Good for you Hard-On. We played HS ball together at Klein Collins... Kid could slug - not much of a pitcher when I played with him. (though he was 2 years younger than me so obviously he improved)
Astros County reports that the Astros have signed Justin Gill as an undrafted free agent. He was a teammate of Kyle Hallock's at Kent State.
Some of this(all of this?) may have been posted already. blackdiamondd0 brandon meredith First meeting with the Astros last night went well... I should be getting a deal done early next week then off to the Tri City Valley Cats.. CampbellChron Steve Campbell Astros have signed RHP Nick Tropiano (5th round), CF Andrew Muren (22), 1B Chase Davidson (41), RHP Blake Ford (44), OF Chris Epps (45). That leaves Astros w/7 draftees signed. Scouting dir. Bobby Heck also announced signing of U of Arizona C Jacob as undrafted free agent. Clarification from sloppy typing: Astros scouting director Bobby Heck signed U of Arizona C Jacob Meskin as a non-drafted free agent.
Buddy Lamothe is "determined to pitch again" http://www.ultimatepasadena.com/sto...-determined-to-pitch-again-san-jac-coach-says
Next wave: 5th Round- Nick Tropeano 22nd Round- Drew Muren 41st Round- Chase Davidson 44th Round- Blake Ford 45th Round- Chris Epps Also, Paris Shewey, a LHP from Washington State, was signed as a free agent.
A breakdown of the Astros’ 50 picks and some of the highlights of the draft class of 2011 Posted on June 8, 2011 at 11:38 pm by Zachary Levine in Astros, Astros/MLB The Astros wrapped up their draft Wednesday, putting the final touches on a class of 50 that will begin playing in the farm system as soon as next week. By experience 37 college players 13 high school players On the diamond 18 righthanded pitchers 6 lefthanded pitchers 3 catchers 10 infielders 13 outfielders Signings announced LHP Chris Lee (4) 2B John Hinson (13) Tough sign? LF Billy Flamion (25), committed to Oregon. Best bloodlines RHP Jack Armstrong (3), son of former major league All-Star Jack Armstrong. Late upside RHP Dustin Kellogg (34) RHP Chris Morales (35) Is this a rerun? The Astros drafted Georgia first baseman Chase Davidson (41) three years after drafting him in the third round and failing to come to an agreement. Davidson’s stock fell as he struggled in his first two years of college before picking it up in his junior season. From their own backyard While considered a down year for Houston talent at the top of the draft, the Astros still spent many of their late picks on players from close to home. RHP Gandy Stubblefield, Lufkin HS (14) RHP Dustin Kellogg, Caney Creek HS (34) RHP Chris Morales, Clear Creek HS (35) C Kevin Gonzalez, Mayde Creek HS, Texas A&M (36) RHP Steve Martin, Brenham HS, Texas A&M (37) RHP Buddy Lamothe, San Jacinto College (40) RHP Blake Ford, Lufkin HS, Lamar (44) LHP Zack Hardoin, Klein Collins HS, Missouri (47) Keep watching Seven of the Astros draft picks made the NCAA super regionals, offering fans a chance to watch them on television this weekend and perhaps beyond at the College World Series in Omaha, but also delaying the beginning of negotiations with the Astros. OF George Springer, Connecticut (1) RHP Jack Armstrong, Vanderbilt (3) RHP Kevin Miller, Cal (18) LHP Mitchell Lambson, Arizona State (19) 1B Jesse Wierzbicki, North Carolina (24) C Kevin Gonzalez, Texas A&M (36) RHP Steve Martin, Texas A&M (37)
UPDATE from Astros County: 2011 Draft Signees So who from the 2011 Draft has signed? 4th Round - Chris Lee 5th Round - Nick Tropeano 8th Round - Brandon Culbreth 13th Round - John Hinson 22nd Round - Drew Muren 23rd Round - Ruben Sosa 25th Round - Jesse Wierzbicki 38th Round - Brad Propst 41st Round - Chase Davidson 44th Round - Blake Ford 45th Round - Chris Epps 33rd-rounder Dominique Taylor looks like he's planning on returning to school. http://www.standard.net/topics/sports/2011/06/09/former-northridge-standout-drafted-astros The Astros' offer better wow Gandy Stubblefield, as he looks dead-set on going to A&M. http://lufkindailynews.com/sports/article_19d05ce6-9164-11e0-aebd-001cc4c03286.html John Hinson's dad says that his son received more money than the typical 13th round pick. http://www.citizen-times.com/articl...decided?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|Frontpage|p The younger Hinson looks to be quite excited at the opportunity to begin his career.
Brandon Meredith: And it looks like Matt Duffy has signed and will be heading to Tri-City, according to the Volunteer baseball Twitter. @Vols_Baseball
Brian McTaggart: 4th Round - Chris Lee 5th Round - Nick Tropeano 8th Round - Brandon Culbreth 10th Round- Kyle Hallock 11th Round- Justin Gominsky 12th Round- Miles Hamblin 13th Round - John Hinson 22nd Round - Drew Muren 23rd Round - Ruben Sosa 25th Round - Jesse Wierzbicki 27th Round- Alex Todd 31st Round- Jarrod McKinney 32nd Round- Zachary Dando 38th Round - Brad Propst 41st Round - Chase Davidson 44th Round - Blake Ford 45th Round - Chris Epps 46th Round- Justin Shults also from McTaggart....
YES!!! Same guy: 2nd Round- Adrian Houser 4th Round - Chris Lee 5th Round - Nick Tropeano 8th Round - Brandon Culbreth 10th Round- Kyle Hallock 11th Round- Justin Gominsky 12th Round- Miles Hamblin 13th Round - John Hinson 22nd Round - Drew Muren 23rd Round - Ruben Sosa 25th Round - Jesse Wierzbicki 27th Round- Alex Todd 31st Round- Jarrod McKinney 32nd Round- Zachary Dando 38th Round - Brad Propst 41st Round - Chase Davidson 44th Round - Blake Ford 45th Round - Chris Epps 46th Round- Justin Shults
Alyson Footer tweeted pretty much the same thing, but also added that there will be a presser at 6:15.
So the only real question on signing is our 3rd rounder? I wonder how much money he is wanting, hopefully not more than our 1st round pick
Brian McTaggart: Draft picks in Super Regional action tonight: Mitchell Lambson came on for Arizona State against Texas in relief of Lamar Consolidated product Brady Rodgers with 2 outs in the 7th, inheriting a 1st and 2nd situation with 2 outs. He worked his way out and proceeded to earn a save, striking out 2. He got 7 outs without allowing a Longhorn to reach. ASU defeated UT, 3-1. Jesse Wierzbicki was also in action for North Carolina as they faced Stanford. The cleanup hitter, he went 1-4 and scored a run. UNC beat the Cardinal 5-2. Oh, and breaking news from Brandon Meredith.
CampbellChron Steve Campbell Astros also signed Wash. St. LHP Paris Shewey as undrafted free agent. CampbellChron Steve Campbell ... 2B Ruben Sosa (23), RHP James Propst (38), LHP James Hardoin (47). Astros have signed 25 of their 50 draft picks. CampbellChron Steve Campbell Astros Saturday draft pick signings: OFs Brandon Meredith (6), Jarvis Reynolds (7), LHP Scott Zuloaga (16), SS James Howick (21) ...
Hey, I already reported most of what you put. Well, let's update the list now, shall we? SIGNED: 2nd Round- Adrian Houser 4th Round - Chris Lee 5th Round - Nick Tropeano 6th Round- Brandon Meredith 7th Round- Javaris Reynolds 8th Round - Brandon Culbreth 10th Round- Kyle Hallock 11th Round- Justin Gominsky 12th Round- Miles Hamblin 13th Round - John Hinson 16th Round- Scott Zuloaga 21st Round- James Howick 22nd Round - Drew Muren 23rd Round - Ruben Sosa 25th Round - Jesse Wierzbicki 27th Round- Alex Todd 31st Round- Jarrod McKinney 32nd Round- Zachary Dando 38th Round - Brad Propst 41st Round - Chase Davidson 44th Round - Blake Ford 45th Round - Chris Epps 46th Round- Justin Shults
Man, I'm approaching DD status... Anyway, George Springer will be taking the field in about half an hour, as UConn will be facing South Carolina in game 1 of their Super Regional series.
