By John Klima
May 17, 2010
When you discuss who the best all-around athletes are nationwide in the 2010 MLB Draft, Matt Lipka is a player who should be right there. As an All-State receiver at McKinney (TX) HS, he put up numbers that made him a prospect for SEC and Big-12 schools. As a baseball player, he’s put up some right-handed running times that make him a 70 or 80 runner. Offensively, I lnever saw him as limited. I liked the guy in the summer. He traded power for a consistent approach this season. Over time, Lipka seems to have a very clear idea of what kind of player he envisions himself becoming. Baseball Beginnings caught up to him for this Q&A, where we talked baseball, football, and what comes next. (more…)
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By John Klima
April 18, 2010
Josh Rutledge is helping himself with a solid 2010 season at Alabama. The one thing about this guy that I’m not sure about is just how much power he will have as a pro. I think he’s strong and likes to get extension. I put a 55 on his power in my original report. He might exceed that.
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By John Klima
February 10, 2010
Reggie Golden is from Alabama, where baseball blood runs decades deep and has produced some of the best all-around players the game has ever seen. Golden has power, speed and a good arm, which make this three-tool guy a great get for the University of Alabama, if he gets that far after the draft.
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By John Klima
January 10, 2010
Alabama shortstop Josh Rutledge doesn’t have one skill that stands out above the others, but what he does have is a durable frame and the indications that he may have offensive growth in store. Rutledge is a very quiet hitter, which means his swing and approach don’t have many moving parts. He has a sense for letting pitches get to him and driving them back up the middle. When he enters professional baseball after college, he won’t be the most athletic, the fastest, or the flashiest athlete on the field. But he has a chance to be a very sound professional, who could help himself with occassional power, spray hitting, versatility and defense.
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By John Klima
January 2, 2010
I’ve done some good work in Alabama. So has Brandon May, who went to work over the summer in the Cape Cod League and then signed with the Chicago Cubs. Here’s a look at some of that hard work.
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