10. Russell Branson-CF-Houston The 9th player taken in the Rule 5
was the lanky switch hitting CF’er. He only made 3 starts but was a solid
fielder and a decent bat off the bench when called upon. He may very well wind
up in AAA next season but his ability to steal might also be called on again.
9. Charlie Wooten-SP-Houston Another Houston pick
(24th Overall-3rd by Andyr104) Wooten was not very good,
but did provide 131 innings. Finishing with a 6-9 record and a 6.51 ERA. Best starts was in the final month when he
went 7 innings giving up 2 runs on 5 hits while striking out 5.
8. TitoHaniger-RP-Milwaukee Taken 12th
in the draft Haniger was a useable bullpen arm. He only pitched 28 innings but
kept his ERA to a 4.88 and WHIP of just 1.16. Most of his appearances lasted less then one
inning and I cant imagine that will change going forward due to a low
durability and stamina
7. Jacob Satou-SS-Sacramento #6 was a guy who
should have been a better fielder then his #’s show. 31 errors and 8 negative
plays. He projects to be a very good defensive player and with what looks like
a solid bat might end up being a good overall player. Hit 9 homers and stole 8
bases and should be good for 15/15 type seasons going forward.
6. Eugenio Pimentel-RF-Philadelphia At #4 clark
grabbed a solid Corner Outfield type. While he only hit 6 homers and stole 5
bases, it was in limited playing time (237 AB’s). Could very well be a 20 homer
guy in the future and with his solid arm he will become a good option in RF or
LF.
5. Al Terrero-SS-Philadelphia Back to back
Philly picks here, this one was #15. Al is a dynamic fielder who probably needs
a bit more polishing (8+ plays, but 25 errors in just over half a season). Only
hit .199 for the season with 7 homers. Probably best suited for a platoon role.
4. Elian Despaigne-RP-Pawtucket Taken right after Terrero at #16 Despaigne had an
effective season out of the bullpen for Pawtucket. 56 games and 56 innings
while sporting a 4.98 ERA and a 1.46 WHIP. I can see his career lasting awhile
as long as he doesn’t start asking for too much money.
3. Rudy Bigley-RF-Colorado Springs- svick smartly selected at #2 a very fun offensive
player. Bigley only hit 7 homers but stole 14 bases in just 307 AB’s while
playing a flawless RF making 2 plus plays and collecting 3 assists. Playing in Colorado for a few seasons it will
interesting to see if he can continue to grow his game.
2. Mookie Glover-SS-Det Mookie was the 1st
player selected and had the best offensive season of all the Short Stops
drafted. In just 257 AB’s he hit 9
homers with a solid 265AVG and a 743 OPS.
Not a great fielder he did only make 11 errors at SS in about half a
season.
1. Benji Roque-CLO-Pawtucket The 5th
player taken is the only one up for Rookie of the Year. He saved 23 games while
making 70 appearances and having a solid 3.65 ERA. While used mostly as a
closer he might be better suited as a multiple inning type relief pitcher.
