http://tinyurl.com/46rlph April 24th, 2008 · By Frankie Piliere There are always safe picks in the draft. Those picks may not have the most upside but there’s a good chance that you know exactly what you’re getting. Wade Miley, a 6-foot-2 lefty I got a good look at in the Cape over the summer, fits that mold perfectly. Miley has been a strikeout pitcher with Southeastern Louisiana, and although I don’t expect him to be that type of pitcher as a pro, it does show his advanced feel for pitching is just overwhelming college hitters. He’s not the most dazzling pitcher in terms of stuff but he’ll give someone a very safe pitching prospect in the top 5 rounds of the 2007 draft. Check out his scouting report after the jump… Wade Miley, LHP - Wareham Gatemen (Southeastern Louisiana) Present/Future Grades Fastball - 50/55 Slider - 55/55 Changeup - 50/50 Command - 55/55 Physical Description - Strongly built, well proportioned frame. Looks durable with a thick lower half and broad shoulders. Lacks big projection but has room to grow in lower half. Looks like Jarrod Washburn. Fastball - Not overpowering, sits at 88-89 MPH, bumps 91. Produces some late cut with across body throwing motion. Looks to be throwing harder and has plus command of his fastball. Runs it on lefties with two-seamer, works both corners . Doesn’t miss bats with the heat but hitters can’t square it. Slider - Good, sweeping lefty breaking ball, already a plus pitch. 11-5 break and very tough on left-handers. Throws it at 78-81 but takes off and puts on occassionally. Sharp, late action, throws in any count. Looks like it’s coming from behind lefty’s back, likes to drop down on it occassionally. Strikeout pitch. Slurvy at times. Changeup - Average differential at 75-77 MPH but doesn’t fool many to make it a swing and miss pitch. Telegraphs, turns hand over and slows his arm speed. Very dangerous pitch for him and frequently catches a lot of plate. His across body motion produces plus fade but he’ll need to spot this pitch much more consistently and sell it more. Needs to locate better. Mechanics - Clean arm action. Lacks great arm speed but looks smooth and lacks major mechanical flaws. Throws across his body slightly, making him tough on lefties. Hides the ball well. Pitches from high-3/4 arm slot. No windup, uses lower body and arm just follows. Notes - Won’t be overpowering but can compete at a high level with pitchability and command. Pitches to all four quadrants and already has plus command. Gets, the ball throws the ball, gets in a groove and has low pitch counts. Strike thrower, willing to pitch to contact. Will always be tough on lefties. Must develop his third pitch. Shows good presence. Adjusted Overall Future Potential: 54 Present Group: P, Future Group: C Projected Role: 4th starter Draft Projection: 3rd-4th round pick Overall Comparison: Nate Robertson (with better command) --

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