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  • Unassigned: Kolby Copeland, CF

    Discuss.
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    per MLBN many area scouts say he hits/runs better than Courtney Hawkins
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    http://www.perfectgame.org/players/p...aspx?ID=273621

    6'2" 186

    4/6/12: Copeland has been one of the fastest risers in the 2012 draft class and is now in the conversation as a potential first round draft pick. The Louisiana native doesn’t come with the prospect pedigree that some of his fellow top prospects might have but that hasn’t lessened scout’s collective enthusiasm. Copeland attended his first Perfect Game event at the 2010 Sunshine South Showcase and while his left handed bat was impressive, he didn’t show as well athletically, running 7.33 on a very fast track and showing below average arm strength. In fact, there has been no distinct time when Copeland has stepped up and declared his top prospect status to scouts, he’s just gradually become better and better as an athlete and baseball player over the last two years. Copeland, who is also a star quarterback in football, has gone from being a below average run/throw athlete to a plus prospect in both areas. He ran a 6.9 60 (hand timed) at the 2011 East Coast Pro Showcase and has consistently been 4.1 to 4.2 from left side this spring even with a hard, aggressive swing and scouts laud him for his high energy motor on the bases. He also has improved his arm to right field quality from the outfield and has touched 90 mph in a rare mound appearance. But the thing that has impressed scouts the most is Copeland’s dynamic left handed bat speed and his aggressive approach to hitting. He has a high leg raise trigger at the plate with an unusual foot twist at the top but consistently gets his foot down on time to start his swing. Copeland’s weight shift and hand explosion is cobra-quick and his swing path steady and on the ball a long time with some lift at contact. Copeland used to frequently cut off his swing out front looking to pull the ball but has improved significantly on extending through contact and driving it to all fields. Copeland’s swing is the type that you look at on video and as a scout wonder, “Why don’t all young players swing the bat with that aggressiveness and looseness?” The answer, of course, is that very few have the natural ability to do so. If Copeland did have a 'wow' moment with scouts during the last year it was during the semi-finals at the 2011 WWBA World Championships. Copeland’s Texas Sun Devils team was down 6-1 to Central Florida PG Royal in the final inning and the bases were empty, so there weren’t any big playoff implications on the line. But Copeland turned on a fastball and not only hit it over the right field fence, he hit it over the fence on the adjoining field AND over the left fielder’s head on that field, which caused a quick, “where did that ball come from??” turn from the left fielder. It was an impressive display of raw power and Copeland took a few extra seconds to watch it before rounding the bases. I asked a scout about Copeland watching his work in a Bonds-like manner and he replied, “If I could hit a ball that far, I’d stand and admire them a bit myself.”
    Last edited by emkayseven; 06-05-2012, 12:44 PM. Reason: Doublepost Merged
    Originally posted by Madman81
    Most of the people in the world being dumb is not a requirement for you to be among their ranks.
    Need help? Questions? Concerns? Want to chat? PM me!

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    Like it.
    Christian Yelich
    LF, Greensboro Grasshoppers
    12/5/1991 - 19 years old


    .299/.375/.461/.836
    100-334, 24 2B, 0 3B, 10 HR, 38 BB, 74 SO, 26 SB (4 CS)

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    Last 10 Games:
    .394/.512/.697/1.155

    Last Update: 7/27/2011

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    • #3
      Well here is our Athlete pick

      BA has him ranked at #92

      MLB.com

      One of the areas of depth in this Draft class appears to be in high school position players. Case in point is Copeland, a Louisiana prepster who was getting more buzz as the Draft approached The outfielder has tools that are somewhat comparable to first-round candidate Courtney Hawkins. Hawkins has more raw power, but some think Copeland is a better pure hitter. He runs well and has solid arm and fielding tools to with his considerable offensive potential. A quarterback who earned honorable mention all-state, Copeland was drawing some decision-makers to see him play as the spring wore on. He could continue shooting up boards until June.
      Last edited by tjfla; 06-05-2012, 12:48 PM.

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      • #4
        [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iBECI-WSk4[/ame]
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        #56/100 in ESPN's HS rankings

        http://espn.go.com/high-school/baseb...kolby-copeland
        Last edited by emkayseven; 06-05-2012, 12:47 PM. Reason: Doublepost Merged
        Originally posted by Madman81
        Most of the people in the world being dumb is not a requirement for you to be among their ranks.
        Need help? Questions? Concerns? Want to chat? PM me!

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        • #5
          Seems like more than a pure "athlete" pick (a la Marquise Cooper). Seems to be a baseball player.
          Christian Yelich
          LF, Greensboro Grasshoppers
          12/5/1991 - 19 years old


          .299/.375/.461/.836
          100-334, 24 2B, 0 3B, 10 HR, 38 BB, 74 SO, 26 SB (4 CS)

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          Last 10 Games:
          .394/.512/.697/1.155

          Last Update: 7/27/2011

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          • #6
            saw on an LSU message board that he got a DWI at age 17. Can't find a baseball site that mentions it but:

            Kolby Copeland, black male, 17, 2106 Celebration , Shreveport - DWI, Failure To Dim Light
            http://www.bossierpress.com/index.ph...ent&Itemid=135
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            Melotakis was joined in Baseball America's Top 100 prospects by Parkway outfielder Kolby Copeland, who came in 92nd on the publication's list.

            Copeland was a two-time All-City selection hit .390 with four home runs in 59 at-bats. The 6-foot-2, 186-pounder has been named the state's top power prospect by scouting service Perfect Game USA and visited the Houston Astros on Wednesday before heading to Denver to meet with Colorado Rockies front-office personnel.

            Copeland's raw power has been his calling card, but he missed almost the first month of the prep season because of a suspension stemming from a DUI arrest. Parkway coach Rick Bryant noticed a different Copeland when he returned prior to District 1-5A play.

            "I didn't make him come in and do a formal apology," Bryant said. "He did it on his own, repairing relationships. Everybody who he talked to, they asked him about it. He said, 'Yeah, I did it. I screwed up and I was punished.' His attitude and his approach changed from that. I enjoyed watching him grown and repair those relationships with teammates."

            Bryant also said Copeland kept his emotions more in check this season, allowing him to produce at a higher offensive level despite the introduction of less-powerful bats to the high school game.
            http://www.shreveporttimes.com/artic...draft-prospect
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            no one finds it troubling that we drafted a guy who got a DUI at age 17?
            Last edited by emkayseven; 06-05-2012, 01:10 PM. Reason: Doublepost Merged
            Originally posted by Madman81
            Most of the people in the world being dumb is not a requirement for you to be among their ranks.
            Need help? Questions? Concerns? Want to chat? PM me!

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            • #7
              Originally posted by Polky View Post
              saw on an LSU message board that he got a DWI at age 17. Can't find a baseball site that mentions it but:



              http://www.bossierpress.com/index.ph...ent&Itemid=135
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              http://www.shreveporttimes.com/artic...draft-prospect
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              no one finds it troubling that we drafted a guy who got a DUI at age 17?
              Not particularly. Young people make dumb mistakes. If he does it again, then I'd be concerned.

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              • #8
                Our "athlete" pick ran a 7.33? And his best time was a hand-timed 6.90?

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                • #9
                  A lot of these guys have had trouble in the past. Not worried at all.
                  Christian Yelich
                  LF, Greensboro Grasshoppers
                  12/5/1991 - 19 years old


                  .299/.375/.461/.836
                  100-334, 24 2B, 0 3B, 10 HR, 38 BB, 74 SO, 26 SB (4 CS)

                  ------------------------------------

                  Last 10 Games:
                  .394/.512/.697/1.155

                  Last Update: 7/27/2011

                  Comment


                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Polky View Post
                    saw on an LSU message board that he got a DWI at age 17. Can't find a baseball site that mentions it but:



                    http://www.bossierpress.com/index.ph...ent&Itemid=135
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                    http://www.shreveporttimes.com/artic...draft-prospect
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                    no one finds it troubling that we drafted a guy who got a DUI at age 17?
                    Would it be better if he got a DUI at age 23? Is this because he got in trouble or because he was drinking before he was of legal age to drink?

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Madman81 View Post
                      Our "athlete" pick ran a 7.33? And his best time was a hand-timed 6.90?
                      Athlete as in he has played other sports,not just a baseball guy

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                      • #12
                        Okay, but what kind of athlete pick can't run for shit?

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                        • #13
                          Stanton?

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                          • #14
                            Not seeing that anywhere in this thread

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by Erick View Post
                              Stanton?
                              Yeah doubt Stanton could run under 7.

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