2010 MLB Draft

[SidelineObserver]

Re: 2010 MLB Draft

Congratulations to Blake. I can't imagine how cool that must feel. Sure would like to see him in blue and yellow next year though.

Well he has until August 15th or so to sign a contract, if he doesn't sign he can return to SDSU and keep his eligibility.

[SouthernJack]

Re: 2010 MLB Draft

Congratulations to Blake. I can't imagine how cool that must feel. Sure would like to see him in blue and yellow next year though.

[Kemo]

Re: 2010 MLB Draft

Blake Treinen was just drafted in the 23rd round 707 overall by the Florida Marlins.

Wow, you were all over that one sdjackfan40

[sdjackfan40]

Re: 2010 MLB Draft

Blake Treinen was just drafted in the 23rd round 707 overall by the Florida Marlins.

[Kemo]

Re: 2010 MLB Draft

ORU's Tyler Saladino is the first Summit League player (Conference MVP) off the board in the 7th round, overall pick 218, to the Chicago White Sox.

[sdjackfan40]

Re: 2010 MLB Draft

Here is Perfect Game's response to my draft question today.

When can we expect RHP Blake Treinen of South Dakota State and any other of the [...]Jackrabbits drafted?

The Jackrabbits (great nickname) had an outstanding year, going 39-20 and beating 3 NCAA regional teams. Treinen and Jesse Sawyer should be round 15-25 type picks and I know scouts love Trevor Vermeulen, although his size and sidearm style might make him better as a senior pick in 2011.

[Jacks-02]

Re: 2010 MLB Draft

Vlastuin is on a TRACK schollie. If he played on the basketball team, then he would have counted against the basketball scholarship limit, which last year there was no capacity. Depending on his interest, with the five schollies availabe, this may be worth a revisit.

My bad, guess I had the rule backwards in my mind. Carry on

[sdjackfan40]

Re: 2010 MLB Draft

Who is #2, #5, etc?

#2 is RHP Lincoln Gassman from Dakota State and they ranked 4 players.

2. LINCOLN GASSMAN, rhp, Dakota State (Sr.)
Big frame (6-3,/220); some polish for NAIA hurler, 88-92 FB, feel for off-speed; SR sign type (6-3, 4.61)

[rabidrabbit]

Re: 2010 MLB Draft

Wouldn't this count the same way as Vlastuin would have counted against the track scholarship total if he took a full ride for basketball?

Vlastuin is on a TRACK schollie. If he played on the basketball team, then he would have counted against the basketball scholarship limit, which last year there was no capacity. Depending on his interest, with the five schollies availabe, this may be worth a revisit.

[Jacks-02]

Re: 2010 MLB Draft

I don't believe it would count against baseball, as basketball is considered by the NCAA to be ranked higher then baseball. Basketball is right under football.

Wouldn't this count the same way as Vlastuin would have counted against the track scholarship total if he took a full ride for basketball?

[SDSUAlum08]

Re: 2010 MLB Draft

Perfect Game released their write up on South Dakota today.

1. BLAKE TREINEN, rhp, South Dakota State (Jr.)
Fourth-year JR, but first Division-I baseball experience (7-1, 75 IP/82 SO); FB up to 94 mph, off speed raw

3. JESSE SAWYER, 3b, South Dakota State (Jr.)
Canadian power bat in 6-3/220 frame, tied own record for season HR (19), long/power swing, projects 1B
4. TREVOR VERMEULEN, rhp, South Dakota State (Jr.)
Five-foot-10 submariner, abusive stats in offensive league (9-1, 1.12, 10 SV), has mid-80s fastball, + sink


One other thing that was mentioned that I found interesting is that basketball recruit Marcus Heemstra will also be playing on the baseball team as a pitcher. I looked up their write up on him and his fastball tops out at 88 right now. I sure hope they are right now this, as he could develop into something really special as a pitcher with his size.

Who is #2, #5, etc?

[gojacksgo]

Re: 2010 MLB Draft

I don't believe it would count against baseball, as basketball is considered by the NCAA to be ranked higher then baseball. Basketball is right under football.

I understand it the same way you do. He could not have gotten a baseball schollie and walked on for basketball, but he could do it the way that has been mentioned above.

[sdjackfan40]

Re: 2010 MLB Draft

That would be surprising to me if he played baseball as his scholarship would then count against the baseball team rather than the basketball team and a full-ride would take up a big percentage of the scholarships allowed for baseball.

I don't believe it would count against baseball, as basketball is considered by the NCAA to be ranked higher then baseball. Basketball is right under football.

[Jacks-02]

Re: 2010 MLB Draft

Perfect Game released their write up on South Dakota today.

1. BLAKE TREINEN, rhp, South Dakota State (Jr.)
Fourth-year JR, but first Division-I baseball experience (7-1, 75 IP/82 SO); FB up to 94 mph, off speed raw

3. JESSE SAWYER, 3b, South Dakota State (Jr.)
Canadian power bat in 6-3/220 frame, tied own record for season HR (19), long/power swing, projects 1B
4. TREVOR VERMEULEN, rhp, South Dakota State (Jr.)
Five-foot-10 submariner, abusive stats in offensive league (9-1, 1.12, 10 SV), has mid-80s fastball, + sink


One other thing that was mentioned that I found interesting is that basketball recruit Marcus Heemstra will also be playing on the baseball team as a pitcher. I looked up their write up on him and his fastball tops out at 88 right now. I sure hope they are right now this, as he could develop into something really special as a pitcher with his size.

That would be surprising to me if he played baseball as his scholarship would then count against the baseball team rather than the basketball team and a full-ride would take up a big percentage of the scholarships allowed for baseball.

[sdjackfan40]

Re: 2010 MLB Draft

Perfect Game released their write up on South Dakota today.

1. BLAKE TREINEN, rhp, South Dakota State (Jr.)
Fourth-year JR, but first Division-I baseball experience (7-1, 75 IP/82 SO); FB up to 94 mph, off speed raw

3. JESSE SAWYER, 3b, South Dakota State (Jr.)
Canadian power bat in 6-3/220 frame, tied own record for season HR (19), long/power swing, projects 1B
4. TREVOR VERMEULEN, rhp, South Dakota State (Jr.)
Five-foot-10 submariner, abusive stats in offensive league (9-1, 1.12, 10 SV), has mid-80s fastball, + sink


One other thing that was mentioned that I found interesting is that basketball recruit Marcus Heemstra will also be playing on the baseball team as a pitcher. I looked up their write up on him and his fastball tops out at 88 right now. I sure hope they are right now this, as he could develop into something really special as a pitcher with his size.