The Book on Tanner Scheppers
Prospect Info
Tanner Scheppers
Born 1/17/1987
RHP, TEX
A hot prospect before the 2008 draft, Scheppers fell to the Pirates (and, after not signing, the Rangers in 2009) due to concerns about an unusual (but non-structural) shoulder injury. He has big upside, but as he'll now be two years older than most college draftees before even starting pro play, his prospect status has taken a hit.
Ranking in ScoutingBook (3/15/2010): #83 
Ranking in Baseball America 2010: #42
Ranking in Baseball Prospectus: Unranked
Ranking in MiLB.com 2010 Season Preview: #39
Ranking from the Sporting News: Unranked
Ranking from ESPN: #78
Player Updates and Notes
The Rangers were unable to sign Scheppers as the deadline passed, which means he'll re-enter the draft next season. He'll probably play independent or international ball in the meantime to stay sharp, and as long as he's healthy, he should be a first round pick in 2009.
8/16/2008 by KDaddy
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