Draft Signings - Angels 2013

[John Smith]

Michael Hermosillo drafted by the Los Angels Angels of Anaheim with the 847th pick in the 28th round of the MLB Draft. The outfielder wouldn't release full terms of his contract, but did say it was worth more than $100,000 plus it guaranteed the worth of his football scholarship was paid for as well. Hermosillo was projected as a fifth to 10th-round pick, but he was told by Angels officials Thursday they likely wouldn’t draft him during those rounds Friday because they were targeting pitchers.

 

http://newstrib.com/main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=30&ArticleID=29487

http://www.news-gazette.com/blogs/recruting-wrap/2013-06/hermosillo-decides-pro-baseball.html

 

 

[John Smith]

26 787   Kirby Pellant     SS Ohio State    

 

 

Gary Pellant ‏@2jacks79 22h

Proud day watching my son sign his 1st professional contract.

 

 

[John Smith]

28

847

 

Michael Hermosillo

 

 

OF

Ottawa (Ill.) HS

Ill.

 

1. Michael Hermosillo ‏@mhermosillo10 14h

   Officially a Los Angeles Angel! Thank you Larry Corrigan and Joel Murrie for believing in me! #Angels #dreamchaser pic.twitter.com/RQtNnDfCz9

    

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2. Prep Baseball Report ‏@prepbaseball 17h

   IL: OF Michael Hermosillo (Ottawa HS) foregoes baseball and football scholarship to University of Illinois and signs with Angels.

[John Smith]

10 307 337 Grant Gordon     RHP Missouri State    

 

Thanks to vladdy#27

@Grant_G_35: It's official! So excited to get this going! #LAA http://t.co/QtDhLnOrQy

 

 

[Scott34]

Thank you for this thread, John.

[John Smith]

14 427   Riley Good     OF Texas-San Antonio Texas  

 

Riley Good ‏@Riley_Good1 15m

Officially an LA Angel! Truly blessed that my 2 brothers got to be a part of it! landry20 vic_21 http://instagram.com/p/acAUHrmQAj/

[John Smith]

11 337 389 Jonah Wesely     LHP Tracy (Calif.) HS

Calif.

 

I don't know he has signed, but this is his twitter bio:

 

Jonah Wesely @JonahWesely

I am a Professional Baseball Player for the Anaheim Angels.

[John Smith]

6 187 240 Harrison Cooney     RHP Florida Gulf Coast

 

Jim Callis ‏@jimcallisBA 6s

#Angels sign 6th-rder Harrison Cooney for $222,800. Florida Gulf Coast RHP, 90-95 & plus SL as RP, 90-92 & avg SL as SP. #mlbdraft

[jshep]

 

Jim Callis ‏@jimcallisBA

#Angels sign 6th-rder Harrison Cooney for $222,800. Florida Gulf Coast RHP, 90-95 & plus SL as RP, 90-92 & avg SL as SP. #mlbdraft

[John Smith]

12 367 256 Blake Goins     RHP Pearland (Texas) HS Texas  

 

Blake Goins ‏@Blake_Goins 7m

http://www.chron.com/neighborhood/pearland-sports/article/Pearland-s-Goins-flattered-by-Angels-attention-4594357.php â€¦

 

"I really am locked in on Texas and playing college baseball, but I'll see what the (Los Angeles) Angels have to say, and it will at the very least be great experience for down the road," he said.

[John Smith]

11 337 389 Jonah Wesely  LHP Tracy (Calif.) HS

 

"On Thursday afternoon Jonah Wesley will sign a contract with Angels ... Jonah quickly made the decision to bypass UCLA..."

 

Instagram.com/JonahWesely

[Dave Saltzer]

Thanks for all the updates. You are better than BA!

[John Smith]

5 157 211 Kyle McGowin     RHP Savannah State Ga.  

 

"McGowin, a junior, had the option of returning to Savannah State for his senior season, but on Sunday he said he will forgo his final year of eligibility and report to the Angels’ farm system."

 

http://www.27east.com/news/article.cfm/Sag-Harbor/13993/Kyle-McGowin-Drafted-In-Fifth-Round-By-Angels-On-Friday

 

Kyle McGowin Protected account @KyleMcGowin

Anaheim Angels Baseball Player

New York

[John Smith]

3 95 319 Keynan Middleton     RHP Lane (Ore.) CC Ore.  

 

Not a signing, but sounds good: “I cried like a baby at first,” Middleton said of his selection in the third round. “This is everything I ever wanted."

 

http://www.registerguard.com/rg/sports/29987132-75/round-middleton-overall-pitcher-third.html.csp

[Scott34]

Yep.  Middleton told me he will definitely sign.

[jshep]

11 337 389 Jonah Wesely  LHP Tracy (Calif.) HS

 

"On Thursday afternoon Jonah Wesley will sign a contract with Angels ... Jonah quickly made the decision to bypass UCLA..."

 

Instagram.com/JonahWesely

 

Awesome.

 

Wesely(along with Blake Goins, who sounds less likely) were the two guys I wasn't sure we would get deals done with.

[John Smith]

32 967   Michael Fish     OF Siena N.Y.  

 

Another Fish in the house: "Former Bethlehem and Siena star outfielder Mike Fish signed his contract with the Los Angeles Angels"

 

http://www.fox23news.com/sports/custom/localsports/story/Siena-Star-Mike-Fish-Signs-With-Angles/sb-lGcRJG0a-4k4VH5Eb2g.cspx

[Tyler]

11 337 389 Jonah Wesely  LHP Tracy (Calif.) HS

 

"On Thursday afternoon Jonah Wesley will sign a contract with Angels ... Jonah quickly made the decision to bypass UCLA..."

 

Instagram.com/JonahWesely

 

OMG!!! This one is HUGE guys. I thought he was a LOCK to sign with UCLA. **** yeah

[vladdy#27]

@ElEsteban09: I have officially decided to progress in my career and sign my professional contract. I would first like to thank FSU the staff and coaches.

8th round pick

[Brent Maguire]

11 337 389 Jonah Wesely  LHP Tracy (Calif.) HS

 

"On Thursday afternoon Jonah Wesley will sign a contract with Angels ... Jonah quickly made the decision to bypass UCLA..."

 

Instagram.com/JonahWesely

Sweet!

[Angel Oracle]

How does Wesley project ultimately?

[Second Base]

I see a lot of similarities between the size and stuff of Pat Corbin and Jonah Wesely.  Now this isn't to say he'll be Corbin.  The Angels minor league scouting was too stupid to realize the type of intelligent, gutsy LHP they had in Corbin when they had him, though to their credit at least they knew exactly who Tyler Skaggs was, but then again so did everyone else.  Jerry Dipoto and staff in Arizona knew Corbin had a real shot at developing into a solid, serviceable middle of the rotation type of lefty when they dealt for him. 

 

I like Wesely's mechanics, really simple, not a ton can go wrong.  He's really strong for pitcher, really quick arm.  Most arms as strong as his are prone to violent deliveries that can charge the ball up over 95 mph but usually have a shorter lifespan.  Wesely however shows intelligence beyond that of a normal high school pitcher.  He stays within himself, doesn't over extend or get too amped.  He comfortably sits 91-92, which is good for a lefty and I can see him adding 1-2 mph in the future.  His curveball is a thing of beauty and I know little about his change up except to say that I've read it has "life" or "depth"....one of those two. 

 

I think the Angels are wagering of his ability to live up to his potential as a solid, aggressive mid-rotation starter. 

[Tyler]

oh lawd. armchair scouts that take themselves that seriously are the worse.

[HaloMilliVanilli]

oh lawd. armchair scouts that take themselves that seriously are the worse.

What do you base your "armchair scout" comment on?  Just wondering how well you know Scotty, his background, and how he comes about his information.

[Tyler]

Who knows, but all of his credibility is lost with garbage like this '

The Angels minor league scouting was too stupid to realize the type of intelligent, gutsy LHP they had in Corbin when they had him,