Official MiLB/Prospects Thread

[THANOS]

SRF is a beast.

 

The scary thing is he just started throwing the CU last season and it's already flashing plus, along with his nasty SL, and sweeping FB. If those pitches and his emerging CH continue to develop, he could be our first real homegrown strikeout starter in ages (Stroman could have been one imo before the tampering and ego s***).

[Jimcanuck]

Vlad, Bichette, Palacios, Woodman at Lansing together?

[Laika]

Mental health essentially. I am working now with his former coach and we had a conversation about it. Guy was suffering badly from it even then and everyone (his family) was convinced that he couldn't handle the rigors of the the minors. But somewhere there was a split in the decision to send him to Chipola. My guess is that his Dad was the one that was pushing in a different directions but that is pure speculation. The coach said that most people were just saying "he loves baseball, he'll get better if he's doing what he loves". Which just isn't true but that's really easy to say in hindsight.

 

That's sad. Arguably college was even worse than the minors for two reasons: He is foregoing a bonus and taking a risk, and he has the added burden of academics.

 

It's fruitless speculation but you wonder what would have happened had he just put everything on the table, full disclosure, and signed an underslot deal with an informed and understanding org.

[King]

Scouting grades:*Hit: 55 | Power: 60 | Run: 45 | Arm: 55 | Field: 45 | Overall: 55

 

Vlad Jr. per mlb pipeline lol

[Orgfiller]

Scouting grades:*Hit: 55 | Power: 60 | Run: 45 | Arm: 55 | Field: 45 | Overall: 55

 

Vlad Jr. per mlb pipeline lol

 

I think they gave literally everyone after 14 top prospects a 55 FV, which seems pretty lazy if they're going through the bother of ranking so many of them.

[Spanky99]

I think they gave literally everyone after 14 top prospects a 55 FV, which seems pretty lazy if they're going through the bother of ranking so many of them.

 

They do this every year, and I agree it's lazy. Check out the top 100.

[P2F]

I think they gave literally everyone after 14 top prospects a 55 FV, which seems pretty lazy if they're going through the bother of ranking so many of them.

It's incredibly thoughtless. The last 40-50 or so players in the top 100 should predominantly be 50 FV guys - essentially prospects that project to be league average.

[Pendleton]

I think they gave literally everyone after 14 top prospects a 55 FV, which seems pretty lazy if they're going through the bother of ranking so many of them.

 

So dumb, why even bother putting out the content of you're going to half ass it?

[metafour]

Who's got a BA membership to post this sh*t?

 

 

[jays4life19]

Who's got a BA membership to post this sh*t?

 

 

 

Major League Baseball’s annual two-day international amateur showcase begins tomorrow in the Dominican Republic, where several of the top prospects eligible to sign when the 2017-18 signing period opens on July 2 will be in attendance.

 

The showcase mostly features 15- and 16-year-old players from the Dominican Republic and Venezuela, the two predominant sources of international signings, though players from Colombia, Brazil, Nicaragua and Panama are also on the rosters.

 

This upcoming signing period will be the first under the rules of the new Collective Bargaining Agreement, which include hard caps on each team’s bonus pool. There are 16 teams that will each have a pool of $4.75 million, while six teams get $5.25 million and eight clubs get $5.75 million.

 

Top Players To Watch

 

The top paid player in the 2017 class is expected to be Wander Franco, a switch-hitting Dominican shortstop with good bat control who is a nephew of Padres shortstop Erick Aybar. The Rays are the favorites to land Franco, whose price is expected to get close to $4 million.

 

Behind Franco, Jelfrey Marte, a switch-hitter who stands out for his defense, could be the next highest paid player in the Dominican Republic, with Marte linked to the Twins. Marte’s bonus is expected to be around $3 million.

 

Another switch-hitting shortstop, Ronny Mauricio, has been tied to the Mets, who are also the favorites to land speedy Dominican center fielder Adrian Hernandez for north of $1 million.

 

The Mariners are the favorites to sign one of the top hitters in the class, Julio Rodriguez, a power-hitting corner outfielder from the Dominican Republic with a compact righthanded swing. The Brewers are tied to a pair of outfielders—switch-hitting Larry Ernesto out of the Dominican Republic and Carlos Rodriguez, a lefty from Venezuela—with expected seven-figure prices.

 

The Indians are in the biggest bonus pool bracket at $5.75 million and are tied to a pair of shortstops, Luis Garcia from the Dominican Republic and 15-year-old Aaron Bracho from Venezuela, expected to get at least $1 million. Dominican shortstops Ynmanol Martinez (linked to the Marlins) and Miguel Hiraldo (linked to the Blue Jays) both look to be in line for bonuses of at least $1 million. A pair of switch-hitting Venezuelan shortstops, Alvaro Gonzalez (tied to the Tigers) and Keyber Rodriguez (tied to the Rangers) could also go for around $1 million each.

 

Among the players without heavy ties to a team at this point are catcher Daniel Flores, who was one of the most high-profile prospects in Venezuela entering the year, speedy Dominican outfielder Alberto Rodriguez and lefthanded outfielder Juan Pie.

 

Notable Absences

 

Several high-profile Venezuelan players are absent from the event. Two shortstops tied to the Red Sox—Danny Diaz and Antony Flores—are not on the rosters. Neither are center fielder Everson Pereira (linked to Yankees) or shortstop Juan Querecuto (Mariners). And while two Brazilian players (outfielder Victor Coutinho and righthander Heitor Tokar) are on the rosters, the country’s top player, righthander Eric Pardinho, will not attend. Pardinho, who overmatched the Dominican Republic in the COPABE 16U tournament in Panama in July and even pitched for Brazil in the World Baseball Classic qualifier in September, has been tied to the Blue Jays. Outfielder Raimfer Salinas and catcher Antonio Cabello also did not make the trip from Venezuela.

 

 

Read more at http://www.baseballamerica.com/international/mlb-showcase-preview-top-international-prospects-2017/#j2lby7VqCKGxHi4y.99

[metafour]

2017 World Showcase Jan 07, 2017

PG Grade: 10

 

Eric Taniguchi Pardinho is a 2018 RHP with a 5-10 165 lb. frame from Bastos, Brazil. Medium, athletic frame with square shoulders, very nice build with present strength throughout, strong lower half and core which are incorporated into delivery. Primary righthanded pitcher, lots of tempo, rhythm, and balance to delivery, high leg lift up past belt, gathers over rubber well and and shows a long and fluid arm stroke through the backside working to a high three-quarters arm slot. Advanced ability to repeat delivery, especially for age, and remains on line with lower half directionality. Very low effort delivery and release, able to generate plane on fastball and showed advanced command of fastball that lived comfortably in the 90-93 mph range. Worked either side of the plate with fastball with intent, curveball shows downer life and 12-6 shape with late, tight bite at 79 mph, slider was just as tight at 81 mph with solid finish to the glove side. Reminiscent of Jeremy Hellickson at this age. Looks to be one of the top international arms for the July 2nd signing period. Named to World Showcase Top Prospect List.

 

http://m.mlb.com/news/article/213253022/pardinho-becoming-face-of-baseball-from-brazil/

 

http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/31426364/v1181362683/pakbra-15yearold-pardinho-throws-23-innings

[Dr. Dinger]

Can someone repost the link to the Top 100 aggregate Google Doc?

[P2F]

Can someone repost the link to the Top 100 aggregate Google Doc?

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1AYHdbnvRKdiWSf40UwfPj37Stm7mZKCorcZCZZzNhSY/edit?usp=sharing

[Ray]

Pardinho is a beast. I was watching him in a WBC qualifier game. Only 16 and throws heat. And very smooth delivery. Hope we can get him.

[KingKat]

The (depressing) story of Jake Eliopoulos.

 

http://news.nationalpost.com/sports/mlb/losing-jake-the-amazing-life-and-tragic-death-of-a-young-blue-jays-prospect

[King]

http://m.mlb.com/assets/images/4/5/4/216497454/cuts/blue_jays_top_10_dacp5bwp_hd7u3ti8.jpg

[Nafro]

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1AYHdbnvRKdiWSf40UwfPj37Stm7mZKCorcZCZZzNhSY/edit?usp=sharing

 

Greatest omission Sandy Alcantara.

 

Latest News (Feb 22, 2017)

 

Alcantara, a non-roster invitee to spring training and promising prospect, has made impressive physical strides over the last year, Jose de Jesus Oritz of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. "He's a specimen," Cardinals manager Mike Matheny said. "This guy is impressive in how he's developed over the last year. A year ago you just saw a very thin (player who) just still looked kind of like a kid. He looks like a man who has taken the next step. Watching his athleticism, watching the way he moves, watching how he handles just his disposition and his mound disposition as well, there's a lot of things that he's improved on over the last year."

 

Analysis: Alcantara firmly remains a developmental project after compiling a 5-11 record over 23 starts between Low-A Peoria and High-A Palm Beach in 2016, but has undeniably eye-opening stuff. The 21-year-old boasts a 100 mph-fastball, a changeup that tops out at about 90 mph, a sharp-breaking curve and an effective sinker. That arsenal helped produce 153 whiffs over 122.2 innings last season, although Alcantara offset those impressive numbers with 59 walks, an area in which he clearly has room for improvement. Given his skill set and potential, Alcantara will be one of the more intriguing non-roster invitees to monitor in Cardinals' camp, and could well start the 2017 campaign at the Double-A level with a strong spring training effort.

[Nafro]

Greatest omission Sandy Alcantara.

 

Latest News (Feb 22, 2017)

 

Alcantara, a non-roster invitee to spring training and promising prospect, has made impressive physical strides over the last year, Jose de Jesus Oritz of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. "He's a specimen," Cardinals manager Mike Matheny said. "This guy is impressive in how he's developed over the last year. A year ago you just saw a very thin (player who) just still looked kind of like a kid. He looks like a man who has taken the next step. Watching his athleticism, watching the way he moves, watching how he handles just his disposition and his mound disposition as well, there's a lot of things that he's improved on over the last year."

 

Analysis: Alcantara firmly remains a developmental project after compiling a 5-11 record over 23 starts between Low-A Peoria and High-A Palm Beach in 2016, but has undeniably eye-opening stuff. The 21-year-old boasts a 100 mph-fastball, a changeup that tops out at about 90 mph, a sharp-breaking curve and an effective sinker. That arsenal helped produce 153 whiffs over 122.2 innings last season, although Alcantara offset those impressive numbers with 59 walks, an area in which he clearly has room for improvement. Given his skill set and potential, Alcantara will be one of the more intriguing non-roster invitees to monitor in Cardinals' camp, and could well start the 2017 campaign at the Double-A level with a strong spring training effort.

 

s*** I didn't read the lastest iteration. I'm a douche...I guess Alcantara's number 40 ranking in BP firmly planted him to slot in at 95.

 

My apologies to P2F. I was going to ride not having Alcantara on your list all year. That take's some fun out of it.

[TheHurl]

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1AYHdbnvRKdiWSf40UwfPj37Stm7mZKCorcZCZZzNhSY/edit?usp=sharing

 

Don't know if you intend to include Sickels list but here it is. http://www.minorleagueball.com/2017/2/13/14598358/top-200-mlb-prospects-for-2017-minor-league-ball

 

I like that he's a little different...as he generally answers why he is. I don't like answers like this one on Barretto though:

 

. I considered Barreto as high as 6th. His industry stock seems down over the last couple of months but he still seems like an elite prospect to me.

 

I'd rather hear why (could be his defense is elite in his opinion, I'm okay with that) and not just generic responses. He will answer questions and admits that he sometimes just has guys he's seen so he'll rank them higher. Individual lists like this are always going to be a little different than consensus.

Edited February 24, 2017 by TheHurl

[Ray]

Was it up to us to pick one of Barreto/Urena to send to the A's, or did the A's get to pick?

 

Either way, it netted us Donaldson so no reason crying over Barreto. I do wondor why they kept Urena over Barreto however (if in fact we had to choose)

[King]

Was it up to us to pick one of Barreto/Urena to send to the A's, or did the A's get to pick?

 

Either way, it netted us Donaldson so no reason crying over Barreto. I do wondor why they kept Urena over Barreto however (if in fact we had to choose)

 

The A's asked for Barreto almost certainly.

[Ray]

The A's asked for Barreto almost certainly.

 

That makes sense. I just thoughy I read an article on Urena where it was mentioned it was up to the Jays on whether or not to send one of Barreto/Urena

 

Again, it got us Donaldson so it's hard to complain about that trade.

[P2F]

Don't know if you intend to include Sickels list but here it is. http://www.minorleagueball.com/2017/2/13/14598358/top-200-mlb-prospects-for-2017-minor-league-ball

 

I like that he's a little different...as he generally answers why he is. I don't like answers like this one on Barretto though:

 

 

 

I'd rather hear why (could be his defense is elite in his opinion, I'm okay with that) and not just generic responses. He will answer questions and admits that he sometimes just has guys he's seen so he'll rank them higher. Individual lists like this are always going to be a little different than consensus.

 

I don't plan on using his list this season, but thanks for linking it anyway. I did incorporate his last year, but I chose to replace his this season with our BJMB fantasy prospects list instead.

[Grant77]

I don't plan on using his list this season, but thanks for linking it anyway. I did incorporate his last year, but I chose to replace his this season with our BJMB fantasy prospects list instead.

 

I'd personally put far more stock into a list of a respected individual who has seen many of the players live than a list composed by fans that doesn't even have the same criteria.

[Jimcanuck]

I'd personally put far more stock into a list of a respected individual who has seen many of the players live than a list composed by fans that doesn't even have the same criteria.

 

Isn't the margin of error so high it doesn't really matter?

[P2F]

I'd personally put far more stock into a list of a respected individual who has seen many of the players live than a list composed by fans that doesn't even have the same criteria.

 

Sickels isn't a scout, bro.

[TheHurl]

It would be interesting to see the same crew to have done one without the fantasy value side of it (doing it by predicting future fWAR instead). And compare in 5 years. I think you'd find there is similar results for most of the lists.

[TheHurl]

Sickels isn't a scout, bro.

 

And he admitted he only saw about 20 players live this time. Here is his quick bio.

 

John began his baseball career working as Bill James research assistant from 1993 through 1996. He worked as ESPN.com's Minor League Baseball Analyst from 1996 until 2005, when he joined SB Nation. He is Executive Editor and writer for MinorLeagueBall.com, SB Nation's site for all things related to baseball prospects and the minor leagues.

 

John was born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa. He graduated from Northwest Missouri State University in 1990 with a BA in History and Philosophy. He earned an MA in European History from the University of Kansas in 1993, and did PhD study in British History at KU from 1993 through 1996.

[Laika]

ok I like Cody Bellinger now:

 

http://m.mlb.com/video/v1226884083/ladmil-bellinger-crushes-a-solo-homer-to-right/?affiliateId=clubMEGAMENU

[King]

ok I like Cody Bellinger now:

 

http://m.mlb.com/video/v1226884083/ladmil-bellinger-crushes-a-solo-homer-to-right/?affiliateId=clubMEGAMENU

Thats Power.