Dodgers Draft Analysis

Analysis of the Dodgers' draft picks, with info courtesy of Dodgers.com:

Aaron Miller: A left-handed prospect who can hit and bat. His arm makes the rubber a likely destination rather than the plate, but his stats tell a different story: 5.12 ERA and a .310 batting average. I'd put him in the outfield rather on the mound, and look for the same results that two-way phenom James Loney had when converted to a batter.

Blake Smith: Another player who can pitch and hit, but his power-bat makes him a corner-outfielder.

Garrett Gould: Straight out of high school, Gould will most likely not sign due to a commitment to Wichita State. Like most mid-west baseball players, he plays every sport the school can offer, leading the football team as the quarterback and also playing as a forward on the basketball team. Gould was a great pitcher, compiling a record of 6-1 with a 0.78 ERA and 95 strikeouts.

Brett Wallach: Another pitcher, Wallach is the son of Triple-A affiliate Albuquerque's manager Tim Wallach and brother of Dodger-prospect Matt Wallach. Brett has a nasty sinker that has been compared to Orel Hershiser's.