June 5, 201213 yr Just that little 30 second clip, Hawkins looks impressive. Seems like a beast already size wise.... I like it
June 5, 201213 yr Kevin Mitchell comparisions, this guy is a right fielder, big strong body good build, nice gamble by the sox
June 5, 201213 yr QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jun 4, 2012 -> 07:37 PM) What does Keith Law think? I am sure he will downgrade it..............Screw Law.
June 5, 201213 yr What does Keith Law think? Dropping him 20 notches on his top prospect list as we speak.
June 5, 201213 yr I was cringing as he did that back flip. Like the fact that he'll have a plus outfield arm. Not sure if he can stay in CF, but I think Mitchell will be there, so hopefully that power continues to develop (obviously he's got good power now and it should only get better) and we see him in RF for a long time. The dude is strong.
June 5, 201213 yr QUOTE (Soxfest @ Jun 4, 2012 -> 07:38 PM) I like the pick better than Mitchell and Walker. He was also taken way higher than either of them.
June 5, 201213 yr QUOTE (JoshPR @ Jun 4, 2012 -> 06:39 PM) Kevin Mitchell comparisions, this guy is a right fielder, big strong body good build, nice gamble by the sox and our new emergency pitcher!
June 5, 201213 yr QUOTE (DirtySox @ Jun 4, 2012 -> 07:37 PM) Dude is a physical specimen. He will assuredly grow out of CF. Absolutely a future RF. Extremely, extremely raw, so people here are gonna have to be patient and can't stress this enough.. is only 18. Sox are definitely going pitcher with their next pick.
June 5, 201213 yr Churchill: Hawkins, blessed with plus bat speed and strength and good athleticism, has the upside of a 30-35 homer slugger. But he's rare in that he could also develop into .300 hitter who gets on base, drawing some comparisons to some of the better current outfielders in baseball, including Matt Kemp. He's an average runner, perhaps slightly above average, and he plays a good right field. Hawkins is a different type of player than what the White Sox have been on the past several years, but he may be their No. 1 prospect the second he puts pen to paper on a contract.
June 5, 201213 yr QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jun 4, 2012 -> 07:40 PM) I was cringing as he did that back flip. Like the fact that he'll have a plus outfield arm. Not sure if he can stay in CF, but I think Mitchell will be there, so hopefully that power continues to develop and we see him in RF for a long time. The dude is strong. Plus arm. Best in the system already. Projects to RF IMO
June 5, 201213 yr I don't follow the amateur guys NEARLY as much, so I'm no expert, but I liked the guys skillset from the short clips, for sure. I like it
June 5, 201213 yr QUOTE (SoxAce @ Jun 4, 2012 -> 06:41 PM) Absolutely a future RF. Extremely, extremely raw, so people here are gonna have to be patient and can't stress this enough.. is only 18. Sox are definitely going pitcher with their next pick. Trade him!
June 5, 201213 yr Chicago White Sox @whitesox Hawkins was recommended by #WhiteSox scout Keith Staab #MLBDraft
June 5, 201213 yr The more I read about this kid, the more I like him. Now if Giolito can just drop to 48 haha
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