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SIGNED Round 1: Jeremy Jeffress - RHP 6'0", 175 lbs, R/R - Hallifax County Senior HS (VA) http://media.scout.com/Media/Image/24/243842.jpg http://thenewsrecord.com/NewPhotos/20060529NWRgameone/images/20060529NWRBB0186.jpg Here are a few pictures of Jeffress that Patrick Ebert took during the scrimmage of last summer's Aflac All-American Classic: http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/colbyjack/jeffress2.jpg http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/colbyjack/jeffress1.jpg NOTES & INFO: BaseballWebTV video of Jeffress at Aflac game Brewerfan.net player profile Jeffress is one of the most exciting players to watch among those eligible for the 2006 draft, as he is an excitable player that exudes confidence on the mound. He often pumps his fist into his glove before delivering a pitch, and matches his confidence with an explosive mid-90s fastball. He also throws a nasty slider, although the pitch could use more consistency. His delivery seems effortless, and he uses his lower half well when pitching. Overall he is a very good overall athlete whose frame and stuff has drawn comparisons to Dwight Gooden. While he does throw extremely hard, it remains to be seen whether or not he can maintain that velocity as a starter, as his fastball can dip into the high-80s. With plenty of room to add strength many believe maturity will help aid that perceived problem, as he offers one of the most explosive and intriguing arms for the 2006 draft. Perfect Game / Patrick Ebert Coverage: Perfect Game 2005 National Showcase profile Perfect Game 2004 SE Underclass profile Perfect Game 2005 Atlantic Coast showcase profile Aflac All-American Classic player profile Patrick Ebert's Observations from the Aflac All-American Classic (game): Jeremy Jeffress, whom the East were saving for the ninth, warmed up quickly and replaced Sullivan with two on and no outs. Pumping his fist into his glove repeatedly and getting big cheers from the crowd, Jeffress hit 94 on his first five fastballs, striking out Kyle Drabek in the process. He also threw an inconsistent but potentially dominant 79 mph slider. Unfortunately for Jeffress and the East, he never threw 94 again, as his velocity quickly declined to 91, 89 and 88 mph before settling at 87. The eighth continued to be a nightmare for the East, as Green reached on an error with a runner scoring, while another runner scored on a wild pitch. Shepherd then followed with a RBI single to right field, and Rapoport reached on yet another error. Bridges singled to left field on a good fastball by Jeffress to load the bases. Jeffress got Alcombrack to pop up to third base, but Chris Marrero dropped the ball in foul territory giving Alcombrack a new life (Marrero committed three errors in the inning). Alcombrack then walked in a run. Jeffress finally got a little bit of luck on his side, as he got a double play when Ryan Adams flew out to centerfield and the East threw to third base after Rapoport apparently had tagged and scored. The ump, likely tired due to the heat and length of the inning, called Rapoport out, even if the replay clearly showed he had tagged. With five runs scoring, the West seemed up for good, eight to four. Patrick Ebert's Observations from the Aflac All-American Classic (scrimmage): While Betances has a quiet confidence on the mound, Jeremy Jeffress (South Boston, VA) definitely allows himself to show his emotions on the mound. Armed with a heater that has been clocked in the upper-90s this summer, he started in the 90-91 range before dipping to 85-87. This is a trend that also continued during the Aflac game itself, again, which I will also get to later on. He has a slurvy breaking pitch that could use some more consistency, but it definitely shows promise. Biographical Information: - Jeffress is from South Boston in Halifax County, located in South Central Virginia. South Boston is about four hours from DC and about two and a half hours from Richmond. - Halifax County High School is a member of the AAA Western Valley District, one of the most competitive in the state. - Jeffress played guard on his high school's basketball team. NEWSPAPER AND WEB COVERAGE: The News & Record, 06-06-2006: The Washington Post, 05-30-2006: The Sports Network, 06-02-2006:

not to be picky, but in the past these threads have not been for "who to take", but rather for us to discuss who the Crew takes. Hence why they are pinned to the top It's fine. It'll be over soon.

This is one of the worse defensive infields I can possible imagine. All we are missing is 2004 Wes Helms. I dunno, Carlos Lee used to play some third. Shift him there, Prince to left, and have Winkelsas play first. Voila.

but I think that if we were up against a lefty there would be a 99.99% chance Hart would start. Actually, if the Brewers are facing a lefty, there's a 99.99% chance that Jenkins would start. http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/smile.gif

I kind of like Daniel Bard after reading about him, sort of a Sheets-lite with a good fastball and curve. Does anyone know if he has any semblance of a change-up, or is he also Sheets-like in that regard at the same point in their development?

Need a grand slam right here from Moeller.

And now automatically it is Ned's fault for every single game lost by our 5th starters this year for not bringing Jackson up sooner. Wha?

Good way to start your big league career. He's now officially earned one start.

Zach Jack! Good 'ol #60...

Simpson managed to walk Soriano. That's not easy, folks.

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Ah, more errors than hits. That's sweet.

Then when Winklesass comes in and gives up a hit, everyone is mad that Ned didn't leave him in when he was pitching so well. I don't know, would everyone be mad? I personally can't see into the future, but maybe you can.

An intentional walk doesn't cause control problems. That's just an excuse. The anecdotal evidence today suggests otherwise. To say that "an intentional walk does not cause control problems" is not a valid statement.

Make Ned pay, Corey. Make him pay.

How was that a bad move by yost? Again, you're telling a guy with control problems to walk someone. I don't think it was totally a coincidence he walked the next guy too. Chances are, he would have gotten Vento out, and we would have lost by 2 instead of 6.

Corey Hart. Yippee.

*cough*

It's time for Applesauce!

Booooooooooooooo. You brought this upon yourself, Yost. Tell the guy with control problems to throw 4 balls, and then tell him to get the next guy out. Ack.

Why not just try to get Vento out? Boo.

Milwaukee Brewers right fielder Geoff Jenkins left the game due to an injured head Prince strikes again.

Do you let JDLR go another inning or thank him for not blowing up after 5 innings and let him go back to the clubhouse?

How come Ben Oglivie is speaking broken English? Is he not from the United States? He's from Panama. Benjamin Ambrosio Oglivie Palmer.

Why does Ned Yost dislike Corey Hart so? I don't get it.