Official MiLB/Prospects Thread

[Pendleton]

Alford 3-3 with a double and two triples so far.

 

Maybe that will help propel him back into our top 60...

[Atothe]

Maybe that will help propel him back into our top 60...

 

Nope Todd has spoken

[Krylian]

Can't recall if it was mentioned but why's Bichette on the DL?

[mikebel111]

another multi hit game for Pentecost. This time 3 hits.

Wonder if they promote him to Dunedin, or they might wait until he starts catching again.

[King]

another multi hit game for Pentecost. This time 3 hits.

Wonder if they promote him to Dunedin, or they might wait until he starts catching again.

It doesn't seem like catching will happen this season. I would let him hit at higher levels (Dunedin or New Hampshire), then depending on how he's progressed have him catch in instructs this October, or even the AFL/ABL. Instructs is probably better since it's a more controlled environment.

[Angrioter]

Blue Jays Top-20 prospects MLB.COM (Mayo and Callis)

 

1. Richard Urena
   
2. Sean Reid-Foley
   
3. Anthony Alford
   
4. Jon Harris
   
5. Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
   
6. T.J. Zeuch
   
7. Rowdy Tellez
   
8. Conner Greene
   
9. Justin Maese
   
10. Bo Bichette
    
11. J.B. Woodman
    
12. Max Pentecost
    
13. Angel Perdomo
    
14. Francisco Rios
    
15. Ryan Borucki
    
16. Joshua Palacios
    
17. Patrick Murphy
    
18. Jose Espada
    
19. Yennsy Diaz
    
20. Guadalupe Chavez
    

[Dr. Dinger]

Sean Reid-Foley

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[TD=colspan: 2]Born: 08/30/1995 (Age: 20)[/TD]

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[TD]Bats: Right[/TD]

[TD]Throws: Right[/TD]

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[TD]Height: 6' 3"[/TD]

[TD]Weight: 220[/TD]

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[TD]Mechanics[/TD]

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[TD]Large body and frame, good midsection, some physical projection remaining; half windup, compact delivery, tends to rush upper half; cups hand, loses release point; effectively wild throughout, compact but messy arm action, above-average arm speed, three-quarter slot; 1.23-1.38 in stretch[/TD]

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[TD=class: header]Evaluator[/TD]

[TD]Steve Givarz[/TD]

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[TD=class: header]Report Date[/TD]

[TD]07/22/2016[/TD]

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[TD=class: header]Affiliate[/TD]

[TD]Dunedin Blue Jays (High A, Blue Jays)[/TD]

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[TD=class: header]Dates Seen[/TD]

[TD]6/23/2016[/TD]

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[TD=class: header]OFP/Risk[/TD]

[TD]55/Medium[/TD]

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[TD=class: header]Realistic[/TD]

[TD]50: League-Average Starter[/TD]

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[TD=class: header]MLB ETA[/TD]

[TD]2019[/TD]

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[TD=class: header2]Video[/TD]

[TD]No[/TD]

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[TD=align: center]Pitch Type[/TD]

[TD=class: mid1, width: 8%, align: center]Present Grade[/TD]

[TD=class: mid1, width: 8%, align: center]Future Grade[/TD]

[TD=class: mid1, width: 8%, align: center]Sitting Velocity[/TD]

[TD=class: mid1, width: 8%, align: center]Peak Velocity[/TD]

[TD=align: center]Report[/TD]

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[TD]Fastball[/TD]

[TD=class: mid]55[/TD]

[TD=class: mid]60[/TD]

[TD=class: mid]92-94[/TD]

[TD=class: mid]97[/TD]

[TD=class: rpt]Sat mostly 92-94, 95-97 for shorter spells, some sink, fringe-average movement

 

Movement- 45/45[/TD]

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[TD]Curveball[/TD]

[TD=class: mid]40[/TD]

[TD=class: mid]50[/TD]

[TD=class: mid]78-82[/TD]

[TD=class: mid]82[/TD]

[TD=class: rpt]11-5 shape, small depth with fair action, some bite, located it moderately well[/TD]

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[TD]Slider[/TD]

[TD=class: mid]45[/TD]

[TD=class: mid]55[/TD]

[TD=class: mid]84-86[/TD]

[TD=class: mid]86[/TD]

[TD=class: rpt]Potential above-average offering, good tilt and bite; wasn't used that often;, worked the curve more this outing; reserved to finish off righties[/TD]

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[TD]Overall[/TD]

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[TD]Reid-Foley only threw one changeup at 87, did not have feel for the pitch in warm-ups. He was effectively wild with fastball, but has fair command of pitch. Lack of much chance to evaluate the changeup makes his rotation future tougher to foresee. The overall delivery and arm-action are additional question marks as to whether they will hold up in a starting role. The package would work in the bullpen, where the heater can play up and he'd be able to get by with just the breaking balls and no change.

 

Command- 40/50

Control- 50/50

 

 

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Anthony Alford

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[TD=colspan: 2]Born: 07/20/1994 (Age: 22)[/TD]

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[TD]Bats: Right[/TD]

[TD]Throws: Right[/TD]

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[TD]Height: 6' 1"[/TD]

[TD]Weight: 215[/TD]

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[TD=colspan: 2]Primary Position: CF[/TD]

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[TD=colspan: 2]Secondary Position:[/TD]

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[TD]Physical/Health[/TD]

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[TD]Muscular frame and chest; impressive athlete, has struggled with injuries this season; missed three weeks with a dislocated right kneecap, has also missed time with a concussion; fresh off DL in viewings[/TD]

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[TD=class: header]Evaluator[/TD]

[TD]Steve Givarz[/TD]

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[TD=class: header]Report Date[/TD]

[TD]07/22/2016[/TD]

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[TD=class: header]Dates Seen[/TD]

[TD]6/23-6/25/2016, 6/27/2016[/TD]

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[TD=class: header]Affiliate[/TD]

[TD]Dunedin Blue Jays (High A, Blue Jays)[/TD]

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[TD=align: center]MLB ETA[/TD]

[TD=align: center]Risk Factor[/TD]

[TD=align: center]OFP[/TD]

[TD=align: center]Realistic Role[/TD]

[TD=align: center]Video[/TD]

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[TD]2018[/TD]

[TD]Moderate[/TD]

[TD]55[/TD]

[TD]50, League-Average Starter[/TD]

[TD]No[/TD]

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[TD]Tool[/TD]

[TD=class: mid1, align: center]Future Grade[/TD]

[TD]Report[/TD]

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[TD]Hit[/TD]

[TD=class: mid, align: center]55[/TD]

[TD]Open stance, even, pelvic load with knee tuck, hand load times consistently with lower half; plus bat speed, line-drive stroke, rusty timing off the DL, still squared up some balls, aggressive approach[/TD]

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[TD]Power[/TD]

[TD=class: mid, align: center]40[/TD]

[TD]Below-average raw, flat swing, swing lacks plane to lift balls; strength to generate some carry; should play to full utility at peak given strong hit tool and speed to help extend basehits.[/TD]

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[TD]Baserunning/Speed[/TD]

[TD=class: mid, align: center]70[/TD]

[TD]Double-plus runner, 4.12 home-to-first, potential weapon on the basepaths[/TD]

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[TD]Glove[/TD]

[TD=class: mid, align: center]55[/TD]

[TD]Speed really plays in center, covers the grass well, good reads; routes lack consistent efficiency, uses speed to help cover mistakes.[/TD]

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[TD]Arm[/TD]

[TD=class: mid, align: center]50[/TD]

[TD]Average arm strength, gets to cutoff men quickly, not a true weapon, effective throwing to bases, lacks carry to the plate[/TD]

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[TD]Overall[/TD]

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[TD]Alford is a potential lead-off hitter at the big league level. The tools for hitting success are there, even though he has struggled with injuries and timing this year.

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[Angrioter]

How good is Chris Paddack?

[John_Havok]

How good is Chris Paddack?

 

This is the most recent material I can find

 

http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/scouting-chris-paddack-san-diegos-return-for-rodney/

 

"I think, given Paddack’s relatively short track record of success and the fact that he’s just a year removed from high school, there’s still a good bit of risk associated with his prospectdom, but he has mid-rotation stuff right now and that changeup might just continue to improve.

 

Grades

Fastball: 60/60

Changeup: 60/65

Curveball: 45/50

Control/Command: 45/50+

FV: 50"

[Angrioter]

This is the most recent material I can find

 

http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/scouting-chris-paddack-san-diegos-return-for-rodney/

 

"I think, given Paddack’s relatively short track record of success and the fact that he’s just a year removed from high school, there’s still a good bit of risk associated with his prospectdom, but he has mid-rotation stuff right now and that changeup might just continue to improve.

 

Grades

Fastball: 60/60

Changeup: 60/65

Curveball: 45/50

Control/Command: 45/50+

FV: 50"

 

He's pitching like Syndergaard (stats)

[Dr. Dinger]

He's pitching like Syndergaard (stats)

 

He's nothing like Syndergaard. From the same scouting report:

 

Chris Paddack

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[TD=colspan: 2]Born: 01/08/1996 (Age: 20)[/TD]

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[TD]Bats: Right[/TD]

[TD]Throws: Right[/TD]

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[TD]Height: 6' 4"[/TD]

[TD]Weight: 195[/TD]

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[TD]Mechanics[/TD]

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[TD]Body: Broad, muscular frame, thick lower half, durable innings-eater

 

Delivery: Mechanical, rhythmic semi-wind, double-clutch pump, slightly-turned leg kick; fairly clean out front, clean finishes, stays on line; timing will get inconsistent, occasionally runs away from his arm on off-speed pitches at present, but body and athleticism to make adjustments

 

Arm Action: Clean, compact, stays in-line behind back hip, high three-quarter slot; average arm-speed, evident arm strength, generates velocity more from frame and drive than pure arm-speed

 

 

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[TD=class: header]Evaluator[/TD]

[TD]Adam McInturff[/TD]

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[TD=class: header]Report Date[/TD]

[TD]07/02/2016[/TD]

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[TD=class: header]Affiliate[/TD]

[TD]Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low A, Padres)[/TD]

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[TD=class: header]Dates Seen[/TD]

[TD]6/25/16[/TD]

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[TD=class: header]OFP/Risk[/TD]

[TD]55/High[/TD]

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[TD=class: header]Realistic[/TD]

[TD]50/No. 4 Starter[/TD]

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[TD=class: header]MLB ETA[/TD]

[TD]2018[/TD]

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[TD=class: header2]Video[/TD]

[TD]No[/TD]

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[TD=align: center]Pitch Type[/TD]

[TD=class: mid1, width: 8%, align: center]Present Grade[/TD]

[TD=class: mid1, width: 8%, align: center]Future Grade[/TD]

[TD=class: mid1, width: 8%, align: center]Sitting Velocity[/TD]

[TD=class: mid1, width: 8%, align: center]Peak Velocity[/TD]

[TD=align: center]Report[/TD]

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[TD]Fastball[/TD]

[TD=class: mid]55[/TD]

[TD=class: mid]60[/TD]

[TD=class: mid]92-93[/TD]

[TD=class: mid]95[/TD]

[TD=class: rpt]Heavy pitch, late finish through the zone, projection for another tick or two of velocity; solid angle of attack, late hop helps it play it above-average, ability to generate swing-and-miss in upper quadrants

 

Command: Control ahead of command through starts, throws a lot of strikes, flashes frequent sequences of true command within the zone; potential to develop above-average command[/TD]

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[TD]Changeup[/TD]

[TD=class: mid]50[/TD]

[TD=class: mid]60[/TD]

[TD=class: mid]84-85[/TD]

[TD=class: mid]85[/TD]

[TD=class: rpt]Lat, sharp split-like action, tunnels distinctly off the fastball, quality action, advanced feel to keep it around the zone, swing-and-miss potential[/TD]

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[TD]Curveball[/TD]

[TD=class: mid]40[/TD]

[TD=class: mid]50[/TD]

[TD=class: mid]74-75[/TD]

[TD=class: mid]77[/TD]

[TD=class: rpt]Projection pitch; flashes average, large downer action and good rotation; inconsistent action, gets loopy and slow, tighter action at higher velo band, below-average at present

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[TD]Control[/TD]

[TD=class: mid]45[/TD]

[TD=class: mid]55[/TD]

[TD=class: mid][/TD]

[TD=class: mid][/TD]

[TD=class: rpt]Advanced ability to dissect the plate, gets ahead, easy delivery; projectable fastball command to both sides, lands the changeup for strikes, curve lags at present, flashes ability to spin it tight during best sequences[/TD]

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[TD]Overall[/TD]

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[TD]Ceiling: Middle-Rotation Starter

Realistic: Regular ML Starter; Back-Rotation Piece

 

Background: 20-year-old right-hander enjoying a breakout campaign, traded to San Diego 6/30. Very impressive stuff and results after arriving in Greensboro in late May. Carries risk as a recently-drafted prep arm pitching below Double-A with limited professional innings. Checks a lot of big league boxes with a quality mix of size, velocity, and the chance for solid control and command. He pounds the zone with velocity from a clean delivery and big-league frame. Both secondaries show swing-and-miss potential, and advanced control of secondary pitches makes him a good bet to start.

 

 

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[mikebel111]

Thanks for the update on SRF and Alford Dinger

 

http://m.milb.com/news/article/20160727192143574

 

Here is an article where Alford talks about his struggles and his big game yesterday.

[mikebel111]

It doesn't seem like catching will happen this season. I would let him hit at higher levels (Dunedin or New Hampshire), then depending on how he's progressed have him catch in instructs this October, or even the AFL/ABL. Instructs is probably better since it's a more controlled environment.

 

 

Thats unfortunate if true. I thought I saw an article that the plan was to resume catching some time in July but it hasnt happened yet. Oh well the sooner he starts catching, the better.

[43211234]

SRF's MLB ETA as 2019?

 

wat

[Dr. Dinger]

SRF's MLB ETA as 2019?

 

wat

 

2018 debut is more realistic, although I wouldn't count on him being a contributor right away. He'll probably spend all of 2017 in AA.

[John_Havok]

SRF's MLB ETA as 2019?

 

wat

 

Its not unreasonable. Assuming 1 year linear progression would put him as a full time regular in 2019, with a possible callup in 2018, outside chance of 2017 as an extra pen arm in September.

[King]

Maese has 4 strikeouts and 2 groundouts through 2 innings.

[King]

Urena should be in AA. 3/4 with a home run today

[Laika]

Urena should be in AA. 3/4 with a home run today

 

Disagree. I think they should take it slow with him. His peripherals have always been crummy, before this year.

 

Does he need to go onto the 40 this offseason?

[King]

Disagree. I think they should take it slow with him. His peripherals have always been crummy, before this year.

 

Does he need to go onto the 40 this offseason?

He does actually. So does Alford. Per this outdated chart from 2013. Perdomo and Matt Dermody could be added as well. Borucki too. and Francisco Rios.

 

http://cdn0.sbnation.com/imported_assets/1906503/2016a_FTE_large.png

http://cdn3.sbnation.com/imported_assets/1906509/2016b_FTE_large.png

[King]

Maese 6IP 3H 0ER 1BB 6K 5-3 GO/FO ratio. Very solid.

[OtisNixonFan]

Maese 6IP 3H 0ER 1BB 6K 5-3 GO/FO ratio. Very solid.

 

Agreed. Solid development for a kid fresh out of high school. 2 seamer carrying him so far. Hope he gains a grip on his off speed.

[mikebel111]

Jon Harris

 

IP: 7 2/3

Hits: 5

ER: 1

BB: 2

K: 4

 

92 pitches (61 strikes)

 

Pretty solid rebound from his 1st start at Dunedin

[King]

Former Blue Jays prospect Hansel Rodriguez is making his first start as a Padre tonight, against the Vancouver Canadians. On Shaw TV if you are interested in watching.

[Spanky__99]

Former Blue Jays prospect Hansel Rodriguez is making his first start as a Padre tonight, against the Vancouver Canadians. On Shaw TV if you are interested in watching.

 

Wait a sec, did they move him up 2 levels?

[King]

Wait a sec, did they move him up 2 levels?

No they only have 1 short season team above the AZL.

[Spanky__99]

No they only have 1 short season team above the AZL.

 

Just a heads up, Reynaldo Lopez' pitching right now.

[King]

Just a heads up, Reynaldo Lopez' pitching right now.

Thanks I missed his first start.

[Spanky__99]

Thanks I missed his first start.

 

No nerves today, kid looks great. I screwed myself in LoD, lol.

 

Meh, kid keeps getting in trouble, but getting out of it.

Edited July 30, 2016 by Spanky99

[King]

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