ORUalum Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 from a quick scan of some of the state projections at perfectgame.org it looks like ORU has a couple names to watch in the first 10 rounds. State Preview: Oklahoma The state’s third major Division I program, Oral Roberts (33-20), finds itself in the very familiar position of entering the Summit League playoffs as the No. 1 seed, knowing that all it needs to do is win the tournament to gain an NCAA tournament berth. Should the Golden Eagles prevail, it would be their 14th consecutive NCAA appearance. From a draft standpoint, though, ORU’s impact will be minimal in the early rounds. GROUP TWO (Projected HIGH-Round Draft / Rounds 4-10) 18. SEAN JOHNSON, rhp, Oral Roberts University (Sr.) SR sign; went 4-2, 2.85 in set-up role, capable of closing; power arm with 90-94 FB, + feel for CU/command. OK Link State Preview: Arkansas But an obscure junior college, Arkansas Baptist, has a potential five-tool talent in outfielder Kentrell Hill, who had local scouts buzzing this spring. An Oral Roberts recruit, Hill hit .401-11-49 with 35 stolen bases. PROSPECT ON THE RISE: Kentrell Hill, of, Arkansas Baptist JC: Hill is an Arkansas native who attended Cisco (Texas) JC as a freshman, before transferring back to his home state as a sophomore. He’s an excellent athlete with superior speed and defensive skills in center field, and his rapidly-emerging offensive skills could make him a draft-day surprise. GROUP TWO (Projected HIGH-Round Draft / Rounds 4-10) 3. KENTRELL HILL, of, Arkansas Baptist JC (So.) + CF/leadoff tools with 6.48 speed, ++ range, strong arm; solid bat speed (.401-11-49, 35 SB); ORU signee. ARK Link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORUalum Posted June 7, 2011 Author Share Posted June 7, 2011 Round 7 - Pick 226 - Oak Blake Treinen (SDSU) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORUalum Posted June 7, 2011 Author Share Posted June 7, 2011 Round 10 - Pick 327 - SF Kentrell Hill (Ark Baptist) ORU signee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORUalum Posted June 7, 2011 Author Share Posted June 7, 2011 Round 23 - Pick 704 - LAD Garrett Bolt (WIU) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORUTex Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 According to the MLB.com draft tracker, ORU has not had anyone picked through the first 30 rounds. I presume someone will take a shot on Sean Johnson today. NAIA power Oklahoma City University has had 3 players chosen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parker228 Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 Nick Baligod picked in 40th round, #1219, to Toronto Blue Jays. Congrats, Nick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORUalum Posted June 8, 2011 Author Share Posted June 8, 2011 when was the last draft it took 40 rounds before ORU had a player picked? all the more impressive what they accomplished this year. congrats to nick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmh8286 Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 when was the last draft it took 40 rounds before ORU had a player picked? all the more impressive what they accomplished this year. congrats to nick. My thoughts exactly Alum. I'm a little surprised Nick went before Chris Elder. Hopefully Chris will be picked up soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theeagleman5 Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 Hard to believe Johnson and Elder haven't been selected.....Phillies selected two of Sunny's OU pitchers in back to back rounds yesterday..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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