2008 Baseball Draft Preview: Scouting Hitter Justin Smoak
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2008 MLB Draft Preview: Scouting First Baseman Justin Smoak
Published 5/27/2008 at BBTF's Baseball Primer Newsblog
2008 MLB Draft Preview: Scouting First Baseman Justin Smoak Breaking down the swing of the draft’s top first base prospect: We see the initial hand load as Smoak shifts his weight forward. Notice as he is moving forward, the bat stays connected with his body indicating a relatively short swing. This also gives you an indication of how strong Smoak’s wrists are. We can also see Smoak firmly plant his front foot and then turn aggressively on that front leg. He lets his hips and hands rotate together as opposed to achieving extension, which is when the batter lets their hands ...
The Hardball Times:Breaking down the draft, Part 1
Published 6/11/2008 by Alex Eisenberg at THT Live
... More impressive than his power potential is the overall approach that Alonso takes to the plate. Alonso is extremely patient at the plate, waiting for just the right pitch to drive. Defense As a pro, Alonso will be limited to first base. His defense can't really be considered more than average, and although he makes the plays he can get to, his range is limited. No matter the position, Alonso's bat will have to carry him. Certainly, the Reds got a good player in Alonso, but I have Justin Smoak rated higher, and there are questions about what the Reds plan to do with Alonso ...
This is Gerrit Cole
Published 7/11/2008 by noreply@blogger.com (Jason) at It is about the money, stupid
... My initial thought on Cole was this: If Justin Smoak was the draft's best pick, Cole was a very close second. Cole profiles as a potential top-of-the-rotation starter, and to get a player of that sort with the 28th pick in the draft is a coup for the Yankees. ...
Hank strikes again, and other notes
Published 7/12/2008 by Ed Valentine at Bugs & Cranks
... My initial thought on Cole was this: If Justin Smoak was the draft’s best pick, Cole was a very close second. Cole profiles as a potential top-of-the-rotation starter, and to get a player of that sort with the 28th pick in the draft is a coup for the Yankees. ...