Official MiLB/Prospects Thread

[Laika]

Kloffenstein sucking more ass than Lisa Ann

 

That's who you went with? Lisa Ann?

[Krylian]

That's who you went with? Lisa Ann?

 

Who are the hot names of today? I'm out of the loop.

[Abomination]

Kloffenstein sucking more ass than Lisa Ann

 

I have a feeling I probably shouldn't Google that.

[gruber92]

Anybody know why Moreno didn't play again today?

[Krylian]

Anybody know why Moreno didn't play again today?

 

Charlie made a call. He wanted Berman, the vetrin, to be in that lineup today.

[vaff]

Anybody know why Moreno didn't play again today?

 

Did he play the late game of the doubleheader yesterday? Probably that.

[Ray]

Bisons update:

 

Samad Taylor was 2-for-2 with 4 walks in todays game.

 

Logan Warmoth has a 1.096 OPS in the early going

[Jonn]

Bisons update:

 

Samad Taylor was 2-for-2 with 4 walks in todays game.

 

Logan Warmoth has a 1.096 OPS in the early going

 

I still believe Samad Taylor could be something.

[Terminator]

I still believe Samad Taylor could be something.

 

He’s torching the ball in AAA but you say that like you’re really going out on a limb lol

[connorp]

He’s torching the ball in AAA but you say that like you’re really going out on a limb lol

 

You watched Kevin Smith debut with the Jays, right?

[TwistedLogic]

Bisons update:

 

Samad Taylor was 2-for-2 with 4 walks in todays game.

 

Logan Warmoth has a 1.096 OPS in the early going

 

Really want to see Taylor given a shot at the big league level. They're giving so many plate appearances to scrubs right now anyway that it's the most easily justifiable time to call him up.

[Terminator]

^^Trying really hard not to QUOTE REPLY that one you guys. I know how much he hates it. But he keeps setting them up on a tee for me.

[gruber92]

Really want to see Taylor given a shot at the big league level. They're giving so many plate appearances to scrubs right now anyway that it's the most easily justifiable time to call him up.

 

It also won't be long until we would rather see Lukes on the roster instead of Tapia.

[Deadpool]

Bisons update:

 

Samad Taylor was 2-for-2 with 4 walks in todays game.

 

Logan Warmoth has a 1.096 OPS in the early going

 

Logan Warmoth becoming a thing out of nowhere would be decent.

[glory]

Samad Taylor is still only 23 so the fact that he’s doing this well out of the gate in AAA is a good sign. He’s not striking out (big problem last season), he’s drawing walks, stolen 5 bases already, and the power is going to come. I hope he’s given a shot if he keeps this up. Jays really caught a break with no Rule 5 this winter.

[Spanky__99]

Logan Warmoth becoming a thing out of nowhere would be decent.

 

Well, he did the same thing last year early and fell off IIRC, it would be nice, but I doubt it. It's nice seeing them move Taylor to the OF, hoping he has another good year and pushes his way into the Show.

[Spanky__99]

Anybody know why Moreno didn't play again today?

 

Day game after night, explains it.

[Spanky__99]

You watched Kevin Smith debut with the Jays, right?

 

You're not going to use 18 games are you, C-poop?

[connorp]

You're not going to use 18 games are you, C-poop?

 

Well, he’s been stinking it up this year last I knew… so at this point it’d be going out on a limb saying Kevin Smith would be something.

 

I’ll again use that word Jim hates: “pedigree”… if the guys been labeled as a top prospect I think they’re probably more capable of making adjustments than prospects that are prospects from AAA numbers at 23-25

[Spanky__99]

Well, he’s been stinking it up this year last I knew… so at this point it’d be going out on a limb saying Kevin Smith would be something.

 

I’ll again use that word Jim hates: “pedigree”… if the guys been labeled as a top prospect I think they’re probably more capable of making adjustments than prospects that are prospects from AAA numbers at 23-25

 

Uhmm... nevermind. lol

[jerb]

[Brownie19]

Samad Taylor is still only 23 so the fact that he’s doing this well out of the gate in AAA is a good sign. He’s not striking out (big problem last season), he’s drawing walks, stolen 5 bases already, and the power is going to come. I hope he’s given a shot if he keeps this up. Jays really caught a break with no Rule 5 this winter.

 

He's strike out like 28.5% of the time over his last 750+ PA's in A/AA over the past couple of years. Unfortunately, I think we have to assume this is just a hot streak and the K's are coming. That said, it would be a remarkable improvement/advancement to see him drastically reduce the K% in AAA (say to <20%?). That may be what he needs to have a legit shot at sticking in the majors.

[TwistedLogic]

Anyone here still got a BA sub?

 

https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2021-22-international-reviews-toronto-blue-jays/

[Laika]

By Ben Badler on April 18, 2022

 

Toronto's international pipeline is having an obvious impact at the major league level with 2015 signing Vladimir Guerrero Jr. one of the best players in baseball. Outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (Cuba) and catcher Alejandro Kirk (Mexico) are other homegrown international signings on their big league club, Venezuelan catcher Gabriel Moreno is the organization's No. 1 prospect and should join them by the end of the year, and Dominican shortstop Orelvis Martinez is another Top 100 prospect already in Double-A as a 20-year-old.

 

Top Of The Class

 

Venezuela has been home to some of the top international catchers in recent classes, including Diego Cartaya of the Dodgers and Francisco Alvarez of the Mets. The Blue Jays—who have shown a knack for signing and developing international catchers themselves with Kirk and Moreno—landed one of the premier catchers in the 2021-22 international class by signing Luis Meza out of Venezuela. Meza's hitting ability and defense both stand out. He's agile and flexible behind the plate, getting low to the ground to block and receive well for a 17-year-old catcher. With an arm that grades out as at least solid-average, Meza has a chance to develop into an above-average defender. Offensively, Meza has an advanced approach, controlling the strike zone well with a high contact rate in games and the ability to use the whole field. His swing is loose, easy and handsy, producing line drives all over the field. It's a hit-over-power profile now with gap power, though he has a lot of space to fill out his broad-shouldered frame and grow into more power once he packs on more strength.

 

Name To Know

 

Jean Carlos Joseph, OF, Dominican Republic: At 5-foot-11, 160 pounds, Joseph is a wiry, bouncy athlete whose diligence and attention to detail on defense are evident in the way he shines in center field. He breaks well off the bat with good defensive instincts, running well with good range and efficient routes. Joseph has a strong arm too, giving him the building blocks to develop into a plus defender. During the amateur scouting process, Joseph was a skinny, line-drive hitter, and while he still has a lean frame, the spike in his power has added a new dynamic to his game. He has a fairly sound swing and the raw power to drive balls out from center field over to his pull side, with a chance for more coming as he continues getting stronger.

 

Railin Tejada, OF, Dominican Republic: Tejada isn't that tall, but he packs a lot of strength into his 5-foot-11 frame. That physical maturity leads to impressive damage on contact when he's able to connect, with a power-over-hit profile offensively and a defensive skill set that fits in a corner.

 

Raudy Gomez, RHP, Dominican Republic: Gomez is an athletic, 5-foot-10 strike-thrower with feel for three pitches. He's not that big but it's a potential starter profile between his delivery, athleticism, control and pitch mix, starting with a lively fastball that has trended up and now touches 93 mph. Gomez has a knack for manipulating both of his offspeed pitches, including a breaking ball with tight spin and a changeup with fading action that he sells with good arm speed.

 

Sleeper Watch

 

A Venezuelan third baseman, Kendry Chirinos packs a lot of strength and physicality into his 5-foot-11 frame. His combination of strength and fast bat speed portends impressive power potential, with a strong arm that fits at third base.

[TheHurl]

Josh Palacios won Trevor Bauer's do cool s*** for his last Bisons HR before getting claimed by the Nats. $2500 for doing the Griddy before touching the plate. I hope this catches on in the Minors.

[Spanky__99]

Josh Palacios won Trevor Bauer's do cool s*** for his last Bisons HR before getting claimed by the Nats. $2500 for doing the Griddy before touching the plate. I hope this catches on in the Minors.

 

I thought you had a vid or tweet and it wasn't loading, lol. *******...

[TheHurl]

I thought you had a vid or tweet and it wasn't loading, lol. *******...

 

I saw it on TikTok. Found video of him doing it with the Wings too though. Couldn't find Bauer's video. He's off Twitter right now it seems.

 

[Ehjays]

https://www.mlb.com/bluejays/news/toronto-blue-jays-top-mlb-prospects-updates-2022?t=mlb-pipeline-coverage

 

Juenger off to hot start in Double-A (April 19)

The 2021 sixth-round pick made an immediate impression with the Blue Jays and it’s only gotten better from there. Coming off a strong camp, Toronto has opened right-hander Hayden Juenger in a bulk role with Double-A New Hampshire, where he’s started the year by striking out 11 batters over five hitless innings.

 

This shows how the Blue Jays, like many teams, are changing their approach to pitching development. The club is already showing the value of bulk roles and multi-inning relievers, and Juenger could push for a big league spot by the end of the season if he continues on this trajectory. Ranked as the No. 26 prospect in the organization, he’s putting himself in a great position to rise through the season

[TwistedLogic]

[John_Havok]

 

Excellent contact, but even a half competant left fielder that doesnt take the worst route in history tracks that down.