NL South Draft Review

Charlotte Knights
1: Douglas Gonzales, 2B
1: Victor Raines, P (from Minnesota for Lou Hall)
1: Quinn Carpenter, LF (from New Orleans for Miguel Saenz)
2: Victor Guerrero, P
3: Tarrik Rodgers, P
4: Todd Reynolds, LF
5: Phil Matsuzaka, CF

So Charlotte is another team that loaded up on first round picks, having their normal and two compensation picks. Douglas Gonzales was a great choice with the 22nd pick. He'll be an all star 2nd baseman during his career. As a switch hitter he has shown the ability to handle both handed pitchers, and has 40+ HR power to boot. Victor Raines looks like he'll be a good #3 or #4 starter. He has good control and splits, but his pitches leave something lacking. Quinn Carpenter is an interesting pick, is able to handle righties, and will slap the ball around and hope to leg out some infield singles. Victor Guerrero and Tarrik Rodgers are most likely a long relief type pitchers, or career AAA starters. They have decent control and average splits, but pitches, again are lacking. Todd Reynolds and Phil Matsuzaka are probably bound to come off the bench, with Reynolds having the possibility of starting in a pinch.
Grade:B

Charleston Chiefs
1: Harold Lincoln, P
2: Fergie Engle, 1B
3: Terry Edwards, P
4: Mike Nichols, P
5: Kory Sodowsky

Charleston's draft is marginally better than Richmonds draft. Harold Lincoln is at best a 4th/5th Starter. Engle has a good bat, but will struggle against righties. The rest of the pitchers draft are barely AA material as their control sucks big time.
Grade: C

Huntington Blazers
1: Jose Owen, P
2: Gerald Benson, P
3: Bo Perez, P
4: Vic Cobb, P
5: Carl Becker, P

So apparently Huntington wanted to stock up on some pitching. Jose Owen initially was the number 3 prospect when the computers generated the class, but his control was too low to warrant that position. Most likely a number 3 in the rotation. Gerald Benson was a good 2nd pick, and will most likely be a setup man in the future. Perez has a career as a possible long reliever while Cobb and Becker are minor leaguers.
Grade: B-

Jacksonville Hurricanes
1: Stewart Dixon, P
2: Jim Wesson, 2B
3: Sidney Park, P
4: Charles Saitou, 1B
5: Carl Charleston, P

Dixon was taken with the 12th pick, one earlier than Jose Owen was, and has a lot more upside than Owen. His control is roughly 40pts higher, and while his splits are a little lower, not significantly enough to hurt him too much. Most likely going to be a #2. Jim Wesson was drafted as a 2B but won't ever play that position in the Majors. He has a light bat, and because he won't be playing 2B, and subsequently loses value. Saitou is basically a carbon copy of Wesson with minor differences, and plays 1B. Again because he plays a position that relies less on defense you can usually find better options. Charleston was a good 5th round pick. He might struggle to stay healthy with an akward delivery that places strain on his arm, but if he manages to stay healthy he will be a decent reliever.
Grade:B