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06-09-2009, 09:30 PM
From everything I've been hearing about Jackson, it sounds like scouts have him pegged as a guy that can add weight and swing a big bat. I hope that's the direction the Cubs go with him. Overall, I'm not too optimistic though.
06-09-2009, 09:36 PM
Wasn't Tim Wheeler (who went to the Rox with the next pick) supposed to be a superior CF?
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06-09-2009, 09:41 PM
Hmm, I'm going to go with Wilken on this one, seeing as how he has actually, you know, sent out scouts and actually seen Jackson himself, and stuff like that.
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06-09-2009, 09:41 PM
<!--quoteo(post=43319:date=Jun 9 2009, 08:36 PM:name=KBwsb)-->QUOTE (KBwsb @ Jun 9 2009, 08:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Wasn't Tim Wheeler (who went to the Rox with the next pick) supposed to be a superior CF?<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
The scouting report I just read mentioned he was good not great. He has no power though. I would really like to see the Cubs add power bats to their system, so if their plan is to bulk Jackson up, I don't mind the pick too much. 
06-09-2009, 09:44 PM
<!--quoteo-->QUOTE <!--quotec-->Scouting Report: Brett Jackson, CF, Cal (2009 Draft)
Posted By John Klima on May 28, 2009 Brett Jackson, CF Cal (2009 Draft) 6-2, 210 Bats: Left, Throws: Right Games seen: 1, Innings 9 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Tall and medium build, athletic frame, strong upper half, flexibility increasing, still physically maturing. Strong forearms and grip, good hands. Athletic enough to stay in center field. STRENGTHS: Strong hands and fast bat with aptitude for adjustment. Above-average arm in CF, fast first step, aggressive and smart base runner, fields what he gets to, comes in for the ball very well, should have average defensive range gap-to-gap as ML CF. Above-average speed, but not a burner. WEAKNESSES: Bat has pop, but swing path might not generate above-average power in ML. Flat-footed defensively, can correct. Loosey-goosey game persona; can be a tough guy to get read of in game. SUMMARY: Good body, good athlete. Bat should play enough to allow him to play every day. No one tool is a jaw dropper, but a very competitive overall package should make this player a major league regular. GRADES: Hit 45/60 Power 40/60 Arm 45/55 Field 45/50 Run 55/55 Overall Future Potential: 55<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
06-09-2009, 09:46 PM
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06-09-2009, 09:51 PM
So he doesn't hit for power, strikes out a lot and doesn't hit for average (.236ish in both conference play and the Cape Cod League). He is toolsy though!
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06-09-2009, 09:54 PM
Sounds like he projects to be an average major leaguer at best. He certainly fits the bill as a #1 pick.
06-09-2009, 09:56 PM
BTW, I'm not really upset with the pick because it is a crapshoot, and who knows, either way he won't make a difference for a few years.
06-09-2009, 09:59 PM
<!--quoteo(post=43335:date=Jun 9 2009, 09:57 PM:name=Butcher)-->QUOTE (Butcher @ Jun 9 2009, 09:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->How soon can we trade him?<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I thought you wanted to trade for prospects.
This is not some silly theory that's unsupported and deserves being mocked by photos of Xena.
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06-09-2009, 10:00 PM
FWIW, this is supposed to be a poor draft all around for position players.
06-09-2009, 10:02 PM
<!--quoteo(post=43339:date=Jun 9 2009, 09:00 PM:name=ruby23)-->QUOTE (ruby23 @ Jun 9 2009, 09:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->FWIW, this is supposed to be a poor draft all around for position players.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Then we picked a super time to make CF our #1 priority. 
06-09-2009, 10:02 PM
<!--quoteo(post=43337:date=Jun 9 2009, 08:59 PM:name=Kid)-->QUOTE (Kid @ Jun 9 2009, 08:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=43335:date=Jun 9 2009, 09:57 PM:name=Butcher)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Butcher @ Jun 9 2009, 09:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->How soon can we trade him?<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I thought you wanted to trade for prospects. <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> I'd gladly trade him for prospects. |
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