Scouting Video: Brian Guinn, SS-2B, Cal (Padres, 11th round, 2010 Draft)

By John Klima
June 11, 2010

The San Diego Padres loaded up on infield depth in the 2010 draft, and I think they got one of the slickest second base defenders in Cal’s Brian Guinn in the 11th round.

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Scouting Update: Brian Guinn, INF, Cal (2010 Draft)

By John Klima
April 16, 2010

Brian Guinn turned down the White Sox in the 10th round in 2007. Coming into the 2010 draft, Guinn should have a chance to go better, and should. Here’s why.

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Scouting Report: Brian Guinn, 2B-SS, Cal (2010 Draft)

By John Klima
April 12, 2010

I like Brian Guinn because I think his instincts and reflexes are off the charts. I saw him knock down a ball off a metal bat that would have decapitated 99.99 percent of the infielders in this country. I’m telling you, I know hands when I see them.

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First look: 2010 Draft Prospects (College infielders)

By John Klima
September 30, 2009

Moving onto infielders, this list is mostly drawn from the clubs Baseball Beginnings had a look at on the Cape. As we stated in our high school lists for pitchers, infielders, outfielders and catchers, and our college list of pitchers, our college lists are not meant to be taken as definitive this early in the process. As Letterman used to say, please, no wagering in the audience (unless you’re an agent or a team).

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