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BA AZ Top 10

rdf8585 — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:27:39 -0000

Not a whole lot here.... Schlereth is in DET as of yesterday and Parker is a goner until 2011.

http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/rankings/organization-top-10-prospects/2010/269226.html

TOP TEN PROSPECTS

1. Jarrod Parker, rhp

2. Bobby Borchering, 3b

3. A.J. Pollock, of

4. Brandon Allen, 1b

5. Daniel Schlereth, lhp

6. Chris Owings

7. Mike Belfiore, lhp

8. Marc Krauss, of

9. Ryan Wheeler, 1b

10. Collin Cowgill, of

BEST TOOLS

Best Hitter for Average A.J. Pollock

Best Power Hitter Bobby Borchering

Best Strike-Zone Discipline Ryan Wheeler

Fastest Baserunner Antonio Sepulveda

Best Athlete Keon Broxton

Best Fastball Jarrod Parker

Best Curveball Daniel Schlereth

Best Slider Jarrod Parker

Best Changeup Josh Collmenter

Best Control Bryan Augenstein

Best Defensive Catcher Rossmel Perez

Best Defensive Infielder Reynaldo Navarro

Best Infield Arm Pedro Ciriaco

Best Defensive Outfielder A.J. Pollock

Best Outfield Arm Jeremia Gomez

BP Twins Top 15

rdf8585 — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:09:30 -0000

http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=9826

Five-Star Prospects
1. Aaron Hicks, CF
2. Miguel Jean (Sano), SS
Four-Star Prospects
3. Ben Revere, OF
4. Wilson Ramos, C
5. Kyle Gibson, RHP
Three-Star Prospects
6. Angel Morales, OF
7. David Bromberg, RHP
8. Carlos Gutierrez, RHP
9. Danny Valencia, 3B
10. Joe Benson, OF
Two-Star Prospects
11. Billy Bullock, RHP

Four More:
12. Jeff Manship, RHP: This heady pitcher's skill set works better in long relief.
13. Tyler Robertson, LHP: A command-and-control lefty, he succeeds more on guile than stuff.
14. Adrian Salcedo, RHP: The Dominican product is long in size, command, and projection.
15. Rene Tosoni, OF: Hailing from Canada, Tosoni showed surprising pop in '09, but he profiles best as a fourth outfielder.

BP Angels Top 15

rdf8585 — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:12:16 -0000

http://baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=9820

Four-Star Prospects
1. Mike Trout, OF
2. Hank Conger, C
3. Jordan Walden, RHP
4. Trevor Reckling, LHP
5. Fabio Martinez, RHP
Three-Star Prospects
6. Garrett Richards, RHP
7. Peter Bourjos, CF
8. Randall Grichuk , LF
9. Tyler Skaggs, LHP
10. Jon Bachanov, RHP
11. Tyler Kehrer, LHP

Four More:
12. Chris Pettit, OF: This hitting machine is limited to a corner athletically, and a lack of power hurts him there.
13. Tyler Chatwood, RHP: An undersized righty, he can miss bats with plus velocity, but his secondary stuff and command need work.
14. Alex Amarista, 2B: The tiny Venezuelan won the Midwest League batting title, but he has questionable upside.
15. Mark Trumbo, 1B : His power dropped off in Double-A; as first-base prospect, he has to mash.

John Sickels' Top 15

1) Mike Trout, OF, Grade B+: On overall upside potential, has to rank number one but although I'd love additional performance data about his power development. A bit of a risk, but the upside is outstanding.

2) Hank Conger, C, Grade B+: I think a full breakout is possible in 2010. I like the bat, the glove is coming along, just hope he stays healthy.

3) Trevor Reckling, LHP, Grade B+: Needs to lower his walk rate, but I liked him a lot last year and he performed well as one of the youngest pitchers in Double-A.

4) Garrett Richards, RHP, Grade B: First-class stuff and command was much better in pro ball than in college ball.

5) Peter Bourjos, OF, Grade B-: Borderline B. Speed goes nicely with improved plate discipline.

6) Fabio Martinez, RHP, Grade B-: Great stuff with high strikeout rate, needs to lower walks and prove himself at higher levels.

7) Tyler Skaggs, LHP, Grade B- due to lack of experience, but supremely projectable.

8) Jordan Walden, RHP, Grade B-: tough to rank and grade due to '09 injury problems. If healthy he's a personal favorite, and dominated at times in the Texas League before getting hurt.

9) Jon Bachanov, RHP, Grade B-: Tommy John survivor drew raves in the Arizona Rookie League, showing sharp command of plus stuff. Just needs more experience.

10) Chris Pettit, OF, Grade B-: I think he can be a solid player but not a star.

11) Randal Grichuk, OF, Grade B-: borderline C+. Very strong power potential, but needs to make a lot of improvements with his plate discipline.

12) Trevor Bell, RHP, Grade C+: Forgotten prospect re-established himself in 2009. Does not have the upside of the other Grade C+s, but he's closer to being able to help. Didn't do great in the majors but deserves more chances.

13) Ryan Chaffee, RHP, Grade C+: High strikeout rate with very high GO/AO ratio. Needs to lower walks, big sleeper for '10.

14) Tyler Chatwood, RHP, Grade C+: Similar to Chaffee, gets strikeouts and grounders although not quite as extreme, also a sleeper if he can throw more strikes.

15) Jean Segura, 2B, Grade C+: Very young, fast, hit well in the Pioneer League, but has problems with injuries.

BA Dodgers Top 10

rdf8585 — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:48:54 -0000

http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/rankings/organization-top-10-prospects/2010/269238.html

TOP TEN PROSPECTS

1. Dee Gordon, ss

2. Chris Withrow, rhp

3. Aaron Miller, lhp

4. Ethan Martin, rhp

5. Josh Lindblom, rhp

6. Scott Elbert, lhp

7. Andrew Lambo, of

8. Ivan DeJesus Jr., ss

9. Trayvon Robinson, of

10. Allen Webster, rhp

BEST TOOLS

Best Hitter for Average Dee Gordon

Best Power Hitter Kyle Russell

Best Strike-Zone Discipline Jamie Hoffman

Fastest Baserunner Dee Gordon

Best Athlete Dee Gordon

Best Fastball Kenley Jansen

Best Curveball Ethan Martin

Best Slider Josh Lindblom

Best Changeup Scott Elbert

Best Control Tim Sexton

Best Defensive Catcher A.J. Ellis

Best Defensive Infielder Dee Gordon

Best Infield Arm Pedro Baez

Best Defensive Outfielder Scott Van Slyke

Best Outfield Arm Xavier Paul

BA SD Top 10

rdf8585 — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:43:34 -0000

TOP TEN PROSPECTS

1. Donavan Tate, of

2. Simon Castro, rhp

3. James Darnell, 3b

4. Jaff Decker, of

5. Logan Forsythe, 3b

6. Cory Luebke, lhp

7. Wynn Pelzer, rhp

8. Everett Williams, of

9. Edinson Rincon, 3b

10. Aaron Poreda, lhp

BEST TOOLS

Best Hitter for Average Jaff Decker

Best Power Hitter Matt Clark

Best Strike-Zone Discipline Logan Forsythe

Fastest Baserunner Luis Durango

Best Athlete Donavan Tate

Best Fastball Wynn Pelzer

Best Curveball Keyvius Sampson

Best Slider Wynn Pelzer

Best Changeup Jeremy Hefner

Best Control Chris Fetter

Best Defensive Catcher Luis Martinez

Best Defensive Infielder Beamer Weems

Best Infield Arm Lance Zawadzki

Best Defensive Outfielder Donavan Tate

Best Outfield Arm Rymer Liriano

http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/rankings/organization-top-10-prospects/2010/269205.html

Poll

Are you surprised Poreda is ranked 10th?

BA COL Top 10

rdf8585 — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:22:13 -0000

http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/rankings/organization-top-10-prospects/2010/269203.html

TOP TEN PROSPECTS

1. Tyler Matzek, lhp

2. Christian Friederich, lhp

3. Wilin Rosario, c

4. Jhoulys Chacin, rhp

5. Hector Gomez, ss

6. Eric Young Jr., 2b/of

7. Tim Wheeler, of

8. Rex Brothers, lhp

9. Esmil Rogers, rhp

10. Nolan Arenado, 3b

BEST TOOLS

Best Hitter for Average Nolan Arenado

Best Power Hitter Kent Matthes

Best Strike-Zone Discipline Darin Holcomb

Fastest Baserunner Eric Young Jr.

Best Athlete Eric Young Jr.

Best Fastball Tyler Matzek

Best Curveball Christian Friederich

Best Slider Rex Brothers

Best Changeup Jhoulys Chacin

Best Control Matt Reynolds

Best Defensive Catcher Michael McKenry

Best Defensive Infielder Jonathan Herrera

Best Infield Arm Hector Gomez

Best Defensive Outfielder Chris Frey

Best Outfield Arm David Christensen

Poll

Chacin or Rosario?

BA STL Top 10

rdf8585 — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:51:41 -0000

TOP TEN PROSPECTS

1. Shelby Miller, rhp

2. Jaime Garcia, lhp

3. Lance Lynn, rhp

4. Daryl Jones, of

5. David Freese, 3b/1b

6. Eduardo Sanchez, rhp

7. Allen Craig, of/1b/3b

8. Blake Hawksworth, rhp

9. Daniel Descalso, 2b

10. Robert Stock, c

BEST TOOLS

Best Hitter for Average Jon Jay

Best Power Hitter Allen Craig

Best Strike-Zone Discipline Charles Cutler

Fastest Baserunner Adron Chambers

Best Athlete Daryl Jones

Best Fastball Shelby Miller

Best Curveball Jaime Garcia

Best Slider Blake King

Best Changeup P.J. Walters

Best Control P.J. Walters

Best Defensive Catcher Matt Pagnozzi

Best Defensive Infielder Ryan Jackson

Best Infield Arm Tyler Greene

Best Defensive Outfielder Shane Robinson

Best Outfield Arm Jon Edwards

http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/rankings/organization-top-10-prospects/2010/269196.html

Poll

Hypothetical: Shelby Miller or Brett Wallace?

Miller

54 votes

Wallace

134 votes

188 votes | Poll has closed

BP DET Top 15

rdf8585 — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:01:35 -0000

Five-Star Prospects

1. Jacob Turner, RHP
2. Casey Crosby, LHP
Four-Star Prospects
3. Scott Sizemore, 2B
Three-Star Prospects
4. Daniel Fields, SS
5. Andy Oliver, LHP
6. Alex Avila, C
7. Cody Satterwhite, RHP
8. Wilkin Ramirez, OF
9. Ryan Strieby, 1B
10. Gustavo Nunez, SS
Two-Star Prospects
11. Casper Wells, OF

Four More:
12. Alfredo Figaro, RHP: The undersized righty is a big league-ready middle reliever, but that's also his likely ceiling.
13. Melvin Mercedes, RHP: Mercedes is a teenager who is loaded with projection, but he needs plenty of refinement.
14. Cale Iorg, SS: The athletic, slick-fielding shortstop looked completely overmatched at Double-A, but he might have been rushed.
15. Brennan Boesch, OF: He’s a massive outfielder with massive power and massive holes in his swing.

http://baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=9796

Poll

Who's your #1?

Turner

77 votes

Crosby

75 votes

Sizemore

26 votes

Other

3 votes

181 votes | Poll has closed

BA Pirates Top 10

rdf8585 — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:26:02 -0000

TOP TEN PROSPECTS

1. Pedro Alvarez, 3b

2. Jose Tabata, of

3. Tony Sanchez, c

4. Brad Lincoln, rhp

5. Chase D'Arnaud, ss/2b

6. Starling Marte, of

7. Tim Alderson, rhp

8. Zack Von Rosenberg, rhp

9. Rudy Owens, lhp

10. Gorkys Hernandez, of

BEST TOOLS

Best Hitter for Average Jose Tabata

Best Power Hitter Pedro Alvarez

Best Strike-Zone Discipline Chase d'Arnaud

Fastest Baserunner Jose de los Santos

Best Athlete Chase d'Arnaud

Best Fastball Victor Black

Best Curveball Brad Lincoln

Best Slider Victor Black

Best Changeup Daniel McCutchen

Best Control Rudy Owens

Best Defensive Catcher Tony Sanchez

Best Defensive Infielder Argenis Diaz

Best Infield Arm Argenis Diaz

Best Defensive Outfielder Gorkys Hernandez

Best Outfield Arm Starling Marte

http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/rankings/organization-top-10-prospects/2010/269191.html

Poll

Grade the talent level in this top 10

A

12 votes

B

112 votes

C

55 votes

D

9 votes

F

3 votes

191 votes | Poll has closed

BA MIL Top 10

rdf8585 — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:29:13 -0000

Top Ten Prospects

1. Alcides Escobar, ss

2. Brett Lawrie, 2b

3. Mat Gamel, 3b

4. Eric Arnett, rhp

5. Jonathan Lucroy, c

6. Kentrail Davis, of

7. Zach Braddock, lhp

8. Lorenzo Cain, of

9. Jake Odorizzi, rhp

10. Kyle Heckathorn, rhp

BEST TOOLS

Best Hitter for Average Brett Lawrie

Best Power Hitter Brett Lawrie

Best Strike-Zone Discipline Jonathan Lucroy

Fastest Baserunner Lee Haydel

Best Athlete D'Vontrey Richardson

Best Fastball Jeremy Jeffress

Best Curveball Cody Scarpetta

Best Slider Zach Braddock

Best Changeup Amaury Rivas

Best Control Amaury Rivas

Best Defensive Catcher Carlos Corporan

Best Defensive Infielder Alcides Escobar

Best Infield Arm Alcides Escobar

Best Defensive Outfielder Logan Schafer

Best Outfield Arm Brendan Katin

http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/rankings/organization-top-10-prospects/2010/269178.html

Poll

Should Cody Scarpetta have made this top 10?

Yes

61 votes

No

32 votes

93 votes | Poll has closed