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VICTOR ROACHE
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OF, Georgia Southern University
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Age: 20 Born: September 17, 1991 Height: 6′ 1″ Weight: 235 Bats: Right Throws: Right Class: Junior
Level: NCAA
Advisor: N/A Links: |
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SCOUTING REPORT
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| Roache had a strong sophomore year with Georgia Southern. Despite the NCAA switching over to the new BBCOR bats, which suppressed offense around the country, Roache managed to hit 30 home runs, leading Division I baseball, and reaching a mark that hadn’t been touched since 2003. The power is what drives Roache’s value, and what makes him a potential top ten pick. His defensive skills aren’t strong, with average speed and an average arm, fitting him in to the profile as a left fielder. His value will be primarily driven by his bat, not only during his junior year, but throughout his pro career. Looking at his 2011 season, there seems to be little concern about his hitting abilities. However, Roache struggled in the wooden bat Cape Cod league over the summer, with most of his struggles coming as a result of chasing breaking balls. That will be something to watch in 2012, although it wasn’t an issue in 2011 when Roache struck out 18% of the time. The Pirates aren’t exactly loaded with power hitters, whether that’s at the major league level or throughout the minor league system. That will make Roache a very appealing candidate for the number eight overall pick, and will definitely put him near the top of Pirates fans’ wish lists. Roache’s value is all based on his bat, but if he repeats his 2011 hitting numbers in 2012 he will make a strong case as a top ten pick. |
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PREVIOUS DRAFT HISTORY
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| 2009: Selected by the Detroit Tigers in the 25th round, 750th overall. |
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2012 DRAFT RANKINGS
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| Baseball America: #9 (2/2/2012) Jonathan Mayo: #10 (11/29/2011) |
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