USA Prospect guys: School me on Elvin Soto!

JTfor3 · Jul 12, 2011

So I know he doesn't appear to be that great (it seems like he wasn't drafted...at all), but I wanted to get some thoughts about him from people who actually know the USA prospects.

The reason I ask is because a buddy of mine is in a Sterling Group Break and has the opportunity to pick this:

Is it worth his time? I'd really appreciate responses from some of you with actual knowledge.

ballerskrip · Jul 12, 2011

What are the other options? That makes a BIG time difference

skrip

JTfor3 · Jul 12, 2011

ballerskrip said:
What are the other options? That makes a BIG time difference

skrip

Ok, I was just looking for general observations for Soto as a player/prospect, but since you asked....his choice is between the Soto and a Taillon Stering Gold ref auto (/50, of course). But I'll take any input...

NECpilgrims8 · Jul 12, 2011

Elvin Soto

Was one of the top NY state prospects for this draft, with his defense well beyond his hitting. Great arm, pop time, defense, game calling. Hitting is all over the place in terms of production. One minute he's flashing power at showcases, and the next he's completely overmatched. Did not do well with team USA 18U team....again, overmatched.

Committed to Pittsburgh and had too high an asking price for his stock, which pretty much deterred teams from choosing him. For some strange reason, PITT is a very hard school to pry away a committed prospect.

That's a sweet card, but you'll be holding it for 3 years. He's a true crap shoot prospect.

Still though, I would pick it ASAP. It's a 1/1 and people still like them. From that product, it's a good pull.

JTfor3 · Jul 12, 2011

NECpilgrims8 said:
Elvin Soto

Was one of the top NY state prospects for this draft, with his defense well beyond his hitting. Great arm, pop time, defense, game calling. Hitting is all over the place in terms of production. One minute he's flashing power at showcases, and the next he's completely overmatched. Did not do well with team USA 18U team....again, overmatched.

Committed to Pittsburgh and had too high an asking price for his stock, which pretty much deterred teams from choosing him. For some strange reason, PITT is a very hard school to pry away a committed prospect.

That's a sweet card, but you'll be holding it for 3 years. He's a true crap shoot prospect.

Still though, I would pick it ASAP. It's a 1/1 and people still like them. From that product, it's a good pull.

Very much appreciate the input. That's what I'm leaning toward (or toward advising), even though the Taillon is a sure thing.

JTfor3 · Jul 12, 2011

Anyone else care to weigh in?

beefycheddar · Jul 12, 2011

JTfor3 said:
Anyone else care to weigh in?

I would be willing to buy a gold Taillon off the bay and trade it for the Soto. So either way he should take the Soto.

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