Fangraphs 2014 mid season top 25 prospects

[Atothe]

http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/top-25-prospects-a-midseason-update/

 

Marc Hulet really likes Sanchez

[Atothe]

#13 Aaron Sanchez | Blue Jays (P)

Age G GS IP H HR K/9 BB/9 ERA FIP

21 20 20 98.1 84 6 7.51 5.22 3.94 4.53

Trades over the past couple of seasons have left the cupboard bare in the upper levels of the Jays system in terms of depth. As such, the organization has been aggressive with some of its young arms, including Sanchez. He’s an extremely talented pitcher with the potential to produce above-average strikeout rates and ground-out rates but he also struggles with both his command and control. A previous shoulder injury appears to be behind him now. [Pre-season Ranking: 22nd]

[Mikeleelop]

two top 25 prospects... I like where the farm system is going. Finally see some potential there for help in the next couple of years

[dineke]

Trade them all for Cliff Lee.

[Atothe]

Trade them all for Cliff Lee.

 

They serve no other purpose

[TheHurl]

Hulet has never cared about walk rates for pitchers in the minors. He has 7 guys on that list that have an over 4 BB/9 rate (although Bundy shouldn't count)

[Mikeleelop]

#22 Daniel Norris | Blue Jays (P)

Age G GS IP H HR K/9 BB/9 ERA FIP

21 17 17 83.1 63 3 10.91 2.81 1.84 2.39

A highly-regarded amateur, Norris suffered through a nightmare first pro season in 2012 but made adjustments and rebounded nicely in the second half of 2013. He’s spent the 2014 season pitching in both High-A and Double-A ball and has struck out 101 batters in 83.1 innings. The lefty has great makeup, a strong work ethic and the pure stuff to be a No. 2 or 3 hurler once he becomes more consistent with his command. [Pre-season Ranking: N/A]

[BTS]

Sanchez at 13 is egregious.

[Atothe]

Hulet has never cared about walk rates for pitchers in the minors. He has 7 guys on that list that have an over 4 BB/9 rate (although Bundy shouldn't count)

 

He is all about the celling. Archie Bradley fighting injury I would say gets a mulligan.

[Nox]

Sanchez at 13 is egregious.

 

Sanchez in the same breath as Gallo/Sano/Pederson is awful. I'd also rather have 1 JP Crawford over 2 Aaron Sanchezes.

[Dr. Dinger]

Sanchez has really done nothing to warrant a placement anywhere inside a Top 25. If I could use him as the main piece for Lee, Hamels, or Price, I'd be all over that.

[Atothe]

http://www.minorleagueball.com/2014/7/14/5898649/minor-league-ball-top-75-prospects-mid-season-update-2014-sickels

 

 

John Sickels joining in on the fun. Sanchez ranked #22

[GD]

Sanchez over Norris is bad. Sanchez 13 is bad. Drugs are bad. Mmkay?

[SpeedyGose]

Stephenson drops 6 spots due to his performance this season. Yet he has a higher K/9, lower BB/9 and FIP than Sanchez who rises 9 spots. Makes sense

[DuckDuckGose]

Sanchez at 13 is egregious.

 

So is Archie Bradley at 9. At least he's ranked similar pitchers together. Good indicator that he values velo quite highly in pitching prospects.