Atlanta Braves Draft Review 1S) Matt Lipka, SS, Texas HS: Already signed away from Alabama for $800,000, Lipka features blazing speed and top-flight athleticism, but his power is uncertain and he might not stick at shortstop in the long run. He'll need some development time but profiles well as a future leadoff hitter. 2) Todd Cunningham, 3B-OF, Jacksonville State University: Considered a possible first rounder at one stage, but stock slipped a bit after a good-but-not-terrific spring. Should hit for average and get on base, power is uncertain against advanced pitching. 2) Andrelton Simmons, SS-RHP, Western Oklahoma State JC: Out of Curacao, most teams preferred him as a shortstop but the Braves will use his strong arm on the mound. Raw, can hit 95 MPH, but will need to learn how to pitch. NOTE: Simmons has signed but will apparently begin his career at shortstop after all. 3) Joe Leonard, 3B, University of Pittsburgh: Strong college season moved him up the charts, has a solid bat although some scouts question how his swing mechanics will work with wood. Should remain at third base despite mediocre running speed. 4) Dave Filak, RHP, SUNY-Oneonta: Blew away Division III competition with a 90-95 MPH fastball and a nasty breaking ball. Limited early in the year by a sore elbow, but a very nice pick in this round. 5) Phil Gosselin, 2B, University of Virginia: Runs well, solid bat with a touch of power, good defender, looks like he could be a really nice utility player with some chance to be a starter. 6) Joey Terdoslavich, 3B, Long Beach State University: Switch-hitter with raw power, track record is erratic but he has a lot of potential to develop further. Defense at third is questionable. 7) Matt Suschak, RHP, University of Toledo: Very successful when used in relief, due to 92-95 MPH heater and strong slider. Not as good when used as a starter due to problems changing speeds, but as a reliever he could move through system rapidly. 8) Kurt Fleming, OF, Virginia HS: Excellent speed and athleticism, was expected to go to school at Army, but his dad is a Braves crosschecker which makes it more likely that he'll sign. 9) David Rohm, 1B, Fresno Community College: Impressive power hitter from the CC ranks, and a sleeper to watch. 10) Matt Lewis, RHP, UC Davis: Solid 90-94 MPH fastball, but doesn't change speeds well and will need more polish than the average college arm. FOUR OTHERS OF NOTE: 13-Brandon Drury, SS, Oregon HS; 17-Stefan Sabol, C-OF, California HS; 18-Zach Alford, 2B, Georgia HS; 22-Jordan Buckley, OF, New Mexico Junior College. COMMENT: The Braves didn't load up on high school pitching this year, although Simmons is raw for a JC arm. Cunningham, Leonard, and Gosselin add some college hitting polish to the system, and Filak's arm is atypically impressive for a cold-weather small college guy. Lipka's athleticism and speed are very attractive, but he probably won't get to the majors quickly. Overall this looks like an OK draft, which could look a lot better if they somehow manage to sign Sabol or Alford 简单来说 因为Teheran为首的pitching prospects发展地算顺利 所以今年集中补强内野手 尤其是MI 前面的顺位都选了一些签约性极高的球员 而且都不至於索价过高 今年的关键在於能否签下第17,18轮选进的高中生打者Sabol跟Alvord 这两人在去年高中球季开打前都被视为是一二轮潜力的选手 但因为球季进行下来成绩不如预期 即便如此还是不至於掉到这麽後面 因为两人分别都拿到Oregon跟Auburn大学的奖学金了 要签下这两人势必得花不少银子 所以有说法是讲 前几轮的选手尽量省钱 刚好把多出来的钱拿来签 但这也是理想的说法而已... --

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