Official MiLB/Prospects Thread

[spats]

I think Orelvis is pretty much a bust now. If an entire off-season working in the complex with our player devs can't help him make better swing decisions and consistent contact, I doubt it ever clicks.

 

He should go back to doing what he was doing before the changes. At least he was hitting home runs.

[Laika]

A younger Bassitt?

 

I kind of doubt that he is throwing 6 distinct pitches immediately after TJS. His old scouting reports don't mention a sinker or cutter.

 

Kind of think these are just misclassifications or inconsistency on his FB or SL

[max silver]

He should go back to doing what he was doing before the changes. At least he was hitting home runs.

 

Any idea what he's changed for this season? It seems that his batted ball issues have only become worse, with an extremely high flyball ratio with little line drive contact and far too may popups. He's at least cut down on some of the strikeouts though.

[John_Havok]

Any idea what he's changed for this season? It seems that his batted ball issues have only become worse, with an extremely high flyball ratio with little line drive contact and far too may popups. He's at least cut down on some of the strikeouts though.

 

All we know is what the goal to improve on was, which was swing decisions and contact. How he was trying to go about that and what he was doing to try and improve …we don’t know.

[Jimcanuck]

Orelvis was really bulking up. I wouldn't be surprised if his bat to ball skills have been reduced even more as a result. Getting bigger isn't always better.

[John_Havok]

Orelvis was really bulking up. I wouldn't be surprised if his bat to ball skills have been reduced even more as a result. Getting bigger isn't always better.

 

Haven’t seen him so don’t know if that’s true…but let’s say it is and he actively tried to bulk up. I don’t understand why a guy with already monster power would think the solution to improving swing decisions and contact is more muscle

[Brownie19]

It's taken awhile, but Heston Kjerstad is crushing AA this year.

[Pendleton]

It's taken awhile, but Heston Kjerstad is crushing AA this year.

 

Mickey Moniak is another former high pick that might be putting it together. Had a great spring and now is tearing it up in AAA.

 

https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/angels-mickey-moniak-thriving-in-minors/

[Brownie19]

Mickey Moniak is another former high pick that might be putting it together. Had a great spring and now is tearing it up in AAA.

 

https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/angels-mickey-moniak-thriving-in-minors/

 

Hard to believe he's still only 25. Drafted in 2016!

[Orgfiller]

Mickey Moniak is another former high pick that might be putting it together. Had a great spring and now is tearing it up in AAA.

 

https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/angels-mickey-moniak-thriving-in-minors/

 

Same with Jo Adell, who already has 12 homeruns in AAA, just turned 24 in April. I wonder how much it would take to acquire him, his defense is awful so he would be likely be Teo 2.0 but maybe some better coaching can unlock some defensive utility? Much like Teo he has all the tools, but maybe his instincts and baseball IQ are just terrible.

[Spanky99]

Yea he’s nothing. Will fall off all the charts soon.

 

And that becomes him being a bust or nothing? Disappointing sure... kid's 21 in AA and has loud tools, he's going to need a lot of work to polish up the hit tool, we still have plenty of time to see if they can help develop it, he needs to work hard though. He's definitely not nothing.

Edited May 9, 2023 by Spanky99

[Spanky99]

Haven’t seen him so don’t know if that’s true…but let’s say it is and he actively tried to bulk up. I don’t understand why a guy with already monster power would think the solution to improving swing decisions and contact is more muscle

 

He didn't bulk up, filled out his frame sure... there's no substance in what Jim pulled out of his ass.

[Spanky99]

BA updated their top 100 and holy s***, the Mets have 7 top 100 Spects?! Surprised me.

[John_Havok]

He didn't bulk up, filled out his frame sure... there's no substance in what Jim pulled out of his ass.

 

Yeah, didn't seem to make much sense at all.

[Jonn]

This myth that guys can no longer be athletic with added muscle really needs to end lol. If you’re putting on the muscle correctly it wouldn’t have any negative impact on your coordination.

 

Nobody is putting on 10-15 pounds of lean muscle naturally in less than 6 months anyway. Its why I always scoff at reports of players adding 15-20 pounds of muscle. They may have put on 15-20 pounds and some of that is muscle but its not all. Not even close.

[max silver]

This myth that guys can no longer be athletic with added muscle really needs to end lol. If you’re putting on the muscle correctly it wouldn’t have any negative impact on your coordination.

 

Nobody is putting on 10-15 pounds of lean muscle naturally in less than 6 months anyway. Its why I always scoff at reports of players adding 15-20 pounds of muscle. They may have put on 15-20 pounds and some of that is muscle but its not all. Not even close.

 

I think that guys can certainly put on 10-15 pounds of lean body weight in 6 months. Each pound of actual muscle gained also leads to a large increase in intracellular water as well, which technically also counts as lean body weight.

[Pendleton]

[Spanky99]

BA updated their top 100 and holy s***, the Mets have 7 top 100 Spects?! Surprised me.

 

I guess I should post this...

 

1

Jackson Chourio 2022

Jackson Chourio

BrewersOF

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 60 | Power: 70 | Run: 70 | Field: 55 | Arm: 50

Skinny: Chourio marched through both levels of Class A as an 18-year-old, reaching Double-A by season’s end in 2022. His elite combination of tools and advanced skills for his age gives him arguably the highest upside of any player on the Top 100.

 

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Jordan Walker 2022

Jordan Walker

Cardinals3B/OF

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 50 | Power: 70 | Run: 55 | Field: 50 | Arm: 60

Skinny: After breaking camp with the Cardinals, Walker showed he’s capable of hitting major league pitching as a 20-year-old. While he’s still growing into his new position in the outfield, Walker should blossom into one of the best power-hitting corner outfielders in baseball.

 

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Elly De La Cruz 2022

Elly De La Cruz

RedsSS

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 40 | Power: 70 | Run: 70 | Field: 55 | Arm: 70

Skinny: De La Cruz was slowed by a hamstring injury early this season and has yet to adjust to Triple-A, but few prospects boast the combination of power and speed that De La Cruz does. There’s risk in De La Cruz’s profile due to an aggressive nature at the plate, but his loud tools more than balance the scales.

 

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Anthony Volpe 2022

Anthony Volpe

YankeesSS

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 60 | Power: 60 | Run: 55 | Field: 50 | Arm: 45

Skinny: Despite struggling over the first few weeks of the season, Volpe has begun to find his stride in the major leagues. He’s showcased above-average defense at shortstop and started to show his promise at the plate. Volpe possesses the on-base ability, baserunning skills and power to develop into an impact hitter.

 

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Grayson Rodriguez 2022

Grayson Rodriguez

OriolesRHP

Notes:

Tools: Fastball: 70 | Curveball: 55 | Slider: 70 | Changeup: 60 | Control: 65

Skinny: The righthander made his long awaited major league debut this spring and has shown flashes of what made him among the most dominant starters in the minor leagues the last few seasons. His mid-to-high-90s fastball and quartet of secondaries provide true front-of-the-rotation upside.

 

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Eury Perez 2022

Eury Perez

MarlinsRHP

Notes:

Tools: Fastball: 70 | Curveball: 60 | Slider: 60 | Changeup: 60 | Control: 65

Skinny: At just 20 years old, Perez is more than holding his own in Double-A. His mid-to-high-90s four-seamer, high-80s slider and changeup allow him to miss bats and keep hitters off balance. His plus command ties everything together.

 

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Jackson Holliday

Jackson Holliday

OriolesSS

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 60 | Power: 55 | Run: 60 | Field: 60 | Arm: 60

Skinny: Low-A proved to not be much of a challenge for Holliday, and he saw a promotion to High-A before the end of April. A shortstop with advanced plate skills and projectable power, Holliday looks like a potential superstar in the making.

 

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Francisco Alvarez 2022

Francisco Alvarez

MetsC

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 50 | Power: 70 | Speed: 30 | Fielding: 45 | Arm: 50.

Skinny: The top catching prospect in the game, Alvarez has spent the majority of 2023 with the big league club. He’s still settling into his role but his combination of on-base ability and plus-plus power should see him develop into one of the best offensive catchers in baseball.

 

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Painter Headshot

Andrew Painter

PhilliesRHP

Notes:

Tools: Fastball: 70 | Curveball: 50 | Slider: 60 | Changeup: 55 | Control: 70.

Skinny: If not for a poorly timed arm injury Painter might be a member of the Phillies rotation now. His plus mid-to-high-90s fastball and slider dominated minor league competition in 2022. If Painter returns to full health, he could once again rank as the top pitching prospect in baseball.

 

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James Wood 202

James Wood

NationalsOF

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 55 | Power: 65 | Run: 55 | Field: 50 | Arm: 55

Skinny: An athletic freak with plus-plus power and advanced on-base skills, Wood has the type of superstar upside you can dream on. It’s just a matter of refining his bat-to-ball skills to a point that allows him to tap into his raw power consistently.

 

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Evan Carter

Evan Carter

RangersOF

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 60 | Power: 50 | Run: 60 | Field: 55 | Arm: 50

Skinny: No prospect has raised his stock in the early part of the season the way Carter has. A center fielder with advanced on-base ability, baserunning acumen and bat-to ball skills, Carter has begun to show above-average or better power in games. Carter is looking like one of the best picks of the five-round 2020 draft.

 

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Jordan Lawlar 2022

Jordan Lawlar

DiamondbacksSS

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 60 | Power: 55 | Run: 60 | Field: 55 | Arm: 60

Skinny: The 2021 first-rounder flew through the lower minors to reach Double-A in his first full season. While he has struggled early on in 2023, his standout tools at the plate and in the field could see Lawlar develop into an all-star-caliber shortstop.

 

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Marcelo Mayer 2022

Marcelo Mayer

Red SoxSS

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 60 | Power: 55 | Run: 40 | Field: 60 | Arm: 60

Skinny: An advanced hitter with feel to hit, on-base skills and power, Mayer is a standout offensive player with the ability to give opposing pitchers fits. After a cold start to the season, Mayer has begun to turn a corner.

 

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Gavin Williams 2022

Gavin Williams

GuardiansRHP

Notes:

Tools: Fastball: 70 | Curveball: 60 | Slider: 55 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 50

Skinny: Recently promoted to Triple-A, Williams is a true power pitcher with a mid-to-upper-90s fastball, an above-average slider and a curveball. Williams looks like the next Guardians pitching prospect to ascend to the big league rotation with true No. 2 starter upside.

 

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Brett Baty 2022

Brett Baty

Mets3B

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 60 | Power: 55 | Run: 45 | Field: 45 | Arm: 60

Skinny: Baty has come a long way since he was drafted as an older prep hitter back in 2019. His combination of contact and power has served him well as he’s found success at each level, culminating in strong production in the major leagues this season.

 

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Diego Cartaya 2022

Diego Cartaya

DodgersC

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 50 | Power: 70 | Run: 30 | Field: 45 | Arm: 60

Skinny: Power-hitting catchers with above-average offensive potential are a rare breed. Cartaya is one of the few prospects in recent memory that fits that archetype. He has true plus-plus power, on-base ability and a real chance to stick behind the plate.

 

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Bobby Miller

Bobby Miller

DodgersRHP

Notes:

Tools: Fastball: 70 | Curveball: 50 | Slider: 70 | Changeup: 60 | Control: 50

Skinny: When it comes to raw stuff, few pitchers on the planet are in Miller’s weight class—he boasts an upper-90s fastball, a double-plus slider and a plus changeup. If it all clicks Miller has front-of-the-rotation potential. So far his only limiting factors have been health and inconsistent command.

 

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PCA

Pete Crow-Armstrong

CubsOF

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 60 | Power: 45 | Run: 60 | Field: 80 | Arm: 55

Skinny: Center fielders who can defend and hit are becoming increasingly difficult to find in today’s game. The Cubs, however, might have just that in Crow-Armstrong. One of the best outfield defenders in the minors with feel to hit and power potential, Crow-Armstrong is a well-rounded prospect with all-star upside.

 

 

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Jackson Merrill

Jackson Merrill

PadresSS

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 60 | Power: 55 | Run: 50 | Field: 55 | Arm: 55

Skinny: The term natural hitter gets thrown around a lot, but it’s an accurate description for Merrill. A cold weather prep player who’s blossomed into a plus hitting shortstop. Merrill will need to develop more in-game power to reach his ceiling, but his picture-perfect swing, bat speed and feel for the barrel should see the power develop in time.

 

 

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Endy Rodriguez

Endy Rodriguez

PiratesC

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 60 | Power: 60 | Run: 45 | Field: 50 | Arm: 55

Skinny: A versatile switch-hitting catcher capable of handling multiple positions, Rodriguez missed time early in 2023 due to a forearm injury. When on the field, Rodriguez boasts one of the most well-rounded skill sets in the sport.

 

 

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Kodai Senga (2)

Kodai Senga

MetsRHP

Notes:

Tools: Fastball: 60 | Curveball: 50 | Slider: 45 | Cutter: 50 | Splitter: 70 | Control: 50

Skinny: Signed out of Japan this winter, Senga is one of the more decorated pitchers to come stateside in several years. His signature ghost forkball and mid-90s fastball provide him a viable one-two punch. Unfortunately, his command has been an issue.

 

 

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Brandon Pfaadt

Brandon Pfaadt

DiamondbacksRHP

Notes:

Tools: Fastball: 60 | Curveball: 45 | Slider: 60 | Changeup: 55 | Control: 60

Skinny: After a historic 2022 season where Pfaadt racked up more strikeouts than any pitcher in the minor leagues had in 20 years, the righthander finally made his major league debut in 2023. His fastball, slider, changeup and command give Pfaadt a realistic floor as a mid-rotation starter.

 

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Ricky Tiedemann 2022

Ricky Tiedemann

Blue JaysLHP

Notes:

Tools: Fastball: 65 | Slider: 60 | Changeup: 70 | Control: 55

Skinny: The lefthander was a revelation for the Blue Jays in 2022, rising from Low-A to Double-A less than a year after he was drafted out of the Juco ranks. His combination of a mid-90s fastball, slider and changeup gives him a viable three-pitch mix. His ability to go deep into games has been limited due to injury.

 

 

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Tyler Soderstrom 2022

Tyler Soderstrom

AthleticsC/1B

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 60 | Power: 60 | Run: 40 | Field: 40 | Arm: 55

Skinny: The slugging catcher is likely to move off of the position long term, but his combination of feel to hit and power will play anywhere on the diamond. At 21 years old Soderstrom is on the cusp of the major leagues, and could contribute for the A’s this season.

 

 

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Zach Neto

Zach Neto

AngelsSS

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 60 | Power: 50 | Run: 55 | Field: 55 | Arm: 60

Skinny: Neto was the first player from the 2022 draft to reach the major leagues. A strong defender with bat-to-ball skills, above-average power upside and baserunning skills, Neto is a tooled-up player with a variety of ways to impact the game.

[Spanky99]

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Taj Bradley 2022

Taj Bradley

RaysRHP

Notes:

Tools: Fastball: 65 | Curveball: 40 | Changeup: 45 | Cutter: 60 | Control: 60

Skinny: One of the most dynamic pitching prospects in the minors, Bradley uses a mid-to-high-90s fastball and a high-80s cutter to find success. He debuted in the major leagues this season and looks like a rotation stalwart for the Rays for years to come.

 

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Curtis Mead 2022

Curtis Mead

Rays2B/3B

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 70 | Power: 60 | Run: 40 | Field: 45 | Arm: 40

Skinny: The leader of a new generation of talented players from Australia, Mead is an advanced hitter with bat-to-ball skills and plus power. He’s split time between second and third base, but there have long been questions around his defensive abilities.

 

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Tanner Bibee

Tanner Bibee

GuardiansRHP

Notes:

Tools: Fastball: 60 | Curveball: 50 | Slider: 60 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 55

Skinny: Every season Bibee seems to take another large step forward. In 2022 he emerged as one of the game’s breakout prospects. In 2023 he looks like one of the Guardians’ best starters. With a combination of advanced command and a viable arsenal of average or better pitches, Bibee has all the ingredients to be a mid-rotation or better starter.

 

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Frelick

Sal Frelick

BrewersOF

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 70 | Power: 40 | Run: 70 | Field: 50 | Arm: 45

Skinny: A thumb injury delayed Frelick’s ascent to the major leagues, but his plus-plus hit tool and speed give Frelick a high floor as an everyday outfielder. Frelick can do a variety of things on the field due to his athleticism.

 

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Logan O'hoppe 2022

Logan O'Hoppe

AngelsC

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 50 | Power: 50 | Run: 30 | Field: 55 | Arm: 60

Skinny: A shoulder injury ended a potential Rookie of the Year season from O’Hoppe. His ability to handle everyday catching duties while providing above-average offensive production should make O’Hoppe the Angels catcher of the future.

 

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Druw Jones (1)

Druw Jones

DiamondbacksOF

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 60 | Power: 55 | Run: 70 | Field: 70 | Arm: 60

Skinny: The son of multi-time all-star and Gold Glove winner Andruw Jones, Druw shares many traits to his famous father with above-average power, elite defensive upside in center field and an all-star ceiling. He’s been hampered by injuries over the early part of his career.

 

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Shane Baz 2022

Shane Baz

RaysRHP

Notes:

Tools: Fastball: 80 | Slider: 60 | Curveball: 45 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 60

Skinny: Baz's status hasn't changed since our initial update. He had Tommy John surgery last year and is still recovering. Baz tantalized with potential when healthy, but he and the Rays will have to wait to see what he looks like when he returns.

 

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Mick Abel 2022

Mick Abel

PhilliesRHP

Notes:

Tools: Fastball: 60 | Curveball: 50 | Slider: 60 | Changeup: 55 | Control: 50

Skinny: Abel has plenty of potential and he's performed well early in the challenging environment of Double-A Reading, but there's still plenty of work to do to reach his ceiling. Specifically, he'll need to tighten his overall command and improve the quality of his offspeed stuff.

 

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Colton Cowser 2022

Colton Cowser

OriolesOF

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 60 | Power: 55 | Run: 55 | Field: 50 | Arm: 55.

Skinny: Cowser has a lot of hitterish qualities—he's produced average and power at Triple-A Norfolk—but he's got a weakness against lefthanders. Defensively he might be able to hack it in center field, but a corner spot is more likely. His bat should profile if he has to move.

 

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Marco Luciano 2022

Marco Luciano

GiantsSS

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 60 | Power: 60 | Run: 40 | Field: 50 | Arm: 60

Skinny: Luciano missed most of the early portion of the season with back spasms that cropped up during winter ball. He made his official Double-A debut on May 3 and this season will look to build on the positive gains he made in 2022.

 

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Kyle Harrison 2022

Kyle Harrison

GiantsLHP

Notes:

Tools: Fastball: 70 | Slider: 60 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 45

Skinny: There's not much of a doubt about Harrison's pure stuff, but advanced hitters and the challenging environment of the Pacific Coast League have shown him early that he needs to tighten his command to succeed at the highest level. He's still quite young, so there's plenty of time to develop.

 

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Colson Montgomery 2022

Colson Montgomery

White SoxSS

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 55 | Power: 55 | Run: 50 | Field: 55 | Arm: 55

Skinny: Montgomery has been dealing with a strained oblique muscle and hadn't debuted in 2023 as of May 4. Last season he showed plenty of quality offensive traits and enough defensive chops to give him a chance to stick at shortstop. He got his first upper-level test toward the end of last season and will return to the level once healthy.

 

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Royce Lewis 2022

Royce Lewis

TwinsSS/OF

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 50 | Power: 60 | Run: 65 | Field: 55 | Arm: 55

Skinny: Lewis has shown flashes of his ability when he's been healthy—he just hasn't been healthy very often. The 2017 No. 1 overall pick is currently recovering from the right knee surgery he had in February.

 

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Masataka Yoshida (1)

Masataka Yoshida

Red SoxOF

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 55 | Power: 45 | Run: 40 | Field: 40 | Arm: 40

Skinny: After some very early struggles to begin his big league career, Yoshida has been tremendous. He's hit for average and power and gotten on base at an excellent clip. It's still very early in his Boston tenure, but Yoshida has quickly made his believers look very astute.

 

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Kyle Manzardo

Kyle Manzardo

Rays1B

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 70 | Power: 55 | Run: 20 | Field: 50 | Arm: 50

Skinny: Manzardo is a hitter, period. The Washington State alum crushed at High-A and Double-A in 2022 and has started off doing exactly the same at Triple-A Durham. He's hit for average, taken plenty of walks and produced power despite being quite young for the level.

 

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Brooks Lee

Brooks Lee

TwinsSS

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 70 | Power: 50 | Run: 40 | Field: 50 | Arm: 55

Skinny: Minnesota's first-round pick in 2022 has moved quickly and put up solid numbers in the hitter-friendly Texas League. Scouts haven't been wowed by any one particular tool, but there's not a glaring weakness on his card, either. He has the look of a well-rounded everyday regular.

 

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Emmanuel Rodriguez

Emmanuel Rodriguez

TwinsOF

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 60 | Power: 60 | Run: 50 | Field: 50 | Arm: 60

Skinny: Rodriguez was one of the buzzier players last season before a knee injury and scouts who saw him in the Florida State League reported a prospect with tremendous upside. He struggled in the early going but has missed all but seven games this season with an abdominal strain.

 

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Tink Hence

Tink Hence

CardinalsRHP

Notes:

Tools: Fastball: 60 | Curveball: 60 | Slider: 55 | Changeup: 55 | Control: 50.

Skinny: Hence had huge helium last season thanks to electric stuff that helped him dominate the Low-A Florida State League in short stints before a successful turn in the Arizona Fall League as well. He was excellent in his first two starts in High-A before an arm injury landed him on the injured list on April 17.

 

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Masyn Winn

Masyn Winn

CardinalsSS

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 55 | Power: 45 | Run: 60 | Field: 55 | Arm: 80

Skinny: Winn made headlines at the 2022 Futures Game thanks to an eye-popping 100 mph throw from shortstop. While his arm is his best tool, Winn has some other tricks in his bag as well. There's plenty of variance in the scouting community about his ultimate future, but he has a chance to be a regular shortstop who contributes on both sides of the ball.

 

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Termarr Johnson

Termarr Johnson

Pirates2B

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 70 | Power: 60 | Run: 50 | Field: 50 | Arm: 50

Skinny: Entering the 2022 draft, Johnson was lauded as one of the purest prep bats scouts had seen in a long while. He landed with the Pirates and has hit a few speed bumps early in his career.

 

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Parada Head Shot

Kevin Parada

MetsC

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 60 | Power: 55 | Run: 45 | Field: 45 | Arm: 45.

Skinny: The Mets were happy to scoop up Parada—the latest product of the Georgia Tech catching factory—with the 11th overall pick in 2022. Though there are plenty of questions about his future behind the plate, he should have the offensive chops to profile at any spot he winds up at on the diamond.

 

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Zac Veen 2022

Zac Veen

RockiesOF

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 60 | Power: 50 | Run: 60 | Field: 50 | Arm: 50

Skinny: Veen is one of the toolsier players on the board and shows plenty of flashes of ability, but he's hit roadblocks in Double-A in each of the last two seasons. His hit tool is the biggest question mark thanks to a longer swing, a weakness against spin and mechanics that leave him in a poor position to hit. Youth is on his side and he should have value defensively and on the bases.

 

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Carson Williams

Carson Williams

RaysSS

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 40 | Power: 60 | Run: 55 | Field: 60 | Arm: 70

Skinny: Williams is an outstanding defender at shortstop who should have plenty of value with the glove no matter what he does with the bat. The swing-and-miss to his game is a concern but he also shows big-time power in flashes as well. He should wind up as a power-over-hit shortstop who provides value both ways.

 

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Michael Busch 2022

Michael Busch

Dodgers2B

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 50 | Power: 60 | Run: 45 | Field: 40 | Arm: 40

Skinny: Busch did nothing but hit throughout the course of his minor league career and earned his first big league callup on April 25. The North Carolina alum is a fringy defender and will provide the bulk of his value in the batter's box.

 

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Mason Miller

Mason Miller

AthleticsRHP

Notes:

Tools: Fastball: 80 | Slider: 60 | Changeup: 50 | Cutter: 60 | Control: 55

Skinny: Miller took a rocket ship to the big leagues and has been mighty impressive since getting his first callup. The powerful righthander missed the bulk of the 2022 season with injury before wowing in a brief stint with Triple-A and then again in the Arizona Fall League. Now, his powerful pitch mix—led by a huge fastball and devastating slider—are overpowering big league hitters.

 

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Junior Caminero

Junior Caminero

RaysSS/3B

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 50 | Power: 60 | Run: 45 | Field: 45 | Arm: 60

Skinny: Caminero came to the Rays from Cleveland in a small trade and he's blown the doors off the competition ever since. After just 27 games in Low-A to close 2022, the Rays bumped Caminero to High-A this season and have watched as he's put on a show as the league's second-youngest player. He could be the Rays' latest steal.

 

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Ryan Pepiot 2022

Ryan Pepiot

DodgersRHP

Notes:

Tools: Fastball: 70 | Slider: 50 | Changeup: 60 | Control: 40

Skinny: Pepiot made his big league debut in 2022 and struggled with control of his pitch mix. He's dealing with an oblique strain suffered in spring training and hasn't gotten on the mound in the regular season.

 

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Gavin Stone 2022

Gavin Stone

DodgersRHP

Notes:

Tools: Fastball: 60 | Curveball: 45 | Slider: 50 | Changeup: 70 | Control: 60

Skinny: Stone buzzsawed his way through the minor leagues in 2022 en route to the MiLB ERA title. The 2020 fifth-rounder with one of the best changeups among prospects made his big league debut on May 3. He's yet another piece of the Dodgers' enviable pitching depth.

 

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Matthew Liberatore 2022

Matthew Liberatore

CardinalsLHP

Notes:

Tools: Fastball: 50 | Curveball: 60 | Slider: 50 | Changeup: 45 | Control: 50

Skinny: Liberatore was the prize the Cardinals got from the Rays in the trade that sent Randy Arozarena to Tampa Bay. The lefthander got his feet wet in the big leagues in 2022 and has shown markedly improved stuff in 2023 in Triple-A.

 

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Robert Hassell 2022

Robert Hassell

NationalsOF

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 60 | Power: 45 | Run: 55 | Field: 55 | Arm: 55

Skinny: Hassell was part of the historic haul the Nationals got from the Padres but has had trouble staying healthy. He missed virtually all of his scheduled Arizona Fall League stint after breaking the hamate bone in his right wrist in the first week. He suffered another wrist injury in March and reached his slated destination of Double-A on May 3.

 

LESS

56

Owen White 2022

Owen White

RangersRHP

Notes:

Tools: Fastball: 55 | Curveball: 55 | Slider: 60 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 60

Skinny: White is the Rangers' top pitching prospect and has done little to dispel that reputation in a return to Double-A Frisco. He hadn't allowed a home run in his first five starts in 2023, no small feat considering the offensive environment in the Texas League.

 

LESS

57

Oswald Peraza 2022

Oswald Peraza

YankeesSS

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 55 | Power: 45 | Run: 55 | Field: 60 | Arm: 55.

Skinny: Peraza, the Yankees' No. 2 prospect behind Anthony Volpe, started the season in Triple-A but earned his way back to the big leagues on April 18. He's a solid defender at shortstop who has some things to tighten in terms of his offensive game.

 

LESS

58

Harry Ford (1)

Harry Ford

MarinersC

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 55 | Power: 50 | Run: 60 | Field: 45 | Arm: 60

Skinny: Ford is a supremely athletic catcher who showed off on a national stage during the World Baseball Classic. He started 2023 strong at High-A Everett, where he's filled up all three triple slash categories and showed a strong throwing arm as well.

 

LESS

59

Edwin Arroyo (1)

Edwin Arroyo

RedsSS

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 55 | Power: 45 | Run: 55 | Field: 65 | Arm: 60

Skinny: Arroyo was one of the prospects the Reds acquired from the Mariners in the deal that sent Luis Castillo to Seattle. The shortstop ran into some issues at Low-A after the trade and struggled out of the chute at High-A Dayton, which has chilled many a hitter in the season's early month. At his best, he can provide value on both sides of the ball.

 

LESS

60

Jasson Dominguez

Jasson Dominguez

YankeesOF

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 55 | Power: 60 | Run: 55 | Field: 50 | Arm: 55

Skinny: Dominguez has had a strange start to his first full test at Double-A. He's not getting many hits, but he's making impact when he does make contact. He's also drawing plenty of walks as well, and evaluators say the process-level numbers are much rosier than the ones on the surface.

 

LESS

61

Bo Naylor 2022

Bo Naylor

GuardiansC

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 50 | Power: 50 | Run: 50 | Field: 55 | Arm: 55

Skinny: Naylor made his big league debut in 2022 and showed on-base skills and power in a return to Triple-A in 2023. The athletic Canadian should be a fine big league catcher once he returns to the show. His arm strength has lacked this season, but he has the athleticism to move to other positions if necessary.

 

LESS

62

Dylan Lesko 100

Dylan Lesko

PadresRHP

Notes:

Tools: Fastball: 70 | Curveball: 50 | Changeup: 70 | Control: 60

Skinny: Lesko had Tommy John surgery last spring and the Padres bet on the upside he showed pre-injury when they chose him with their first-round pick. He had one of the filthiest changeups in the class. He should debut sometime this summer in the Arizona Complex League.

 

LESS

63

Cam Collier

Cam Collier

Reds3B

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 60 | Power: 55 | Run: 40 | Field: 50 | Arm: 65

Skinny: Despite being limited by an injury in spring training, Collier opened the season as the youngest player in the Low-A Florida State League. At his best, he could be an advanced hitter who controls the zone and provides enough thump to profile even if he has to move off of third base.

 

LESS

64

George Valera 2022

George Valera

GuardiansOF

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 50 | Power: 55 | Run: 50 | Field: 50 | Arm: 50

Skinny: The powerful Valera struggled somewhat upon reaching Triple-A as a 21-year-old last season but has not debuted in 2023 after injuring his right wrist during spring training.

 

LESS

65

Henry Davis 2022

Henry Davis

PiratesC

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 55 | Power: 60 | Run: 45 | Field: 40 | Arm: 60

Skinny: Davis, whom the Pirates selected with the No. 1 overall pick in 2021, has had trouble staying healthy early in his career. That hasn't been an issue this season, and he's shown the ability to hit for both average and power at Double-A Altoona in the early portion of the season.

 

LESS

66

Luis Ortiz

Luis Ortiz

PiratesRHP

Notes:

Tools: Fastball: 70 | Slider: 60 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 45

Skinny: The Pirates have been one of the pleasant surprises of the 2023 season. Ortiz could add to those good vibes, as he's shown solid development of his fastball, slider and control in a return to Triple-A Indianapolis.

 

LESS

67

DL Hall 2022

D.L. Hall

OriolesLHP

Notes:

Tools: Fastball: 80 | Curveball: 60 | Slider: 70 | Changeup: 60 | Control: 40

Skinny: Hall is one of the Orioles' best short-term call-up options as either a starter or a power reliever. His control remains a little shaky, but he piles up strikeouts to make up for it.

 

LESS

68

Jordan Westburg 2022

Jordan Westburg

OriolesSS/3B

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 50 | Power: 55 | Run: 55 | Field: 55 | Arm: 50

Skinny: Because he's not on the 40-man roster yet, Westburg has had to wait behind several of his O's teammates for a shot in the majors, but his Triple-A work is making a very strong case that he's nearly ready to help the big league club.

 

LESS

69

Amador

Adael Amador

RockiesSS

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 65 | Power: 45 | Run: 45 | Field: 50 | Arm: 45

Skinny: Amador is the Rockies middle infielder of the future, whether that spot ends up being shortstop, where he's playing now, or second base. The jump to the High-A Northwest League is proving to be a solid test for him so far.

 

LESS

70

Yainer Diaz

Yainer Diaz

AstrosC

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 50 | Power: 60 | Run: 30 | Field: 50 | Arm: 60

Skinny: Diaz is getting a slow introduction to the majors as Houston's backup catcher. He's shown one of the best arms in the majors in his limited work while boasting solid framing and blocking skills.

 

LESS

71

Logan Allen

Logan Allen

GuardiansLHP

Notes:

Tools: Fastball: 50 | Slider: 50 | Cutter: 55 | Changeup: 60 | Control: 60

Skinny: After an up-and-down 2022 season, Allen has taken a step forward in 2023. With improved command and control, he's trying to claim a long-term spot in the Guardians rotation.

 

LESS

72

Brayan Rocchio 2022

Brayan Rocchio

GuardiansSS

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 50 | Power: 50 | Run: 60 | Field: 60 | Arm: 50

Skinny: In a system seemingly overstuffed with middle infielders, Rocchio is clearly close to ready to help a big league club. He's shown a very patient eye and is running wild at Triple-A.

 

LESS

73

Drew Romo 2022

Drew Romo

RockiesC

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 50 | Power: 40 | Run: 50 | Field: 70 | Arm: 60

Skinny: Romo's bat was largely missing in April, as he struggled to hit for average and showed no impact. He remains one of the best defensive catchers in the minors, and it's worth preaching patience with a 21-year-old switch-hitting catcher.

 

LESS

74

Cole Young 100

Cole Young

MarinersSS

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 60 | Power: 45 | Run: 55 | Field: 50 | Arm: 55

Skinny: If not for Jackson Holliday's exceptional start, Young's outstanding start to the 2023 season would be getting even more attention. As a 2022 high school draftee who looks to be too advanced for the California League, Young is impressing evaluators game after game.

 

LESS

75

Ceddane Rafaela 2022

Ceddanne Rafaela

Red SoxOF/SS

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 50 | Power: 50 | Speed: 60 | Field: 70 | Arm: 60

Skinny: Rafaela returned to Double-A Portland to start the 2023 season after spending the second half of 2022 there. His reluctance to walk is a concern, but his exceptional defense and bat-to-ball skills remain notable.

 

LESS

[Spanky99]

76

Max Meyer 2022

Max Meyer

MarlinsRHP

Notes:

Tools: Fastball: 60 | Slider: 70 | Changeup: 55 | Control: 55

Skinny: Meyer continues to rehab as he works back from Tommy John surgery. He's throwing, but is likely still a ways away from returning to game action.

 

LESS

77

Kevin Alcantara

Kevin Alcantara

CubsOF

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 45 | Power: 60 | Run: 55 | Field: 55 | Arm: 50

Skinny: Alcantara will always likely rack up strikeouts to go with his doubles, home runs and stolen bases, thanks to his very long levers. But the 6-foot-6 outfielder's speed/power combination is among the more intriguing tool sets in Class A.

 

LESS

78

Bryce Miller

Bryce Miller

MarinersRHP

Notes:

Tools: Fastball: 70 | Curveball: 45 | Slider: 55 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 50

Skinny: The Mariners bumped Miller straight from Double-A to make an early May start in the big leagues. With the way he pitched in his debut, he's making the case to stick around in Seattle.

 

LESS

79

Dalton Rushing

Dalton Rushing

DodgersC

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 50 | Power: 60 | Speed: 45 | Fielding: 40 | Arm: 55

Skinny: The Dodgers churn out quality catchers seemingly year after year. Keep an eye on Rushing as the next in the long lineage. Rushing has struggled to throw out runners, but he has had few problems at the plate.

 

LESS

80

Alex Ramirez

Alex Ramirez

MetsOF

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 50 | Power: 55 | Run: 50 | Field: 55 | Arm: 60

Skinny: Ramirez is a toolsy athlete with speed and developing power. The center fielder has had a solid but unspectacular start to his 2023 season at High-A Brooklyn, but should heat up as the weather warms up.

 

LESS

81

Connor Norby

Connor Norby

Orioles2B

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 55 | Power: 55 | Run: 50 | Field: 50 | Arm: 45.

Skinny: The Orioles are getting Norby more and more time in left field, giving him a second path to a big league spot. He didn't show much power in April, but that was also true last year in a season where he finished with 29 home runs.

 

LESS

82

Ethan Salas

Ethan Salas

PadresC

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 55 | Power: 45 | Speed: 40 | Fielding: 60 | Arm: 55

Skinny: Salas was the talk of the back fields during spring training. He's definitely skipping the Dominican Summer League, now the question is when and where will he make his pro debut.

 

LESS

83

Noelvi Marte 2022

Noelvi Marte

Reds3B

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 45 | Power: 65 | Run: 50 | Field: 45 | Arm: 50

Skinny: Marte is now splitting his time between shortstop and third base. He got off to a slow start in 2023, but that's something that was true in 2022 as well, and he finished strong last season.

 

LESS

84

Everson Pereira

Everson Pereira

YankeesOF

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 50 | Power: 55 | Run: 55 | Field: 50 | Arm: 55

Skinny: After a somewhat injury-plagued career, Pereira has been relatively healthy since the 2022 season began. This is already his second option, so he needs a strong season at Double-A Somerset to show he can be part of the Yankees' not-to-distant big league plans.

 

LESS

85

Elijah Green

Elijah Green

NationalsOF

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 50 | Power: 70 | Run: 70 | Field: 55 | Arm: 60

Skinny: Green's strikeout rate so far has been a significant cause for concern. He's going to have to make more consistent contact for his exceptional power to play in games.

 

LESS

86

Daniel Espino 2022

Daniel Espino

GuardiansRHP

Notes:

Tools: Fastball: 80 | Curveball: 55 | Slider: 70 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 55

Skinny: Espino has been dominant when he's on the mound, but he last pitched in a game on April 29, 2022, and he'll miss the next year or longer as he recovers from shoulder surgery.

 

LESS

87

Austin Wells

Austin Wells

YankeesC

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 50 | Power: 55 | Run: 45 | Field: 40 | Arm: 45.

Skinny: Wells' start to the 2023 season was delayed by broken ribs. He's back in action now as he works to continue to improve defensively.

 

LESS

88

Joey Ortiz

Joey Ortiz

OriolesSS/2B

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 55 | Power: 50 | Run: 50 | Field: 60 | Arm: 55.

Skinny: Ortiz is yet another in the assembly line of Orioles' infield prospects, and is a key member of Triple-A Norfolk's stacked lineup.

 

LESS

89

Aranda

Jonathan Aranda

Rays2B

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 65 | Power: 50 | Run: 30 | Field: 40 | Arm: 50

Skinny: Aranda's relatively slow start to the season at Triple-A Durham clouds his path to Tampa Bay, as Kyle Manzardo is staking a claim to be the Rays' first baseman of the future.

 

LESS

90

Gavin Cross 100

Gavin Cross

RoyalsOF

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 55 | Power: 55 | Run: 50 | Field: 50 | Arm: 55

Skinny: The start to Cross' 2023 season hasn't been nearly as loud as his finish to the 2022 season, but the center fielder has a lot of ways to help a lineup if he can make consistent contact.

 

LESS

91

Jett Williams

Jett Williams

MetsSS

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 60 | Power: 40 | Run: 60 | Field: 50 | Arm: 50

Skinny: Williams is living up to draft expectations as an athletic up-the-middle speedster who can play shortstop and center field. His small strike zone and willingness to take a walk makes him a pesky at-bat for pitchers.

 

LESS

92

Edouard Julien

Edouard Julien

Twins2B

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 60 | Power: 50 | Speed: 45 | Fielding: 30 | Arm: 50

Skinny: Julien hit two home runs in a brief MLB debut in April. His combination of power and plenty of walks is quite useful if he can find a home defensively.

 

LESS

93

Joey Wiemer

Joey Wiemer

BrewersOF

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 30 | Power: 70 | Speed: 60 | Fielding: 55 | Arm: 80

Skinny: Wiemer has been called on as a semi-regular for the Brewers. Wiemer's power and speed can be quite valuable if he can hit .240 or .250.

 

LESS

94

Brice Turang (1)

Brice Turang

Brewers2B/SS

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 55 | Power: 40 | Run: 60 | Field: 50 | Arm: 50

Skinny: Turang largely claimed the Brewers starting second base job in April and is headed toward graduating from prospect status in the near future.

 

LESS

95

Cade Horton

Cade Horton

CubsRHP

Notes:

Tools: Fastball: 70 | Curveball: 50 | Slider: 60 | Changeup: 45 | Control: 50

Skinny: After a breakout start at the tail end of the 2022 college season, Horton has gotten his feet wet with a very cautious assignment to Low-A Myrtle Beach. His impressive stuff is pushing for a promotion to a more advanced level.

 

LESS

96

Bleis 100

Miguel Bleis

Red SoxOF

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 50 | Power: 65 | Run: 60 | Field: 60 | Arm: 60

Skinny: Bleis' 2023 season has gotten off to a slightly slow start, but he remains one of the more promising players in Class A thanks to his impressive skill set.

 

LESS

97

Edgar Quero

Edgar Quero

AngelsC

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 55 | Power: 50 | Run: 40 | Field: 45 | Arm: 50

Skinny: The Angels are quite aggressive with their prospects, but players like Quero are showing they can handle being pushed quickly up the minor league ladder. Quero's strong start at Double-A could have him pushing for a spot in Anaheim before the season is over.

 

LESS

98

Kjerstad

Heston Kjerstad

OriolesOF

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 45 | Power: 55 | Run: 45 | Field: 50 | Arm: 55

Skinny: It's been a long ride for Kjerstad, who was selected in the 2020 draft before having his career waylaid by injuries and a bout of myocarditis. The Arkansas alum is back now, though, and is showing his offensive potential. He's shown the ability for average and power and has limited his strikeouts (just 17% through May 4) well for a slugger. Kjerstad has begun playing first base too, so he'll have to continue to mash as he moves up the ladder.

 

LESS

99

Ronny Mauricio

Ronny Mauricio

MetsSS

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 40 | Power: 60 | Run: 40 | Field: 55 | Arm: 60

Skinny: Mauricio has managed to cut down his strikeout rate so far this year, which has helped him better get to his prodigious power.

 

LESS

100

Colt Keith

Colt Keith

Tigers3B

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 55 | Power: 50 | Run: 45 | Field: 50 | Arm: 60

Skinny: Keith was one of the better players in the Arizona Fall League in 2022 and has continued to impress in his first test of the upper minors in 2023, showing an above-average hit tool and solid power to project as the Tigers third baseman of the future.

 

LESS

[max silver]

 

The 80 grade stache is what matters most.

[Pendleton]

Vancouver has another SP off to a pretty good start.

 

https://www.fangraphs.com/players/trenton-wallace/sa3017748/stats?position=P

 

The scouting report reads like more of an RP profile, but one that could definitely play at the big league level.

 

Wiry frame with long limbs, there is projectability remaining. Wallace has a funky delivery as he’s a left-handed sidearmer with a large arm circle, which gives him incredible deception. Paired with his unusual delivery, Wallace’s wipeout slider has plenty of sweep with downward action. His changeup has two variations, with one having a glove side fade and the other with a significant drop. His fastball has a sinking action, while his curveball is tight. Control can be lost from time to time.

[Jimcanuck]

He didn't bulk up, filled out his frame sure... there's no substance in what Jim pulled out of his ass.

 

No. I posted in March 2022 that Orelvis had noticeably filled out. Whether the additional mass (quite bulked up in the upper body) was natural or intentional through workout, it seems to coincide with the onset of increased contact struggles.

 

Orelvis looks like he's filled out a good bit

Edited May 9, 2023 by Jimcanuck

[Jimcanuck]

This myth that guys can no longer be athletic with added muscle really needs to end lol. If you’re putting on the muscle correctly it wouldn’t have any negative impact on your coordination.

 

Nobody is putting on 10-15 pounds of lean muscle naturally in less than 6 months anyway. Its why I always scoff at reports of players adding 15-20 pounds of muscle. They may have put on 15-20 pounds and some of that is muscle but its not all. Not even close.

 

The key part of the above is "correctly".

 

Your post is contradictory. The 1st sentence says "myth" and the 2nd says if done incorrectly additional muscle mass will have a negative effect.

[Spanky99]

No. I posted on here during ST 2022 that Orelvis had noticeably bulked up. Whether the additional mass (quite bulked up in the upper body) was natural or intentional through workout, it seems to coincide with the onset of increased contact struggles.

 

It's genetics, just filling out his frame as he becomes a man, Jimbo.

[Eat My Shatkins]

Vancouver has another SP off to a pretty good start.

 

https://www.fangraphs.com/players/trenton-wallace/sa3017748/stats?position=P

 

The scouting report reads like more of an RP profile, but one that could definitely play at the big league level.

 

Wiry frame with long limbs, there is projectability remaining. Wallace has a funky delivery as he’s a left-handed sidearmer with a large arm circle, which gives him incredible deception. Paired with his unusual delivery, Wallace’s wipeout slider has plenty of sweep with downward action. His changeup has two variations, with one having a glove side fade and the other with a significant drop. His fastball has a sinking action, while his curveball is tight. Control can be lost from time to time.

 

Nice. Wallace caught my eye last year, glad to see he's doing well after moving up.

[John_Havok]

Nice. Wallace caught my eye last year, glad to see he's doing well after moving up.

 

Cautious optimism, but when youre 24 in High A and as recently as last season walked 7 per 9 at the same level, it's hard to get see that he might be a pen guy some day. Should he get bumped up to AA and retain those his current K and BB rates, then you're maybe looking at a guy who might make it.

 

That said, improving from a BB/9 of 7, to under 2 is nice to see.

[Pendleton]

Cautious optimism, but when youre 24 in High A and as recently as last season walked 7 per 9 at the same level, it's hard to get see that he might be a pen guy some day. Should he get bumped up to AA and retain those his current K and BB rates, then you're maybe looking at a guy who might make it.

 

That said, improving from a BB/9 of 7, to under 2 is nice to see.

 

Yeah I agree. Seems to have recaptured his command repeating HiA to start this year, now get him up to AA and see if you actually have something there.

[Slade]

 

I don't know what Bicep inflamation in the shoulder means.