Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Day 2 Draft Recap: Pirates Like Pitchers

Day 2 of the MLB Draft is over, and the Pirates have taken a ton of pitchers. The two position players they took in rounds 2 and 3, however, are expected to be power hitters when they are ready for the majors, something which the organization has been lacking in talent. The pitchers they have taken appear to be tall, projectable bodies for the most part. Here's a rundown of the draft picks from Day 2.

61. Josh Bell, OF (Jesuit College Prep, TX)
     6'4, 195 lbs, S/R
91. Alex Dickerson, 1B (Indiana)
     6'3", 235 lbs, L/L
122. Colton Brewer, RHP (Canton HS, TX)
     6'4", 200 lbs, R/R
152. Tyler Glasnow, RHP (Hart HS, CA)
     6'7", 200 lbs, L/R
182. Daniel Gamache, 3B (Auburn)
     5'11", 195 lbs, L/R
212. Jake Burnette, RHP (Buford HS, GA)
     6'4", 177 lbs, R/R
242. Jason Creasy, RHP (Clayton HS, NC)
     6'4", ??? lbs, R/R
272. Clay Holmes, RHP (Slocomb HS, AL)
     6'5", 230 lbs, R/R
302. Taylor Lewis, CF (Maine)
     6'1", 205 lbs, L/L
332. Jo-El Bennett-Lowe, CF (Houston Academy, AL)
     6'2",180 lbs, R/R
362. Candon Miles, CF (South Grand Prairie HS, TX)
     5'10", ??? lbs, L/R
392. Brandon Platts, RHP (Mason City HS, IA)
     6'4", 210 lbs, R/R
422. Jordan Dunatov, OF (Horizon HS, AZ)
     6'5", 200 lbs, R/R
452. Kody Watts, RHP (Skyview HS, WA)
     6'3", 185 lbs, R/R
482. Eric Skoglund, LHP (Sarasota HS, FL)
     6'6", 180 lbs, L/L
512. Aaron Brown, RF (Chatsworth HS, CA)
     6'2", ??? lbs, L/L
542. Josh Poytress, LHP (Fresno State)
     6'2", 185 lbs, R/L
572. Mike Nunez, RHP (Salmen HS, LA)
     6'4", 185 lbs, R/R
602. Trea Turner, SS (Park Vista Community HS, FL)
     6'2", 160 lbs, R/R
632. Alex Fuselier, CF (Louisiana Lafayette)
     6'0", 185 lbs, L/L
662. Michael Jefferson, LHP (Louisiana Tech)
     6'5", 190 lbs, L/L
692. Jordan Cooper, RHP (Kentucky)
     6'3", 215 lbs, S/R
722. Brian Sharp, SS (California Baptist)
     6'0", 195 lbs, R/R
752. Josh Martin, RHP (Samford)
     6'4", 205 lbs, R/R
782. Nicholas Flair, SS (Belle Chasse HS, LA)
     6'3", 180 lbs, R/R
812. Ryan Hornback, C (San Jacinto College North)
     6'1", 180 lbs, R/R
842. Jeffrey Zajac, LHP (Walker Valley HS, TN)
     6'4", 210 lbs, L/L
872. Kirk Singer, SS (Cal State Long Beach)
     6'2", 170 lbs, R/R
902. Matthew Benedict, RHP (Western Carolina)
     6'5", 200 lbs, R/R

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