2011 FYPD Round #26

[DC Vipers]

2011 FYPD Round 26
9/02/11

26.1 Yangels--pick anytime
26.2 Philly Stars--pick anytime
26.3 AkaiRyu--pick anytime
26.4 Vipers--Manny Rodriguez, RHP, Was
26.5 Northmen--Seth Moranda, SS, Atl
26.6 Superbas--pick anytime
26.7 Mashers--pick anytime
26.8 SLC Bums--pick anytime
26.9 Knights--John Hinson, 2B, Hou
26.10 Motown Hits--pick anytime
26.11 Spiders--pick anytime
26.12 JABO--pick anytime
26.13 Fat Drunks--pick anytime
26.14 Big Steve--pick anytime
26.15 Steelers--pick anytime
26.16 Blackie--pick anytime
26.17 Ball Busters via Drive--Jacob Faria, RHP, TB
26.18 Ball Busters--Casey McElroy, 2B, SD
26.19 Big Bombers--pick anytime
26.20 Willie--pick anytime

[DC Vipers]

26.4 Manny Rodriguez, RHP, Was

[Toronto Northmen]

26.5 Northmen select Seth Moranda, SS Atl

[Deleted]

26.9 Knights select John Hinson, 2B Houston

[Boulder Ball Busters]

Boulder Ball Busters pick;

26.17 SP: Jacob Faria (TB)

Righthander Jacob Faria is a Cal State Fullerton recruit with a funky arm action and high slot that evokes current Titan righty Colin O'Connell's. He is still growing into his 6-foot-5, 175-pound frame, and projectability is his biggest asset. His 86-91 mph fastball plays up because of its downhill angle, and he flashes a very promising slider.

[Boulder Ball Busters]

Boulder Ball Busters pick;

26.18 2B: Casey McElroy (SDP)

Auburn wound up missing regionals despite a solid, veteran roster, as the team's bullpen blew some close games and the Tigers wound up at .500. The team's top player, infielder Casey McElroy, is a good college player whose soft hands and hand-eye coordination make him an effective two-way player for the Tigers. He's somewhat oddly built with small hands and feet, and he's nimble while lacking athleticism and speed. McElroy has surprising pop, raked in Southeastern Conference play (.398/.451/.602) and has a tremendous feel for the barrel. A below-average runner, he's got a lot of similarities to Dustin Pedroia, right down to the size (listed 5-foot-8, 179 pounds), though he bats lefthanded. Defensively, he's solid at second base and lacks the arm strength to play on the left side of the infield.