1.5 Adrian Gonzalez, 1B: The prodigal son returns. Adrian burst onto the scene as an eMLB star in Julian, producing two outstanding seasons from 2009-2010 before being traded to North Texas following the 2012 season. This wasn't part of the plan, but Adrian does provide the Javelina with outstanding stats in five of six categories, and figures to remain in Julian for the duration of his latest three year contract.
Projections: .335, 105, 32, 115, 80
2.5 Alex Gordon, OF: A run on outfielders that began in the middle of the first and lasted well into the second round prevented the Javelina from landing a couple outfielders they had targeted with this pick, but Gordon was also in that mix. At 27, Gordon figures to build on his outstanding 2011 campaign, and he figures to play a key role in the Javelina lineup.
Projections: .280, 85, 18, 80, 70, 20
3.5 CJ Wilson, SP: The original plan had been to take bats with the first three picks, but with quality bats drying up quickly Hoyle instead opted to take a borderline elite starting pitcher. CJ has had two straight great seasons since becoming a starter, and there is no reason to think that won't continue. He'll get a two year contract and be the foundation of the rotation following Weaver's departure at the end of the season.
Projections: 15 W, 3.25 ERA, 195 K, 1.20 WHIP, 210 IP
4.4 Ichiro Suzuki, OF: Ichiro isn't as spry as he once was, but he's still productive in a few ket categories. He should steal roughly 40 bases, score 80-90 runs, and the team expects he will probably get that average up closer to .300 after a down season. With rumors he might hit 3rd, he could also drive in more runs than usual. He was a steal at this spot and makes for a very good two year player.
Projections: .295, 88, 7, 70, 44, 40
4.5 Wilson Ramos, C: This is the first true reach for the team, but it could still wind up proving to be a solid pick. Ramos has the potential to hit .280+ and provide above average run production for a catcher. He has room to improve. The team is undecided as to whether or not he'll get a contract; with four extensions available it might make more sense to judge his value to the team at the end of the season.
Projections: .275, 65, 18, 70, 50
5.5 Erick Aybar, SS: There were more highly touted short stops available when this pick was made, but Hoyle and his team felt Aybar was the best selection here. Coming off his best season as a pro, Aybar figures to provide above average production in several categories given his position. He will receive a 2-year contract.
Projections: .285, 90, 10, 65, 35, 35
6.5 Matt Joyce, OF: Joyce spent much of 2011 with the Javelina, providing the team with some much needed pop in the outfield. Now entering his age 27 season as the unquestioned starter in RF, he seems poised to build off of a breakout 2011. While not standing out in any one category, Matt does a everything well and figures to help out across the board. He is being considered for a two year contract, but nothing is guaranteed.
Projections: .275, 80, 22, 85, 60, 15
7.2 Derek Holland, SP: There were more proven pitchers on the board here, but since the team was drafting with 2013 in mind, they opted to go with a rapidly improving lefty. He should get ample run support and should be able to build on a very good 2011 season. He will likely receive a two year contract.
Projections: 14 W, 3.50 ERA, 175 K, 1.25 WHIP, 205 IP
7.5 Vance Worley, SP: Worley burst onto the scene in the second half of 2012 filling in for an injured Roy Oswalt and never looked back. He figures to have a rotation spot locked down barring a lousy spring, and figures to build on last year. I'm also betting he stand to learn a thing or two about the art of pitching from guys like Halladay, Hamels and Lee. Vance could also be considered for a contract, but it's more likely he'll receive an extension if he meets expectations.
Projections: 13 W, 3.35 ERA, 165 K, 180 IP, 1.20 WHIP
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