Archive for the ‘2007 Draft’ Category
June 7th, 2007
Vitals
Name: Matt LaPorta
Bats: Right
Pos: 1B
Throws: Right
Height: 6′1″
DOB: 8 Jan 85
Weight: 215 lbs
School: Florida
With the seventh pick in the 2007 draft, the Milwaukee Brewers have drafted Florida first baseman Matt LaPorta. This, frankly, is a shock.
2007 Stats
AB
BA
OBP
SLG
BB
SO
Stats are through May 25, 2007, and are courtesy of Florida.
169
.402
.582
.817
55
16
What they’re saying:
Simply put, LaPorta can flat out hit. Period. […]
By Geoff Young -- 2 comments
June 7th, 2007
Vitals
Name: Ross Detwiler
Throws: Left
Pos: LHP
Bats: Right
Height: 6′4″
DOB: 6 Mar 86
Weight: 175 lbs
School: Missouri State
With the sixth pick in the 2007 draft, the Washington Nationals have selected Missouri State left-hander Ross Detwiler. Although there are concerns about Detwiler’s small frame, many observers considered him to be the second best southpaw in the draft, behind only Vanderbilt’s […]
By Geoff Young -- 1 comment
June 7th, 2007
Vitals
Name: Matt Wieters
Bats: Both
Pos: C
Throws: Right
Height: 6′5″
DOB: 21 May 86
Weight: 230 lbs
School: Georgia Tech
With the fifth pick in the 2007 draft, the Baltimore Orioles have drafted Georgia Tech catcher Matt Wieters. Inevitably, Wieters draws comparisons to another switch-hitting catcher, former Yellow Jacket and current member of the Boston Red Sox, Jason Varitek.
2007 Stats
AB
BA
OBP
SLG
BB
SO
Stats are through […]
By Geoff Young -- 1 comment
June 7th, 2007
Vitals
Name: Daniel Moskos
Throws: Left
Pos: LHP
Bats: Right
Height: 6′1″
DOB: 28 Apr 86
Weight: 200 lbs
School: Clemson
With the fourth pick in the 2007 draft, the Pittsburgh Pirates have selected Clemson left-hander Daniel Moskos. He split time between starting and relieving in college but figures to move permanently to the bullpen as a pro. Moskos’ fastball runs mid-90s, and he […]
By Geoff Young -- 2 comments
June 7th, 2007
Vitals
Name: Josh Vitters
Bats: Right
Pos: 3B
Throws: Right
Height: 6′3″
DOB: 27 Aug 89
Weight: 195 lbs
School: Cypress (Calif.) HS
With the third pick in the 2007 draft, the Chicago Cubs have selected high school third baseman Josh Vitters. John Sickels compares Vitters to Chipper Jones and Mike Cuddyer. Baseball America’s Alan Matthews notes that “his swing mechanics are outstanding, he […]
By Geoff Young -- 2 comments
June 7th, 2007
Vitals
Name: Mike Moustakas
Bats: Left
Pos: 1B/3B
Throws: Right
Height: 6′0″
DOB: 11 Sep 88
Weight: 185 lbs
School: Chatsworth (Calif.) HS
With the second pick in the 2007 draft, the Kansas City Royals have selected high school third baseman Mike Moustakas. The former quarterback is a Scott Boras client who has expressed interest in playing at USC. Moustakas played shortstop at Chatsworth […]
By Geoff Young -- 3 comments
June 7th, 2007
Vitals
Name: David Price
Throws: Left
Pos: LHP
Bats: Left
Height: 6′5″
DOB: 26 Aug 85
Weight: 215 lbs
School: Vanderbilt
In a move that surprised exactly no-one, the Tampa Bay Devil Rays have selected Vanderbilt left-hander David Price with the first pick overall in the 2007 MLB draft. According to Baseball America, “his feel for pitching and power stuff from the left side […]
By Geoff Young -- 1 comment
June 7th, 2007
Draft day is finally here. Time to stop speculating and start watching how the cards actually unfold. We’ll be covering the entire first round pick by pick here at Knuckle Curve. I’ll continue adding to the below list as the day progresses (clicking on a player’s name will take you to a more detailed page […]
By Geoff Young -- 2 comments
June 7th, 2007
ESPN2 opens up with a video montage of past draftees. I guess this is for folks who need to be sold on the concept of watching the MLB draft. Announcers are trying to add an air of mystery regarding the first pick overall. Of course, that will be Vanderbilt’s David Price, but the producers I’m […]
By Geoff Young -- 2 comments
June 7th, 2007
Vitals
Name: Josh Smoker
Throws: Left
Pos: LHP
Bats: Left
Height: 6′2″
DOB: 26 Nov 88
Weight: 190 lbs
School: Calhoun (Ga.) HS
With the x pick in the 2007 draft, the x x have selected high school left-hander Josh Smoker.
What they’re saying:
With an average fastball, a consistent slider and an aggressive mentality on the mound, Smoker should be among the top southpaws taken […]
By Geoff Young -- 0 comments
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