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Post by avidbeaver on Jun 27, 2017 12:14:25 GMT -8
and how many are likely to sign. With the games going on I didn't even pay any attention. So, how many are coming and how many are going?
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Post by chinmusic on Jun 28, 2017 0:00:00 GMT -8
OF Kevin Watson from Beaverton HS was selected in the 18th round by the Arizona Diamondbacks.
RHP Kevin Abel from San Diego-Madison HS was drafted in the 35th round by the San Diego Padres.
It wasn't a banner year for high school players in the MLB Draft. Only 64 prep players went in the first 350 picks. College guys were at a premium in 2017. Inf Kyler McMahan from Lynwood, WA. a Beaver recruit, was considered a serious draft possibility but went undrafted.
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Post by ochobeavo on Jun 28, 2017 20:09:10 GMT -8
Kevin Watson signed today... bummer.
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Post by jdogge on Jun 28, 2017 21:24:14 GMT -8
Kevin Watson signed today... bummer. Dumb. He has virtually no chance at making it to the bigs. |
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Post by epbeav on Jun 28, 2017 21:41:20 GMT -8
Kevin Watson signed today... bummer. Dumb. He has virtually no chance at making it to the bigs. Maybe true, but would have had a hard time getting playing time in the outfield behind Anderson, Nobach, Donahue, Larnach, Kwan, Cary, Jones, Atwood, Willy, and fellow freshman Darius Foster. In fact, we usually carry only 6 or 7 outfielders on the roster, so very tough just to make the team. Also, at least a couple good prospects in 2018 and 2019. He will be on the field somewhere for the next few years. |
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Post by joecool on Jun 29, 2017 6:42:15 GMT -8
Kevin Watson signed today... bummer. Dumb. He has virtually no chance at making it to the bigs. Wow! Really? Congrats to Kevin Watson on being a professional baseball player.
Yes, his chances are low of making it. But would his chances be if came to Oregon State and got hurt or didn't perform?
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Post by ochobeavo on Jun 29, 2017 6:50:39 GMT -8
My understanding is that his goal/preference was pro ball all along, so mission accomplished and good luck to him - might even get to play in front of family for the Hops.
I have a feeling we'll be okay.
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Post by mbabeav on Jun 29, 2017 8:44:28 GMT -8
Dumb. He has virtually no chance at making it to the bigs. Wow! Really? Congrats to Kevin Watson on being a professional baseball player.
Yes, his chances are low of making it. But would his chances be if came to Oregon State and got hurt or didn't perform?
Have to respect the decision, and wish him the very best. I would have loved the chance, at 18 or 19, without any attachments or debts. But then again, to come play ball for a program like OSU; wow - I think I am glad I didn't have to face that kind of pressure. Choosing a major was hard enough. |
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Post by chinmusic on Jun 29, 2017 18:05:15 GMT -8
Watson had a bright future at OSU as he will have professionally. Good size at 6-2+ and 185 with excellent speed (had the best 60 time of any of our ten recruits). Nice compact stroke with power to all fields hitting from the left side. Good range in CF and a good college arm.
Stats were eye-catching for 2017. In 33 games (Beaverton finished 27-6), 44 hits for a .468 BA, 11 doubles, 1 triple and 6 HR's with 29 RBI. Stole 29 bases and scored 36 runs. OBP of .580.
I suspect the D'Backs offered a nice financial package. He mentioned several times he was very intent on playing for the Beavers and Coach Casey. His Dad played for Pat at George Fox and played several years of "A" ball at Everett and Burlington, Iowa in the Giants organization. There was a good relationship there.
Anytime you lose the highest drafted player in your recruiting class, it's a loss.
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Post by 56chevy on Jun 29, 2017 21:57:02 GMT -8
Not so sure in this case. We've got a wealth of talent in the outfield and my biggest concern is playing time for that talent. Elliot Cary has not gotten consistent playing time and I still feel like he's going to bust loose at the plate with some big numbers. Preston Jones has huge upside. Congrats to the young Watson, he probably made the best decision for everyone involved. I'd be much more concerned if we lost Abel.
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Post by chinmusic on Jun 29, 2017 23:09:12 GMT -8
Agreed, in 2018, OSU has considerable depth in the outfield. But that is of little consequence when a red shirt year would have been available for both Watson and Darius Foster.
2018 isn't the issue. In 2019, it's quite possible we will return only Jones, Willy, Casey, Atwood and possibly the Senior, Carey. I think it's a reasonable assumption that Juniors Nobach, Larnach, and Kwan, will be drafted.
Coach Casey has built the OSU program on competition. Competition makes everybody better. The more competition for playing time we have, the stronger that lineup will be.
"Iron sharpens Iron".
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Post by thewizard on Jun 30, 2017 6:15:43 GMT -8
Agreed, in 2018, OSU has considerable depth in the outfield. But that is of little consequence when a red shirt year would have been available for both Watson and Darius Foster. 2018 isn't the issue. In 2019, it's quite possible we will return only Jones, Willy, Casey, Atwood and possibly the Senior, Carey. I think it's a reasonable assumption that Juniors Nobach, Larnach, and Kwan, will be drafted. Coach Casey has built the OSU program on competition. Competition makes everybody better. The more competition for playing time we have, the stronger that lineup will be. "Iron sharpens Iron". Nobach will a Senior this next year, so he will complete his playing time. |
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Post by kersting13 on Jul 10, 2017 9:01:10 GMT -8
Watson had a bright future at OSU as he will have professionally. Good size at 6-2+ and 185 with excellent speed (had the best 60 time of any of our ten recruits). Nice compact stroke with power to all fields hitting from the left side. Good range in CF and a good college arm. Stats were eye-catching for 2017. In 33 games (Beaverton finished 27-6), 44 hits for a .468 BA, 11 doubles, 1 triple and 6 HR's with 29 RBI. Stole 29 bases and scored 36 runs. OBP of .580. I suspect the D'Backs offered a nice financial package. He mentioned several times he was very intent on playing for the Beavers and Coach Casey. His Dad played for Pat at George Fox and played several years of "A" ball at Everett and Burlington, Iowa in the Giants organization. There was a good relationship there. Anytime you lose the highest drafted player in your recruiting class, it's a loss. Watson received a $400,000 signing bonus. That's basically the equivalent of a 4th round pick (Jake Thompson's draft slot money was $397,500 at #131). I'm sure that his OSU commitment worked in his favor. |
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Post by wilkyisdashiznit on Jul 10, 2017 12:36:46 GMT -8
Watson had a bright future at OSU as he will have professionally. Good size at 6-2+ and 185 with excellent speed (had the best 60 time of any of our ten recruits). Nice compact stroke with power to all fields hitting from the left side. Good range in CF and a good college arm. Stats were eye-catching for 2017. In 33 games (Beaverton finished 27-6), 44 hits for a .468 BA, 11 doubles, 1 triple and 6 HR's with 29 RBI. Stole 29 bases and scored 36 runs. OBP of .580. I suspect the D'Backs offered a nice financial package. He mentioned several times he was very intent on playing for the Beavers and Coach Casey. His Dad played for Pat at George Fox and played several years of "A" ball at Everett and Burlington, Iowa in the Giants organization. There was a good relationship there. Anytime you lose the highest drafted player in your recruiting class, it's a loss. Watson received a $400,000 signing bonus. That's basically the equivalent of a 4th round pick (Jake Thompson's draft slot money was $397,500 at #131). I'm sure that his OSU commitment worked in his favor. Thompson signed for $350,000, too. Of course, Thompson had less leverage. Watson signed with the Diamondbacks for $250,000 more than Oregon's Tim Susnara, who also went to the Diamondbacks, even though Susnara went 10 rounds before Watson. In fact, Watson received the highest singing bonus for anyone taken after the fifth round from the Diamondbacks. That kind of money is difficult to turn down, especially with no promise of playing time at Oregon State. |
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Post by atownbeaver on Jul 10, 2017 15:12:12 GMT -8
Watson received a $400,000 signing bonus. That's basically the equivalent of a 4th round pick (Jake Thompson's draft slot money was $397,500 at #131). I'm sure that his OSU commitment worked in his favor. Thompson signed for $350,000, too. Of course, Thompson had less leverage. Watson signed with the Diamondbacks for $250,000 more than Oregon's Tim Susnara, who also went to the Diamondbacks, even though Susnara went 10 rounds before Watson. In fact, Watson received the highest singing bonus for anyone taken after the fifth round from the Diamondbacks. That kind of money is difficult to turn down, especially with no promise of playing time at Oregon State. Exactly. Signing was the opposite of dumb. It was his best bet. Rare you get that kind of dangling carrot. Dbacks really were high on that kid to go that high over slot. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. He'd have to improve 6+ rounds of draft position at OSU to improve on that money. Lets say, of that $400K he really sees around $250-$275K after taxes and agent cuts and all that... that is still 5 or more years pay of median salary. If he gets some half-way competent financial advice, $200K of that invested away is really going to help him out in life, and he still gets some money for a nice car and some sweet kicks. Good for you kid. go chase your dream. |
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