The Prospect/Minor Leagues Thread

[metafour]

I don't even agree with sending him to Vancouver, send him to Lansing and see what happens.

 

The jump from Vancouver to Lansing is not a big one. That is why the Northwest League is classified as "Class A Short Season", whereas the Midwest League is just "Class A". The Northwest League (Vancouver) is a college-aged league. It is an appropriate level for a newly drafted college player.

[Atothe]

 

Hopefully he can maintain that strikeout to walk ratio at the next level

[burlingtonbandit]

 

Any reports on his stuff?

[Mikeleelop]

Is the futures game on Canadian TV?

[jays4life19]

Is the futures game on Canadian TV?

 

Probably be on the mlb network if you get that

[ElNik2013]

Burns with a good day at the dish: 4 for 5 with 2x2B and 1x3b.

[Angrioter]

After future star game, Pompey and Norris value rise

[flafson]

After future star game, Pompey and Norris value rise

 

Probably good time to trade Pompey, chances are he won't be better than Gose.

[G-Snarls]

After future star game, Pompey and Norris value rise

 

Didn't get to watch game

 

What did they do?

[Atothe]

Didn't get to watch game

 

What did they do?

 

1,2,3 for norris. hit 95 & 96 mph a few times, very good offspeed. Pompey got hard hit singles off of hard velocity

[gruber92]

Probably good time to trade Pompey, chances are he won't be better than Gose.

 

Pompey is already better than Gose.

[gruber92]

1,2,3 for norris. hit 95 & 96 mph a few times, very good offspeed. Pompey got hard hit singles off of hard velocity

 

His line out / fly out to left field while batting right handed was hit well also.

[flafson]

Pompey is already better than Gose.

 

Will you be able to say that once he comes to the majors? I don't know....

[BabbaGanoush]

Anyone able to find video of Norris and Pompey today? Thanks.

[gruber92]

Will you be able to say that once he comes to the majors? I don't know....

 

Pompey is better than Gose by a wide margin.

 

Gose probably has the better arm, and could be a bit better defensively. Offensively, Pompey is in a different stratosphere. Watch his at bats from today's game and google his in game videos. Compare his approach to Gose's and you won't need to ever wonder again. His FSL numbers and BB% and low K% don't lie. Let's see how he adjusts to AA, which he seems to be coming around.

 

I'm 100% convinced if you threw Pompey in the MLB right now,he'd be an overall better player than Gose.

[ElNik2013]

Pompey is better than Gose by a wide margin.

 

Gose probably has the better arm, and could be a bit better defensively. Offensively, Pompey is in a different stratosphere. Watch his at bats from today's game and google his in game videos. Compare his approach to Gose's and you won't need to ever wonder again. His FSL numbers and BB% and low K% don't lie. Let's see how he adjusts to AA, which he seems to be coming around.

 

I'm 100% convinced if you threw Pompey in the MLB right now,he'd be an overall better player than Gose.

 

 

Translation: Pompey can stick.

[Caper]

Pompey is better than Gose by a wide margin.

 

I'm 100% convinced if you threw Pompey in the MLB right now,he'd be an overall better player than Gose.

 

That's going a bit too far. Especially being a switch hitter... I would it expect it might take a while longer, trying to get the reps in on both sides. But I agree with the sentiment. Would expect to see him patrolling the out field in 2016.

[Angrioter]

[SpeedyGose]

Pompey is better than Gose by a wide margin.

 

Gose probably has the better arm, and could be a bit better defensively. Offensively, Pompey is in a different stratosphere. Watch his at bats from today's game and google his in game videos. Compare his approach to Gose's and you won't need to ever wonder again. His FSL numbers and BB% and low K% don't lie. Let's see how he adjusts to AA, which he seems to be coming around.

 

I'm 100% convinced if you threw Pompey in the MLB right now,he'd be an overall better player than Gose.

 

You literally have 0 proof of Pompey being a better defensive player than Gose. Gose is an elite CF defensively. We get it, you're excited, just as everyone else is. However you can stop with these unsubstantiated claims, getting a bit silly out here.

[Mikeleelop]

I didn't see this posted anywhere yet, great write up FAP away

 

Roberto Osuna, RHP, Blue Jays

Osuna made his much-anticipated return to the mound this past week after undergoing Tommy John surgery last summer. Pitching for the Blue Jays' Gulf Coast League team, Osuna was sharp in his only inning of work. He threw about 15 pitches, all fastballs, but it was a very encouraging step for him. When a player comes back from this type of surgery, the velocity isn't always there right away and the same can be said for the control and command. This was not the case for Osuna. His mechanics were sound. He's still sporting the low-effort, smooth delivery he's always had, and showed no rust in this department. He was pumping an easy 95-97 with his fastball while locating to both sides of the plate. He was repeating his delivery and attacking hitters from the first pitch of the game. This type of aggressiveness is another positive in his return. He was neither reluctant nor hesitant when going after hitters. Having said all of this, the thing I came away most impressed with was his body. The hard-throwing Osuna has had some concerns about his thick frame in the past, but he looked very fit, strong and comfortable with his current build. It's obvious he has taken his conditioning seriously during his time off, and to me that speaks volumes about where his head is. He's taking his rehab seriously and seemed to be champing at the bit to get back into game action. With this kind of debut, Osuna will once again be a very popular name in the prospect world much sooner than later, and rightly so. —Chris King

[jays4life19]

I didn't see this posted anywhere yet, great write up FAP away

 

Roberto Osuna, RHP, Blue Jays

Osuna made his much-anticipated return to the mound this past week after undergoing Tommy John surgery last summer. Pitching for the Blue Jays' Gulf Coast League team, Osuna was sharp in his only inning of work. He threw about 15 pitches, all fastballs, but it was a very encouraging step for him. When a player comes back from this type of surgery, the velocity isn't always there right away and the same can be said for the control and command. This was not the case for Osuna. His mechanics were sound. He's still sporting the low-effort, smooth delivery he's always had, and showed no rust in this department. He was pumping an easy 95-97 with his fastball while locating to both sides of the plate. He was repeating his delivery and attacking hitters from the first pitch of the game. This type of aggressiveness is another positive in his return. He was neither reluctant nor hesitant when going after hitters. Having said all of this, the thing I came away most impressed with was his body. The hard-throwing Osuna has had some concerns about his thick frame in the past, but he looked very fit, strong and comfortable with his current build. It's obvious he has taken his conditioning seriously during his time off, and to me that speaks volumes about where his head is. He's taking his rehab seriously and seemed to be champing at the bit to get back into game action. With this kind of debut, Osuna will once again be a very popular name in the prospect world much sooner than later, and rightly so. —Chris King

 

FAP worthy indeed. Thanks for posting!

[Atothe]

Pop the champagne. Osuna 2020 cy young winner, A.L mvp and world series MVP is back baby

[Mikeleelop]

Mikeleelop (wmkl): Pompey had four good AB's yesterday but does his start at AA cause for concern?

 

Jeff Moore: No, it's far too early to worry about him in Double-A. That's the hardest jump in the minors to make and it's only been 15 games.

[Caper]

Mikeleelop (wmkl): Pompey had four good AB's yesterday but does his start at AA cause for concern?

 

Jeff Moore: No, it's far too early to worry about him in Double-A. That's the hardest jump in the minors to make and it's only been 15 games.

 

And the other thing which I kind of expected.... from Shi's article. http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/futures-bright-for-toronto-blue-jays-prospects-daniel-norris-dalton-pompey/

 

“What really gets frustrating is when you hit the ball hard or do something positive but the game of baseball reacts to it as if it’s negative,” says Pompey. “I’m trying to take a step back and realize what you did and analyzing the situation, trying not to overreact because when you let the negativity pile up, you dig yourself into a hole you can’t get out of. In New Hampshire, for example, I’ve been having great at-bats and everybody that’s shown up is telling me that, but on paper it doesn’t show that right now.”

 

You can only see so much reading box scores.

[Mikeleelop]

Mikeleelop (WMKL): How does Pompey compare vs. Gose? Pompey seems to have a much more advanced approach at the plate while Gose is faster with a stronger arm..

 

Jeff Moore: They're pretty different players. Gose is all speed and arm, but has never really hit all that much, and probably won't. He certainly won't hit lefties. Pompey is a much better hitting prospect than Gose ever was, but if he ends up not hitting, his defense isn't strong enough to carve out a major league career like Gose will probably be able to do.

[burlingtonbandit]

Mikeleelop (WMKL): How does Pompey compare vs. Gose? Pompey seems to have a much more advanced approach at the plate while Gose is faster with a stronger arm..

 

Jeff Moore: They're pretty different players. Gose is all speed and arm, but has never really hit all that much, and probably won't. He certainly won't hit lefties. Pompey is a much better hitting prospect than Gose ever was, but if he ends up not hitting, his defense isn't strong enough to carve out a major league career like Gose will probably be able to do.

 

How is Pompey's arm? From what I hear Pompey's defence sounds like he has about the same range as Colby (hopefully not afraid of the outfield wall) and a little better arm. At least I would hope because Colby has a terrible arm.

[Trouba95]

Let's go Pompey!

[GD]

Can't wait until Osuna proves he's healthy and I can move up way up my prospect list.

[Angrioter]

Can't wait until Osuna proves he's healthy and I can move up way up my prospect list.

 

Angrioter BBDL Rotation 2016

Henry Owens, Lucas Sims and Roberto Osuna....

[gruber92]

You literally have 0 proof of Pompey being a better defensive player than Gose. Gose is an elite CF defensively. We get it, you're excited, just as everyone else is. However you can stop with these unsubstantiated claims, getting a bit silly out here.

 

Where did I say Pompey was the better defender? I actually said that Gose was, so read the f***ing post before you comment f*** nuts.