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max silver

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Yes, but it’s very rare for that 5 cents to turn out to be a late round diamond in the rough batting champ.

 

I have a hard time getting too excited about a 22 year old college draftee dominating rookie ball. If he displayed any power at all then maybe he would be more likely to turn into more than a 4th outfielder, but this is a guy that put up below a .100 ISO in A ball.

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Guys like Stevenson who get on base a ton WITHOUT any power in the lower minors almost always have trouble Vs better stuff in the upper minors. Pitchers will start to challenge him more because they are not scared of him.

 

Plus he is 22-23 in high A ball. He is a grade C- prospect.

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Other mistake by the blue jays letting Richard Urena go. Just to

keep useless players on the 40 man roster. They are at least 7

other players who could have been put on waivers.

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Other mistake by the blue jays letting Richard Urena go. Just to

keep useless players on the 40 man roster. They are at least 7

other players who could have been put on waivers.

 

Who are those seven?

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Who are those seven?

 

Anthony Alford

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Antonio Alford

Anton Alford

Antoine Alford

Antonidas Alford

Auntie Alford

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Anthony Alford

Tony Alford

Antonio Alford

Anton Alford

Antoine Alford

Antonidas Alford

Auntie Alford

 

Ant Alford made the cut, whew...

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Anthony Alford

Tony Alford

Antonio Alford

Anton Alford

Antoine Alford

Antonidas Alford

Auntie Alford

 

I'm Anti Alford.

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How can you be pro-Alford when the guy has done nothing to warrant it.

Guy can't stay health, can not hit for anything, no power And been with

the team now eight years and has slowly gotten worse. guy was over rated from the begin.

Some one who improves ever year should take his 40 man roster spot.

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How can you be pro-Alford when the guy has done nothing to warrant it.

Guy can't stay health, can not hit for anything, no power And been with

the team now eight years and has slowly gotten worse. guy was over rated from the begin.

Some one who improves ever year should take his 40 man roster spot.

 

I'm pro-Alford as well...mainly cause you're insufferable.

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Pearson scouting report

 

Scouting grades: Fastball: 80 | Slider: 60 | Curveball: 50 | Changeup: 55 | Control: 55 | Overall: 65

 

Pearson's Draft stock exploded in the weeks prior to the 2017 Draft after the right-hander hit 102 mph during a heavily scouted bullpen session. That late helium earned the JC of Central Florida product a first-round selection by the Blue Jays in June, and Pearson continued to light up radar guns during his pro debut after signing for slightly above slot value. A fractured right forearm suffered on a comeback line drive limited Pearson to just 1 2/3 frames during his 2018 full-season debut, but he bounced back after the season with a healthy, eye-opening performance in the Arizona Fall League, then recorded a 2.30 ERA, 0.89 WHIP (third-best in Minors, 100 IP min.) and 119/27 K/BB over 25 starts in '19 while ascending from Class A Advanced Dunedin to Triple-A Buffalo.

 

Pearson may be the epitome of a power pitcher, but he also has all the ingredients needed to develop into a top-of-the-rotation force. While he famously hit 104 mph during a one-inning, 2018 AFL Fall Stars Game outing, Pearson's explosive fastball usually sits in the 98-101 mph range as a starter. His upper-80s slider, much like his heater, is the best in Toronto's system and highly effective against hitters on both sides of the plate thanks to its late, glove-side action. Pearson's changeup was his most improved pitch in 2019 and now projects as at least above-average, and he understands how to steal early strikes and keep hitters off-balance with his top-to-bottom curveball. Overall, Pearson limited hitters to a .176 average in '19, the eighth-best mark in the Minors (100 IP min.).

 

Beyond the stuff, Pearson uses his height (6-foot-6) to create steep downhill plane, does a good job repeating his athletic delivery and is consistently around the zone with all four pitches. His secondaries and overall command will require more fine-tuning, though some of that should come naturally as Pearson gains experience. He'll enter 2020 on the cusp of the Major Leagues after finishing the previous year in Triple-A, but it shouldn't be long until the right-hander, who has as high a ceiling as any pitching prospect in the game, becomes a fixture in Toronto's rotation.

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Baseball America dropped a 70 grade on Julio Rodriguez today. From DSL MVP in 2018 to top 5 prospect a year later.

 

Julio Rodriguez | OF

Born: Dec 29, 2000

Bats: R Throws: R

Ht.: 6'4" Wt.: 225

Drafted: Signed: Dominican Republic, 2017.

Signed By: Eddy Toledo/Tim Kissner

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BA Grade: 70. Risk: High

 

Tool Grades: Hit: 70. Power: 70. Run: 45. Fielding: 50. Arm: 70.

 

Track Record: Rodriguez was one of the premier hitters in the 2017 international class and signed with the Mariners for $1.75 million. Seattle took it slow in Rodriguez’s first season and kept him in the Dominican Summer League, where he won MVP honors. The gloves came off in 2019. The Mariners teamed Rodriguez with fellow top prospect Jarred Kelenic at low Class A West Virginia in an aggressive assignment. The only speed bump Rodriguez encountered was a broken hand suffered in mid-April that kept him out of action for two months, but when he was on the field Rodriguez was the talk of scouts, managers and opposing players. The Mariners promoted Rodriguez to high Class A Modesto in August, and he further embellished his lofty reputation by annihilating California League pitchers to the tune of .462/.514/.738 in 17 games. He finished his year with an assignment to the Arizona Fall League and more than held his own as the youngest player there.

 

Scouting Report: Often described as a man-child, Rodriguez packs an impressive set of tools in a large, muscular frame. He has unbelievable feel to hit, especially for his age, and shows a good approach with the ability to retain information and make adjustments at the plate. With plus bat speed and quick hands, Rodriguez’s swing has a solid bat path through the zone. He controls the zone well and struck out just a shade over 20 percent of the time in 2019. Rodriguez’s most exhilarating tool is plus-plus raw power to all fields. He makes loud, memorable contact and projects to hit for both average and power when he’s fully developed. Rodriguez is no more than an average runner now and will slow with age, especially since he’s already getting thicker in his lower half. He split time between center and right field, but a plus-plus arm profiles him perfectly for right field. Rodriguez gets good reads and jumps in the outfield, projecting to be an average defender. Rodriguez has outstanding makeup and character and is frequently described as a joy to be around. He has learned English rapidly and takes pride in being able to do interviews in his second language.

 

The Future: Rodriguez will continue to be pushed quickly through the Mariners’ system, with some observers stating it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him in the major leagues as a teenager. He has a chance to break camp with Double-A Arkansas to start 2020 and gives the Mariners a potential franchise, middle-of-the-order hitter to build around.

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Baseball America dropped a 70 grade on Julio Rodriguez today. From DSL MVP in 2018 to top 5 prospect a year later.

 

Julio Rodriguez | OF

Born: Dec 29, 2000

Bats: R Throws: R

Ht.: 6'4" Wt.: 225

Drafted: Signed: Dominican Republic, 2017.

Signed By: Eddy Toledo/Tim Kissner

VIEW PLAYER CARD

 

BA Grade: 70. Risk: High

 

Tool Grades: Hit: 70. Power: 70. Run: 45. Fielding: 50. Arm: 70.

 

Track Record: Rodriguez was one of the premier hitters in the 2017 international class and signed with the Mariners for $1.75 million. Seattle took it slow in Rodriguez’s first season and kept him in the Dominican Summer League, where he won MVP honors. The gloves came off in 2019. The Mariners teamed Rodriguez with fellow top prospect Jarred Kelenic at low Class A West Virginia in an aggressive assignment. The only speed bump Rodriguez encountered was a broken hand suffered in mid-April that kept him out of action for two months, but when he was on the field Rodriguez was the talk of scouts, managers and opposing players. The Mariners promoted Rodriguez to high Class A Modesto in August, and he further embellished his lofty reputation by annihilating California League pitchers to the tune of .462/.514/.738 in 17 games. He finished his year with an assignment to the Arizona Fall League and more than held his own as the youngest player there.

 

Scouting Report: Often described as a man-child, Rodriguez packs an impressive set of tools in a large, muscular frame. He has unbelievable feel to hit, especially for his age, and shows a good approach with the ability to retain information and make adjustments at the plate. With plus bat speed and quick hands, Rodriguez’s swing has a solid bat path through the zone. He controls the zone well and struck out just a shade over 20 percent of the time in 2019. Rodriguez’s most exhilarating tool is plus-plus raw power to all fields. He makes loud, memorable contact and projects to hit for both average and power when he’s fully developed. Rodriguez is no more than an average runner now and will slow with age, especially since he’s already getting thicker in his lower half. He split time between center and right field, but a plus-plus arm profiles him perfectly for right field. Rodriguez gets good reads and jumps in the outfield, projecting to be an average defender. Rodriguez has outstanding makeup and character and is frequently described as a joy to be around. He has learned English rapidly and takes pride in being able to do interviews in his second language.

 

The Future: Rodriguez will continue to be pushed quickly through the Mariners’ system, with some observers stating it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him in the major leagues as a teenager. He has a chance to break camp with Double-A Arkansas to start 2020 and gives the Mariners a potential franchise, middle-of-the-order hitter to build around.

 

^ owns him in fantasy

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Yep.

 

It is appropriate to post content on the hottest prospect in baseball in this thread.

 

Then by all means please post some Wander Franco content.

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It’s possible that we should be looking at Wander Franco as more of a 2021 add but hear us out. He’s the best prospect in baseball at the age of 18 (He turns 19 in March) and other publications are slapping a 65 or 70 grade (20-80 scouting scale) on his hit tool, although we tend to lean more towards a 70-75. This is a teenager that hit .339 in half a season at High-A ball after having no issues with Low-A ball. He posted an on-base average above .400 thanks to a BB-K of 26-15 in 52 games. That kind of maturity at the plate is extremely rare and is even a hair better than Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s at the same age/level. Franco will no doubt open 2020 in Double-A and his hitting skills should allow for a seamless transition. The young infielder does have some things to work on. He needs to get better at base running in hopes of taking advantage of his above-average speed. He was caught 14 times in 32 attempts in 2019. As well, his power is not as advanced at the same age as Guerrero Jr. and Fernando Tatis Jr., but he has the raw power to eventually hit more than 20 home runs. Franco could be in Triple-A after 150 at-bats in Double-A and push for a big-league promotion not long after.--Marc Hulet
Todd College Ball

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On that list they are at least five players who should

not be on it due to they age. Once you hit 25 you should not

be a prospect anymore.

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Spanky__99

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On that list they are at least five players who should

not be on it due to they age. Once you hit 25 you should not

be a prospect anymore.

 

lol... trip in traffic Todd.

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