Official MiLB/Prospects Thread

[Daniel Labude]

[Grant77]

 

Put this man on the big league roster. One of the relievers must need a stint on the DL for anxiety.

[L54]

Look at the dump truck on Big Nate

[Laika]

Look at the dump truck on Big Nate

 

He thicc

[Jimcanuck]

Roger Clemens was thicc too

[Jonn]

 

He’s coming soon. Ball was f***ing destroyed.

[Deadpool]

 

He’s coming soon. Ball was f***ing destroyed.

 

DFA Belt and call 'im up!

[Jonn]

DFA Belt and call 'im up!

 

I think he’s going to play a lot of Second Base for the Jays down the strech.

[Krylian]

I think he’s going to play a lot of Second Base for the Jays down the strech.

 

Kinda hoping Bo is doing that.

[Ray]

Addison Barger: 2-for-5

Bowden Francis: 4IP, 4H, 0ER, 0BB, 7K

Pearson: 1IP, 0H, 1BB, 0ER, 1K

[Eat My Shatkins]

Man would it be nice if Bowden Francis actually turned into something decent for the Jays.

 

He looked cooked last season.

[Captain_Obvious]

Man would it be nice if Bowden Francis actually turned into something decent for the Jays.

 

He looked cooked last season.

 

He was throwing 96 and 97 in relief during spring training. It changed my view on him. I think he is good prospect now.

[Laika]

I don't want to get my hopes up too high for Francis but even if he is just a fringe SP5 candidate and someone to compete with Mitch White, that means a lot.

[G-Snarls]

Put this man on the big league roster. One of the relievers must need a stint on the DL for anxiety.

 

He's better than at least 2-3 guys currently in the pen

[Stangstag]

Kinda hoping Bo is doing that.

 

I just can’t see them moving Bo to 2nd mid-season with 0 experience there. That’s something to be addressed in the offseason.

[G-Snarls]

I just can’t see them moving Bo to 2nd mid-season with 0 experience there. That’s something to be addressed in the offseason.

 

Yes

 

Also have to figure out what to do about Chapman

[L54]

Guys Bo is never moving to second with the Jays. That ship has sailed.

[Krylian]

I just can’t see them moving Bo to 2nd mid-season with 0 experience there. That’s something to be addressed in the offseason.

 

I agree. And I've made that same argument. Can't stop a guy from dreaming though.

[Krylian]

Guys Bo is never moving to second with the Jays. That ship has sailed.

 

I doubt there was ever a ship to begin with. I don't think moving Bo to 2B was ever seriously considered.

[Jonn]

Yes

 

Also have to figure out what to do about Chapman

 

Hopefully the plan is to resign him. Its not easy to find Premium Defense at 3B with Power.

 

Yes Barger is on the way but hes not exactly a one to one replacement and means someone like Espinal or Biggio plays everyday.

[The Cats Ass]

Yes

 

Also have to figure out what to do about Chapman

 

I'd give him 4yr/80M.

[jaysblue]

Not many other decent 3B options available via free agency. Not sure if there are other 3B in the trade market, but can't think of any off the top of my head.

 

As for shortstop, weak FA market as well.

[Stangstag]

I doubt there was ever a ship to begin with. I don't think moving Bo to 2B was ever seriously considered.

 

Just imagine if Semien had signed the rumored 4 year deal we initially offered. He’d be playing SS and Bo would have been moved to 2nd or possibly 3rd

[Daniel Labude]

https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/seven-prospects-primed-to-bounce-back-in-2023/

[John_Havok]

https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/seven-prospects-primed-to-bounce-back-in-2023/

 

Nobody without a subscription can read that

[Spanky__99]

Nobody without a subscription can read that

 

Seven Prospects Primed To Bounce Back In 2023

 

 

By Geoff Pontes on March 31, 2023

 

There’s an old cliche in the scouting and player development space; development isn’t linear. This old adage plays out each season as highly rated prospects struggle and players are written off due to a down season the previous year. The ebbs and flows of minor league development are often apparent in our year-over-year rankings, as work and growth are key parts of a player making good on their promise.

 

Below is a list of players coming off of down 2022 campaigns who could be in for bounceback seasons in 2023.

 

Brady House, 3B, Nationals: A member of the potentially historic and talent-laden high school shortstop class of 2021, House is fully healthy after dealing with a variety of injuries during the 2022 season. A talented player with good size and an easy, powerful righthanded swing, House was moved to third base this season and has impressed with his play during minor league spring training. He’s shown the ability to work deep into counts, hit for power and run. As is often the case, House’s debut season was derailed due to health more than poor play. He returns to Low-A Fredericksburg to begin the 2023 season. Look for House to impress with his plus power and feel to hit early during the 2023 campaign.

 

Kahlil Watson, SS, Marlins: After a hot start to the 2022 season, Watson’s first full season came back down to earth quickly. His overzealous approach at the plate and a forgettable on-field incident with an umpire drew plenty of negative attention. Unfortunately, this masked improved performance in the second half of the season. Over his final 30 games Watson hit .264/.373/.509 while walking 13.5% of the time and cutting his strikeout rate by over 30%. During minor league spring training games, Watson looked reinvigorated playing shortstop and showed a more refined approach at the plate. He cleaned up some of the more aggressive tendencies in his swing, displaying a balanced and controlled operation. Look for Watson to recover his prospect pedigree over the first half of 2023.

 

Luis Matos, OF, Giants: Much was expected from the Giants talented outfielder entering the 2022 campaign, however things didn’t go as planned. Matos hit just .211/.275/.344 over 91 games with High-A Eugene, and he dealt with injuries during the 2022 season. Matos didn’t impress in the Arizona Fall League or put up big numbers during major league spring training action, but with the experience he’s gained over the last year it’s reasonable to anticipate a rebound in 2023. Matos is the victim of swing happy tendencies, as his swing rate was well above 50% in 2022 and his chase rate was 35%. An improved approach could yield better results in 2023.

 

Henry Davis, C, Pirates: The top pick in the 2021 draft experienced some bumps in the road during his first full minor league season. Injuries limited him to just 55 games over the course of the 2022 season. He hit .341/.450/.585 over 22 games with High-A Greenboro but struggled in 31 games with Double-A Altoona, hitting .207/.324/.379. After a solid showing with Surprise in the Arizona Fall League and with a clean bill of health, Davis is poised to rebound in 2023. A bat-first catcher, Davis possesses above-average power and contact skills with average swing decisions. While the Double-A numbers weren’t great, his underlying power, contact and chase rates were all above-average, making it likely he could rebound in a big way in 2023.

 

Brennen Davis, OF, Cubs: Only a few years ago Davis was ranked among the top prospects in baseball. Since that point Davis has struggled through an injury plagued year and a half. Still just 23 years old, if Davis can find health it’s reasonable to anticipate a bounceback campaign in 2023. Davis has plus power and has shown excellent on-base ability throughout his minor league career. A return to health could signal a bounceback campaign for Davis.

 

Orelvis Martinez, SS, Blue Jays: Martinez hit 30 home runs in 2022 as a 20-year-old at the Double-A level, but that was accompanied by a .203/.286/.446 slash line and a 28.5% strikeout rate. Young for the level, Martinez showed his immaturity with an extremely aggressive approach. Improvements to his swing decisions could lead to Martinez recapturing his prospect stock quickly. A talented hitter with easy plus power, Martinez has the natural abilities to develop into a star.

 

Ronny Mauricio, SS, Mets: Similar to Martinez, Mauricio was a highly touted prospect whose status as a Top 100 prospect was impacted by his overly aggressive swing tendencies. At 21 years old Mauricio crushed 26 home runs with Double-A Binghamton but hit just .259/.296/.472 in large part due to his lack of approach. The ingredients are still there for Mauricio to develop into a very good player but he’ll need to cut down on his aggressive swing tendencies in order to meet the expectations placed on him early in his career. He showed power once again during his time with the major league team in spring training but his approach was still lacking.

[InsideThePark]

 

 

 

PITCHERS

Cooper Benson

TJ Brock

Connor Cooke

Chad Dallas

Michael Dominguez

Mason Fluharty

Hunter Gregory

Devereaux Harrison

Justin Kelly

Conor Larkin

Adam Macko

Abdiel Mendoza

Eric Pardinho

Naswell Paulino

Sam Ryan

Dahian Santos

 

CATCHERS

Jommer Hernandez

Andres Sosa

 

INFIELDERS

Alex De Jesus

Cade Doughty

Josh Kasevich

Estiven Machado

Rainer Nunez

Glenn Santiago

Riley Tirotta

Michael Turconi

 

Outfielders

Dasan Brown

Devonte Brown

Gabby Martinez

Alan Roden

Garrett Spain

[John_Havok]

Dang, was hoping Peyton Williams would get assigned to Vancouver...

[Spanky__99]

Dang, was hoping Peyton Williams would get assigned to Vancouver...

 

That roster is stacked, lol. Still worth the drive bro. I think the Polar Bear will be there soon, likely giving him and Nunez as many reps at 1B as possible.

[John_Havok]

That roster is stacked, lol. Still worth the drive bro. I think the Polar Bear will be there soon, likely giving him and Nunez as many reps at 1B as possible.

 

Yeah, im hoping i can catach a game or 2 in spokane at some point.