Kim Contreras' three-part series of in-depth looks at three 2015 draftees concludes with this chapter on catcher Seby Zavala. The 12th round pick has some potential, and there's a lot to like here. She gets quotes from his high school and college coaches, his signing scout, and the White Sox front office.

 

She previously wrote similar articles on Corey Zangari and Jordan Stephens.

 

Kim Contreras' three-part series of in-depth looks at three 2015 draftees concludes with this chapter on catcher Seby Zavala. The 12th round pick has some potential, and there's a lot to like here. She gets quotes from his high school and college coaches, his signing scout, and the White Sox front office.

 

She previously wrote similar articles on Corey Zangari and Jordan Stephens.

 

 

This is a great profile by Kim. Will Zavala begin the season in Kannapolis this year?

 

after reading the article i am really stoke of the Z brothers. i like that nickname.

 

i never imagine this kid is sooo skilled at the "game" period.

 

great job.

Contreras has such a gift for writing. There is so much valuable stuff in there. I love reading about this kids baseball IQ. It should help him out a lot. Sounds like his big thing will be avoiding the injury bug, which he sounds like he has visit him a lot.

This is a great profile by Kim. Will Zavala begin the season in Kannapolis this year?

That's an interesting question. In addition to Zavala in the 12th, the Sox also drafted Casey Schroeder in the 8th round. On the one hand, Schroeder played in the slightly more advanced league and was taken as a higher bonus pick. On the other hand, Schroeder struggled in Great Falls with the bat, whereas Zavala was a monster offensively. Schroeder is considered the better defensive catcher, but Zavala did OK. Either could start in Kanny, or they may even have the two of them split time there at first and maybe DH some too.

 

That's an interesting question. In addition to Zavala in the 12th, the Sox also drafted Casey Schroeder in the 8th round. On the one hand, Schroeder played in the slightly more advanced league and was taken as a higher bonus pick. On the other hand, Schroeder struggled in Great Falls with the bat, whereas Zavala was a monster offensively. Schroeder is considered the better defensive catcher, but Zavala did OK. Either could start in Kanny, or they may even have the two of them split time there at first and maybe DH some too.

 

that is an interesting idea pretty much how the college teams does it, both will share catching duties and one will be a catcher and the other .... well as you mention.

 

the thing that i like now, with that added info on schroeder is the sox may be developing 2 really good prospects at catching and lets not forget that int'l player as well.

 

dang that makes the sox selecting zach collin this yr as not an option.

that is an interesting idea pretty much how the college teams does it, both will share catching duties and one will be a catcher and the other .... well as you mention.

 

the thing that i like now, with that added info on schroeder is the sox may be developing 2 really good prospects at catching and lets not forget that int'l player as well.

 

dang that makes the sox selecting zach collin this yr as not an option.

These things are not related. The White Sox aren't going to draft for organizational need any time in the first 10 rounds at least.

 

These things are not related. The White Sox aren't going to draft for organizational need any time in the first 10 rounds at least.

 

good point, i like to think and again this is my opinion, i see after the 3rd or 4th round. with that comp pick helping.