In the first installment of 2007 Draft Previews, we will take a look into a projected number 1 overall first round pick, Pitcher David Price
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From the Vanderbilt site:
High School Resume
Had a .43 ERA
151 Strikeouts
2004 All American
College Resume
Freshman Year:
Freshman All American
2.86 ERA
92 strikeouts in 62.1 innings
1.26 ERA for team <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags” />America
39 Strikeouts in 5 games for USA, with one complete game
Sophomore Year:
Elected to his third All American Team
155 Strikeouts, Third in NCAA history
In the FISU Championships, posted a .20 ERA in 8 starts
Was named the top prospect on the USA national Team
Baseball America, predicts Price to win pitcher of year.
Multiple Sources predict Price to get the overall number 1 pick in the 2007 draft.
Last week, the Devil Rays had an interview with David Price
If the Devil Rays get this guy, they could have not only the best farm system but possibly more young talent then the Marlins across the street from them, who snagged a lot of prospects last year.
The Devil Rays are hoping for Igwarma to break out from Japan. They have BJ Upton and Delmon Young who receive a lot attention on their own. They also have the second overall pick from last year, Evan Longoria who is also receiving a lot of attention. David Price would add a pitcher to their mix of future stars.
