27th: Phillip Ervin, of, Samford University
38th: Michael Lorenzen, rhp/of, Cal State Fullerton
67th: Kevin Franklin, 3b, Gahr HS (CA)
On first glance, I'm not blown away by the haul, but Chris Buckley and company have certainly earned the benefit of the doubt.
I wonder about Ervin's swing and ability to stick in centerfield.
Ervin at the plate:
Ervin at the plate:
Lorenzen is interesting, but early word is that the organization is going to let him both pitch and play the field. Given how high the pick we used on him was, I would have thought we could get more of a sure thing. It seems clear that we ultimately want him to pitch, but the question is whether he can start or will be relegated to the bullpen. The mechanics are clean, the fastball is fast, and the curveball has good bite, but there's risk there.
Lorenzen on the mound:
Lorenzen on the mound:
Lorenzen at the plate:
As for Franklin, he has good power potential, but seems unlikely to stick at third. Maybe he's a modern day Kevin Mitchell, unable to stick at third but big time power hitter.
Kevin Franklin at the plate:
Kevin Franklin at the plate:
