Official MiLB/Prospects Thread

[P2F]

THE Corey Hart is the Bisons' hitting coach? I either missed that or I'd just completely forgotten about it.

[King]

THE Corey Hart is the Bisons' hitting coach? I either missed that or I'd just completely forgotten about it.

I think it's a different one.

[max silver]

THE Corey Hart is the Bisons' hitting coach? I either missed that or I'd just completely forgotten about it.

 

Definitely not the ex-Brewer player if that's who you are thinking about.

 

https://buffalonews.com/2018/07/18/inside-the-bisons-hitting-coach-corey-hart-talks-about-success-at-the-plate/

[Carlos Danger]

Definitely not the ex-Brewer player if that's who you are thinking about.

 

https://buffalonews.com/2018/07/18/inside-the-bisons-hitting-coach-corey-hart-talks-about-success-at-the-plate/

 

I thought we had hired the, I wear my sunglasses at night guy...

[Jimcanuck]

Current BA 2020 Draft Top 10. Jays draft 5th. The very interesting JT Ginn just outside the top 10, at #12. Dodgers pick out of high school that went to college.

 

Spencer Torkelson

Arizona State 1B

Ht: 6-1 | Wt: 205 | B-T: R-R

Commit/Drafted: Never Drafted

Age At Draft: 20.8

 

One of the premier power bats in the country, Torkelson has top-of-the-scale raw power and terrific hitting ability to go along with it. He has a chance to go down as one of the better power hitters of college baseball’s BBCOR era after belting 25 homers as a freshman (which led the nation) and 23 more in his sophomore season. USA Baseball coaches were impressed with his defense and work ethic last summer with the Collegiate National Team, and Torkelson is athletic enough to play left field as well as first.

 

Emerson Hancock

Georgia RHP

Ht: 6-4 | Wt: 215 | B-T: R-R

Commit/Drafted: Diamondbacks '17 (38)

Age At Draft: 21

 

A notable high school prospect out of Georgia in 2017, Hancock established himself as one of the best arms in college baseball during a tremendous sophomore season in 2019. He posted a 1.99 ERA—the eighth best mark in Georgia history—and led the SEC with a 0.84 WHIP while allowing one run or fewer in nine of his 14 starts. Hancock checks all the boxes of a typical frontline starting prospect, with a 6-foot-4, 213-pound frame and a four-pitch arsenal of pitches that all have plus potential.

 

Austin Martin

Vanderbilt SS

Ht: 6-0 | Wt: 170 | B-T: R-R

Commit/Drafted: Indians '17 (37)

Age At Draft: 21.2

 

A first team All-American and Golden Spikes semifinalist after an outstanding sophomore season in which he hit .410/.503/.619 and was third in the country in hits, Martin is one of three favorites in the running for the No. 1 overall pick as a junior. Martin possesses some of the best pure hitting ability in the class, with eye-popping bat speed, and is trending in the right direction in terms of power. Defensively, Martin has the athleticism and hands to play anywhere on the field, but most of his reps have come at third base with Vanderbilt.

 

Asa Lacy

Texas A&M LHP

Ht: 6-4 | Wt: 215 | B-T: L-L

Commit/Drafted: Indians '17 (31)

Age At Draft: 21.0

 

Lacy’s imposing demeanor and aggressive mentality on the mound endears him to scouts, but it's his package of plus pitches and track record in the SEC that make him the top lefthander in the class and give him a shot to be a top-five selection. Lacy posted a 2.13 ERA as a sophomore and allowed fewer hits per nine (4.97) than any pitcher in the country, thanks to a mid-90s fastball, wipeout slider and power curve.

 

Nick Gonzales

New Mexico State 2B

Ht: 5-10 | Wt: 190 | B-T: R-R

Commit/Drafted: Never Drafted

Age At Draft: 21.1

 

Only five second basemen have been drafted among the top 10 picks this century, and Gonzales has the pure hitting ability to become the sixth. A freshman All-American after a .347/.425/.596 season with the Aggies, Gonzales took his offense to a new level last year, leading the country in hitting (.432) and ranking among the top five in major offensive categories like RBI (5th), runs (5th), on-base percentage (5th) and slugging (3rd). A loud summer in the Cape Cod League (seven home runs) with a wood bat only gave teams more conviction in his uniquely special bat.

 

Jared Kelley

Refugio (Texas) HS RHP

Ht: 6-3 | Wt: 215 | B-T: R-R

Commit/Drafted: Texas

Age At Draft: 18.7

 

A man amongst boys in the high school class, Kelley is more physical than most prep pitchers—6-foot-3, 215 pounds—with more consistent fastball velocity—he regularly gets into the upper-90s—and remarkable control and command. Kelley pairs a swing-and-miss changeup with his fastball, and with improved consistency of a breaking ball, the Texas commit could be one of only a few high school prospects drafted among the top 10 picks.

 

Austin Hendrick

West Allegheny HS, Imperial, Pa. OF

Ht: 6-1 | Wt: 192 | B-T: L-L

Commit/Drafted: Mississippi State

Age At Draft: 19.0

 

Is there a high school hitter in the 2020 class with a better hit and power combination than Hendrick? We don’t think so. The Pennsylvania product is likely a corner outfielder, but he has light tower raw power and some of the quickest bat speed scouts have seen in years. Hendrick has also shown the ability to quiet a previously noisy and unconventional swing in order to take more consistent at-bats against high-level pitching that he doesn’t see frequently with West Allegheny. He is a Mississippi State commit.

 

Garrett Mitchell

UCLA OF

Ht: 6-3 | Wt: 204 | B-T: L-R

Commit/Drafted: Athletics '17 (14)

Age At Draft: 21.8

 

If you like tool sheds, you’ll like Garrett Mitchell. A high-profile prospect dating back to his prep days with Orange (Calif.) Lutheran High, Mitchell possesses the best package of tools in the 2020 class, with plus-plus running ability, plus arm strength, defense and raw power that some scouts are now citing as 70-grade juice. Mitchell has endlessly tweaked his swing throughout his amatuer career, but seemed to find his groove as a sophomore last season, when he hit .349/.418/.566 and led the country with 12 triples. Another strong offensive season could make Mitchell one of the first players drafted.

 

Mick Abel

Jesuit HS, Portland RHP

Ht: 6-5 | Wt: 180 | B-T: R-R

Commit/Drafted: Oregon State

Age At Draft: 18.8

 

Vying to be the first prep arm out of Oregon drafted in the first round since 1994—when the Royals drafted lefthander and first baseman Matt Smith—Abel has a tantalizing combination of present stuff, future projection and pitchability. A 6-foot-5, 180-pound righthander, Abel has touched 97 mph at times with his fastball, but didn’t get to that regularly last summer. He also mixes in one of the better breaking balls of the amateur class, and has good feel for a changeup that could give him three plus offerings. Abel is committed to Oregon State.

 

Carmen Mlodzinski

South Carolina RHP

Ht: 6-2 | Wt: 215 | B-T: R-R

Commit/Drafted: Never Drafted

Age At Draft: 21.3

 

The owner of a career 5.61 ERA over two abbreviated seasons (thanks to a foot injury) with South Carolina, Mlodzinski is much more than his SEC resume suggests. The 6-foot-2, 215-pound righthander saw his stuff take a big jump over the summer, where he was the best pitcher in the Cape Cod League. He’s got a mid-90s fastball that’s been up to 97-98 mph with heavy sinking action, as well as a slider, cutter and a changeup he improved during the fall. If he stays healthy and puts together an SEC season that his stuff suggests is possible, Mlodzinski could become the highest-drafted Gamecock arm of all time.

[jays4life19]

I'm still on the Nick Gonzales fanboy train. Hoping the jays get him.

[Jimcanuck]

Prospectslive with their top 100 prospects today

 

https://www.prospectslive.com/lists/2020/2/2/top-100-prospects-for-2020

 

5 Jays - Pearson #17, Groshans #46, Simeon Woods-Richardson #73, Alec Manoah #91, Orelvis Martinez #98

[Grant77]

Prospectslive with their top 100 prospects today

 

https://www.prospectslive.com/lists/2020/2/2/top-100-prospects-for-2020

 

5 Jays - Pearson #17, Groshans #46, Simeon Woods-Richardson #73, Alec Manoah #91, Orelvis Martinez #98

 

I like the aggressive ranking on Martinez. They either think he sticks at shortstop or really love his bat.

[Ray]

I believe Orlevis Martinez had the best SLG for a 17 year old in the GCL since 2006. Or something to that effect. I wouldn’t be surprised if he shoots up the prospect rankings in the coming year.

[max silver]

I like the aggressive ranking on Martinez. They either think he sticks at shortstop or really love his bat.

 

The MLB pipeline write-up for Martinez praises his defensive actions, body control, and throwing arm, so the raw tools sound encouraging in the field. Apparently he may slow down over time limiting his range at short stop, hence the potential move to third base. It sounds like he would likely make a great defender over there, so combine that with the thunder in his bat and you are left with a very exciting prospect.

[Grant77]

I believe Orlevis Martinez had the best SLG for a 17 year old in the GCL since 2006. Or something to that effect. I wouldn’t be surprised if he shoots up the prospect rankings in the coming year.

 

He's certainly an exciting guy to watch. Players like Bogaerts and Wander Franco did similar things in that league at the same age, so you always hope he busts out like they did, as unlikely as that is.

[Jimcanuck]

Jays likely top 2020 IFA sign.

 

Manuel Beltre, SS, Dominican Republic

 

Beltre, 15, is the most famous player in the 2020 class, as he has spent years documenting his daily training on his Instagram account of more than 35,000 followers. A baseball rat, Beltre has a simple, repeatable swing from the right side and is one of the top hitters in the class, with ample game experience and a baseball IQ well beyond his years. He's expected to sign with the Blue Jays. Beltre trains with Jaime Ramos.

 

[Grant77]

Jays likely top 2020 IFA sign.

 

Manuel Beltre, SS, Dominican Republic

 

Beltre, 15, is the most famous player in the 2020 class, as he has spent years documenting his daily training on his Instagram account of more than 35,000 followers. A baseball rat, Beltre has a simple, repeatable swing from the right side and is one of the top hitters in the class, with ample game experience and a baseball IQ well beyond his years. He's expected to sign with the Blue Jays. Beltre trains with Jaime Ramos.

 

 

We seem to consistently get one of the top 5 or 10 IFA talents every year. Credit to our staff in Central America.

[wamco]

Is this news or did we already think we had him?

[Jimcanuck]

Is this news or did we already think we had him?

 

Been known for a bit, but I don't recall it being posted.

[Deadpool]

We seem to consistently get one of the top 5 or 10 IFA talents every year. Credit to our staff in Central America.

 

Jays have had one of the better systems down there since the 80s, it's been a real boon to the team.

[sdyment]

If Alford doesn’t make the 26-man, does he have any Trade value for international money? Gotta think we have a few borderline guys who may be worth something to the Oriloles or other. How much $ did they manage to get in trade last year?

[Spanky__99]

If Alford doesn’t make the 26-man, does he have any Trade value for international money? Gotta think we have a few borderline guys who may be worth something to the Oriloles or other. How much $ did they manage to get in trade last year?

 

500,000 G's or a 1M tops.

[Daniel Labude]

I think Orelvis Martinez will be the teams biggest riser in 2020.

[max silver]

I think Orelvis Martinez will be the teams biggest riser in 2020.

 

He's going to have some serious competition from guys like Groshans, Woods Richardson, and possibly Moreno and Alejandro if they continue their 2019 levels of success.

[Jimcanuck]

Keep an eye on Kloffenstein, first year of full season ball.

[max silver]

Keep an eye on Kloffenstein, first year of full season ball.

 

Good call, Vancouver team-mate Alek Manoah is another guy primed for a huge season as well. It's crazy how many really high ceiling talents there are in the system right now, even despite the recent graduations to the major league squad.

[Daniel Labude]

He's going to have some serious competition from guys like Groshans, Woods Richardson, and possibly Moreno and Alejandro if they continue their 2019 levels of success.

 

Yep, lots of potential high risers. I really like Orelvis. I think he may jump into the top 25-30 range. After him I think Manaoh and Groshans will also make big jumps. SWR can as well

[Jimcanuck]

Yep, lots of potential high risers. I really like Orelvis. I think he may jump into the top 25-30 range. After him I think Manaoh and Groshans will also make big jumps. SWR can as well

 

I own Orelvis in LOD, and I know you want him. We can make a deal.

[Daniel Labude]

I own Orelvis in LOD, and I know you want him. We can make a deal.

 

Sent you a PM

[Spanky__99]

I own Orelvis in LOD, and I know you want him. We can make a deal.

 

Sent you a PM

 

lol... save it for the other forum, kids.

[Spanky__99]

He's going to have some serious competition from guys like Groshans, Woods Richardson, and possibly Moreno and Alejandro if they continue their 2019 levels of success.

 

This would be excellent.

[Jimcanuck]

lol... save it for the other forum, kids.

 

Shut it, you aren't a mod.

[Deadpool]

Shut it, you aren't a mod.

 

Save it for the other forum, kids.

 

[Krylian]

Deadpool is right.