BA 2012 Top 100 Draft Prospects List W/ Scouting Reports

2012 Draft Top 100 Scouting Reports

Staff Report
February 1, 2012
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1. Mark Appel, rhp, Stanford
Appel had both the best present stuff on the college national team and plenty of room to grow as a pitcher. The 6-foot-5, 190-pounder's arm works easily, delivering consistent 92-95 mph fastballs with good life in the strike zone. Hitters can't sit on his fastball because he throws a true slider, and he's working on developing a changeup. "He had the best arm on the team by far," Team USA pitching coach Rob Walton (Oral Roberts) said. "He touched 99 once or twice, with a bunch of 98s. The ceiling on him is unbelievable. He's a Justin Verlander-type guy. His potential is unreal. He's as good as anyone I've seen in a while." Appel did have the highest ERA on the team (5.00), in large part because he surrendered a grand slam against Japan in his lone start. Like Verlander, he hasn't dominated in college as much as his stuff should dictate, allowing 114 hits and striking out just 86 in 110 innings at Stanford last spring. Appel throws strikes but leaves his pitches over the plate and up in the zone too often, and he'll be nearly untouchable once he refines his command. —2011 Team USA Top 20

2. Lucas Giolito, rhp, Harvard-Westlake HS, Studio City, Calif.
Giolito has everything scouts look for in a high school pitching prospect. He already has the frame and physicality of a big leaguer, standing 6-foot-6, 230 pounds with broad shoulders, strong legs and a trim core. Giolito has a power arsenal that includes a fastball that sat in the low-mid 90s this summer and has been into the upper 90s this fall. He throws the pitch to both sides of the plate and is not afraid to own the inner half. His curveball is a hammer in the 81-83 mph range with tight rotation and late break. He also mixes in an occasional changeup in the 83-84 mph range with good movement. Giolito's stuff looks even faster because his calm, effortless delivery lulls hitters to sleep. If you want to nitpick, his tempo could be sped up a little bit and he could mix in his changeup a little more. Giolito is a workout machine who adheres to an impressive longtoss routine and has been practicing yoga this winter. He is also young for his class and won't turn 18 until just after the signing deadline. He is a quality student and is committed to UCLA. —Conor Glassey (Jan. 2012)

3. Byron Buxton, of, Appling County HS, Baxley, Ga.
Buxton, who also plays quarterback for his high school football team, is a natural athlete who makes things look easy between the lines. Buxton stands 6-foot-2 and 170 pounds. He has a lean frame with a trim waist and shows plenty of speed to handle center field. At the East Coast Pro Showcase, Buxton turned in a 6.50-second 60-yard dash, which grades out as 70 speed on the 20-80 scouting scale. Buxton's arm would also be an asset in the outfield, as he's been clocked in the low 90s off the mound. Buxton has an open setup at the plate and exhibits fluid hitting mechanics. He shows good balance in his short swing, excellent bat speed and a knack for centering the ball—all things necessary to hit for a high average. And there's power potential too—which he showed off by finishing second in the Under Armour game home run derby—with more to come as he continues to fill out and mature physically. His explosive athleticism and five-tool potential has already led some scouts to compare the Georgia commit to a hybrid of the Upton brothers. —Conor Glassey (Jan. 2012)

4. Deven Marrero, ss, Arizona State
Marrero started his summer with Team USA (where he ranked as the No. 2 prospect behind Appel), then returned to Cotuit for 12 games, hitting .326 in 46 at-bats. His summer was cut short when he was hit by a pitch in the left hand and suffered a deep bruise. Marrero is a "complete player," as one scouting director called him, with at least average tools across the board and a grinder mentality. His simple swing, good hand-eye coordination, control of the strike zone and all-fields approach should make him a slightly above-average hitter, and he has a chance to grow into average power, though he's more of a doubles hitter presently. Marrero's slightly above-average speed plays up because of his excellent instincts on the basepaths. But he stands out most for his defense. He reads balls very well off the bat, and his smooth actions and plus arm will keep him at shortstop throughout his career, though his focus sometimes drifts, leading to errors. "He's the best defensive player I've ever seen at 19, 20 years of age," Cotuit coach Mike Roberts said. "Walt Weiss was pretty darn good, but this young man—I've never seen anybody who could get his feet in the right position almost all the time. If for any reason he doesn't get his feet in the right position, he has the ability to still get his hands in the right place, and understand the speed of the runner. I think he's Omar Vizquel at 20." —2011 Cape Cod Top 30

5. Mike Zunino, c, Florida
The Southeastern Conference player of the year, Zunino was a beast against elite SEC competition. In conference games, he led the league in slugging (.750), runs (36), RBIs (33) and doubles (14) and ranked second in batting (.422), OBP (.477) and homers (eight). "Certain guys are 2-for-16 and you know it, but other guys, it's like, I didn't even know that," O'Sullivan said. "It's just quality at-bats, presence in the box. He never gives in, he's going to battle. He's got really good disposition . . . He's always been strong. He's 6-2, 220 pounds, he's put together well. I went back and told the guys at the beginning of the year when he started hitting well, I said, 'The last month of the season last year, he was our best hitter.' He hit more balls hard than anybody in our lineup, and he carried it over into this year. Like most good hitters, he tries to use the middle of the field. He doesn't get pull happy. That's what got him going last year: He used both sides of the field. He likes to pull the ball like most hitters, but when he learned to stay back and see the breaking ball better, not chase the one down, that really helped him." Zunino is also a standout defender—he has a .998 fielding percentage and has thrown out about a third of opposing basestealers. His all-around package makes him a possible first-round pick in the 2012 draft. "I think Mike's special behind the plate," O'Sullivan said. "He throws good, blocks good, receives well, but he's just got good leadership skills, and he knows how to handle a staff . . . I think he's just a baseball player." —May 16, 2011 Three Strikes Blog Post (Aaron Fitt)

6. Kevin Gausman, rhp, Louisiana State
Gausman's homestate Rockies considered drafting him in the first round two years ago out of high school, and he's expected to go that high as a draft-eligible sophomore next year. Tall and slender at 6-foot-4, 185 pounds, he shows the potential for three plus pitches. Gausman features armside run and sink on his 92-96 mph fastball, though his tendency to tilt his shoulder in his delivery affects his ability to work the corners and pitch down in the zone. He throws both a curveball and slider, which both have their moments. His changeup is a weapon because he sells it so well with his arm speed, and he added more depth to it this summer. —2011 Team USA Top 20

7. Chris Beck, rhp, Georgia Southern
Beck was a key piece of Georgia Southern's banner recruiting class in 2009, and after going 2-4, 8.31 as a freshman, he turned a corner as a sophomore, going 9-5, 3.23 with 109 strikeouts in 103 innings. He kept that momentum going into the summer, posting a 2.12 ERA and ranking fifth in the Cape League with 41 strikeouts in 51 innings. Physical and durable at 6-foot-3, 220 pounds, Beck attacks hitters with a 91-94 mph fastball that tops out at 96 on occasion. His power breaking ball—which he throws at 81-84 mph with some bite to it—is between a curveball and a slider, but it has a chance to be a plus pitch if he can learn to repeat it more consistently. He also knows how to use his fading, sinking 83-84 changeup, giving him a chance for three plus pitches in time. Beck is generally around the strike zone, but his control is ahead of his command at this stage. Still, his easy arm action and fairly clean delivery lead scouts to believe he'll be able to improve his command as he matures. —2011 Cape Cod Top 30

8. Brian Johnson, lhp/1b, Florida
After helping Florida reach the CWS Finals in June, Johnson started his summer with Team USA, where he was the national team's top power hitter during his short stint. He hit .280 with two long balls in 50 at-bats for Y-D, continuing to flash mammoth power potential from the left side, while also posting a 19-4 strikeout-walk mark in 15 innings on the mound. Johnson is the top two-way talent for the 2012 draft, a player with legitimate professional potential with the bat and off the mound. Scouts are divided about where he fits best, although three scouting directors who spent extensive time in the Cape all said they liked him a bit better as a pitcher. Johnson has a workhorse build at 6-foot-4, 227 pounds, and his delivery is clean and easy. At his best, he pitches with a solid-average fastball that touches 94, but he was just 87-90 this summer at the end of a long season. He has advanced feel for his entire three-pitch repertoire, which also includes a solid-average breaking ball with good depth and a quality changeup. At the plate, Johnson has good balance and can punish mistakes up in the zone, and some scouts think he has a good feel for hitting, but others aren't sold on his ability to make adjustments. Though he's a good athlete, he's a below-average runner who will be tied to first base as a position player, but his plus to plus-plus power potential should carry him regardless. Johnson was Team USA's most effective reliever (0.63 ERA) in 2010, but this time around he pitched only sparingly and stood out more with his bat after arriving late from the College World Series. Though he played just four games, he led the squad with three homers after hitting just five in the spring. Team USA assistant Rob Walton compared him to Ryan Howard. The 6-foot-3, 225-pounder has plenty of strength and makes consistent hard contact to all fields. He'll need to improve defensively at first base.An AL crosschecker preferred Johnson on the mound, however. He has the build to be a workhorse starter and fills the strike zone with 90-93 mph fastballs. His short slider can be a plus pitch at times but needs more bite, and he also has a decent changeup. —Team USA Top 20/Cape Cod Top 30

9. Victor Roache, of, Georgia Southern
An unrefined Michigan prep product, Roache had an up-and-down freshman year at Georgia Southern, then exploded for 30 home runs with the less-potent BBCOR bats as a sophomore—the most homers by a Division I player since 2003. He got off to a torrid start in the Cape, hitting .397/.529/.667 with five homers and just 13 strikeouts through his first 25 games, but he struggled mightily in his final 18 games, hitting .183 with one homer and 31 strikeouts. During his funk, Roache saw a steady diet of breaking balls, which he struggled to recognize and repeatedly chased out of the zone. But scouts who saw Roache in the first half of the summer came away satisfied with his improving approach and dazzled by his well above-average raw power from the right side. The muscular 6-foot-1, 225-pounder has a quick, compact swing, though some scouts questioned his looseness. He split time between DH and the corner outfield spots for Cotuit, which was loaded with athletes in the outfield, but his fringe-average speed and average arm should make him an adequate defender. Roache comes with some risk, but his plate approach has already come a long way since he arrived in college, and if it continues to improve he could blossom into a dangerous big league slugger down the road. —2011 Cape Cod Top 30

10. David Dahl, of, Oak Mountain HS, Birmingham
With his beautiful lefthanded stroke and five-tool potential, Dahl earned comparisons to Colby Rasmus this summer. He shows excellent balance with a wide stance and his bat speed is evident in his fluid, compact swing. He consistently squares the ball up and projects to hit for both average and power. Dahl has a keen eye at the plate, showing good patience in his at-bats and quiet takes on pitches narrowly out of the strike zone. He's an above-average runner who is smart on the bases, though he's not a burner and it's possible he may wind up fitting better in a corner outfield spot, but he'll at least get the chance to stick in center field. Right field would be an option, as he has a strong arm. Dahl is committed to Auburn. —Conor Glassey (Jan. 2012)

11. Walker Weickel, rhp, Olympia HS, Orlando
With a long and lanky 6-foot-6, 200-pound frame, Weickel offers plenty of projection and his stuff is already very good. He uses a full windup and takes advantage of his height on the mound, throwing his fastball downhill in the 89-92 mph range and toping out at 95. Weickel shows good body control and fills up the strike zone with his fastball. While he usually throws the pitch with steep downward plane, it can sometimes flatten out on him, and that's when it becomes hittable. Weickel's curveball showed improvement this summer, going from a loopy 68-70 mph offering to a tighter, firmer pitch in the 73-75 mph range with 12—to-6 break and good depth. The Miami recruit also mixes in a changeup between 80-81 mph. Weickel shows very good maturity and was Team USA's ace on the mound during its gold-medal run in the 2011 COPABE Pan Am Championships, going 3-0, 0.46 with 23 strikeouts and four walks over 20 innings. —Conor Glassey (Jan. 2012)

12. Stryker Trahan, c, Acadiana HS, Lafayette, La.
At 6-foot-1 and 220 pounds, Trahan is built like a fullback, but runs like a tailback. Deceptively fast for his size, Trahan offers solid-average speed—exceptional for a catcher. He ran a 6.54-second 60-yard dash at the Perfect Game National Showcase, turned in a 6.80 time at Tournament of Stars and then clocked a 7.06 at East Coast Pro. He also gets out of the box quickly, generally posting home-first times in the 4.15 to 4.25 second range. The son of two former catchers who is named after Burt Reynolds' character in the show "B.L. Stryker," Trahan was born to catch. In addition to his strong build, he has massive, strong hands that help him on both offense and defense. He's a quality receiver with average arm strength. A lefthanded hitter, Trahan hits from a relaxed, narrow stance. He shows good rhythm at the plate and is a very selective hitter. Trahan has a natural uphill bat path with a high finish that gives him good loft and power potential. He shows above-average bat speed and the ball explodes off his bat. It's a rare combination of tools for a catcher, which is why the Mississippi commit is expected to be a first round pick in June. —Conor Glassey (Jan. 2012)

13. Matthew Smoral, lhp, Solon (Ohio) HS
Smoral has an imposing presence on the mound, standing 6-foot-8 and 225 pounds. His height along with his low three-quarter arm slot from the left side makes him tough to pick up. His stuff doesn't make it any easier for hitters. Smoral throws a fastball in the 89-92 mph range and tops out at 94. Smoral also throws a slider in the 81-84 mph range and a changeup with similar velocity. His low arm slot causes him to sometimes get around his slider, but when he stays on top of it, it's a tight pitch with late break. Like many big pitchers, Smoral is still growing into his frame and learning how to control his delivery. He currently lands a little open and a little stiff, sometimes stumbling off the mound in his follow through. This causes his control to come and go, but when he's on, his stuff is dominating. Smoral has the athleticism to smooth things out. His father, Steve, was a basketball player at North Carolina State, but Matt is committed to North Carolina. —Conor Glassey (Jan. 2012)

14. Albert Almora, of, Mater Academy, Hialeah Gardens, Fla.
Almora is USA Baseball's most decorated alumnus, winning gold medals with the 2007 and 2008 14-and-under teams, the 2009 and 2010 16U team and the 2010 and 2011 18U teams. With all that big-game experience, it's no wonder that Almora is one of the most polished players in this year's class. Scouts have to project on his power, but Almora has above-average tools across the board, with stellar defense in center field and a knack for pure hitting standing out the most. Everything comes easy to Almora, velocity doesn't faze him and he plays with a lot of energy. Almora is a cousin of Orioles prospect Manny Machado and is committed to Miami. —Conor Glassey (Jan. 2012)

15. Max Fried, lhp, Harvard-Westlake HS, Studio City, Calif.
When Fried's Montclair College Prep eliminated its storied athletic program, Fried transferred to Harvard-Westlake to join righthander Lucas Giolito to become the best prep pitching duo in the country. Fried has prototypical projection in his lanky 6-foot-4, 170-pound frame. He has long arms and a free and easy delivery. He's also an above-average athlete who fills up the strike zone with all of his pitches. His fastball sits in the 88-92 mph range with good armside run and his 73-75 mph curveball is one of the best in the country. Fried can get a little long to the plate, but does vary his looks with runners on base, incorporating a slide step when necessary. He also has an excellent pickoff move. Like Giolito, Fried is also committed to UCLA. —Conor Glassey (Jan. 2012)

16. Gavin Cecchini, ss, Barbe HS, Lake Charles, La.
Gavin is the younger brother of Red Sox third base prospect Garin, and the two brothers' parents are both coaches at Barbe High, as well as for the SE Texas Sun Devils travel team. Gavin is leaner than his brother, with a 6-foot-2, 185-pound frame. The increased mobility gives him a legitimate chance to stay at shortstop, and he's the best all-around prospect at the position in this year's high school class. Cecchini shows good range at shortstop with above-average instincts, fluid fielding mechanics and a strong arm. He's a leader on the field who always plays hard and goes about the game the right way. Cecchini is an above-average runner and is smart on the bases. At the plate, Gavin is also different from his brother, as he hits righthanded. He hits everything on the screws and hits the ball hard to all fields. While Cecchini has a good eye at the plate, he's up there to hit and is often aggressive early in the count. Cecchini has strength in his wrists and will hit for power as he continues to get stronger. One of the most impressive batting practice home runs on the showcase circuit this summer was Cecchini's a mammoth shot during the workout day before the Under Armour game, a 400-plus foot bomb that bounced off the gym beyond the left field wall at Illinois-Chicago's campus. Along with his close friend Stryker Trahan, Cecchini is committed to Mississippi. —Conor Glassey (Jan. 2012)

17. Carlos Correa, ss, Puerto Rico Baseball Academy, Gurabo, P.R.
The second-youngest player in Baseball America's High School Top 100, Correa won't turn 18 until September after the signing deadline. That makes his physical build and present tools even more impressive. Correa has a pro body at 6-foot-4 and 190 pounds with a high waist and room to fill out. Despite his large frame, he's light on his feet and shows fluid actions at shortstop with soft hands and above-average arm strength. Correa is a little raw at the plate and is currently a free swinger, but has some strength and hits the ball hard when he makes contact. He's an above-average runner now but may slow down as he fills out. Being a first-round pick this June could keep him away from his Miami commitment. —Conor Glassey (Jan. 2012)

18. Stephen Piscotty, 3b, Stanford
Many Pacific-10 Conference coaches thought Piscotty was the best hitter in their league this spring, when he batted .364/.423/.471 and helped lead Stanford to super regionals. He hit .349 in 106 at-bats this summer to win the Cape League batting title on the final day of the season, edging Dane Phillips by percentage points. "He's very consistent—I compare him to (former Cape Leaguer and current big leaguer) Garrett Atkins," Y-D coach Scott Pickler said. "He hit in the middle of the order all year, and he only will get better when he puts on his man strength. I thought he was one of the more consistent hitters in the league—he handled the change, handled the breaking ball, handled the fastball on both sides of the plate. Right now it's a gap-to-gap approach, but I think there will be some power in there if he uses his legs a little more." Piscotty stung hard line drives to all fields in all four of his at-bats in the Cape League all-star game, a performance that typified his all-fields approach and showcased his smooth righthanded swing. Scouts expect him to develop average or slightly better power as he grows into his 6-foot-3, 195-pound frame. He played both corner infield spots and in the outfield for Y-D, and scouts are divided about his ability to stick at third base down the road, but the consensus is that his actions and range are good enough to at least give him a shot there. He has a strong arm and even flashed 93-94 mph gas in five relief appearances for Y-D. —2011 Cape Cod Top 30

19. Jake Barrett, rhp, Arizona State
Barrett was a third-round pick of the Blue Jays in 2009 and did not sign. After working as a reliever as a freshman, he made 14 starts as a sophomore, going 7-4, 4.14. He's a physical workhorse at 6-foot-3, 230 pounds and could either wind up as a front-rotation starter with more polish or wind up in the bullpen. Scouts always like power arms, and Barrett works comfortably in the 93-96 mph range with his fastball. Moreover, he's improved his breaking ball since his high school days, flashing a quality slider that he can throw for strikes. He also employs a splitter as a swing-and-miss pitch. Barrett's upside is tantalizing, but he has rough edges to smooth out. —John Manuel (Jan. 2012)

20. Lance McCullers Jr., rhp, Jesuit HS, Tampa
McCullers has been known as one of the top prospects in this class for a few years thanks to the fact that he's always shown premium arm strength and has a father with the same name who pitched in the big leagues for seven seasons. At 6-foot-2 and 195 pounds, McCullers has a similar build to his dad when he played. He also has similar stuff, including a fastball that sits in the 93-96 mph range and a nasty slider with hard and late break in the 83-87 mph range. McCullers also mixes in a good changeup and a curveball. While he'll likely get a chance to start as a pro, he has some effort in his delivery, very limited experience on the mound and sometimes has bouts with wildness that could lead to a relief role. McCullers is committed to Florida. —Conor Glassey (Jan. 2012)

21. Joey Gallo, 3b/rhp, Bishop Gorman HS, Las Vegas
Gallo hit 25 home runs last year for Bishop Gorman High and has some of the most impressive power in this year's class. That towering power was on full display when Gallo hit the 10th-longest home run in Petco Park history at the Perfect Game All-America Game. Gallo's downside is that he swings and misses a lot and, though he plays third base in high school, will probably move to first base as a pro. The move won't be for a lack of arm strength. He also sees time on the mound and sits in the 88-92 mph range, topping out at 95. Gallo will put his talent on display at the USA Baseball/Baseball America National High School Invitational this March and he is committed to Louisiana State. —Conor Glassey (Jan. 2012)

22. Marcus Stroman, rhp, Duke
Stroman may have been the smallest player on the college national team at 5-foot-9 and 185 pounds, but he was also its most dynamic. He struck out 17 and allowed just two baserunners (no hits) in eight innings with Team USA, continuing to draw Tom Gordon comparisons that started last summer in the Cape Cod League. A quick-twitch athlete who is both a starting pitcher and shortstop at Duke, Stroman generates quality arm speed. As a reliever, he works at 93-96 mph with his fastball and can throw it by hitters up in the zone. He also can embarrass lefties and righties alike with a nasty slider he commands to both sides of the plate. "He's so much fun to watch," said Eric Campbell, USA Baseball's general manager of national teams. "He was our most electric guy. When he came into a game to pitch for us, it was the most exciting thing to happen with our college national team this summer. There was a buzz about him." —2011 Team USA Top 20

23. Michael Wacha, rhp, Texas A&M
After throwing 130 innings in the spring and leading Texas A&M to the College World Series, Wacha still had enough left in the tank to allow just one earned run in two starts for Team USA. He relies on his changeup and his command, both of which were as good as anyone's on the national team. Wacha uses his 6-foot-6, 195-pound frame to throw his pitches on a steep downhill plane. His straight changeup is more notable for its deception than its action, and he sets it up by locating his 90-93 mph fastball. His ultimate ceiling depends on whether he can come up with a solid breaking ball, and he made progress with a cutter/slider this summer. —2011 Team USA Top 20

24. Travis Jankowski, of, Stony Brook
After hitting .355 with 30 steals in 34 tries during his breakout sophomore year at Stony Brook, Jankowski exploded onto the prospect landscape this summer, hitting .329 with 15 steals and a league-best seven triples to win the Cape's MVP award. "He was one of the best players in the Cape," the AL scouting director said. "He's a guy that jumped out. He took really good at-bats, had really good barrel control, the ability to stay behind the ball and drive the ball. He could run, had a little bit of pop and a good-looking body." The 6-foot-2, 190-pound Jankowski is a live athlete with plus speed that plays on the basepaths and in center field, where he has good instincts, excellent range and an average arm. His swing is a bit uphill, but he still showed a knack for squaring up a lot of hard line drives and sharp grounders. He made enough adjustments to hold his own against premium stuff, and he flashed a bit of pull power during batting practice, though he figures to have below-average power. He doesn't give away at-bats and could be a plus hitter down the road, particularly if he can flatten out his swing just a bit. —2011 Cape Cod Top 30

25. Josh Elander, c, Texas Christian
Elander started just 38 games behind the plate in his first two seasons at Texas Christian, but he became Team USA's regular catcher when Florida catcher Michael Zunino opted not to join the team after the Gators made it to the finals of the College World Series. The 6-foot-1, 215-pound righthanded hitter showed the second-best pop on the team behind Johnson, driving the ball to all fields. Elander also got the job done defensively, receiving and blocking well and combating the running game with an average arm and quick release. "He has close to Johnson's power and matched him in batting practice." head coach Tim Jamieson (Missouri) said. "We thought he'd be the backup to Zunino but he wound up being more than that and did a great job with out staff. He did it all well." —2011 Team USA Top 20

26. Richie Shaffer, 3b/1b, Clemson
Shaffer has blasted 20 home runs during his first two seasons at Clemson, and he continued to show off his plus righthanded power potential in the Cape, tying for second in the league with six homers and winning the home run derby at Fenway Park prior to the CCBL all-star game. Some scouts thought Shaffer was a better power-hitting prospect than Roache, saying Shaffer has the looser swing and better bat speed. At 6-foot-3, 205 pounds, Shaffer's swing is long-levered, and he can be vulnerable on the inner half, but he came on strong this summer once he started driving the ball to the opposite field more often. "He's a hard worker, and he's coachable," Chatham coach John Schiffner said. "The first part of the summer he really was spinning off the ball—I don't know if it was just because he wanted to show the power. The second half it really clicked for him. He's got a very good arm—you don't see it much at first base—and for a big kid he runs well. And he's got ungodly power." Shaffer split time between third and first for the Anglers, but his feet don't work great at the hot corner, and he fits best at first, despite his plus arm. He'll need to work on his concentration and footwork defensively. —2011 Cape Cod Top 30

27. Trey Williams, 3b, Valencia HS, Santa Clarita, Calif.
Williams has been a hot name for the 2012 draft for a while for similar reasons to McCullers: special talent and a big league dad. Williams was a shortstop early in his high school career, but has filled out and now plays third base. His tools profile at the hot corner. He has tremendous strength and bat speed, though he can sometimes look overmatched against quality breaking balls. His line-drive home run to the right-center gap off of a 90 mph fastball at the Perfect Game National Showcase stands out as one of the most impressive round-trippers on the summer circuit. Defensively, Williams is a good athlete with solid arm strength. He is an average runner. A Pepperdine commit, Williams missed several other showcases this summer retaking classes in summer school. Williams' dad, Eddie, was the fourth-overall pick in the 1983 draft and had a 20-year professional career, with 10 of those years spent in the big leagues. While Trey doesn't project to go that high, he certainly could become another first-rounder. —Conor Glassey (Jan. 2012)

28. Kyle Zimmer, rhp, San Francisco
After throwing just five innings as a freshman in 2011, Zimmer blossomed into San Francisco's ace down the stretch in 2011, capped by a four-hit, 11-strikeout shutout against UCLA to beat Gerrit Cole in regionals. He followed up his spring with a solid Cape season, posting a 3.38 ERA and a 37-14 K-BB mark in 48 innings. The 6-foot-3, 210-pound Zimmer is a power pitcher with a fastball that sits comfortably at 92-94 and touches 95. His curveball can be a hammer in the low 80s with sharp tilt, but sometimes he leaves it up in the zone when he should bury it. Still, it projects as a plus pitch when he learns to stay on top of it more consistently. He made progress with his changeup this summer, but it still has a ways to go. "He had plenty of arm and had a hard curveball—a really good curveball," a second NL scouting director said. "He had a good sense what he was going, and was aggressive. The arm and delivery work—it's not an effort deal—and it looks like he'll be a starter. It was a pretty impressive package." —2011 Cape Cod Top 30

29. Kenny Diekroeger, ss, Stanford
Diekroeger instantly became one of the best incoming freshmen in the country when he spurned Tampa Bay, which had drafted him in the second round in 2009, in favor of the Cardinal. In high school, he emerged as a major prospect by posting an 85.96 score on the Nike SPARQ athletics test during the 2008 Area Code Games, including a nearly 35-inch vertical leap. He largely lived up to the hype as a freshman, leading Stanford in hitting with a .356/.391/.491 line in 216 at-bats, on his way to garnering first-team freshman All-America honors. His talent was on display in the summer of 2010, as New England Collegiate League coaches almost unanimously chose Diekroeger as the circuit's best pro prospect after he hit .324/.354/.446 in 139 at-bats with the Newport Gulls. A physical 6-foot-2, 200 pounder, Diekroeger showed gap-to-gap power to go along with advanced plate discipline and good, quick hands that made it hard for pitchers to fool him. After playing primarily third base at Stanford as a freshman, Diekroeger split his time between shortstop and third base with the Gulls, and some coaches weren't convinced he could stick at shortstop. He has average speed and range to go along with good infield actions and a strong arm. There were questions about his maturity and work ethic down the stretch and he was even benched for part of the postseason, during which he managed only one hit in 15 at-bats. But his athleticism, bat speed and approach suggest he has a bright future as an offensive shortstop or third baseman down the road. Diekroger struggled as a sophomore for Stanford with just 11 extra-base hits with the BBCOR bats, then didn't play during the summer, instead working out on campus. Diekroeger was being challenged by Lonnie Kauppila for the shortstop job as a junior and could move to second base. —John Manuel (Jan. 2012)

30. Tyler Naquin, of, Texas A&M
Naquin was a catalyst for both Texas A&M's College World Series squad and Team USA, though scouts are still trying to determine if he's going to be a big league regular or more of a tweener. He has a good approach, lets pitches travel deep and has some bat speed and ability to impart backspin on the ball. But he also fouls off too many hittable pitches, and the lefthanded hitter is going to have to add strength to his 6-foot-2, 175-pound frame in order to profile as a right fielder. His bat might fit better in center field, but he hasn't played their much because the Aggies have speedster Krey Bratsen and the U.S. national team had Lorenzen. Naquin might have the speed and instincts to handle center, and his well above-average arm is definitely suited for right. —2011 Team USA Top 20

31. Adam Brett Walker, of/1b, Jacksonville
Walker, the son of a former Minnesota Vikings running back of the same name, ranked as the top prospect in the Great Lakes League a year ago, and he captured second-team All-America honors this spring after hitting .409/.486/.682 with 13 homers, 75 RBIs and 14 steals. But Walker struggled against premier pitching this summer, hitting just .216/.269/.336 with four homers and a ghastly 8-56 BB-K mark in 134 at-bats. Walker is a physical specimen at 6-foot-5, 225 pounds, and scouting directors agreed that he had as much raw power as any player in the Cape, rating it as a 70 or 80 tool on the 20-80 scouting scale. "When he figures it out—if he does—it's going to be really special," Hyannis coach Chad Gassman said. "He'll put on a show in BP, and it barely looks like he's swinging. He's like a three-tool guy; the hit tool's got to come, and the arm is fringy, but he can run really well for his size, and he can defend it at first or in right field." Scouts agree that Walker is athletic enough to handle an outfield spot, and if he hits enough to unlock his massive righthanded power potential, he could be an impact big leaguer. He struggled against better fastballs from the waist up this summer, and he simply could not lay off breaking balls out of the zone. —2011 Cape Cod Top 30

32. Luke Sims, rhp, Brookwood HS, Snellville, Ga.
Sims has a nice, athletic frame at 6-foot-2 and 195 pounds. His athleticism leads to a balanced delivery and he uses his strong legs well. He gets good angle on his 90-93 mph fastball that tops out at 95 and the pitch has good life. He's not afraid to pitch inside and throws a lot of strikes. Sims also spins one of the best curveballs in the class, a 74-77 mph downer with sharp, late break and mixes in a 82-84 mph changeup, giving him the chance for three plus pitches. Sims' Brookwood team will participate in USA Baseball's inaugural National High School Invitational, presented by Baseball America. He is committed to Clemson. —Conor Glassey (Jan. 2012)

33. Duane Underwood, rhp, Pope HS, Marietta, Ga.
Underwood has a solid pitcher's frame, standing 6-foot-2 and 205 pounds, and the stuff to match. His fastball sits in the 92-94 mph range and he's touched 95. His curveball is solid average now in the 73-75 mph range and could be a plus pitch someday. He throws a straight changeup occasionally, but mostly works with his fastball-curveball combination. Underwood works quickly and he has a smooth, easy delivery. He throws on a good downward angle with a quick arm, but there are still a few things to work on. He stabs and sweeps in the back of his arm swing and has a stiff, closed landing. Underwood's youth—he won't turn 18 until after the signing deadline—and his loose athleticism should allow him to smooth things out. He is committed to Georgia. —Conor Glassey (Jan. 2012)

34. Rio Ruiz, 3b/rhp, Bishop Amat HS, La Puente, Calif.
Ruiz is a physical third baseman with big hands and present strength. He has a knack for making good contact and figures to develop good power with his frame. He won't be a Gold Glove candidate at third base, but can hold the position down. If he does end up needing to switch positions, he would fit in right field with his plus arm. He dabbles in pitching and sits 90-93 mph with a nasty low-80s slider. He is committed to Southern California. He is a star quarterback as well and would probably get a chance to play as a safety or defensive back for the Trojans if he makes it to school. —Nathan Rode (Jan. 2012)

35. Branden Kline, rhp, Virginia
Kline didn't sign despite being the Red Sox's sixth-round pick in 2009 out of high school. He was the closer for Virginia's 2011 College World Series team, going 4-1, 1.88 with 56 strikeouts in 43 innings. He's expected to move into the rotation as a junior. Kline mostly used his 90-93 mph fastball and power slider as a closer but will also incorporate a curveball and changeup in a starting role. "If you told me draw a 6-foot-3 righthanded pitcher, I'd probably draw his body. He's tall, he's lean, he's athletic, he's got a power arm. He's what you want." —John Manuel (Jan. 2012)

36. C.J. Hinojosa, ss, Klein Collins HS, Spring, Texas
Hinojosa planned to graduate high school early, skipping the draft all together to enroll early at Texas, but he couldn't finish all the classes he needed to take. With that not working out, it will be interesting to see what his signability is like this summer. On talent, he's one of the most intriguing players in the class. While he's not a lock to stay at shortstop, Hinojosa shows smooth actions, quick hands and solid arm strength. He's a solid-average runner. At the plate, he drives the ball to all field with authority. He has no problem with velocity, shows great plate coverage and a strong understanding of the strike zone. Hinojosa has very good bat speed and surprising pull power for his 5-foot-11, 185-pound size. He's also a gamer on the field and stands out for his baseball I.Q. and toughness. Hinojosa is young for the class and won't turn 18 until July 15. —Conor Glassey (Jan. 2012)

37. Addison Russell, ss, Pace (Fla.) HS
Russell was one of two players to play in the Under Armour All-America Game as an underclassman in 2010 (with the other being Lance McCullers). Russell has explosive athleticism and was seen doing backflips on the field before a game at USA Baseball's Tournament of Stars. Russell is a streaky hitter, but hit well for Team USA in November, hitting .364/.481/.614 with four doubles, two triples and a home run. Russell's swing can sometimes get a long and draws comparisons to Juan Uribe. He has some noise to his swing and swings out of his shoes at times, but Russell frequently hits the ball on the screws and shows impressive power, especially to his pull side. Defensively, Russell shows quick hands at shortstop, but not the quickest feet. He has a thicker build and is just an average runner, meaning he may be better suited at third base or second base. He has choppy actions, but the ball always sticks in his glove and he has above-average arm strength. Russell is committed to Auburn. —Conor Glassey (Jan. 2012)

38. Courtney Hawkins, of/rhp, Carroll HS, Corpus Christi, Texas
Few players improved their stock this summer as much as Hawkins. He looked overmatched early in the summer, but really found his groove later on and was one of only two players to hit a home run at the Area Code Games in spacious Blair Field. Hawkins has a muscular, 6-foot-3, 215-pound frame. He has some things to smooth out at the plate—he has a lot of pre-swing movement and changes his eye level a lot during his swing—but keeps his nose on the ball and his strong wrists and forearms give him the ability to drive the ball to all fields. Hawkins has a very aggressive approach at the plate and struggles against offspeed, but showed the ability to turn around velocity. Hawkins is an above-average runner now and fits best defensively in right field with his strong arm. He also pitches and throws in the 88-91 mph range, but struggles to control his offspeed offerings. Hawkins' high school team will play in the USA/Baseball America National High School Invitational this spring and he is committed to Texas. —Conor Glassey (Jan. 2012)

39. Freddy Avis, rhp, Menlo School, Atherton, Calif.
Avis attends the same high school that produced Stanford infielder Kenny Diekroeger and is set to also attend Stanford, which is just 10 minutes away from their high school campus. Avis has a well-proportioned build and an athletic, balanced delivery. He shows very good arm speed and throws a fastball in the 90-92 mph range from a three-quarter arm slot. Avis mixes in a 72-74 curveball that shows potential, but needs more consistency an an occasional 83-84 mph changeup. In addition to being a talented pitcher, Avis is also a talented musician. —Conor Glassey (Jan. 2012)

40. Hunter Virant, lhp, Camarillo (Calif.) HS
Though Virant has only been pitching seriously for one year, you wouldn't be able to tell by watching him. He has a clean delivery that resembles that of Cliff Lee with the way he sits on a bent back leg at his balance point and with his effortless arm flow. Virant has a 6-foot-3, 175-pound frame with room for added strength. His fastball sits in the 88-92 mph range, but also mixes in an 86-87 mph two-seamer with natural cutting action. Virant also has an array of secondary pitches, including a high-70s slider, a curveball in the low 70s and a 78-79 mph changeup. Virant shows good control of all four pitches, though scouts would like to see the UCLA commit show a little more toughness. —Conor Glassey (Jan. 2012)

41. Ty Hensley, rhp, Santa Fe HS, Edmond, Okla.
Hensley comes from a baseball family. His father, Mike, was a second-round pick by the Cardinals in 1988 out of Oklahoma. He spent three years in the minors, but his time was cut short due to arm problems, so he moved on to coaching, spending two seasons at Oral Roberts before spending eight years at Kansas State. The younger Hensley has a big, physical presence on the mound—6-foot-5 and 220 pounds—and it's not hard to envision him becoming a workhorse in the middle of a big league rotation. Hensley shows good body control and an in-line delivery. This summer, his fastball was 91-94 mph and he touched 95. He also throws a quality 12-to-6 curveball between 74-78 mph and flashes a 79-80 mph changeup. His secondary stuff still needs better consistency. Hensley is a hard worker with outstanding maturity and makeup. Like his summer ball teammates, Gavin Cecchini and Stryker Trahan, Hensley is committed to Mississippi. —Conor Glassey (Jan. 2012)

42. Nick Williams, of, Ball HS, Galveston, Texas
Williams is an enigma, and the type of player who will be polarizing to scouts—even scouts within the same organization. He's loaded with tools and can put on a show in a workout but is still extremely rough around the edges during games. He shows very good speed, running a 6.47-second 60-yard dash at the Perfect Game National Showcase. He also shows impressive power to all fields, thanks to his lightning-quick bat speed. Williams has very fast hands and stays inside the ball well, but his feet move a lot in his swing, which gives him problems against breaking balls and makes him look silly in some at-bats. Williams is aloof at times during games. He takes poor routes to balls in the outfield and usually slides back into first base feet-first on pickoff throws. His raw tools and explosiveness can't be taught, but he'll have to add some serious polish to succeed at Texas or in the low minors. —Conor Glassey (Jan. 2012)

43. Nolan Sanburn, rhp, Arkansas
The Tigers drafted Sanburn as an outfielder in the 34th round of the 2010 draft out of Kokomo (Ind.) High, but it's clear that his future is on the mound. Sanburn pitched well as Arkansas' closer as a freshman and took things up a notch this summer. He can overpower hitters with a fastball that sits in the 91-94 mph range and gets as high as 98. Sanburn was used as a starter this summer to help develop his slider and changeup, and both showed improvement during his 19 innings of work, in which he struck out 24 and walked nine while going 0-1, 2.33. The slider showed flashes of being an above-average pitch in the 81-85 mph range. Sanburn repeats his athletic delivery well and shows a lot of confidence on the mound. Sanburn, a draft-eligible sophomore this year, is slated to remain in the Razorbacks' bullpen this spring, but should get a shot to start in pro ball. —2011 Northwoods League Top 20

44. J.T. Chargois, rhp, Rice
After Chargois showed premium arm strength in the fall and early spring, Rice expected him to be its starting first baseman and a key bullpen arm in 2011. He wound up starting all 63 games and hitting .299, but made just seven appearances off the mound, posting a 13.50 ERA. So Brewster expected to use him primarily as a hitter, but early in the summer the Whitecaps were short on arms, so they asked Chargois to throw a bullpen. "I said, 'Are you kidding me? He's got to pitch,' " Whitecaps coach Tom Myers said. "We put him in a setup role for a week and a half, and he dominated. Then we moved him into the closer role and never looked back. He's got that aggressive mentality—he attacked." Chargois allowed only one run all summer (0.43 ERA), striking out 20 and walking four in 21 innings while racking up seven saves. He went after hitters with a sinking fastball in the 92-96 range and a plus power curveball that ranged from 78-83. During his longest outing—a five-inning stint in a 15-inning game against Harwich—he even started mixing in a serviceable changeup the second time through the order. His delivery has some violence, and he profiles as a reliever all the way, but he has filthy, back-of-the-bullpen stuff. —2011 Cape Cod Top 30

45. Andrew Heaney, lhp, Oklahoma State
Heaney showed advanced feel for pitching and good command this summer, prompting one coach to predict that he will be the first player from this list to reach the big leagues. He went 4-3, 3.38 with 46 strikeouts and 14 walks in 45 innings for Falmouth, and he ably held down a starter's workload. Durabilty is the primary concern with Heaney; he needs to add strength to his wiry 6-foot-2, 174-pound frame to prove to scouts that he can hold up pitching every five days over the course of a pro season. Still, scouts regard him as a safe college lefty with solid stuff and good competitiveness. Heaney works mostly in the 88-90 range and bumps 91-92 from a three-quarters arm slot, and he often employs a lower slot against lefties, giving them fits. "He's like the kid who just came in from playground—he'll drop down, change arm angles, throw breaking balls from different speeds," Trundy said. "It's like he's pitching at a Wiffle ball game. He's fun to watch." Because Heaney varies his delivery, he has a tendency to run into one bumpy inning per start, but he has the stuff to get himself out of trouble. He effectively mixes a sharp, quick curveball, a decent cutter and a good changeup with tumbling action down in the zone. He's a hard worker and a selfless teammate. —2011 Cape Cod Top 30

46. Josh Conway, rhp, Coastal Carolina
The athletic Conway made 18 starts for the Chanticleers at third base and in the outfield this spring, when injuries left them shorthanded. But even while juggling the added responsibility, he put up a strong sophomore season on the mound, going 8-2, 2.69 as the Saturday starter. He followed that up with a strong Cape season, going 2-0, 1.88 with a 28-10 K-BB mark in 29 innings. Like with Heaney, durability is a concern with the wiry 6-foot-1, 175-pound Conway, but he has a quick arm and a fairly easy delivery for his size. He attacks the strike zone with an 88-93 mph fastball with average life, and his 84-86 slider rates as a solid-average to plus pitch. He also mixes in a solid-average 83-84 changeup with sink and fade. He has a starter's repertoire and command—the only question is whether he will have a starter's durability. —2011 Cape Cod Top 30

47. R.J. Alvarez, rhp, Florida Atlantic
Alvarez has worked as a starter at Florida Atlantic and is 9-7, 5.17 in two seasons. He's been much more exciting in the Cape Cod League as areliever the last two summers. In 2011, Alvarez provided impressive setup work in the Cape All-Star Game at Fenway Park; in the eighth inning, he worked around a walk and an error by getting two strikeouts and a flyout. He pumped 95 mph fastballs and got one of his strikeouts on an 82 mph changeup. Alvarez has a lot of effort in his delivery and throws across his body, but the result is a consistent 90-94 mph fastball out of the bullpen with a lot of armside run. Hitters struggle to pick up his pitches, which also include a hard slurve and an effective changeup. —2010 Cape Cod Top 30 Prospects, 2011 College Blog

48. Lex Rutledge, lhp, Samford
The biggest name on Samford's pitching staff is sophomore lefthander Lex Rutledge, a potential first-round pick for the 2012 draft. Rutledge racked up 12 saves and posted a 1.71 ERA as a closer last year, but he struggled early on in a starting role as a sophomore, and Samford coach Casey Dunn eventually moved him back to the bullpen. He was electric as a reliever in 2010, sitting 92-93 and reaching the mid-90s at times, but his heater dialed back to 89-92 as a starter, and he struggled with his command, walking 45 in 63 innings. He was overpowering in relief in the Cape Cod League in 2010, reaching 90-94 mph regularly and showcasing a hard slider. Location was an issue then as well. In high school, Rutledge reached 90 mph early in his senior season and was the state's most notable pop-up guy (he wasn't a showcase player in the past), but he didn't maintain his fast start and failed to sign as a 26th-round pick. —John Manuel (Jan. 2012)

49. Nathan Kirby, lhp, James River HS, Midlothian, Va.
Somewhat overshadowed by the likes of Matt Smoral and Max Fried, Kirby is one of the top lefthanders in the draft class. He has a nice, projectable frame and his fastball ranges from 88-91, touching 92. His changeup has good fade, but his best secondary pitch is a 77-79 curveball with hard downward break. He is committed to Virginia. —Nathan Rode (Jan. 2012)

50. Jesse Winker, of, Olympia HS, Orlando
Teammates with righthander Walker Weickel, Winker is one of the better bats in the 2012 class. He has a sweet swing and generates big power from a strong base. Evaluators are confident in his bat, which will have to carry him since he is likely a first baseman or left fielder down the line. He is a below-average runner and his arm is average at best. He has great makeup and takes every opportunity to soak up as much knowledge as possible. He is committed to Florida and has a brother, Joey, that plays in the Dodgers organization. —Nathan Rode (Jan. 2012)

51. Lewis Brinson, of, Coral Springs (Fla.) HS
Brinson has a long, wiry build that evokes comparisons to Dexter Fowler or Cameron Maybin. He already shows big power potential, winning the Under Armour home run derby, and still has plenty of room to add strength. Brinson hits from a wide, open stance and utilizes a little leg kick. He needs to improve his pitch recognition, as he flinches on a lot of takes, but his power-speed combination can't be ignored. Brinson is an above-average runner and glides effortlessly around the outfield. His swing can get long and he sometimes gets caught out front, but he showed the ability to handle velocity by turning around 2013 flamethrower Clinton Hollon during one of his games in Jupiter this fall. Brinson is committed to Florida. —Conor Glassey (Jan. 2012)

52. Mitchell Traver, rhp, Houston Christian HS
Traver is beast on the hill with a big frame at 6-foot-7, 245 pounds. He lacks athleticism and will have to keep his body in check, but he has nasty stuff. He throws a two and four seam fastball that ranges from 88-94 mph. He has good life on the two-seamer and can induce bad contact. His best secondary pitch is a plus curveball that has powerful, 11-to-5 break. He's flashed a solid changeup in the low 80s with some sink. He is committed to Texas Christian. —Nathan Rode (Jan. 2012)

53. Nick Travieso, rhp, Archbishop McCarthy HS, Southwest Ranches, Fla.
A Miami signee, Travieso has a strong frame with a thick lower half. His fastball can sit in the low 90s with good sink and run. When he's on, hitters end up with a lot of broken bats. He also throws a good slider with sharp bite and a solid, low-80s changeup. —Nathan Rode (Jan. 2012)

54. Carson Kelly, 3b/rhp, Westview HS, Portland
Oregon hasn't produced a high school player in the first three rounds since 1998 when righthander Steve Bechler went to the Orioles. As one of this year's top two-way players, Kelly certainly has the talent to end that streak. Kelly has a strong build and is already pretty well filled out. As a hitter, he starts open and sometimes stays open, but he shows a nice line-drive swing with good loft and power potential. He's a below-average runner but has good mobility at third base with quick actions and a strong arm. On the mound, he sits in the 89-91 mph range with a heavy fastball. His secondary stuff needs to be tightened up, including a 78-82 mph changeup and a 73-76 curveball. Kelly has excellent maturity and will be a leader on and off the field whether he opts for pro ball or honors his commitment to Oregon. He is young for the class and won't turn 18 until the day after the signing deadline. —Conor Glassey (Jan. 2012)

55. Tanner Rahier, ss, Palm Desert (Calif.) HS
Rahier will provide a different look for scouts this spring, as he's choosing to skip playing for his high school team in favor of playing for a team of high school players that play wood-bat pickup games against local junior colleges. Despite the non-conventional path, scouts will turn out by the dozen because they love the way Rahier plays. He really knows how to handle a wood bat and almost always barrels balls up and produces hard contact. Defensively, Rahier isn't the prettiest shortstop, but he makes the plays and has a strong arm, as he's been up to 93 mph off the mound. It wouldn't be a shock if he eventually moves off the position, but he'll at least get a chance to give it a go. He's an above-average runner. Rahier also plays with a lot of enthusiasm, playing every game like it's his last and playing nine-inning doubleheaders like it's no big deal. If Rahier doesn't sign, he's committed to San Diego. —Conor Glassey (Jan. 2012)

56. Clint Coulter, c, Union HS, Camas, Wash.
Coulter is not a catcher opposing players will want to run into at the plate. The former state wrestling champ has a chiseled 6-foot-3, 200-pound physique and the strength shows up in the batter's box. Coulter has good strength, leverage and power potential and he also shows keen pitch recognition. Like most catchers, he's a below-average runner. Defensively, he shows good balance and agility for his size and he moves well behind the plate. He has quick feet and above-average arm strength, but is working to improve his transfers to cut his pop times down even more. Catchers with power potential don't last long in the draft, but if he doesn't sign, he will attend Arizona State. —Conor Glassey (Jan. 2012)

57. Hudson Randall, rhp, Florida
Hudson Randall has developed into a top-flight ace atop the rotation thanks to his superb command and ability to mix speeds and locations.
"He's Greg Maddox," Alabama coach Mitch Gaspard said. "Everything moves, the ball stays down, he never elevates anything. So even when you get in an advantage count, he makes a quality pitch. That pitch is down, at the knees or on the black, and he's got good sink on it . . . He makes pitches. Even though he may not have that dominant, overpowering fastball, it's still 88-91, occasionally 92, with sink and with location. He's good, and that's why he pitches on Friday nights for one of the best pitching staffs in the country." He also commands three quality offspeed pitches and is a dogged competitor. —May 26, 2011 Blog Post (Aaron Fitt)

58. Pat Light, rhp, Monmouth
Righthander Pat Light opened eyes on the showcase circuit in 2008, showing a 91-92 mph fastball with vicious sink, but he came out of basketball season with a bout of tendinitis and sat in the mid-80s most in the spring. He didn't sign as a 28th-rounder and went to Monmouth, where he was a consistent rotation member his first two seasons. He went 6-11, 4.94 in two seasons with 94 strikeouts and 34 walks in 133 innings, then struggled a bit in the Cape Cod League, going 0-5, 3.77 with a 24-10 strikeout-walk ratio in 31 innings. Light has added 30 pounds since high school and is listed at 6-foot-5, 210 pounds as a junior. His four-seam fastball sits in the 90-94 mph range, touching 97, and he also throws a hard sinker around 90 mph, with a slider and changeup that remain raw. His command wavered in the Cape and his slider frequently was too flat. —John Manuel (Jan. 2012)

59. Stephen Johnson, rhp, St. Edward's (Texas)
A wiry, raw, projectable Colorado prep product, Johnson has made progress in two years at Division II St. Edward's, but he's still just scratching the surface of his potential. He mostly just pumped fastballs as a freshman and essentially just started throwing a breaking ball this summer, and he showed some aptitude for the pitch—a sharp slurve in the 77-79 mph range. He dabbles with a changeup, but he usually tends to throw it too hard, in the 88-89 range. Johnson has a loose 6-foot-4, 205-pound frame and an electric arm that easily produces 94-96 mph heat in relief—a role in which he thrived this summer, posting a 1.31 ERA and a 23-6 strikeout-walk mark in 21 innings. He ran his fastball into the high 90s at the NBC World Series. Johnson has a tendency to wrap his arm in the back at times, but he made some progress smoothing out his delivery this summer. A more consistent delivery would also lead to more consistent command, as Johnson remains more of a thrower than a polished pitcher at this stage of his development. Still, his summer was a big step in the right direction, and his upside is tantalizing. —2011 Cal Collegiate Top 10 Prospects

60. Corey Seager, ss, Northwest Cabarrus HS, Concord, N.C.
While he's the younger brother of Mariners infielder Kyle Seager, the two players don't have a lot in common. While they both will probably spend most of their time at third base, Corey is much more physical and will be a different type of player. Offensively, the younger Seager starts with a wide base and is very static in the box. He gets even wider as he loads, but it's an easy motion and he keeps his eyes level. Like his brother, he has a pro approach at the plate and shows the ability to take the ball the other way when pitchers pitch him away. Corey will hit for power when he adds some strength to his wiry frame. Adding that strength, however, will also cause him to move off of shortstop. He shows great hands and motions in the infield, but he'll likely get too big for the position and he's already just an average runner. Seager is committed to South Carolina. —Conor Glassey (Jan. 2012)

61. Fernando Perez, 3b, Central Arizona JC
Perez had enough credits to graduate early and enrolled at Central Arizona JC in January. Changing schools and challenging himself is nothing new for Perez. Originally from Ensenada, Mexico, Perez first started playing baseball when he was 8 years old. He said he comes from a baseball family—his father and uncle played semi-pro baseball in Mexico. Perez's uncle knew Fernando had baseball talent and suggested that he move from Mexico to Southern California to live with him to get a better education and more exposure as a player. After convincing his father that he was up for the challenge of learning a new language, Perez moved in with his uncle in the spring of 2010, for his sophomore season. Perez did not speak any English when he moved to the U.S. but is fluent now. Now at Central Arizona, Perez shares the left side of the diamond with an old friend. Central Arizona's shortstop, Jorge Flores, is also from Mexico and he and Perez played together when they were younger. Perez has an athletic build at 6-foot-2 and 200 pounds. He has a smooth lefthanded swing with good bat speed and developing power. He shows solid actions at third base, a strong arm and is a fringe-average runner. —Conor Glassey (Jan. 2012)

62. Brady Rodgers, rhp, Arizona State
The epitome of a polished college pitcher, Rodgers had as many wins as walks (nine) as an Arizona State sophomore. The 6-foot-2, 187-pounder fills the strike zone with an 88-92 mph fastball and three solid secondary pitches in his curveball, slider and changeup. He's a good athlete and competitor with the upside of a No. 3 starter. —2011 Team USA Top 20

63. Rhett Wiseman, of, Buckingham Browne & Nichols HS, Cambridge, Mass.
Wiseman has a tight, muscular frame at 6-foot-1 and 195-pounds. He's loaded with tools, including above-average speed and above-average power potential. He showed off both of those tools this summer with a monster home run at the PG National Showcase and then an inside-the-park home run at East Coast Pro. The problem is, he also struck out in a lot of his other at-bats and looked overmatched at times. His swing needs some work. Wiseman crowds the plate and doesn't utilize a proper weight shift during his swing, keeping his weight back after his stride. His bat is in a bad position when his swing starts, pointing back toward the dugout, and he keeps his back elbow pinned too close to his side. Defensively, his speed shows up in the outfield, though he needs work on his routes and his arm is below-average. As a Northeast player from a small school who has always played three sports, he's further behind in his development than most in the class. Wiseman's high school requires that all students participate in three different sports each year. He used to do football, weight training and baseball, but gave up football this year to take up boxing more seriously. In addition to his tools on the field, Wiseman has all the extras scouts look for in a player. He's young for his class and won't turn 18 until after the draft, he's class president at his school and he's smart, focused and hard-working. If he looks better at the plate this spring than he did in the summer, he could move up draft boards, but he'll likely be a tough pry away from his Vanderbilt commitment. —Conor Glassey (Jan. 2012)

64. Jameis Winston, of/rhp, Hueytown (Ala.) HS
MLB's new Collective Bargaining Agreement may affect Winston more than any player on this list. Regarded as the best high school quarterback in the country, Winston threw for 2,424 yards and 28 touchdowns this year with just two interceptions. He also rushed for 1,063 yards and 15 more touchdowns. Winston is an athletic freak—he can do it all. On offense, he has above-average speed and power from both sides of the plate. He hit home runs from each side in one game last season. He also pitches, sitting 87-90 mph, touching 92 with natural cutting action on the pitch, and mixing in an 81-82 mph changeup and a good curveball in the 72-78 mph range. However, Winston has said he wants to try and play both sports professionally and chose Florida State because of the working relationship the coaches for both sports have. It will be interesting to see how things play out as June approaches. —Conor Glassey (Jan. 2012)

65 Zach Eflin, rhp, Hagerty HS, Oviedo, Fla.
Tall and lean, Eflin shows good body control for his size. He uses his 6-foot-5 height to his advantage, throwing on a steep downhill plane and pounding the lower half of the strike zone. Eflin throws his 90-93 mph fastball to both sides of the plate and the pitch shows good sink. His changeup is his best secondary offering, an 80-83 mph pitch with similar sink to his fastball. When his curveball is on, it shows sharp 12-to-6 break, but the pitch is inconsistent. Eflin's delivery includes a little bit of a head whack and he sometimes spins off the mound, but stays in-line most of the time. With some projection remaining in his frame and a quick arm, he could see a velocity bump this spring. Eflin is committed to Central Florida. —Conor Glassey (Jan. 2012)

66. Matt Koch, rhp, Louisville
Koch, whose father Scott is his head coach at Washington High (Cherokee), was Iowa's top prep prospect for the 2009 draft, when he was taken by the Red Sox in the 37th round. He split time between starting and relieving over his first two seasons, then reaffirmed his status as a prospect of interest with a strong summer in a relief role in the Cape, showing 91-95 mph heat, a late-breaking slider at 81-83 and an aggressive approach. His changeup is still a work in progress, but his power fastball-slider combination should be plenty effective in a relief role at Louisville this spring. —Aaron Fitt (Jan. 2012)

67. Nolan Fontana, ss, Florida
Fontana was hit on the left hand by a pitch at the College World Series and wasn't fully healthy while going 2-for-16 (.125) with Team USA. The 5-foot-11, 190-pound lefty hitter makes contact and gets on base, where he has more savvy than speed. He'sranked 11th (52) and 19th (53) in Division I in bases on balls the last two seasons. A shortstop at Florida, he has arm strength but his range may fit better at second base, where he played in deference to Marrero. —John Manuel (Jan. 2012)

68. Tom Murphy, c, Buffalo
Murphy earned Mid-American Conference Player of the Year honors despite the Bulls' 3-22 conference record, after hitting .384/.446/.626 with 10 home runs and 44 RBIs as a sophomore. His spring put him on scouts' radar screens, but his summer ensured they will flock to Buffalo next year, as one talent evaluator said Murphy could go in the top three rounds of the draft. Two swings of the bat in a showcase against Team USA and Louisiana State flame-throwing righty Kevin Gausman at Fenway Park opened eyes: Murphy ripped Gausman's first-pitch fastball about 400 feet foul off the Coca-Cola sign down the left-field line, then he stayed back on Gausman's sharp slider and launched it over the Green Monster for an estimated 450 feet, showing off his compact stroke and plus raw power. A few days later, Murphy signed to play a five-game series with Team USA against Team Japan. When he returned to Holyoke, Murphy continued raking to the tune of .291/.364/.575. An athletic 6-foot-1, 210-pound backstop, Murphy ran a 6.75-second 60-yard dash at the NECBL all-star game. He is a good receiver with a solid-average arm, routinely turning out 1.9-second pop times, though his throwing needs refinement as the ball sails on him at times. Scouts and managers alike raved about Murphy's work ethic, and Holyoke general manager Kirk Fredriksson, who recruited Strasburg in 2007, called Murphy the league's best catching prospect during his 15 years. —2011 New England Collegiate League Top 10

69. James Ramsey, of, Florida State
Cape League coaches were just about unanimous in their glowing affection for Ramsey, a confident, aggressive, player with infectious energy. Ramsey's father, Craig, was captain of Florida State's 1980 College World Series team, and James earned third-team All-America honors as a junior this spring, hitting .364/.442/.580 with 10 homers, 67 RBIs and 11 steals. He continued to do it all this summer, hitting .313/.448/.571 with six homers, a 28-25 BB-K mark and seven steals. He also earned all-star game MVP honors after homering into the right-field bullpen at Fenway Park. "He plays really hard. It's not false intensity—that's the way he approaches the game, and the way he approaches life," Pickler said. "He hit the farthest ball I've seen in 10 years here, a ball that cleared the treetops in right-center. He doesn't get cheated at the plate, but for a guy that takes a big swing, he puts the barrel to the ball. He has a knack—he has that hitting gene." At 6 feet, 195 pounds, Ramsey is not built like a power hitter, but he does have some pop in his compact lefthanded swing, and he can drive the ball to all fields. An solid-average runner, Ramsey handled center field ably for Y-D and owns an average arm, but he profiles better in a corner outfield spot, which means he'll really have to hit. He has a chance to be a solid-average hitter with fringe-average power, and his cheap five-tool package gives him at least a chance to be an everyday player, though some scouts are more comfortable projecting him as a fourth outfielder. A 22nd-round pick by the Twins this June, he turned down a significant six-figure bonus offer to return to FSU for his senior year. —2011 Cape Cod Top 30

70. Skye Bolt, of, Holy Innocents' Episcopal HS, Atlanta
A switch-hitter committed to North Carolina, Bolt offers an intriguing package of tools. His plus speed and arm strength make him a good fit defensively in center field. At 6-foot-3, 175 pounds, he has a skinny frame with plenty of room to add strength. He has good bat speed that can generate power, but he tends to be a rotational hitter, swinging with the top half of his body. He is raw from the left side. —Nathan Rode (Jan. 2012)

71. Patrick Wisdom, 3b, St. Mary's
A first-team all-West Coast Conference selection in 2011, Wisdom had unquestionably the best and most usable power in Alaska for the second straight year. He led the ABL in home runs with seven but hit just .229 in 2010. This summer, Wisdom not only improved his average (hitting .296/.422/.503 overall) but also continued to mash, slugging another seven home runs despite playing in Kenai Peninsula's cavernous, wind-swept ballpark. The big differences from a year ago, said one coach, were maturity and better pitch recognition. His power was often described as "light tower" caliber by league coaches, and he finished second in the league's home run derby. Wisdom uses his hands extremely well at the plate and generates very good bat speed. He put those tools on display this summer, hitting a home run off the ABL's top pitching prospect Kyle Finnegan, as well as this spring, launching one off College Player of the Year Trevor Bauer. What makes his power even more impressive is that he is still learning to incorporate his entire lower half. Wisdom was also lauded for his discipline (he posted a 35-25 BB-K mark) and was thought to be a tough out. Defensively, Wisdom's arm strength rivals his power as his best tool. At one point this summer, he hopped on a bullpen mound and reached 93 mph, showing enough arm strength to stick at third base, and he has the athleticism to play there at the pro level. —2011 Alaska League Top 10 Prospects

72. Daniel Robertson, 3b, Upland (Calif.) HS
A leaned-framed third baseman, Robertson has good actions and solid arm strength. He makes good, strong contact at the plate, but leans and collapses his backside too much as if he's selling out for power. A UCLA signee, he has obvious strength and improved his set-up as the summer went on, but he still needs to iron some things out. —Nathan Rode (Jan. 2012)

73. Taylore Cherry, rhp, Butler HS, Vandalia, Ohio
With a monstrous, 6-foot-9, 260-pound frame, Cherry is a behemoth on the mound. But, despite his size, he has an effortless delivery with balance and excellent body control. Cherry, who will be 19 by the signing deadline, throws a heavy fastball in the 89-92 mph range and touches 94. He throws from a low three-quarter arm slot. He calls his breaking ball a curveball, but from that slot it's a little slurry at 79-81 mph, so he'd be better off focusing on a slider. Cherry mixes in a good changeup between 84-85 mph that just dies before the plate. He has the stuff and the presence to dominate and intimidate, so it's obvious to see why scouts in Ohio are already clamoring for an April 21 matchup that will pit Cherry against Matt Smoral. Like Smoral, Cherry is also committed to North Carolina. —Conor Glassey (Jan. 2012)

74. Jeremy Baltz, of, St. John's
Baltz garnered first-team All-America honors as a freshman, when he hit .396/.479/.771 with 24 homers and 85 RBIs to lead St. John's to a regional final. His power production dropped off with the new bats this spring, but he still drove in 60 runs, and he proved that he could handle wood bats against top competition this summer, batting .321/.434/.457 for Falmouth. He also showed a disciplined approach, drawing 25 walks and striking out just 23 times in 140 at-bats. "You'd go in and he was playing left field, and he doesn't really stand out because he's a big guy, and you think he'll be a below-average athlete," the AL scouting director said. "But he's actually a pretty good player. He has a pretty short swing, he was able to barrel the ball up a lot, he manipulated the bat head pretty well and drove the ball the other way." One CCBL coach compared Baltz to Pat Burrell—another physical corner bat who lacks standout athleticism. The 6-foot-3, 205-pound Baltz is a below-average runner and just an adequate defender in left field with a slightly below-average arm, but his bat should carry him. He has the ability to recognize breaking balls and lay off pitches out of the zone, and he can drive the ball to all fields. He might not have lightning-quick bat speed, but his flat swing stays through the zone a long time, and he projects as a solid-average hitter with solid-average to plus power. —2011 Cape Cod Top 30

75. Alex Wood, lhp, Georgia
Not even a full year removed from Tommy John surgery, Wood impressed NECBL coaches with his power fastball and improving secondary stuff. Lingering effects from the surgery limited Wood to one appearance in the spring of 2010, but he carried a heavier workload that summer, finishing with a 3.96 ERA, 36 strikeouts and just 10 walks in 39 innings. Blessed with one of the better power arms in the league, Wood's fastball sat at 90-92 mph in the NECBL, and coaches described it as "exploding" out of his hand. His secondary pitches—a 77-78 mph slider and a decent 80 mph changeup—needed work, and he had trouble locating them. But in the summer of 2011, Wood found himself a quality breaking ball—a power curveball that was very good in the fall. His changeup flashes plus, though he loses command of it on occasion, and his fastball climbed to 93-94 by the fall of 2011. His quirky arm action keeps hitters from picking the ball up until late, but his delivery has some effort. Wood shined in a 2011 matchup with Gerrit Cole and UCLA, striking out 11 in seven four-hit innings relying mostly on an 88-91 mph fastball with above-average run and sink. The next week he beat national ERA champion Michael Roth and South Carolina. —2010 NECBL Top 10, March 13, 2011 Blog Post (Updated Jan. 2012)

76. Martin Agosto, rhp, St. Mary's
Agosto blossomed in 2011, going 7-6, 2.81 in the spring for St. Mary's, then thriving in the Cal Ripken League in the summer. The 6-foot-1, 185-pounder went 4-0, 0.99 with a 3-30 BB-SO ratio. Agosta has a quick arm with improving arm strength, having pumped his fastball as high as 95 mph in the fall. His slider also flashes being an above-average pitch, at times sitting in the low 80s and touching 85. —John Manuel (Jan. 2012)

77. Brandon Thomas, of, Georgia Tech
Thomas ranked as the No. 1 prospect in the Florida Collegiate Summer League in 2010, then ably handled a full-time role for Georgia Tech this spring, hitting .307 with 19 steals in 205 at-bats. He held his own in the Cape as well, hitting .273/.345/.386 in 132 at-bats, though he struck out 33 times and drew just 10 walks. He got off to a hot start for Wareham, then cooled off in the second half and had his summer cut short by a mild hamstring pull. Thomas' performance still has never quite matched his considerable ability. "He can do it all," Wareham coach Cooper Farris said. "He's a switch-hitter with power from both sides, and he runs really well. He plays the outfield well too—his angles are really good." Perhaps the best all-around athlete in the Cape League, the 6-foot-3, 202-pound Thomas has plus-plus speed and intriguing bat speed from both sides of the plate. One scout called Thomas "an emotional player" who seems to get frustrated easily, and several scouts expressed some concern about his ability to make consistent contact, but he has the raw ability to be an average hitter with average power down the road. He has a chance to be a plus center fielder with a playable arm. —2011 Cape Cod Top 30

78. Chris Taylor, ss, Virginia
Taylor was a multiposition backup for Virginia as a freshman but won the starting shortstop job as a sophomore when Stephen Bruno went down with a hamstring injury. He kept it by showing excellent athletic ability and a potent, timely bat. He had the game-winning hit in the bottom of the ninth in the 2011 super regional victory against UC Irvine. Taylor has plus speed, turning in 4.0-second times to first base, as well as good hands and a solid-average arm. He may profile better at second base as a pro, and some scouts have compared him to Giants 2011 first-rounder Joe Panik. —John Manuel (Jan. 2012)

79. Cody Poteet, rhp, Christian HS, El Cajon, Calif.
Poteet has a smaller build at 6-foot-1 and 180 pounds, but he's still young for his class—he won't turn 18 until the end of July—and already shows big stuff. His fastball sits in the low 90s and tops out at 94 and he mixes in a sharp 77-79 mph curveball with good bite. He flashes a slider and a changeup, too. Poteet works quickly and has some effort to his delivery, but he remains balanced and the ball comes out of his hand with ease. Poteet will play in the same league as Rahier this spring, eschewing his high school team, and is committed to UCLA. —Conor Glassey (Jan. 2012)

80. Austin Dean, inf/of, Klein Collins HS, Spring, Texas
High school teammates with shortstop C.J. Hinojosa, Dean tends to get overshadowed despite being a good prospect in his own right. His defensive future is still up in the air, but Dean's worth is in the bat. He has a solid build at 6-foot-1, 185 pounds, and consistently makes hard contact, hitting line drives to all fields. He is a solid runner that hustles on every play. Like Hinojosa, he is committed to Texas. —Nathan Rode (Jan. 2012)

81. Daniel Starwalt, rhp, Granite Hills HS, El Cajon, Calif.
The youngest player on the list, Starwalt won't turn 18 until February 7, 2013. He missed most of the summer with a stress fracture in his lower back, but when he's healthy, he's a stud on the mound. He has an athletic build with wide shoulders and premium stuff, including a fastball in the 91-95 mph range and a 78-80 mph hammer curveball with tight rotation and late break. Stanford almost never loses recruits, so it will be tough for teams to pry him away form his commitment, but some scouts who have been around Southern California for a while believe Starwalt is better than Trevor Cahill at the same age. —Conor Glassey (Jan. 2012)

82. D.J. Davis, of, Stone HS, Wiggins, Miss.
Davis is a quality athlete and one of the fastest players in the class. He ran a 6.38 60-yard dash at East Coast Pro, but the speed plays better in the outfield than it does out of the box. He needs to make some adjustments at the plate, but shows patience up there because he wants to find any way on base to put his speed to use. He's raw both at the plate and in center field, but teams always like lefthanded hitters with 80 speed on the 20-80 scouting scale. Davis is committed to Meridian (Miss.) JC. —Conor Glassey (Jan. 2012)

83. Matt Reynolds, 3b/ss, Arkansas
Reynolds batted just .233 in his first two seasons at Arkansas, but he wrested the third-base job from Weiss and went on to hit .322 in the Cape Cod League. The 6-foot-1, 200-pound righthanded hitter had more success after Team USA coaches changed the load in his swing, and he'll need to keep his stroke and approach toned down. He plays a solid third base and has the versatility to handle second base and fill in at shortstop. —2011 Team USA Top 20

84. Hoby Milner, lhp, Texas
The son of former big leaguer Brian Milner, Hoby is a pitchability lefthander. He thrives thanks to location and deception, working primarily with an 86-89 mph fastball that tops out at 92, a solid changeup and a curveball that has its moments. He's resilient despite packing just 165 pounds on his 6-foot-2 frame, and his stuff could pick up if he adds some strength. —2011 Team USA Top 20

85. D.J. Baxendale, rhp, Arkansas
His stuff isn't nearly as sexy as his college teammate Ryne Stanek's, but it was Baxendale who was Arkansas' ace last spring. The ultra-competitive Baxendale is similar to Brady Rodgers in terms of size (6-foot-2, 190 pounds), stuff (88-92 mph fastball with late life down in the zone, solid changeup) and strike-throwing ability. His curveball and slider are just so-so breaking pitches, but he made nice strides with a mid-80s cutter during the summer. —2011 Team USA Top 20

86. Kevin Brady, rhp, Clemson
Another Clemson wild card is righthander Kevin Brady, who in addition to being a redshirt sophomore also missed 70 days with a forearm strain. Brady made three starts in February and March and was outstanding. He struck out 19 while walking one in 12 innings against Eastern Michigan and Michigan State, giving up just six hits and one run. Then he started against South Carolina, striking out four more in four innings while giving up only one run. But he had to leave that start and didn't pitch again until May. He was up to 93-94 mph in his first start and showed good velocity in his return out of the bullpen, sitting 90-92 in one-inning stints in the ACC tournament while adding a cutter. He's also thrown a curve that at times has 12-to-6 action and was a solid-average pitch early on. —2011 BA Draft Coverage

87. Ty Buttrey, rhp, Providence HS, Charlotte
Buttrey has steadily climbed the high school ranks and scouts got a good look at him during his junior year while they evaluated then-teammate Brett Austin—the unsigned Padres supplemental first-rounder now at N.C. State. He has a great pitcher's frame at 6-foot-5, 205 pounds with long arms. His height allows him to get good downhill plane on his fastball that sits in the high 80s and can creep into the 90-92 range. It also can be a heavy pitch at times. His breaking ball is slurvy right now and needs to be tightened up, but sits in the mid to upper 70s. He also flashes a low-80s changeup. He will turn 19 in March and is committed to Arkansas. —Nathan Rode (Jan. 2012)

88. Keon Barnum, 1b, King HS, Tampa
Barnum is an intimidating figure at 6-foot-4, 225 pounds. His size translates to big lefthanded power at the plate. He has some loft to his swing and is prone to strike out at a high rate. He has a strong arm, but it could go waste at first base if he can't prove he can handle an outfield corner. He is old for his class having already turned 19. He is committed to Miami. —Nathan Rode (Jan. 2012)

89. Anthony Alford, of, Petal (Miss.) HS
One of the top quarterback prospects in the country, Alford announced his commitment to Southern Miss for both sports at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in January. He has superior athleticism with a tightly wound frame. At the plate he has a raw, line-drive approach. Despite being a heavly recruited quarterback, Alford's arm strength is average at best, but he has above-average speed. He is young for his class, turning 18 about a month after the draft. —Nathan Rode (Jan. 2012)

90. Peter O'Brien, c, Miami
O'Brien emerged as a top college catching prospect in 2010, first when he hit 20 homers for Bethune-Cookman, then when he earned a spot on USA Baseball's college national team. On a team with many of the top hitters in the country, O'Brien hit four home runs and showed premium righthanded power, his best tool. His hitting has regressed as a junior, with more swings and misses and less feel for the barrel. While Bethune-Cookman doesn't have any arms near the quality of Team USA's, O'Brien nevertheless has struggled with his receiving this spring, as he did last summer. He's not a great athlete and struggles to receive breaking balls to his right. He has arm strength but lacks fluid footwork. Many scouts believe he has no chance to be a big league catcher, which would relegate him to first base. He has shown the work ethic and makeup needed to handle a staff, and there's some thought that improved core strength and more flexibility could make him passable as a catcher/first baseman in the Jake Fox mold. He didn't sign with the Rockies in 2011 as a third-round pick and transferred to Miami, and the NCAA gave him a waiver allowing him to be eligible in 2012. —2011 BA Draft Coverage (Updated Jan. 2012)

91. Tony Renda, 2b, California
Renda is a winning ballplayer whose intangibles helped him win Pac-10 Player of the Year honors as a sophomore. Renda is undersized at 5-foot-8, 173 pounds, but he has a knack for squaring up hard line drives, and he battles through every at-bat. He has some pop to the gaps but doesn't figure to hit many home runs at the next level. He's just an average runner, and his defense at second base is more solid than spectacular, but the sum is greater than the parts with Renda. —Aaron Fitt (Jan. 2012)

92. Buck Farmer, rhp, Georgia Tech
Farmer had a breakout sophomore year in Georgia Tech's weekend rotation, going 11-3, 2.82 with 106 strikeouts and 31 walks in 108 innings. He made just four starts in the Cape, going 2-1, 5.57 with a 17-4 K-BB mark in 21 innings, and league coaches got the sense he did not really want to be there. They also said Farmer needed to show a better ability to buckle down when he started getting into trouble. But Farmer's physical 6-foot-3, 221-pound frame and quality four-pitch mix are still appealing. He worked in the 90-92 range and topped out at 94 with his fastball, and he showed advanced feel for his changeup. He also mixes in two distinct breaking balls in his slider and curveball, and he can throw all four pitches for strikes, though his command within the zone wasn't great this summer. He projects as a workhorse starter in pro ball. —2011 Cape Cod Top 30 Prospects

93. Teddy Stankiewicz, rhp, Southwest Christian HS, Fort Worth, Texas
Stankiewicz has a nice build and throws his fastball in the 88-91 mph range, topping out at 94. His changeup is his favorite secondary pitch and he throws it in the 80-83 mph range with fade and sink. He also throws a slider around 79-81 mph. While his mechanics are a little herky-jerky, they add deception and Stankiewicz has a short arm action. He knows how to set-up hitters, works fast and repeats the delivery he has. He is committed to Arkansas. —Conor Glassey (Jan. 2012)

94. Kyle Hansen, rhp, St. John's
The younger brother of former St. John's All-American and first-round pick Craig Hansen, Kyle won eight games during each of his first two years at St. John's, entrenching himself as the staff ace. After throwing 108 innings this spring, Hansen worked mostly in relief for Y-D, posting a 3.63 ERA, four saves and a 28-9 K-BB mark in 22 innings. Fastball command was occasionally an issue for Hansen at St. John's, but he located it well for Y-D. At 6-foot-8, 215 pounds, Hansen pitches downhill with a plus fastball that sat in the 93-95 range in relief, and it featured some arm-side run. He also mixes in an average power slurve at 81-83, and he has some feel for a changeup, though he seldom used it out of the bullpen. "His delivery has some funk that gives him deception—it's a lot of arms and legs coming at you," Y-D coach Scott Pickler said. "He's around the zone and has a feel for pitching. He's a kid that wanted the ball all the time." —2011 Cape Cod Top 30

95. Preston Tucker, of, Florida
Tucker broke in to college ball with a splash, driving in 85 runs and earning first-team Freshman All-American honors in 2009. He was primarily a first baseman in his first two seasons but has shifted to the outfield as a junior to help Florida get more bats into the lineup and to showcase Tucker's versatility. Most scouts says it has done more to expose Tucker's flaws than highlight his strengths, though, and after he batted .113 in the Cape Cod League he has his detractors. He did rally in the Cape to hit two home runs in the postseason, and he rallied from a slow 2011 start to get back over .300 in Southeastern Conference play while hitting double digits in home runs again. Tucker has solid hitting ability and makes consistent contact, and he's not afraid to work counts. He has solid power, but it's hard for scouts to give him above-average grades for either of his best tools. Defensively, he fits better in left field, where his below-average speed and arm are less of a factor than in right, where he plays for the Gators. Some scouts see him as more of a first baseman. He failed to sign with the Rockies as a 16th-round pick. —2011 BA Draft Coverage (Updated Jan. 2012)

96. Sam Stafford, lhp, Texas
Lefthander Sam Stafford hasn't been able to nail down a spot in Texas' weekend rotation, though not because he lacks stuff. The 6-foot-4, 190-pounder hit 96 mph while winning pitcher-of-the-year honors in the California Collegiate League last summer, but he has to dial his fastball down to 90-91 mph to try to find the strike zone. He has good shape to his curveball and doesn't always locate that pitch where he wants, either. Stafford can be unhittable at times. If he can't improve his command he'll be ticketed for the bullpen as a pro. He didn't sign with the Yankees as a second-round pick. —2011 BA Draft Coverage (Updated Jan. 2012)

97. Barrett Barnes, of, Texas Tech
Barnes maintained his power even after the BBCOR bats shift, slamming 10 last spring after hitting 14 as a freshman in 2010. He's athletic enough to play center field, though some scouts believe he's better suited for a corner. He also plays some first base. He has quick, strong hands and present strength producing above-average power. That didn't translate as well in the Cape Cod League, though, where he hit just .221/.308/.327. Breaking balls remain a challenge, as evidenced by 107 strikeouts in 431 at-bats in two seasons at Texas Tech, but he's not afraid to take a walk (81) and has average speed if not a tick above. —John Manuel (Jan. 2012)

98. Kolby Copeland, of, Parkway HS, Bossier City, La.
Copeland has a muscular, athletic build at 6-foot-2 and 195 pounds. Because he's a fringy runner, Copeland profiles best in right field. His bat should play there, as he has good whip to his swing and some power potential. Copeland uses a big leg kick, but still frequently squares the ball up because his swing is smooth and it stays through the zone a long time. Copeland is uncommitted, but said he is looking for a school that will allow him to play both football and baseball. —Conor Glassey (Jan. 2012)

99. Austin Maddox, rhp/1b, Florida
Maddox made the varsity team as a sixth-grader at a private high school in Jacksonville. A preseason Top 100 member in the 2009 draft class, he had an uneven senior season and didn't sign as a 37th-round pick (Rays). In two seasons at Florida he's played third and first base but not his high school position, catcher. He didn't hit for power in 2011 and may be a better prospect as a pitcher. He didn't pitch as a freshman but was 3-0, 0.67 with five saves in 27 innings, with three walks in 21 strikeouts. His fastball sits at 92-95 mph and he throws three pitches for strikes from a physical frame. His fastball has heavy sink as well. "We were very cautious with him last year because he was asked to do a lot of things—play first, play third, catch—and we didn't really want to add (pitching) to his plate," Florida coach Kevin O'Sullivan said. "And he really enjoys hitting. The two-way thing comes really easy to him. You can't do full-time on both—one of the two has to come very easy. For him the pitching thing comes easy. He fields his position, he throws strikes, just keeps it simple and attacks." —March 21, 2011 Blog Post (Updated Jan. 2012)

100. Brett Mooneyham, lhp, Stanford
Stanford lefthander Brett Mooneyham had surgery on his left middle finger and missed the entire 2011 season. Mooneyham, a two-year weekend starter who also pitched for Team USA last summer, cut his left middle finger in January and had surgery in mid-February. He has been an enigma to scouts, touching 94 mph in high school and in college but sitting at 86-88 mph in the summer of 2010 with Team USA. He was fully healthy in the fall of 2011, showing a high-80s to low-90s fastball and significantly improved command of his breaking ball anc changeup. He has scrapped his curveball to focus on his slider, which he tends to use as a chase pitch. His changeup has good sink, and he did a better job throwing strikes with his fastball in the fall. Mooneyham's father Bill was a 1980 first-round pick and pitched one season in the majors. He also was high school teammates with Cal State Fullerton righthander Dylan Floro. —John Manuel/Aaron Fitt (Jan. 2012)

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