4/28/10

DRAFT: - Mike McGee, Randy Fontanez, Derek Dietrich, Mike Olt... and Marcus Littlewood

Mike McGee:

4-27 from: - http://web.goldenspikesaward.com/index.html?page=news_archive&article_id=67  - That combination of traits has made McGee a perfect fit at the back of Florida State's bullpen. In 17 innings over 11 appearances, McGee is 3-0 with a 0.53 ERA, seven saves and a 20-to-8 strikeout-to-walk ratio. And, of course, he starts every game in left field and bats in the No. 3 hole in the lineup. After a slow start with the bat, the junior has come on strong lately and is now hitting .327/.457/.585 with nine homers and 41 RBIs. He went 3-for-3 with two home runs in Friday's 6-5 loss to the Hurricanes.

Randy Fontanez:

4-26 from: - http://thecollegebaseballblog.com/2010/04/26/big-east-players-of-the-week-12/#more-25679  - USF righthanded pitcher Randy Fontanez is the winner of the BIG EAST’s weekly baseball honors for the week-ending April 25. Fontanez was tabbed as BIG EAST Pitcher of the Week after he threw a complete-game shutout to key USF’s 5-0 win against Villanova Friday, helping the Bulls take two of three from the Wildcats. Fontanez faced just three batters over the minimum as he scattered four hits and walked one while striking out five to pick up his third win of the season. He registered his third complete game of the season and his second complete-game shutout of the year.

Derek Dietrich:

4-26 from: - http://www.baseballrumormill.com/2010/04/position-changes-lurk-for-some-draft-prospects/#more  - Georgia Tech - Current position: SS. Projected professional position: 3B/OF - Dietrich bat has been solid this spring, but the Georgia Tech shortstop has "no shot" to remain at shortstop. "He's going to hit some, there's not much doubt there," a scout said. "He's not without athleticism and defensive skill, he's just not suited for short, and probably not second either considering his size and lack of range; he didn't show well at second on the Cape. I think it's third or the outfield."


Mike Olt

4-26 from: - http://www.sportingnews.com/blog/MLB_Draft  - It was "Clobberin' Time" this weekend as (3B) Olt went nuts, going 11-for-14 with two home runs, five RBI in a sweep of Rutgers. For the season, Olt is now hitting .347 with 12 homers and 48 RBI. Olt is perhaps more physically maxed out than Leonard in the sense that he's probably done growing height-wise whereas Leonard has some projectability left. We've talked about how Leonard is almost an exact replica of a young Troy Glaus, but Olt is perhaps more similar to Oakland's Kevin Kouzmanoff or Arizona's Mark Reynolds.

Marcus Littlewood:

4-27 from: - http://baseballbeginnings.com/category/2010-draft  - Marcus Littlewood is considered the top position player from Utah in the 2010 Draft. I have heard comments that he may be too big to stay at shortstop. My first thought was, have you ever seen Tulowitzki? My second thought was, did you notice Ripken used to be pretty tall? It won’t be the body size, it will be what he does with his athletic actions, and what position he plays isn’t the question. (For the record, I was fine with him at shortstop in the week I watched him in Summer 2009). The question, for me, is not if he will hit, it will be does he have enough power for third base if he winds up there. Have a look at the video and we’ll continue this discussion.

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