Author Topic: 2011 Draft (Read 123662 times)

Bench · « **Reply #500 on:** June 07, 2011, 02:21:42 pm »

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on June 07, 2011, 02:18:35 pm

Astros picks through the 8th round:

Rd
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Pick
11
69
99
130
160
190
220
250
280
310
Name
George Springer
Adrian Houser
Jack Armstrong
Christopher Lee
Nick Trapeano
Brandon Meredith
Javaris Reynolds
Brandon Culbreth

POS
OF
RHP
RHP
LHP
RHP
LF
CF
RHP

School
UConn
Locust Grove HS, OK
Vanderbilt
Santa Fe CC
SUNY Stony Brook
San Diego State
King HS, FL
Forsyth County Day School, NC

Sounds very white. La plus ca change....

accougars · « **Reply #501 on:** June 07, 2011, 02:22:52 pm »

Reynolds quite note with a quote from his High School Coach. Sounds a little like a toolsy. left-handed hitting, outfielder with good speed. In addition, he appears to have some room to grow.

http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/sports/comments/king-of-javaris-reynolds-commits-to-state-college-of-florida-manatee

moriartp · « **Reply #502 on:** June 07, 2011, 02:27:42 pm »

9th rd: Jonas Dufek, college senior RHP from Creighton.

BA: Jonas Dufek won two games and MVP honors at the Missouri Valley Conference tournament, then improved to 12-1, 2.08 by beating Georgia with a 10-strikeout complete game in Creighton's NCAA regional opener. The 6-foot-5, 210-pound righthander's stuff and command improved this season. He boosted his fastball from 87-89 mph a year ago to 89-91, tightened his slider and did a better job of locating both pitches. He has a loose arm and a sound delivery.

JimR · « **Reply #503 on:** June 07, 2011, 02:29:11 pm »

Quote from: Bench on June 07, 2011, 02:21:42 pm

Sounds very white. La plus ca change....

what on earth are you talking about?

Navin R Johnson · « **Reply #504 on:** June 07, 2011, 02:31:53 pm »

Kyle Winkler finally gets picked in the 10th by Colorado.

moriartp · « **Reply #505 on:** June 07, 2011, 02:33:32 pm »

10th rd: Kyle Hallock, LHP from Kent State.

BA: A Kent State lefthander was named Mid-American Conference pitcher of the year, but it wasn't Andrew Chafin. It was Kyle Hallock, who returned for his senior season after the Phillies drafted him in the 49th round last June. The 6-foot-2, 190-pounder is a craftsman who gets outs by throwing four pitches for strikes. He excels at pitching off his fastball, working both sides of the plate at 87-88 mph and peaking at 90. His changeup and slider are solid offerings, giving him a chance to remain a starter when he gets to pro ball.

jbm · « **Reply #506 on:** June 07, 2011, 02:34:44 pm »

Quote from: Navin R Johnson on June 07, 2011, 02:31:53 pm

Kyle Winkler finally gets picked in the 10th by Colorado.

Wow, I'd heard he was top 5 round talent and just assumed he was already picked.

Navin R Johnson · « **Reply #507 on:** June 07, 2011, 02:38:41 pm »

Injuries killed him and Purke, probably lost about 3+ million dollars combined.

SM_Bobcat · « **Reply #508 on:** June 07, 2011, 02:40:20 pm »

Quote from: moriartp on June 07, 2011, 02:33:32 pm

10th rd: Kyle Hallock, LHP from Kent State.

BA: A Kent State lefthander was named Mid-American Conference pitcher of the year, but it wasn't Andrew Chafin. It was Kyle Hallock, who returned for his senior season after the Phillies drafted him in the 49th round last June. The 6-foot-2, 190-pounder is a craftsman who gets outs by throwing four pitches for strikes. He excels at pitching off his fastball, working both sides of the plate at 87-88 mph and peaking at 90. His changeup and slider are solid offerings, giving him a chance to remain a starter when he gets to pro ball.

Kyle Hallock pitched against Texas State in the regional tournament. He doesn't have over powering stuff, but he is a very good pitcher who kept us off balance all day working both sides of the plate.

Bench · « **Reply #509 on:** June 07, 2011, 02:42:26 pm »

Quote from: JimR on June 07, 2011, 02:29:11 pm

what on earth are you talking about?

Nonsense. That's about all I add.

JimR · « **Reply #510 on:** June 07, 2011, 02:45:49 pm »

Quote from: Bench on June 07, 2011, 02:42:26 pm

Nonsense. That's about all I add.

i thought you were serious, and i did not understand it.

Bench · « **Reply #511 on:** June 07, 2011, 02:49:17 pm »

Quote from: JimR on June 07, 2011, 02:45:49 pm

i thought you were serious, and i did not understand it.

Figuring out people's race by name alone would be a hell of a skill.

ETA: I also know nothing about any player mentioned in the draft. I've seen Rendon play a few times, and I remember Jungmann throwing no-hitters in the post-season either last year or the year before, but that's about it.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #512 on:** June 07, 2011, 02:49:34 pm »

Quote from: Navin R Johnson on June 07, 2011, 02:38:41 pm

Injuries killed him and Purke, probably lost about 3+ million dollars combined.

As a draft eligible sophomore, he does have a chance to go back to the draft next year and still have some bargaining power, but likely, yes.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #513 on:** June 07, 2011, 02:50:37 pm »

Quote from: Bench on June 07, 2011, 02:49:17 pm

Figuring out people's race by name alone would be a hell of a skill.

I can tell their race by listening to them talk. -Christopher Darden

moriartp · « **Reply #514 on:** June 07, 2011, 02:55:39 pm »

11th rd: Justin Gominsky, CF from University of Minnesota. Kvasnicka's teammate last year.

BA: Outfielder Justin Gominsky looked like an early-round pick for 2011 when he hit .338 with 15 extra-base hits and 11 steals as a freshman, but he missed all but six games last year when he injured his right knee. He has been slow to recover from the layoff and adjust to the new bats, and batted just .307/.367/.381 as a redshirt sophomore this spring. Despite the lack of performance, the 6-foot-4, 185-pounder has easily the best package of tools among the state's position players. He has slightly above-average speed and arm strength, and he plays a fine center field. A righthanded hitter, he'll have to refine his approach and get stronger if he's going to do damage at the plate.

JimR · « **Reply #515 on:** June 07, 2011, 03:05:10 pm »

Quote from: Bench on June 07, 2011, 02:49:17 pm

Figuring out people's race by name alone would be a hell of a skill.

ETA: I also know nothing about any player mentioned in the draft. I've seen Rendon play a few times, and I remember Jungmann throwing no-hitters in the post-season either last year or the year before, but that's about it.

i did not even understand you were talking about race. if you were, i could not believe it.

Rebel Jew · « **Reply #516 on:** June 07, 2011, 03:08:07 pm »

Quote from: Bench on June 07, 2011, 02:49:17 pm

Figuring out people's race by name alone would be a hell of a skill.

I've never seen a video or picture of him, but I'd bet every penny I ever make for the rest of my life (all $8000 of it) that Bryce Harper is a white guy.

Navin R Johnson · « **Reply #517 on:** June 07, 2011, 03:13:03 pm »

Rd 11. Miles Hamblin, Catcher, Ole Miss. He was a senior.
http://www.olemisssports.com/sports/m-basebl/mtt/hamblin_miles00.html

moriartp · « **Reply #518 on:** June 07, 2011, 03:14:41 pm »

Mariners took Jamal Austin in the 12th. He was the Astros' final pick in 2008.

jbm · « **Reply #519 on:** June 07, 2011, 03:15:53 pm »

Quote from: Joey Trum on June 07, 2011, 03:08:07 pm

I've never seen a video or picture of him, but I'd bet every penny I ever make for the rest of my life (all $8000 of it) that Bryce Harper is a white guy.

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/blog/big_league_stew/post/Video-Bryce-Harper-hits-home-run-blows-kiss-to;_ylt=AoMKghdzlOgAOeGmw.8M9bwRvLYF?urn=mlb-wp8753

No race wants to claim him.

Navin R Johnson · « **Reply #520 on:** June 07, 2011, 03:16:29 pm »

Rd 12. John Hinson, 2B from Clemson. Another Senior.

Bench · « **Reply #521 on:** June 07, 2011, 03:16:29 pm »

Quote from: Joey Trum on June 07, 2011, 03:08:07 pm

I've never seen a video or picture of him, but I'd bet every penny I ever make for the rest of my life (all $8000 of it) that Bryce Harper is a white guy.

He is. So very much so.

JackAstro · « **Reply #522 on:** June 07, 2011, 03:16:51 pm »

Quote from: Joey Trum on June 07, 2011, 03:08:07 pm

I've never seen a video or picture of him, but I'd bet every penny I ever make for the rest of my life (all $8000 of it) that Bryce Harper is a white guy.

An exceptionally douchey one, yes.

moriartp · « **Reply #523 on:** June 07, 2011, 03:17:20 pm »

12th rd: John Hinson, senior 2B at Clemson.

ETA: totally Cabrera'd.

Bench · « **Reply #524 on:** June 07, 2011, 03:17:36 pm »

Quote from: JimR on June 07, 2011, 03:05:10 pm

i did not even understand you were talking about race. if you were, i could not believe it.

Just riffing on the old "Astros are a white team" myth and the fact of new ownership. Like I said, nonsense.

Bench · « **Reply #525 on:** June 07, 2011, 03:18:13 pm »

Quote from: JackAstro on June 07, 2011, 03:16:51 pm

An exceptionally douchey one, yes.

I love his list of "favorite" sports teams.

Navin R Johnson · « **Reply #526 on:** June 07, 2011, 03:20:44 pm »

http://www.olemisssports.com/sports/m-basebl/mtt/hamblin_miles00.html

Hamblin put up crazy numbers in JUCO, not so much at Ole Miss

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #527 on:** June 07, 2011, 03:20:59 pm »

3rd round Jack Armstrong on news he was selected by the Astros. LINK

[Okay, not really, but you know he was thinking it... (H/T 'Cats Corner)]

moriartp · « **Reply #528 on:** June 07, 2011, 03:21:52 pm »

Signability guy Matt Dean went to the Blue Jays a couple of minutes ago. I wonder if the Astros will take a flier on a Jacoby Jones type soon.

JackAstro · « **Reply #529 on:** June 07, 2011, 03:23:13 pm »

Quote from: Bench on June 07, 2011, 03:18:13 pm

I love his list of "favorite" sports teams.

It pains my soul greatly that the Horns are on that list.

MusicMan · « **Reply #530 on:** June 07, 2011, 03:26:20 pm »

Quote from: JackAstro on June 07, 2011, 03:23:13 pm

It pains my soul greatly that the Horns are on that list.

He really seems like a USC type of brah.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #531 on:** June 07, 2011, 03:27:39 pm »

Might've been noted already, but "Astros pick Jack Armstrong will go to Cape Cod League to show that he's healthy and to get innings up this summer. -Z" (Levine via Twitter)

Navin R Johnson · « **Reply #532 on:** June 07, 2011, 03:27:45 pm »

Rd 14 Horace Stubblefield RHP Lufkin HS

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #533 on:** June 07, 2011, 03:29:01 pm »

Quote from: moriartp on June 07, 2011, 03:21:52 pm

Signability guy Matt Dean went to the Blue Jays a couple of minutes ago. I wonder if the Astros will take a flier on a Jacoby Jones type soon.

Can you think of an Jones type flier picks out there? (I'm sure there are, but I haven't a clue who they might be).

moriartp · « **Reply #534 on:** June 07, 2011, 03:29:48 pm »

BA on Stubblefield, whose name is probably worth $500k on its own. They ranked him 25th in Texas, so it looks like he fell due to signability concerns.

Chris McFarland was supposed to be the main attraction at Lufkin HS this spring, but scouts came away more impressed with Gandy Stubblefield. He also upstaged Bryan Brickhouse, who entered the year as the state's top-rated pitching prospect, beating him with an 11-strikeout three-hitter in a mid-April matchup. Stubblefield is projectable at 6-foot-4 and 190 pounds, and he worked at 88-92 mph with a peak of 94 this spring. He also has promising velocity on his curveball, though it's inconsistent. A Texas A&M recruit, he still needs a lot of polish.

MusicMan · « **Reply #535 on:** June 07, 2011, 03:30:03 pm »

Quote from: Navin R Johnson on June 07, 2011, 03:27:45 pm

Rd 14 Horace Stubblefield RHP Lufkin HS

Did we just draft a Dickensian character?

moriartp · « **Reply #536 on:** June 07, 2011, 03:31:53 pm »

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on June 07, 2011, 03:29:01 pm

Can you think of an Jones type flier picks out there? (I'm sure there are, but I haven't a clue who they might be).

Nobody I know of off the top of my head. Some of these guys have gone in the past couple of rounds.

Navin R Johnson · « **Reply #537 on:** June 07, 2011, 03:38:26 pm »

RD 15, Zach Johnson from Okie State.

http://www.okstate.com/sports/m-basebl/mtt/johnson_zach00.html

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #538 on:** June 07, 2011, 03:41:14 pm »

Quote from: JackAstro on June 07, 2011, 03:16:51 pm

An exceptionally douchey one, yes.

He looks like Sean Penn's Daulton Lee.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #539 on:** June 07, 2011, 03:41:58 pm »

Quote from: Navin R Johnson on June 07, 2011, 03:38:26 pm

RD 15, Zach Johnson from Okie State.

http://www.okstate.com/sports/m-basebl/mtt/johnson_zach00.html

Zach Johnson hits for the cycle (via 'Cats Corner)

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #540 on:** June 07, 2011, 03:47:55 pm »

Quote from: moriartp on June 07, 2011, 03:31:53 pm

Nobody I know of off the top of my head. Some of these guys have gone in the past couple of rounds.

@Jaypers413 (via Twitter): "Maples is one; Delmonico is another."

Noe · « **Reply #541 on:** June 07, 2011, 03:53:30 pm »

Quote from: astrosfan76 on June 07, 2011, 01:03:07 pm

Stan Lee didn't do First Class, which led to some inconsistencies. For instance, watch the first few minutes of Last Stand and think of Xavier in the beach scene at the end of First Class. It was a decent movie overall, though.

I asked my son after the movie why Stan Lee did not do his usual cameo (so Alfred Hitchcock of him!) and he said we probably missed it. I was sure I did not see his cameo (unlike in Thor, the cameo was very well done!). Now I know why.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #542 on:** June 07, 2011, 03:56:41 pm »

Via Whitaker ('Cats Corner):

16th round: Scott Zuloaga, AZ community college LHP

1.82 ERA in 39.2 innings out of the bullpen. 43 K's, 10 walks.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #543 on:** June 07, 2011, 04:03:06 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on June 07, 2011, 03:30:03 pm

Did we just draft a Dickensian character?

Peacenik that can't spell. Goes by "Gandy"

Noe · « **Reply #544 on:** June 07, 2011, 04:04:53 pm »

Quote from: Joey Trum on June 07, 2011, 03:08:07 pm

I've never seen a video or picture of him, but I'd bet every penny I ever make for the rest of my life (all $8000 of it) that Bryce Harper is a white guy.

It's the "y" in his name that gave it away for ya, eh?

Navin R Johnson · « **Reply #545 on:** June 07, 2011, 04:07:13 pm »

17 Tyson Perez RHP Fresno Comm College

Noe · « **Reply #546 on:** June 07, 2011, 04:09:32 pm »

Anybody know if "Noe" Ramirez from Cal State Fullerton has been picked yet? I know, he's a reliever, will always be a reliever and it probably third day fodder, but you know... I kinda have a vested interest.... plus, he's a damn good reliever too!

Navin R Johnson · « **Reply #547 on:** June 07, 2011, 04:10:53 pm »

#142 to the Red Sox

Reuben · « **Reply #548 on:** June 07, 2011, 04:11:27 pm »

Quote from: Navin R Johnson on June 07, 2011, 04:07:13 pm

17 Tyson Perez RHP Fresno Comm College

Wow, seems like a lot of pitchers (especially RHP). Who's going to man the field in Greenville and TC behind these guys? Do they have a lot more promising position players coming from the Dominican than pitchers this year?

Noe · « **Reply #549 on:** June 07, 2011, 04:12:23 pm »

Quote from: Navin R Johnson on June 07, 2011, 04:10:53 pm

#142 to the Red Sox

Ewwww... not good for my rooting interest. Oh well... go Noe!!!

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #550 on:** June 07, 2011, 04:15:15 pm »

Only 4 HS'ers through 17 rounds. A tad surprising. Astros under Heck had 10 through 20 rounds in 2010, 7 through 20 in 2009, and 8 through 20 in 2008.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #551 on:** June 07, 2011, 04:18:57 pm »

Quote from: Reuben on June 07, 2011, 04:11:27 pm

Wow, seems like a lot of pitchers (especially RHP). Who's going to man the field in Greenville and TC behind these guys? Do they have a lot more promising position players coming from the Dominican than pitchers this year?

Misc. comment from Levine (via Twitter), seems as good a place as any to post it in response as any...

"Foregoing the 4-3 defense in favor of the 0-7 by 2015. -Z RT @andrewtyler Are we ever going to take an infielder? More specifically a 3B?"

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #552 on:** June 07, 2011, 04:21:12 pm »

(18) 550 - Miller, Kevin - UC Berkley (SR) - RHP

Jacksonian · « **Reply #553 on:** June 07, 2011, 04:24:17 pm »

Quote from: Reuben on June 07, 2011, 04:11:27 pm

Wow, seems like a lot of pitchers (especially RHP). Who's going to man the field in Greenville and TC behind these guys? Do they have a lot more promising position players coming from the Dominican than pitchers this year?

It's a pretty sure bet that since round 6 or so the Astros have been eyeing their depth charts at Tri-City and Greeneville when picking players.

Matt · « **Reply #554 on:** June 07, 2011, 04:31:36 pm »

Quote from: Noe in Austin on June 07, 2011, 03:53:30 pm

I asked my son after the movie why Stan Lee did not do his usual cameo (so Alfred Hitchcock of him!) and he said we probably missed it. I was sure I did not see his cameo (unlike in Thor, the cameo was very well done!). Now I know why.

Marvel sold the rights to the X-Men years ago before they had their own internal film studios so they have limited control over X-Men and Spiderman.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #555 on:** June 07, 2011, 04:34:54 pm »

Lambson, Mitchell - (19) 580 - Arizona State (JR) - LHP

Reuben · « **Reply #556 on:** June 07, 2011, 04:41:10 pm »

Quote from: Jacksonian on June 07, 2011, 04:24:17 pm

It's a pretty sure bet that since round 6 or so the Astros have been eyeing their depth charts at Tri-City and Greeneville when picking players.

Then they may be using an Excel doc that keeps deleting all names they put in the "Pitchers" column.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #557 on:** June 07, 2011, 04:48:04 pm »

Duffy, Matthew - (20) 610 - 3B - Tennessee - SR

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #558 on:** June 07, 2011, 04:50:44 pm »

Astros picks through the first 20 rounds:

Draftee
Springer, George
Houser, Adrian
Armstrong, Jack
Lee, Christopher
Trapeano, Nick
Meredith, Brandon
Reynolds, Javaris
Culbreth, Brandon
Dufek, Jonas
Hallock, Kyle
Gominsky, Justin
Hamblin, Miles
Hinson, John
Stubblefield, Horrace (“Gandy”)
Johnson, Zac
Zuloaga, Scott
Perez, Tyson
Miller, Kevin
Lambson, Mitchell
Duffy, Matthew

Rd/Pick
(1) 11
(2) 69
(3) 99
(4) 130
(5) 160
(6) 190
(7) 220
(8) 250
(9) 280
(10) 310
(11) 340
(12) 370
(13) 400
(14) 430
(15) 460
(16) 490
(17) 520
(18) 550
(19) 580
(20) 610

POS
OF
RHP
RHP
LHP
RHP
LF
CF
RHP
RHP
LHP
CF
C
2B
RHP
1B
LHP
RHP
RHP
LHP
3B

School
UConn
Locust Grove HS, OK
Vanderbilt
Santa Fe CC
SUNY Stony Brook
San Diego State
King HS, FL
Forsyth County Day School, NC
Creighton
Kent State
Minnesota
U Mississippi
Clemson
Lufkin HS, TX
Oklahoma State
Scottsdale CC AZ
Fresno CC CA
UC Berkley
Arizona State
Tennessee

Class
JR
HS
JR
J1
JR
JR
HS
HS
SR
SR
JR
SR
SR
HS
JR
J2
J2
SR
JR
SR

Jacksonian · « **Reply #559 on:** June 07, 2011, 04:55:32 pm »

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on June 07, 2011, 04:50:44 pm

Astros picks through the first 20 rounds:

Draftee
Springer, George
Houser, Adrian
Armstrong, Jack
Lee, Christopher
Trapeano, Nick
Meredith, Brandon
Reynolds, Javaris
Culbreth, Brandon
Dufek, Jonas
Hallock, Kyle
Gominsky, Justin
Hamblin, Miles
Hinson, John
Stubblefield, Horrace (“Gandy”)
Johnson, Zac
Zuloaga, Scott
Perez, Tyson
Miller, Kevin
Lambson, Mitchell
Duffy, Matthew

Rd/Pick
(1) 11
(2) 69
(3) 99
(4) 130
(5) 160
(6) 190
(7) 220
(8) 250
(9) 280
(10) 310
(11) 340
(12) 370
(13) 400
(14) 430
(15) 460
(16) 490
(17) 520
(18) 550
(19) 580
(20) 610

POS
OF
RHP
RHP
LHP
RHP
LF
CF
RHP
RHP
LHP
CF
C
2B
RHP
1B
LHP
RHP
RHP
LHP
3B

School
UConn
Locust Grove HS, OK
Vanderbilt
Santa Fe CC
SUNY Stony Brook
San Diego State
King HS, FL
Forsyth County Day School, NC
Creighton
Kent State
Minnesota
U Mississippi
Clemson
Lufkin HS, TX
Oklahoma State
Scottsdale CC AZ
Fresno CC CA
UC Berkley
Arizona State
Tennessee

Class
JR
HS
JR
J1
JR
JR
HS
HS
SR
SR
JR
SR
SR
HS
JR
J2
J2
SR
JR
SR

12 pitchers, 8 position players.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #560 on:** June 07, 2011, 05:03:08 pm »

Quote from: Jacksonian on June 07, 2011, 04:55:32 pm

12 pitchers, 8 position players.

4 HS, 16 College (1-J1, 2-J2, 7-JR, 6-SR)

astrosfan76 · « **Reply #561 on:** June 07, 2011, 05:06:18 pm »

#21 James Howick (JR) SS Jacksonville, FL

We can now field a team

Navin R Johnson · « **Reply #562 on:** June 07, 2011, 05:15:39 pm »

#22 Andrew Muren - CF - Cal State Northridge

astrosfan76 · « **Reply #563 on:** June 07, 2011, 05:17:22 pm »

Quote from: Navin R Johnson on June 07, 2011, 05:15:39 pm

#22 Andrew Muren - CF - Cal State Northridge

6'06"(!) 195 lb. L/R College Senior

Bench · « **Reply #564 on:** June 07, 2011, 05:19:03 pm »

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on June 07, 2011, 04:50:44 pm

Stubblefield, Horrace (“Gandy”) - Lufkin HS

What an awful name. But then again, it's Lufkin. It's always Lufkin.

Navin R Johnson · « **Reply #565 on:** June 07, 2011, 05:28:25 pm »

#23 Ruben Sosa, 2B, OKC Community College
http://www.ocusports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=1325

EasTexAstro · « **Reply #566 on:** June 07, 2011, 05:29:28 pm »

Quote from: Bench on June 07, 2011, 05:19:03 pm

What an awful name. But then again, it's Lufkin. It's always Lufkin.

What you trying to say?

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #567 on:** June 07, 2011, 05:29:39 pm »

And, the Astros pick up their first switch hitter with the 700th overall pick.

Sosa, Ruben - (23) 700 - 2B - Oklahoma City U - JR - S/R

astrosfan76 · « **Reply #568 on:** June 07, 2011, 05:42:30 pm »

and with their annual guy-whose-name-no-one-can-pronounce pick, the Astros select Senior 1B Jesse Wierzbicki out of UNC Chapel Hill in Round 24

astrosfan76 · « **Reply #569 on:** June 07, 2011, 05:51:59 pm »

Round #25

Billy Flamion 6'01" 195 L/L LF Central Catholic HS (CA)

moriartp · « **Reply #570 on:** June 07, 2011, 07:24:23 pm »

Quote from: astrosfan76 on June 07, 2011, 05:51:59 pm

Round #25
Billy Flamion 6'01" 195 L/L LF Central Catholic HS (CA)

Ranked 124th overall by BA. Here's what they have to say about him:

Flamion played well on the showcase circuit last summer and showed some of the best bat speed in this year's high school class—and from the left side of the plate. He is also a football player and came into the spring a little rusty with some softness to his body. He pressed at times and didn't show the kind of production scouts hoped to see. He could be an above-average hitter with above-average power, and a team will have to buy into Flamion's bat because he doesn't show many other tools. He's a below-average runner and he has an average arm, so it's likely he winds up in left field. He also needs to work on making quicker adjustments. Once thought of as a supplemental-round talent, Flamion's stock has slipped and he's looking more like a third-rounder. It will likely take more than third-round money to buy him out of his commitment to Oregon.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #571 on:** June 07, 2011, 07:30:05 pm »

Thru Day 2 (30 rounds)

Draftee
Springer, George
Houser, Adrian
Armstrong, Jack
Lee, Christopher
Trapeano, Nick
Meredith, Brandon
Reynolds, Javaris
Culbreth, Brandon
Dufek, Jonas
Hallock, Kyle
Gominsky, Justin
Hamblin, Miles
Hinson, John
Stubblefield, Horrace (“Gandy”)
Johnson, Zac
Zuloaga, Scott
Perez, Tyson
Miller, Kevin
Lambson, Mitchell
Duffy, Matthew
Howick, James
Muren, Andrew
Sosa, Ruben
Wierzbicki, Jesse
Flamion, Billy
Fisher, Jared
Todd, Alex
John, Jordan
Gonzalez, Wallace
Steranka, Jordan

Rd/Pick
(1) 11
(2) 69
(3) 99
(4) 130
(5) 160
(6) 190
(7) 220
(8) 250
(9) 280
(10) 310
(11) 340
(12) 370
(13) 400
(14) 430
(15) 460
(16) 490
(17) 520
(18) 550
(19) 580
(20) 610
(21) 640
(22) 670
(23) 700
(24) 730
(25) 760
(26) 790
(27) 820
(28) 850
(29) 880
(30) 910

POS
OF
RHP
RHP
LHP
RHP
LF
CF
RHP
RHP
LHP
CF
C
2B
RHP
1B
LHP
RHP
RHP
LHP
3B
SS
CF
2B
1B
LF
RHP
SS
LHP
RF
3B

School
UConn
Locust Grove HS, OK
Vanderbilt
Santa Fe CC
SUNY Stony Brook
San Diego State
King HS, FL
Forsyth County Day School, NC
Creighton
Kent State
Minnesota
U Mississippi
Clemson
Lufkin HS, TX
Oklahoma State
Scottsdale CC
Fresno CC
UC Berkley
Arizona State
Tennessee
Jacksonville U
Cal State - Northridge
Oklahoma City U
UNC Chapel Hill
Central Catholic HS, CA
Newport HS, WA
Sonoma State U
Oklahoma
Bishop Amat HS, CA
Penn State

Class
JR
HS
JR
J1
JR
JR
HS
HS
SR
SR
JR
SR
SR
HS
JR
J2
J2
SR
JR
SR
JR
SR
JR
SR
HS
HS
SR
SO
HS
JR

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #572 on:** June 07, 2011, 07:50:49 pm »

6th round pick Brandon Meredith is quickly becoming my favorite of the 2011 draft:

Meredith (via Twitter): It's funny how as soon as you get drafted you feel apart of a team almost immediately... I'm an Astro and it feels damn good!!

Navin R Johnson · « **Reply #573 on:** June 07, 2011, 09:04:24 pm »

UCONN will be on TV this weekend in the Super Regionals vs USC. Sat 5PM ESPN2, Sun 6PM ESPNU, Mon TBA ESPN2

astrosfan76 · « **Reply #574 on:** June 07, 2011, 09:33:07 pm »

McTaggart with a breakdown. Before being drafted, Meredith's claim to fame was being the first HS player to homer at Petco Park. Where was he over the weekend?

http://brianmctaggart.mlblogs.com/2011/06/08/astros-day-2-draft-recap/

Bench · « **Reply #575 on:** June 07, 2011, 09:35:23 pm »

Quote from: Joey Trum on June 07, 2011, 03:08:07 pm

I've never seen a video or picture of him, but I'd bet every penny I ever make for the rest of my life (all $8000 of it) that Bryce Harper is a white guy.

In all his glory white douchiness.

Reuben · « **Reply #576 on:** June 07, 2011, 11:38:14 pm »

Quote from: moriartp on June 07, 2011, 07:24:23 pm

Ranked 124th overall by BA. Here's what they have to say about him:

Flamion played well on the showcase circuit last summer and showed some of the best bat speed in this year's high school class—and from the left side of the plate. He is also a football player and came into the spring a little rusty with some softness to his body. He pressed at times and didn't show the kind of production scouts hoped to see. He could be an above-average hitter with above-average power, and a team will have to buy into Flamion's bat because he doesn't show many other tools. He's a below-average runner and he has an average arm, so it's likely he winds up in left field. He also needs to work on making quicker adjustments. Once thought of as a supplemental-round talent, Flamion's stock has slipped and he's looking more like a third-rounder. It will likely take more than third-round money to buy him out of his commitment to Oregon.

Back on April 24 ("Midseason Top 50") they ranked him #45 and said "Good athlete has impressive bat speed and power from the left side of the plate."

How the hell did he slip to the 25th round? Hope the Astros can sign him... cool name too.

MusicMan · « **Reply #577 on:** June 08, 2011, 11:51:25 am »

Quote from: Reuben on June 07, 2011, 11:38:14 pm

How the hell did he slip to the 25th round? Hope the Astros can sign him... cool name too.

That last sentence... "It will likely take more than third-round money to buy him out of his commitment to Oregon."

I mean, do you realize how hard it is to outbid Oregon?

VirtualBob · « **Reply #578 on:** June 08, 2011, 12:04:14 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on June 08, 2011, 11:51:25 am

That last sentence... "It will likely take more than third-round money to buy him out of his commitment to Oregon."

I mean, do you realize how hard it is to outbid Oregon?

At least it is not Ohio State or USC.

moriartp · « **Reply #579 on:** June 08, 2011, 12:14:39 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on June 08, 2011, 11:51:25 am

I mean, do you realize how hard it is to outbid Oregon?

Oregon's tempting, but you have to weigh it against the risk of dying of dysentery on the way there.

Navin R Johnson · « **Reply #580 on:** June 08, 2011, 12:20:20 pm »

Quote from: VirtualBob on June 08, 2011, 12:04:14 pm

At least it is not Ohio State or USC.

....or Texas

Regards,
Rachel McCoy

MusicMan · « **Reply #581 on:** June 08, 2011, 12:21:09 pm »

Quote from: Navin R Johnson on June 08, 2011, 12:20:20 pm

Or Texas,

Regards, Rachel McCoy

Somebody - anybody - please explain to me why Rachel McCoy saying that agents call college athletes is somehow news.

I'll hang up and listen.

Hornstros · « **Reply #582 on:** June 08, 2011, 12:31:49 pm »

Quote from: moriartp on June 08, 2011, 12:14:39 pm

Oregon's tempting, but you have to weigh it against the risk of dying of dysentery on the way there.

And the dysentery risk comes after you and your family lose an axle and 2 sets of clothing attempting to ford the river

Ron Brand · « **Reply #583 on:** June 08, 2011, 12:34:24 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on June 08, 2011, 12:21:09 pm

Somebody - anybody - please explain to me why Rachel McCoy saying that agents call college athletes is somehow news.

I'll hang up and listen.

It doesn't matter, because it's being picked up and spread around. Whether you want it to be or not, it is now 'news.' Whatever her intentions were, nothing good can be served by her going on a radio show and saying what she said. She's getting a very good lesson in how information is parsed to feed the beast.

Wasn't she a BJ major at Baylor? Didn't they teach this?

MusicMan · « **Reply #584 on:** June 08, 2011, 12:35:13 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on June 08, 2011, 12:34:24 pm

Wasn't she a BJ major at Baylor?

Phrasing?

Bench · « **Reply #585 on:** June 08, 2011, 12:36:58 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on June 08, 2011, 12:34:24 pm

Wasn't she a BJ major at Baylor? Didn't they teach this?

They only teach that it's a sin.

Jacksonian · « **Reply #586 on:** June 08, 2011, 12:38:26 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on June 08, 2011, 12:34:24 pm

It doesn't matter, because it's being picked up and spread around. Whether you want it to be or not, it is now 'news.' Whatever her intentions were, nothing good can be served by her going on a radio show and saying what she said. She's getting a very good lesson in how information is parsed to feed the beast.

Wasn't she a BJ major at Baylor? Didn't they teach this?

How to get a quarterback. BJ 101.

accougars · « **Reply #587 on:** June 08, 2011, 12:44:23 pm »

Quote from: Jacksonian on June 08, 2011, 12:38:26 pm

How to get a quarterback. BJ 101.

No, no, no.

How to get a football player is covered in BJ 101.

That is the pre-req for DeepThroat 201, which covers how to get a quarterback.

Jacksonian · « **Reply #588 on:** June 08, 2011, 12:49:25 pm »

Day 3, rounds 31-40 the Astros continue to pick up college arms (5). They tabbed a couple of high school arms and a few college position players as well.

I wouldn't be surprised to see some of the pitching farm hands at extended get released over the next 2 weeks.

BudGirl · « **Reply #589 on:** June 08, 2011, 12:53:05 pm »

pitching, pitching and pitching

EasTexAstro · « **Reply #590 on:** June 08, 2011, 01:03:07 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on June 08, 2011, 12:53:05 pm

pitching, pitching and pitching

Just like a woman: always pitching!

MusicMan · « **Reply #591 on:** June 08, 2011, 01:18:02 pm »

Quote from: EasTexAstro on June 08, 2011, 01:03:07 pm

Just like a woman: always pitching!

That's strange, I thought the man usually did the pitching.

matadorph · « **Reply #592 on:** June 08, 2011, 01:19:40 pm »

Wade/Heck just drafted Chase Davidson again, this time in the 41st rd. Hmmm, anyone think he regrets not signing the first time around?

Navin R Johnson · « **Reply #593 on:** June 08, 2011, 01:22:58 pm »

From a draft perspective, I would think so, since he ended up having a really mediocre career at UGA

astrosfan76 · « **Reply #594 on:** June 08, 2011, 01:24:10 pm »

Quote from: matadorph on June 08, 2011, 01:19:40 pm

Wade/Heck just drafted Chase Davidson again, this time in the 41st rd. Hmmm, anyone think he regrets not signing the first time around?

Was thinking the exact same thing. Chase played in 51 games (38 starts) this season, hitting .278/.341/.497 with 7 HR and 13 walks (against 50 K's). Heck's assessment from '08:

Quote

“Goes by Chase. Another Atlanta area kid. After you see enough summer baseball you usually equip yourself with little quick phrases for each guy. For me he was the lefthanded hit collector. I think every game I saw him during the track of time since tournaments and showcases whether it’s summer or fall, the guy always got two hits when I saw him. That just stuck with me. He’s big. He’s strong. He’s eager to get out and start his professional career. He’s got bat speed. He’s got a chance to hit for average and power. Big, strong guy. We’re probably going to try to take him to the outfield and really try to expand his versatility defensively. But we feel like we got a pretty good looking hitter here.”

http://blog.chron.com/ultimateastros/2008/06/05/heck-gives-scouting-report-on-each-astros-pick-confident-in-signing-some-w-audio/

GreatBagwellsBeard · « **Reply #595 on:** June 08, 2011, 01:56:31 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on June 08, 2011, 12:35:13 pm

Phrasing?

Please let this be an Archer reference.

Guinness · « **Reply #596 on:** June 08, 2011, 01:57:04 pm »

Quote from: EasTexAstro on June 08, 2011, 01:03:07 pm

Just like a woman: always pitching!

....awkward....

MusicMan · « **Reply #597 on:** June 08, 2011, 02:02:20 pm »

Quote from: GreatBagwellsBeard on June 08, 2011, 01:56:31 pm

Please let this be an Archer reference.

Yes, but I think it should have been "Phrasing!"

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #598 on:** June 08, 2011, 02:07:24 pm »

For class, 44th rounder Blake Ford is listed as "5S" at Lamar (as opposed to a SO, JR, or SR). Anyone know what this stands for? 5th yr senior?

Jacksonian · « **Reply #599 on:** June 08, 2011, 02:16:31 pm »

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on June 08, 2011, 02:07:24 pm

For class, 44th rounder Blake Ford is listed as "5S" at Lamar (as opposed to a SO, JR, or SR). Anyone know what this stands for? 5th yr senior?

Exactly.

austro · « **Reply #600 on:** June 08, 2011, 02:21:08 pm »

Quote from: Jacksonian on June 08, 2011, 02:16:31 pm

Exactly.

May I assume that J-1, J-2, and J-3 refer to 1st-, 2nd-, and 3rd-year JUCO players?

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #601 on:** June 08, 2011, 02:21:35 pm »

Arnsberg's son draft by the Jakes in the 40th rd.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #602 on:** June 08, 2011, 02:21:57 pm »

Quote from: austro on June 08, 2011, 02:21:08 pm

May I assume that J-1, J-2, and J-3 refer to 1st-, 2nd-, and 3rd-year JUCO players?

Yep.

MusicMan · « **Reply #603 on:** June 08, 2011, 02:25:05 pm »

Classy move by the Rangers

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #604 on:** June 08, 2011, 02:28:02 pm »

Astros make a run on area guys from in rds 34-37

(34) 1030 Kellog, Dustin: RHP, Caney Creek HS, TX (HS)
(35) 1060 Morales, Christopher: RHP, Clear Creek HS, TX (HS)
(36) 1090 Gonzalez, Kevin: C, Texas A&M (SR)
(37) 1120 Martin, Steven: RHP, Texas A&M (SR)

accougars · « **Reply #605 on:** June 08, 2011, 02:28:21 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on June 08, 2011, 02:25:05 pm

Classy move by the Rangers

That, or somebody didn't do their homework?

Jacksonian · « **Reply #606 on:** June 08, 2011, 02:29:27 pm »

Quote from: accougars on June 08, 2011, 02:28:21 pm

That, or somebody didn't do their homework?

Classy to tasteless in 2 posts.

Sadly that's not a record here.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #607 on:** June 08, 2011, 02:29:30 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on June 08, 2011, 02:25:05 pm

Classy move by the Rangers

Wow. Tip of the hat to you there Mr. Ryan!

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #608 on:** June 08, 2011, 02:52:35 pm »

Quote from: matadorph on June 08, 2011, 01:19:40 pm

Wade/Heck just drafted Chase Davidson again, this time in the 41st rd. Hmmm, anyone think he regrets not signing the first time around?

At this point any reason to sign in 41st rd rather than finishing up college on scholarship and trying to go earlier next draft as a senior? (and I know SRs have minimal negotiating leverage, but neither does a 41st rd JR I'd imagine...).

moriartp · « **Reply #609 on:** June 08, 2011, 03:03:16 pm »

And in the 50th, the Astros take HS OF Colton Davis (ranked 99th in Florida by BA) and call it a draft.

Mets selected C Edward Rohan two picks later. Bet our 4th-rounder hates that guy.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #610 on:** June 08, 2011, 04:22:42 pm »

Astros step up as well. Classy move, very pleased to see it!

jbm · « **Reply #611 on:** June 08, 2011, 09:22:39 pm »

Thought I heard Brown say Wade said they drafted 10 of the top 120 on their board. Just shows how divergent opinions are, especially after the top picks. Or maybe the differences between players after the top picks are just really subtle.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #612 on:** June 09, 2011, 05:06:36 pm »

Anatomy of a rumor: Examiner.com's Stephen Goff talks with Bobby Heck regarding the Chris Reed pre-draft rumors.

Navin R Johnson · « **Reply #613 on:** June 10, 2011, 11:20:29 am »

For those interested, all the UCONN games will be available on-line at http://espn.go.com/espn3/index#