2010 Draft: KLaw’s Mock Draft v2.0
ByKeith Law posted his second mock draft today, and has the Yankees taking California high school first baseman/leftfielder Christian Yelich. I usually cringe when I see a high school kid already relegated to first or left for obvious reasons, but apparently Yelich has the athleticism to play elsewhere and is being held back by a girly man arm. If he improves his arm through a pro throwing program and an improved motion, he’ll be able to handle centerfield. At the plate, he’s got a nice and smooth lefty swing that’s geared more towards high contact than power. Here’s the MLB.com scouting report with video.
Last time around he had the Yankees taking prep righty Tyrell Jenkins, though today he mentions that they remain interested in him, “as well as any high-ticket player who should fall to them for money reasons.”
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That is one fugly throwing motion right there, he just looks big and goofy
that is just a funky motion.
That arm motion…God, that’s just painful to watch. Like Moshe and Axisa, I’m of the school of thought that you take the high upside player (I still like the Brackman pick for crying out loud!) in the first round.
Yellich seems to have a solid hit tool, good frame and good speed but questions of power and no arm? Not sure I like that combination. They’d have to have a lot of faith that they could tinker with the throwing mechanics and have him add a lot of strength.
Even if it costs more, I’d rather go with a projectable arm with signability issues like Zach Lee (my personal favorite) or Tyrell Jenkins. I certainly wouldn’t turn down an Austin Wilson-type, either.
Absolutely a no on Yellich, Gyorko, LaMarre types.
Yeah, the throwing motion does look pretty booty. His stroke looks pretty sweet though, and it is always nice to add a left-handed bat to the system. I am shocked that someone hasn’t tried to adjust that throwing motion.
And, I agree that they should target someone with higher upside than Gyorko or LeMarre. Just when I was getting all excited about Tyrell Jenkins…
I’m am no batting coach, but there seems to be a lot of moving parts in that swing. And that throwing motion? Beyond booty.
You’re an imam? When did you convert?!
I keeeeed. You know I keeeed.
Batting stance with the wrap reminds me of Ben Grieve.
I want Tyrell Jenkins…though if the Baylor commitment (or another sport) is hard, what are the chances he falls a la Dellin Betances?
I like Tyrell Jenkins, too. He sounds like a decent risk from what I’ve read.
I mean, let’s face it, any high school pitcher in the late first round is a gamble so, what the heck …
Apparently his commit to Baylor is pretty strong, it’s one thing taking a risk on a guy who wants a lot of money and may bust…it’s another thing taking a risk on a player who wants a lot of money, may play another sport, AND has high bust potential in the first round.
I live in agoura hills CA. Yelich lives in westlake vilalge the next town over. he has committed to Miami but obviously that can change.
know a guy scout for the dbacks, says yelich best high school hitter in the draft.