For Bigs and the other 5 Rays fans

[Cannon Shell]

Tampa Bay Rays

Draft Philosophy: Figure out who the best player available is at No. 1 and take him, and follow the same approach from there, not focusing on hitter or pitcher, college or high school players.

First Pick: Tim Beckham, SS, Griffin HS (GA)
How High He Could Have Gone: Certainly no higher than this, as that would be impossible.
Path To The Big Leagues: As a high school player, it’s likely a three-year journey at the very least.
Rest of the First Day:
2. Kyle Lobstein, LHP, Coconino HS (AZ): First-round talent entering the year, Lobstein disappointed this spring but still fell further than expected; he's a smooth, projectable lefty who still wants to get paid.
3. Jacob Jefferies, C, UC Davis: One of the top college catchers who wasn’t a first-round talent, Jeffries will hit for average, but he doesn’t offer much power and his defense is only so-so.
4. Ty Morrison, OF, Tigard HS (OR): A bit of a project, but also a great athlete with a ton of upside; has big possibilities if he can tap into his power potential.
5. Mike Sheridan, 1B, William & Mary: Fantastic numbers in college, offering the rare combination of power and contact skills, but some question his ability to translate the power with wood bats, and the bat is his only real tool.
6. Shane Dyer, RHP, South Mountain CC (AZ): Decent fastball and plus curve, Tampa Bay hopes he can hit his ceiling as a back-of-the-rotation starter.

Best Second-Day Selections:
7. Jason Corder, OF, Long Beach State: Big-time power masked by giant home park; will have problems hitting for average.
17. Jeremy Beckham, 2B, Georgia Southern: Tim’s older brother has speed and good approach, but almost no power.
39. Andrew Gans, OF, Coronado HS (NV): Not a huge prospect, but his father had a minor league career and is now a big-money entertainer at The Mirage in Las Vegas.

[declansharbor]

Beckham's arm looks hella strong...

Cannon, Got anything on the Phils??

[Bigsmc]

All 6 of us thank you CS.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by declansharbor

Beckham's arm looks hella strong...

Cannon, Got anything on the Phils??

not yet