Official MiLB/Prospects Thread

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Anthony Alford, OF, Blue Jays

Rank: Not ranked. Preseason: 60.

 

Alford’s baseball career got off to a slow start because he was playing college football. He quickly made up for lost time after focusing on baseball, but since then injuries have dramatically slowed his development.

 

Alford has suffered from a concussion, a knee injury, a broken wrist and a hamstring injury over the past three seasons. While he still has impressive tools, he has struggled at the plate this season, and some scouts now see him more as a future fourth outfielder rather than a regular.

[BlueRocky]

Tayler Saucedo had a decent AA debut. The defense really failed him in the second inning and things got off the rails with the grand slam, but he’s a lefty with strikeout ability and several pitches to work with. Aside from the one rough inning he wasn’t half bad.

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Bichette and Jansen are going to the Future's Game.

[TheHurl]

Futures Game USA Capsules.

 

Shaun Anderson, RHP, Giants (Double-A Richmond)

Age: 23. HT: 6-4. WT: 225. B-T: R-R.

Source: Florida.

How Acquired: Traded by Red Sox with RHP Gregory Santos to Giants for 3B Eduardo Nunez, July 25, 2017.

 

Background: Florida’s starting rotation was so loaded that Anderson was a versatile reliever in college, but he’s a full-time starter in pro ball.

 

What To Watch For: Anderson possesses a low- to mid-90s fastball and above-average slider, but his best attribute is his above-average control.

 

Dylan Cease, RHP, White Sox (Double-A Birmingham)

Age: 22. HT: 6-2. WT: 190. B-T: R-R.

Source: Milton (Ga.) HS.

How Acquired: Traded by Cubs with OF Eloy Jimenez and two others to White Sox for LHP Jose Quintana, July 13, 2017.

 

Background: A 2014 sixth-rounder by the Cubs, Cease has consistently shown the high-end arsenal that made him highly regarded.

 

What To Watch For: Despite a four-pitch mix, Cease could dominate hitters with only his mid-90s fastball and wipeout curveball.

 

Hunter Greene, RHP, Reds (Low Class A Dayton)

Age: 18. HT: 6-4. WT: 215. B-T: R-R.

Source: Notre Dame HS, Sherman Oaks, Calif.

How Acquired: Selected by Reds in first round (second overall) of 2017 draft.

 

Background: Greene was considered one of the best prospects in the 2017 draft. He would have been a first-round pick as a shortstop, though he’s a pitcher only in pro ball.

 

What To Watch For: Greene gets to 100 mph with little effort and his ability to locate his fastball is quite advanced for his age.

 

Dakota Hudson, RHP, Cardinals (Triple-A Memphis)

Age: 23. HT: 6-5. WT: 215. B-T: R-R.

Source: Mississippi State.

How Acquired: Selected by Cardinals in first round (34th overall) of 2016 draft.

 

Background: Hudson was an ace at Mississippi State and is pitching like an ace in the minors. He reached Triple-A in his first full season and entered July with a 2.56 ERA in his minor league career.

 

What To Watch For: Hudson’s mid-90s fastball and short slider make him tough to square up, and his specialty is inducing weak ground balls.

 

Mitch Keller, RHP, Pirates (Triple-A Indianapolis)

Age: 22. HT: 6-3. WT: 195. B-T: R-R.

Source: Xavier HS, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

How Acquired: Selected by Pirates in second round of 2014 draft.

 

Background: The brother of long-time Orioles minor league pitcher, Jon Keller, Mitch has been one of the most consistent pitching prospects in the minors as he’s steadily ascended to Triple-A.

 

What To Watch For: Keller combines excellent command and control with a 93-96 mph fastball with plus life and a plus curveball.

 

Matt Manning, RHP, Tigers (Low Class A Lakeland)

Age: 20. HT: 6-6. WT: 190. B-T: R-R.

Source: Sheldon HS, Sacramento.

How Acquired: Selected by Tigers in first round (ninth overall) of 2016 draft.

 

Background: A top basketball prospect in high school, Manning gets excellent extension on his pitches and has more athleticism than most pitchers.

 

What To Watch For: Manning has the stuff to miss bats, with a plus fastball and a putaway breaking ball that could make him a future ace.

 

C.D. Pelham, LHP, Rangers (Double-A Frisco)

Age: 23. HT: 6-6. WT: 235. B-T: L-L.

Source: Spartanburg Methodist (S.C.) JC.

How Acquired: Selected by Rangers in 33rd round of 2015 draft.

 

Background: The Rangers found Pelham at Spartanburg Methodist (S.C.) JC and he’s blossomed since moving to the bullpen.

 

What To Watch For: Pelham is a 6-foot-6 lefty who releases the ball with excellent extension and can fire fastballs up to 99 mph with a swing-and-miss slider.

 

Justus Sheffield, LHP, Yankees (Triple-A Scranton/W-

Age: 22. HT: 6-0. WT: 200. B-T: L-L.

Source: Tullahoma (Tenn.) HS.

How Acquired: Traded by Indians with OF Clint Frazier and two others to Yankees for LHP Andrew Miller, July 31, 2016.

 

Background: A first-round pick in 2014 by the Indians, Sheffield was a headlining prospect in Cleveland’s trade for Andrew Miller in 2016.

 

What To Watch For: Sheffield’s mid-90s fastball, slider and changeup all play as plus pitches at times.

 

Forrest Whitley, RHP, Astros (Double-A Corpus Christi)

Age: 20. HT: 6-7. WT: 195. B-T: R-R.

Source: Alamo Heights HS, San Antonio.

How Acquired: Selected by Astros in first round (17th overall) of 2016 draft.

 

Background: Whitley missed the first two months with a 50-game suspension, but now that he’s returned he’s reminded everyone why he’s the best pitching prospect in baseball.

 

What To Watch For: Whitley has shown the ability to throw five average or better pitches as a teenager.

 

Kyle Wright, RHP, Braves (Double-A Mississippi)

Age: 22. HT: 6-4. WT: 200. B-T: R-R.

Source: Vanderbilt.

How Acquired: Selected by Braves in first round (fifth overall) of 2017 draft.

 

Background: The No. 5 overall pick in the 2017 draft is flying through the Braves farm system. He made it to Double-A Mississippi this year.

 

What To Watch For: The former Vanderbilt ace works off a mid-90s fastball with good movement and can put hitters away with his breaking stuff.

 

Danny Jansen, C, Blue Jays (Triple-A Buffalo)

Age: 23. HT: 6-2. WT: 225. B-T: R-R.

Source: Appleton (Wis.) West HS.

How Acquired: Selected by Blue Jays in 16th round of 2013 draft.

 

Background: Jansen moved slowly early in his pro career, but he’s made up for lost time by being one of the most productive catchers in the minors.

 

What To Watch For: Jansen has some of the best on-base skills of any catching prospect and possesses adequate power when he connects.

 

Sean Murphy, C, Athletics (Double-A Midland)

Age: 23. HT: 6-3. WT: 215. B-T: R-R.

Source: Wright State.

How Acquired: Selected by Athletics in third round of 2016 draft.

 

Background: At Wright State, Murphy had blossomed into a 6-foot-3, 220-pound specimen who has an ideal catcher’s body.

 

What To Watch For: Murphy has 20-plus home run potential to go with above-average defense and cannon arm.

 

Peter Alonso, 1B, Mets (Triple-A Buffalo)

Age: 23. HT: 6-3. WT: 245. B-T: R-R.

Source: Florida.

How Acquired: Selected by Mets in second round of 2016 draft.

 

Background: Alonso parlayed a 14-homer season as a Florida junior into a second-round selection by the Mets.

 

What To Watch For: Alonso delivers premium exit velocities, and he accesses his big-time power because of a strong command of the strike zone.

 

Nathaniel Lowe, 1B, Rays (Double-A Montgomery)

Age: 22. HT: 6-4. WT: 235. B-T: L-R.

Source: Mississippi State.

How Acquired: Selected by Rays in 13th round of 2016 draft.

 

Background: Lowe and his younger brother Josh were both Rays draft picks in 2016. Josh was taken in the first round and Nathaniel in the 13th.

 

What To Watch For: Lowe is an advanced hitter who is starting to reach his above-average power.

 

Keston Hiura, 2B, Brewers (Double-A Biloxi)

Age: 21. HT: 5-11. WT: 190. B-T: R-R.

Source: UC Irvine.

How Acquired: Selected by Brewers in first round (ninth overall) of 2017 draft.

 

Background: Hiura was one of the top college bat in his draft, but was waylaid by an elbow injury that limited him to DH all spring at UC Irvine.

 

What To Watch For: Hiura has a sweet, compact stroke and has quickly proved himself to be one of the minor leagues’ most polished hitters.

 

Brendan Rodgers, SS/2B, Rockies (Double-A Hartford)

Age: 21. HT: 6-0. WT: 180. B-T: R-R.

Source: Lake Mary (Fla.) HS.

How Acquired: Selected by Rockies in first round (third overall) of 2015 draft.

 

Background: One of the top hitters in the minors, Rodgers is back in the Futures Game for the second consecutive season.

 

What To Watch For: Rodgers has a gift for hitting any pitch hard. Combined with his slick glove, he’s a highlight waiting to happen.

 

Ke’Bryan Hayes, 3B, Pirates (Double-A Altoona)

Age: 21. HT: 6-1. WT: 210. B-T: R-R.

Source: Concordia Lutheran HS, Tomball, Texas.

How Acquired: Selected by Pirates in first round (32nd overall) of 2015 draft.

 

Background: The son of long-time big leaguer Charlie Hayes, Ke’Bryan has similar tools and feel to play an excellent third base.

 

What To Watch For: Hayes has a short swing and doesn’t strike out much. He’s also one of the best defensive third basemen in the minors.

 

Ryan Mountcastle, 3B, Orioles (Double-A Bowie)

Age: 21. HT: 6-3. WT: 195. B-T: R-R.

Source: Hagerty HS, Oviedo, Fla.

How Acquired: Selected by Orioles in first round (36th overall) of 2015 draft.

 

Background: Mountcastle has proven himself as a solid offensive prospect at every level.

 

What To Watch For: There are plenty of questions about where Mountcastle will play when he reaches the majors, but there’s little doubt that he’ll hit enough to profile anywhere.

 

Bo Bichette, SS, Blue Jays (Double-A New Hampshire)

Age: 20. HT: 6-0. WT: 200. B-T: R-R.

Source: Lakewood HS, St. Petersburg, Fla.

How Acquired: Selected by Blue Jays in second round of 2016 draft.

 

Background: The son of long-time big league outfielder Dante Bichette, Bo flirted with hitting .400 last season when he was in low Class A.

 

What To Watch For: Bichette is one of the elite hitters in the minors. He generates terrific bat speed and drives the ball to all fields.

 

Carter Kieboom, SS, Nationals (Double-A Harrisburg)

Age: 20. HT: 6-2. WT: 190. B-T: R-R.

Source: Walton HS, Marietta, Ga.

How Acquired: Selected by Nationals in first round (28th overall) of 2016 draft.

 

Background: Kieboom is part of a trio of baseball-playing brothers, including Spencer, who is a catcher with the Nationals.

 

What To Watch For: Kieboom annihilated high Class A with a blend of patience and power and has done the same at Double-A.

 

Jo Adell, OF, Angels (High Class A Inland Empire)

Age: 19. HT: 6-3. WT: 208. B-T: R-R.

Source: Ballard HS, Louisville.

How Acquired: Selected by Angels in first round (10th overall) of 2017 draft.

 

Background: Adell was the first high school player selected in the first round of the 2017 draft to reach high Class A.

 

What To Watch For: Adell has big power, elite speed and a cannon arm. Whether it’s at the plate or in the field, he has the ability to change a game.

 

Alex Kirilloff, OF, Twins (High Class A Fort Myers)

Age: 20. HT: 6-2. WT: 195. B-T: L-L.

Source: Plum HS, Pittsburgh.

How Acquired: Selected by Twins in first round (15th overall) of 2016 draft.

 

Background: Kirilloff missed last season recovering from Tommy John surgery, but he’s already earned a promotion to high Class A.

 

What To Watch For: Kirilloff is a solid defensive outfielder with above-average power and hitting potential.

 

Kyle Lewis, OF, Mariners (High Class A Modesto)

Age: 22. HT: 6-4. WT: 210. B-T: R-R.

Source: Mercer.

How Acquired: Selected by Mariners in first round (11th overall) of 2016 draft.

 

Background: Lewis won Baseball America’s College Player of the Year in 2016. A torn ACL limited him to 79 games during his first two years, but he’s returned healthy and excelled.

 

What To Watch For: Lewis has all the traits of a premier middle-of-the-order hitter.

 

Buddy Reed, OF, Padres (High Class A Lake Elsinore)

Age: 23. HT: 6-4. WT: 210. B-T: B-R.

Source: Florida.

How Acquired: Selected by Padres in second round of 2016 draft.

 

Background: A standout hockey, soccer and baseball player in high school, Reed has a big arm, elite speed and some of the minors’ best defense.

 

What To Watch For: Reed can impact the game in a variety of ways. His speed, defense and arm are weapons, as is his improving raw power.

 

Taylor Trammell, OF, Reds (High Class A Daytona)

Age: 20. HT: 6-2. WT: 195. B-T: L-L.

Source: Mt. Paran Christian HS, Kennesaw, Ga.

How Acquired: Selected by Reds in supp. first round (35th overall) of 2016 draft.

 

Background: A star running back in high school, Trammell was one of the higher-upside outfield prospects in the 2016 draft.

 

What To Watch For: Trammell has speed, power and one of the more advanced batting eyes.

[TheHurl]

World team

 

Enyel De Los Santos, RHP, Phillies (Triple-A Lehigh Valley)

Age: 22. HT: 6-3. WT: 170. B-T: R-R.

Source: Dominican Republic.

How Acquired: Traded by Padres to Phillies for SS Freddy Galvis, Dec. 15, 2017.

 

Background: Originally signed by the Mariners in 2014, de los Santos is part of a wave of high-end arms at the Phillies’ upper levels.

 

What To Watch For: De los Santos can sit in the mid-90s and touch even higher with his high-octane fastball. He also get swings and misses with an above-average changeup.

 

Jorge Guzman, RHP, Marlins (High Class A Jupiter)

Age: 22. HT: 6-2. WT: 182. B-T: R-R.

Source: Dominican Republic.

How Acquired: Traded by Yankees with 2B Starlin Castro and SS Jose Devers to Marlins for OF Giancarlo Stanton, Dec. 11, 2017.

 

Background: Originally signed by the Astros in 2014, Guzman had previously been traded to the Yankees for Brian Mcann.

 

What To Watch For: Guzman is one of the hardest-throwing starters in the minors. In a game filled with hard throwers, Guzman might be tops.

 

Yoan Lopez, RHP, Diamondbacks (Double-A Jackson)

Age: 25. HT: 6-3. WT: 185. B-T: R-R.

Source: Cuba.

How Acquired: Signed as international free agent by Diamondbacks, Jan. 16, 2015.

 

Background: A touted Cuban signing, Lopez has dominated since moving to the bullpen last year. He has 111 strikeouts in 67 relief innings the last two seasons and moved into a closer’s role.

 

What To Watch For: Lopez has some of the best pure stuff around with a 97-99 mph fastball and a wipeout 91-93 mph slider.

 

Kieran Lovegrove, RHP. Indians (Double-A Akron)

Age: 23. HT: 6-4. WT: 185. B-T: R-R.

Source: South Africa (high school in California).

How Acquired: Selected by Indians in third round of 2012 draft.

 

Background: After posting an ERA north of 5.00 last year, Lovegrove is having the best season of his career, dominating at two different levels.

 

What To Watch For: Lovegrove has a power arm with a fastball he can run into the upper 90s and the stuff to miss bats.

 

Jesus Luzardo, LHP, Athletics (Double-A Midland)

Age: 20. HT: 6-1. WT: 205. B-T: L-L.

Source: Venezuela (high school in Florida).

How Acquired: Traded by Nationals with two others to Athletics for LHP Sean Doolitte and RHP Ryan Madson, July 16, 2017.

 

Background: The Nationals made Luzardo a 2015 third-round pick even though Tommy John surgery cost him most of his senior season.

 

What To Watch For: Luzardo has some of the best stuff in the minors with three plus pitches at times. His changeup is one of the minors’ best.

 

Bryan Mata, RHP, Red Sox (High Class A Salem)

Age: 19. HT: 6-3. WT: 160. B-T: R-R.

Source: Venezuela.

How Acquired: Signed as international free agent by Red Sox, Jan. 27, 2016.

 

Background: One of the best pitching prospects in the Boston system, Mata is one of the youngest players in high Class A.

 

What To Watch For: While his walk rate is high, Mata has the feel for mixing pitches and keeping hitters off balance to generate weak contact.

 

Lewis Thorpe, LHP, Twins (Double-A Chattanooga)

Age: 22. HT: 6-1. WT: 160. B-T: R-L.

Source: Australia.

How Acquired: Signed as international free agent by Twins, July 12, 2012.

 

Background: Thorpe was considered the best pitching prospect to come out of Australia in years when the Twins signed him in 2012.

 

What To Watch For: After coming back from Tommy John surgery, Thorpe’s stuff has picked up this year, though his secondary pitches need further refinement.

 

Jesus Tinoco, RHP, Rockies (Double-A Hartford)

Age: 23. HT: 6-4. WT: 190. B-T: R-R.

Source: Venezuela.

How Acquired: Traded by Blue Jays with RHP Jeff Hoffman and two others to Rockies for SS Troy Tulowitzki, July 28, 2015.

 

Background: Tinoco has learned to tame his big stuff since joining the Rockies and is on pace to for the most strikeouts of his career.

 

What To Watch For: Tinoco’s arsenal is headlined by a mid-90s fastball and a curveball and changeup that both draw swings and misses.

 

Alex Wells, LHP, Orioles (High Class A Frederick)

Age: 21. HT: 6-1. WT: 190. B-T: L-L.

Source: Australia.

How Acquired: Signed as international free agent by Orioles, Aug. 29, 2015.

 

Background: Wells is almost always in control. With 10 walks in 140 innings last season, he was second in the minors in walk-rate.

 

What To Watch For: Wells stands out more for his savvy than his pure stuff. He’s a prolific strike-thrower with an ability to locate his fastball to all parts of the strike zone.

 

Miguel Amaya, C, Cubs (Low Class A South Bend)

Age: 19. HT: 6-1. WT: 185. B-T: R-R.

Source: Panama.

How Acquired: Signed as international free agent by Cubs, July 17, 2015.

 

Background: Amaya skipped over the Arizona League in 2016 in favor of short-season Eugene, where he held his own.

 

What To Watch For: Amaya has taken huge strides this year with his plate discipline and he blends strong offensive and defensive skills.

 

Francisco Mejia, C, Indians (Triple-A Columbus)

Age: 22. HT: 5-10. WT: 180. B-T: B-R.

Source: Dominican Republic.

How Acquired: Signed as international free agent by Indians, July 2, 2012.

 

Background: Mejia had a 50-game hitting streak in 2016, the longest streak since the minors reorganized into their modern form in 1963.

 

What To Watch For: Mejia is one of the most talented hitters in the minors, with terrific hand-eye coordination and bat-to-ball skills.

 

Keibert Ruiz, C, Dodgers (Double-A Tulsa)

Age: 19. HT: 6-0. WT: 200. B-T: B-R.

Source: Venezuela.

How Acquired: Signed as international free agent by Dodgers, July 20, 2014.

 

Background: The switch-hitting Ruiz showed uncanny hitting ability and vaulted to Double-A by the time he was 19.

 

What To Watch For: Ruiz lines the ball hard from both sides of the plate and has the arm strength to gun down basestealers.

 

Yordan Alvarez, 1B, Astros (Double-A Corpus Christi)

Age: 21. HT: 6-5. WT: 225. B-T: L-R.

Source: Cuba.

How Acquired: Traded by Dodgers to Astros for RHP Josh Fields, July 31, 2016.

 

Background: Originally signed out of Cuba by the Dodgers, he was traded to the Astros before he played for any Dodgers’ affiliate.

 

What To Watch For: Alvarez has one of the best combinations of power and hitting ability in the minors.

 

Luis Garcia, 2B/SS, Nationals (Low Class A Hagerstown)

Age: 18. HT: 6-0. WT: 190. B-T: L-R.

Source: Dominican Republic.

How Acquired: Signed as international free agent by Nationals, July 2, 2016.

 

Background: Garcia is one of the game’s fastest-rising prospects, as the Nationals promoted him to high Class A in July at just 18 years old.

 

What To Watch For: Garcia has an exciting combination of hitting ability, athleticism and defensive skills.

 

Luis Urias, 2B, Padres (Triple-A El Paso)

Age: 21. HT: 5-9. WT: 185. B-T: R-R.

Source: Mexico.

How Acquired: Signed as international free agent by Padres, Dec. 27, 2013.

 

Background: Blessed with a gifted eye and sweet stroke, Urias hit .330 to win the California League batting title at age 19.

 

What To Watch For: Urias rarely strikes out, and when he gets a pitch in the zone can drive it on a line to all fields.

 

Fernando Tatis Jr., SS/3B, Padres (Double-A San Antonio)

Age: 19. HT: 6-3. WT: 185. B-T: R-R

Source: Dominican Republic.

How Acquired: Traded by White Sox to Padres for RHP James Shields, June 4, 2016.

 

Background: Tatis Jr. is the son of long-time big league third baseman Fernando Tatis.

 

What To Watch For: Tatis is one of the best prospects in baseball. He’s an athletic, big shortstop in the mold of Carlos Correa or Corey Seager with similar power potential.

 

Andres Gimenez, SS, Mets (High Class A St. Lucie)

Age: 19. HT: 5-11. WT: 161. B-T: L-R.

Source: Venezuela.

How Acquired: Signed as international free agent by Mets, July 2, 2015.

 

Background: Gimenez hit .350 in his pro debut in the Dominican Summer League, then zoomed to low Class A at age 18

 

What To Watch For: Gimenez is a gifted hitter who controls the strike zone and has shown increased power and speed this season.

 

Dawel Lugo, 3B, Tigers (Triple-A Toledo)

Age: 23. HT: 6-0. WT: 190. B-T: R-R.

Source: Dominican Republic.

How Acquired: Traded by D-backs with two others to Tigers for OF J.D. Martinez, July 18, 2017.

 

Background: A top international signee by the Blue Jays in 2011, Lugo has hit consistently as a pro as he has moved around the infield...

 

What To Watch For: Lugo has a laser for an arm, capable of making eye-opening throws from across the diamond.

 

Randy Arozarena, OF, Cardinals (Triple-A Memphis)

Age: 23. HT: 5-11. WT: 170. B-T: R-R.

Source: Cuba.

How Acquired: Signed as international free agent by Cardinals, Aug. 1, 2016.

 

Background: Arozarena has quickly ascended to Triple-A, where he has distinguished himself with his athleticism and speed.

 

What To Watch For: Arozarena is liable to swipe a bag at any time or use his speed to rob an extra-base hit in the gap.

 

Luis Basabe, OF, White Sox (Double-A Birmingham)

Age: 21. HT: 6-0. WT: 160. B-T: B-R.

Source: Venezuela.

How Acquired: Traded by Red Sox with three others to White Sox for LHP Chris Sale, Dec. 6, 2016.

 

Background: Originally signed by the Red Sox in 2012, Basabe joined Yoan Moncada and Michael Kopech as the key components of the Sale trade.

 

What To Watch For: A gifted center fielder with power, Basabe cam impact the game on both sides of the ball.

 

Yusniel Diaz, OF, Dodgers (Double-A Tulsa)

Age: 21. HT: 6-1. WT: 195. B-T: R-R.

Source: Cuba.

How Acquired: Signed as international free agent by Dodgers, Nov. 21, 2015.

 

Background: Diaz excelled as a teenager playing professionally in Cuba and has gotten better since coming to the U.S.

 

What To Watch For: The well-rounded Diaz can take a walk, bang a double, steal a base or make a racing grab in the gap.

 

Seuly Matias, OF, Royals (Low Class A Lexington)

Age: 19. HT: 6-3. WT: 200. B-T: R-R.

Source: Dominican Republic.

How Acquired: Signed as international free agent by Royals, July 4, 2015.

 

Background: Matias impressed scouts with big power and a big arm during workouts as an amateur.

 

What To Watch For: Matias is showing an improved ability to hit, and he has outstanding power, leading the minors in home runs.

 

Heliot Ramos, OF, Giants (Low Class A Augusta)

Age: 18. HT: 6-2. WT: 185. B-T: R-R.

Source: Puerto Rico.

How Acquired: Selected by Giants in first round (19th overall) of 2017 draft.

 

Background: Ramos is one of the younger players in the South Atlantic League and one of the Giants’ most talented prospects.

 

What To Watch For: Ramos is a potential power/speed threat, with the athleticism to play a premium position in center field.

 

Jesus Sanchez, OF, Rays (High Class A Charlotte)

Age: 20. HT: 6-3. WT: 210. B-T: L-R.

Source: Dominican Republic.

How Acquired: Signed as international free agent by Rays, July 2, 2014.

 

Background: Sanchez has quickly leapt to the forefront of a loaded Rays system with a blend of skills on both sides of the ball.

 

What To Watch For: It wouldn’t be surprising to see Sanchez make a highlight-reel catch in the outfield or hit a ball over the wall at Nationals Park.

 

Leody Taveras, OF, Rangers (High Class A Down East)

Age: 19. HT: 6-1. WT: 170. B-T: B-R.

Source: Dominican Republic.

How Acquired: Signed as international free agent by Rangers, July 2, 2015.

 

Background: The Rangers have moved Taveras aggressively, beginning with his time at short-season Spokane as a 17-year-old..

 

What To Watch For: Taveras has struggled with the bat this year, but he can still provide excellent defense in center field.

[King]

http://www.standard.net/Ogden-Raptors/2018/07/06/How-a-real-estate-investment-banker-became-Ogden-Raptors-team-chef-Rob-Walton.html

 

Interesting story on the Dodgers taking the initiative to actually feed their minor league players. 6000 calorie per day, fully loaded meals

[BTS]

http://www.standard.net/Ogden-Raptors/2018/07/06/How-a-real-estate-investment-banker-became-Ogden-Raptors-team-chef-Rob-Walton.html

 

Interesting story on the Dodgers taking the initiative to actually feed their minor league players. 6000 calorie per day, fully loaded meals

 

My god that's a lot of calories.

[TheHurl]

My god that's a lot of calories.

 

does seem high. This is far from my expertise but my assignment during Sport Performance class I had to do optimal training for a soccer player and it was 4,200 calories and they run like 10k every game.

[THANOS]

SRF is starting again tonight. Looking forward to seeing another high K performance.

[L54]

http://www.standard.net/Ogden-Raptors/2018/07/06/How-a-real-estate-investment-banker-became-Ogden-Raptors-team-chef-Rob-Walton.html

 

Interesting story on the Dodgers taking the initiative to actually feed their minor league players. 6000 calorie per day, fully loaded meals

 

About damn time! It’s honestly mind boggling that this could be considered pioneering in the MLB.

 

The return teams would receive on feeding these kids is astronomical. Reduced injuries, improved performance, better players. You could easily feed every single one of your minor leaguers 3 proper meals a day for less than teams sign Joe Smith to pitch for them.

[L54]

does seem high. This is far from my expertise but my assignment during Sport Performance class I had to do optimal training for a soccer player and it was 4,200 calories and they run like 10k every game.

 

6000 is a lot especially for a baseball player you’re right. They might budget 6000/kid a day but it’s unlikely many of them eat that much. Especially if they aren’t serving breakfast

[King]

As per Mike Wilner Vlad is doing agility and running drills and will be re-evaluated next week.

[Jimcanuck]

Futures Game USA Capsules.

 

Peter Alonso, 1B, Mets (Triple-A Buffalo)

Age: 23. HT: 6-3. WT: 245. B-T: R-R.

Source: Florida.

How Acquired: Selected by Mets in second round of 2016 draft.

 

Background: Alonso parlayed a 14-homer season as a Florida junior into a second-round selection by the Mets.

 

What To Watch For: Alonso delivers premium exit velocities, and he accesses his big-time power because of a strong command of the strike zone.

 

 

Had no idea Alonso was playing in Buffalo, need to get over there.

[THANOS]

As per Mike Wilner Vlad is doing agility and running drills and will be re-evaluated next week.

 

Uh oh.. You typed the magical word "re-evaluated"; better pull out our umbrellas, a wet blanket will be dropping from the sky any time now.

[Orgfiller]

As per Mike Wilner Vlad is doing agility and running drills and will be re-evaluated next week.

 

Olerud triggered.

[Olerud363]

Olerud triggered.

 

This is kind of ironic. You guys are the ones who've triggered simply by me suggesting that Vlad might be out for a while.

 

Original return date - July 7th (misses four and half weeks)

delay one - hadn't run yet -

delay two - doing agility drills will be "re-evaluated" in one week

 

So now his most optimistic return date is July 18th or so, misses his all star game and his futures games. He will have missed six weeks. And that is if everything goes perfect...

 

It's insidious isn't it?? As the end of July approaches and he still isn't back, and he's doing agility drills with Tulo then some of the rest you will start freaking out.

[Jonn]

No Canadians selected for the Futures Game. That's pretty disappointing.

[John_Havok]

This is kind of ironic. You guys are the ones who've triggered simply by me suggesting that Vlad might be out for a while.

 

Original return date - July 7th (misses four and half weeks)

delay one - hadn't run yet -

delay two - doing agility drills will be "re-evaluated" in one week

 

So now his most optimistic return date is July 18th or so, misses his all star game and his futures games. He will have missed six weeks. And that is if everything goes perfect...

 

It's insidious isn't it?? As the end of July approaches and he still isn't back, and he's doing agility drills with Tulo then some of the rest you will start freaking out.

 

I don't recall anyone here saying they expected him back on the 7th, just that expecting longer. .. cuz reasons. .. didn't really make much sense either. You've blown this injury so far out if proportion it's astounding.

 

He's 19, hurt a tendon in his knee and appears to be ahead of whatever initial schedule the Jays had set for him, if all reports so far can be believed. None of this is bad news. It doesn't derail his career and doesn't mean he can't hit the same ceiling he could have hit before.

 

The only person overreacting here is you.

[LGBJ29]

This is kind of ironic. You guys are the ones who've triggered simply by me suggesting that Vlad might be out for a while.

 

Original return date - July 7th (misses four and half weeks)

delay one - hadn't run yet -

delay two - doing agility drills will be "re-evaluated" in one week

 

So now his most optimistic return date is July 18th or so, misses his all star game and his futures games. He will have missed six weeks. And that is if everything goes perfect...

 

It's insidious isn't it?? As the end of July approaches and he still isn't back, and he's doing agility drills with Tulo then some of the rest you will start freaking out.

 

Honestly I dont think anyone is ever that triggered by the actual baseball content you post, it's more so that your posts are dressed up like f***in Dr. Suess stories and flooded with hyperbole

[Spanky99]

Honestly I dont think anyone is ever that triggered by the actual baseball content you post, it's more so that your posts are dressed up like f***in Dr. Suess stories and flooded with hyperbole

 

lol... "Stay Calm Olerud" is the advice he needs.

[Ray]

SRF is starting again tonight. Looking forward to seeing another high K performance.

 

Final line: 6IP 6H 3ER 1BB 8K

 

I can’t believe he’s still only 22. Feels like he’s much older than that. Probably a case of prospect fatigue.

[Deadpool]

Final line: 6IP 6H 3ER 1BB 8K

 

I can’t believe he’s still only 22. Feels like he’s much older than that. Probably a case of prospect fatigue.

 

That's a pretty good line, I'm very okay with that.

[jaysguy44]

[Ray]

[THANOS]

 

Foley looks really good. Can't wait to see him up here once Happ is traded.

[Spanky99]

Induced stuff, love it... care for dem!

[Ray]

Griffin Conine hit two HR's today:

 

First one went 447 ft

 

Second one went 410 ft.

[Spanky99]

Hi!

[P2F]

 

This post deserves a lot more love. That's some hot s*** right there.

[P2F]

Griffin Conine hit two HR's today:

 

First one went 447 ft

 

Second one went 410 ft.

 

He also doubled and walked.