Most Intriguing Draft Picks Day 2
ByThe best pick of the day was probably 5th round pick Damien Manifico. And it is not because of his amazing name it is because of his outstanding arm.
SCOUTING PROFILE: Along with having one of the coolest names in the 2009 draft, Magnifico has one of the best fastballs in the state of Texas, with his heater topping out in the 94-95 mph area this spring. Magnifico has a very loose, quick arm out front, and creates his velocity with a minimum of effort. He also commands his fastball unusually well. Magnficio is primarily a one-weapon pitcher at the moment as a hand wrap in back affects his ability to repeat his release point with his curveball, and he tends to slow down his arm speed to get the pitch over the plate. Magnifico has gone 3-4, 1.70 with 63 strikeouts in 45 innings this spring.-DAVID RAWNSLEY
Reports read that he maybe a difficult sign because he is seeking a 7 figure bonus. If the Mets can get this kid signed that’s a great pick for the fifth round.
Another interesting arm was taken 10 rounds later in the 15th round when the Mets selected the Mets selected right handed pitcher Casey Schmidt. Schmidt was an All-American as a freshman, but after injuring his arm and transfering schools he has yet to pitch in a college game since 2007. A poster in the NYFS Forums who claims to have spoken to him tonight says that Schmidt said if he has a good cape cod debut he will sign otherwise the odds are he will return to college.
10th round pick Nick Santomauro should be a hard sign as the Mets will have to buy him out of his senior year at Dartmouth. Yes, he is an Ivy leaguer and a damn good ball player. Seems to be a 4 maybe 5 tool player whose bat and defense will play in a big league lineup.
Dartmouth outfielder Nick Santomauro was the Ivy League player of the year, batting .377/.456/.630 with eight homers and 37 RBIs to lead the Big Green to regionals for the first time since 1987. He’s just a junior, and it’s hard to imagine any club buying him out of his senior year at Dartmouth, but he figures to be a quality senior sign in 2010. Santumauro has a lean, loose frame with some “buggy-whip” in his swing. He has some power, but it’s all to the pull side. Ivy coaches praise him for being a tough out who seldom strikes out. He’s a decent corner outfielder with a solid arm.”
Other picks I liked: 4th round Darrell Ceciliani, 6th round David Buchanan, 9th round pick catcher Jeff Glenn, 16th round pick Jeff Greene, 22nd round pick Zach Von Tersch, 25th round pick Josh Dunn, and the last two picks 29th round pick ZeErika Hall and 30th round pick Jordan Harrison.
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