Official MiLB/Prospects Thread

[L54]

I think one can say Pearson looks very similar to a young Roger Clemens.

 

He gives me a Randy Johnson vibe

[Boxcar]

He gives me a Randy Johnson vibe

 

Kinda feels more like a Pedro Martinez to me

[Krylian]

Kinda feels more like a Pedro Martinez to me

 

Jim Abbott all the way

[Jimcanuck]

Today's Yahoo writeup:

 

Braves LHP prospect Kyle Muller fired 5 1/3 scoreless innings on Tuesday for Double-A Mississippi.

 

Advice: Muller allowed three hits with five strikeouts, but he did walk five. Fortunately for the southpaw, none of the walks ended up hurting him, but it's fair to say that five free passes isn't ideal. A second-round pick in 2016, Muller has a 3.50 ERA over 100 1/3 innings with 62 walks, but he's struck out 110, and shown the swing-and-miss stuff you're looking for in a potential rotation option. The bullpen can't be ruled out -- and it's fair to keep in mind that the Braves are just loaded with pitching options -- but if the command can improve, we could see him pitching every sixth game for the Braves at some point in the next decade.

[Boxcar]

The next decade is one year away, Jim.

[BlueRocky]

Jim Abbott all the way

 

Nolan Ryan or bust

[Ray]

New Baseball-America Jays Top 30:

 

1. ⁠Bo Bichette SS

2. ⁠Nate Pearson RHP

3. ⁠Jordan Groshans SS

4. ⁠Eric Pardinho RHP

5. ⁠Alek Manoah RHP

6. ⁠Alejandro Kirk C

7. ⁠Gabriel Moreno C

8. ⁠Sean Reid-Foley RHP

9. ⁠Miguel Hiraldo SS

10. ⁠Orelvis Martinez SS

11. ⁠Adam Kloffenstein RHP

12. ⁠Griffin Conine OF

13. ⁠Kendall Williams RHP

14. ⁠Patrick Murphy RHP

15. ⁠Anthony Alford OF

16. ⁠Cal Stevenson OF

17. ⁠Leonardo Jimenez SS

18. ⁠Dasan Brown OF

19. ⁠Kevin Smith SS

20. ⁠Will Robertson OF

21. ⁠Hector Perez RHP

22. ⁠Yennsy Diaz RHP

23. ⁠T.J. Zeuch RHP

24. ⁠Reese McGuire C

25. ⁠Alberto Rodriguez OF

26. ⁠Jhon Solarte OF

27. ⁠Javier D'Orazio C

28. ⁠Joey Murray RHP

29. ⁠Ryan Noda OF

30. ⁠Riley Adams C

[Ray]

I have to say, it’s still a fairly robust farm system despite all the graduations. The scouting and player dev have been excellent under the current regimes watch.

[Boxcar]

New Baseball-America Jays Top 30:

 

1. ⁠Bo Bichette SS

2. ⁠Nate Pearson RHP

3. ⁠Jordan Groshans SS

4. ⁠Eric Pardinho RHP

5. ⁠Alek Manoah RHP

6. ⁠Alejandro Kirk C

7. ⁠Gabriel Moreno C

8. ⁠Sean Reid-Foley RHP

9. ⁠Miguel Hiraldo SS

10. ⁠Orelvis Martinez SS

11. ⁠Adam Kloffenstein RHP

12. ⁠Griffin Conine OF

13. ⁠Kendall Williams RHP

14. ⁠Patrick Murphy RHP

15. ⁠Anthony Alford OF

16. ⁠Cal Stevenson OF

17. ⁠Leonardo Jimenez SS

18. ⁠Dasan Brown OF

19. ⁠Kevin Smith SS

20. ⁠Will Robertson OF

21. ⁠Hector Perez RHP

22. ⁠Yennsy Diaz RHP

23. ⁠T.J. Zeuch RHP

24. ⁠Reese McGuire C

25. ⁠Alberto Rodriguez OF

26. ⁠Jhon Solarte OF

27. ⁠Javier D'Orazio C

28. ⁠Joey Murray RHP

29. ⁠Ryan Noda OF

30. ⁠Riley Adams C

 

How the f*** does Josh Winckowski not make the top 30

[L54]

Kinda feels more like a Pedro Martinez to me

 

No that's Marcus Stroman

[L54]

How the f*** does Josh Winckowski not make the top 30

 

It's because he's throwing to a bad defensive catcher, all bat no D

[L54]

I have to say, it’s still a fairly robust farm system despite all the graduations. The scouting and player dev have been excellent under the current regimes watch.

 

They sure have. Hopefully they can transition the big league club to contenders because I love what they've been able to do on the minor league side of things.

[AintNoThang]

Nolan Ryan or bust

 

I'm getting more of an Aaron Sanchez vibe.

[BlueRocky]

New Baseball-America Jays Top 30:

 

1. ⁠Bo Bichette SS

2. ⁠Nate Pearson RHP

3. ⁠Jordan Groshans SS

4. ⁠Eric Pardinho RHP

5. ⁠Alek Manoah RHP

6. ⁠Alejandro Kirk C

7. ⁠Gabriel Moreno C

8. ⁠Sean Reid-Foley RHP

9. ⁠Miguel Hiraldo SS

10. ⁠Orelvis Martinez SS

11. ⁠Adam Kloffenstein RHP

12. ⁠Griffin Conine OF

13. ⁠Kendall Williams RHP

14. ⁠Patrick Murphy RHP

15. ⁠Anthony Alford OF

16. ⁠Cal Stevenson OF

17. ⁠Leonardo Jimenez SS

18. ⁠Dasan Brown OF

19. ⁠Kevin Smith SS

20. ⁠Will Robertson OF

21. ⁠Hector Perez RHP

22. ⁠Yennsy Diaz RHP

23. ⁠T.J. Zeuch RHP

24. ⁠Reese McGuire C

25. ⁠Alberto Rodriguez OF

26. ⁠Jhon Solarte OF

27. ⁠Javier D'Orazio C

28. ⁠Joey Murray RHP

29. ⁠Ryan Noda OF

30. ⁠Riley Adams C

 

Interesting list.

My top 7 would be similar, but Orelvis Martinez and Griffin Conine would be slightly higher for me.

 

Guess my chirping on BA for Kirk has paid off lol. Manoah, Kirk, and Moreno lined up behind Pardinho confirms our previous theory that they should be in cusp-t100 discussions.

 

SRF really has no business in the top 10 imo. Patrick Murphy also a tad underrated, same for Maximo Castillo.

 

Kloff, Williams, and Brown are long term projects. Wouldn’t put them so high until I see results, not just based on draft hype.

 

Off the top of my head, guys that should be a top 30 name: Josh Winckowski, Otto Lopez, maybe Cullen Large.

 

Riley Adams should also be a tick higher imo.

 

Rikelvin De Castro not sure yet.

 

If you add two more Top 100 prospects from a Stroman & Giles trade, imo this is still a very strong farm system.

Edited July 18, 2019 by BlueRocky

[Orgfiller]

Interesting list.

My top 7 would be similar, but Orelvis Martinez and Griffin Conine would be slightly higher for me.

 

SRF really has no business in the top 10 imo. Patrick Murphy also a tad underrated, same for Maximo Castillo.

 

Kloff, Williams, and Brown are long term projects. Wouldn’t put them so high until I see results, not just based on draft hype.

 

Off the top of my head, guys that should be a top 30 name: Josh Winckowski, Otto Lopez, maybe Cullen Large.

 

Riley Adams should also be a tick higher imo.

 

Rikelvin De Castro not sure yet.

 

If you add two more top 100 guys from a Stroman & Giles trade, imo this is still a very strong farm system.

 

Whiffing on Winckowski and Otto Lopez is really bad. Pretty much inexcusable to leave them off. Yennsy Diaz is there at 22 btw.

[BlueRocky]

Whiffing on Winckowski and Otto Lopez is really bad. Pretty much inexcusable to leave them off. Yennsy Diaz is there at 22 btw.

 

Yep I agree. Saw Diaz there, oops.

 

Wincky is a borderline stud now with velocity uptick 2-4 mph, he’s hitting as high as 97-98 and sitting 93-96 regularly. His changeup is much improved and also has one of the better sliders in our whole system. No reason not to include him in top 30. I’d have him in the 15-20 range. The Jays know he’s a solid prospect, he’ll get some love eventually.

 

Otto Lopez, I am a fan. He’s still very raw (esp defensively and base running decisions) but the talent is very obvious. Give him time to polish. But he’s what you want when you sign a bunch of guys in IFA, you hope they’re athletic and can really hit.

Edited July 18, 2019 by BlueRocky

[BlueRocky]

Also if Philip Clarke continues to rake, his stock could rise quickly

[Ray]

Gavin Lux is a monster: 4-for-4 with 2 doubles today and an HR today.

 

He's hitting .532 in 15 games....

[43211234]

How the f*** does Josh Winckowski not make the top 30

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti-Polish_sentiment

[P2F]

Joey Murray has been promoted to AA New Hampshire. Time to find out if this kid is legit.

[Ray]

Gabriel Moreno: 2-for-3 with a BB. Now hitting .306/.365/.525, and leads all catchers in A-ball with a 155 wRC+ (min 170 PA). While being the 2nd youngest player A-ball.

 

Miguel Hiraldo (2017 IFA) is actually handling himself pretty well in his first taste of Appy league. .313/.358/.495, 131 wRC+ and keeping that K-rate under control.

[King]

 

SELL SELL SELL on your Whitley shares

[P2F]

Is this the yips or injury? He seems to have gone full Alec Hansen and you never go full Alec Hansen.

[jays4life19]

 

SELL SELL SELL on your Whitley shares

 

I would actually say it's a perfect time to buy.

[BlueRocky]

Buy low

[Barkerfan23]

Pearson struggling to throw strikes today.

[Spanky__99]

Looks like Joey Murray got hurt, only faced 3 batters. Orelvis Martinez left in the first inning of a Double Header, I assume he's hurt, too.

[Laika]

Looks like Joey Murray got hurt, only faced 3 batters. Orelvis Martinez left in the first inning of a Double Header, I assume he's hurt, too.

 

Weather ruined Murray’s start

[BlueRocky]

https://www.baseballamerica.com/rankings/2019-top-100-prospects/

In all, 16 new players entered the rankings, meaning they have quite a different look to them. All new additions are listed below...

 

5. Adley Rutschman, Orioles

21. Bobby Witt Jr, Royals

24. Andrew Vaughn, White Sox

50. CJ Abrams, Padres

57. Riley Greene, Tigers

60. JJ Bleday, Marlins

66. Jackson Kowar, Royals

71. Marco Luciano, Giants

79. Shane Baz, Rays

89. Bryan Mata, Red Sox

90. Evan White, Mariners

91. Isan Diaz, Marlins

92. Edward Cabrera, Marlins

93. George Valera, Indians

98. Hunter Bishop, Giants

100. Alek Thomas, Diamondbacks

 

The biggest risers within the Top 100:

Julio Rodriguez, SEA (+35 spots);

Heliot Ramos, SF (+26),

Dylan Carlson, STL (+20),

Nolan Jones, CLE (+17)

 

Biggest fallers within the Top 100:

Brady Singer, KC (-47);

Hans Crouse, TEX (-31);

Keibert Ruiz, LAD (-21);

Jonathan India, CIN (-20);

Andres Gimenez, NYM (-20);

Mitch Keller, PIT (-19);

Triston McKenzie, CLE (-18)

 

And finally, players who fell out of the list...

 

Jon Duplantier, ARZ (59)

Jazz Chisholm, ARZ (61)

Corbin Martin, HOU (63)

Tony Santillan, CIN (66)

Ryan Mountcastle, BAL (69)

Ryan Weathers, SD (70)

Colton Welker, COL (74)

Victor Victor Mesa, MIA (77)

Anthony Kay, NYM (80)

William Contreras, ATL (81)

Trevor Larnach, MIN (86)

Brice Turang, MIL (89)

Jarren Duran, BOS (93)

Ryan Rolison, COL (96)

Isaac Paredes, DET (99)

Daulton Varsho, ARZ (100)

 

#6 Bichette

#17 Pearson

#44 Groshans

#97 Pardinho

[Brownie19]

Why would Evan White be added to the Top 100?

 

23 year old 1st baseman in AA with a 123 wRC+ ? Doesn't walk, ISO <.200

 

 

 

What am I missing?