The Prospect/Minor Leagues Thread

[Angrioter]

Also - Evan Smith

 

4IP 3H 0ER 2BB 5K

 

Urena, Smith, D. Barreto "gaining name".

[Caper]

Pompey bouncing back well after the slow start. I really want to convince myself he could be in the conversation next year for CF... But a little young and a switch hitter makes me think it will take a bit longer to develop.

[Frenchsoup]

Pompey bouncing back well after the slow start. I really want to convince myself he could be in the conversation next year for CF... But a little young and a switch hitter makes me think it will take a bit longer to develop.

 

Not to start the year but if there is an injury he's a nice guy to call upon.

[Mikeleelop]

Urena, Smith, D. Barreto "gaining name".

 

Finally some positional prospects in the system. Two or three years away from mlb though

[Angrioter]

Finally some positional prospects in the system. Two or three years away from mlb though

 

Andy Burns is for real

[43211234]

Pompey bouncing back well after the slow start. I really want to convince myself he could be in the conversation next year for CF... But a little young and a switch hitter makes me think it will take a bit longer to develop.

 

He has to be added to the 40-man this offseason. He'll likely see the big leagues at some point next year.

[Atothe]

He has to be added to the 40-man this offseason. He'll likely see the big leagues at some point next year.

 

There is a lot of guys that have to be added, busy offseason for AA or a new gm

[RIPEXPOS]

CF is Gose's next year.

[Atothe]

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Angel Rojas

 

Welp I'll report myself

[GD]

Kenen Balli sighting!

[GD]

I think we should protect him.

 

Is it even a question?

[Caper]

Where is Osuna?

[ElNik2013]

It seems to me, and my projections system, that Pompey is about to get hot. I usually don't share positive projections about the Blue Jays because of The Jinx, but this one is jinx-proof.

 

 

If he has a good showing in the 2nd half, I could see him, Norris and Burns starting 2015 at AAA which would be great.

 

 

Looks like my projections were right again...

[GD]

I can't be the only one interested in hearing about Elnik's projections

[metafour]

CF Josh Almonte is getting remotely interesting in Bluefield after a 3-4 day today which pushed his average to .333. Almonte was a raw and toolsy 22nd round pick in 2012 out of a cold-weather state (New York) who had a poor showing in his first two seasons but has looked much better this year batting 3rd in Bluefield.

 

From a July 2nd interview with Doug Davis (Minor League Field Coordinator):

 

"Josh Almonte is hitting in the three spot for Bluefield. Davis said that Denis Holmberg decided to put Almonte there and he has run with it. Almonte was drafted out of New York City and Davis said he is still young and raw. But he did say that Almonte had the best extended spring season of any hitter and that he had shown excellent development since last season. Almonte has all the tools including good speed and a strong arm."

[Atothe]

CF Josh Almonte is getting remotely interesting in Bluefield after a 3-4 day today which pushed his average to .333. Almonte was a raw and toolsy 22nd round pick in 2012 out of a cold-weather state (New York) who had a poor showing in his first two seasons but has looked much better this year batting 3rd in Bluefield.

 

From a July 2nd interview with Doug Davis (Minor League Field Coordinator):

 

"Josh Almonte is hitting in the three spot for Bluefield. Davis said that Denis Holmberg decided to put Almonte there and he has run with it. Almonte was drafted out of New York City and Davis said he is still young and raw. But he did say that Almonte had the best extended spring season of any hitter and that he had shown excellent development since last season. Almonte has all the tools including good speed and a strong arm."

 

Terrible walk to strikeout ratio, almost non-existent power and not young for the league. Just a guy

[gruber92]

Pompey 2-4 with a double and a SB. After a dreadful start in AA, he's now hitting .241 ..

 

s*** is getting interesting.

[metafour]

Terrible walk to strikeout ratio, almost non-existent power and not young for the league. Just a guy

 

The BB/K ratio is still poor, but he does have power (just hasn't shown much in game). The point about him being "not young" for Bluefield isn't a big deal because as I pointed out he was a RAW kid from a cold-weather state which doesn't feature much high caliber competition. This is a legitimate 'thing' in scouting because these kids can only play baseball for a few months of the year and thus are much further back developmentally than kids from the heavy talent-producing Southern states which feature year round baseball.

 

I'm not saying that this kid is a superstar or anything, but he's really not old enough to be called "just a guy" yet, especially given his background and legitimate tools. He's 20 and in Bluefield...Max Pentecost is 21 and only one level above him, as are most newly drafted college Juniors . Almonte would be just finishing his Sophomore year right now.

[metafour]

No problem. I wouldn't be bringing him up if he didn't have legitimate physical talent (6'3 CF, plus arm, above-average speed). Not only was he a cold-weather kid, but he was also a popup prospect in said cold-weather state as he wasn't even known prior to his 2012 draft year. Like I said, you cant really use a cookie-cutter approach to evaluating all prospects. Sometimes guys have legitimate excuses as to why it takes them a year or two to show anything.

 

Here's some Perfect Game stuff on Almonte. He was voted Best Outfield Arm on their Northeast Region Best Tools:

 

Best Outfield Arm Joshua Almonte, Sr. OF, Long Island City (NY)

Almonte came out of nowhere at the 2012 World Open Uncommitted Showcase. He showed a long, athletic build and ran a 6.74 sixty but it was his loose, easy arm strength, up to 93 mph from the outfield that really got scouts’ attention. Almonte is currently ranked No. 305 in the 2012 class and has committed to Miami Dade College.

 

"Joshua Almonte is a 2012 OF with a 6-3 195 lb. frame from Corona, NY who attends Long Island City HS. Long lean athletic build, still has some room to fill but already has present strength. Highly impressive defensive workout, event best 94 mph velocity from the outfield, also posted a good time of 6.58 seconds in the 60 yard dash. Moves well defensively, footwork was a bit choppy and short, max effort throws but accurate anyway. Good body control through fielding and throwing motion allows him to make strong accurate throws in spite of inefficient violent mechanics, could improve off an already impressive showing. Made strong impression at the plate in game action after getting drilled with a 92 mph fastball in the ribs he stepped right back in and ripped a line drive double to the opposite field. Strong pull tendency in BP, had HR derby approach but made adjustment during games. Flashes home run power with quick hands and strong wrists, wrists are a little stiff and could get more from lower half. Potential for at least above average power. Somewhat raw mechanically at present but has high level raw tools with a chance to develop, high upside prospect from a cold weather climate. Signed with Miami-Dade College."

[Thaddeus Malice]

Pompey 2-4 with a double and a SB. After a dreadful start in AA, he's now hitting .241 ..

 

s*** is getting interesting.

 

People who were complaining after 30 AB's were ridiculous and not paying much attention. It was obvious his numbers would pick up given that he wasn't striking out and was walking at a decent rate, balls were going to start falling in eventually.

 

He's continued to do both of those things so far which is a great sign. He'll be 22 and depending on how he finishes this year possibly in AAA by next year.

[gruber92]

People who were complaining after 30 AB's were ridiculous and not paying much attention. It was obvious his numbers would pick up given that he wasn't striking out and was walking at a decent rate, balls were going to start falling in eventually.

 

He's continued to do both of those things so far which is a great sign. He'll be 22 and depending on how he finishes this year possibly in AAA by next year.

 

I think a slow start when being promoted is the case most of the time. A whole new atmosphere to adjust to takes a bit of time, not to mention AA pitching is a lot tougher to hit. He seems to be making the adjustment quit well. This kid has pure fundamentals, love his approach at the plate. Great strike zone recognition with a short compact swing, not to mention plus defence in a premium position. It will be exciting to watch him grow as a player in the next year.

[North of 60]

I think a slow start when being promoted is the case most of the time. A whole new atmosphere to adjust to takes a bit of time, not to mention AA pitching is a lot tougher to hit. He seems to be making the adjustment quit well. This kid has pure fundamentals, love his approach at the plate. Great strike zone recognition with a short compact swing, not to mention plus defence in a premium position. It will be exciting to watch him grow as a player in the next year.

 

Agreed. He should be a great 4th outfielder for years to come.

[GD]

And now he's striking out a ton and walking at a mediocre rate, so does that mean it's obvious his numbers will collapse?

 

I'm seeing 10.6 BB% and 15.3 K%, culminating in a 0.69 BB/K, which is actually even better than his A+ mark of 0.63. I'm not sure if I'm just reading something wrong here or what lol

[GD]

I'm looking at his last 10 games, when he actually started hitting. If, as asserted, it's obvious that his low output numbers will change, because his underlying pitch discipline is at level X through a small sample... then while on a subsequent small stretch of high output numbers, with underlying pitch discipline numbers being much worse than X, we would say his output numbers would start to decrease. In that 10 game stretch, where he's actually hitting, he has a 7.1% BB and 23.8% K, culminating in a 0.30 BB/K.

 

Ohhhkay. That makes more sense.

[burlingtonbandit]

I think a slow start when being promoted is the case most of the time. A whole new atmosphere to adjust to takes a bit of time, not to mention AA pitching is a lot tougher to hit. He seems to be making the adjustment quit well. This kid has pure fundamentals, love his approach at the plate. Great strike zone recognition with a short compact swing, not to mention plus defence in a premium position. It will be exciting to watch him grow as a player in the next year.

 

I don't even think he was struggling to begin. Just didn't have any hits drop in causing his avg to drop. I remember reading a quote saying he was having really good Abs but was getting a lot of line drive outs and bad luck.

[Deadpool]

People who were complaining after 30 AB's were ridiculous and not paying much attention. It was obvious his numbers would pick up given that he wasn't striking out and was walking at a decent rate, balls were going to start falling in eventually.

 

He's continued to do both of those things so far which is a great sign. He'll be 22 and depending on how he finishes this year possibly in AAA by next year.

 

Anyone saying anything at all after 30 ABs is pretty ridiculous. Also, lord knows how true it actually is, but the conventional wisdom is that the jump to AA is the hardest jump in the minors.

[GD]

The overall sample on Pompey in AA is perfectly fine. Near league average bat with a very low BABIP and solidly encouraging peripherals.

[Angrioter]

Un tipo

 

A few years back you were on record as saying Sanchez> Thor. What changed during development to make them flip flop?

 

Klaw

The Jays shortened Sanchez' stride, claiming it would help him get over his front side more - when the opposite is true - and it has ruined him in several ways. He's less athletic, his command has gone backwards, he doesn't finish the breaking ball as consistently, and of course guys with upright finishes and short strides are at greater risk of injury. Meanwhile, Thor just keeps getting better, going from a below-average curveball to a solid-average one in about a year and a half - and the Mets didn't touch what was already a good delivery.

 

Un tipo

Jim Bowden suggested that the Mets could get Franklin Barreto for Bartolo Colon. Any thoughts on Barreto? Wouldn't that be a steal for the Mets?

 

Klaw

Zero chance of that happening. Like, zero to the power of ten.

 

http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/chat/_/id/50929

[Atothe]

I told you Urena was switch hitting, Ang?

 

Interesting if he can be league average from the right side but his talent is big. Is lugo still growing?

[Atothe]

That's what he said.

 

Interesting for power potential