Official MiLB/Prospects Thread

[Olerud363]

Looks like he is the real deal. Now with 200 at bats.

 

Really disappointed about this considering we are giving Brito playing time

 

This entire board makes no sense sometimes. Take a prospect like Smith. 1 year ago if we had a huge talk about Smith's ceiling no one would mention Justin Upton. If someone said.

 

I do believe this. Dwight Smith is the next Justin Upton. He will hit .280 .350 .480 or so like Justin Upton does. I do believe this will happen.

 

Everybody, including myself, would go nuts on the person. In fact, as we all know, this scenario pretty much happened.

 

So lets try to examine reality with some questions.

 

Question 1. Is Billy McKinney the next Justin Upton??

Question 2. Is Dwight Smith the next Justin Uption??

Question 3. Over the next 100 games will Billy MicKinney hit better, worse or about the same than he has over the last 20??

Question 4. Over the next 100 games will Dwight Smith hit better, worse or about the same than he has over the last 20??

 

Edit: I'm not accusing anyone of saying Dwight Smith is the next Justin Upton, just pointing that he is hitting like Justin Upton right now, and we have to ask ourselves whether that will continue or not. I am accusing someone of saying Billy McKinney is the next Justin Upton, because someone did say that once.

[Jimcanuck]

Lesson learned, always go with better bloodlines.

 

Caveat, maybe no one was giving us anything for damaged goods.

[Slade]

Biggio right now 3-3 with a HR.

 

SRF still bad.

[Terminator]

Biggio right now 3-3 with a HR.

 

SRF still bad.

 

Vlad Jr. hit an oppo homer too. Wouldn't mind seeing Biggio brought up with Vlad.

[Spanky__99]

Biggio right now 3-3 with a HR.

 

SRF still bad.

 

Alford still struggling, VGJ 2-4 with a HR and LGJ 2-4 batting .400 since being sent down.

[Ray]

Alford hitting .145 now. Yikes.

[bones10]

What we doing with gurriel ?

[Slade]

What we doing with gurriel ?

 

Nothing stay in AAA.

[Ray]

bk (Vancouver, BC): Jordan Groshans is off to a really hot start. Are the reports as good as the numbers?

 

Kyle Glaser: Yes. Ben Badler who does the Blue Jays system for us was right on it when Groshans started earning glowing reports last year. I actually talked to a scout the other day who said the first time he saw Groshans he assumed he was a college guy because he was so advanced at the plate, he was stunned to learn he was a high school draft pick. The reports are good, the numbers are good, and kudos go to Ben for being on it and getting Groshans onto our Top 100 early.

 

2018 Draft Class (HS Hitters): Of the 2018 draft class HS hitters, would you rank Gorman, Kelenic, and Groshans in that order? I assume Gorman is at his own level now but how close are Kelenic and Groshans to each other?

 

Kyle Glaser: I would refer you to our Top 100 to see how close Kelenic and Groshans are to one another.

[Spanky__99]

What we doing with gurriel ?

 

He's down there getting his head straight and confidence up.

[L54]

bk (Vancouver, BC): Jordan Groshans is off to a really hot start. Are the reports as good as the numbers?

 

Kyle Glaser: Yes. Ben Badler who does the Blue Jays system for us was right on it when Groshans started earning glowing reports last year. I actually talked to a scout the other day who said the first time he saw Groshans he assumed he was a college guy because he was so advanced at the plate, he was stunned to learn he was a high school draft pick. The reports are good, the numbers are good, and kudos go to Ben for being on it and getting Groshans onto our Top 100 early.

 

2018 Draft Class (HS Hitters): Of the 2018 draft class HS hitters, would you rank Gorman, Kelenic, and Groshans in that order? I assume Gorman is at his own level now but how close are Kelenic and Groshans to each other?

 

Kyle Glaser: I would refer you to our Top 100 to see how close Kelenic and Groshans are to one another.

 

Shouldn't scouts be familiar with first round draft picks? The thought that this guy didn't know Groshans was a HS kid is mind boggling (unless it was on the back field and he was wearing number 69 with no name on the back)

[Terminator]

Shouldn't scouts be familiar with first round draft picks? The thought that this guy didn't know Groshans was a HS kid is mind boggling (unless it was on the back field and he was wearing number 69 with no name on the back)

 

Scouts are giant bullshitters.

[Spanky__99]

bk (Vancouver, BC): Jordan Groshans is off to a really hot start. Are the reports as good as the numbers?

 

Kyle Glaser: Yes. Ben Badler who does the Blue Jays system for us was right on it when Groshans started earning glowing reports last year. I actually talked to a scout the other day who said the first time he saw Groshans he assumed he was a college guy because he was so advanced at the plate, he was stunned to learn he was a high school draft pick. The reports are good, the numbers are good, and kudos go to Ben for being on it and getting Groshans onto our Top 100 early.

 

2018 Draft Class (HS Hitters): Of the 2018 draft class HS hitters, would you rank Gorman, Kelenic, and Groshans in that order? I assume Gorman is at his own level now but how close are Kelenic and Groshans to each other?

 

Kyle Glaser: I would refer you to our Top 100 to see how close Kelenic and Groshans are to one another.

 

Have BA updated their top 100 since the winter?

[L54]

Scouts are giant bullshitters.

 

Over simplification. Scouts are needed to find guys like Groshans to be perfectly honest. There are no trackman reads or spin rates to evaluate at HS in Texas or Jucos in Florida. They get s*** on here a lot because guys always reference one scout somewhere who said Player A couldn't stick at SS. Just like any profession there are good ones and there are bad ones.

[jays4life19]

John Sickles updated top 100

 

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1) Fernando Tatis Jr, SS, San Diego Padres, Grade A: Previously No. 2 on the list, moved up to No. 1 due to excellent MLB debut, not a fluke at all.

 

2) Vladimir Guerrero Jr, 3B, Toronto Blue Jays, Grade A: Previously No. 1; spring injury slowed timetable slightly but he’s ripping in Triple-A and is ready for the Show.

 

3) Eloy Jimenez, OF, Chicago White Sox, Grade A: Previously No. 3; so-so start (.231/.286/.372) but talent is obvious and there’s nothing left to prove in minors, just needs to play.

 

4) Wander Franco, SS, Tampa Bay Rays, Grade A: Previously No. 4 (no change); hitting .263/.343/.386 in Low-A at age 18.

 

5) Victor Robles, OF, Washington Nationals, Grade A-: Previously No. 6; solid start to the season at .270/.316/.500; now has 157 career MLB at-bats and will be dropped from the list beginning in May.

 

6) Forrest Whitley, RHP, Houston Astros, Grade A: Previously No. 5; 6.55 ERA in first three Triple-A starts but almost everyone is getting hammered at that level this year; stock holding overall.

 

7) Nick Senzel, INF, Cincinnati Reds, Grade A-: Previously No. 7; out with an ankle injury.

 

8) Mackenzie Gore, LHP, San Diego Padres, Grade A-: Previously No. 12; excellent opening in High-A – 1.13 ERA with 18/2 K/BB in 16 innings; stock moving up.

9) Casey Mize, RHP, Detroit Tigers, Grade B+: Previously No. 17; excellent opening at 0.50, 21/1 K/BB in 18 innings in High-A; too good for this level – stock moving up.

 

10) Royce Lewis, SS, Minnesota Twins, Grade A-: Previously No. 8; hitting .230/.360/.295 in 16 games in High-A; key to watch here will be power as season progresses.

 

11) Kyle Tucker, OF, Houston Astros, Grade A-: Previously No. 9; slow start in Triple-A at .129/182/.274 in 17 games – too soon to worry given entire track record.

 

12) Alex Kirilloff, OF, Minnesota Twins, Grade A-: Previously No. 10; on disabled list with wrist injury.

 

13) Chris Paddack, RHP, San Diego Padres, Grade B+: Previously No. 27; 2.25 ERA in 20 major league innings, 21/7 K/BB, just nine hits; doesn’t look like a fluke to me; stock way up.

 

14) Brendan Rodgers, INF, Colorado Rockies, Grade A-: Previously No. 14; hitting .250/.347/.438 in 17 games in Triple-A; stock holding.

 

15) Dylan Cease, RHP, Chicago White Sox, Grade B+: Previously No. 18; 1.84 ERA in 14.2 innings in Triple-A, 14/3 K/BB; stock ticking up.

 

16) Bo Bichette, SS, Toronto Blue Jays, Grade A-: Previously No.13; hitting .250/.310/.404 in 14 games in Triple-A; no reason to change anything yet.

 

17) Keston Hiura, 2B, Milwaukee Brewers, Grade B+: Previously No. 16; hot start at .294/.310/.632 in 18 games in Triple-A.

 

18) Jo Adell, OF, Los Angeles Angels, Grade A-: Previously No. 15; out with ankle and hamstring injuries.

 

19) Brendan McKay, LHP, Tampa Bay Rays. Grade B+: Previously No. 20; 3.29 ERA in 13.2 innings in Double-A with excellent 27/3 K/BB ratio.

 

20) Ian Anderson, RHP, Atlanta Braves, Grade B+: Previously No. 19; 2.08 ERA in 13 innings in Double-A, 15/8 K/BB; command has been a bit wobbly at times.

 

21) Jesus Luzardo, LHP, Oakland Athletics, Grade A-: Previously No. 11; out with shoulder injury; rehab reportedly going well but he isn’t throwing yet; stock down a bit until we get more data either way.

 

22) Alex Reyes, RHP, St. Louis Cardinals, Grade B+: Previously No. 21; opened in majors but had uncharacteristic control problems – six walks in three innings; sent back to Triple-A and has thrown 7.2 shutout innings but with 8/7 K/BB; now has 53 major league innings so will be dropped from the list beginning in May; I’m concerned about the BBs.

 

23) Brent Honeywell, RHP, Tampa Bay Rays, Grade B+: Previously No. 22; still rehabbing from Tommy John – minor setback recently with more soreness but not supposed to be a big deal.

 

24) Luis Urias, 2B, San Diego Padres, Grade B+: Previously No. 23; hit .083 in 24 major league at-bats, but .364/.417/.592 in 22 Triple-A at-bats; nothing left to prove in El Paso.

 

25) Francisco Mejia, C, San Diego Padres, Grade B+: Previously No. 24; hitting .161/.212/.226 in 31 major league at-bats; should improve in time.

 

26) Keibert Ruiz, C, Los Angeles Dodgers, Grade B+: Previously No. 25; hitting .245/.310/.340 in 53 at-bats in Double-A, has stuck out just twice.

 

27) Sixto Sanchez, RHP, Miami Marlins, Grade B+: Previously No. 26; in extended spring training.

 

28) Taylor Trammell, OF, Cincinnati Reds, Grade B+: Previously No. 32; hitting .302/.448/.491 in Double-A; strong start, could reach majors by end of season.

 

29) Mitch Keller, RHP, Pittsburgh Pirates, Grade B+: Previously No. 28; 2.70 ERA in 20 innings in Triple-A, 22/13 K/BB – could still stand to lower walk rate but nearly ready for a trial.

 

30) A.J. Puk, LHP, Oakland Athletics, Grade B+: Previously No. 29; still rehabbing from Tommy John.

 

31) Triston McKenzie, RHP, Cleveland Indians, Grade B+: Previously No. 30; currently out with a back injury.

 

32) Mike Soroka, RHP, Atlanta Braves, Grade B+: Previously No. 31; made two starts in Triple-A, one in the majors; currently has 30.2 MLB innings with 3.23 ERA, 27/9 K/BB; Looks good.

 

33) Alex Verdugo, OF, Los Angeles Dodgers, Grade B+: Previously No. 40; fast start in majors – .333/.358/.627 in 51 at-bats; now has 151 MLB at-bats and will be removed from prospect list in May.

 

34) Peter Alonso, 1B, New York Mets, Grade B+: Previously No. 48; excellent opening in the majors at .325/.419/.725; I thought the power would be there but didn’t expect this much batting average/OBP; stock up, obviously.

 

35) Yordan Alvarez, OF, Houston Astros, Grade B+: Previously No. 37; ripping up Triple-A at .339/.451/.915 through 17 games, including 10 homers.

 

36) Justus Sheffield, LHP, Seattle Mariners, Grade B+: Previously No.33; 3.93 ERA in 18 innings in Triple-A but with poor 11/14 K/BB ratio; command quite shaky so far this year; will hold stock level for now but needs to improve.

 

37) Kyle Wright, RHP, Atlanta Braves, Grade B+: Previously No. 34; 7.07 ERA in 14 major league innings with 11/10 K/BB; sent back to Triple-A – more chances will come; will hold stock level for now.

 

38) Michael Kopech, RHP, Chicago White Sox, Grade B+: Previously No. 35; out with Tommy John surgery.

 

39) Carter Kieboom, SS, Washington Nationals, Grade B+: Previously No. 42; hitting robust .371/.500/.581 in 17 games in Triple-A; stock moving up.

 

40) Gavin Lux, SS, Los Angeles Dodgers, Grade B+: Previously No. 43; hitting .333/.371/.596 in 13 games in Double-A; stock ticking up.

 

41) Joey Bart, C, San Francisco Giants, Grade B+: Previously No. 44; hit .270/.341/.541 in 10 games in High-A before going on disabled list with broken hand.

 

42) Austin Riley, 3B, Atlanta Braves, Grade B+: Previously No. 36; hitting .209/.274/.328 in 17 games in Triple-A; hit well at the same level last year; no huge change in status yet.

 

43) Touki Toussaint, RHP, Atlanta Braves, Grade B+: Previously No. 38; gave up eight runs in seven major league innings and sent back to Triple-A; more chances will come soon enough; stock level for now.

 

44) Sean Murphy, C, Oakland Athletics, Grade B+: Previously No. 45; hitting .364/.453/.509 in 14 games in Triple-A; ready for a MLB trial, I think.

 

45) Jesus Sanchez, OF, Tampa Bay Rays, Grade B+: Previously No. 41; hitting .281/.339/.351 in 15 games in Double-A; stock holding, would like to see more power.

 

46) Matt Manning, RHP, Detroit Tigers, Grade B+: Previously No. 50; 1.62 ERA in 16.2 innings in Double-A with 23/4 K/BB; impressive opening, stock should move up quickly if this continues.

 

47) Christian Pache, OF, Atlanta Braves, Grade B+: Previously No. 52; looks good in Double-A early at .302/.348/.571 through 16 games; trending up, expect a larger leap in May if this continues.

 

48) Luis Robert, OF, Chicago White Sox, Grade B+: Previously No. 64; blistering start in High-A at .475/.530/.915 in 15 games, six homers, seven steals; stock moving up quickly.

 

49) Hunter Greene, RHP, Cincinnati Reds, Grade B+: Previously No. 39; sore elbow finally resulted in Tommy John surgery – out for season.

 

50) Danny Jansen, C, Toronto Blue Jays, Grade B+: Previously No. 46; hitting .179/.270/.232 in 17 major league games; should improve in the medium and long runs; now has 137 at-bats so he’ll be removed from the list in May for exceeding rookie limits.

 

51) Yusniel Diaz, OF, Baltimore Orioles, Grade B+: Previously No. 47; sluggish start in Double-A at .230/.319/.361 in 17 games; let’s be patient a bit longer.

 

52) Jonathan India, 3B, Cincinnati Reds, Grade B+: Previously No. 49; hitting .257/.333/.371 in 18 games in High-A; not a great start but not bad enough to worry about yet – stock holding.

 

53) Andres Gimenez, SS, New York Mets, Grade B+: Previously No. 51; decent start in Double-A at .286/.327/.469 in 11 games; holding.

 

54) Luis Patino, RHP, San Diego Padres, Grade B+: Previously No. 53; having control problems so far in High-A – 5.00 ERA with 13/12 K/BB in nine innings.

 

55) DL Hall, LHP, Baltimore Orioles, Grade B+: Previously No. 54; also having control problems in High-A – 6.30 ERA in 10 innings, 15/9 K/BB.

 

56) Ke’Bryan Hayes, 3B, Pittsburgh Pirates, Grade B+: Previously No. 55; hitting .250/.366/.417 in 15 games in Triple-A; my guess is that he’ll heat up as the spring progresses.

 

57) Nolan Jones, 3B, Cleveland Indians, Grade B+: Previously No. 56; hitting .317/.461/.350 in 17 games in High-A; strong opening to the season, stock will move forward on next list if this continues.

 

58) Nolan Gorman, 3B, St. Louis Cardinals, Grade B+: Previously No. 66; hitting .333/.392/.636 in 17 games in High-A; 20 strikeouts a caution flag but production excellent thus far – stock moving up.

 

59) Nick Madrigal, 2B, Chicago White Sox, Grade B+: Previously No. 57; hitting .281/.354/.351 in 15 games in High-A, which is about the most Nick Madrigal line you can imagine.

 

60) Luis Garcia, INF, Washington Nationals, Grade B+: Previously No. 58; hitting .230/.238/.246 in 15 games in Double-A; doesn’t look good on paper but he’s only 18 years old, extremely young for this level, and scouting reports remain strong.

 

61) Hans Crouse, RHP, Texas Rangers, Grade B: Previously No. 91; excellent beginning in Low-A – 1.26 ERA in 14.1 innings, 19/0 K/BB, only five hits; glowing scouting reports, big leap.

 

62) Jon Duplantier, RHP, Arizona Diamondbacks, Grade B+: Previously No. 63; threw four shutout innings in MLB relief, sent back to Triple-A to make some starts; looks good despite occasional command glitches.

 

63) Josh James, RHP, Houston Astros, Grade B+: Previously No. 59; in Houston bullpen but spotty so far – 7.11 ERA in 12.2 innings, 17/8 K/BB; still love the strikeouts.

 

64) Isaac Paredes, INF, Detroit Tigers, Grade B+: Previously No. 60; hitting .265/.328/.367 in 13 games in Double-A; holding.

 

65) Brusdar Graterol, RHP, Minnesota Twins, Grade B+: Previously No. 61; good opening in Double-A at 2.01, 24/10 K/BB in 22 innings; cutting the walks some would be nice; stock will likely move up on next report.

 

66) Adrian Morejon, LHP, San Diego Padres, Grade B+: Previously No. 62; control problems so far in Double-A – 6.59 ERA in 13.2 innings, 16/10 K/BB; will hold for now pending more info from Texas League sources.

 

67) Ryan Mountcastle, 3B, Baltimore Orioles, Grade B+: Previously No. 65; hitting .288/.319/.545 in 18 games in Triple-A; good solid opening.

 

68) Jared Kelenic, OF, Seattle Mariners, Grade B+: Previously No. 67; hitting .317/.427/.460 in 16 games in Low-A; another good solid opening.

 

69) Vidal Brujan, 2B, Tampa Bay Rays, Grade B+: Previously No. 68; hitting .317/.391/.383 in High-A, eight steals; yet another guy opening well and could move up quickly on subsequent lists.

 

70) Jordan Groshans, SS-3B, Toronto Blue Jays, Grade B+: Previously No. 74; hitting .377/.459/.517 in 14 games in Low-A; stock trending up; let’s see a larger sample but I am optimistic long-term.

 

71) Dakota Hudson, RHP, St. Louis Cardinals, Grade B+: Previously No. 70; 5.89 ERA in 18 major league innings, 18/12 K/BB – is he better in relief? Will hold steady for now.

 

72) Christin Stewart, OF, Detroit Tigers, Grade B+: Previously No. 71; hit .222/.313/.519 in 16 major league games before going on DL with quad strain; performance very much as expected with power, walks, low average.

 

73) Matthew Liberatore, LHP, Tampa Bay Rays, Grade B+: Previously No. 72; currently in extended spring training.

 

74) Brady Singer, RHP, Kansas City Royals, Grade B+: Previously No. 73; decent start in High-A – 3.32 ERA in 22 innings, 19/6 K/BB; stock steady.

 

75) Alec Bohm, 3B, Philadelphia Phillies, Grade B: Previously No. 86; crushing Low-A at .367/.444/.567 through 17 games; want to see at higher levels before a larger grade leap but stock rising.

 

76) Ronaldo Hernandez, C, Tampa Bay Rays, Grade B+: Previously No. 69; here’s a slow starter at .196/.220/.268 through 14 games in High-A – a few notches down but not worried yet.

 

77) Logan Allen, LHP, San Diego Padres, Grade B+: Previously No. 75; getting hit hard in Triple-A at 7.88, 18/10 K/BB in 16 innings, but a lot of pitchers are having trouble at that level this year; will hold stock steady for now.

 

78) Bryse Wilson, RHP, Atlanta Braves, Grade B+: Previously No. 76; 5.40 ERA in 16.2 innings in Triple-A, 16/3 K/BB; one MLB start and hit hard (five hits, four walks, four runs); stock holding.

 

79) Ryan Weathers, LHP, San Diego Padres, Grade B: Previously No. 84, excellent opening bid at 1.59, 28/3 K/BB in 23 innings in Low-A; up several notches with more to follow as we get more data.

 

80) Drew Waters, OF, Atlanta Braves, Grade B: Previously No. 85; performing well at .314/.368/.486 through 16 games in Double-A; moving up.

 

81) Nico Hoerner, SS, Chicago Cubs, Grade B: Previously No. 95; fine beginning in Double-A at .298/.385/.491 in 16 games; moving up and could go much further this summer.

 

82) Jonathan Loaisiga, RHP, New York Yankees, Grade B: Previously No. 80; two starts in majors, five hits, five walks, nine strikeouts, three runs in seven innings; stock holding.

 

83) Victor Mesa Mesa, OF, Miami Marlins, Grade B+: Previously No. 77; slow start at .237/.258/.254 in High-A – 14 games; will hold pending more data and more detailed scouting reports.

 

84) Tony Santillan, RHP, Cincinnati Reds, Grade B: Previously No. 81; pleasant 1.84 ERA in Double-A, 21/12 K/BB in 15 innings; needs to lower walks.

 

85) Daulton Varsho, C, Arizona Diamondbacks, Grade B: Previously No. 83; slow start in Double-A at .175/.306/.375, though still drawing walks, stealing bases, and showing isolated power; I think he’ll come around.

 

86) Dustin May, RHP, Los Angeles Dodgers, Grade B: Previously No. 87; off to a good start in Double-A at 1.89, 20/6 K/BB in 19 innings; expect higher rank next time.

 

87) Miguel Amaya, C, Chicago Cubs, Grade B: Previously No. 89; hitting .245/.351/.531 in High-A; power increasing.

 

88) Griffin Canning, RHP, Los Angeles Angels, Grade B: Previously No. 96; one of the few guys handling PCL well – 0.56 in 16 innings, 17/2 K/BB; reports praise his pitchability; moving up.

 

89) Jazz Chisholm, SS, Arizona Diamondbacks, Grade B: Previously No. 79; struggling with contact in Double-A – .122/.271/.388 with 21 strikeouts in 49 at-bats.

 

90) J.B. Bukauskas, RHP, Houston Astros, Grade B: Previously No. 82; getting crushed in Double-A – 19.13 ERA in eight innings, 7/12 K/BB; horrendous control problems so far.

 

91) Brandon Lowe, 2B, Tampa Bay Rays, Grade B: Previously No. 88; hitting .278/.326/.595 with six homers, 30 strikeouts in 79 at-bats with Tampa Bay; can’t argue with the power.

 

92) Corbin Martin, RHP, Houston Astros, Grade B: Previously No. 90; just 10 innings in Triple-A so far but performed well (2.70, 12/6 K/BB, only three hits).

 

93) Franklin Perez, RHP, Detroit Tigers, Grade B: Previously No. 92; out with shoulder tendinitis; status pending on health reports.

 

94) Estevan Florial, OF, New York Yankees, Grade B: Previously No. 93; out with wrist fracture.

 

95) Nathaniel Lowe, 1B, Tampa Bay Rays, Grade B: Previously No. 97; bashing Triple-A at .308/.455/.596 in 15 games.

 

96) Michael Chavis, 3B, Boston Red Sox, Grade B: Previously No. 98; hit .250/.354/.600 in 12 games in Triple-A; just promoted to majors this week.

 

97) Garrett Hampson, INF, Colorado Rockies, Grade B: Previously No. 94; slow start in majors at .183/.203/.282 in 71 at-bats.

 

98) Julio Pablo Martinez, OF, Texas Rangers, Grade B: Previously No. 99; hitting .241/.303/.362 in 15 games between Low-A and High-A; no change.

 

99) Trevor Larnach, OF, Minnesota Twins, Grade B: Previously No. 100; hitting .266/.310/.344 in 16 High-A games; needs more power.

 

100) Taylor Widener, RHP, Arizona Diamondbacks, Grade B: Previously No. 78; getting murdered in PCL – 12.27 ERA in 14.2 innings, 25 hits, 13/6 K/BB; use of the new baseballs in Triple-A this year is having a huge effect and complicates analysis.

[Candy Maldonado]

free Biggio!

[P2F]

 

Group fap.

[Barkerfan23]

So the fake baseball players will be released soon for Guerrero and Biggio right?

[saskjayfan]

So the fake baseball players will be released soon for Guerrero and Biggio right?

 

Biggio, who's by all accounts a pretty decent 2nd baseman, is now playing first so Gurriel can learn to throw a ball. Biggio's played first in the past though, along with 3rd and he played in the outfield in the fall league. There is no reason not to bring Biggio up. He can play anywhere on the field.

[Brownie19]

Biggio, who's by all accounts a pretty decent 2nd baseman, is now playing first so Gurriel can learn to throw a ball. Biggio's played first in the past though, along with 3rd and he played in the outfield in the fall league. There is no reason not to bring Biggio up. He can play anywhere on the field.

 

I don't think he's actually a decent 2nd baseman...

[Brownie19]

Curious to see how this Brandon McKay situations plays out. His arm looks to be well ahead of his bat right now. Do you hold him back and try and let his bat catch up? Or do you keep pushing him up because pitchers have a limited shelf life and you just hope that somehow his bat catches up to the point he can actually do both?

[TheHurl]

The fact that Sickels was so high on Logan Gilbert at the draft but doesn't have him in the top 100 now discounts his list completely. Just put him in the top 25 where everyone will have him by year end anyway.

[TheHurl]

Curious to see how this Brandon McKay situations plays out. His arm looks to be well ahead of his bat right now. Do you hold him back and try and let his bat catch up? Or do you keep pushing him up because pitchers have a limited shelf life and you just hope that somehow his bat catches up to the point he can actually do both?

 

I don't think this is even a question. If they think he can help the team as a pitcher you bring him up as a pitcher. He will continue to develop the bat in Batting practice and batting drills. He has whatever time left in the minors, every spring training and occasional pinch hit, spot start PAs to develop against professional pitchers in game situation.

[P2F]

Alejandro Kirk and Jordan Groshans each homered today.

 

Kirk: 2-4, 2B, HR, 2 R, 2 RBI, BB

Groshans: 3-5, HR, R, 2 RBI, K

 

These guys are crushing A-level baseball.

[Barkerfan23]

Gotta admit, the Shatkins regime is hitting quite a few good prospects on their drafts.

 

Bichette and Biggio in the 2016 Draft

Pearson and Kevin Smith in the 2017 draft

[Krylian]

Alejandro Kirk and Jordan Groshans each homered today.

 

Kirk: 2-4, 2B, HR, 2 R, 2 RBI, BB

Groshans: 3-5, HR, R, 2 RBI, K

 

These guys are crushing A-level baseball.

 

Man oh man do I wish Kirk wasn't a fat pant load.

[Ray]

Through their first 16 games in Lansing:

 

Groshans: .387/.465/.581, 1.045 OPS, 2 HR, 9BB, 14K

 

Kirk: .350/.467/.600, 1.067 OPS, 3 HR, 14BB, 4K

 

Bichette: .383/.486/.600, 1.086 OPS, 2 HR, 11BB, 11K

 

 

Only 4K by Kirk so far through 75 PA. He seems to have incredible bat-to-ball skills. His bat might end up being better than Groshans.

[Grant77]

Through their first 16 games in Lansing:

 

Groshans: .387/.465/.581, 1.045 OPS, 2 HR, 9BB, 14K

 

Kirk: .350/.467/.600, 1.067 OPS, 3 HR, 14BB, 4K

 

Bichette: .383/.486/.600, 1.086 OPS, 2 HR, 11BB, 11K

 

 

Only 4K by Kirk so far through 75 PA. He seems to have incredible bat-to-ball skills. His bat might end up being better than Groshans.

 

Kirk is the next Willians Astudillo

[P2F]

Kirk is the next Willians Astudillo

 

But with the ability to draw a walk.

[KevinGregg]

Through their first 16 games in Lansing:

 

Groshans: .387/.465/.581, 1.045 OPS, 2 HR, 9BB, 14K

 

Kirk: .350/.467/.600, 1.067 OPS, 3 HR, 14BB, 4K

 

Bichette: .383/.486/.600, 1.086 OPS, 2 HR, 11BB, 11K

 

 

Only 4K by Kirk so far through 75 PA. He seems to have incredible bat-to-ball skills. His bat might end up being better than Groshans.

 

At first I was super excited to see the Vladesque K/BB ratio but then I had to remember not to take too much stock in low minors BB numbers. It doesn't say as much about plate discipline as it does in the upper levels or the majors.

That being said, its obviously a good thing that kirk is walking so much, but it's way more important that he simply doesn't strike out.