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Draft  | Prospect Scouting Reports | 5/26/2016

2016 MLB Draft Reports: 151-200

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2016 Perfect Game MLB Draft Preview Index

Top 500 Prospects (list/Insider): 1-100 | 101-200 | 201-300 | 301-400 | 401-500

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151. Cavan Biggio, 2b, Notre Dame (JR)
L-R, 6-2/185, Houston, Texas
Previously Drafted: Phillies ’13 (29)

Biggio only hit .246 and .258 in his first two seasons in South Bend, but he was still an on-base machine, as he has the patient, disciplined approach that one would expect out of the son of a Hall of Fame second baseman. He walked 50 times last season and is well on his way to surpassing that total in 2016 while simultaneously cutting into his strikeout rate. Biggio has an unorthodox setup at the plate with a deep crouch and exaggerated high hand set, but his ability to track pitches cannot be overstated. At times, he may get himself into tough counts by being a bit too selective, but by all accounts he has been able to toe the line between patient and passive much better this season than in the past. He’s noticeably bigger than his father, and as a result owns a bit more raw power and strength, but he doesn’t project to be a middle-of-the-order type as his swing and approach is geared more towards solid line drives and setting the table for others. He’s a solid defender at second, who also has the athleticism to potentially play third base at the next level.


152. Thomas Hackimer, rhp, St. John’s (SR)
R-R, 5-11/180, Floral Park, N.Y.
Previously Drafted: Mets ’15 (15)

If you take a look at Hackimer’s numbers this spring and have to glance again, you’re not alone. He’s simply been unhittable, and if you need one out to win a game Hackimer could very well be your guy. Rather than sign with the Mets last June following a 15th round selection, the submarine throwing Hackimer has been lights out for the Johnnies this spring and has vaulted his draft stock into top-five round consideration. And with the way seniors have been coming off the board earlier each year with the new signing restrictions, Hackimer could come off even earlier, especially when you consider how quick of a riser he’ll be through a team’s minor league system. Hackimer is more than just a deceptive arm angle as he’s shown near pinpoint command of his low-90s fastball to either side of the plate with late sinking life. He can also paint his big low-80s slider to either side of the count and has the comfort and feel to throw it in any count, whether he’s up 0-2 or down 3-0. He may not have as many saves as he did last spring, though that’s a stat out of his control, and he’s capable of going more than an inning or two per appearances. The other numbers, or lack of for that matter, are even more impressive. Hackimer’s 0.66 WHIP and 0.72 ERA are both best in the nation, though he technically doesn’t “qualify” on the NCAA website as he needs another 2 1/3 innings to meet the standards. Either way, a team is going to get a fast-moving arm in Hackimer who could very well be one of the first players in the class to reach the Big Leagues.


153. Dylan Carlson, 1b, Elk Grove HS
B-L, 6-3/195, Sacramento, Calif.
College Commitment: Cal State Fullerton

Carlson is one of the fastest rising players in the 2016 high school draft class and could easily go in the top 50-75 picks based on late feedback from scouts.  The son of long-time Elk Grove head coach Jeff Carlson, Dylan is a rare switch-hitting lefthanded thrower who has legitimate bat speed and power from both sides of the plate.  Carlson played first base for most of his development but played center field this spring while hitting .422-8-35 and clearly has the tools and skills to play outfield at the next level.  Carlson has also stood out on the mound this spring, posting a 4-0, 1.65 record with 46 strikeouts in 29 innings and has a fastball that will touch 90 mph at times.


154. Cam Shepherd, ss, Peachtree Ridge HS
R-R, 6-1/180, Duluth, Ga.
College Commitment: Georgia

Shepherd has a well balanced tool package and is one of the more polished high school middle infielders in the 2016 class, perhaps more typical of a shortstop out of Southern California than out of Georgia, although Georgia Tech shortstop Connor Justus might be an apt comparison. Shepherd's raw arm strength and running speed grade out as solid big league average but are not plus tools, just steady skills. He has more offensive potential than most top high school middle infield prospects, though, with a strong righthanded swing that performed very well against top pitching last spring and he has power potential.


155. Dustin May, rhp, Northwest HS
R-R, 6-6/180, Fort Worth, Texas
College Commitment: Texas Tech

May has not circulated much on the national scouting circuit and his appearance at the WWBA World Championship last October, his only major event, lasted only 22 very efficient pitches. So scouts had to work harder this spring to get a read on the tall and slender righthander. May is comfortable pitching in the 90-93 mph range from a well coordinated and easy delivery and gets good sinking life on his fastball with big downhill angle to the plate. He also throws a sharp breaking slider and profiles as a sinker/slider ground ball pitcher moving forward. May went 3-1, 1.92 in 40 innings this spring with 13 walks and 58 strikeouts.

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