If you would like to see the game, it will be broadcast on NJCAA TV at 3:00 MST.  -LINK

More information on the NJCAA World Series can be found at the NJCAA website.  -LINK

• Coast 2 Coast Prospects is a new baseball prospect website and seems very promising.  Their first mock draft has been posted.  -LINK
• Jonathan Mayo projects Mark Appel to go first overall in his mock draft at MLB.com.  -LINK
• The Starting Nine prep player rankings have been posted at ESPNHS.  Byron Buxton remains on top.  -LINK
• Scouting video of Courtney Hawkins has been posted at Baseball Prospect Report.  -LINK
• Perfect Game held another draft chat yesterday.  Alot of ground was covered.  -LINK
• Chris Crawford, at MLB Draft Insider, held a draft chat yesterday.  As always, he did an excellent job.  -LINK
• Bleacher Nation looked at some of the draft’s top players, including Kyle Zimmer and Kevin Gausman.  -LINK
• Christian Walker is profiled at Garnet and Black Attack.  -LINK
• Padres Prospects posted reports on Carlos Correa, Gavin Cecchini, and Courtney Hawkins.  -LINK

• A new mock draft by Mike Rosenbaum, of Golden Sombrero, is posted at Bleacher Report. -LINK
• The latest mock draft at Bleacher Report projects Mark Appel to go first overall.  -LINK
• An update on Lucas Giolito’s rehab is posted at Baseball Prospect Report.  -LINK
• Deven Marrero is featured in an article at MLB.com.  -LINK
• Jonathan Mayo, at MLB.com, took a look at the middle infield crop for the 2012 MLB Draft, including Carlos Correa and Gavin Cecchini.  -LINK
• There was a Jim Callis chat at Baseball America today.  Lots of draft questions were covered.  -LINK
• Skye Bolt is featured in a post at ESPNHS today.  -LINK
• Through The Fence Baseball posted a Q&A with Bishop Gorman’s Joey Gallo.  -LINK
• Michael Roth is profiled at Garnet and Black Attack.  -LINK
• Matt Price is profiled at Garnet and Black Attack.  -LINK

Scouting Report:

Entering the season, Adrian Sampson was viewed as the top junior college pitcher in the nation.  While he has dropped down on that list, he has had a strong finish to the season.

Sampson’s fastball is 91-93, touching 95.  Movement on the pitch has improved as the season has progressed.  His curveball has also shown improvement since the season started.

Sampson had Tommy John surgery in 2009 and missed his senior season (2010).

Quotes:

Awards/Achievements:

• 2011 NWAACC All-Tournament Team
• 2011 West Coast Collegiate League All-Star
• 2011 1st Team All-West Coast League
• 2011 Named the #4 Prospect in the West Coast League by Perfect Game

Links:

• Bellevue College
• MLB Dirt
• Issaquah Press
• YouTube

Stats:

• Matt Garrioch, at Minor League Ball, mocked 40 rounds.  I give him a ton of credit, just the thought of working up all 40 rounds gives me a headache.  -LINK
• A new mock is posted at MLB Dirt.  This one has Byron Buxton pegged to go first overall.  -LINK
• Byron Buxton is featured in an article at Sports Illustrated.  -LINK
• John Sickels, at Minor League Ball, posted a Q&A with a midwestern scout.  Chris Stratton, Tyler Naquin, and Andrew Heaney are among the players covered.  -LINK
• According to Jonathan Mayo, college pitchers dominate the top of draft boards.  He gives some information on those at the top, including Kyle Zimmer and Marcus Stroman.  -LINK
• The top prospects for the number one pick are ranked at Bleacher Report, with Byron Buxton coming out on top.  -LINK
• The top power hitters in the 2012 draft class are ranked at Through The Fence Baseball, with Joey Gallo at number one.  -LINK
• Alex Bregman is profiled at MLB Draft Countdown.  -LINK
• Scouting video of Nick Williams is posted at Baseball Prospect Report.  -LINK
• Scouting video of Carlos Correa is posted at Baseball Prospect Report.  -LINK
• A Q&A with Stanford’s Mark Appel is posted at Baseball Prospect Report.  -LINK
• Some draft notes were posted at Baseball Prospect Nation.  Players mentioned include Zach Eflin and Corey Seager.  -LINK
• There were some draft related questions in the latest Ask BA.  -LINK
• Prep lefty Brett Lilek is featured in a post at MaxPreps.  -LINK

Scouting Report:

According to some scouts, Mitchell Gueller is the top prospect in the Northwest.  Gueller is a top two-way prospect, who profiles best on the mound.  Should he get to college, he will play both ways at Washington State.

Gueller has a smooth delivery.  His fastball is 92-94 and touches 96, with late life and run.  He maintains his velocity well.  His off speed stuff needs work, but should improve at the next level.

Gueller is also a legitimate prospect as a position player with good tools across the board.

Quotes:

Washington State head coach Donnie Marbut-  “In our opinion, Mitch is the best two-way threat in the Northwest. He has a chance to be an everyday outfielder as well as an everyday pitcher. I have no problem calling him the best athlete in this class or we have ever signed, but fellow recruit Austin Pernell might take offense to that. Mitch also has plans to help the Cougar football team in the fall.”

Awards/Achievements:

• 2012 3rd Team Rawlings All-American
• 2012 ESPNHS Preseason All-State
• 2011 Area Code Games

Links:

• YouTube-Home Run

Stats:

Scouting Report:

The more I see of Taylor Dugas, the more I like him.  Dugas’ tools don’t stand out, but his approach to the game and competitiveness are exceptional.

Dugas has a very good approach at the plate, with superior strike zone judgement.  He has a smooth line drive swing and more pop than you would expect given his size.

Even with average arm strength, Dugas is a plus defender in the outfield.  He gets good jumps and takes good routes, which combined with above average speed, allow him to cover plenty of ground.

Quotes:

Awards/Achievements:

• 2012 Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award Candidate
• 2012 2nd Team Perfect Game Preseason All-American
• 2011 Named the #2 Prospect in the Texas League by Perfect Game
• 2011 ABCA Gold Glove
• 2011 ABCA 1st Team All-South Region
• 2011 2nd Team All-SEC
• 2011 All-SEC Defensive Team
• 2011 SEC Academic Honor Roll
• 2011 Tallahassee Regional All-Tournament Team
• 2010 1st Team Baseball America All-American
• 2010 1st Team All-SEC
• 2010 SEC Academic Honor Roll
• 2009 NBCWA Freshman All-American
• 2009 SEC All-Freshman Team

Links:

• Alabama
• YouTube
• Brett’s Bama Blog

Stats:

Scouting Report:

Vanderbilt lefthander Sam Selman is a high ceiling lefthander who will provide great value after the bigger names have come off the board.

Selman’s fastball ranges from 89 to 94 and has good late movement.  He throws a plus slider (78-81) and also has a quality change.

Control has been the only thing holding Selman back.  He has shown some improvement, but more will be needed if he is to reach his ceiling at the next level.

Quotes:

Middle Tennesse Coach Steve Peterson-   “Selman pitched an outstanding game……just ate our middle of the order up.”

Awards/Achievements:

• 2011 Named the #2 Prospect in the Northwoods League by Perfect Game

Links:

• Vanderbilt

Stats:

• Chris Crawford posted his seventh mock draft at MLB Draft Insider, with Mark Appel projected to be chosen by Houston.  -LINK
• Mets Merized posted a mock draft with Byron Buxton going first overall and Courtney Hawkins being selected by the Mets.  -LINK
• MaxPreps looked at the top 10 candidates for their National Player of the Year Award, including Byron Buxton, Kyle Carter, and Wyatt Mathisen.  -LINK
• According to the Seattle Times, Mariners scouting director Tom McNamara likes the depth of this year’s draft.  -LINK
• Gavin Cecchini is featured in an article at ESPNHS.  -LINK
• Tanner Rahier worked out for the Mets recently.  -LINK
• Ty Moore is featured in an article at MaxPreps.  -LINK
• According to Jonathan Mayo, Max Fried looked strong in his start Thursday.  -LINK
• Addison Russell is profiled at River Avenue Blues.  -LINK