The consensus top talent available in this year's draft, Stephen Strasburg has been nothing short of dominant for the Aztecs this season.
Golden Spikes Award 2009 Semifinalists
Stephen Strasburg
WINNERPitcher, San Diego State![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/efabyrtkoz5j2jmoinmp.jpg 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/efabyrtkoz5j2jmoinmp.jpg 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/efabyrtkoz5j2jmoinmp.jpg 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/efabyrtkoz5j2jmoinmp.jpg 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/efabyrtkoz5j2jmoinmp.jpg 372w)
Dustin Ackley
FINALISTFirst Baseman/Outfielder, North Carolina![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/vxo2qsbjnh2o1nwhwfc2.jpg 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/vxo2qsbjnh2o1nwhwfc2.jpg 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/vxo2qsbjnh2o1nwhwfc2.jpg 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/vxo2qsbjnh2o1nwhwfc2.jpg 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/vxo2qsbjnh2o1nwhwfc2.jpg 372w)
With an impressive junior season and a batting average above .400 once again, Dustin Ackley was named 2009 ACC Player of the Year.
Mike Leake
FINALISTPitcher, Arizona State![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/sfnyoc06re5krvgiotvb.png 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/sfnyoc06re5krvgiotvb.png 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/sfnyoc06re5krvgiotvb.png 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/sfnyoc06re5krvgiotvb.png 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/sfnyoc06re5krvgiotvb.png 372w)
Despite tough competition in the Pac-10, Mike Leake has been dominant on the hill this year, swarming the Division I leaderboards.
Kent Matthes
FINALISTOutfielder, Alabama![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/nilhmgtzviz87fzrylfm.jpg 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/nilhmgtzviz87fzrylfm.jpg 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/nilhmgtzviz87fzrylfm.jpg 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/nilhmgtzviz87fzrylfm.jpg 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/nilhmgtzviz87fzrylfm.jpg 372w)
SEC Player of the Year Kent Matthes has exploded onto the scene this year to cap a noteworthy career at Alabama.
A.J. Morris
FINALISTPitcher, Kansas State![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/v9gruhpbrcd7kiv0zhfy.jpg 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/v9gruhpbrcd7kiv0zhfy.jpg 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/v9gruhpbrcd7kiv0zhfy.jpg 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/v9gruhpbrcd7kiv0zhfy.jpg 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/v9gruhpbrcd7kiv0zhfy.jpg 372w)
A.J. Morris began his senior season with a bang, winning all of his first 11 starts and showing no signs of letting up.
Eric Arnett
Pitcher, Indiana![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/sfnyoc06re5krvgiotvb.png 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/sfnyoc06re5krvgiotvb.png 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/sfnyoc06re5krvgiotvb.png 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/sfnyoc06re5krvgiotvb.png 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/sfnyoc06re5krvgiotvb.png 372w)
Intimidating opposing hitters from the mound with a 6-foot-5 build, Eric Arnett has been a force this season, racking up 11 wins.
Buddy Bauman
Pitcher, Missouri State![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/rohak5ugnozwa852belp.jpg 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/rohak5ugnozwa852belp.jpg 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/rohak5ugnozwa852belp.jpg 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/rohak5ugnozwa852belp.jpg 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/rohak5ugnozwa852belp.jpg 372w)
The Missouri Valley Conference's Pitcher of the Year, Buddy Baumann led the conference in both victories and strikeouts.
Kyle Bellamy
Pitcher, Miami![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/sfnyoc06re5krvgiotvb.png 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/sfnyoc06re5krvgiotvb.png 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/sfnyoc06re5krvgiotvb.png 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/sfnyoc06re5krvgiotvb.png 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/sfnyoc06re5krvgiotvb.png 372w)
Kyle Bellamy transitioned from a setup role to become the University of Miami's closer in 2009 and rose to the challenge.
Daniel Bibona
Pitcher, UC Irvine![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/sfnyoc06re5krvgiotvb.png 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/sfnyoc06re5krvgiotvb.png 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/sfnyoc06re5krvgiotvb.png 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/sfnyoc06re5krvgiotvb.png 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/sfnyoc06re5krvgiotvb.png 372w)
UC-Irvine is the No. 1 ranked Division I baseball team in the country, and staff ace Daniel Bibona is a huge reason why.
Bryce Brentz
Outfielder/Pitcher, Middle Tennessee![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/sfnyoc06re5krvgiotvb.png 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/sfnyoc06re5krvgiotvb.png 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/sfnyoc06re5krvgiotvb.png 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/sfnyoc06re5krvgiotvb.png 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/sfnyoc06re5krvgiotvb.png 372w)
Following a prolific debut with Middle Tennessee State in 2008, Bryce Brentz led Division I in batting average and slugging percentage.
Louis Coleman
Pitcher, LSU![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/sfnyoc06re5krvgiotvb.png 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/sfnyoc06re5krvgiotvb.png 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/sfnyoc06re5krvgiotvb.png 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/sfnyoc06re5krvgiotvb.png 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/sfnyoc06re5krvgiotvb.png 372w)
Louis Coleman declined to sign as Washington's 14th-round pick in the 2008 Draft and returned to LSU to emerge as the Tigers' ace in 2009.
Chris Dominguez
Third Baseman, Louisville![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/sfnyoc06re5krvgiotvb.png 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/sfnyoc06re5krvgiotvb.png 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/sfnyoc06re5krvgiotvb.png 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/sfnyoc06re5krvgiotvb.png 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/sfnyoc06re5krvgiotvb.png 372w)
A 2008 Draft pick and Cape Cod League home-run king, Chris Dominguez returned to Louisville and earned Big East Player of the Year honors.
Josh Fellhauer
Outfielder, Cal State Fullerton![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/sfnyoc06re5krvgiotvb.png 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/sfnyoc06re5krvgiotvb.png 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/sfnyoc06re5krvgiotvb.png 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/sfnyoc06re5krvgiotvb.png 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/sfnyoc06re5krvgiotvb.png 372w)
The Titans' everyday center fielder, Josh Fellhauer had a great all-around season, fueling Cal State-Fullerton with speed, gap power and defense.
Kyle Gibson
Pitcher, Missouri![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/euzricrvvrjy1znzxa6v.jpg 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/euzricrvvrjy1znzxa6v.jpg 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/euzricrvvrjy1znzxa6v.jpg 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/euzricrvvrjy1znzxa6v.jpg 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/euzricrvvrjy1znzxa6v.jpg 372w)
Kyle Gibson's excellent junior campaign has flown under the radar as the 6-foot-6 righty from Indiana was named to the 2009 All-Big 12 First Team.
Jason Kipnis
Outfielder, Arizona State![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/sfnyoc06re5krvgiotvb.png 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/sfnyoc06re5krvgiotvb.png 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/sfnyoc06re5krvgiotvb.png 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/sfnyoc06re5krvgiotvb.png 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/sfnyoc06re5krvgiotvb.png 372w)
Jason Kipnis turned down an offer from San Diego after being drafted in the fourth round last summer, and it looks like the strategy was a good idea.
Marc Krauss
Infielder/Outfielder, Ohio![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/xfijsk8tg66urs47mu32.jpg 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/xfijsk8tg66urs47mu32.jpg 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/xfijsk8tg66urs47mu32.jpg 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/xfijsk8tg66urs47mu32.jpg 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/xfijsk8tg66urs47mu32.jpg 372w)
Marc Krauss was poised for a breakout junior season, and he delivered by raking all spring, leading the conference in both home runs and RBIs.
Justin Marks
Pitcher, Louisville![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/sfnyoc06re5krvgiotvb.png 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/sfnyoc06re5krvgiotvb.png 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/sfnyoc06re5krvgiotvb.png 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/sfnyoc06re5krvgiotvb.png 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/sfnyoc06re5krvgiotvb.png 372w)
Justin Marks was unanimously selected as the Big East Preseason Pitcher of the Year, and he delivered an excellent season for Louisville.
Bryan Marquez
Second Baseman, New Mexico State![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/lq0i4t3cyqe0ozdtoaei.jpg 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/lq0i4t3cyqe0ozdtoaei.jpg 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/lq0i4t3cyqe0ozdtoaei.jpg 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/lq0i4t3cyqe0ozdtoaei.jpg 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/lq0i4t3cyqe0ozdtoaei.jpg 372w)
Bryan Marquez offers an uncommon combination of excellent hitting and middle-infield defense that has helped New Mexico State to a 41-15 record.
Deck McGuire
Pitcher, Georgia Tech![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/owhfqrgy9ru59zakkm2j.jpg 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/owhfqrgy9ru59zakkm2j.jpg 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/owhfqrgy9ru59zakkm2j.jpg 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/owhfqrgy9ru59zakkm2j.jpg 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/owhfqrgy9ru59zakkm2j.jpg 372w)
Deck McGuire was recognized as a Freshman All-American for his 8-1 record and 3.46 ERA as the Yellow Jackets' mid-week starter last year.
Tommy Mendonca
Third Baseman, Fresno State![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/sfnyoc06re5krvgiotvb.png 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/sfnyoc06re5krvgiotvb.png 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/sfnyoc06re5krvgiotvb.png 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/sfnyoc06re5krvgiotvb.png 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/sfnyoc06re5krvgiotvb.png 372w)
Tommy Mendonca is best known for his heroics in last year's College World Series, in which he hit four home runs and was named the Most Outstanding Player.
Josh Phegley
Catcher, Indiana![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/sfnyoc06re5krvgiotvb.png 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/sfnyoc06re5krvgiotvb.png 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/sfnyoc06re5krvgiotvb.png 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/sfnyoc06re5krvgiotvb.png 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/sfnyoc06re5krvgiotvb.png 372w)
Recently ranked the No. 2 draft-eligible college catcher by Baseball America, Josh Phegley was second in batting average in Division 1 last year.
Rich Poythress
First Baseman, Georgia![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/jh3qvfz4zpolhxjkpsgi.jpg 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/jh3qvfz4zpolhxjkpsgi.jpg 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/jh3qvfz4zpolhxjkpsgi.jpg 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/jh3qvfz4zpolhxjkpsgi.jpg 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/jh3qvfz4zpolhxjkpsgi.jpg 372w)
Rich Poythress is a pure hitter who offers outstanding power and excellent plate discipline, with a bat on par with the other top sluggers in college baseball.
Brooks Raley
Outfielder/Pitcher, Texas A&M![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/h161ybzfuavelsokiepv.jpg 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/h161ybzfuavelsokiepv.jpg 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/h161ybzfuavelsokiepv.jpg 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/h161ybzfuavelsokiepv.jpg 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/h161ybzfuavelsokiepv.jpg 372w)
Brooks Raley has been successful on more than 80 percent of his steal attempts, and runs a 6.6 on the 60-yard dash to go along with an average well above .300.
Addison Reed
Pitcher, San Diego State![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/gpb641omyk13cozx5wr3.jpg 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/gpb641omyk13cozx5wr3.jpg 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/gpb641omyk13cozx5wr3.jpg 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/gpb641omyk13cozx5wr3.jpg 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/gpb641omyk13cozx5wr3.jpg 372w)
Once a slugging first baseman, Addison Reed was moved as a freshman to the bullpen, where he has flourished as a dominant closer with a D-1 best 17 saves.
Anthony Rendon
Third Baseman, Rice![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/nxantrbrmhss1gaxzfgn.jpg 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/nxantrbrmhss1gaxzfgn.jpg 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/nxantrbrmhss1gaxzfgn.jpg 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/nxantrbrmhss1gaxzfgn.jpg 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/nxantrbrmhss1gaxzfgn.jpg 372w)
Anthony Rendon, the sole freshman semifinalist for the 2009 Golden Spikes Award, has certainly made his a name that won't soon be forgotten by fans and scouts alike.
Tony Sanchez
Catcher, Boston College![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/ypwvypzyf4hmu8h7z9kj.jpg 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/ypwvypzyf4hmu8h7z9kj.jpg 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/ypwvypzyf4hmu8h7z9kj.jpg 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/ypwvypzyf4hmu8h7z9kj.jpg 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/ypwvypzyf4hmu8h7z9kj.jpg 372w)
Tony Sanchez, the top-rated catcher in the 2009 Draft according to Baseball America, emerged as a premier player during his junior season for Boston College.
Angelo Songco
Outfielder, Loyola Marymount![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/u0i7dfcangmvstgv04jf.jpg 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/u0i7dfcangmvstgv04jf.jpg 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/u0i7dfcangmvstgv04jf.jpg 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/u0i7dfcangmvstgv04jf.jpg 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/u0i7dfcangmvstgv04jf.jpg 372w)
Angelo Songco offers plus power from the left side of the plate without abandoning his ability to make contact, terrorizing West Coast Conference pitching.
Alex White
Pitcher, North Carolina![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/a0yekozjd7zqslu6o1re.jpg 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/a0yekozjd7zqslu6o1re.jpg 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/a0yekozjd7zqslu6o1re.jpg 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/a0yekozjd7zqslu6o1re.jpg 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/a0yekozjd7zqslu6o1re.jpg 372w)
Alex White mixed a fastball that touches 94, a filthy slider, a solid curveball and changeup, and prototypical pitcher's body into a strong performance in his junior season for North Carolina.
Alex Wimmers
Pitcher, Ohio State![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/sfnyoc06re5krvgiotvb.png 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/sfnyoc06re5krvgiotvb.png 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/sfnyoc06re5krvgiotvb.png 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/sfnyoc06re5krvgiotvb.png 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/sfnyoc06re5krvgiotvb.png 372w)
Alex Wimmers was the go-to option in the Buckeyes' bullpen as a freshman in 2008. This year, the sophomore won the Saturday starter job and ran with it.
J.T. Wise
Catcher/Infielder, Oklahoma![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/sfnyoc06re5krvgiotvb.png 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/sfnyoc06re5krvgiotvb.png 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/sfnyoc06re5krvgiotvb.png 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/sfnyoc06re5krvgiotvb.png 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/sfnyoc06re5krvgiotvb.png 372w)
J.T. Wise, an Oklahoma senior, put together a great season for the Sooners mostly playing catcher.