Daniel Bard Scouting Report: Live arm with a smooth delivery. His fastball looks effortless, and consistently hits 97-98 with decent command but minimal movement. Could probably touch 100 if he really reached back. Two-seamer shows a bit more break and sits in the low-to-mid 90s. Secondary pitches are good, but need a lot of refinement, including: (1) a high 80s cut fastball; (2) a high 70s curveball and (3) a circle change with some downward movement. Has trouble with keeping his command consistent. Doesn't miss enough bats. Has a strong frame and a mature demeanor. Very high potential. Prefers to remain a starter. Signing bonus of $1.55 Million. MLB Comparison: AJ Burnett http://www.soxprospects.com/players/bard-daniel.htm Jacoby Ellsbury Scouting Report: Amazing athlete with a great work ethic. Ellsbury has consistently won awards for his defensive play in centerfield. He is extremely fast and knows how to run the bases (but does get picked off a little too often). Great on base ability. Gap power with the ability to leg singles into doubles and doubles into triples. Not much home run power. Projects well as a major league lead-off hitter. Doesn't slump too often because you can't turn off his blazing speed. Team leader. Lettered and excelled in five sports in high school, including football, where he could have played at a high collegiate level as a kickoff returner. However, he enjoyed baseball the most. Could stand to bulk up a little bit. Arm strength is average. MLB Comparison: Johnny Damon http://www.soxprospects.com/players/ellsbury-jacoby.htm Clay Buchholz Scouting Report: Buchholz has a low-to-mid 90s four-seam fastball, a two-seam fastball with decent movement, a slider, a hard 12-to-6 curveball, and a change-up. In 2006, Buchholz actually let loose towards the end of the season, when his fastball was sitting around 96 mph. However, over the course of the season his fastball typically sits around 91-94 and tops out at about 97 mph. His change-up is generally a straight change that sits around 78-82 mph; he also throws a circle change. His curveball is the best in the organization, and often his out pitch. His curveball also has some variety, as it can be thrown as a tight breaker or a deep, biting curve. Mixes in all of his pitches phenomenally. Good demeanor on the mound. Pitches well under pressure, pitching coaches have said he has ice water running through his veins. Nice pick-off move. Struggled with consistency early in his pro career, but otherwise has ace makeup. Might need to add and maintain some weight to endure a full major league season. MLB Comparison: Chris Carpenter http://www.soxprospects.com/players/buchholz-clay.htm --

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