I agree.

Speaking of dominant lefties. Has anyone heard of Marco Simmons?

I dont know what games you saw but JHU defense struggled in my opinion. Do you have the DVDs from the series? I do, watch them, and you'll agree Angeloni is on the list.

Also, where is Dave Kahn's name on this list? Its like he didn't even start a game... No one knows about this dark horse. What a joke!

Could be that. Sounds like someone has some experience... Or it could be response to the mass e-mail thats been out. the one i responded to and fwd to some of my friends. Interesting theory tho...

Is this watch list determined mostly by scouts? coaches? what?

I spoke with a friend at Hopkins, a player/coach. Angeloni is expected to dominate this year. I learned that he was essentially thier number 1, pitching all of thier big matchups. Hopkins drew Adrian in the first round of the CWS... possibly a strategic move on the part of thier coach to save him.

Keep in mind that the poll is a vote and reflects peoples opinions of players, not necessary people analyzing all the players on the lists stats.

My opinion, Angeloni has the best stuff on that list having seen his velocity and slider first hand. I think Kitchens is the only other pitcher with a 90mph fastball except for lefty Matt Tone who i think has nice stuff as well.

He would have to have a huge improvement in ERA and Ks this year to be POY but from what i've gathered he has been a dominant pitcher with some inconsistent days. Still, when you demonstrate you can beat the best of the best, again and again, there is little room for doubt that he should, and needs to for Hopkins sake, repeat an undefeated season.

Also, his velocity has climbed with e/a off season. I voted for him as i am excited to see what he brings to the table this Spring. Rumored 92-94


NJAC attack... i will find out very early this season first hand

I play in the NJAC. I have seen and faced him severeal times over the summers and over the past 4 or 5 years as i have played with him at times. He throws low 90s and i have heard good things from coaches and scouts in recent months. Plus, it was a great pleasure watching him and Hopkins do well in in the World Series since i did not have the opportunity to be thier this past year.

I was surprised to see his era so high but with a 9-0 record, the season is indeed longer than 2 games so i would consider the other 7 he won as well, and more importantly his wins in the CWS i think he proved he will be one of the nations top pitchers.

Furthermore, i know hopkins has a huge following of dedicated fans that must be helping his vote. Iv had the unfortunate pleasure of having to bat against him at one of thier home games.