Archive for the 'Amateur' Category

An amateur draft challenge for our readers.

David Cameron got to see two of the country’s best college pitchers in action over the weekend, and he has a full report.

Aaron has some interesting notes on day one of the amateur draft.

Craig presents the rest of THT’s Preseason NCAA All-Americans.

Craig names the hitters on our NCAA Pre-Season All-America Team.

Aaron talks to the Phillies’ fifth-rounder about pitching, college baseball, getting drafted, and life in the minors.

Aaron talks imaginary bullpens, big OBPs, good announcers, the NCAA tournament, and the fact that sometimes seven wins are better than eight.

Not many people have heard of it, but there was this book a while back about the Oakland A’s. Anyway, Aaron checks up on some of the characters.

The 2004 draft is over, and Matthew is already looking ahead to 2005. He sits down with 20-year-old Wichita State ace Mike Pelfrey, arguably the best pitcher in next year’s draft.

Aaron crunches the numbers from this week’s draft and finds some things that might surprise you.