2015 First-Year Player Draft

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Rangers get the 2nd pick of the day tomorrow....or today

3rd...

 

[saddles]

In the 2nd round the Rangers pick Matuella.

 

[darrylgann]

John Blake ‏@RangerBlake 38s39 seconds ago

With the third selection in the third round, Texas selected RHP Michael Matuella of Duke University.

 

[darrylgann]

In the 2nd round the Rangers pick Matuella.

YES!!!! And it was the third round actually.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

Reads on Matuella = IF healthy could be great

Duke pitcher Michael Matuella one of the MLB Drafts biggest mysteries | News & Observer News & Observer

Is Dukes Matuella still a first-round pick two months after surgery? - The Washington Post

 

[romeo212000]

John Blake ‏@RangerBlake 38s39 seconds ago

With the third selection in the third round, Texas selected RHP Michael Matuella of Duke University.

Nice. Wonder if they were hoping he'd be there or surprises he was there. He's first round talent. Will be interesting to see how they allocate their budget. Never a bad idea to stock up on starting pitching prospects with high ceilings.

 

[darrylgann]

Reads on Matuella = IF healthy could be great

Duke pitcher Michael Matuella one of the MLB Drafts biggest mysteries | News & Observer News & Observer

Is Dukes Matuella still a first-round pick two months after surgery? - The Washington Post

He's a risk that's for sure. Glad we took it though.

 

[darrylgann]

Nice. Wonder if they were hoping he'd be there or surprises he was there. He's first round talent. Will be interesting to see how they allocate their budget. Never a bad idea to stock up on starting pitching prospects with high ceilings.

Does he have the same back problem (possible) Harrison has, Romeo?

 

[romeo212000]

Does he have the same back problem (possible) Harrison has, Romeo?

No.

 

[saddles]

That should have read Rangers pick Matuella in the 3rd round.

 

[romeo212000]

Does he have the same back problem (possible) Harrison has, Romeo?

No.

Well, I say that. I don't necessarily have enough information to go on. Harry's diagnosis was spondylolysthesis of L5 on S1 I believe, which means one or more vertebrae actually subluxed either forward or backwards on top of another, thus causing major nerve compression.

Matuella's diagnosis as I u d'état and is spondylolysis. It is a congenital defect that is present in a small portion of the population. If it is not managed correctly, it can lead to what Harry had. However, it is manageable, and I'm assuming the Rangers feel confident they can do so. My guess is it's in its very early stages, so maintaining LE/core strength, flexibility, and good mechanics will be key.

 

[saddles]

It looks like there are still 5 guys from Baseball America's top 50 ranked players available.

 

[romeo212000]

When do we pick again?

 

[saddles]

In the 4th round the Rangers get Jake Lemoine a RHP. He was ranked 246 by BA. He is from the University of Houston.

 

[romeo212000]

In the 4th round the Rangers get Jake Lemoine a RHP. He was ranked 246 by BA.

Damn. Rangers loading up on pitching.

 

[saddles]

In the 5th we take Chad Smith. HS OF.

 

[saddles]

One of a dozen Georgia high school prospects who could factor into the top three rounds in June, Smith has the potential to develop average or better tools across the board. He does draw some mixed reviews, as some scouts question his bat and don't believe he has a carrying tool. Smith stands out most with his bat speed and left-handed power potential. He gets overly aggressive at the plate, leading to concerns about his ability to make enough contact to maximize his pop. A Georgia recruit, Smith shows some speed and instincts on the bases but might lose a step as he fills out. Currently a center fielder, he figures to move to an outfield corner and has average arm strength.

 

[BULLPEN FAILURE]

Well, I say that. I don't necessarily have enough information to go on. Harry's diagnosis was spondylolysthesis of L5 on S1 I believe, which means one or more vertebrae actually subluxed either forward or backwards on top of another, thus causing major nerve compression.

Matuella's diagnosis as I u d'état and is spondylolysis.

Now that's an autocorrection if I've ever seen one.

 

[scotsman1948]

in the 6th round we took Tyler Ferguson RHP

 

[saddles]

Dylan Moore a SS from Central Florida in the 7th.