The Rays took high school OF Drew Vettleson with their compensation round pick (#42 overall). Keith Law had Vettleson ranked #99 overall. Interestingly, Vettleson was also a switch-pitcher, and can hit 90 on the gun right-handed. However, he projects as a position player. Here is what ESPN.com has to say… [...]
The Rays took high school catcher Justin O’Connor with their second first-round pick (#31 overall). Interestingly, Keith Law had him ranked 31st overall. Here is what ESPN.com has to say… O’Conner came into his senior year as a top prospect because he was intriguing, but didn’t have a clear position [...]
The Rays took high school third baseman Josh Sale with the 17th overall pick of the first round. Keith Law had Sale ranked as the 7th best player available. An absolute monster physically, with hit and power tools, probably destined for the outfield; has to hit his way to the [...]
Just wanted to take a moment to let you know that Rays Index is on Twitter. Over 1,100 people are following us (and they said there weren’t 1,000 Rays fans) and here are a few of the things you can expect if you follow @RaysIndex… Real-time Webtopia. You know all those [...]
Tonight is the first and supplemental rounds of MLB’s Rule 4 Draft. Head over to Rays Prospects for an in depth preview. [Rays Prospects]
(alternate title: Why some think I am a douche) Last week, after receiving recommendations from several readers of this blog, ESPN.com reached out and asked us to join their new “Sweetspot Network.” After reviewing the offer, we decided it was not in the best interest of this blog to join [...]
From Prospect Junkies we get this scouting video of Jeremy Hellickson. Be sure to click over to read the full scouting report. [Prospect Junkies]
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The GBT – The Good, The Bad and The Telling sandwich, where The Bad is nice and lean and the The Telling is ripe. THE GOOD: John Jaso And The Leadoff Spot. Sure you want speed at the top of the order, but it is more important to have a [...]
