Shewmake & 2 Recruits among MLB Top 50 2019 Draftees

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Mr.Ackar07
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http://m.mlb.com/prospects/2019?list=draft

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21. Braden Shewmake

Shewmake drew some mild scouting interest as a senior at Wylie (Texas) East High in 2016, but not enough to divert him from attending Texas A&M. He won Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Year honors and helped the Aggies reach the College World Series in 2017, then shifted to shortstop as a sophomore. Of the half-dozen college players at that position who have legitimate first-round aspirations in 2019, he might be the best pure hitter.

His outstanding hand-eye coordination allows Shewmake to put the bat on the ball with ease. A left-handed hitter who's a bit unorthodox at the plate, he tends to get caught out on his front foot but still has the dexterity to slap singles to the opposite field. He also has the bat speed and leverage in his still-projectable 6-foot-4 frame to turn on balls, hinting at average power in his future.

Shewmake grew up around the game because his father Shane is the head coach at Texas-Dallas, and his instincts are apparent on the bases and in the field. He has a knack for stealing bases despite average speed and makes plays at shortstop. His arm is more accurate than strong, leading some scouts to project him as a second baseman, and he has the versatility and selflessness to fit anywhere in the infield.
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36. Matthew Thompson

Cypress (Texas) Ranch High's Ty Madden could have gone in the top five rounds of the 2018 Draft based on talent alone, but his strong commitment to Texas dropped him to the 34th round and the Royals. The Mustangs have two more right-handers this year who could be even more talented in Thompson and J.J. Goss. Thompson announced his presence by reaching 95 mph as a rising junior at the World Wood Bat Association World Championship in 2017 and remains one of the hardest throwers in this year's prep class.

Thompson has an ultra-quick arm and an athletic delivery that produces low-90s fastballs with a maximum velocity of 96 mph. His fastball doesn't feature a lot of life but he gets good plane on it with his high three-quarters arm slot. His curveball can give him a second plus pitch at times, though it's inconsistent and flattens into more of a slider when he doesn't stay on top of it.

Though Thompson's changeup is in the rudimentary stages, he'll flash promising deception and sink. He also needs to refine his control and command to reach his upside as a No. 3 starter. He and Goss are the top recruits in Texas A&M's 2019 class.
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44. JJ Goss

Cypress (Texas) Ranch High had three premium pitching prospects on its 2018 team that went 32-9 and finished third in the state 6-A playoffs. Senior Ty Madden had top-five-rounds talent but his desire to attend Texas compromised his signability, while junior right-handers Matthew Thompson and Goss could go in the first three rounds this June if they can be lured away from Texas A&M. While Thompson is more highly regarded, Goss actually outpitched him last spring.

Goss usually operates at 90-92 mph with his fastball, though he has reached 95 mph and should deal in the mid-90s more regularly once he fills out his very projectable 6-foot-3 frame. He doesn't currently throw as hard as Thompson does, but both of Goss' secondary pitches are better than his teammate's. He has one of the better sliders in the high school ranks, a low-80s breaker with late bite, and also has good feel for a changeup with similar velocity and some fade.

Goss isn't as athletic as Thompson but repeats his delivery well and owns better present command. He has a quick, whippy arm that works well, though his arm action does get long in back. He should be able to hold up as a pro starter once he adds some strength.
technoviking
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i'm hoping for domination from shewmake this year. this is his year to get SEC MVP.
McCoveysCove
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this is the 1st report i have seen with Thompson this low on the draft board. hard to believe he slides this far. what a coup that would be to get him to college
TonySoprano
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Shewmake is one of my all-time favorite Aggie baseball players.
rwhitlock3
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AG
Would be awesome to have more arms competing for Sunday/Tuesday starts and in the bullpen... You can never have too many live arms in college baseball!
Clown_World
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Don't hold your breath for either of the Ranch kids...
CNN is the enemy of the state and should be treated as such.
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