Amateur Draft Recap

#1 - Bryan Lindsey (2B - Jackson): Your number one overall pick in the first amateur draft is a speedy 2B, with a great eye and bat at the plate. His health and his glove are concerns, but he could easily be moved to OF, where he could thrive. Tremendous potential.

#2 - Raymond Sheffield (P - Boston): 18-year-old, right-handed pitcher out of Illinois.

#3 - Donald Miyakazi (CF - Honolulu): 21-year-old, left-handed pitcher from Oklahoma. Should feel right at home in Hawaii.

#4 - Damaso Ramirez (P - Pittsburgh): High-school pitcher who projects out to a potential all-star caliber guy. Outstanding control and splits, his only potential downsides are his health and his reliance on his top pitch. Although, that one pitch is pretty darn good.

#5 - Hank Scott (2B - New York): Outstanding health and a huge bat, Scott has all of the intangibles that make an all-star. Might not have the glove and arm for a second basemen, but he could very easily be moved to OF and not miss a beat.

#6 - Rollie Nelson (P - Salem): 19-year-old pitcher out of community college, Nelson has the potential to be a shutdown closer. Great accuracy, with outstanding splits, he has a rocket for an arm and the health and durability to throw everyday. He's several years away from being ready for the ML, but watch out for this guy.

#7 - Piper Hughes (2B - Cleveland): Besides having one of the coolest names in this year's draft, Hughes projects out to a great player, although like the other 2B's so far, it's debatable as to whether or not he can fit into that position. Possessing a great eye and ability to make contact with the ball, along with an outstanding ability to bunt, Hughes could be a fantastic lead-off batter for the Spiders.

#8 - Napoleon Page (RF - Portland): A good all-around player, Page might get moved to LF before he makes his way to the big leagues. His batting skills are solid all the way around, with his health and durability being the only concern.

#9 - Alex Relaford (CF - San Diego): How did this guy slip to the ninth spot in the draft? A great bat and a fantastic glove for an OF, Relaford will be a great one someday. His range in CF might become an issue, but a move to RF would put him in line for many gold gloves.

#10 - Al Seguignol (P - Tucson): Potentially great control and splits, Seguignol bypassed the rookie league and jumped straight to LoA ball. His durability could be a concern, but being part of a 5-man rotation would correct that issue. The franchise will just have to keep a close eye on his pitch count during his outings, as he will not be a pitcher who can quickly bounce back after a long day.

#11 - Gary Graham (2B - Colorado): 21-year-old from Missouri University...that's all I've got.

#12 - Oswaldo Jose (RF - New Orleans): Has great "stuff" when it comes to the intangibles that will allow him to play everyday, Jose also has a good enough bat that he will hit more than a few bombs, and drive in a few RBI's. Might need to be moved to LF, but only time will tell if he can fit into that RF position. NO is so excited about their rookie, he has already been assigned to the HiA squad.

#13 - Darryl Everett (SS - Fresno): The first shortstop taken in the draft, Everett is great defensively, with a fantastic arm and tremendous accuracy. As if that's not enough, he has a huge bat and will hit more than his fair share of home-runs over time.

#14 - Mark Wallace (P - Cincinnati): A solid, all-around pitcher, Wallace will not "wow" anybody, but he will be consistently good from his first day until he retires. Above average numbers in every pitching category, but nothing amazing in any category, Wallace might be the only player from the top 15 who will still be in the league 10 seasons from now.

#15 - Ernie Ward (P - Norfolk): Only real downside is how short his outings will be as a starter. Good enough "stuff" that he can be a solid starter, but will never make it past the 6th or 7th inning. Career CG: zero

#16 - Dennis Shin (P - San Antonio): Number 15? Really? Did nobody else see this young man, other than San Antonio? He projects out to a solid SP in the majors, and San Antonio has a big grin on its collective face right now.

#17 - Louis Stevenson (2B - Honolulu): With their second pick in the top 20, the Rainbow Warriors select a 2B that I know nothing about. He must be good though, he's from the Shenendoah Valley of VA.

#18 - Kent Ross (SS - Pawtucket): Does not have the range or glove to be an effective SS, Ross might need to be moved to the OF. Solid splits and power at the plate, along with good enough health to never find himself on the DL, Ross should be a contributor to the ML squad someday.

#20 - Alex Frye (RF - Charleston): 18-year-old from Wyoming...I wasn't aware they played sports in Wyoming.

#21 - Elston Stein (P - Philadelphia): Great stamina and control, his splits are the only real concern. Another player who has skipped the rookie league, Stein is currently assigned to the HiA level.

#22 - Jay Lanier (LF - Trenton): An everyday guy with a solid bat and decent speed, the only downside to Lanier is that he has to live in Trenton. Poor bastard.

#23 - Harry DeLeon (2B - Chicago): Another guy who has no business playing second base, DeLeon will probably find himself in LF/RF. A big bat, along with tremendous durability and health, DeLeon will be a solid ML-er.

#24 - Fred Roberts (2B - Omaha): The first real 2B of the draft when it comes to range and glove, his arm strength and accuracy might be an eventual concern. His ability at the plate will keep him in the lineup though, as he is a tremendous bunter and contact hitter, along with his great speed. Definitely has the ability to be a solid lead-off hitter and a serviceable 2B.

#25 - Esteban Guerrero (LF - Boston): Another case of "how did this guy slip so far?" Solid batting skills all the way across the board, and a good enough glove to play LF, Guerrero's only potential downside is his ability to stay healthy. A good pickup by the T-Bags.

Remainder of the first round to come later.