Official MiLB/Prospects Thread

[King]

there may very well be truth to what people are saying about him struggling with better stuff. Just cause you don't want it to be true, doesn't mean it isn't.

You've missed the point. Who gives a s*** if he struggled to hit quality stuff in the AFL a year and a half ago (where he had a 127 wRC+). There are way more justified concerns with Tellez than that.

 

If one of these evaluators pointed to his 2016 season and said that he struggled to hit more advanced pitching in AA I could maybe consider it. But even Longenhagen said that there was improvement as he moved up to AA from the evaluators he talked to. So he struggled to hit quality stuff in the AFL in 2015, but he mashed AA in 2016 and improved on his "ability to hit quality stuff".

[Spanky__99]

Just motivation for Rowdy.

 

Bottom line is this...there may very well be truth to what people are saying about him struggling with better stuff. Just cause you don't want it to be true, doesn't mean it isn't. It's up to Rowdy to prove whether the bat is for real or can only handle mistakes.

 

I believe Rowdy just takes a bit of time to adjust to better pitching, he's had slow starts every season to new pitching, or is it off-season rust? Either way he adjusts and starts to rake... these small sampled comments seem pretty asinine, to be honest. I'm with King, I'm triggered.

[Sammy225]

I believe Rowdy just takes a bit of time to adjust to better pitching, he's had slow starts every season to new pitching, or is it off-season rust? Either way he adjusts and starts to rake... these small sampled comments seem pretty asinine, to be honest. I'm with King, I'm triggered.

 

Also his name is too good not to be a major leaguer...... He is going to come up to the Jays Mid Season and we are going to start playing the Bag Pipes from Roddy Pippers theme song and everyone is going to be happy.

[Spanky__99]

Also his name is too good not to be a major leaguer...... He is going to come up to the Jays Mid Season and we are going to start playing the Bag Pipes from Roddy Pippers theme song and everyone is going to be happy.

 

Hahaha... that'd be an awesome walk-up song, or ‘It’s a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock ’n’ Roll)’ by AC-DC \M/

[KingKat]

Hahaha... that'd be an awesome walk-up song, or ‘It’s a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock ’n’ Roll)’ by AC-DC \M/

 

Bon Scott played his own bagpipes on that. Bon Scott >>> Brian Johnson.

[Spanky__99]

Bon Scott played his own bagpipes on that. Bon Scott >>> Brian Johnson.

 

Oh I know brother, that's my favourite song from that iconic band. Definitely Scott over Johnson...

[Krylian]

You've missed the point. Who gives a s*** if he struggled to hit quality stuff in the AFL a year and a half ago (where he had a 127 wRC+). There are way more justified concerns with Tellez than that.

 

If one of these evaluators pointed to his 2016 season and said that he struggled to hit more advanced pitching in AA I could maybe consider it. But even Longenhagen said that there was improvement as he moved up to AA from the evaluators he talked to. So he struggled to hit quality stuff in the AFL in 2015, but he mashed AA in 2016 and improved on his "ability to hit quality stuff".

 

Didn't the last sentence talk about last season ('better but still apprehensive')?

 

I'm not saying I agree with the report...I don't watch him regularly so how would I know...but I just find it funny how some people get angry boners if everyone isn't fellating all things Blue Jays in unison.

[King]

Didn't the last sentence talk about last season ('better but still apprehensive')?

 

I'm not saying I agree with the report...I don't watch him regularly so how would I know...but I just find it funny how some people get angry boners if everyone isn't fellating all things Blue Jays in unison.

 

What a stupid post.

[Spanky__99]

What a stupid post.

 

lol

[Krylian]

What a stupid post.

 

Right up your alley then.

[Jonn]

I hope Rowdy becomes a very good big league player just so it can be a big f*** you to all the scouts that dismissed him after a couple of weeks in the AFL.

 

We also really need a good First Baseman.

[Jimcanuck]

Looking forward to seeing Rowdy in TO sometime this summer

[King]

I hope Rowdy becomes a very good big league player just so it can be a big f*** you to all the scouts that dismissed him after a couple of weeks in the AFL.

 

We also really need a good First Baseman.

 

This is true.

[KingKat]

Tellez is somewhat suspect but he's suspect in pretty much in the same way that some much more highly regarded 1B prospects are. He's hardly a sure thing but he's underrated at least compared to other prospects at his position (maybe not so much compared to prospects in general). If I was in a Dynasty draft, I'm be much more into drafting Tellez where you're likely to get him than the 1B prospect ranked ahead of him.

[Laika]

Rowdy Tellez actually has a beautiful swing. I've been saying this for over a year.

 

He's mechanically perfect. He has the elite angles, motions, and actions of a David Ortiz, or a Josh Donaldson...

 

[THANOS]

Rowdy Tellez actually has a beautiful swing. I've been saying this for over a year.

 

He's mechanically perfect. He has the elite angles, motions, and actions of a David Ortiz, or a Josh Donaldson...

 

 

That does look beautiful and fluid with great weight transfer. I wonder why scouts never comment on that?

 

I would imagine being around JD, Tulo and Bautista each Spring Training should help him even more. He seems like a knowledgeable sponge to that type of stuff.

[Laika]

It's because he's fat. That's the whole answer. You can't have such a modest K% for a power hitter by guessing on fastballs.

 

I really think you're right. Well, probably right.

 

AJ Reed also never received big scout love... probably because he's fat. Yet people adore athletic first basemen like it matters at all that Ronald Guzman is thin or Cody Bellinger could maybe play CF if you asked nicely.

[burlingtonbandit]

That does look beautiful and fluid with great weight transfer. I wonder why scouts never comment on that?

 

I would imagine being around JD, Tulo and Bautista each Spring Training should help him even more. He seems like a knowledgeable sponge to that type of stuff.

 

I really wonder if the Blue Jays have added any hitting gurus to their coaching staff. I mean they have a first hand look at how Donaldson and Bautista made swing changes. They need to hire the Tewksbarry's of the world and spend some $ having software like HitTrax etc.

 

I find it weird how you see all these development facilities like Driveline and that yet MLB facilities are garbage in comparison and have outdated equipment.

[G-Snarls]

[Laika]

 

Prospect that might be as exciting to watch as vlad = a very short list

 

Kopech (100! and he punches people!)

Espinoza/Groome/Yadier Alvarez - if projectable future Aces are what you're into

Francisco Mejia - do you like hit streaks?

Rowdy Tellez - do you like watching Kieth Law shrink into irrelevance?

Moncada

Matt Chapman - i mean, double plus arm, plus field and plus raw power is a viewer's delight tool package. (but this is "exciting to watch" and not really "exciting to follow." Lewis Brinson is cool too.

Pick any of the top 6 shortstop prospects - do you like shortstop prospects?

Robles/Moniak... Leody Taveras maybe

[KingKat]

Prospect that might be as exciting to watch as vlad = a very short list

 

Kopech (100! and he punches people!)

Espinoza/Groome/Yadier Alvarez - if projectable future Aces are what you're into

Francisco Mejia - do you like hit streaks?

Rowdy Tellez - do you like watching Kieth Law shrink into irrelevance?

Moncada

Matt Chapman - i mean, double plus arm, plus field and plus raw power is a viewer's delight tool package. (but this is "exciting to watch" and not really "exciting to follow." Lewis Brinson is cool too.

Pick any of the top 6 shortstop prospects - do you like shortstop prospects?

Robles/Moniak... Leody Taveras maybe

 

Jose Albertos, mystery pitcher extraordinaire.

[BTS]

Prospect that might be as exciting to watch as vlad = a very short list

 

Kopech (100! and he punches people!)

Espinoza/Groome/Yadier Alvarez - if projectable future Aces are what you're into

Francisco Mejia - do you like hit streaks?

Rowdy Tellez - do you like watching Kieth Law shrink into irrelevance?

Moncada

Matt Chapman - i mean, double plus arm, plus field and plus raw power is a viewer's delight tool package. (but this is "exciting to watch" and not really "exciting to follow." Lewis Brinson is cool too.

Pick any of the top 6 shortstop prospects - do you like shortstop prospects?

Robles/Moniak... Leody Taveras maybe

 

Cody Bellinger - A 1B prospect WHO CAN PLAY CF

[Brownie19]

Prospect that might be as exciting to watch as vlad = a very short list

 

Kopech (100! and he punches people!)

Espinoza/Groome/Yadier Alvarez - if projectable future Aces are what you're into

Francisco Mejia - do you like hit streaks?

Rowdy Tellez - do you like watching Kieth Law shrink into irrelevance?

Moncada

Matt Chapman - i mean, double plus arm, plus field and plus raw power is a viewer's delight tool package. (but this is "exciting to watch" and not really "exciting to follow." Lewis Brinson is cool too.

Pick any of the top 6 shortstop prospects - do you like shortstop prospects?

Robles/Moniak... Leody Taveras maybe

 

Where is Mejia landing on the prospect lists? Is he legit?

[P2F]

Where is Mejia landing on the prospect lists? Is he legit?

 

Seems to be consensus top 30.

[Laika]

Where is Mejia landing on the prospect lists? Is he legit?

 

60/70 hit, 55 raw power, 70 arm, can absolutely catch.

 

His ceiling is essentially Posey/Lucroy/Yadi/Young Mauer, in other words, he could be the best C in professional baseball if he maxes out his development.

[Angrioter]

60/70 hit, 55 raw power, 70 arm, can absolutely catch.

 

His ceiling is essentially Posey/Lucroy/Yadi/Young Mauer, in other words, he could be the best C in professional baseball if he maxes out his development.

 

overrated for me. Undersize

[Laika]

Jose Albertos, mystery pitcher extraordinaire.

 

I dunno who this!

Lazarito and Lourdes will also be super exciting to finally see in action.

 

Cody Bellinger - A 1B prospect WHO CAN PLAY CF

 

boooo

[Laika]

overrated for me. Undersize

 

how tall was Pudge? How big is Martin?

 

big isn't even an asset for a catcher. Compact frames seem to work well.

[Terminator]

how tall was Pudge? How big is Martin?

 

big isn't even an asset for a catcher. Compact frames seem to work well.

 

Big catchers are better because every time Salvador Perez is behind the plate and takes one off the mask the announcers tell me they are.

[Jimcanuck]

A healthy Alford could quickly join that list