I'm taking a late lunch to watch the MLB Draft at 2pm today. A big F-You to Bud Selig for scheduling the MLB Draft in the middle of a work day. And hardcore baseball fans like me wonder why the NFL is kicking the shit out of baseball as America's favorite sport. Anyway, I'll recap the 1st Round later tonight. The Phillies have the 24th Overall Pick and they will most likely stick to the recommended slot, eliminating the possibility of them selecting a Top-5 pick who plummets because of signability concerns (see: Rick Porcello, 2007). I'm hoping the Phils select a big-time college closer who can contribute in the pen this September when Flash Gordon's arm falls off. Here are my top three college closers, all of whom could contribute this season if they are signed right away:
1.) Josh Fields, RHP, Georgia, 6-0, 178
2008 Statistics: 2-2, 2.27 ERA, 30 GP, 31.2 IP, 12 H, 18 BB, 56 K, 16 SV
Scouting Report: 95-97 mph fastball, devastating power curve, 2-pitch pitcher, average control
2.) Andrew Cashner, RHP, TCU, 6-6, 180
2008 Statistics: 9-4, 2.32 ERA, 30 GP, 54.1 IP, 21 H, 27 BB, 80 K, 9 SV
Scouting Report: 95-98 mph fastball (Best in 2008 Draft), 84-88 mph slider, decent changeup for a relief pitcher, shaky control
3.) Daniel Schlereth, LHP, Arizona, 6-1, 210
2008 Statistics: 2-0, 1.81 ERA, 34 GP, 54.2 IP, 30 H, 20 BB, 76 K, 1 SV
Scouting Report: 93-96 mph fastball, two-plane 85-87 mph slider that is unhittable, shaky control
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