2009 BDPP Scouting Reports

Jiovanni Mier: 2009 Bowman Draft Picks and Prospects

BDPP84, Jiovanni Mier of the Houston Astros, Bowman Chrome Autograph

Buy or Sell: Buying Small Quantities

Projected Value: Medium to High(-)

Mier got about slot money when the Astros drafted him 21st overall as the first prep shortstop in the draft.  Mier signed quickly enough to get some AB’s in the Appy-League.  In the Appalachian League, he displayed all of the skills that made him a first round pick.  He hit for average, walked, displayed defense range and a lil’ bit o’ pop ( 7 Doubles, 6 Triples, 7 HR in 192 AB)

Unfortunately, Baseball America has already published their Houston Astros Top-10 list — so the prices, they’re on the rise.  Mier came in as the Astros second ranked prospect and should eventually surpass Castro (IMHO).

Mier was ranked as the top position prospect in the Appy league, but I’m taking it with a grain of salt.

Taking a look at the incredibly small sample size that’s his TriStar autographs, it’s not looking good.

Mier’s worth putting money into, as the potential’s there but the profits might not be. TheBaseballCube currently has his power rating at an 85, which is a bit misleading.  The kid’s a good hitter with plenty of room to develop power, but a lot of his value comes from his advanced fielding skills for a Highschooler.

The key with Mier along with guys like Andrus and Escobar for that matter is paying a price that doesn’t include their defensive hype as well.  He’ll definitely undergo a bump or two, so maybe now’s not the time to invest, but there will be a correct time…

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