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Anyways...i guess i won't stop posting here but i'll talk about someone else. BA did a write up on one of Hurls boys _____ GREENVILLE, N.C.--A handful of decision-makers and at least a dozen scouts were in attendance for Saturday's East Carolina-Missouri State matchup this weekend, presumably to get a few early looks at Missouri State shortstop Jeremy Eierman. Eierman is one of the top college bats available for this year's draft class, but was off to a slow start to begin the season, hitting just .125/.182/.225 with 10 strikeouts and just two walks. Because of that, he was one of the players falling in our first draft tracker of the season, and fell from No. 17 to No. 27 on our most recently updated top 300 draft prospects list. Over the weekend, Eierman did some things to ease that fall, including hitting his first home run of the season in his final at-bat against ECU and going 4-for-11 with three walks and two strikeouts across all three games in Greenville (against Pepperdine and St. Joseph's in addition to the Pirates). That performance improved his season line to .206/.341/.353 for the season, and while those numbers are far from electrifying, it's a big step in the right direction for Eierman at this point, particularly with the evaluators who were watching his every plate appearance Saturday night. In the video above, you can get a look at batting practice from Eierman from last summer, as well as infield reps from the top-ranked college shortstop from this game and several live at-bats, including his first home run of the year--a no-doubt shot to left field. Defensively, Eierman didn't have many opportunities at shortstop in this game, but did show off an arm that appeared plus, receiving a cut off throw from left field and making a strong, accurate throw to first base to double up a runner who had advanced on a hit-and-run. Eierman was a decent distance into the left field, behind second base when he caught the relay, and his throw to the bag was online and strong. He also swallowed up a ground ball up the middle that took a moderately challenging short hop near second base, making an easy and routine flip to second base. At the plate, Eierman sets up with an extremely wide stance and has almost no leg kick in his load, instead shifting his weight back and barely lifting his front foot off the ground as he readies for contact. As he shifts his weight, his hands drop from around helmet height to just below his back shoulder, and he has a level to slightly uppercut bat path with a high and short two-handed finish. While there's some head movement as Eierman loads and strides to the ball, he's generally fairly steady and follows the ball to contact well. There's some stiffness to the swing and a wide lower half might contribute to that, but he regularly looked balanced throughout his swing, with the exception of a few pitches on the outer half of the plate where he got into trouble lunging or falling over the dish in his follow through. Eierman's bat speed is significantly more impressive in-game than in batting practice and he has obvious strength that allows for plus power. While Eierman will never be a significant stolen base threat, he showed solid instincts on the bases Saturday after singling to left field by advancing to second on a throw to the plate. He went 2-for-3 in stolen base attempts this weekend and is now 4-for-5 on the season. Read more at https://www.baseballamerica.com/draft/2018-draft-notebook-jeremy-eierman-goes-deep-greenville/#peJ1QLemlhtTPdYx.99

If that's the only issue I can spell out his whole name but I'm pretty sure it's not because we use nick names for dooodz all the time. I only talk about Travis a lot because he's projected to be selected around when the Jays pick and he's like the most Shapiro type of guy. College bat with a very high floor.

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South Alabama looks to end a 4 game losing streak against Alabama St who's been playing some good ball coming into this game. Game is streamed for free through --> JagNationTV.com 7.30pm. You can get a live look at future Bluejays T-Swag. SWAGGERTY LEADS SBC Center fielder Travis Swaggerty leads the Sun Belt Conference in walks (21) and on-base percentage (.587), ranks second in the league in slugging percentage (.767), and tied for third in home runs (3).

Not terrible. I would lose my poop if we took Conine over TSwiggle though.

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You OTC buddy boy.

Jim. I would like you to visit the Tampa Bay Rays message board and look at the top thread in that forum. Let me know what you find.

Lol

His name is similar to Jarrett Pooper.

Really? There's a clear cut #1 guy IMO

Abom Jim Boxy Clocks start at 9am tomorrow?

T-Swag this weekend 1-2, 3 BB 0 K 3-3, 1 BB 0 K 1-2, 3BB 0 K 5-7, 7BB and 0 K over the 3 game series vs Texas Tech. Dayum.

The game is on TV?

This is the pending 3way. (Will not be official till post draft) Curious to ppls thoughts: Abom - Matz J4L19 - Wacha, #22, Kevin Newman Jim - #17, Folty, Jesus Sanchez Abom gives up Folty + 22 and get's Matz JFL19 gives up 17, Jesus Sanchez, Matz and get's Wacha, #22 and Newman Jim gives up Wacha and get's #17, Folty and Sanchez

GLENDALE, Ariz.--Spring training games are in full swing as the Cactus League opened last week. As the major leaguers work to get in shape, one of Arizona's top high school players looked in mid-season form. Mountain Ridge High (Glendale, Ariz.) lefthander Matthew Liberatore lived up to his billing on Wednesday in front of nearly 150 scouts, cross-checkers, scouting directors and front office personnel. Liberatore is one of two highly touted prospects (along with infielder Nolan Gorman) in Phoenix that will be heavily scouted this spring. The 6-foot-5 lefty was impressive from the first pitch to the last. His loose arm, easy three-quarter delivery and smooth mechanics drew comparisons ranging from Cole Hamels to Steve Avery. His first pitch clocked in at 92 mph. He generally sat at 92-93 and touched 95 on a few pitches early in the game. As the outing wore on into the middle innings, he settled in at 90-91 as he continued to cruise through the opposing lineup. His competitiveness ramped up in the 7th inning after the opposition managed to get a runner to third base who then successfully stole home. After some chirping from the opposing bench, he reached back for 94 and 95 mph before dropping a 73 mph curveball for a strikeout to end the game. Liberatore showed good depth on his 73-74 mph 12-to-6 curveball. He flashed an 84 mph changeup, but his fastball and breaking ball were so dominant that he barely used it. He has a real good frame and still some projection to his already plus fastball. One NL scout noted, "His fastball when down really has plus run and sink to it. I also liked that if he flies open or rushes a little he has the ability to correct it the next pitch." An AL scout was impressed with "his easy delivery, ability to repeat, ability to reach back and get a little extra when he needed it. Pretty impressive performance." ADVERTISING The lefthander pitched seven innings, giving up just three hits, one earned run with one walk and 14 strikeouts to earn the complete game win while throwing around 90 pitches. In addition, he hit a batter and picked off a baserunner. Head coach Artie Cox said after the game that he's impressed with "his competitiveness, his preparation, the time he puts in to get ready to pitch. He has a great work ethic and is a leader not just by example but by keeping guys up in the dugout, keeping players in the game." "We stressed that it's just another game when you're between the lines," Cox said, referencing the 100+ scouts and personnel in the stands. "We had a scrimmage last week with probably 45-50 scouts there so that helped from a preparation standpoint. Once he threw the first pitch for a strike, I felt like he was going to be OK. "As good as he was today, he's been even better. There have been times where his curveball has been sharper and he's been able to throw it in any count for a strike. He's a pretty special player." The amateur draft is still three months away but one thing is for sure, scouts will pack the stands when Liberatore makes his starts this spring. Therron Brockish has more than 20 years of experience as a college coach and as an amateur scout. He served as an assistant coach at Wayne State, Ball State and Arizona Christian and as head coach at Iowa Western CC, and he worked for six years as an area scout with the Philadelphia Phillies, signing big leaguers Jason Donald, Tuffy Gosewisch and Lou Marson during that time. Read more at https://www.baseballamerica.com/draft/elite-draft-prospect-liberatore-impresses-early-season-outing/#AAXdx3jYrZBO9vcF.99

CC Sabathia could be yours!

Who are you feeling in this draft so far?

Believe it or not this was behind a paywall. ___ Teoscar Hernandez Leads Up-And-Coming Outfielders Blue Jays Organization Report March 02, 2018 By Shi Davidi The Blue Jays suddenly find themselves with an enviable stockpile of outfielders at the upper levels, and as the spring progresses they must figure out how to get each one of them sufficient playing time this season. Barring a big league need, Teoscar Hernandez, Anthony Alford and Dalton Pompey appear to be 1-2-3 on the organization's depth chart and positioned to get the bulk of the work at Triple-A Buffalo. But Dwight Smith Jr. debuted in the big leagues last year and shouldn't be overlooked, speedy Roemon Fields was Buffalo's team MVP in 2017 and Jonathan Davis has put himself on the Blue Jays’ radar. The Bisons, obviously, can't accommodate them all, so unless someone gets injured or the Blue Jays make a move, Double-A New Hampshire will be needed to resolve the logjam. “If we're 100 percent healthy, our challenge is also somewhat complicated by (catching prospects) Reese McGuire and Danny Jansen and how we're using DH at-bats (at Buffalo)," general manager Ross Atkins said. “All those guys need to play on a regular basis, and as long as we have regular playing time, they're all worthy of being in Triple-A. “The likelihood is we'll have to use Double-A, as well, if we're completely healthy." Hernandez, the principal return from the Astros last July for Francisco Liriano, impressed during a September stint with the Blue Jays in which he hit eight home runs in 26 games. But he also struck out 38 percent of the time. “Plate discipline is the key hitting challenge," Atkins said. “He's looked great early on." For now, Hernandez has the jump on both Alford, whose big league debut last year was truncated by a broken hamate bone, and Pompey, who missed nearly the entire year with a concussion and knee troubles. #Anthony Alford #Dalton Pompey #Organization R Read more at https://www.baseballamerica.com/minors/teoscar-hernandez-leads-coming-outfielders/#yxv6SFSkcQ1Ddm3S.99

BA updated their rankings. They did the top 300, but I won't post all 300 names unless someone wants me too. T-Swag shooting up the board. ____ 1. RHP Brady Singer | R-R | 6-5 | 180 | Florida | Blue Jays ’15 (2) 2. LHP Shane McClanahan | L-L | 6-1 | 173 | South Florida | Mets ’15 (26) 3. LHP Matthew Liberatore | L-L | 6-5 | 200 | Mountain Ridge HS, Riverdale, Ariz. | Arizona 4. RHP Ethan Hankins | R-R | 6-6 | 215 | Forsyth Central HS, Cumming, Ga. | Vanderbilt 5. SS Brice Turang | L-R | 6-1 | 165 | Santiago HS, Corona, Calif. | Louisiana State 6. 3B Nolan Gorman | L-R | 6-1 | 210 | Sandra Day O’Connor HS, Phoenix | Arizona 7. LHP Ryan Rolison | R-L | 6-2 | 195 | Mississippi | Padres ’16 (37) 8. RHP Casey Mize | R-R | 6-3 | 208 | Auburn | Never Drafted 9. SS/2B Nick Madrigal | R-R | 5-7 | 160 | Oregon State | Indians ’15 (17) 10. OF Travis Swaggerty | L-L | 5-11 | 180 | South Alabama | Never Drafted 11. RHP Jackson Kowar | R-R | 6-4 | 170 | Florida | Tigers ’15 (40) 12. RHP/C Mason Denaburg | R-R | 6-3 | 190 | Merritt Island (Fla.) HS | Florida 13. OF Jarred Kelenic | L-L | 6-1 | 196 | Waukesha (Wisc.) West HS | Louisville 14. RHP Carter Stewart | R-R | 6-6 | 200 | Eau Gallie HS, Melbourne, Fla. | Mississippi State 15. RHP Kumar Rocker | R-R | 6-4 | 240 | North Oconee HS, Bogart, Ga. | Vanderbilt 16. RHP Logan Gilbert | R-R | 6-5 | 195 | Stetson | Never Drafted 17. LHP Ryan Weathers | R-L | 6-2 | 210 | Loretto (Tenn.) HS | Vanderbilt 18. SS Nander De Sedas | B-R | 6-1 | 190 | Montverde (Fla.) Academy | Florida Stata 19. C Joey Bart | R-R | 6-3 | 220 | Georgia Tech | Rays ’15 (27) 20. OF Tristan Pompey | B-R | 6-4 | 200 | Kentucky | Twins ’15 (31) 21. OF/1B Greyson Jenista | L-R | 6-4 | 240 | Wichita State | Never Drafted 22. RHP Tristan Beck | R-R | 6-4 | 165 | Stanford | Yankees ’17 (29) 23. 3B Alec Bohm | R-R | 6-5 | 240 | Wichita State | Never Drafted 24. OF Griffin Conine | L-R | 6-1 | 195 | Duke | Marlins ’15 (31) 25. C Will Banfield | R-R | 6-0 | 200 | Brookwood HS, Snellville, Ga. | Vanderbilt 26. RHP Sean Hjelle | R-R | 6-11 | 215 | Kentucky | Never Drafted 27. SS Jeremy Eierman | R-R | 6-0 | 195 | Missouri State | Never Drafted 28. 1B/3B Triston Casas | L-R | 6-4 | 238 | American Heritage School, Plantation, Fla. | Miami 29. OF Steele Walker | L-L | 5-11 | 190 | Oklahoma | Never Drafted 30. RHP Mike Vasil | L-R | 6-4 | 210 | Boston College HS | Virginia Read more at https://www.baseballamerica.com/draft/2018-top-300-mlb-draft-prospects/#5U6gHiFdcbbrTL5B.99

Thanks BTS. Setting my lineup and inputting Rizzo in my 2nd slot was the highlight of my night

High school sports are a lot bigger of a deal in the USA than here. Seems reasonable to me.

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