As we conclude Day 2 of the 2011 MLB Draft (Day 3 continues tomorrow at 12 ET. where rounds 31-50 will be conducted), many Canadian high-schoolers as well as collegians have been drafted to many major league teams.Here is a brief recap of the Top Canuck picks in the 2011 MLB Draft:
Tom Robson - 4th round (139 over-all) Blue Jays RHP 6’4” 205 lbs. Ladner, BC Langley Blaze/Canadian Junior National Team
- Robson was the first Canuck off the board in the 2011 MLB Draft and isn't it conveniant that the Toronto Blue Jays selected him. As of right now, Robson is committed to attend Central Arizona Community College in the fall but in my opinion, Robson should be an easy sign for Anthopoulos' staff. According to Perfect Game Scouting Service, Robson "pitches from the stretch, good lower half drive, 3/4's release point, Steady 88-89 mph fastball, keeps it low in the strike zone, some late run/sink. Change is best secondary pitch, very nice tail, ideal arm speed, potential plus pitch. Slurve type curveball has short sweeping action, can be tightened up into a true slider. Works quick, mixes it up, shows plus command potential." Robson was ranked the 106th overall prospect in the Perfect Game showcase which occured last summer.
- Trevor Gretzky, son of former great hockey player Wayne Gretzky, is currently committed to attend San Diego State in the fall where Tony Gwynn does a great job of producing baseball players. Gretzky is a left-handed-hitter who hits for power which is something any major league team needs.
- Houle was the 3rd Canuck off the draft board, and the first catcher off the board. Houle, who played under Kellin Deglan in the Langley Blaze organization and for Gregg Hamilton's Canadian Junior National Team, looks to be a good pick for the Brewers organzation that always seems to be taking Canadian kids from BC. Houle is currently committed to attend Chipola College in Florida in the fall (and yes, that's the school Jose Bautista attended).
- Larsson was the first Canadian collegiate player drafted today as he attended Cameron University. Larsson was previously drafted by scout Greg Smith of the Kansas City Royals so it should be interesting to see if Larsson signs this time around.
- Currently coming off Tommy John Surgery
- First Canadian off the draft board that actually attends a Canadian school.
- Marra, who is the second catcher off the board in the 2011 MLB Draft, is currently playing under Dan Bleiwas of the Ontario Blue Jays. Marra looks to be a strong muscular catcher who showed good raw power at the plate with strength in his swing and easy pop. Scouts say that Marra is a high upside left-handed hitting Catching prospect.
Sean Jamieson - 17th (526) A’s 6’ 1” 180 lbs Simcoe, Ont. Canisius College
Jesen Dygestile-Therrien - 18th (571) Phillies RHP 6’2” 190 lbs Montreal, Que. Academie Baseball Canada/Canadian Junior National Team
Ethan Elias - 22nd (669) Cubs RHP 6’3” 180lbs. Entwistle, Alta. Edmonton ProspectsCanadian Junior National Team
Jonathan Jones - 23rd (721) Giants 3B 6’ 5” 205 lbs Lorraine, Que. Academie Baseball Canada
Justin Atkinson - 26th (799) Jays INF 6’ 175 lbs North Surrey, BC Langley Blaze and the Canadian Junior National Team
Roberto Suppa - 26th (803) Padres RHP 6’5″ 205 lbs Connor, Ont. Toronto Maple Leafs and Canadian Junior National Team
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