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Message: [QUOTE="kris1, post: 2742377, member: 1840"] I always had a feeling Winkel was going to college. He was going to have to be a first day draft pick and be offered a significant signing bonus to get him to pass on college. It takes 5-10 years for draft picks to pan out. Personally, I think he is a kid that will get better in college. Defensively, he’s pretty much pro ready. He still has room to fill out physically and develop more power offensively. When the team that I heard was highest on him took another catcher, I think it solidified him as a Husky. I would not be surprised if he is the starting catcher next season (even if Susi returns). What he adds defensively can have a huge impact. I could see Susi filling the Designated Hitter role. I just don’t see Susi as a catcher at the pro level. Given his defensive limitation, he would have to be a guy that hits for average with a little pop. He can hit for average, but hasn’t shown that pop at the collegiate level. [/QUOTE]