2013 Draft Profile Austin Meadows

First Look Austin Meadows
OF/ 1B Grayson, Georgia
6' 3"     200 Lbs.
Bats: Left      Throws: Right
Committed to Clemson




When the draft rolls around this June, Austin Meadows will almost certainly be among the discussion to go 1-1. Meadows has legitimate five-tool potential and is an elite athlete. Already 6'3" and 200 Lbs., Meadows looks like a big-leaguer at just 17. Meadows is a burner on the base pads; his best 60 time was clocked as 6.31 seconds. At the plate, Meadows projects to hit for both power and average. He has lightning-quick hands, and a short stoke that enables him to generate excellent bat speed. While his swing seems easy and smooth, the ball really explodes off his bat. He has good range in center, but  his size he will probably limit him to a corner spot at the next level. This season he will battle fellow Georgia outfielder Clint Frazier, his practical neighbor, as the top prep player taken in the draft.

2013 MLB Draft Order

For the second time in as many years, Houston will have the first overall pick in the draft. The first ten picks are protected. The Pittsburgh Pirates will pick twice in the top 15. They will receive the #9 pick as compensation for failing to sign Stanford pitcher Mark Appel. The rest of the draft is as following:

1. Houston Astros
2. Chicago Cubs
3. Colorado Rockies
4. Minnesota Twins
5. Cleveland Indians
6. Miami Marlins
7. Boston Red Sox
8. Kansas City Royals
9. Pittsburgh Pirates 
10. Toronto Blue Jays
11. New York Mets
12. Seattle Mariners
13. San Diego Padres
14. Pittsburgh Pirates
15. Arizona Diamondbacks
16. Philadelphia Phillies
17. Milwaukee Brewers
18. Chicago White Sox
19. Los Angeles Dodgers
20. St. Louis Cardinals
21. Detroit Tigers
22. Los Angeles Angels
23. Tampa Bay Rays
24. Baltimore Orioles
25. Texas Rangers
26. Oakland Athletics
27. San Francisco Giants
28. Atlanta Braves
29. New York Yankees
30. Cincinnati Reds
31. Washington Nationals

2013 Draft Profile Kohl Stewart

First Look Kohl Stewart
RHP St. Pius X High School (Texas)
Bats: Right     Throws: Right
6' 3"      190 Lbs.
Committed to Texas A&M



Kohl Stewart is a tremendous two sport athlete who projects to be a top pick on both the diamond and on the gridiron. If he sticks with baseball he may have more upside than any other pitcher in this high school class. He is a big Texas kid with an even bigger arm. His heater sits in the low to mid 90's, but he can dial it up to 97 when he wants. His slider has a nasty break and sits between 84-87, if he learns to harness it it could be come a plus pitch. Stewart's command needs the most work of any area in his game. He is not necessarily wild, but he needs more polish and consistency. However, this should come easily if chooses to focus more on pitching full time. Stewart has a sky-high ceiling however he is somewhat a wild card in this draft. A team that takes a chance on him is taking a risk that he won't spurn them and play quarterback for the Aggies. If a team does manage to sway him to professional ball, the reward could be outstanding.

2013 Draft Profile: William Abreu

First Look William Abreu
OF  Mater Academy (Florida)
6' 3"   190 Lbs.
Bats: Left           Throws: Left
Committed to Miami





William Abreu: A polished high school bat with plus tools who patrols the outfield for Mater Academy. Wait a second? Haven't we heard this profile before. If you got a sense of Deja Vu, you might be thinking of Mater Academy alum Albert Almora. Almora was the sixth-overall pick last year when he was taken by Cubs. Similar, to Almora, Abreu possesses a rare plus-speed and plus-power combination. In addition, he is also committed to play for Miami just like his former teammate. However, Almora is likely the superior prospect because of his off-the-charts intangibles. Regardless, Abreu figures to follow in his footsteps as first round pick next spring.

Abreu has very quick hands and an easy wing. However, it can get a bit long at times and he may need to make adjustments at the next level. He has above average speed that has been clocked as low as 6.79 seconds. In the outfield he has sound footwork and a very accurate arm. He projects best as a left fielder. While no particular aspect of Abreu's game stands out, he has an extremely high floor for a high school player.

Ryne Stanek 2013 Draft Profile

First Look Ryne Stanek
RHP- Arkansas Razorbacks
6' 4"       190 Lbs.
Bats: Right     Throws: Right

Razorback Ace Ryne Stanek has a big-time arm and a dominant presence on the mound that could allow him to become the front runner for the top pick in next years draft. Stanek already possesses three major league-quality pitches. Stanek's heater sits in the mid 90's and tops out at 97. His slider is somewhat inconsistent, but when its on, it can be a knockout pitch. Stanek has also made huge strides in developing his change-up since he arrived on campus in 2010; with some work it could become a plus offering. Seattle nabbed Stanek in the third-round out of Blue Valley High in the 2010 draft. While he enjoyed tremendous success in high school, his mechanics were a major concern and he often had trouble repeating his delivery. Stanek appears to have worked through these issues, and has developed into the Friday Night-Starter for the Razorbacks. He was dominant for Arkansas last year, as he posted an 8-4 record with a sub 3.00 ERA. Look for him to battle Stanford right-hander Mark Appel as the first pitcher taken in the 2013 draft.

Colin Moran 2013 Draft Profile

First Look Colin Moran

3B North Carolina 

6' 3" 210 Lbs.

Bats: Left    Throws: Right

Moran is the best pure bat among the college ranks going into this season. He has an open stance and easy swing that allows him to really drive the ball. Perhaps Moran's most valuable asset is his eye at the plate. For an amateur player, he has outstanding pitch recognition skills to go along with an advanced approach at the dish. Moran arrived at Chapel Hill as a scrawny freshman who went undrafted out of high school. But Moran burst onto the scene in 2011 and won NCAA Freshman Honors to go along with a .335/.442./.540 slash line. While he succeeded in raising him average by 30 points, his sophomore campaign was largely considered a down year. His power numbers slipped from 9 homers to just 3, while he was also plagued by a broken hand that sidelined him for 20 games. In the field Moran is average at best. However, he will probably be given a shot to stay at third at the next level. If his power numbers climb and he manages to stay healthy, he will battle Austin Wilson and Kris Bryant as the first college hitter to be taken off the board in 2013. 

Reese McGuire 2013 Draft Profile

First Look Reese McGuire
Catcher Westwood High School, Washington
6' 1"   190 Lbs.
Bats: Left    Throws: Right
Committed to San Diego



Reese McGuire may be the best amongst a slew of talented young catchers in this draft class. Unlike many high school catchers, McGuire projects to stay behind by the plate and also possesses high offensive upside. He is an outstandingly athletic backstop, and his speed and agility give him the opportunity to become a plus defender at the next level. McGuire is especially adapt at smothering balls in the dirt and rarely lets anything get by him. Reese also has a pretty good offensive game. He shows an exceptional approach at the dish that is superior to most players at his age. He has solid bat speed and shows the potential to develop some power down the road. However, at this stage in his career, his invaluable defensive skills are what makes him a prospect of such high-caliber.