Horns Drafted/Signed

Discussion in 'Baseball' started by Hornmatic, Jun 9, 2011.

  1. Hornmatic

    Hornmatic 100+ Posts

    Both current and committed prospects, Seniors are bolded. I know some threads already contain some of this information but thought it might be helpful to have it consolidated in one place. We can also update it as folks actually sign with their teams.Deadline for MLB teams to sign non-seniors is August 15.
    P-Dylan Bundy (1st)
    P-Taylor Jungmann (1st)
    C-Blake Swihart (1st)
    OF-Josh Bell (2nd)
    P-Sam Stafford (2nd) Updated-Signed with the New York Yankees
    SS-Brandon Loy (5th)
    P-Cole Green (9th)
    Updated-Signed with the Cincinnati Reds
    P-Connor Sedzeck (11th)
    3B-Matt Dean (13th)
    P-Dillon Peters (20th)
    P-Andrew McKirahan (21st) Updated-Signed with the Chicago Cubs
    1B-Tant Shepherd (24th)
    Updated-Signed with the NY Mets
    P-John Curtiss (30th)
    P-Ricky Jacquez (39th)
    P-Austin Dicharry (41st)
    P-Stayton Thomas (43rd)
    Updated-Signed with the Tampa Bay Rays
    C-Kevin Lusson (45th)
     
  2. Hornmatic

    Hornmatic 100+ Posts

    Good article on Ricky Jacquez. Really glad this guy is 5-9

    The Link

    Highlights below, click on link for full article.

    The Franklin senior, who will receive his high school diploma this evening at the Don Haskins Center, is considered a top-flight prospect in the 2011 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. And while Jacquez didn't go in Monday's first round, he's almost a sure bet to be selected Tuesday.

    "Pound for pound, he probably has one of the best arms in this year's draft," Baseball America Executive Editor Jim Callis said. "A 5-foot-9, 160-pound righty who can throw 92-94 mph and reach 97 is a pretty rare specimen. Ricky's special." Baseball America, which ranks Jacquez as the 190th best prospect in this year's draft, is one of the lowest rankings on Jacquez.

    Several scouts and websites put Jacquez in the top 100 prospects based purely on talent. ESPN's Keith Law ranks Jacquez No. 93 while MLBbonusbaby. com lists Jacquez at No. 95.

    Law, who used to work in the Toronto Blue Jays front office, writes that Jacquez has a great fastball and an above average hammer curve. He adds that if Jacquez grew a few inches and played against better competition, he would be a first-round draft pick.

    Jacquez has already committed to The University of Texas and openly admits that it will take swaying and a good price to forgo the college opportunity.

    "I remember in fifth grade when I saw the Longhorns win the College World Series," he said. "I wanted to be a part of something like that. When I took my visit, I fell in love with the team. The facilities are great and it's a chance for me to improve and get on the national stage."

    That could scare some teams off. General managers and front office personnel don't want to waste a high pick on a player that won't sign. They want to reap the benefits.

    And while teams often will pay lucrative signing bonuses to ensure a great talent chooses the pros over college, Callis points out, "it's going to be hard for a scout to insist high six figures or $1 million to keep a player who's 5-9 in shoes. There's a reason you don't see a lot of short pitchers in the Major Leagues."

    Callis compares Jacquez to 5-9 Tom Gordon, an undersized, athletic reliever who could throw gas and possessed a hard curveball to keep hitters off balance. "He's got the same build and similar attributes," Callis said. "I'm not saying he will be a Tom Gordon - that would be a heck of an achievement - but that's who Ricky's skill set reminds me of."

    Law and Callis also point out that not signing could be a good move for Jacquez. If he goes out and dominates the Big 12, he could move himself into the first-round discussion in 2013 and a much bigger payday.

    "He has almost all the tools," Callis agreed. "But with his height, there are questions about durability and withstanding the pressure of a long season. If he goes out in college and proves he can play, then he can be even more sought after. That's a big if, though."

    And from Baseball America:
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  3. kjgirl

    kjgirl 500+ Posts

    Thanks for compiling it all. Now the signing game begins
     
  4. Hornmatic

    Hornmatic 100+ Posts

    According to Baseball America Stayton Thomas has signed with the Tampa Bay Rays. Congrats to Stayton.
    The Link

    I remember him getting lots of action as a freshman on what was probably our worst staff in recent memory (2008), but he was a bright spot leading the team in appearances. Didn’t get many innings in 09 but developed into a nice set up man in 2010. Had a look at the closer role this year, but Knebel took that job in Hawaii. But he remained a guy that wherever or whenever you needed some quality innings was always there to give it to you.
     
  5. Hornmatic

    Hornmatic 100+ Posts

    According to Kirk Bohls Sam Stafford and Cole Green have signed. Congrats!


     
  6. Hook 'Em Danno

    Hook 'Em Danno 1,000+ Posts

  7. Hornmatic

    Hornmatic 100+ Posts

    Baseball America is showing Tant as having signed with the Mets. Congrats to Tant.
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  8. Orangeblood

    Orangeblood 1,000+ Posts

    Thanks Hornmatic!!

    I, for one, really appreciate this thread.
     
  9. cochamps

    cochamps 2,500+ Posts

    likewise. thx for the updates.
     
  10. Thorp

    Thorp 500+ Posts

    Thanks for the updates!!
     
  11. Hornmatic

    Hornmatic 100+ Posts

    According to Baseball America Andrew McKirahan has signed with the Cubs. Andrew was a great situational lefty out of the bullpen for us and I’m bummed to lose him. Never too surprised when a kid goes pro but I was hoping he would stay for his senior year and try to improve his draft position. But even if he did jump up a few rounds there are no guarantees his signing bonus would have increased.

    Nonetheless, congrats and best of luck to Andrew. The Link
     
  12. dbfootball

    dbfootball 250+ Posts

    Andrew is already out in Arizona playing ball-Think he left 10 days ago.

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  13. Hornmatic

    Hornmatic 100+ Posts

    Inside Texas has reported Conner Sadzeck has signed with the Rangers. Would have loved to seen the 6'5 righty solidify our rotation, but best of luck to him. And it looks like I've reached my limit on editing the original post, so I'll keep the updated list with each new post.

    I also saw Augie Garrido tweet that 6 signees were enrolled in summer school but didn't mention which ones. Bohls has reported Bell was one of them.

    P-Dylan Bundy (1st)
    P-Taylor Jungmann (1st)
    C-Blake Swihart (1st)
    OF-Josh Bell (2nd)
    P-Sam Stafford (2nd) Updated-Signed with the New York Yankees
    SS-Brandon Loy (5th)
    P-Cole Green (9th) Updated-Signed with the Cincinnati Reds
    P-Connor Sedzeck (11th) Updated-Signed with Texas Rangers
    3B-Matt Dean (13th)
    P-Dillon Peters (20th)
    P-Andrew McKirahan (21st) Updated-Signed with the Chicago Cubs
    1B-Tant Shepherd (24th) Updated-Signed with the NY Mets
    P-John Curtiss (30th)
    P-Ricky Jacquez (39th)
    P-Austin Dicharry (41st)
    P-Stayton Thomas (43rd) Updated-Signed with the Tampa Bay Rays
    C-Kevin Lusson (45th)
     
  14. LonghornsWin

    LonghornsWin 500+ Posts

    If bell is in school, does that mean he is definitely in or could he still sign?
     
  15. Hornmatic

    Hornmatic 100+ Posts

    August 15th is the deadline, so he could sign anytime until then. I'd imagaine many of these will come down to the wire. If we can get two out of Swihart, Bell, and Dean, I'd consider it a big win.

    It's going to be a tough two weeks. Jacquez, Peters, and Curtiss also worry me.
     
  16. PitchingGuru

    PitchingGuru 100+ Posts

    The Tigers signed fifth round pick Brandon Loy to a deal with a $212K bonus, according to Jim Callis of Baseball America (via Twitter). The slot recommendation was $146.7K.
     
  17. Hornmatic

    Hornmatic 100+ Posts

    Congrats to Brandon. The updated list...

    P-Dylan Bundy (1st)
    P-Taylor Jungmann (1st)
    C-Blake Swihart (1st)
    OF-Josh Bell (2nd)
    P-Sam Stafford (2nd) Updated-Signed with the New York Yankees
    SS-Brandon Loy (5th) Updated-Signed with Detroit Tigers
    P-Cole Green (9th) Updated-Signed with the Cincinnati Reds
    P-Connor Sedzeck (11th) Updated-Signed with Texas Rangers
    3B-Matt Dean (13th)
    P-Dillon Peters (20th)
    P-Andrew McKirahan (21st) Updated-Signed with the Chicago Cubs
    1B-Tant Shepherd (24th) Updated-Signed with the NY Mets
    P-John Curtiss (30th)
    P-Ricky Jacquez (39th)
    P-Austin Dicharry (41st)
    P-Stayton Thomas (43rd) Updated-Signed with the Tampa Bay Rays
    C-Kevin Lusson (45th)
     
  18. dbfootball

    dbfootball 250+ Posts

    Sam Stafford has not sign with the Yankees.

    Might want to make that correction.
     
  19. Hornmatic

    Hornmatic 100+ Posts

    Yeah, he hasn't signed yet despite what Bohls reported. Perhaps he has "agreed to terms". Regardless, I don't expect him back so I won't make that correction just yet. If he decides to return to school I will be happily wrong.
     
  20. Orangeblood

    Orangeblood 1,000+ Posts

    Well, today's tha day.

    Hopefully, we'll soon see how this is shaking out and who wants to play in Austin this year.
     
  21. kjgirl

    kjgirl 500+ Posts

    Does anybody know what time they have to sign by? Midnight EST?
     
  22. H-D Rider

    H-D Rider 1,000+ Posts

    Time to update... not so good news and we'll see if there's more signings to follow!

    3b Matt Dean - Signs with Toronto for $750,000

    linky....
     
  23. s102r18

    s102r18 250+ Posts

  24. Dewbrewer

    Dewbrewer 500+ Posts

    Supposedly Josh Bell signed with the Pirates for $5M. Dang. He was drafted in the 2nd round. SI's Jon Heyman is reporting it on twitter:

    LINK
     
  25. H-D Rider

    H-D Rider 1,000+ Posts

    Check that link again, doesn't work... $5 Mil is top 7-10 pick money... good for him if he got it!
     
  26. the Saint

    the Saint 500+ Posts

  27. Hornmatic

    Hornmatic 100+ Posts

    Bundy-Signed (6million)
    Jungmann-Signed (2.5 million)
    Swihart Signed (2.5million)
    Bell Signed (5 million)
    Another notable signing was Matt Purke (4million)

    Looks like Jacquez will make it to campus.
     
  28. Endust

    Endust 500+ Posts

    I'm glad I squandered minutes of my life reading "Bell is going to UT" ****.

    bunch of ******** posturing by Boras.
     
  29. H-D Rider

    H-D Rider 1,000+ Posts

    In passing, the Royals inked Bubba Starling.... no details were announced!
     
  30. Hook 'Em Danno

    Hook 'Em Danno 1,000+ Posts


     

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