The Prospect/Minor Leagues Thread

[GeorgiaPeach]

http://www.baseballamerica.com/minors/northern-exposure-pentecost/?sm_id=social_20140721_28175506

 

Someone post?

 

TORONTO—Max Pentecost is about to find out a lot more about Canada.

 

Max Pentecost (Photo by Cliff Welch)

Max Pentecost (Photo by Cliff Welch)

 

The 21-year-old catcher from Kennesaw State, who had never been north of the border and admitted he knew little about Canada, was assigned to short-season Vancouver after signing for slot value at $2.9 million.

 

Before reporting to Vancouver, the 11th overall pick needed to obtain a passport and work out at the organization’s training site in Dunedin, Fla.

 

Pentecost said that the closest he had been to Canada was Massachusetts and Maine. “I’m a huge outdoorsman, so I’ve always watched hunting videos, and I know Canada’s got good hunting and fishing, and that it’s a beautiful country,” he said.

 

Toronto could be a longtime future address for Pentecost, who won the Johnny Bench award as college baseball’s top catcher. The Blue Jays, who took Pentecost three picks after selecting injured East Carolina righthander Jeff Hoffman, also like his hitting.

 

“I’m more of a gap-to-gap, line-drive kind of guy,” he said. “I have power, but I’m not known as a power hitter, you know, it kind of happens. I feel I have pretty decent speed for baserunning or stealing bags.

 

“I usually have a pretty good approach, hit offspeed well. I know there’s a few things I’m going to have to work on and I can be better at.”

 

This was Pentecost’s second draft experience. The Rangers took him out of a Winder, Ga., high school in the seventh round in 2011. He decided to attend Kennesaw State after the Rangers wanted to put a special clause in his contract because of a recurring injury, a stress fracture on the tip of his elbow.

 

The injury first occurred when he was a sophomore at Windsor-Barrow High near Atlanta. Rest and rehabilitation were prescribed but the injury recurred during his junior and senior years.

 

JAYS CHATTER

 

• Hoffman signed for $3.1 million. He had Tommy John surgery in May and is probably about a year away from pitching.

 

• General manager Alex Anthopoulos said it is possible that righthander Aaron Sanchez could be in the majors as a starter or reliever before the end of the season. (He will join the 40-man roster this offseason, regardless.) He earned an early-May promotion to Triple-A Buffalo, where he went 0-2, 4.18 in six staarts after making an adjustment to his arm slot.

[Atothe]

Smith Jr with another homer today his 8th plus a walk.

[Angrioter]

Smith Jr with another homer today his 8th plus a walk.

 

MIF bat playing CF.

[43211234]

Gunnar Heidt debut today in the GCL. 1 for 3 with a double so far.

[Angrioter]

Gunnar Heidt debut today in the GCL. 1 for 3 with a double so far.

 

Juan Tejada, 20, on fire (Dinger #4 today)

[Atothe]

Chris King likes him a lot

 

Juan Kelly also having success in the GCL

 

Think there is a chance he goes to Bluefield if Pentecost is promoted and then Jansen is promoted to vancouver?

[Angrioter]

Chris King likes him a lot

 

Juan Kelly also having success in the GCL

..........but the ages. They need to hit in A-ball first.

[Angrioter]

Pentecost has played 6 games in Vancouver, I doubt he's going to be promoted soon.

 

Blue Jays are committed to giving Vancouver a winning team and Pentecost will be a big part of that

 

 

Name - Age - wRC+

Pentecost 21 - 171

Carlson 23 - 144

Barreto 18 - 150

McBroom 22 - 145

Locastro 21 - 123

Fields 23 - 124

[metafour]

Pretty sure that I remember someone Tweeting from a Bluefield game that Burgos was a soft tosser...like mid 80's. "Lefty Stroman" is probably a pretty big stretch.

[Angrioter]

I'm still trying to figure out more about Miguel Burgos (http://www.fangraphs.com/statss.aspx?playerid=sa657551&position=P), Lefty Stroman?

 

Ang, did you see him pitch at all in the DSL?

 

I saw him throw a bullpen and he was standing right next to Greylor Conde 2 years ago.

[North of 60]

Hard to take anyone serious until they're in at least AA. So many kids put up nice stats in High A, A, etc and flop when they hit AA.

[Angrioter]

Hard to take anyone serious until they're in at least AA. So many kids put up nice stats in High A, A, etc and flop when they hit AA.

 

2014: Barreto 18, League Avg Age 21, 150 wRC+

2013: Osuna 18, League Avg Age 22, 3.69 FIP (Injured)

[metafour]

Hard to take anyone serious until they're in at least AA. So many kids put up nice stats in High A, A, etc and flop when they hit AA.

 

That is why stats are more or less useless in the lower levels. You scout tools, not raw stats for those kids. A kid who only throws ~85 mph can put up nice stats in the lower minors if he can command it and move it around.

[Angrioter]

That is why stats are more or less useless in the lower levels. You scout tools, not raw stats for those kids. A kid who only throws ~85 mph can put up nice stats in the lower minors if he can command it and move it around.

 

Are you talking about Brad Mills, Nestor Molina, Randy Ruiz, Brian Dopirak, JP Arencibia, Colby Rasmus and Travis Snider?

[metafour]

Anyone know what's up with Osuna?

 

Gerry McDonald:

"I am in Lansing and I asked some more people about Osuna. Everyone says he is doing fine, throwing bullpens and batting practice but I get the feeling from the way people tell me he is fine that I am not getting the full truth. Osuna pitched in the GCL on July 8th and hasn't pitched since. My guess would be he had some slight discomfort and the Jays decided to back him off and slow things down. I don't believe anything is serious but I do think there is something there."

[GD]

That was July 8th? Holy s***, feels like yesterday. Season is going by so fast

 

that's probably a good thing

[G-Snarls]

Bisons can't win games. Look at this lineup and you'll understand why. Holy crap.

 

[eastcoastjaysfan]

Dalton Pompey feature by Paul Hollingsworth on TSN

 

Your grandmother is now aware of who Dalton Pompey is. Sell high.

[gruber92]

Dalton Pompey feature by Paul Hollingsworth on TSN

 

Your grandmother is now aware of who Dalton Pompey is. Sell high.

 

Not happening.

[Angrioter]

Richard Urena extends hitting streak to 16 games tonight

 

Top-20 in Jays farm

[GeorgiaPeach]

Juan Tejada, 20, on fire (Dinger #4 today)

 

I'll wait on his numbers when he's in an age relative environment.

[Angrioter]

Agreed.

 

01-Norris

02-Hoffman

03-Sanchez

04-Osuna

05-Barreto

06-Pompey

07-Pentecost

08-Nay

09-Lugo

10-Castro

11-Pimp-Foley

12-Nolin

13-Tirado

14-Smoral

15-Labourt

16-Urena

17-DJ Davis

18-Tellez

19-Jimenez

20-Hollon

[Mikeleelop]

Hey at least Pompey is 2/3 tonight so far up to .230

[Atothe]

Jake Brentz 4ip 4h 0r 1bb 4st

[HERPDERP]

If Pompey turns out to be even an average MLB-er I think this city will go bonkers over him. I mean look at how crazy they are over Lawrie, and he hasn't even had one full season and so far he's been a defensive specialist with the potential to have a premium bat

[burlingtonbandit]

If Pompey turns out to be even an average MLB-er I think this city will go bonkers over him. I mean look at how crazy they are over Lawrie, and he hasn't even had one full season and so far he's been a defensive specialist with the potential to have a premium bat

 

He is also from Mississauga which is right next door compared to BC.

[KingKat]

He is also from Mississauga which is right next door compared to BC.

 

He's also acknowledged by his coaches and teammates as one of the game's truly nice guys. If he keeps a batting average above mendoza while flashing good leather, good speed and a sprinkle of power, he could definitely be one of the most popular Blue Jays.

[Atothe]

Report: Bluejays trade Pompey and Barreto to Boston for clay buchholtz

[GD]

Report: Bluejays trade Pompey and Barreto to Boston for clay buchholtz

 

lol

[Mikeleelop]

Pompey hit in first ab tonight