Vitals

Name: Julio Borbon
Bats: Left

Pos: OF
Throws: Left

Height: 6′1″
DOB: 20 Feb 86

Weight: 190 lbs
School: Tennessee

With the x pick in the 2007 draft, the x x have drafted Tennessee outfielder Julio Borbon.

2007 Stats

AB
BA
OBP
SLG
BB
SO

Stats are through May 25, 2007, and are courtesy of Tennessee.

174
.345
.370
.506
6
20

Additional reading:

2007 Draft Report (MiLB.com) — includes scouting video
Player Bio (Tennessee)

Maybe I bit off more than I could chew in my attempt to liveblog the first round of the draft — I’m willing to concede that possibility. But you know what? I gave an honest effort and I would do it again in a heartbeat.
First off, props to ESPN2 for some fine draft coverage. After the obligatory montage intro, I feared the worst — “If we add more bling, then baseball will be even more fun” — but I came away impressed. The commentators kept up with the fast pace of the draft, and limited the amount of fluff.
For anyone …read more

Vitals

Name: Andrew Brackman
Throws: Right

Pos: RHP
Bats: Right

Height: 6′10″
DOB: 4 Dec 85

Weight: 230 lbs
School: North Carolina State

With the 30th pick in the 2007 draft, the New York Yankees have selected North Carolina State right-hander Andrew Brackman. The former basketball standout fixed his attention solely on baseball this season and has referred to himself as an “unpolished stone.”

2007 Stats

IP
H/9
HR/9
BB/9
K/9
ERA
BAA

Stats are through May 26, 2007, and are courtesy of North Carolina State University.

78.0
9.00
0.81
4.27
8.54
3.81
.264

What they’re saying:

His stuff has not dropped off, but also he still has not struck out a lot of guys. There’s still so much development to be done with him. He needs …read more

Vitals

Name: Rick Porcello
Throws: Right

Pos: RHP
Bats: Right

Height: 6′5″
DOB: 27 Dec 88

Weight: 195 lbs
School: Seton Hall Prep, West Orange, N.J.

With the 27th pick in the 2007 draft, the Detroit Tigers have selected high school right-hander Rick Porcello. Porcello’s player profile from the 2006 Aflac All-American High School Classic notes that the right-hander “offers a projectable frame as well as above-average pitches, and has drawn comparisons to Tigers right-hander Justin Verlander.”
Unreal. The strong get stronger.
What they’re saying:
If you could design a “perfect” high school pitching prospect, it would be hard to beat Porcello. He’s tall and lanky…6-5, 190…with some projection left in his …read more

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Name: Michael Main
Throws: Right

Pos: RHP/OF
Bats: Right

Height: 6′2″
DOB: 14 Dec 88

Weight: 180 lbs
School: Deland (Fla.) HS

With the 24th pick in the 2007 draft, the Texas Rangers have selected high school right-hander Michael Main.
Additional reading:

2007 Draft Report (MiLB.com) — includes scouting video

Vitals

Name: Nick Schmidt
Throws: Left

Pos: LHP
Bats: Left

Height: 6′5″
DOB: 10 Oct 85

Weight: 230 lbs
School: Arkansas

With the 23rd pick in the 2007 draft, the San Diego Padres have selected Arkansas left-hander Nick Schmidt. ESPN2 guys praise his poise and makeup, note that he doesn’t have a real high ceiling — mid-rotation guy. Average fastball, above-average change, control isn’t great, “safe” pick.

2007 Stats

IP
H/9
HR/9
BB/9
K/9
ERA
BAA

Stats are through June 5, 2007, and are courtesy of University of Arkansas.

124.0
6.10
0.65
3.70
8.06
2.69
.196

Additional reading:

2007 Draft Report (MiLB.com) — includes scouting video

Vitals

Name: Blake Beavan
Throws: Right

Pos: RHP
Bats: Right

Height: 6′7″
DOB: 17 Jan 89

Weight: 210 lbs
School: Irving (Texas) HS

With the 17th pick in the 2007 draft, the Texas Rangers have selected high school right-hander Blake Beavan. His fastball reportedly runs 91-96 mph, and his slider draws positive reviews. Beavan also has earned praise for his performance against the Cuban national team in Cuba during the World Junior Championship.
What they’re saying:

Beavan is a very confident young man who knows all eyes are on him. He didn’t do anything to disappoint in his senior season. He was virtually unhittable all year with a plus fastball and …read more

Vitals

Name: Jason Heyward
Bats: Left

Pos: OF
Throws: Left

Height: 6′2″
DOB: 9 Aug 89

Weight: 198 lbs
School: Henry County HS, McDonough, Ga.

With the 14th pick in the 2007 draft, the Atlanta Braves have selected high school outfielder Jason Heyward. The left-handed hitter draws comparisons to former big-leaguer Fred McGriff, and John Sickels has called Heyward “the best high school position player in the draft.”
What they’re saying:
Heyward is one of the most intriguing high school bats in the draft class. He’s got legitimate power potential from the left side, always a hot commodity, but isn’t an all-or-nothing hitter. He’s got a good approach at the plate …read more

Vitals

Name: Beau Mills
Bats: Left

Pos: 3B/1B
Throws: Right

Height: 6′3″
DOB: 15 Aug 86

Weight: 220 lbs
School: Lewis-Clark State (Idaho)

With the 13th pick in the 2007 draft, the Cleveland Indians have drafted Lewis-Clark State third baseman Beau Mills, son of former big leaguer Brad Mills. It’s uncertain whether Mills’ arm is strong enough to keep him at third base. What is known is that his bat will play anywhere.

2007 Stats

AB
BA
OBP
SLG
BB
SO

Stats are through May 31, 2007, and are courtesy of Lewis-Clark State.

240
.458
.566
1.033
43
22

What they’re saying:
“He’s probably one of the fastest-rising guys in this whole deal,” an AL crosschecker said. “I never would have thought he’d be in …read more

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Name: Matt Dominguez
Bats: Right

Pos: 3B
Throws: Right

Height: 6′2″
DOB: 29 Aug 89

Weight: 180 lbs
School: Chatsworth (Calif.) HS

With the 12th pick in the 2007 draft, the Florida Marlins have selected high school third baseman Matt Dominguez.
What they’re saying:

Nearly everyone agrees he’s a Gold Glover in the making. One scout said he was the best defensive third baseman he’d seen in years.
–Jonathan Mayo, MLB.com

Additional reading:

2007 Draft Report (MiLB.com) — includes scouting video
Player Bio (Chatsworth HS)
Area Code Profile (StudentSportsBaseball.com)
Last day of innocence (Los Angeles Daily News)