Class Key: J1 - Junior College, 1st year
J2 - Junior College, 2nd year
J3 - Junior College, 3rd year DO - Dropout
NS - No School
HS - High School
SO - College sophomore JR - College junior
SR - College senior
5S - College, 5th year senior
Comments: Alvarez entered the season as the top player, talent-wise, in the Draft, and even though he missed a chunk of the season after suffering a broken hamate bone in his right hand, his status hasn't suffered. While his timing and strength have been slow in fully returning, most are confident it will and point to a long track record of success for Alvarez. The only thing that could affect his status on Draft day are perceived bonus demands, but it's unlikely they will force any huge slide out of the first several picks. Enhanced Scouting Report
Comments: Alonso or Smoak? Smoak or Alonso? It can be quite a debate over which college first baseman should go first on Draft day. Alonso is a hitter, period, with a great approach and power, especially the other way right now. Defensively, he's no great shakes, but it's that bat that teams will dream about putting in the middle of their lineup to produce plenty of runs in the future. Enhanced Scouting Report