4. Kyle Schwarber Age: 21. B-T: L-R. Ht.: 6-0. Wt.: 235. Drafted: Indiana, 2014 (1). The No. 4 overall pick, Schwarber had the best debut of any 2014 draft pick, swatting 18 home runs over three levels. He did it while spending the most time in the pitcher-friendly FSL while learning a new position (left field) and still mixing in catching. Schwarber combines terrific present strength with plus bat speed and an efficient swing. He has the plate discipline to dominate lower levels. As one league hitting coach put it, “When he impacts (the ball), it comes off different.” League observers were mixed on Schwarber’s defense. Some thought he had a chance to catch, and the Cubs sent him to instructional league to work on catching exclusively. Others thought left field was his only option, but he runs well enough to make the outfield work. 11. Albert Almora Age: 20. B-T: R-R. Ht.: 6-2. Wt.: 180. Drafted: HS—Hialeah Gardens, Fla., 2012 (1). Almora overcame a slow start by hitting .377 with four of his seven home runs in the first three weeks of July, earning a promotion to Double-A Tennessee. His raw tools sometimes pale in comparison to some of his Cubs peers, but FSL managers still liked him as a center fielder who profiles as a future everyday player, though not a star. Almora is a rhythm hitter with a significant leg kick who tends to be streaky. “You get your timing by being ready to hit the fastball,” Daytona manager Dave Keller said. “We talk every day about hitting the fastball, and it was hard for him because pitchers were pitching him backwards, but he still had to be ready to hit the fastball.” Almora started identifying offspeed pitches, which he saw in bunches, better as the year went on. The ability to make those adjustments, along with his bat speed, hand-eye coordination and strength, allow scouts to project him as an above-average hitter with average power. He has plenty of arm strength and tremendous defensive instincts that make him a plus center fielder as well. One scout said Almora’s upside resembles that of Aaron Rowand. 18. Billy McKinney Age: 20. B-T: L-L. Ht.: 6-1. Wt.: 195. Drafted: HS—Plano, Texas, 2013 (1). The Cubs acquired McKinney, as well as high-profile shortstop prospect Addison Russell, from the Athletics in early July as part of the blockbuster Jeff Samardzija trade. While a shoulder injury limited McKinney to DH duty for much of August, he showed enough offensive ability in his FSL stint to make the top 20. McKinney is a pure hitter who in his first full pro season showed the ability to slow the game down and have quality at-bats in all situations. He doesn’t fit a clean profile, because he’s not a burner or true center fielder, and his modest arm strength makes him a better fit in left field than right. He has bat-to-ball skills and a mature plate approach, and he could be a plus hitter who draws walks enough to hit leadoff, though his speed is just average. Learning to loft the ball as he gains more experience will be the difference in whether McKinney is an impact corner bat or a player more along the lines of David Murphy. -- やっ..........！！！！！！止めろペイモンこの野郎～～～～～～っ 地獄でいきなり聖書なんえ 読み上げやがってえ~~~~~~~~~っ！！殺すえおっ！！ --

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