Scouting Reports: Garrett Richards/ Fabio Martinez

He’s definitely tinkering, based on the difference between the predraft footage and what we see now, but I think that’s in an effort to become a more complete player. You can see more, non-Future Angels video on Grichuk in April here. He works the count, and then pokes a breaking ball to the opposite field. Arms heavy, like you say, but he’s a longterm project, they’re trying to make him a confident, all-around hitter, and I think he’s making a good showing so far in May. You also have to remember league context — so far, through April and early May in the Midwest League, Grichuk has actually been around league average at the plate, and compares favorably to other teenage bats.

Richards reminds me of Lackey in that they are both physically imposing creatures from the South. They both offer a strong fastball, very good curve that should probably be used more, and a tailing change. Richards happens to use one more pitch that Lackey generally doesn’t. However, that’s probably where the similarities end. By age 22, Lacks was throwing in the World Series. Richards i in A ball.

Martinez I believe resembles Santana more. The taller, thin body type, electric heater, and killer slider. I’d love to see Martinez jump through the system in the same manner as Santana, but that seems doubtful, I’ve seen him and in my amateur opinion he has work to do.

Please quit with the advice TT. You assumed I was all excited and words just hot out of my mouth. Reality is I typed down what I know and think, but failed to clarify as I incorrectly assumed everyone already made these connections.

With Trout clearly being the better player. Why not draft Grichuk first, his signing demands would be less and it would also help drive down the price of Trout.

For example, we draft Grichuk before Trout, sign him and then say to Trout, “Well hey, this guy we drafted before you, we signed for this much, so we’re offering you this”.

It didn’t really turn out like that, I think they signed for right around the same. But just in case they didn’t, I think the Angels made the right move. If it’s the same team, what’s the difference in being selected 24th or 25th?