Monday, September 11, 2017
Monday, August 28, 2017
Monday, June 19, 2017
Blake Snell
BP
Snell is up to 44 strikeouts against 12 walks in 32 Triple-A innings. His stuff is too overwhelming for minor-league hitters. While I get what the Rays are trying to do in concept, this could just be a situation where Snell needs to do his learning at the major-league level. http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=32070
Friday, April 7, 2017
Josh Hader
Karablog - 4/4
For those who haven’t seen electric lefty Josh Hader pitch, it’s quite a treat, and one I’d want to invest in for fantasy purposes.
For those who haven’t seen electric lefty Josh Hader pitch, it’s quite a treat, and one I’d want to invest in for fantasy purposes.
Friday, March 3, 2017
Fernando Tatis, Jr.
BP - N/R
Height/Weight: 6’3” 185 lbs Bats/Throws: R/R
The Good: Tatis has big-league bloodlines and a big-league body. He features a tall, mature frame which could still be growing, along with broad shoulders which allow for plenty of muscle development. That build lends itself to easy power projection, and when combined with an intriguing hit tool for his age, provides plenty of upside potential. He has the upside of a solid-average hit tool given his knack for barreling the ball. He shows smooth actions at shortstop, which make it easy to see him handling a shift to second or third base if he grows out of the position.
Height/Weight: 6’3” 185 lbs Bats/Throws: R/R
The Good: Tatis has big-league bloodlines and a big-league body. He features a tall, mature frame which could still be growing, along with broad shoulders which allow for plenty of muscle development. That build lends itself to easy power projection, and when combined with an intriguing hit tool for his age, provides plenty of upside potential. He has the upside of a solid-average hit tool given his knack for barreling the ball. He shows smooth actions at shortstop, which make it easy to see him handling a shift to second or third base if he grows out of the position.
Mickey Moniak
BP - 56
The Good: Moniak might not have been the consensus best talent in the draft, but the Phillies got a relatively safe high school bat at 1-1. Moniak’s hit tool was among the best in the draft, featuring a line-drive swing with good barrel control. He is a plus runner with a good shot to stick in center field.
The Good: Moniak might not have been the consensus best talent in the draft, but the Phillies got a relatively safe high school bat at 1-1. Moniak’s hit tool was among the best in the draft, featuring a line-drive swing with good barrel control. He is a plus runner with a good shot to stick in center field.
Ronald Acuna
BP - 31
DOB: 12/18/1997 Height/Weight: 6’0” 180 lbs.
Bats/Throws: R/R
The Good: Flashes all five tools with quick-twitch ability at an up-the-middle position. Despite average size, there’s plus power and even more raw because of explosive hands and lower half. Also shows advanced tracking and pitch recognition for age and above-average to plus speed.
The Bad: Center field defense remains more projection than results, and his future in center isn’t guaranteed. Swing can get slightly long from high hands and long stride that affects his bat plane at times and leaves the future hit tool around a low 50. Could be a moment-of-truth period with his swing in the upper levels that requires an adjustment.
DOB: 12/18/1997 Height/Weight: 6’0” 180 lbs.
Bats/Throws: R/R
The Good: Flashes all five tools with quick-twitch ability at an up-the-middle position. Despite average size, there’s plus power and even more raw because of explosive hands and lower half. Also shows advanced tracking and pitch recognition for age and above-average to plus speed.
The Bad: Center field defense remains more projection than results, and his future in center isn’t guaranteed. Swing can get slightly long from high hands and long stride that affects his bat plane at times and leaves the future hit tool around a low 50. Could be a moment-of-truth period with his swing in the upper levels that requires an adjustment.
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Cody Bellinger - 13
BP - 20
DOB: 07/13/1995 Height/Weight: 6’4” 180 lbs.
Bats/Throws: L/L The
Good: Big kid, big raw, big leverage, big bat speed, big noise. 2016 proved he wasn’t just a Cal League mirage. Bellinger’s not a traditional corner masher either. He’s lean and athletic and has even been spotting Tulsa and OKC in center field from time to time. The power potential is plus-plus, He could win some gold gloves at first base if that’s his ultimate home.
DOB: 07/13/1995 Height/Weight: 6’4” 180 lbs.
Bats/Throws: L/L The
Good: Big kid, big raw, big leverage, big bat speed, big noise. 2016 proved he wasn’t just a Cal League mirage. Bellinger’s not a traditional corner masher either. He’s lean and athletic and has even been spotting Tulsa and OKC in center field from time to time. The power potential is plus-plus, He could win some gold gloves at first base if that’s his ultimate home.
Blake Rutherford - 37
BP - 50
DOB: 5/2/1997 Height/Weight: 6’3” 195 lbs.
Bats/Throws: L/R
The Good: Although he dropped some due to perceived bonus demands, Rutherford was arguably the best prep player in the draft. He has a pure, left-handed hitting stroke, and while there is only average power in his frame at present, he could easily add some strength and pop as he gets older, and the hit tool should allow whatever he ends up with to play in games. He’s an above-average runner at present, and while I’d expect him to lose a step as he ages and fills out, it’s an athletic frame and his speed should settle in at average.
DOB: 5/2/1997 Height/Weight: 6’3” 195 lbs.
Bats/Throws: L/R
The Good: Although he dropped some due to perceived bonus demands, Rutherford was arguably the best prep player in the draft. He has a pure, left-handed hitting stroke, and while there is only average power in his frame at present, he could easily add some strength and pop as he gets older, and the hit tool should allow whatever he ends up with to play in games. He’s an above-average runner at present, and while I’d expect him to lose a step as he ages and fills out, it’s an athletic frame and his speed should settle in at average.
Clint Frazier - 21
BP - 10
DOB: 09/06/1994 Height/Weight: 6’1” 190 lbs.
Bats/Throws: R/R
The Good: Freakish bat speed. Easy plus power with potential for more. One of the few right-handed hitters whose swing gets described as pretty or beautiful. Excellent overall athlete, above-average runner, and aggressive, physical player. Looks and feels the part of a superstar. Frazier has as much overall offensive upside as any player still in the minors...
DOB: 09/06/1994 Height/Weight: 6’1” 190 lbs.
Bats/Throws: R/R
The Good: Freakish bat speed. Easy plus power with potential for more. One of the few right-handed hitters whose swing gets described as pretty or beautiful. Excellent overall athlete, above-average runner, and aggressive, physical player. Looks and feels the part of a superstar. Frazier has as much overall offensive upside as any player still in the minors...
Nick Senzel - 17
BP - 16
DOB: 6/29/1995 Height/Weight: 6’1” 205 lbs. Bats/Throws: R/R
The Good: Senzel received the biggest bonus in the 2016 draft class, and he backed up the paycheck on the field. He’s a potential five-tool third baseman with plus hit and above-average power grades making him a potential middle-of-the-order bat at the hot corner. His defensive tools aren’t quite as exciting—not that you’d care at this point—but he’s a competent glove at third with a plus arm.
DOB: 6/29/1995 Height/Weight: 6’1” 205 lbs. Bats/Throws: R/R
The Good: Senzel received the biggest bonus in the 2016 draft class, and he backed up the paycheck on the field. He’s a potential five-tool third baseman with plus hit and above-average power grades making him a potential middle-of-the-order bat at the hot corner. His defensive tools aren’t quite as exciting—not that you’d care at this point—but he’s a competent glove at third with a plus arm.
Kevin Maitan
Fangraphs
Hit - 30/60 Raw Power - 55/60 Game Power - 20/55 Run - 50/40 Fielding - 40/55 Throw - 60/60
Scouting Report
Scouts had already identified Maitan as prospect of note before he had turned 13 and, within a year, his body and offensive ability started maturing in such a way that he began garnering Miguel Cabrera comparisons. He had a near ideal physique, smooth defensive actions at shortstop with plenty of arm for the position, and not just usable but potentially impactful swings from both sides of the plate — as well as power projection to accompany it.
Hit - 30/60 Raw Power - 55/60 Game Power - 20/55 Run - 50/40 Fielding - 40/55 Throw - 60/60
Scouting Report
Scouts had already identified Maitan as prospect of note before he had turned 13 and, within a year, his body and offensive ability started maturing in such a way that he began garnering Miguel Cabrera comparisons. He had a near ideal physique, smooth defensive actions at shortstop with plenty of arm for the position, and not just usable but potentially impactful swings from both sides of the plate — as well as power projection to accompany it.
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