2013 Draft Profile Kris Bryant

First Look Kris Bryant
1B          San Diego
6' 5"    215 Lbs.
Bats Right   Throws  Right


Kris Bryant was an elite prospect coming out of high school, however scouts questioned his defense and many clubs were frightened by his strong commitment to San Diego. Teams bypassed on Bryant until the 18th round when the Blue Jays took a flier on him. Bryant chose to take his talents to the collegiate level where he has since anchored the Torero's lineup. In his sophomore campaign, he hit .366 and connected for 14 home runs. Bryant is an offensive juggernaut; he can hit for power, contact, and he can draw a walk. However his best tool is his power, which would rate as a 70 on the scouting scale. Bryant will wait for his pitch and then hit it a mile. His wrists are very quick and he generates excellent bat speed. He projects as a middle of the order hitter in pro ball. He currently plays 1B, however if a team sought to get more value out of him he might be able to make transition to third. There is no guarantee that he would be able to remain at the hot corner as he continues to fill out. Regardless, with the pop in Bryant's bat, he should hear his name called early in the first round.

Oscar Mercado 2013 Draft Profile

First Look Oscar Mercado
SS Gaither, Florida
6' 2"    175 Lbs.
Bats:Right    Throws: Right
Committed to Florida State

Mercado frequently draws comparisons to both Francisco Lindor and Alcides Escobar. With his slick fielding,  pus athleticism, and offensive projection he could easily live up to that bill. Mercado is one of the few shortstops in this class who has the ability to stick there. He glides across the diamond and has a strong arm to go along with excellent footwork. Speed is also an asset of Mercado's, and he has posted 60 times as low at 6.61 seconds. He is no slouch with the bat either. He has an easy swing but he can push line drives to all parts of the field. He makes good contact and should drive the ball more as he fills out. However, you are buying defense first here. Even if his bat doesn't fully develop, his defensive game should enable him to be an everyday regular.

2013 Draft Profile Austin Wilson

First Look Austin Wilson
OF- Stanford
6'5"     250 Lbs
Bats: Right    Throws: Right



Austin Wilson is simply a beast. At 250 Lbs. he a monstrous athlete with upside that can make scouts drool. Wilson was a first-round talent out of Harvard Westlake HS in the 2009 draft, but he slipped to the 9th round because of sign-ability issues. Wilson wound up on campus the following season and has been a key contributor to Stanford baseball since his arrival. His sophomore campaign was good, but not spectacular, as he posted a .285/.389/.493 slash line. He also connected for 10 homers in just over 200 at bats. However, if he is ever able to tap into his raw power, which is at least a 70 on the 20-80 scale, expect him to hit a lot more than that. Wilson projects best in right field. He possesses a rocket for an arm, that also grades out as a plus-plus tool. While Wilson does not have blazing speed, he is quick for his size and moves well once he is under way. At this point, his greatest challenge will be to learn how to be a hitter oppose to just an athlete. At the dish, he needs to improve his plate discipline and cut down on his strikeout rate. Wilson could make a run at being  a top 5 pick this June.

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.