Klein HS lefty Matt Purke, who is probably the most common prediction for who the Yankees will take with their first round selection at #29 overall, is known for having great stuff but questionable mechanics. To get some actual video analysis of Purke’s mechanics and an in-depth scouting report, check out this article from Alex Eisenberg Baseball Intellect. I’ll let you read the article since it is very interesting, but the video analysis of Purke is positive overall.
Video from MLB scouting Bureau and Baseball Intellect.
According to Eisenberg “Purke’s delivery is simple and repeatable. He also has sound front-side mechanics that will help limit the pounding his shoulder takes.” This is encouraging, and based on this writeup, a 3-5 million dollar (the amount Purke is reportedly demanding) investment might be worth if for this high-ceiling lefty.
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his upper body/arm looks good, but he doesn’t his legs at all… that’s gotta be fixed if he wants to have a career as a SP. When’s the last time the Yankees had a chance for a hard throwing lefty like this? (Sans Brien Taylor) If he and Brett Jackson are both available, sign me up for the lefty.
Check out this exchange from RAB comments. Mike R. asked Kieth Law during his chat about the Yanks drafting Purke.
“Me:You are Damon Oppenheimer. Purke and Gibson are available. With the #29 pick in the 2009 MLB draft the New York Yankees select…
klaw: Gibson. I am not paying Purke what he wants and I’m not risking the unprotected pick.”
http://riveraveblues.com/2009/06/2009-draft-purke-wants-porcello-money-12845/#comment-419498
Interesting. Yanks do have their backs to the wall with the pick, so signability is huge.
Same goes for the 2nd Round, which was the Bittle comp pick. Though if the Yanks signed their 1st Rounder, they could afford to lose their 2nd a little more.
thx 4 da link