CrimsonCowboy
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6'4", 200 at age 17. Big dude
2015 June Draft Results Thread
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NinersSBChamps
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In that case I don't know what happens.
dak
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Soroka info . . .
A long, athletic right-hander who stands 6'5", 210 lbs., Mike Soroka is the best Canadian pitching prospect in recent memory. With feel for pitching, a smooth, simple delivery and a promising pair of offspeed pitches, Soroka looks the part of a future major league starter. Hailing from Calgary, Soroka is part of a strong Canadian class that could see players selected on the first day of the draft- Soroka, outfielder Demi Orimoloye, and first baseman Josh Naylor.
Soroka's calling card is his live fastball which sits in the low 90s, but plays up immensely due to its movement. According to Baseball America, his fastball was registered between 2,300 and over 2,500 RPM by TrackMan, with both run and sink. The pitch tends to act a bit differently from a movement perspective when thrown to different spots in the zone, adding to its deception. His primary offspeed option is his changeup, which shows more consistency than his breaking ball at this point. the pitch gets good sink and Soroka shows a willingness to throw it in any count. His breaking ball is less consistent and can flatten out at times, but like his fastball it has a well-above average spin rate- being clocked as high as 3,000 RPM by TrackMan. At its best it can slice through the zone with two-plane break and late bite, but the shape needs to become more consistent for it to become a reliable swing and miss offering.
http://www.crawfishboxes.com/2015/5...-profile-mike-soroka-rhp-bishop-carroll-hs-ab
A long, athletic right-hander who stands 6'5", 210 lbs., Mike Soroka is the best Canadian pitching prospect in recent memory. With feel for pitching, a smooth, simple delivery and a promising pair of offspeed pitches, Soroka looks the part of a future major league starter. Hailing from Calgary, Soroka is part of a strong Canadian class that could see players selected on the first day of the draft- Soroka, outfielder Demi Orimoloye, and first baseman Josh Naylor.
Soroka's calling card is his live fastball which sits in the low 90s, but plays up immensely due to its movement. According to Baseball America, his fastball was registered between 2,300 and over 2,500 RPM by TrackMan, with both run and sink. The pitch tends to act a bit differently from a movement perspective when thrown to different spots in the zone, adding to its deception. His primary offspeed option is his changeup, which shows more consistency than his breaking ball at this point. the pitch gets good sink and Soroka shows a willingness to throw it in any count. His breaking ball is less consistent and can flatten out at times, but like his fastball it has a well-above average spin rate- being clocked as high as 3,000 RPM by TrackMan. At its best it can slice through the zone with two-plane break and late bite, but the shape needs to become more consistent for it to become a reliable swing and miss offering.
http://www.crawfishboxes.com/2015/5...-profile-mike-soroka-rhp-bishop-carroll-hs-ab
I agree that never taking a pitcher would be dumb
NinersSBChamps
<B>Voted Worst Poster <br> 2015 (Co-Winner)</BR>20
Gonna destroy some keg parties when he attends college in the fall.
CrimsonCowboy
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NinersSBChamps
<B>Voted Worst Poster <br> 2015 (Co-Winner)</BR>20
What about never taking a hitter?
jsebe10
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I think this was a bit of a reach here.
Oklahomabrave
Anytime Now Frankie...
These were my thoughts as well.
yeezus
It's OVER 5,000!
probably an under slot guy, yeah.
KB21
Where's My Cup of Coffee?
He caught some helium when he pitched for the Canadian National team against some extended spring training teams and in the Dominican recently where he was outstanding per Mayo.
Yeah, based on the mock drafts I've seen, this was a big reach, which hopefully means we're planning to get some overslot guys later. We knew the Braves had the chance to be creative in the draft. If taking Soroka here allows us to get Cameron at 41 and sign him, then I'm totally fine with what we've done so far.
But if we can't get Cameron, I'm going to really question it.
The good and bad thing about having so many picks and taking tougher signs. On a positive note you get a talented guy that will sign for less.
KB21
Where's My Cup of Coffee?
It will come. I'd rather not use high picks on average to below average power guys when we can get guys with above average raw power later in the draft.