PIRATES 2005 DRAFT (DAY TWO)

19th Round

DANIEL RIOS, 1B — 7/10/85; '05 19th; College of the Sequoias
L/L; 6-1, 184

Level	BA	OBP	SA	AB	2B	3B	HR	BB	K	SB	CS
2004 NJCAA	.380	.441	.540	150	7	1	5	17	13	0	0
2005 NJCAA	.292	.401	.547	137	11	0	8	27	21	0	0

The Braves drafted Rios as a HS senior in 2003 in the 35th round and as a JC freshman in 2004 in the 44th round. He moved up some this year. His power picked up a lot from his first year and he walked a lot more, but he hit for a much lower average. He continued to show very good plate discipline. He signed shortly after the draft and could end up at either Williamsport or Bradenton.

20th Round

RYAN LOLLIS, OF — 12/16/86; '05 20th; Houston, TX (HS)
L/L; 6-2, 185

Level	BA	OBP	SA	AB	2B	3B	HR	BB	K	SB	CS
2005 HS	.515	.558	.992	133	21	6	10	13	6	6

Lollis also pitched in HS. He's signed a letter of intent with Univ. of Missouri, so the Pirates will have to persuade him to go to JC if they want to draft and follow him.

21st Round

ELIAS OTERO, SS — 12/19/87; '05 21st; Puerto Rico Baseball Academy
S/R; 6-2, 166

Level	BA	OBP	SA	AB	2B	3B	HR	BB	K	SB	CS

The MLB Scouting Bureau report describes Otero as a prototypical middle IF with a SS arm, and a punch hitter who puts the ball in play. He'll almost certainly be a DFE.

22nd Round

DAVID DiNATALE, OF — 2/9/87; '05 22nd; Parkland, FL (HS)
R/R; 6-0, 190

Level	BA	OBP	SA	AB	2B	3B	HR	BB	K	SB	CS
2005 HS	.446	.571					10			20

DiNatale is a good prospect who's regarded as having solid all-around tools. He played CF in HS and has slightly above average speed, but the Pirates announced him as a LF. He won a wood-bat HR contest, but BA states that his power may be a little short for an OF corner. He's committed to the University of Central Florida. The Pirates may have a difficult time signing him or persuading him to attend JC.

23rd Round

JUAN MESA, OF — 4/8/85; '05 23rd; No school
R/R; 6-2, 190

Level	BA	OBP	SA	AB	2B	3B	HR	BB	K	SB	CS

Mesa is the son of Pirates' closer Jose Mesa. He worked out at PNC in August 2004 in front of Dave Littlefield, Lloyd McClendon and other front office officials. The Pirates wanted to sign him then, but he'd enrolled at a JC, making him eligible for the draft. As a native of the Dominican Republic, he would not have been otherwise. He didn't stay in school and the Pirates went ahead and drafted him. This is almost certainly a favor to the team's closer—the GM, manager and the rest of the front office don't normally watch amateur free agent tryouts. If young Mesa had talent, some team would have signed him out of the Dominican long before now. He signed shortly after the draft and will likely start off at Bradenton.

24th Round

JARED BROWN, LHP — 5/24/83; '05 24th; Cumberland Univ.
L/L; 6-4, 220

Level	W-L-Sv	G	GS	IP	H	BB	K	ERA
2005 NAIA	7-2-0	14	11	58.1	45	26	62	2.93

Brown most likely figures to be an organizational guy, but with LHPs it's always hard to say. He signed quickly.

25th Round

MIKE WANAMAKER, RHP — 3/14/87; '05 25th; Upper Nyack, NY
R/R; 6-2, 215

Level	W-L-Sv	G	GS	IP	H	BB	K	ERA

Wanamaker throws a 90-mph fastball, curve and change, and fanned about two batters an inning in HS. He's expected to attend Boston College. The Pirates may want to follow him, especially since he's from a northern state where he won't have gotten as much experience as prep players from warmer climates. They'll have to persuade him to go to a JC in that case. They weren't able to do so with another pitcher they drafted from New York in 2004, Pat McAnaney.

26th Round

TONY MANSOLINO, 3B — 9/28/82; '05 26th; Vanderbilt Univ.
R/R; 6-0, 190

Level	BA	OBP	SA	AB	2B	3B	HR	BB	K	SB	CS
2005 NCAA	.333	.388	.450	120	5	0	3	11	13	8	3

Mansolino was drafted as a college senior. He doesn't appear to have much power. He signed soon after the draft and figures to be an organizational player.

27th Round

NASH ROBERTSON, RHP — 8/24/82; '05 27th; Univ. Cal. Irvine
R/R; 6-2, 225

Level	W-L-Sv	G	GS	IP	H	BB	K	ERA
2005 NCAA	3-4-1	23	2	33.2	36	14	26	4.81

Another college senior/probable organizational player. Robertson transferred to UC Irvine from JC, pitched only one inning as a junior, and didn't pitch that well as a senior. He signed quickly. College pitchers generally start off at Williamsport, but the Pirates sometimes will send a late-round selection to Bradenton.

28th Round

CLAYTON McMILLAN, LHP — 9/19/86; '05 28th; Carthage, TX (HS)
L/L; 6-3, 180

Level	W-L-Sv	G	GS	IP	H	BB	K	ERA

McMillan throws four pitches and, as a relatively tall LHP, is probably considered projectable. He'll most likely be a DFE.

29th Round

IAIN SEBASTIAN, RHP — 4/21/87; '05 29th; Columbus, GA (HS)
L/R; 6-4, 220

Level	W-L-Sv	G	GS	IP	H	BB	K	ERA

Sebastian was expected to be a top HS pitcher, but had an inconsistent senior year in which his velocity varied, ranging from 92-94 to 87-88. His slider and change are considered solid. The problem is thought to stem from erratic mechanics. He has a commitment to Georgia where he's expected to be a two-way player. He has some power as a hitter, but is considered a prospect only as a pitcher. The Pirates will either have to pay him a significant bonus to sign him or persuade him to attend a JC.

30th Round

CHAD POVICH, RHP — 6/13/86; '05 30th; Dixie State College of Utah
R/R; 6-0, 180

Level	W-L-Sv	G	GS	IP	H	BB	K	ERA
2005 NJCAA	8-1-0	14	13	64.1	63	24	51	3.50

The Pirates may have noticed Povich while they were following his teammate, 2004 draftee Nick Beghtol. Povich had the highest ERA on the Dixie College staff, but reportedly has the best stuff, mainly a low 90s fastball and a good curve. They'll probably follow him in his second JC season.

31st Round

JASON HERMAN, RHP — 12/9/81; '05 31st; University of West Alabama
R/R/; 6-3, 210

Level	W-L-Sv	G	GS	IP	H	BB	K	ERA
2005 NCAA	2-3-2	13	8	44.0	42	13	22	4.91

Another senior. Herman's stats were weak, especially his K rate. He signed and could go to either Williamsport or Bradenton.

32nd Round

DUKE ACORS, RHP — 7/27/82; '05 32nd; Virginia Military Institute
R/R; 6-2, 195

Level	W-L-Sv	G	GS	IP	H	BB	K	ERA
2003 NCAA	6-5-0	15	14	88.0	74	39	74	3.78
2004 NCAA	2-8-0	17	17	90.0	116	50	70	7.30
2005 NCAA	3-3-0	15	15	72.2	75	45	53	5.33

Acors had a good sophomore year, but has pitched poorly since, with particularly bad control problems. The Pirates may think he has some mechanical problem they can help him with. Still another senior/org guy, he signed quickly.

33rd Round

MICHAEL KLINDT, OF — 4/25/87; '05 33rd; Roswell, GA (HS)
R/R; 6-2, 190

Level	BA	OBP	SA	AB	2B	3B	HR	BB	K	SB	CS

Klindt looks like a power hitter. He's signed with Middle Georgia JC, so he figures to be a DFE. The Pirates have had DFEs at that school in the past, as teams sometimes seem to develop relationships with certain 2-yr schools.

34th Round

GARY BUCUREN, 3B — 2/13/87; '05 34th; Ambridge, PA (HS)
R/R; 5-11, 195

Level	BA	OBP	SA	AB	2B	3B	HR	BB	K	SB	CS
2005 HS	.508		.923	65	7	1	6

A number of teams lost interest in Bucuren when he tore up his knee playing football in fall 2004. He's signed a letter of intent with the University of Kentucky. In an interview with a local paper, he indicated that he would sign with the Pirates or go to Kentucky. The Pirates most likely view him as a DFE, so they'll have to talk him into attending a JC.

35th Round

LYNDON ESTILL, OF — 3/29/87; '05 35th; Bellevue, WA (HS)
R/R; 6-3, 200

Level	BA	OBP	SA	AB	2B	3B	HR	BB	K	SB	CS

A CF, Estill also starred in basketball and football, playing QB in the latter. He'll be a DFE candidate.

36th Round

JUSTIN BYLER, C — 8/12/85; '05 36th; Gulf Coast CC
R/R; 6-1, 190

Level	BA	OBP	SA	AB	2B	3B	HR	BB	K	SB	CS
2004 HS	.470		.745	83	10	2	3
2005 NJCAA	.455	.498	.683	189	17	1	8	19	10

The Pirates drafted Byler in the 33rd in 2004. He had a good year in JC ball, although his school played in a high-offense environment. They'll follow him again this year.

37th Round

ERIC MARSHALL, RHP — 4/16/87; '05 37th; Barrington, IL (HS)
R/R; 6-3, 175

Level	W-L-Sv	G	GS	IP	H	BB	K	ERA

A likely DFE.

38th Round

CARL UHL, OF — 4/2/87; '05 38th; Serrano, CA (HS)
S/L; 5-8, 175

Level	BA	OBP	SA	AB	2B	3B	HR	BB	K	SB	CS

A potential leadoff/CF type, Uhl led his HS to sectional titles in baseball and, as a QB, football. Potential DFE.

39th Round

JASON BROCK, LHP — 9/7/86; '05 39th; Nolensville, TN (HS)
S/L; 6-6, 215

Level	W-L-Sv	G	GS	IP	H	BB	K	ERA

MLB.com says Brock has a lot of natural athletic ability but not much experience. Brock's fastball has topped out at 88. His most effective pitch appears to be a slider. At 6'6", he's undoubtedly considered projectable. He's signed with Tennessee Tech, so he'll have to be persuaded to go to JC.

40th Round

KEN WIEDA, RHP — 7/16/87; '05 40th; Arlington Heights, IL (HS)
R/R; 6-5, 195

Level	W-L-Sv	G	GS	IP	H	BB	K	ERA

Wieda lost the HS championship game in his district to Eric Marshall. Maybe that's why the Pirates drafted Marshall ahead of him. Potential DFE.

41st Round

NICK BEGHTOL, C — 7/15/86; '05 41st; Dixie State College of Utah (JC)
R/R; 6-0, 206

Level	BA	OBP	SA	AB	2B	3B	HR	BB	K	SB	CS
2005 NJCAA	.331	.380	.449	136	7	0	3	7	24	4	5

The Pirates drafted Beghtol as a DFE in the 34th round in 2004. He had a decent JC season playing in a wood bat league, although his plate discipline was not good. They'll follow him for another season.

42nd Round

KYLE SWEAT, RHP — 12/3/86; '05 42nd; Apopka, FL (HS)
R/R; 6-4, 194

Level	W-L-Sv	G	GS	IP	H	BB	K	ERA
2005 HS	8-3-0	13		72.2	66	22	80	2.79

Sweat has a commitment to Univ. of Central Florida.

43rd Round

SCOTT KUHNS, RHP — 9/12/86; '05 43rd; Arlington Heights, IL (HS)
R/R; 6-4, 210

Level	W-L-Sv	G	GS	IP	H	BB	K	ERA
2005 HS	7-3-1			71.0	61		83	1.66

Kuhns was a teammate of Ken Wieda. The Pirates focused heavily on the Chicago in this draft. Kuhns has signed with Parkland College, an Illinois JC, so he'll be a DFE.

44th Round

JORDAN LATHAM, RHP — 9/25/86; '05 44th; Boise, ID (HS)
R/R; 6-1, 180

Level	W-L-Sv	G	GS	IP	H	BB	K	ERA

Latham is an All-State football player. He's regarded as a good athlete with a rough delivery. His fastball runs 89-90 and he has a good curve.

45th Round

PHILIP RILEY, RHP — 2/6/85; '05 45th; Jackson State (TN) CC
R/R; 6-2, 195

Level	W-L-Sv	G	GS	IP	H	BB	K	ERA
2004 NCJAA	5-4-?	13	8	57.0	69	15	45	4.26
2005 NJCAA

Riley wasn't listed in the Tennessee JC conference stats for 2005, which means he must have pitched fewer than 25 innings. He didn't pitch especially well in 2004, so the Pirates must think he has a good arm. He has no more JC eligibility, so he won't be a DFE.

46th Round

KODY HINZE, 1B — 7/29/87; '05 46th; Irving, TX (HS)
R/R; 6-0, 225

Level	BA	OBP	SA	AB	2B	3B	HR	BB	K	SB	CS
2005 HS	.532				11	1	13

Hinze appears to be a power hitter. The Pirates no doubt hope to follow him at some JC.

47th Round

RYAN LORMAND, SS — 10/30/85; '05 47th; McLennan (TX) CC
R/R; 6-0, 165

Level	BA	OBP	SA	AB	2B	3B	HR	BB	K	SB	CS

I can't locate any stats for McLennan. Lormand has another year there, so the Bucs will no doubt follow him in 2006.

48th Round

PAUL DICKEY, RHP — 9/19/86; '05 48th; Kirkland, WA (HS)
R/R; 6-2, 180

Level	W-L-Sv	G	GS	IP	H	BB	K	ERA

The Pirates seem to have a strong scouting connection in Washington State. Dickey throws a high-80s fastball, curve and change. He led his county in Ks. He has a scholarship from Washington State and also plans to play football as a walk-on.

49th Round

FRANCISCO ORTIZ, RHP — 3/7/87; '05 49th; Puerto Rico Baseball Academy
R/R; 6-3, 200

Level	W-L-Sv	G	GS	IP	H	BB	K	ERA

Ortiz figures to be a DFE candidate.

50th Round

STEPHEN MERINO, 3B — 10/11/86; '05 50th; Hialeah, FL
R/R; 6-1, 150

Level	BA	OBP	SA	AB	2B	3B	HR	BB	K	SB	CS

I can't find any information on Merino. He'll probably be a DFE candidate.

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