Official MiLB/Prospects Thread

Barkerfan23 · June 20, 2019

having 4 above average young hitters will be really good (including Guirellbabip)

Ray · June 20, 2019

Was sitting 94 mph apparently.

Ray · June 20, 2019

Rich Hill is on the DL with a flexor strain.

Time to go get Dustin May and Gavin Lux for Stroman.

BlueRocky · June 20, 2019

Here comes Merryweather.

Abomination · June 20, 2019

Rich Hill is on the DL with a flexor strain.

Time to go get Dustin May and Gavin Lux for Stroman.

It seems like players don't bring prospect currency like they used to, particularly ones with no service time.

I think something like Stroman and Giles for Urias and Verdugo would be more likely.

King · June 21, 2019

Trading for Urias would be the nail in the coffin for this fanbase with Atkins

jmomcc · June 22, 2019

Looks like Otto Lopez is back from a stint on the IL. Hit a home run tonight.

TheOutsider · June 22, 2019

Gabriel Moreno .280/.371/.512

-Young for the level

-K rate well below 10%

-ISO over .200

-And now more walks than Ks

None of our recent prospects ticked all of these boxes, right, not even the really premium ones?

THANOS · June 22, 2019

Gabriel Moreno .280/.371/.512

-Young for the level
-K rate well below 10%
-ISO over .200
-And now more walks than Ks

None of our recent prospects ticked all of these boxes, right, not even the really premium ones?

Don't forget Captain Kirk, he ticks all those boxes as well.

BlueRocky · June 22, 2019

Been keeping tabs on him since Bluefield. He has potentially 5 tools which is interesting for a catcher, but he’s got the body of a shortstop.

Power also seems better than advertised, arm is good. Very speedy and athletic. I feel like Moreno would get more prospect list hype just because his body type is more ideal and if he can hit, but fails at catching, it’s possible to find him another position like 2B/3B or LF. It’s not uncommon for prospects that played catcher @17 to move off there. But so far he’s been fine behind the plate

Also keeping tabs on Javier D’Orazio in DSL.

Edited June 22, 2019 by BlueRocky

TheOutsider · June 22, 2019

Don't forget Captain Kirk, he ticks all those boxes as well.

Not quite, he wasn't young for the level in Lansing (20 rather than 19), and he hasn't hit for power in Dunedin.

Also he doesn't have Moreno's athleticism, which I didn't list, but is of course a big knock against Kirk.

Still excited about Kirk's control over the strikezone though, no question.

BlueRocky · June 22, 2019

Kirk’s 160 wRC+ is impressive. It’s harder to generate good power numbers in the FSL

bronson44 · June 22, 2019

Is this old news? Didn't realize Patrick Murphy had to rework his delivery after his was deemed illegal.

https://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-farm-report-patrick-murphys-progress-halted-illegal-delivery/

glory · June 22, 2019

Damn, I was always holding on to hope that Paulino could be a starter, but dude's arm is not built for it. He needs to be turned into a reliever.

jmomcc · June 22, 2019

I don't know if this has been posted yet, but john sickels latest top 100 from the athletic. I bolded the jays.

Here is my current take on the Top 100 MLB prospects. The original list was published back in February, with an update in late April.

PLAYERS GRADUATED
Since our last update, 20 players have graduated from the list by exceeding rookie qualifications (130 at-bats, 50 innings). Here they are, along with their late April list position and grade.

1) Fernando Tatis Jr, SS, San Diego Padres, Grade A

2) Vladimir Guerrero Jr, 3B, Toronto Blue Jays, Grade A:

3) Eloy Jiménez, OF, Chicago White Sox, Grade A:

5) Victor Robles, OF, Washington Nationals, Grade A-

7) Nick Senzel, INF, Cincinnati Reds, Grade A-

13) Chris Paddack, RHP, San Diego Padres, Grade B+

22) Alex Reyes, RHP, St. Louis Cardinals, Grade B+

32) Mike Soroka, RHP, Atlanta Braves, Grade B+

33) Alex Verdugo, OF, Los Angeles Dodgers, Grade B+

34) Peter Alonso, 1B, New York Mets, Grade B+

42) Austin Riley, 3B, Atlanta Braves, Grade B+

43) Touki Toussaint, RHP, Atlanta Braves, Grade B+

50) Danny Jansen, C, Toronto Blue Jays, Grade B+

63) Josh James, RHP, Houston Astros, Grade B+

71) Dakota Hudson, RHP, St. Louis Cardinals, Grade B+

72) Christin Stewart, OF, Detroit Tigers, Grade B+

88) Griffin Canning, RHP, Los Angeles Angels, Grade B

91) Brandon Lowe, 2B, Tampa Bay Rays, Grade B:

96) Michael Chavis, 3B, Boston Red Sox, Grade B

97) Garrett Hampson, INF, Colorado Rockies, Grade B

CURRENT TOP 100
Here’s the current Top 100, with updated ranking and grade. Note that this does NOT include 2019 draftees.

1) Wander Franco, SS, Tampa Bay Rays, Grade A: Previously number 4; hitting .326/.396/.514 in Low-A; best position player long-term still in the minor leagues.

2) Mackenzie Gore, LHP, San Diego Padres, Grade A: Previously number 8; completely dominant in High-A with 1.21 ERA in 60 innings, spectacular 83/14 K/BB.

3) Kyle Tucker, OF, Houston Astros, Grade A-: Previously number 11, got off to a slow start in AAA but has been on a tear recently, now up to .282/.356/.633 with 23 homers, 17 steals in 66 games.

4) Casey Mize, RHP, Detroit Tigers, Grade A-: Previously number 9; insane 0.92 ERA in 78 innings, 75/12 K/BB between A and AA; went on DL with sore shoulder recently, otherwise he would be number three; will have to monitor health status.

5) Keston Hiura, 2B, Milwaukee Brewers, Grade A-: Previously number 17; excellent in AAA at .315/.391/.663, performed well in big league trial at .281/.333/.531 in 64 at-bats; he’s ready and thus this ranking.

6) Jo Adell, OF, Los Angeles Angels, Grade A-: Previously number 18; out early with ankle and hamstring injuries but returned and has hit .328/.400/.582 in 67 at-bats between High-A and AA; scouting reports are glowing; I’d like a larger sample but the buzz here is powerful; higher long-term ceiling than Tucker and Hiura but less short-term fantasy value.

7) Brendan Rodgers, INF, Colorado Rockies, Grade A-: Previously number 14; hitting .350/.413/.622 in AAA, .246/.300/.277 in 65 MLB at-bats, back in minors now but could be back at any time.

8) Forrest Whitley, RHP, Houston Astros, Grade A-: Previously number 6; 12.21 ERA in 24 innings, 29/15 K/BB in AAA, but now on injured list with sore shoulder; could slip further depending on health reports.

9) Brendan McKay, LHP, Tampa Bay Rays. Grade A-: Previously number 19; jumps ten spots due to 1.31 ERA, 83/12 K/BB in 62 innings in AA/AAA; you can make a good case to put him as high as 5.

10) Luis Robert, OF, Chicago White Sox, Grade A-: Previously 48, destroyed High-A at .453/.512/.920 in 19 games, moved up to AA and hitting, .307/.351/.497 in 41 games; tools are excellent and skills developing nicely.

11) Bo Bichette, SS, Toronto Blue Jays, Grade A-: Previously number 16; hitting .280/.368/.451 in 82 at-bats between A and AAA.

12) Yordan Alvarez, OF, Houston Astros, Grade A-: Previously number 35; destroyed AAA at .343/.443/.742 and is hitting 333/.444/.767 in first eight MLB games.

13) Royce Lewis, SS, Minnesota Twins, Grade A-: Previously number 10, not hitting much at .223/.277/.320 in High-A though scouting reports remain positive; will hold at this territory for now.

14) Alex Kirilloff, OF, Minnesota Twins, Grade A-: Previously number 12; hitting .268/.359/.402 in 112 at-bats in AA; has missed much of season with wrist injury and is back on injured list.

15) Jesus Luzardo, LHP, Oakland Athletics, Grade A-: Previously number 21; just activated following shoulder injury rehab, allowed one run in seven innings in High-A with 11/0 K/BB; if he stays healthy will move back up quickly.

16) Dylan Cease, RHP, Chicago White Sox, Grade B+: Previously number 15; 4.37 ERA in 58 innings in AAA, 60/25 K/BB.

17) Ian Anderson, RHP, Atlanta Braves, Grade B+: Previously number 20; 2.85 ERA in 73 inning in AA with 93/39 K/BB; could push past Cease and into top ten easily.

18) Sixto Sanchez, RHP, Miami Marlins, Grade B+: Previously number 27, very good since being activated from extended spring training with 3.49 ERA, 41/9 K/BB in 49 innings in AA.

19) Luis Urias, 2B, San Diego Padres, Grade B+: Previously number 24; continues to smash in AAA at .332/.422/.654, nothing left to prove there.

20) Matt Manning, RHP, Detroit Tigers, Grade B+: Previously number 46; stock moving up rapidly with 2.35 ERA, 91/22 K/BB in 77 innings in AA.

21) Christian Pache, OF, Atlanta Braves, Grade B+: Previously number 47; another rapid riser with a .291/.348/.506 line through 65 games in AA, could get into top ten soon.

22) Joey Bart, C, San Francisco Giants, Grade B+: Previously number 41; missed time with broken hand but back now, hitting .247/.318/.519 in 21 games; scouting reports are quite positive in limited time.

23) Brent Honeywell, RHP, Tampa Bay Rays, Grade B+: Previously number 23; still rehabbing from Tommy John.

24) Francisco Mejia, C, San Diego Padres, Grade B+: Previously number 25, hitting .172/.210/.310 in the majors but .365/.411/.746 in the minors, just needs to play.

25) Gavin Lux, SS, Los Angeles Dodgers, Grade B+: Previously number 40, stock ticking up as concerns about his power are easing, hitting .310/.371/.529 in AA.

26) Carter Kieboom, SS, Washington Nationals, Grade B+: Previously number 39, hitting .294/.414/.556 in AAA, just .128 in 11 major league games but will obviously get more chances;

27) Taylor Trammell, OF, Cincinnati Reds, Grade B+: Previously number 28; hitting .245/.366/.333 with 42 walks, 13 steals; cooled off after a fast start, currently out with hamstring injury.

28) Mitch Keller, RHP, Pittsburgh Pirates, Grade B+: Previously number 29, 3.10 ERA with 74/25 K/BB in 58 innings in AAA; just moved up to majors, 11.50 in 12 innings, 15/6 K/BB, 21 hits in first three starts, needs adjustments.

29) A.J. Puk, LHP, Oakland Athletics, Grade B+: Previously number 30, just finished Tommy John rehab, has four innings in High-A with 7/2 K/BB.

30) Jared Kelenic, OF, Seattle Mariners, Grade B+:Previously 68, hitting .316/.398/.595 in 57 games, moved to High-A last week, scouting reports excellent, heading towards the top twenty and maybe top ten.

31) Nate Pearson, RHP, Toronto Blue Jays, Grade B+: Previously not ranked due to 2018 injuries; healthy and superb in 2019 with 1.89 ERA in 48 innings, 66/8 K/BB, just 29 hits in High-A and AA; heading towards top twenty.

32) Keibert Ruiz, C, Los Angeles Dodgers, Grade B+:Previously number 26, hitting .256/.339/.347 in AA; defense and youth remain best attributes and there’s still hope for the bat.

33) Triston McKenzie, RHP, Cleveland Indians, Grade B+: Previously number 31, currently out with a back injury.

34) Jesus Sanchez, OF, Tampa Bay Rays, Grade B+: Previously number 45, hitting .295/.360/.449 in 62 games in AA; power is coming around.

35) Michael Kopech, RHP, Chicago White Sox, Grade B+: Previously number 38; out with Tommy John surgery.

36) Nolan Gorman, 3B, St. Louis Cardinals, Grade B+: Previously 58, hitting .241/.344/.448, 10 homers, 79 whiffs in 67 games in High-A; still some concerns about contact but drawing rave reviews for power and defensive improvement.

37) Ke’Bryan Hayes, 3B, Pittsburgh Pirates, Grade B+: Previously 56; hitting .241/.333/.388 in 58 games in AAA, scouting reports are better than the numbers, glovework has been superb.

38) Kyle Wright, RHP, Atlanta Braves, Grade B+: Previously number 37; difficult year so far with 6.02 ERA in 46 innings in AAA, 40/15 K/BB, 47 hits; scouts still confident in him.

39) Alec Bohm, 3B, Philadelphia Phillies, Grade B+: Previously 75, stock rising quickly with .339/.408/.532 in 61 games between Low-A and High-A; defense has been good too.

40) Drew Waters, OF, Atlanta Braves, Grade B+: Previously 85, excellent season at age 20 in AA; .338/.382/.535 in 68 games; still needs some strike zone work.

41) Sean Murphy, C, Oakland Athletics, Grade B+: Previously number 44, hitting .324/.402/.459 in 19 games in AAA but strong start overshadowed by torn left meniscus.

42) Hunter Greene, RHP, Cincinnati Reds, Grade B+: Previously number 49; sore elbow finally resulted in Tommy John surgery, out for season.

43) Jonathan India, 3B, Cincinnati Reds, Grade B+: Previously number 49; hitting .261/.348/.427 in 62 games in High-A; not terrible, not great, scouts still seem to like him.

44) Andres Gimenez, SS, New York Mets, Grade B+: Previously number 53, .242/.311/.360 in 47 games in AA; like India, not a great year but not terrible and reports remain positive.

45) Nolan Jones, 3B, Cleveland Indians, Grade B+: Previously 57; hitting .283/.431/.404 in High-A, 63 games and 50 walks; glove needs work and power not fully tapped yet.

46) Nick Madrigal, 2B, Chicago White Sox, Grade B+: Previously 59, hitting .295/.363/.401 59 games between High-A and AA; exactly what you would expect from him.

47) Grayson Rodriguez, RHP, Baltimore Orioles, Grade B+: Not previously ranked; first round pick in 2018 dominating Low-A with 2.42 ERA, 72/15 K/BB in 52 innings, just 33 hits, plus stuff and command better than most; should move up quickly and top twenty potential.

48) Luis Patino, RHP, San Diego Padres, Grade B+: Previously 54; worked through some early rough patches and now has 2.92 ERA, 59/24 in 49 innings in High-A.

49) Matthew Liberatore, LHP, Tampa Bay Rays, Grade B+: Previously 73, since being activated from extended spring training has 1.85 in 34 innings in Low-A, 32/12 K/BB, right there with Rodriguez and Patino.

50) Brusdar Graterol, RHP, Minnesota Twins, Grade B+: Previously 65, strong in AA with 1.89 ERA, 46/19 in 48 innings with enthusiastic reports, would have ranked higher but just went on injured list with sore shoulder.

51) DL Hall, LHP, Baltimore Orioles, Grade B+: Previously 55, season started slow with some control problems but has rebounded, now has 4.08 ERA, 65/30 in 40 innings, still too many walks but the Ks are promising.

52) Hans Crouse, RHP, Texas Rangers, Grade B+: Previously 61, Rangers are being very careful with his workload but performance has been quite good, 3.35 ERA with 39/7 K/BB in 38 innings in Low-A.

53) Jordan Groshans, SS-3B, Toronto Blue Jays, Grade B+: Previously 70, hot start at .337/.427/.482 in 23 games in Low-A until going down with foot injury; I saw enough to bump him up here and more is possible once he’s healthy.

54) Justus Sheffield, LHP, Seattle Mariners, Grade B+: Previously number 36; disastrous control problems so far this year, resulting in 6.87 in 55 innings, 48/41 K/BB in AAA; just sent down to AA; needs to right the ship soon or could fall off the top 100 entirely.

55) Ryan Mountcastle, 1B-3B, Baltimore Orioles, Grade B+: Previously 67; hitting .304/.328/.512 in 60 games in AAA: bat looks real but poor glove at third has moved him to less valuable position.

56) Vidal Brujan, 2B, Tampa Bay Rays, Grade B+: Previously 69, .290/.358/.394 in 39 games in High-A until going on injured list with undisclosed injury.

57) Brady Singer, RHP, Kansas City Royals, Grade B+: Previously 74, 3.20 ERA with 58/19 in 70 innings between High-A and AA, though hit hard in two of three starts after promotion.

58) Luis Garcia, INF, Washington Nationals, Grade B+:Previously 60, just .241/.274/.277 in 64 games in AA but he’s only 19 years old; will hold stock even.

59) Brice Turang, SS, Milwaukee Brewers, Grade B+: Not previously ranked; 2018 first-rounder thriving in Low-A so far with .295/.399/.369 line in 65 games, 43 walks, 15 steals and impressive glovework.

60) Ronny Mauricio, SS, New York Mets, Grade B+: Not previously ranked; hitting .290/.333/.394 in 59 games in Low-A; switch-hitter, only 18, has huge potential.

61) Ronaldo Hernandez, C, Tampa Bay Rays, Grade B+: Previously 76; nice rebound after slow start, now hitting .286/.312/.443 in 47 games with excellent glove in High-A.

62) Xavier Edwards, SS, San Diego Padres, Grade B+: Not previously ranked, comp round pick in 2018 hitting .346/.404/.404 in Low-A with 25 walks, 18 steals in 61 at-bats; leadoff type with blazing speed, OBP potential, premium athlete, needs more power.

63) Yusniel Diaz, OF, Baltimore Orioles, Grade B+: Previously number 51; started off slow, improved a bit and now at .243/.328/.426 in AA but missed a month undisclosed injury; needs to pick up the pace to hold off guys below him.

64) Isaac Paredes, INF, Detroit Tigers, Grade B+: Previously 64, hitting .265/.357/.381 in 61 games in AA; stock holding.

65) Shane Baz, RHP, Tampa Bay Rays, Grade B+: Not previously ranked; 2017 first-rounder traded from Pittsburgh last summer, activated in early May and has been spectacular in early going, 1.44 ERA in 25 innings in Low-A, 32/7 K/BB.

66) Zac Gallen, RHP, Miami Marlins, Grade B+: Not previously ranked; making AAA hitters look like fools this year with 1.77 ERA, 112/17 K/BB in 91 innings, just 48 hits, and in the Pacific Coast League no less; won’t rank this high on other prospect lists since he doesn’t have blazing heat but he throws four pitches for strikes and knows his craft; I believe in him, do not underestimate.

67) Logan Allen, LHP, San Diego Padres, Grade B+: Previously 77, rough start in AAA but improved, posted 5.15 ERA with 63/22 in 58 in AAA, just promoted to majors and threw seven shutout innings in first start.

68) Bryse Wilson, RHP, Atlanta Braves, Grade B+:Previously 78, 4.11 ERA with 72/14 K/BB in 72 innings in AAA, nice ratios, reports are solid, holding steady.

69) Ryan Weathers, LHP, San Diego Padres, Grade B+: Previously 79, limited workload in Low-A but successful, 3.00 ERA, 43/7 K/BB in 39 innings, lots of praise for his command and composure.

70) Nico Hoerner, SS, Chicago Cubs, Grade B+: Previously 81, hot start in AA with .300/.391/.500 in 18 games then went out with a broken hand; buzz was quite loud before the injury, and justified.

71) Adrian Morejon, LHP, San Diego Padres, Grade B+: Previously 66, 4.56 ERA with 32/11 in 26 innings in AA; workload limited and scouting impressions not as positive as last year but he’s only 20.

72) Jon Duplantier, RHP, Arizona Diamondbacks, Grade B: Previously 62, 4.32 ERA in 25 innings in the majors, 24/9 K/BB, was looking good until ending up on injured list with shoulder trouble, which is really not a surprise given everyone has worried about his arm since his days at Rice.

73) Jordan Balazovic, RHP, Minnesota Twins, Grade B: Not previously ranked; age 20, fifth round pick in 2016 from high school in Canada, breakthrough season with 2.54 ERA in 57 innings between Low-A and High-A, 82/12 K/BB, just 38 hits, mid-90s fastball with solid command of secondary arsenal; another guy who should not be undersold.

74) Tony Santillan, RHP, Cincinnati Reds, Grade B: Previously 84, 4.13 ERA with 73/33 in 72 innings in AA; fastball earning 70 grades but command has slipped compared to last year.

75) Daulton Varsho, C, Arizona Diamondbacks, Grade B: Previously 85, slow start in AA at first but got hot, now at. 260/.339/.446 in 56 games with nine homers and eight steals; rare power/speed combo for a catcher.

76) Dustin May, RHP, Los Angeles Dodgers, Grade B: Previously 86, 4.11 ERA with 72/20 K/BB in 72 innings in AA; stock holding up.

77) Corbin Martin, RHP, Houston Astros, Grade B: Previously 92, 2.70 ERA with 40/17 K/BB in 33 innings in AAA; made five MLB starts with 5.59, 19/12 K/BB in 19 innings; more chances will come, stock holding up.

78) Estevan Florial, OF, New York Yankees, Grade B: Previously 94, missed most of season with wrist fracture but recently activated and hitting .268/.348/.415 through 11 games in High-A, four steals already.

79) Nathaniel Lowe, 1B, Tampa Bay Rays, Grade B: Previously 95, solid production in AAA at .274/.414/.457 in 53 games, then .263/.310/.316 in 10 MLB games;

80) Trevor Larnach, OF, Minnesota Twins, Grade B: Previously 99, hitting .314/.382/.473 in 63 games in High-A, power coming around and scouting buzz matches the numbers.

81) Josh Naylor, OF, San Diego Padres, Grade B: Not previously ranked, hit .299/.378/.538 with 10 homers in 45 games in AAA; moved up to majors and hitting .232/.264/.362 in 22 games, should improve with more exposure.

82) Julio Rodriguez, OF, Seattle Mariners, Grade B: Not previously ranked, missed much of the season with hand injury but hot when healthy at .357/.463/.500 in 16 games, recently activated.

83) Heliot Ramos, OF, San Francisco Giants, Grade B: Not previously ranked; another injury guy limited to 37 games by knee injury but they’ve been impressive at .295/.389/.553 in High-A; command of strike zone has improved.

84) Anthony Kay, LHP, New York Mets, Grade B: Not previously ranked, first round pick in 2016 from University of Connecticut, 2.05 ERA with 76/24 K/BB in 70 innings between AA and AAA: just promoted to the latter level; could reach majors later this year.

85) Logan Gilbert, RHP, Seattle Mariners: Grade B: Not previously ranked, first round pick in 2018 out of Stetson, impressive so far with 2.11 ERA, 88/13 K/BB in 64 innings between Low-A and High-A; could reach AA soon.

86) Jonathan Loaisiga, RHP, New York Yankees, Grade B: Previously 82; made three starts in majors, now out with strained rotator cuff, not expected back until July.

87) Franklin Perez, RHP, Detroit Tigers, Grade B: Previously 93, out with shoulder tendinitis most of the year, just came off injured list and has made two starts in High-A.

88) Will Smith, C, Los Angeles Dodgers, Grade B: Not previously ranked, hit .292/.400/.602 in 47 games in AAA, moved up to majors and hitting .286/.348/.619 through six games; has always had power but other stats have surged this year and approach seems more polished.

89) Ryan Rolison, LHP, Colorado Rockies, Grade B: Not previously ranked, first round pick in 2018, 3.47 ERA with 75/18 K/BB in 70 innings between Low-A and High-A; excellent command of three solid pitches.

90) Dylan Carlson, OF, St. Louis Cardinals, Grade B: Not previously ranked; 20-year-old outfielder in AA is well-kept secret but that is changing, .289/.370/.514 with 10 homers, 11 steals in 66 games, broad skill set.

91) Daniel Lynch, LHP, Kansas City Royals, Grade B: Not previously ranked; comp round pick in 2018, 3.09 ERA with 52/15 K/BB in 55 innings in High-A; rumor had him on short list for promotion to AA until going down with sore arm in early June; injury not supposed to be serious.

92) Triston Casas, 1B, Boston Red Sox. Grade B: Not previously ranked, first round pick in 2018, hitting .270/.345/.518 in 63 games in Low-A; scouting buzz positive.

93) Deivi Garcia, RHP, New York Yankees, Grade B: Not previously ranked; 3.02 ERA in 60 innings between High-A and AA, 100/28 K/BB; love the strikeouts; only 5-9 but hits mid-90s and has a nasty curve.

94) Monte Harrison, OF, Miami Marlins, Grade B: Not previously ranked, hitting .287/.381/.480 with eight homers, 20 steals in 21 attempts in AAA: has always had the tools but skills inconsistent, has made progress.

95) Tyler Freeman, INF, Cleveland Indians, Grade B: Not previously ranked; comp round pick in 2017; hitting .282/.382/.424 in Low-A; Midwest League sources love his gamer approach and steady glove and more power could come in time.

96) Evan White, 1B, Seattle Mariners, Grade B: Not previously ranked, hitting .291/.360/.475 in AA; pure hitter and getting to his power more often this year, defense is stellar.

97) Colton Welker, 3B, Colorado Rockies, Grade B: Not previously ranked, hitting .277/.331/.455 in 64 games in AA; ranked here due to many positive reports from early in the season but he’s been slumping the last two weeks.

98) Justin Dunn, RHP, Seattle Mariners, Grade B: Not previously ranked, former Mets prospect over in the Robinson Cano deal, 3.66 ERA with 72/18 K/BB in 59 innings in AA: making steady progress with command.

99) Oneil Cruz, SS, Pittsburgh Pirates, Grade B: Not previously ranked; age 20, unusual 6-6, 175 pound build, was hitting .238/.304/.333 in 11 games in High-A before going down with broken food, rehab reports promising, high ceiling, I thought he was a breakthrough candidate before the injury, I’m putting him here so you don’t forget about him.

100) Jorge Mateo, SS, Oakland Athletics, Grade B: Toolsy shortstop who is thriving in Triple-A this year, hitting .327/.361/.553 with 12 triples, 10 homers, 15 steals; skilled defender with speed and power although strike zone approach can give him trouble.

Spanky99 · June 22, 2019

Is this old news? Didn't realize Patrick Murphy had to rework his delivery after his was deemed illegal.

https://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-farm-report-patrick-murphys-progress-halted-illegal-delivery/

News to me, interesting they say that delivery's illegal, dumb to me,he just drags his cleat.

BlueRocky · June 22, 2019

The BA podcast was really interest, covering midsession prospect ranking updates. They said the current iteration of top 100 is far inferior to two years ago when we had names like Ohtani, Acuna, Vlad, Eloy. Special names.

Now it’s a basically Wander Franco, Mackenzie Gore, Casey Mize, followed by a whole bunch of “guys” and a slew of up coming pitchers. (Cited Nate Pearson as one them)

In the past they would get to 60+ names in the top 100 before drawing a blank, now it’s like after 40 guys and they start running out of exciting names.

It’s a byproduct of a bunch of guys that just graduated from rankings, and haven’t added in 2019 draft picks and IFA names yet to the new list. Like we can’t talk about Adley Rutschman because we haven’t seen him play a game in the minors yet.

jmomcc · June 22, 2019

The BA podcast was really interest, covering midsession prospect ranking updates. They said the current iteration of top 100 is far inferior to two years ago when we had names like Ohtani, Acuna, Vlad, Eloy. Special names.

Now it’s a basically Wander Franco, Mackenzie Gore, Casey Mize, followed by a whole bunch of “guys” and a slew of up coming pitchers. (Cited Nate Pearson as one them)

In the past they would get to 60+ names in the top 100 before drawing a blank, now it’s like after 40 guys and they start running out of exciting names.

It’s a byproduct of a bunch of guys that just graduated from rankings, and haven’t added in 2019 draft picks and IFA names yet to the new list. Like we can’t talk about Adley Rutschman because we haven’t seen him play a game in the minors yet.

Does ba have a list or an article on guys that could be big jumpers in the summer leagues this year? I always hear random tidbits about guys on backfields looking good on podcasts.

I went with an athletic sub on a whim and it really hasn’t been worth it. I listen to podcasts a lot and there are a few good ones on there but other than that there isn’t much I read regularly.

P2F · June 22, 2019

I went with an athletic sub on a whim and it really hasn’t been worth it. I listen to podcasts a lot and there are a few good ones on there but other than that there isn’t much I read regularly.

To each their own, but The Athletic is the absolute creamiest of the crop when it comes to sports articles. They only just recently launched their podcasts platform, so expect that to improve significantly in the near future.

And it's supremely inexpensive to boot.

jmomcc · June 22, 2019

To each their own, but The Athletic is the absolute creamiest of the crop when it comes to sports articles. They only just recently launched their podcasts platform, so expect that to improve significantly in the near future.

And it's supremely inexpensive to boot.

I guess I realize that I don’t really like the vast sports articles any more. Or at least I like a very specific type of sports article. I really enjoyed a lot of things grantland used to do (especially anything by Brian philips) but I’m not super interested in a typical article or even investigative stuff. I do read eno sarris and his podcast is excellent as well (rates and barrels). Their prospect coverage sucks though.

Overall, it’s probably worth it if i wasn’t so cheap and will get more worth it going forward but I’m thinking I would have got more out of a BA sub.

I really like sports articles that make me think in a philosophical way about sport and life. Brian philips had a whole thing on his blog, where he was discovered, on why soccer is the beautiful game and it crystallized something that I felt but could not articulate. He had a similar one on federer that made me understand something that I never realized was amazing before.

However, I’m not interested in a hard hitting investigative pieces or whatever. Sorry, I rambled..

Also, I acknowledge that I’m a dumbass for signing up for something I prob wouldn’t use much.

Edited June 23, 2019 by jmomcc

BlueRocky · June 22, 2019

Does ba have a list or an article on guys that could be big jumpers in the summer leagues this year? I always hear random tidbits about guys on backfields looking good on podcasts.

I went with an athletic sub on a whim and it really hasn’t been worth it. I listen to podcasts a lot and there are a few good ones on there but other than that there isn’t much I read regularly.

There isn’t really an article like that. They cover a ton of college baseball and will have weekly minor league standouts, and like monthly ranking updates. The most exciting stuff happens around draft time, then it gets a bit groggy till next spring when mock drafts and tournaments starts up again.

There’s a bit of IFA coverage but they haven’t been saying much since Feb

jmomcc · June 23, 2019

Just saw on Reddit, not sure if on here. Pearson on double A IL.

https://www.milb.com/milb/news/toronto-blue-jays-nate-pearson-lands-on-double-a-injured-list/c-308372024

Krylian · June 23, 2019

To each their own, but The Athletic is the absolute creamiest of the crop when it comes to sports articles. They only just recently launched their podcasts platform, so expect that to improve significantly in the near future.

And it's supremely inexpensive to boot.

And yet you'll get 80% of the people here grovelling for others to post articles and podcasts from there.

Krylian · June 23, 2019

Just saw on Reddit, not sure if on here. Pearson on double A IL.

https://www.milb.com/milb/news/toronto-blue-jays-nate-pearson-lands-on-double-a-injured-list/c-308372024

f***ing fantastic.

Daniel Labude · June 23, 2019

Just saw about Pearson. Not sure what's up...could maybe, hopefully, best case just spreading out some innings giving him a break after a couple of months

Barkerfan23 · June 23, 2019

Really good start from Zeuch at AAA guessing we could see him soon

King · June 23, 2019

Pearsons "undisclosed injury" sounds like it's just innings management. There's no real reason to believe that there's an actual injury here, based on these quotes.

"It's all about looking out for the best for me," he told MiLB.com on June 9 about the innings limit. "They want me to be able to go deep into games late in the season, so right now we have to limit my innings so I can do that in the back half of the season. It's just something that I have to get through now, and I really don't mind it.

"Sometimes when I get my two innings, I get into that rhythm I know I was in today and I really want to go back out, but they tell me I'm done and take the ball from me. It's kind of frustrating, but it's all fun. It's still a game."

Krylian · June 23, 2019

I'm gonna laugh so hard if Pearson goes on the IL for real with a forearm strain, elbow pain, or shoulder tightness later this season

THANOS · June 23, 2019

I'm gonna laugh so hard if Pearson goes on the IL for real with a forearm strain, elbow pain, or shoulder tightness later this season

Are you a sadist?

Krylian · June 23, 2019

Are you a sadist?

No. But I do think they're going overboard with the bubble wrap on Pearson. I get limiting his workload, but I do think this is excessive.

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