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Originally Posted by alnorth
2nd round pick: College RHP
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Josh Staumont, RHP, Azusa Pacific: Junior, another impressive power arm, mid/upper-90s and has a power breaking ball. Also has command issues and results don’t always match stuff, 3.67 ERA with 109/54 K/BB in 69 innings, 36 hits. TT: Third round, but could go higher; coaches would have to love getting a hold of this arm.
Another interesting one is Division II pitcher Josh Staumont of Azusa Pacific, who features on of the easiest and hardest thrown fastballs, but whose command has been severly lacking. Who gambles on his upside?
51.San Diego Padres - Josh Staumont RHP Azusa Pacific
San Diego GM A.J. Preller comes from Texas and the Rangers were all about taking big risks with early picks. Staumont has big velocity, hitting 101 but the command has been troubling: 54 walks in 68 innings. He has been linked to a lot of teams early. He could start because of size and delivery but I would bet against it his command is one of the worst of any college pitcher with an early grade and he doesn’t have a usable third pitch.