Posts Tagged ‘New York-Penn League’
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May Farm Report: Promotions & Emotions - Part 2June 3rd, 2008
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Before diving into part two of my May farm report, I’d be remiss not to mention the upcoming amateur entry draft held this Thursday through Friday.
The Red Sox, as the defending World Champions, own the final pick, 30th overall, in the first round, but the club also has a supplemental first round pick, 45th overall, in their arsenal. That’s because pitcher Eric Gagne, although a major bust during his brief tenure with the Sox, signed with the Milwaukee Brewers as a Type B free agent—a status that earns the player’s former team a sandwich pick prior to the beginning of the second round. So, at least Gag-me was good for something.
If available, look for the Sox to nab junior shortstop Reese Havens out of the University of South Carolina with their first round selection Thursday afternoon.
The six-foot, one-inch left-handed hitter finished the collegiate season with a .359 batting for the Gamecocks, slugging 18 home runs in all while toting an impressive .486 on-base percentage. Havens also excelled in the Cape Cod Baseball League this past summer, adjusting well to wood bats as he batted .314 with five home runs.
