter, very aggressive with great hitting ability. He ran a 6.92, but we've seen him run better. Definitely a top prospect! |
| 30 |
2003 |
Paul, Xavier |
OF/P |
6'0 |
195 |
B/R |
Slidell |
Slidell |
LA |
| Paul has been a highly ranked player for the past couple years. He is a plus runner with a cannon for an arm. In college he will both pitch and play the outfield. If he signs we think it will be as an outfielder. He is very strong and handles the bat accordingly. If he turns it on with the bat he could end up being a high pick. Most scouts feel he is hard to project due to his mature physical stature. There's no question he has the tools to play in the big leagues someday. |
