Official MiLB/Prospects Thread

[BlueRocky]

Not sure what happened to Smith, but he did heat up a tiny bit recently. Long ways to go since he was non-existent for like two months.

 

On another note, since June 1 Demi Orimoloye is hitting .325/.388/.610, OPS .999 and 194 wRC+ in Dunedin.

 

There’s some hope that one day Buck will have to pronounce his full name

“Oluwademilade Oluwadamilola Orimoloye”. He’s an African-Canadian (Nigeria) from Ottawa that was part of the Canadian Junior National team program, like Dasan Brown. Came from last year’s Curtis Granderson trade.

[Spanky__99]

Not sure what happened to Smith, but he did heat up a tiny bit recently. Long ways to go since he was non-existent for like two months.

 

On another note, since June 1 Demi Orimoloye is hitting .325/.388/.610, OPS .999 and 194 wRC+ in Dunedin.

 

There’s some hope that one day Buck will have to pronounce his full name

“Oluwademilade Oluwadamilola Orimoloye”. He’s an African-Canadian (Nigeria) from Ottawa that was part of the Canadian Junior National team program, like Dasan Brown. Came from last year’s Curtis Granderson trade.

 

Friend of mine coached Demi in the under 18 World tour... hope he keeps it up.

[Brownie19]

has anyone heard anything about Patrick Murphy changing this delivery to make it legal? Has he pitched since?

[BlueRocky]

Yes and he looks uncomfortable doing it while getting hammered

[Brownie19]

Yes and he looks uncomfortable doing it while getting hammered

 

perfect.

[Daniel Labude]

Yes and he looks uncomfortable doing it while getting hammered

 

Actually, last two games has been 5 innings, 5 Ks, 1 BB, 4 H, 0 ER

[BigBounceyBlueBalls]

Actually, last two games has been 5 innings, 5 Ks, 1 BB, 4 H, 0 ER

 

So better then Sanchez , got ya ! Lol

[Ray]

TJ Zeuch in his 3rd AAA start: 6 IP, 5H, 2ER, 2BB, 2K. Apparently induced a ton of groundballs.

 

He's a bit of an enigma. Despite his low K-rate and affinity to give up hits, he's really good at suppressing home runs and doesn't walk many. He's had good FIP and xFIP numbers throughout the minors. Seems fairly similar to Dakota Hudson of the Cardinals actually. We could be seeing him soon after Stroman is traded.

 

That 2016 draft is actually looking really good in retrospect:

 

1st round: TJ Zeuch (likely to debut this season)

2nd round: JB Woodman (eventually traded for Aledmys Diaz who netted us Trent Thornton)

3rd round: Bichette (Top 5 prospect)

5th round: Cavan Biggio

15th round: Josh Winckowski (has yet to allow a run in Dunedin through 9 innings).

 

Potential backend rotation guy, all-star calibre shortstop, everyday player in Biggio, couple other intriguing pieces in Winckowski, Zach Jackson, Josh Palacios, Kirby Snead, and Chavez Young.

[Slade]

Small article Davidi published on BA about Monoah.

 

Alek Manoah put himself on the Blue Jays’ radar last summer, when the 6-foot-6, 260-pound righthander led the Cape Cod League in strikeouts.

 

From that point forward, area scout Coulson Barbiche and regional crosschecker Michael Youngberg kept close tabs on the West Virginia ace, who continually impressed them with a simplified delivery that helped him repeat his mechanics and improve his command.

 

By the time the draft rolled around, the Blue Jays were all in on the 21-year-old from Homestead, Fla., selecting him with the 11th overall pick and signing him for the slot value of $4,547,500.

 

"We really love what Alek brings to the table and his 'now' stuff,” scouting director Steve Sanders said. "But we do see room for him to continue to develop and continue to improve. He’s got a really well-rounded three-pitch mix (fastball, slider, changeup) we think is going to play at the next level.”

 

The potential really showed in 2019, when Manoah pitched to a 2.08 ERA over 108.1 innings, with 144 strikeouts against 27 walks. Those numbers blew away his first two college seasons, when he alternated between starting and relieving.

 

As a big guy with a lot of moving parts, Manoah understands that leveraging his size is no simple task, but he developed his mechanics on his own, finding a "delivery that is molded to me.”

 

"I don’t really have one major league pitcher in common that I can think of who I really follow,” he said. ". . . I learned my slider from a Dellin Betances cutter grip and a Chris Sale slider grip and kind of just molded it into one of my pitches, which really helped me . . .

 

"I get a bunch of different guys who do things I like and study stuff and how it would work with me. I put it all together, try things out. Some things work; some things don’t. It’s a work in progress and it’s been a good work in progress so far to this point, and there’s a lot more work to do to evolve into a big league pitcher.”

 

JAYS CHATTER

 

— Righthander T.J. Zeuch debuted at Triple-A Buffalo after recovering from a lat strain, while fellow righty Jon Harris rejoined Double-A New Hampshire after overcoming shoulder trouble.

 

— Shortstop Jordan Groshans’ breakout at low Class A Lansing was on hold because of a stress reaction in his foot.

[jmomcc]

Small article Davidi published on BA about Monoah.

 

Alek Manoah put himself on the Blue Jays’ radar last summer, when the 6-foot-6, 260-pound righthander led the Cape Cod League in strikeouts.

 

From that point forward, area scout Coulson Barbiche and regional crosschecker Michael Youngberg kept close tabs on the West Virginia ace, who continually impressed them with a simplified delivery that helped him repeat his mechanics and improve his command.

 

By the time the draft rolled around, the Blue Jays were all in on the 21-year-old from Homestead, Fla., selecting him with the 11th overall pick and signing him for the slot value of $4,547,500.

 

"We really love what Alek brings to the table and his 'now' stuff,” scouting director Steve Sanders said. "But we do see room for him to continue to develop and continue to improve. He’s got a really well-rounded three-pitch mix (fastball, slider, changeup) we think is going to play at the next level.”

 

The potential really showed in 2019, when Manoah pitched to a 2.08 ERA over 108.1 innings, with 144 strikeouts against 27 walks. Those numbers blew away his first two college seasons, when he alternated between starting and relieving.

 

As a big guy with a lot of moving parts, Manoah understands that leveraging his size is no simple task, but he developed his mechanics on his own, finding a "delivery that is molded to me.”

 

"I don’t really have one major league pitcher in common that I can think of who I really follow,” he said. ". . . I learned my slider from a Dellin Betances cutter grip and a Chris Sale slider grip and kind of just molded it into one of my pitches, which really helped me . . .

 

"I get a bunch of different guys who do things I like and study stuff and how it would work with me. I put it all together, try things out. Some things work; some things don’t. It’s a work in progress and it’s been a good work in progress so far to this point, and there’s a lot more work to do to evolve into a big league pitcher.”

 

JAYS CHATTER

 

— Righthander T.J. Zeuch debuted at Triple-A Buffalo after recovering from a lat strain, while fellow righty Jon Harris rejoined Double-A New Hampshire after overcoming shoulder trouble.

 

— Shortstop Jordan Groshans’ breakout at low Class A Lansing was on hold because of a stress reaction in his foot.

 

Is there supposed to be more about Groshans? It seems to cut off.

[43211234]

Dalton Pompey sighting in the GCL tonight.

[BlueRocky]

 

He was also throwing to Andres Sotillo instead of Riley Adams

[Ray]

Cullen Large had himself a day in Dunedin: 4-for-6 with a double.

[connorp]

I think Michael Kopech did ok for himself here: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/apos-riverdale-apos-star-vanessa-000012204.html

 

Not usually attracted to black girls but I’ve always thought this girl was cute

[SaskJaysFan_2]

It looks like Jays minor league player Demi Orimoloye was the FSL's player of the month. This kid is interesting because he seems to have some decent tools, according to Fangraphs. His FV is only 40, however. Another wrinkle, he's 22-years old and will be rule 5 draft eligible after December, 2019. Does that mean he has to be named to the 40-man, or risk being lost? What are your thoughts on this guy? He's an OF, and this system is dreadfully thin on decent OF prospects...

[Laika]

It looks like Jays minor league player Demi Orimoloye was the FSL's player of the month. This kid is interesting because he seems to have some decent tools, according to Fangraphs. His FV is only 40, however. Another wrinkle, he's 22-years old and will be rule 5 draft eligible after December, 2019. Does that mean he has to be named to the 40-man, or risk being lost? What are your thoughts on this guy? He's an OF, and this system is dreadfully thin on decent OF prospects...

 

He is an org guy. 99 wRC+ with no improvement while repeating the level. I can't see any way that a team would even take him in the Rule 5 so I think that factor is not relevant. Maybe he will be a good AAA outfielder in a couple of years.

[L54]

I think Michael Kopech did ok for himself here: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/apos-riverdale-apos-star-vanessa-000012204.html

 

Not usually attracted to black girls but I’ve always thought this girl was cute

 

Uhhh ya Connor she’s smoking hot

[Terminator]

Orelvis Martinez is off to a hot start in the Gulf Coast League. Slashing .333/.406/.667 in his first 7 games as a 17 year old. I didn't realize how big his bonus was. Long way to go but he could be something special.

[Slade]

Pretty sure he got the highest signing bonus in the entire 2017-2018 class.

[Dr. Dinger]

I think Michael Kopech did ok for himself here: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/apos-riverdale-apos-star-vanessa-000012204.html

 

Not usually attracted to black girls but I’ve always thought this girl was cute

 

Michael Kopech is supermodel goodlooking so he can have his pick.

[L54]

Michael Kopech is supermodel goodlooking so he can have his pick.

 

Actually? What do you think of our own Grich?

[Krylian]

Michael Kopech is supermodel goodlooking so he can have his pick.

 

Maybe. But I wouldn't f*** him. Almost 4.5 BB/9IP means no command or control. Those are very important to me in the bedroom.

[connorp]

Maybe. But I wouldn't f*** him. Almost 4.5 BB/9IP means no command or control. Those are very important to me in the bedroom.

 

As someone that owns him in a couple leagues, the article was a bit troubling. Seems like this girl is making him a bit weak in the knees. Hopefully he still gets after it

[Laika]

Not usually attracted to black girls but...

 

Okay

 

You like them pasty white, like a peeled/frozen potato, right?

[Dr. Dinger]

Maybe. But I wouldn't f*** him. Almost 4.5 BB/9IP means no command or control. Those are very important to me in the bedroom.

 

He’s extra hard and a bit wild, my kinda guy.

[connorp]

Okay

 

You like them pasty white, like a peeled/frozen potato, right?

 

No. I like Middle Eastern prob the best but wouldn’t want muddled kids. For their sake just as much. Latinas too, maybe if the kid had some extra baseball talent I could deal with the muddled part in that case. Just not attracted to black girls. Or Oriental. They’re supposed to make the best domestic partners but it was just never an option.

[Jimcanuck]

No. I like Middle Eastern prob the best but wouldn’t want muddled kids. For their sake just as much. Latinas too, maybe if the kid had some extra baseball talent I could deal with the muddled part in that case. Just not attracted to black girls. Or Oriental. They’re supposed to make the best domestic partners but it was just never an option.

 

what does 'muddled' mean?

[Captain Adama]

what does 'muddled' mean?

 

Gotta keep the gene pool pure, Jim

[Ray]

Winckowski 3rd Dunedin start: 7IP, 0R, 1H, 1BB, 6K, 82 pitches.

 

He’s now pitched 16 innings of scoreless ball in High-A. How is he not getting more prospect shine?

[P2F]

Winckowski 3rd Dunedin start: 7IP, 0R, 1H, 1BB, 6K, 82 pitches.

 

He’s now pitched 16 innings of scoreless ball in High-A. How is he not getting more prospect shine?

 

It's going to come fast and furious for him. Baseball America (or maybe it was Prospectus) recently wrote him up and had pretty good things to say overall, so that's the first domino to fall. The rest of the scouting community will shortly thereafter jump on his nuts, tout-suite - especially if he continues to impress in Dunedin.

 

He touches 98 now.