True Blue LA - 2016 Dodgers 3rd-round draft pick, RHP Dustin MayWhere The Dodger Dogs Are Always Grilledhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/49563/truebluela_fav.png2016-06-20T17:26:08-07:00http://www.truebluela.com/rss/stream/116716912016-06-20T17:26:08-07:002016-06-20T17:26:08-07:00Dustin May signs his contract<h3 class="link-title"><a rel="nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/d_maydabeast/status/745042016975781889">Dustin May signs his&nbsp;contract</a></h3>
<div class="description"><p><p>Dodgers' third-round pick Dustin May officially signs his contract with the Dodgers.</p></p></div>
https://www.truebluela.com/2016/6/20/11984654/dustin-may-signs-his-contractEric Stephen2016-06-11T11:55:32-07:002016-06-11T11:55:32-07:00Dodgers reportedly reach deal with 3rd-round pick
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<p>The 2016 <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mlb-draft" class="sbn-auto-link">MLB Draft</a> is still going on, but the <a href="https://www.truebluela.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Dodgers</a> reportedly already have reached agreement with one of their top picks. Third-round selection Dustin May, a right-handed high school pitcher from Texas, has reportedly agreed to terms on a $1 million bonus, <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/jimcallisMLB/status/741625473181069312">per Jim Callis of MLB.com</a>.</p>
<p>The Dodgers have not commented nor have they reported any signings, which makes sense because the team won't announce any deals until the contract is signed and physical completed, which at the very least would likely take a few days.</p>
<p>A solid fastball, hitting 93-94 mph, a high spin rate, and <a target="_blank" href="http://www.truebluela.com/2016/6/10/11904774/mlb-draft-2016-dustin-may-dodgers-third-round?_ga=1.194572969.585467274.1464630106">a commitment to Texas Tech</a> give the 6'6 redhead a fair amount of leverage, which explains the reported bonus.</p>
<p>May was picked with the 101st overall selection in the draft, with <a target="_blank" href="http://www.truebluela.com/2016/6/7/11874580/mlb-draft-2016-dodgers-signing-bonus-pool">an allotted slot bonus of $590,800</a>. That puts the Dodgers $409,200 over slot at the moment, but that's not that big of a deal. For one thing, a number of their other 11 picks in the first 10 rounds will be under slot, leaving room to go over on other signings.</p>
<p>But let's say hypothetically that every other pick signed for exactly their slot amount. That won't happen, obviously, but even if it did the Dodgers' large bonus pool affords them some leeway. Their <a target="_blank" href="http://www.truebluela.com/2016/6/7/11874580/mlb-draft-2016-dodgers-signing-bonus-pool">total pool is $9,336,500</a>, and they can go up to but not quite five percent over without losing a draft pick as a penalty. That gives them another $466,824 to spend, which would only incur a 75-percent overage tax.</p>
<p>The overage amount of May's reported bonus <a target="_blank" href="http://www.truebluela.com/mlb-draft/2016/6/9/11879830/2016-mlb-draft-tracker-dodgers-picks?_ga=1.41999265.585467274.1464630106">fits well within that range</a>.</p>
https://www.truebluela.com/2016/6/11/11909862/dustin-may-bonus-dodgers-mlb-draft-2016-third-roundEric Stephen2016-06-10T21:04:23-07:002016-06-10T21:04:23-07:00Dustin May says hello<h3 class="link-title"><a rel="nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/d_maydabeast/status/741475784473206784">Dustin May says&nbsp;hello</a></h3>
<div class="description"><p><p>Dodgers third-round pick Dustin May gives his thanks for getting drafted.</p></p></div>
https://www.truebluela.com/2016/6/10/11908004/dustin-may-says-helloEric Stephen2016-06-10T12:28:46-07:002016-06-10T12:28:46-07:00Dustin May draft profile
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<p>Name: Dustin May</p>
<p>Selection: Third round, <a href="http://www.truebluela.com/2016/6/10/11904774/mlb-draft-2016-dustin-may-dodgers-third-round" target="_blank">pick 101</a></p>
<p>School: Northwest HS</p>
<p>Top 200 Ranking: <a href="http://www.truebluela.com/2016/6/6/11871138/mlb-draft-2016-top-prospects" target="_blank">109</a></p>
<h4>What he’s good at right now:</h4>
<p>May has risen up media boards after touch the mid 90’s and showing some feel for a plus breaking ball. May is tall and projectable, and according to MLB Pipeline, he was one of the better spin rate arms at the WWBAA Championships.</p>
<h4>What he can be good at in the future:</h4>
<p>May is tall and lean, with the chance to fill out and hold his plus velocity deep into starts. May flashes a plus breaking ball, a deep slider, but will need to find a consistent slot to keep the pitch from flattening out.</p>
<h4>What does he need to work on:</h4>
<p>Day’s mechanics aren’t consistent. His approach is arm heavy and he lands on a stiff front leg. I don’t mind the low ¾ slot, but May doesn’t repeat his slot consistently, which affects the sink on the fastball and the depth on his breaking ball. At 6’6 and under 200 lbs. May must also continue to add strength to his frame.</p>
<h4>Carry tool:</h4>
<p>May’s fastball that shows plus sink and run and velocity into the mid 90’s is his calling card. The slider could become plus as well, but consistently pitching effectively off his fastball will be key to moving up the ladder.</p>
<h4>Biggest weakness:</h4>
<p>Right now, just consistency, and that should come with work to clean up his mechanics. As a tall and lean pitcher, this is often the last piece to put in place, and the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.truebluela.com/">Dodgers</a> can afford patience to develop him.</p>
<h4>ETA:</h4>
<p>Though he has plenty of present stuff, May will require extra time to develop. If he has a solid debut in the Arizona League, he might earn the chance to start 2017 in Great Lakes, though he may be delayed for warmer weather in Extended Spring. Expect a cautious level by level approach, with 2020 being the earliest he might reach the major leagues.</p>
<h4>Realistic best case scenario:</h4>
<p>May has the potential to become a top of the rotation guy or elite reliever just as much as he has the potential to flameout in the California League. This makes it tough to project a realistic best case, but you can envision a number three starter with strikeout stuff and the size to pitch deep into ball games and seasons with the same stuff.</p>
<h4>Wrap:</h4>
<p>I was hoping for a gamble on upside in round two, so I’m pleasantly surprised to see it come in round three with a player I had ranked roughly to this value. I only gave four 45 graded players a 60 grade for ceiling, with May being one of them. If everything clicks, he’ll exceed that, but May has a lot of developing to do before he can realize his potential. Though Texas Tech has become a competitive college club, May should be signable here and a worthy gamble after a run of collegiate selections.</p>
https://www.truebluela.com/2016/6/10/11906058/dustin-may-2016-mlb-draft-profile-dodgers-third-roundDavid Hood2016-06-10T11:08:24-07:002016-06-10T11:08:24-07:00Dodgers draft high school RHP Dustin May in 3rd rd
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.truebluela.com/">Dodgers</a> started Friday by selecting Texas high school pitcher Dustin May with their third-round pick in the 2016 <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mlb-draft">MLB Draft</a>, with the 101st overall pick.</p>
<p>The 6'6 redhead right-hander pitched for Northwest High School in Justin, Texas, and has committed to play college ball at Texas Tech. He is the first player drafted out of his high school, though <a target="_blank" href="http://m.mlb.com/prospects/2016?list=draft">as MLB.com notes</a> his high school also produced <span>Tyler Collins</span>, who was drafted out of college.</p>
<p>May was rated No. 109 in <a href="http://www.truebluela.com/2016/6/6/11871138/mlb-draft-2016-top-prospects" target="_blank">David Hood's top 200 draft prospects</a>, ranked 117 in the <a href="http://www.baseballamerica.com/draft-preview/" target="_blank">Baseball America top 500</a>, and was No. 166 in <a href="http://m.mlb.com/prospects/2016?list=draft" target="_blank">the MLB Pipeline top 200</a>.</p>
<p>Baseball America noted that May "touches 93-94" and has "a potentially plus breaking ball with slider shape."</p>
<p>From <a href="http://m.mlb.com/prospects/2016?list=draft" target="_blank">MLB Pipeline</a>:</p>
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<p>He dealt at 90-93 mph and reached 95 at the outset of his senior season, and he still has room for additional projection. His fastball had one of the highest spin rates (2649 rpm) at the World Wood Bat Association World Championship in October, which translates into riding life that makes it hard to hit.</p>
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<p>The <a href="http://www.truebluela.com/2016/6/7/11874580/mlb-draft-2016-dodgers-signing-bonus-pool" target="_blank">slot bonus for the No. 101 pick is $590,800</a>.</p>
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