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Posted by Michael Seff on Thursday, April 12, 2012,
Pacific Palisades brothers Tyler and Scott Heineman have been competitive as long as their parents can remember. But last week at UCLA's Jackie Robinson Stadium, that competition reached new, Division I heights.
Playing against each other in a meaningful baseball game for the first time in their lives, Tyler was catcher for UCLA and Scott played third base for the University of Oregon.
It was a rare yet welcome sight for father Steve, a veteran lieutenant for the Santa Monica Police Department,... Continue reading ...
Posted by Michael Seff on Tuesday, May 3, 2011,
Gerald Seff, a lifelong Orioles fan, examines the downfall of the Baltimore Orioles after decades of prominence, and how the team can return to its glorious roots in the upcoming MLB Draft. The Once-Proud Baltimore Orioles
Franchise
By Gerald Seff
If this reporter had a dollar for
every time he read “the once proud Baltimore Orioles franchise”,
he could almost buy the team. For years that intolerable phrase has
haunted the Orioles. This article seeks to provide some answers to
the q... Continue reading ...
Posted by Michael Seff on Thursday, April 14, 2011,
It's generally known that it isn't fair
to judge a draft class for at least three seasons, so examining the
2007 haul seems appropriate now. The first round was one of the less
impressive ones in recent years, with the most notable disappointment
being first overall pick JaMarcus Russell, now completely out of
football. Here is a graded analysis of that particular Draft:
*-Denotes Pro Bowl selection
No. Player Team Pos. School
1 JaMarcus Russell Oakland Raiders QB LSU
Analysis: ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Michael Seff on Friday, April 8, 2011,
As the 2011 Minor League Baseball season gets underway, here is a look at the first round of last year's Draft class and where they currently are playing. Courtesy of MLB.com. WHERE
THEY'RE AT
A list of the 2010
first-round Draft picks and what level they're starting at this
season.
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Player's
name
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Org
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Starting
point
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Bryce
Harper, OF
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WAS
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Hagerstown
(A)
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... Continue reading ...
Posted by Michael Seff on Tuesday, March 29, 2011,
DraftAmerica talks with Broken Arrow
High School baseball coach Shannon Dobson about budding two-sport
star Archie Bradley. The youngster has committed to play baseball at
Oklahoma University in addition to quarterback for the football team.
Dobson dishes on what fans can expect from Bradley, the grind of him
playing two sports, and what he needs to do to continue his ascent as
a pitcher.
DA: With Archie committing to play two
sports, does it go without saying that you are biased on what yo... Continue reading ...
Posted by Michael Seff on Tuesday, August 17, 2010,
In :
Interview
University
of Miami baseball coach Jim Morris recently spoke with DA about his
former star catcher Yasmani Grandal. The switch-hitting backstop was
drafted 12th
overall by the Cincinnati Reds in this year's MLB Draft.
DA:
What was it like to coach a player as talented as Yasmani?
JM:
When I first saw him play, I remember saying this guy's outstanding,
and he'll probably never go to college because he's too good. Because
he could really catch and throw, and when I saw him he really hit
we... Continue reading ...
Posted by Michael Seff on Tuesday, August 10, 2010,
The 2005 NFL
Draft didn't have the sizzle that others in recent memory have. The
top 10 picks have only produced three Pro Bowlers, and none of those
players own superstar status. In fact, it was the later rounds that
produced some of the more notable names. There were even five
undrafted players that went on to appear in Pro Bowls. Needless to
say, 2005 wasn't exactly the year of the scout. A look back now at
the first round and grades on how those players and teams have fared
in the five ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Michael Seff on Monday, July 26, 2010,
In :
Interview
DraftAmerica recently spoke with Bishop
Blanchet HS coach George Monica about No. 17 overall pick Josh Sale, the outfielder
taken by the Tampa Bay Rays.
DA: What's it been like to coach Josh
and see him grow in front of your eyes like that?
GM: He was a starter for us starting
with his freshman year, so we got him for four years and he's got
about every school hitting record, both career and single season –
or pretty darn close anyway. He worked very very hard, [and] it was
tremendous ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Michael Seff on Monday, July 19, 2010,
It's been more than four years since
the 2006 MLB Draft took place, but the names that checkered it are as
fresh as ever. One of the beauties of looking back several years is
that by now, we have a pretty good indication of how those teams and
players have fared. So without further ado, it's time to break down
one of the stronger first rounds in recent memories, complete with
player analysis and a grade on how they have fared thus far in their
journey.
Pick, Player, Team, Pos., Schoo... Continue reading ...
Posted by GREG PAPPAS on Monday, June 7, 2010,
In :
News
**It is all but assured that Bryce Harper will be taken #1 overall by the Nats. **Rumors swirl back and forth on who Pittsburgh takes with the 2nd pick, but nearly everyone agrees it will be either Taillon or Machado. Whomever Pittsburgh does not take, the Orioles -at #3- will. **Florida prep right-hander Luke Jackson, Georgia prep outfielders Jake Skole and Delino DeShields, Jr, Pennsylvania prep lefty Jesse Biddle, Michigan outfielder Ryan LaMarre, Indiana prep catcher Justin O'Connor, and Ca... Continue reading ...
Posted by GREG PAPPAS on Sunday, May 30, 2010,
In :
Opinion Piece
Every year there are many talented prospects that get a bit lost in the shuffle, but are still prospects I believe can be potential outstanding players at the ML level. These are a few players that are -in my view- underrated... #72 > Garin Cecchini, 3B, Barbe HS (LA)... Injury took a toll on his season, and the LSU commitment may worry some, but Cecchini has a great deal of upside with a quick bat and strong build. Could be a real steal after round one. #78 > Tony Wolters, SS, Rancho Buena Vis... Continue reading ...
Posted by GREG PAPPAS on Friday, May 21, 2010,
In :
Opinion Piece
Hi all, it's been awhile, and I wanted to share my personal favorite players for the coming 2010 MLB Draft on June7-9. The following list is based upon my experience in deciphering the various scouting reports on the best players, and discerning who will be -again, in my view- the very best players available. 1. Bryce Harper... No brainer. Will be a perennial all-star no matter what position he plays. 2. Jameson Taillon... Has everything you want in a future ace starter. Should be an outstanding... Continue reading ...
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