*Official* 2011 MLB Draft Thread

[JermaineDye05]

Another Jared Mitchell type with not near the upside that Mitchell had when he was drafted.

[DirtySox]

Originally Posted by JermaineDye05

Another Jared Mitchell type with not near the upside that Mitchell had when he was drafted.

He would likely have been available in the 2nd round as well. Having strikeout issues in JUCO ball doesn't bode well.

[DSpivack]

Does KW like drafting guys that remind him of... himself?

[DirtySox]

Walker was drafted in the 16th round out of high school in Utah in 2009 and last year at Central Arizona, in the 38th round. Scouts have always been intrigued by the 6-foot-3 switch-hitter with standout tools and impressive athleticism. The raw tools don't always translate on the baseball field, however, and he didn't even start regularly last year. This year is a different story. Walker has performed well with wood and he should get more than the $250,000 he reportedly turned down out of high school. Walker has more power from the right side, but his lefthanded swing is more pure. He's mostly a gap hitter with above-average speed, so he profiles as a good defensive center fielder. He has the speed to hit at the top of the order, but needs to cut down on his strikeouts. If he doesn't sign, Walker will head to Utah.

Scouting report.

[palehozenychicty]

I know the second round isn't a hotbed of talent, but dag.

[JermaineDye05]

He must be related to Greg Walker.

[DirtySox]

keithlaw keithlaw
Never went to see him. Plays an hour from my house. + Run. Bat LONG way off. RT @NateRittenberry: @keithlaw did you even scout walker?
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[EMachine10]

Originally Posted by DirtySox

keithlaw keithlaw
Never went to see him. Plays an hour from my house. + Run. Bat LONG way off. RT @NateRittenberry: @keithlaw did you even scout walker?
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Keith Law tells me exactly why I dislike Keith Law in that tweet.

[DirtySox]

Originally Posted by EMachine10

Keith Law tells me exactly why I dislike Keith Law in that tweet.

Meh. Law is an ass, but the fact that he didn't feel the need to scout Walker is pretty telling.

[EMachine10]

Originally Posted by DirtySox

Meh. Law is an ass, but the fact that he didn't feel the need to scout Walker is pretty telling.

No, I agree. I just don't like Law.

[KRS1]

Originally Posted by DirtySox

A White Sox poster from another board who was a higher up Jays employee has stated that this pick is punchline in the Jays front office. Take that as you will.

I believe he was saying that Keith Law is a punchline in the Jays office.

[DirtySox]

Originally Posted by KRS1

I believe he was saying that Keith Law is a punchline in the Jays office.

You are correct. Deleting my post.

[Soxfest]

The scouting dept is a total joke this pick is terrible over reach again! Is Arizona and initials of KW the only OF we can draft! Same old blues again!

[DirtySox]

Jeff's take here.

[KRS1]

I guess the big thing outside of his tools is that he played in a wooden bat collegiate division, much like Aaron Cunningham a while back.