With the draft coming up next week on June 7, talk is turning from the Royals dismal 2007 season to the possibilities of adding new talent to the farm system. This particular draft doesn't seem to be rich in talent at the college level, but many teams have their sights set on high school players. That of course, makes this draft even more challenging than it normally is.
David Price, a left-handed starter from Vanderbilt, seems to be one of the few college starters worth taking early in the first round. Tampa Bay has the first pick and they'll probably take Price. The Royals are up second and the Kansas City Star has listed several players that the Royals may be interested in. Over the next week or so leading up to the draft, I'll find out as much as I can about these guys and fill you in on my research.
According to Bob Dutton, here are two of the players (both in high school) that the Royals are considering:
Rick Porcello / RHP / High School (West Orange, NJ)
- 6' 5" 195 pounds
- Fastball tops out at 96 mph--both his two-seamer and four-seamer have good movement
- Throws a curve in the low 70's
- Throws a slider approximately 80 mph
- He's developing his change up (80 mph)
- Control has been an issue
- Has a smooth, easy delivery
- Read more about him here and here
Josh Vitters / 3B / High School (Cypress, CA)
- 6' 3" 195 pounds
- Considered one of the "most polished high school hitters in the draft class"
- A simple approach at the plate with outstanding bat speed
- Hit for power and average at the high school level
- A below average runner
- Below average defensively with limited range but has a great arm
- Read more about him here and here
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