http://www.sbnation.com/users/tugboat11 Posts made by tugboat11 on SB Nation http://www.minorleagueball.com/2008/8/6/587874/young-lefties tugboat11 Wed, 06 Aug 2008 14:16:12 -0000 <p>Wanted to get&nbsp;your take on a couple of the minors best lefties not named clayton &amp; david&nbsp;in b. anderson &amp; m. bumgarner</p> <p>Anderson has pitched well at higher levels A+ &amp; AA has a very good K rate &amp; and gets tons of groundballs.&nbsp; Scouts seem divided with some projecting him as more of a 3/4 solid but not spectacular mlb starter and others arguing that his improved conditioning and development could lead to some upticks in his fastball velocity and when you combine that with his command you are looking at more of a 1/2 starter.</p> <p>Bumgarner has dominated Low A ball this year but that is somewhat to be expected as a lefty with mid 90's velocity and good command.&nbsp; Scouts seem to think his secondary pitches are showing good development and he has more polish and command than most expected.&nbsp; Especially when you consider his age, his ceiling is quite high and could project as a #1 starter.</p> <p>So which spec is your guy?&nbsp; Brett or Bum?</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>