Official MiLB/Prospects Thread

[spats]

I'm a 10 minute walk away closer to Kalar. Small world.... we should get together sometime maybe see the Bisons if Vladdy and Bichette spend time there

 

I usually get to a few Bison's games a year..will message you when we're going. Vlady and Bichette won't be here for a couple of years, hence the trip to Lake Country ( Cleveland ) before they're called up to Dunedin....just a little closer than going to Lansing.

[spats]

I'm a 10 minute walk away closer to Kalar. Small world.... we should get together sometime maybe see the Bisons if Vladdy and Bichette spend time there

 

If you see a guy walking a Golden usually down Mt. Carmel Blvd, that would be me. Stop and say hello....love to talk prospects.

[Jonn]

Bichette 2-3 with a double

 

Vlad Jr 2-2 with a walk

 

The insanity continues.

 

Promote both. They are litterally kicking the s*** out of the league.

[spats]

Promote both. They are litterally kicking the s*** out of the league.

 

I hope not until June.

[Terminator]

What does everyone think of Fernando Tatis Jr.? He started off terrible but he's been extremely hot as of late. I bring him up because he's another really young guy doing well in A ball, granted he's not doing as well as Vlad or Bichette.

[Maahfaace]

What does everyone think of Fernando Tatis Jr.? He started off terrible but he's been extremely hot as of late. I bring him up because he's another really young guy doing well in A ball, granted he's not doing as well as Vlad or Bichette.

 

His 30% k-rate and inflated babip doesn't really scream immenant promotion. Throw in his age and I would expect to see him in high A all season.

[Spanky__99]

What does everyone think of Fernando Tatis Jr.? He started off terrible but he's been extremely hot as of late. I bring him up because he's another really young guy doing well in A ball, granted he's not doing as well as Vlad or Bichette.

 

Stud, incoming.

 

78. Fernando Tatis, Jr., 3B, San Diego Padres Video

 

Signed: July 2nd Period, 2015 from Dominican Republic

 

Age 18 Height 6’3 Weight 185 Bat/Throw R/R

 

Tool Grades (Present/Future)

Hit Raw Power Game Power Run Fielding Throw

30/50 50/60 30/50 45/40 45/60 60/70

 

Scouting Summary

Tatis looked good during extended spring training (before he was traded) and then continued to improve throughout the summer, showing impressive infield actions, arm strength and burgeoning raw power. He’s likely to move off of short and over to third, but he could be a black hole there while hitting a bunch of homers.

 

Relevant/Interesting Metrics

Had .182 ISO and 26.5% strikeout in 50-PA taste of Northwest League at age 17.

 

Scouting Report

The primary return from Chicago in exchange for James Shields early this season, Tatis was already an intriguing prospect late in the spring but continued to improve as the summer went on and now looks like a potential star. He has shortstop actions and a future 70 arm, but he’ll almost certainly need to move to third base eventually as his large frame fills in and he slows down. The combination of the arm, athleticism, hands and actions could lead to plus-plus defense at third base, though, and with more mass will come more power. Tatis has good bat speed and some natural leverage in his swing and could have plus raw power at maturity. He may never tap into it, though. The swing is noisy, with lots of independently moving parts and Tatis’ contact issues are exacerbated by the length of his limbs and his propensity to be way out in front of offspeed stuff. I have a future 50 on the bat, which is pretty aggressive considering where Tatis is at right now, but he’s still just 17 and has done nothing but exceed the expectations placed upon him as an amateur since arriving. If all the tools actualize, he’s a star. Of course, at just 17 and with hefty swing-and-miss issues, he’s also quite a risk.

 

Edited May 23, 2017 by Spanky99

[Jimcanuck]

If you see a guy walking a Golden usually down Mt. Carmel Blvd, that would be me. Stop and say hello....love to talk prospects.

 

We've met I have a yellow lab. Also, Vlad and Bichette 2018 with Bisons I meant.

[Virgil_Hiltz]

Hey spats i'm in the falls also, mount carmel area.... you?

 

I won't be too far away some time later this year, we're moving to Dunnville! Timmies will be on me!

Also have yellow lab!

[Dr. Dinger]

What is this, Red Shoe diaries? Get a room.

[Dr. Dinger]

More BP chat stuff:

 

TrickDaddy14 (Bronx, NY): Please rank in order of highest fantasy upside: Kyle Tucker, Vlad Guerrero, Rafael Devers, Juan Soto (this is my order)... Thank you!

 

Wilson Karaman: Strictly ceiling, no regard for proximity/risk/etc.? Vladito, Devers, Tucker, Soto for me

 

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Seth (NYC): For purely fantasy - Carter Kieboom or Bo Bichette?

 

Wilson Karaman: I'll take Bichette because I'm a sucker for violent swings with violent results. I like Kieboom a lot too though, wrote optimistic things about him pre-season. He just sustained what sounds like a fairly significant hamstring injury, unfortunately, which'll likely knock him out for a while. Bummer given the early groove.

[Jimcanuck]

I won't be too far away some time later this year, we're moving to Dunnville! Timmies will be on me!

Also have yellow lab!

 

Nice town in a quiet part of ON... did you get a place on the Grand?

[Virgil_Hiltz]

Nice town in a quiet part of ON... did you get a place on the Grand?

 

We got beach property approx 10kms west of Dunnville.....south of Lakeshore Rd, east of Haldeman-Dunnville Townline Rd.

Hoping to build a new house there late summer and retire!

[Dr. Dinger]

Bo Bichette (SS)—Blue Jays

 

Is hitting .360/.439/.566 with an 11.6 BB% through 155 PA as a 19-year-old in Low A good? Because it seems good. Bichette has gone full Scorched Earth on the competition at Lansing so far—hitting, hitting for some power and showing an awfully selective approach at the plate. Scouts have never doubted Bichette’s bat speed or power potential, but there’s always been a boom-or-bust element to his profile that’s led to some tempered enthusiasm. Six strong weeks in Low A don’t make those concerns disappear, but it’d be hard to ask anything more of Bichette right now, and he’s certainly on pace to rank as a top-101 dynasty guy by midseason.

 

[sdyment]

I won't be too far away some time later this year, we're moving to Dunnville! Timmies will be on me!

Also have yellow lab!

 

ROFL... I grew up in Dunnville! Can't believe anyone has heard of it! My sister still lives there. Enjoy the immense boredom

[metafour]

Bichette: 3 for 3, 2 2B, HBP.

 

All three hits were line drives.

[Stoneyen]

Bichette: 3 for 3, 2 2B, HBP.

 

All three hits were line drives.

 

And Maese has gone 7IP with 12K and 0BB, wow!

[John_Havok]

Danny Jansen's first week in AA has gone okay...

 

.429 / .500 / .619 with 2 walks, 2 Ks. 9 for 21 with 4 doubles.

[Angrioter]

Danny Jansen's first week in AA has gone okay...

 

.429 / .500 / .619 with 2 walks, 2 Ks. 9 for 21 with 4 doubles.

 

He's for real

[OtisNixonFan]

Jays catching prospect.. I've learned to temper expectations.

[Laika]

He's more than just a catching prospect - he's Super Tek Jansen!

[Brownie19]

Did King address why he quit doing minor league recaps? They were the best threads on the board. I had no idea Jansen was ripping up AA and that's unacceptable. Like f*** I'm actually going to go look through 4 or 5 box scores on my own! Edited May 26, 2017 by Brownie19

[ColdPint]

Bichette: 3 for 3, 2 2B, HBP.

 

All three hits were line drives.

 

Bichette and Vlad show no signs of slowing down and continue to tear up the league.

 

At this point, when does it start to become detrimental to not have them challenged more a level higher? Promotions in mid-late June?

[Brownie19]

He's more than just a catching prospect - he's Super Tek Jansen!

 

Wasn't there some crazy name for Jansen in a legit prospect write up last year?

[KingKat]

Did King address why he quit doing minor league recaps? They were the best threads on the board. I had no idea Jansen was reading up AA and that's unacceptable. Like f*** I'm actually going to go look through 4 or 5 box scores on my own!

 

Presumably, he just got busy. I'm not aware that he gave a formal reason or anything like that.

[Laika]

Here is the best website for quickly checking all the farm box scores:

 

http://mlbfarm.com/

 

You can even make a custom list of players and save the URL for the list. I use this to follow my dynasty league prospects daily.

[TwistedLogic]

Here is the best website for quickly checking all the farm box scores:

 

http://mlbfarm.com/

 

You can even make a custom list of players and save the URL for the list. I use this to follow my dynasty league prospects daily.

 

Thanks for this link. I'll post these box scores in a thread for people who want to keep track of the farm until King gets back to doing the recaps.

[43211234]

Vlad just refuses to strike out.

 

K% down to 11.6

[Terminator]

Here is the best website for quickly checking all the farm box scores:

 

http://mlbfarm.com/

 

You can even make a custom list of players and save the URL for the list. I use this to follow my dynasty league prospects daily.

 

This is awesome. Thank you.

[Dr. Dinger]

Vlad just refuses to strike out.

 

K% down to 11.6

 

He really needs a promotion.