Jesse Flores Memorial Top Prospects
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By Dave Perkin
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| December 18, 2007 |
Here's a look at the top 10 players at this
year's Jesse Flores Memorial All-Star Game, as judged by Baseball America scout Dave Perkin in
consultation with other scouts in attendance. Rankings reflect the player's
ceiling and likelihood of reaching that ceiling, with some
consideration to performance at the event.
| 1. |
Isaac Galloway |
of |
Los Osos HS, Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. |
| 2. |
Aaron Hicks |
of |
Wilson HS, Long Beach, Calif. |
| 3. |
Kyle Skipworth |
c |
Patriot HS, Rubidoux, Calif. |
| 4. |
Cutter Dykstra |
2b/ss |
Westlake HS, Westlake Village, Calif. |
| 5. |
Ricky Oropesa |
rhp/1b |
Etiwanda, HS, Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. |
| 6. |
Clark Murphy Jr. |
1b |
Fallbrook (Calif.) HS |
| 7. |
Edgar Olmos |
lhp |
Birmingham HS, Van Nuys, Calif. |
| 8. |
Miles Reagan |
rhp |
El Capitan HS, Lakeside, Calif. |
| 9. |
Corey Levier |
1b |
Diamond Bar (Calif.) HS |
| 10. |
Jett Bandy |
c |
Thousand Oaks (Calif.) HS |
| 11. |
Chris Amezquita |
3b |
Servite HS, Anaheim |
| 12. |
Bryan Harr |
3b |
Grossmont HS, San Diego |
| 13. |
Matt McGill |
rhp |
Royal HS, Agoura, Calif. |
| 14. |
Adam Miller |
rhp |
Yucaipa (Calif.) HS |
| 15. |
Shawn Smith |
lhp |
Saugus HS, Santa Clarita, Calif. |
| Best Outfield Arm |
Anthony Gose |
of |
Bellflower (Calif.) HS |
| Best Infield Arm |
Ricky Oropesa |
1b/rhp |
Etiwanda, HS, Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. |
| Best Pure Hitter |
Kyle Skipworth |
c |
Patriot HS, Rubidoux, Calif. |
| Best Raw Power |
Ricky Oropesa |
1b/rhp |
Etiwanda, HS, Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. |
| Best Fastball |
Aaron Hicks |
of/rhp |
Wilson HS, Long Beach, Calif. |
| Best Breaking Ball |
Matt McGill |
rhp |
Royal HS, Agoura, Calif. |
| Closes To Majors |
Cutter Dykstra |
2b/ss |
Westlake HS, Westlake Village, Calif. |
Sleepers
1. Matt Cerda, ss/2b, (Oceanside HS): Fine defensive second baseman. Makes contact, sprays the ball all over the field. Very aggressive baserunner.
2. Corey Levier, 1b (Diamond Bar HS): Pro body, 6-3, 205, fit and strong. Emerging bat, attacks ball, battles pitchers and gets deep in counts.
3. Zach Collier, of (Chino Hills HS): Good size, athletic build, all around tools. Runs a 6.9, and is lefthanded all the way.
4. Sean Gilmartin, 1b/lhp (Crespi HS): Silky smooth, lefthanded hitter with picturesque swing. Corner OF or 1B speed at 7.15.
5. Cameron Garfield, c (Murrieta Valley HS): Catcher whose bat needs work, but reeled off a 1.88 POP time, Class of 2009.