In 2011, Cole Frenzel hit .346 (sixth-best in the PAC-10) while playing first base for the Arizona Wildcats; his OBP (.461) was the highest in the PAC-10, 35 points higher than the runner-up; however, his slugging percentage was only .465. Further, in 228 at bats, he struck out four more times than he walked, striking out 35 times (15% of his at bats). Drafted seventh by the Mets in 2011, Frenzel is seeking over-slot dollars to sign. Based on his stats, he appears worth an over-slot investment.
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More on Ryan Hutson
The following information on Ryan Hutson is from the UTSA website:
Hutson ranks among UTSA’s all-time top 10 in five offensive categories: home runs (48/first), runs scored (165/third), RBIs (153/fourth), hits (218/eighth) and batting average (.320/t-10th). He also recorded 411 total bases, which translated to a .604 slugging percentage. He was a three-time All-Southland selection, including first-team honors in 2010.
Ryan Hutson
Ryan Hutson started at first base in the GCL Mets opener yesterday. Hutson batted sixth and went hitless in four at bats.
The Mets drafted him in the 36th round in 2011 out of The University Of Texas At San Antonio where, in 2011, he hit .342 and had a .625 slugging percentage. That was comparable to his 2010 numbers of .348 (BA) and .641 (SP), and his 2009 numbers of .343 (BA) and .719 (SP).
My question: Why was a player with those consistent hitting stats not drafted until round 36?
Mets Sign Jared West
The Mets have signed Jared West as a college free agent from Stephen F. Austin University and assigned him to the GCL Mets. In 2011, West had a 7-3 record and a 3.08 ERA. In 79 innings, the righty struck out 58 batters and walked just 38. Opponents hit .272 against him. That’s much better than his 201o stats. Then, he finished the season with a 7.13 ERA, yielding 72 hits in 53 innings. Opponents hit .340 against him. That season he had control problems: he walked 37 while striking out 26.
His twin brother, Jason, pitched for the same team and was not drafted either in 2011. Both brothers received honorable mentions for the 2011 All-Southland Conference Baseball Teams.
Now, Jason West is pitching for the Willmar Stingers of the Northwoods League, a summer league. In 10 innings of work over nine games, he has a 1.80 ERA and 15 strikeouts.
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