The College of Southern Nevada starts its fall scrimmage schedule on Friday 9/11.
Why is this of interest to us?
Well, if you take a look at CSN’s roster, a couple of names should jump out.
First is Bryan Harper, a 2008 31st round draft pick by the Nationals out of a Las Vegas HS. he did not sign and spent the 2009 season with Cal State Northridge.
But the name right below him is of greater interest for the 2010 DraftWatch season … Bryce Harper.
If they regularly update the site, I’ll start the DraftWatch earlier than last year.
#1 by AlexVa - September 9th, 2009 at 11:29
you’re the best.
I second your displeasure with Riggs for playing Guzman at SS. And there is no reason he can’t play 2nd.
#2 by estuartj - September 9th, 2009 at 11:36
Wasn’t Bryan Harper drafted as a position player? He is listed as a LHP now.
Bryce is listed as and IF/CA, bet we see him a bunch at 3B so he can play everyday.
#3 by Brian Oliver - September 9th, 2009 at 11:38
Bryan Harper was drafted as a LHP by the Nationals … check the Draft Track link in the top right
#4 by Brian Oliver - September 9th, 2009 at 11:42
MLB 2008 Draft Tracker also has him listed as a LHP
http://mlbgobeyond.mlb.com/mlb/events/draft/y2008/drafttracker.jsp?p=0&s=30&sc=pick_number&so=ascending&st=number&ft=RD&fv=33
#5 by Dick - September 9th, 2009 at 11:44
Brian, any idea when Bryce Harper can petition for eligibility for the draft and/or when MLB would rule on such a petition?
#6 by Brian Oliver - September 9th, 2009 at 11:46
No idea. I would think that if he has documentation that he passed his GED and then plays for CSN, he has met the criteria for draft eligibility
#7 by Pilchard - September 9th, 2009 at 12:48
Whomever drafts Bryce Harper (likely the Nats) will also draft his brother late in the draft to throw Bryce a bone. IIRC, the Rays did this Tim Beckham, and the Twins did this with Joe Mauer as it’s SOP when there is draft eligible brother that would otherwise have minimal interest as a prospect.
#8 by longterm - September 9th, 2009 at 13:26
Did Nats originally draft Bryan with Bryce in mind? Pure speculation of course, but I applaud foresight and laying the groundwork.
Keep up the good work Brian. I check your site most everyday even though I only post every three months.
#9 by Pilchard - September 9th, 2009 at 15:23
Off topic, former Nat OF Marlon Byrd homered and drove in 4 today as Texas closed to within 1.5 games of the Red Sox in the the AL Wildcard race. Byrd is hitting .287 with 17 HRs 77 RBI; he is on pace for a 20 HR 90 RBI seaason, and he is a solid defensive OFer. Not sure if anyone saw that coming when he left the Nats.
#10 by BinM - September 9th, 2009 at 15:47
Pilchard, I’m wondering if that’s ballpark effect, or something else? IIRC, he was a .230 popgun when the Nats let him go; I’ll have to look at his splits (Home-Away).
On another subject, even though the minor-league season just wrapped up, I’m looking at the relief corps & dreaming about a bullpen in POT with Dill/Amato/Bronson for 2010. That’s some serious shutdown power, folks.
#11 by BinM - September 9th, 2009 at 16:03
Pilchard – took a look at M.Byrd & the splits are skewed. 11HR @home, 5 away in equal games played. Shows power to L-LC, with the majority of his 2B being line shots to the left-field corner at home. He’s also put on a few pounds – 6′0″, 245.
#12 by Paul - September 9th, 2009 at 16:35
If Gary Matthews Jr. can do it in Texas, anyone can… I hope some sucker signs Marlon for $40 mil.
#13 by joNAThan - September 9th, 2009 at 17:55
Who knew that “CSN” as in College of Southern Nevada would take on greater significance in the DC area than the other CSN (Comcast Sportsnet). Anyone know where CSN is? Perhaps I can convince the wife I need to go to see Harper for myself and swing by Vegas on the way.
Go nats. Go Royals
#14 by Pilchard - September 9th, 2009 at 18:04
CSN has 3 campus sites in the Las Vegas area. The baseball team plays at the Henderson, NV campus. Here is a link to CSN campus map:
http://www.csn.edu/pages/2131.asp