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Thursday, June 11, 2009

Sox draft Michael Yastrzemski

Someday in the distant future, there might just be another Yaz in the Red Sox outfield.

In the 36th round of the MLB First-Year Player Draft this afternoon, the Red Sox selected St. John’s Prep (Danvers) outfielder Michael Yastrzemski.

The last name, of course, isn’t just familiar in New England. It’s legendary. He is the grandson of Red Sox icon and Baseball Hall of Famer Carl Yastrzemski.

Thanks to Crumbs.

Repoz Posted: June 11, 2009 at 07:28 PM | 13 comment(s) Login to Bookmark
Tags: minor leagues, prospect reports, red sox, scouting

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1. Tripon Posted: June 11, 2009 at 07:48 PM (#3214847)

Isn't he looking to go to College?

2. SoSH U at work Posted: June 11, 2009 at 07:55 PM (#3214861)

Who's that?

3. scotto Posted: June 11, 2009 at 07:58 PM (#3214865)

Who's that?

Milo? But that was a long time ago.

4. villageidiom Posted: June 11, 2009 at 08:15 PM (#3214882)

Other notable 36th-round draft picks of the Red Sox: Lou Merloni, and... that's it. That's as close to "notable" as I can get.

5. Designated Sitter (GGC) Posted: June 11, 2009 at 08:28 PM (#3214897)

Isn't he looking to go to College?

That's where Blutarsky went!

6. Alex meets the threshold for granular review Posted: June 11, 2009 at 08:29 PM (#3214899)

The Cardinals drafted Albert's cousin, Wilfrido Pujols. Hasn't worked out as well as AP.

7. Darnell McDonald had a farm Posted: June 11, 2009 at 08:32 PM (#3214903)

Henceforth known as "The Kid"

8. Shock Posted: June 11, 2009 at 08:33 PM (#3214905)

My favorite part about that: Wilfredo was drafted higher than Albert.

9. gator92 Posted: June 11, 2009 at 08:58 PM (#3214930)

I believe he has a scholarship to play for Vanderbilt

10. The Mighty Quintana Posted: June 11, 2009 at 09:07 PM (#3214932)

Yes, he stated that unless he went in the 1st round, that he would attend Vandy. But it's the Sox!! So maybe he'll sign like fellow New England-er Ryan Westmoreland in 2008. He was bound for Vandy, also...

Sounds like he has the defense to play center. At 5'11 180, he would be small by today's corner-OF standards.

11. VoodooR Posted: June 11, 2009 at 09:20 PM (#3214944)

Yes, he stated that unless he went in the 1st round, that he would attend Vandy. But it's the Sox!! So maybe he'll sign like fellow New England-er Ryan Westmoreland in 2008. He was bound for Vandy, also...

So is that to say that he is a substantially better prospect than a normal 36th round pick? Not a first round pick, obviously, but someone who might have went much higher had there been a better chance that he would sign?

12. Orange & Blue Velvet Posted: June 11, 2009 at 09:21 PM (#3214945)

I always love a good Descendents reference.

13. RMc is the loyal supporter of the MLB event Posted: June 11, 2009 at 09:25 PM (#3214947)

An American League team drafting one of their Hall of Famers' grandsons? Don't be silly.

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