Chisoxfn Posted June 6, 2004 Share Posted June 6, 2004 Four Draft and Follow Picks Sign By Jason Gage June 5, 2004 FutureSox.com The Chicago White Sox have come to terms with four draft and follow selections from the 2003 amateur draft. A draft and follow selection is when you draft a junior college player and then let them play their next season with that junior college team. Once the season is up then you must come to terms with the player otherwise they can re-enter the draft. Rolando Acosta (SS), Eric Everly (LHP), Dustin Shaffer (SS), and Brandon Johnson (2nd) were the four picks the Sox came to terms with. They were drafted in consecutive rounds with Acosta being taken in the 41st round and Johnson in the 44th round. Below is a little info on each player that was written in FutureSox’s 2003 Draft Review: Roland Acosta – SS – Pima Community College Acosta was born o¬n April 13, 1983 and is a 5'11" 170 pound right-hander. Much like first round pick Brian Anderson, the White Sox have had plenty of opportunities to see him play as the Sox training facilities are in nearby Tucson. He is a classic late round pick, athletic, raw, and a draft-and-follow candidate. Pima Community College is the alma mater (as much as a JC can be) of several major leaguers, including Erubiel Durazo. Eric Everly – LHP – Olney Central Junior College (Pictured Above) The White Sox must really want Eric Everly, as this was the 2nd time he was drafted by the Sox. In his first year at Olney Central Junior College, Everly showed a good K:IP ratio, and continued that success with the Waterloo Bucks, who play in the Northwoods League. Could be a candidate for draft-and-follow. Dustin Shaffer – SS - St. Catharine Shaffer was sent to St. Catharine junior college to play a season. He is a speedy shortstop prospect who stole 38 bases in 39 attempts this season. However, he doesn't appear to have the ability to play shortstop and will likely move to the outfield, with center being the most likely destination. Brandon Johnson – L/R – 2nd – Crowder College (Freshman) Brandon Johnson is a freshman at Crowder College, who played his high school baseball at Glynn Academy in Brunswick Georgia. As a freshman it is likely that he is a draft and follow candidate. Johnson, like many latter round picks, doesn't have good odds to be a major leaguer, and will likely be a tough sign, simply because the odds are stacked against him and the money isn't there. Plus he has the leverage of being able to play another three years of baseball at the collegiate level, trying to improve his draft status. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSGuy406 Posted June 6, 2004 Share Posted June 6, 2004 What time does the draft start? And, I can listen in on MLB.com, correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palehosefan Posted June 6, 2004 Share Posted June 6, 2004 Speaking of the draft, it looks like the Padres are looking at Matt Bush as the #1 now. I wonder who it will be tomorrow? :-P This from mlb.com "Join us Monday for exclusive coverage of the 2004 First Year Player Draft. We'll have every pick of every round beginning at 12:50 p.m. ET." This page should allow you to listen to it, I hope its free because I'm gonna be listening. http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/mlb/radio/mlb_radio_index.jsp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danman31 Posted June 7, 2004 Share Posted June 7, 2004 MLB.com will have a free streaming video show beginning at 11:50 Central Time with the draft itself starting at noon.Story about webcast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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