If a High School right handed pitcher gets selected with the first overall pick in 2006 it will be the first time in draft history this has happened, is that correct?
hrdball97
Posts: 2 | Location: Houston | Registered: June 12, 2005
yup that is correct, 2 HS LHp Brian Taylor and David Clyde went first overal , but no RHP's. Clyde went straight to HS to the majors and hurt his arm and ended up in alcohol rehab a few years later
seems like HS Shortstops and outfielders have the longest careers of the 1st overall picks
Posts: 1469 | Location: USA | Registered: January 22, 2004
I think you may be missing the point. Dibble is not implying that a HS player will be taken #1 overall, he is simply asking which HS player may be taken as the FIRST HS player in the draft. That may be the first pick of the first round it may be the 20th pick of the first round. I think of that bunch Tillman might have the best shot, solid present stuff and projectable to the moon, ala a young Jon Garland. I dont think those position players mentioned are in the category of an Upton or a Maybin. Real nice players they are, but I dont see the "wow" tools outta those guys.... I really like the Brewer kid though. I would throw Chris Parmalee in the mix too, serious juice from the left side. By the way, I bought some swampy marsh land in the south about 8 yrs ago, turns out they found an oil pipeline about 75 meters down on part of a 1/2 acre, I made my first million. How do you like that?
Posts: 5 | Location: Port Coquitlam | Registered: January 27, 2006
Thanks for clarifying poll. Didn't know he meant 1st HS player pick, thought he meant these selections were only HS picks he thought even qualified for 1st pick...Duh, guess I read to fast sometimes and need to read more carefully.
Shep Cares
Posts: 2444 | Location: USA | Registered: January 09, 2006
By the way, I bought some swampy marsh land in the south about 8 yrs ago, turns out they found an oil pipeline about 75 meters down on part of a 1/2 acre, I made my first million. How do you like that?
Like that a whole lot Bones!!!!!!
Thanks!! Shep
Posts: 2444 | Location: USA | Registered: January 09, 2006
I definitely agree w/Bones and would place Parmelee in the mix. My son played with him last summer and I saw him do a whole lot of good things besides hit on a very consitent basis. Great kid too.
"There are two kinds of people in this game: those who are humble and those who are about to be." Clint Hurdle
Posts: 1671 | Location: New Mexico | Registered: January 22, 2006
Colton Willems or Chris Marrero would be my pick at present time in reference to first HS player to be taken in amateur 2006 baseball draft. Still early though. These two candidates I have seen "several" times and it will be interesting to see how it plays out.
I do like OP's and others' pick too, Jordan Walden.
Just my opinion though and haven't actually seen some of the other candidates mentioned, so please no retaliations peace, Shep
Posts: 2444 | Location: USA | Registered: January 09, 2006
My son just played against Drabeck in the Minute Maid High School Classic. He has all of the skills that makes a player dangeous. I agree he should be at the top of the list. Pitching is above solid, hitting is solid and he playes a mean infield. He was a joy to watch.
peace, Shep
