The NCAA baseball tournament begins with 16 double-elimination regionals, with seeded hosting teams highlighted as strong viewing targets. Roman Martin of UCLA is a 6'2" third baseman likely to be listed as a shortstop, posting a .336/.452/.536 line with seven homers in 56 games, with scouting notes emphasizing fastball power. Tyler Bell of Kentucky is a switch-hitting shortstop with prior second-round draft experience, recognized as a top prospect but not yet elite in any single tool. Eric Becker and AJ Gracia of Virginia offer infield and outfield power profiles, with Becker posting a 1.053 OPS and 24 home runs and Gracia showing 43 career homers and a strong BB/K rate. The Braves hold the eighth-highest draft pool next July, making these prospects especially relevant.
"If you're not familiar, this weekend there will be 16 double elimination regionals. The seeded/hosting teams are all a good watch, and we'll lay out who to watch here."
"Tyler Bell is a shortstop that was already drafted in the second round. Baseball America has him at #15, while MLB's list has him #4. The USA team veteran has played all over the infield. He's a switchhitter with power. The only downside is that while he does everything well, he is not elite right now in any of them. No matter, bar a disaster he'll make it to the Show."
"Eric Becker is a shortstop (that will be a pattern here) who has also played with Team USA. The tall lefty has a career 1.053 OPS and 24 home runs. Baseball America has him #22. AJ Gracia is a lefty outfielder with some pop as well. 43 career home runs, 1.032 OPS, and a 150/125 BB/K rate. Baseball America has him #10, which might be right in that sweet spot for the Braves."
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