Poor Joe Jimenez, cursed with the "future closer of the Tigers" label :pity:Quote:
Originally Posted by ahoda
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Poor Joe Jimenez, cursed with the "future closer of the Tigers" label :pity:Quote:
Originally Posted by ahoda
tigers pick matt manning. 6'6" RHP. Any mlb draft guys know much about him?? was it a good pick? I did see we passed on Groome he went to boston 12th overall.
Via mlb.comQuote:
The son of former NBA player Rich Manning, this 6-foot-6 right-hander was delayed in the start of his senior season because of his own high school basketball exploits. He was rushing up Draft boards as the spring progressed.
A premium athlete, Manning uses every inch of his frame to his advantage on the mound. Though he started late because his basketball team made a deep postseason run, Manning was nonetheless up to 96-97 mph with his fastball in early outings. He combines that with hard, power curve that has very good bit to it. His changeup will be his third pitch, but he's shown some feel for it and it should be a viable option in the future.
Manning's size, athleticism, stuff and projectability had decision-makers rushing in to see him in Northern California. The Loyola Marymount commit has risen to close to the top of the high school pitching list and could very well hear his name called in the first round.
When it said "son of former NBA player..." I was 100% expecting Danny Manning lol
Me too.Quote:
Originally Posted by GuySir
lol
He sounds like a stud. I wonder where he slots in MLB prospect rankings.
Seems they addressed the pitching position early
First round: 9. Matt Manning, RHP, Sheldon HS, Sacramento, Calif.
Fourth round: 115. Kyle Funkhouser, RHP, University of Louisville, Louisville, Ky.
Fifth round: 145. Mark Ecker, RHP, Texas A&M, College Station Texas
Sixth round: 175. Bryan Garcia, RHP, University of Miami, Miami, Fla.
Seventh round: 206. Austin Sodders, LHP, UC Riverside, Riverside, Calif.
Eighth round: 235. Jacob Robson, CF, Mississippi State, Starkville, Miss.
Ninth round: 265. Daniel Pinero, SS, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va.
10th round: 295. Sam Machonis, RF, Florida Southern, Lakeland, Fla.
Anyone got a word on how many of these guys can realistically make the MLB?
I'd be surprised if Kyle Funkhouser doesn't make it. With that name alone he should be given a chance. I'm sure he can throw some funky stuff. Think he can bring the funk? Can he take me to funky town?Quote:
Originally Posted by lizardking13
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Day drinking a bit?Quote:
Originally Posted by tigers.6
Apparently, in all seriousness, Funkhouser is nearly mlb ready from what I read. Went 35th overall last year to the Dodgers but didn't sign. Got off to a rough start this season at Louisville but came on strong late. Seems like a pretty nice pick for a 4th rounder.
And 8th rounder Jacob Robson from my area, Windsor, Ontario. Nice to see.
I'm a Windsorite too. Moved North six years ago. Didn't know he was a local. Very nice.Quote:
Originally Posted by One Nut Kruk
Our top 30 has been updated at MLB.com
http://m.mlb.com/prospects/2016?list=det
Manning could be something special down the road if he stays healthy
Via Tony Paul of the DetnewsQuote:
#Tigers relief prospect Joe Jimenez moving from Erie to Toledo. Should be in Detroit within a week or two.