Monday, March 22, 2010

Bobby Heck's Draft History

So Bobby Heck has the Astros back on the right path to player development and building through strong drafts. What trends can we see through his two drafts with the Astros? (Keep in mind, this is not based on who signed, these are draftees only)

2009







PositionTotal #HSColl
Infielders1569
Outfielders936
Catchers211
LHPs615
RHPs19712


2008







PositionTotal #HSColl
Infielders826
Outfielders1147
Catchers835
LHPs13310
RHPs1257


Total








PositionTotal #HSColl
Infielders23815
Outfielders20713
Catchers1046
LHPs19415
RHPs311219
Total1033568


50 of Bobby Heck's first 103 choices were pitchers, and we see that 34 of those 50 were college pitchers. Anyone else want to draw some more blood out of this turnip?