I would be interested to hear everyone's list of top players at the MVP workout this weekend, by position. (C, P, INF, OF)
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My two cents:
Pitcher - I did not see all of them, but the most enjoyable to watch was Ely. I now know what "violent delivery" means. He really cranks it. I do, however, have to agree with JP on the accuracy issue.
Catcher - Rauiri O'Conner. Up quick and fired hard with accuracy.
IF - Ryan Petrulis. Quick hands. Got rid of the ball quick, and fired hard with accuracy. His ceiling is still pretty high. I think John is undershooting his height with 6'2" something... he looks taller. Going to get much bigger and stronger. Nice young man to observe. I would like to have seen him try the catcher spot...I think he could have topped that group as well.
OF-I liked Rob Russell. I could be biased because I know him. One of only a few that did not "Ring the Gong". Really fired the ball.
Pitcher - I did not see all of them, but the most enjoyable to watch was Ely. I now know what "violent delivery" means. He really cranks it. I do, however, have to agree with JP on the accuracy issue.
Catcher - Rauiri O'Conner. Up quick and fired hard with accuracy.
IF - Ryan Petrulis. Quick hands. Got rid of the ball quick, and fired hard with accuracy. His ceiling is still pretty high. I think John is undershooting his height with 6'2" something... he looks taller. Going to get much bigger and stronger. Nice young man to observe. I would like to have seen him try the catcher spot...I think he could have topped that group as well.
OF-I liked Rob Russell. I could be biased because I know him. One of only a few that did not "Ring the Gong". Really fired the ball.
Brian Porter topped out at 83-84, but no one else had that kind of Uncle Charlie. As a junior he is going to dominate as far as ERA's are concerned. Not to mention he threw 86 consistently and topped at 88 at Stanford last summer. The problem for porter is that he will be forced to catch early and unfortunately often next year. Pitching and catching don't mix but for the good of the team he'll have to.
Lucky13
I've seen Rob Russell play and I really like his arm, I was actully curios with his arm do you think he'll do any pitching this spring?
I've seen Rob Russell play and I really like his arm, I was actully curios with his arm do you think he'll do any pitching this spring?
GBS12
He pitched some in the past, but I do not think he will this spring. Need his arm in the OF and his bat in the lineup.
He pitched some in the past, but I do not think he will this spring. Need his arm in the OF and his bat in the lineup.
Full Package Sports has released a story on the MVP Workout. For those who are interested, here is the link
http://www.fullpackagesports.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=83
http://www.fullpackagesports.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=83
Matt Jernsted of Oswego High school lefty 18 strike outs against Top Tier in LOmbard Tourney with the Illinois Express flat out awsome didn't loose a game all summer against the best all 17and 18u teams from 6 differnt states he faced when he was on the hill.
Hey, I just thought I would let you guys know that FPA has just attached a video to the article. The video can be seen at this link:
http://www.fullpackagesports.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Downloads&file=index&req=getit&lid=9
http://www.fullpackagesports.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Downloads&file=index&req=getit&lid=9
great video. never been to MVP but looks like a pretty nice place.