The Rest of the Brewers First Day Picks

Kentrail Davis, LF, Tennessee, 5’9’’, 195 lbs

-“A fireplug of an outfielder, he’s got above-average raw power…” (MLB.com)

-“Davis has great bat speed…” (ESPN.com)

-“He’s very strong for his size and has more power than you’d expect from someone his height…” (ESPN.com)

-“The Brewers will go head-to-head with Scott Boras Corp. at No. 39 with Tennessee outfielder Kentrail Davis. He had a tough year, but the draft-eligible sophomore entered the spring as one of the top five college bats in the draft class, and Milwaukee got him with its second pick. Gutsy pick with big upside.” (Baseball America)

Kyle Heckathorn, RHP, Kennesaw State University, 6’06’’ 223 lbs

-“Heckathorn is sure to be fairly high on everyone’s list, thanks to his size, strength and pure power aresenal. He can pump his fastball up into the mid-to-upper 90s, has a hard slider to go along with it and generally throws strikes.” (MLB.com)

-“Heckathorn has a great arm with two good pitches and should go in the top 60 to 70 picks…” (ESPN.com)

-“He works primarily with a 91-93 mph fastball that will touch 95 and a hard mid-80s slider up to 87 with good tilt. He has a great body for a 200-inning starter at 6-foot-6, 240 pounds…” (ESPN.com)

-Heckathorn had been rumored as a Brewers’ first round target at 26, but they surmised correctly that they could wait until a compensation pick, at 47. Heckathorn could move quickly if he’s moved to the bullpen, as most scouts expect.” (Baseball America)

Maxwell Walla, RF, Albuguerque Academy, 5’11’’, 195 lbs

-“Every draft seems to have some high school players who are just plain hitters. Walla is one of those in 2009.” (MLB.com)

-“Not the biggest guy in the world, he’s stronger than you’d think and should hit for at least average power in the future. A really good student with plus makeup, he maximizes the tools he does have and could be a middle-of-the-order corner bat in the future.” (MLB.com)

-“Is there a rule that says that every draft has to have a Brian Giles/Matt Stairs clone somewhere in the top few rounds? Last year it was Jaff Decker, now drawing walks like they’re going out of style in the Padres’ system, and this year it’s Walla, another short, squat, very strong left/left corner outfielder.” (ESPN.com)

-“The left-handed hitter was a sensation during workouts with several clubs, including the Brewers, showing lots of power and climbing up draft boards. In 72 at-bats during his senior year, Walla compiled 10 doubles and 12 home runs.” (JSonline.com)

Cameron Garfield, Cather, Murrieta Valley High School, 6’00’’ 192 lbs

-“…scouts know all about his excellent catch-and-throw skills behind the plate.” (MLB.com)

-“Garfield had a disappointing year on offense but is rated a strong defensive catcher with the promise of power in his bat.” -(JSonline.com)

Josh Prince, SS, Tulane University, 6’3’’, 195 lbs

-“Played in 57 games as a sophomore, including 40 starts at shortstop… Ranks second on the in stolen bases (19)… stellar defender ranks third on the club in assists (107) while helping turn 23 double plays… (TulaneGreenWave.com)

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