Thursday, June 9, 2011

Splash Hits: Osich, Tulowitzki, Blackmon

Scout.com: MLB Draft: Diamonds In The Rough
Joshua Osich shows up here. Even accounting for all the injury-risk worries, I still think Osich is an absolute steal coming as a sixth-round pick.

Baseball Prospectus | Future Shock: 10 Draft Guys We Rushed to Judge
(Subscription req'd). A refreshing reminder (in the wake of the Joe Panik first-round selection) that we shouldn't be too quick to judge. Tim Lincecum and Gary Brown both appear on this list.

Troy Tulowitzki: Fewer Strikeouts, Worse Hitter? - Beyond the Box Score
Is the improvement in Troy Tulowitzki's strikeout rate really for the better? Looking at his performance on fastballs, it may not be.

Prospect of the Day: Charlie Blackmon, OF, Colorado Rockies - Minor League Ball
One of several NL West prospects to be called up recently. Keep an eye on him, along with Anthony Rizzo, Dee Gordon, and Rubby De La Rosa.

2011 Draft: Who the Heck are these Guys? - McCovey Chronicles
Another run-down of various San Francisco Giants draft picks. I must say, I'm really not too high on the Ricky Oropesa selection...seems like a guy destined for first base needs better bat potential to be anything special.