Draft Preview - Second base

Bruce Long

A college junior at Tennessee, Long read a book as a freshman that changed his life - Winning, The Only Thing I Know, by Eddie Bird.  Long dedicated his life to playing winning baseball, and he spend hours watching YouTube highlights from the 1990s Utah Utes, and whatever he could find of Eddie Bird's career.

Like Eddie, long is a second baseman who controls the strike zone and focuses more on power than batting average.  With quick wrists, he has above average power potential. He's an outstanding baserunner, a fast player who reads pitchers well and is a constant base stealing threat. In his junior season he was successful on 31 of 32 attempts.

Unlike Eddie, he's a right handed batter - kind of like Eddie's nephew Ricky Buckley.  He has good range in the field, but a well below average arm limits him to second base. Long is expected to be taken early in the first round.

Terry Baker

A junior at Virginia, Baker is a line drive hitter who makes good contact but lacks power.  He is a good base runner with solid range in the field, but has a below average arm.  He doesn't take a lot of pitches but tries to put the ball in play.

Dave Cunningham

A junior college freshman, Dave has good bat speed and strong athleticism.  He can play solid defense at multiple infield positions and could be a good utility man.  His power is below average and he does not project as a big offensive threat.

Jason Fuller
College senior at Notre Dame, Fuller has good instincts with the glove and grades out as an above average runner.  He's patient and will take a walk, but a below average hitter.

Mike Jenkins

College senior at coastal Carolina. Has improving pitch recognition and makes consistent contact. Average speed but good base running instincts.  He's a solid defender.  Generously listed at 5'9, he does not hit with any power.

Les Ladner

Junior college sophomore at Santa Barbara City. Strong defensively, a fast runner. Only 5'9 but has surprising power.  His constant hustle should get him chances to play at the next level.