Draft, Day 2.

by Jjjsixsix on Jun 8, 2007 11:00 AM PDT

so we all know about the first round picks, if not... go back to the main page...

now about the rest of them...
(6) 210. - Scott Hodsdon, Azusa Pacific, RHP, Sr.
(7) 240. - Lance Sewell, SDSU, LHP, Jr.
(8) 270. - Daniel Schlereth, Arizona, LHP, Jr.
(9) 300. - Eric Berger, Arizona, LHP, So.
(10) 330. - Daniel Hamblin, Arkansas, 1B, Sr. (we picked him last year...)
(11) 360. - Michael Richard, Prarie View A&M, SS, Sr.
(12) 390. - Gary Brown, Diamond Bar (CA) HS, CF
(13) 420. - Justin Friend, Oklahoma State, RHP, Jr.
(14) 450. - Jordan Smith, Texas Tech, C, Jr.
(15) 480. - Brad Hertzler, Maine, LHP, Jr.
(16) 510. - Brett Lysander, Sonoma State, RHP, Jr.
(17) 540. - Stephen Hunt, Jesuit HS (Tampa, FL), LHP
(18) 570. - Matt Ray, Middle Tennessee State, SS, Sr.
(19) 600. - Michael Napoleon, Iowa, C, Jr.
(20) 630. - Daniel Wentzell, George Fox Univ, RF, Sr.
(21) 660. - Stephen Portlier, Oklahoma, RHP, So.
(22) 690. - Aaron Jenkins, Northern Iowa, LHP, Jr.
(23) 720. - James Pruitt, U Montevallo, OF, Sr.
(24) 750. - Raymond Rodriguez, PR BB Academy, RF
(25) 780. - Jareck West, Delta State, CF, Jr.

I'm done... if someone want's to fill the next about 15 picks, go ahead... ~~the A's probably won't go 50 picks again.~~ (and I'm wrong... figures, considering how many college juniors the A's took.)

By the way, HollywoodOz has done an awesome job nabbing info on everyone at NFTN.

If you want to dig up more info on this, go ahead. I don't have time like in past years, so I'll just throw this up here...

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by Zonis on Jun 8, 2007 11:16 AM PDT reply actions

Daniel Wentzell

RF George Fox U.

by Zonis on Jun 8, 2007 11:17 AM PDT reply actions

Raiders fans don't like the 8th round pick, we

can't root for the kid of a Bronco.

by theblackpearl on Jun 8, 2007 11:35 AM PDT reply actions

now we have a friend at espn

maybe they'll actually mention the a's.

A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on Jun 8, 2007 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions

oooh, awesome--love Mark Schlereth!

If he's anything like his dad, he was born to be an A. He'll hit his 17th surgery before he gets to Sacramento!

"Don't be an ass!" --Bill King

by batgirl on Jun 8, 2007 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions

LOL!

Yep. Warm and fuzzy... that's me.

by grover on Jun 10, 2007 2:00 AM PDT up reply actions

so will this be known as the

relievers with a bulldog mentality draft?

A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on Jun 8, 2007 11:51 AM PDT reply actions

No.

It will be known as the junior college draft.

I think we might see some money spent this time around, because Billy looks to be ignoring the seniors.

The Kendall Shift: 6 infielders and 2 catchers.

by Ozzz on Jun 8, 2007 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions

Rather, 'college junior'...

..not 'juco'.

The Kendall Shift: 6 infielders and 2 catchers.

by Ozzz on Jun 8, 2007 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions

Hamblin

as a SR at Arkansas

232 AB --33 BB -- 64 G

22 HR -- 59 R --13 2B -- 60 RBI -- 143 TB

.276% BA .616 OB%

Defense
521 chances, 466 PO, 50 assists, 5 errors, .990 fielding

Hit .328% and slugged .765% in 30 conference games.

by apilgrim on Jun 8, 2007 11:53 AM PDT reply actions

African American watch. As an African American

I thought it would be fun to see how many if any the A's picked. So far from pictures, and descriptions, I can only see one possible. Michael Richard from Prairie View. I hope that MLB can somehow increase the visibilty for African Americans, so I can show my kids that it isn't futile to strive for the pros.

by theblackpearl on Jun 8, 2007 11:53 AM PDT reply actions

as a side note

Dave Winfield said that if the current rate of growth for African-American players in MLB continues, the last one is currently 12 years old.

by apilgrim on Jun 8, 2007 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions

Michael Richard is African American?

Color me surprised.

The game represents... the checkered journey of life. - Milton Bradley

by mikeA on Jun 8, 2007 12:00 PM PDT up reply actions

Have you ever been to Prairie View? He had

better be.

by theblackpearl on Jun 8, 2007 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions

I don't see a white boy

I see a damn fool!

A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on Jun 8, 2007 12:07 PM PDT up reply actions

What does MLB's visability have

to do with striving for the pros? Did you notice who the overall number 1 pick was? Striving for the pros will be rewarded if they are talented enough to make it. If not, it doesn't matter how visable MLB is.
People can bash Joe Morgan all they want about his announcing, but he's as much, or more, to try and keep baseball a viable option in the inner cities.

by IndianaAsfan on Jun 8, 2007 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions

Gary Brown

wow, we drafted the fastest player in the draft? kinda surprsing, but he sounds like an interesting one to keep track of.

That's what grown men do, This ain't my first rodeo. ...

by OAKobsession on Jun 8, 2007 3:18 PM PDT reply actions

Not to shamelessly pimp my blog or anything...

..but I've been digging up the info on draftees for the last two days at NFTN, with pics and stats and links and quotes.

Just so people know.

The Kendall Shift: 6 infielders and 2 catchers.

by Ozzz on Jun 8, 2007 3:22 PM PDT reply actions

Yeah we know, we know

Pimpin' ain't easy

by theblackpearl on Jun 8, 2007 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions

...when you've gotta make the money for the rent.

The Kendall Shift: 6 infielders and 2 catchers.

by Ozzz on Jun 8, 2007 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions

I know...

I've been checking it on and off the last couple days :P

by Zonis on Jun 8, 2007 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions

eh, i had you in mind

but i was really doing a nice dirty little rundown, with no info at all.

sorry about forgetting. i'll add you to the top now. =/

"The hard... is what makes it great."

by Jjjsixsix on Jun 8, 2007 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions

i've been reading it

good job putting together all that info.

A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on Jun 8, 2007 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions

Our new utility infielder from UNC, Has banged

out 3 doubles today

by theblackpearl on Jun 8, 2007 6:16 PM PDT reply actions

hmm, maybe he's not so bad after all

A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on Jun 8, 2007 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions

Kubota

plans on keeping him at SS. For now, he's not a utility infielder as Eric thinks he can make it as a SS.

by IndianaAsfan on Jun 8, 2007 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions

Tarheels are tied 6-6 in the bottom of the7th

bases loaded 2 outs, we may see UNC closer tonight as well. The game is on ESPN

by theblackpearl on Jun 8, 2007 6:29 PM PDT reply actions

Longmire

Just wanted to add some more on Nick Longmire-this guy was an absolute stud at the SD high school level, and his stats are comparable to #32 pick Noonan.

Heres the qoute on Noonan: the stats are very similar.
"Regardless of whether Noonan can stay at short or has to move to second because of his arm, his bat will definitely play at the next level. With good instincts and approach, he's got the chance to be an intriguing table-setter come draft time.
Enhanced Scouting Report"

Longmire was like 1-4th in many offensive categories, Noonan was a few ahead of him in everything but stolen bases (I think Noonan had 45 to Longmire's 23)

If we can sign him, this is a tremendous upside pick.

by apilgrim on Jun 8, 2007 10:01 PM PDT reply actions