The 2010 outfield class is headed by players with distinct
skill sets. Washington profiles as a top-of-the-order hitter with elite speed and a center field defensive profile. Brentz
is a prototpical right fielder with big arm strength and corner outfielder raw power. Sale and Wilson represent prepsters
with polar opposite profiles. Sale is an advanced hitter with a stocky build and potential
to develop solid corner power; Wilson a less refined player across the board but built like a scientifically assembled uber-athlete,
already in possession of big power tools (arm/raw power at the plate). This foursome is a microcosm of the outfield
class on the whole -- an impressive collection of talent with a little something for everyone but no real marquee player.
Out of all of the positions, outfield probably provides the biggest opportunity for significant shifts on this year's
draft board, as limited elite players at the top means the door is open for supremely "toolsy" talents (particularly
at the high school ranks) to raise their stock with strong springs. For your consideration, our pre-season Top 30 Outfield
draft-eligibles:- LeVon
Washington, Freshman, Chipola JC (Fla.)
- Bryce Brentz, Junior, Mid. Tenn. St. Univ.
- Josh Sale, Senior, Bishop Blanchet HS (Wa.)
- Austin Wilson, Senior, Harvard Westlake HS (Calif.)
- Jarrett Parker, Junior, Univ. of Virginia
- Brian Ragira, Senior, James Martin HS (Texas)
- Tyler Holt, Junior, Florida St. Univ.
- Chevez (Chevy) Clarke, Senior, Marietta HS (Ga.)
- Michael Choice, Junior, Univ. of Texas - Arlington
- Michael Lorenzen, Senior, Fullerton Union HS (Calif.)
- Reggie Golden,
Senior, Wetumpka HS (Ala.)
- Drew
Vettleson, Senior, Central Kitsap HS (Wa.)
- Ty Linton, Senior, Charlotte Christian HS (N.C.)
- Todd Cunningham, Junior, Jacksonville St. Univ.
- Jared Lakind, Senior, Cypress-Woods HS (Texas)
- Leon Landry, Junior, Louisiana St. Univ.
- Austin Wates, Junior, Virginia Tech
- Kevin Jordan, Senior, Northside HS (Ga.)
- Trey Griffin, Senior, Martin Luther King HS (Ga.)
- Austin Southall, Senior, University HS (La.)
- Gary Brown, Junior, Cal. St. Univ. - Fullerton
- Conrad Gregor, Senior, Carmel HS (Ind.)
- Mark Canha, Junior, Univ. of California - Berkley
- Stewart Ijames, Junior, Univ. of Louisville
- Ryan Bolden, Senior, Madison Central HS (Miss.)
- Michael Arencibia, Senior, Key West HS (Fla.)
- Michael Fuda, Sophomore, Rice Univ.
- Krey Bratsen, Senior, Bryan HS (Texas)
- Ryan Strausborger, Junior, Indiana St. Univ.
- Kevin Keyes, Junior, Univ. of Texas
Best Hitter: LeVon Washington
Best Power: Jared Lakind
Best Defense:
Gary Brown
Best Arm: Bryce Brentz
Best Speed: LeVon Washington
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