3/29/10

3-29 DRAFT: Jameson Taillon, Eric Jokisch, Michael Fuda, Tommy Medica... and Kolbrin Vitek

Jameson Taillon:

3-25 from: - http://myworldofbaseball.com/wordpress/?m=201003 - If I’m the Nationals, and I’m looking at that first pick, I select Jameson Taillon and not Bryce Harper. Pitching wins championships. If the Nationals don’t select Harper it will be interesting to see if the Pirates do. Or do they contain costs and select another player. That gives the Orioles Harper.

Eric Jokisch:

3-24 from: http://www.pgcrosschecker.com/articles/DisplayArticle.aspx?article=2225 : - My third starter on my preseason list included Northwestern’s Eric Jokisch, a left-handed pitcher who has gotten off to a rough start this year. After lasting only two innings in the season opener against George Mason, he was shut down for a few weeks due to injury. Upon returning, he made a couple of appearances out of the Wildcats’ bullpen before assuming his usual weekend rotation spot, although he still hasn’t found his feel for pitching (0-4, 5.74 ERA). He has more than a week to straighten the ship before Big Ten conference play begins, starting with conference favorite Ohio State.



Michael Fuda:

3-24 from: http://www.pgcrosschecker.com/articles/DisplayArticle.aspx?article=2225 : - OF Michael Fuda of Rice would have to play centerfield of this trio, although he is currently playing left and batting second for Rice. He, too, is off to a hot start, hitting .376 and getting on base 46 percent of the time. A dynamic athlete whose speed made him an exciting receiver and return threat on the gridiron, that speed has yet to make a difference on the base paths. He’s currently leading the nation in strikeouts with 30 in just 85 at-bats, so he would be doing himself a huge favor by putting the ball into play more often, allowing for more opportunities to showcase his wheels.

Tommy Medica:

3-24 from: http://www.pgcrosschecker.com/articles/DisplayArticle.aspx?article=2225 : - Tommy Medica may not be catching anymore these days, playing predominantly in right field for Santa Clara, but he continues to rake. He is hitting .408/.481/.620 through his first 16 games, showing good power and his usual polished and patient approach. He doesn’t project to hit for much power at the next level, so if his catching days are behind him, he may have to maximize his versatility to make up for his lack of pop.







Kolbrin Vitek:

3-24 from: pgcrosschecker : - Two-way talent Kolbrin Vitek was already starting to gain steam heading into the regular season and continues to hit the ball extremely well for Ball State. He’s hitting .392/.451/.658 to open the year, and also is pitching important innings as one of the team’s weekend starters. Most see him settling in at third base at the next level, and he has been discussed as a potential sandwich pick who has solid second- to third-round value.

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