Guide to Collecting the 2014 Bowman Draft Autographs Part 3 – Diamonds in the Rough
Part 1 and Part 2 of this guide to collecting the 2014 Bowman Draft Autographs, focused primarily on your prototypical blue chip prospects. They include players many people have at least heard about and have maybe even seen on the checklists of other draft oriented products.
This third, and final, part will focus on players that were selected in the late second and third rounds of the 2014 MLB Draft.
| Jacob Lindgren – New York Yankees, LHP Overall Selection: 55 Organization Ranking: 9 Scouting Report: A move to the bullpen was just what the doctor ordered for this fireballer from Miss. St. He fastball sits in the mid-90s with good movement. His slider is exceptional with swing and miss movement and velocity in the low 80s.  Card# BCA-JL Jacob Lindgren |
Scott Blewett – Kansas City Royals, RHP Overall Selection: 56 Organization Ranking: 11 Scouting Report: At 6’6″, 210lbs, you’d expect him to be a power pitcher. Oddly enough, he relies on movement and timing to work the strike zone. He throws three pitches for strikes with average command and control. He projects as a solid number three starter.  Card# BCA-SB Scott Blewett |
| Taylor Sparks – Cincinnati Reds, 3B Overall Selection: 58 Organization Ranking: NA Scouting Report: Displays a smooth, even swing, with quick hands that generates good bat speed translating into above-average power. Solid defender with a strong arm and runs well for his size.  Card# BCA-TS Taylor Sparks |
Ti’Quan Forbes – Texas Rangers, SS Overall Selection: 59 Organization Ranking: 12 Scouting Report: Drawing comparisons to Adam Jones, he has a quick bat that should translate into above average power wants he fills out his 6’4″ frame. A solid defender, his all-around skill set will continue to improve with maturity.  Card# BCA-TF Ti’Quan Forbes |
| Cameron Varga – Tampa Bay Rays, RHP Overall Selection: 60 Organization Ranking: 11 Scouting Report: Despite suffering a bicep injury, he has shown consistent improvement. A low 90s fastball and plus curveball are his main weapons. He has a classic pitchers build at 6’3″, 205lbs but durability has been an issue.  Card# BCA-CVA Cameron Varga |
Grant Hockin – Cleveland Indians, RHP Overall Selection: 61 Organization Ranking: NA Scouting Report: He is the grandson of the great, Harmon Killebrew. He possesses a smooth delivery with repeatable mechanics and good command and control of his pitch arsenal.  Card# BCA-GHO Grant Hockin |
| Alex Verdugo – Los Angees Dodgers, OF Overall Selection: 62 Organization Ranking: 10 Scouting Report: An exceptional, two-way player, originally expected to be drafted as a pitcher. However, the Dodgers see potential in his bat and like his all-around athleticism.  Card# BCA-AV Alex Verdugo |
Dillon Overton – Oakland A’s, LHP Overall Selection: 63 Organization Ranking: 6 Scouting Report: Counters his long lean frame of 6’2″, 175lbs with a smooth, fluid delivery that he repeats with ease, eliminating the threat of inventory typically associated with pitchers of this build type.  Card# BCA-DO Dillon Overton |
| Garrett Fulenchek – Atlanta Braves, RHP Overall Selection: 66 Organization Ranking: 9 Scouting Report: Atlanta scouts fell in love with his hard-sinking fastball that he throws routinely at 94mph. Their is projected upside to that pitch and his secondary offerings.  Card# BCA-GF Garrett Fulenchek |
Marcus Wilson – Arizona Diamondbacks, OF Overall Selection: 69 Organization Ranking: 8 Scouting Report: He’s gotten this far on speed and defense. His bat will have to become a more consistent part of his game to reach the big leagues. Has natural ability that needs to be harnessed and utilized on a daily basis.  Card# BCA-MW Marcus Wilson |
| Trey Supak – Arizona Diamondbacks, OF Overall Selection: 73 Organization Ranking: 11 Scouting Report: Draws comparison to Phil Hughes, and is projected as a number four starter. At just 18 he has time to add body mass to his 6’5″, 210lb frame. His pitch arsenal consists of just a high 80s fastball and a below average curve and changeup.  Card# BCA-TSU Trey Supak |
Gareth Morgan – Seattle Mariners, OF Overall Selection: 74 Organization Ranking: 7 Scouting Report: His upside is tremendous raw power. His downside is poor plate discipline and even worse mechanics. His power potential is so great, Seattle is gambling they can instill some discipline at the plate and work with him on his swing.  Card# BCA-GM Gareth Morgan |
| Nick Wells – Toronto Blue Jays, LHP Overall Selection: 83 Organization Ranking: NA Scouting Report: At 6’5″ at just 18 scouts project an increase in velocity on his fastball from the low to the mid 90s.  Card# BCA-NW Nick Wells |
Zech Lemond – San Diego Padres, RHP Overall Selection: 86 Organization Ranking: NA Scouting Report: Throws a low 90s fastball with consistency from game start to finish. Throws a low 80s curveball with a sharp break. Good command and control for a young pitcher.  Card# BCA-ZL Zech Lemond |
| Chris Ellis – Los Angeles Angels, RHP Overall Selection: 88 Organization Ranking: 3 Scouting Report: His best pitch is a deceptive changeup. He has good velocity in the low 90s on his fastball that displays movement but he struggles with command.  Card# BCA-CE Chris Ellis |
Brian Gonzalez – Los Angeles Angels, LHP Overall Selection: 90 Organization Ranking: 16 Scouting Report: His best pitch is a deceptive changeup. He has good velocity in the low 90s on his fastball that displays movement but he struggles with command.  Card# BCA-BGO Brian Gonzalez |
| Austin DeCarr – New York Yankees, LHP Overall Selection: 91 Organization Ranking: 19 Scouting Report: With a solid build at 6’3″ and 220lbs, scouts interest was perked when the velocity on his fastball was consistently clocked at 90-91mph his sophomore year.  Card# BCA-AD Austin DeCarr |
Jackson Reetz – Washington Nationals, C Overall Selection: 93 Organization Ranking: 10 Scouting Report: Above average bat speed with a fluid swing and some untapped power. A good all-around athlete, he has sound defensive skills behind the plate and a strong arm.  Card# BCA-JR Jakson Reetz |
The remaining autographs included in 2014 Bowman Draft are:
Card# Player Team Position Round
BCA-CS Carson Sands – Chicago Cubs LHP 4
BCA-JB Jeff Brigham – Los Angeles Dodgers RHP 4
BCA-CSO Chad Sobotka – Atlanta Braves RHP 4
BCA-DC Dylan Cease – Chicago Cubs RHP 6
BCA-RR Ryan Ripken – Washington Nationals 1B 15
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