| The culmination of countless of hours worth of quantitative
studies and other analysis: Our first Top 150 prospect list - 2/18/08 |
| No. |
|
Player |
|
Pos. |
|
Comments |
|
Age |
|
Org |
|
Lvl |
| 1 |
|
Jay Bruce |
|
CF |
|
Power hitter who can rope the ball all over the field;
potential all-star and a class act |
|
20.8 |
|
CIN |
|
AAA |
| 2 |
|
Colby Rasmus |
|
CF |
|
Has as much power as Bruce with better BB/K, just not as
proven; highly focussed |
|
21.5 |
|
STL |
|
AA |
| 3 |
|
Evan Longoria |
|
3B |
|
Good bet to be above-average bat; should hit 30 HR +
reach base frequently in prime |
|
22.2 |
|
TB |
|
AAA |
| 4 |
|
Clay Buchholz |
|
RHP |
|
Overwhelming arsenal paired with finesse mentality could
make him a No. 1 starter |
|
23.4 |
|
BOS |
|
MLB |
| 5 |
|
Joba Chamberlain |
|
RHP |
|
His stuff may be better than Buchholz's; needs to prove
himself as full-season starter |
|
22.3 |
|
NYY |
|
MLB |
| 6 |
|
Clayton Kershaw |
|
LHP |
|
Walk rate is only thing holding him back; strong bet to
headline this list entering 2009 |
|
19.9 |
|
LAD |
|
AA |
| 7 |
|
David Price |
|
LHP |
|
Among top college arms in last decade;
"wire-to-wire" consensus No. 1 pick for 2007 |
|
22.4 |
|
TB |
|
NCAA |
| 8 |
|
Jake McGee |
|
LHP |
|
One of the top power pitchers in MiLB; his secondary will
make him at least a No. 2 |
|
21.5 |
|
TB |
|
AA |
| 9 |
|
Cameron Maybin |
|
CF |
|
Burner had .201 IsoP thanks to some huge power spurts
last year; LD% is concerning |
|
20.8 |
|
FLA |
|
MLB |
| 10 |
|
Andy LaRoche |
|
3B |
|
Should get chance to exhibit excellent power and patience
in '08; Our pick for NL ROY |
|
24.4 |
|
LAD |
|
MLB |
| 11 |
|
Johnny Cueto |
|
RHP |
|
It's difficult to debate his success; No. 1-2 depending
on how often he gives up XBH |
|
21.9 |
|
CIN |
|
AAA |
| 12 |
|
Homer Bailey |
|
RHP |
|
Supporters point to '07 injuries; doubters question BB%
and how hittable he was |
|
21.7 |
|
CIN |
|
MLB |
| 13 |
|
Travis Snider |
|
RF |
|
Utter hitting prowess is balanced by DH body; powerful
lefty could reach AAA in '08 |
|
20.0 |
|
TOR |
|
A |
| 14 |
|
Matt Wieters |
|
C |
|
Top collegiate bat in his class; switch hitter with good
power stroke, sound defense |
|
21.7 |
|
BAL |
|
HWB |
| 15 |
|
Rick Porcello |
|
RHP |
|
Extremely advanced prep arm; top-of-the-rotation talent
who figures to move quickly |
|
19.1 |
|
DET |
|
HS |
| 16 |
|
Ian Kennedy |
|
RHP |
|
Good bet to become a No. 2; induces soft contact; has
found success everywhere |
|
23.1 |
|
NYY |
|
MLB |
| 17 |
|
Daric Barton |
|
1B |
|
Contact hitter who can draw walks and hit for
power; expect smooth transition to bigs |
22.4 |
|
OAK |
|
MLB |
| 18 |
|
Chris Marrero |
|
1B |
|
The kind of home-run hitter who gets pitched around when
he's hot; just a bit streaky |
|
19.6 |
|
WAS |
|
A+ |
| 19 |
|
Gio Gonzalez |
|
LHP |
|
Gets called out for being under 6-foot; has made strides
limiting HR; could be a No. 2 |
|
22.4 |
|
OAK |
|
AA |
| 20 |
|
Fernando Martinez |
|
OF |
|
Stayed more than afloat as teen in AA then
broke hamate; expect modest improvement |
19.3 |
|
NYM |
|
AA |
| 21 |
|
Joey Votto |
|
1B |
|
Line-drive machine excels at hitting the ball
in the air and drawing BB; some speed, too |
24.4 |
|
CIN |
|
MLB |
| 22 |
|
Jacoby Ellsbury |
|
CF |
|
Unlikely to be above-average hitter; strengths are speed
and defense; very polished |
|
24.4 |
|
BOS |
|
MLB |
| 23 |
|
Brandon Wood |
|
3B |
|
Questionable contact abilities; but tolerable due to his
power; could play SS in a pinch |
|
22.9 |
|
LAA |
|
MLB |
| 24 |
|
Andrew McCutchen |
|
CF |
|
May take a while for his game to translate to the bigs;
plus speed with some power |
|
21.3 |
|
PIT |
|
AAA |
| 25 |
|
Mike Moustakas |
|
3B |
|
Elite power hitter; good enough athlete to play SS in pro
debut; could reach A+ in '08 |
|
19.4 |
|
KC |
|
R |
| 26 |
|
Franklin Morales |
|
LHP |
|
Was better than ever once he reached the bigs;
expect him to get hit a bit harder in '08 |
22.0 |
|
COL |
|
MLB |
| 27 |
|
Wade Davis |
|
RHP |
|
Potential No. 2 does a great job limiting hard contact;
really tired down the stretch |
|
22.4 |
|
TB |
|
AA |
| 28 |
|
Matt LaPorta |
|
LF |
|
Awesome power hitter; should ascend through minors
quickly; still profiles best at 1B |
|
22.9 |
|
MIL |
|
A |
| 29 |
|
Angel Villalona |
|
3B |
|
Fresh off promising debut (.344 wOBA); power's his
calling card; lots of uncertainty |
|
17.5 |
|
SF |
|
SS |
| 30 |
|
Matt Antonelli |
|
2B |
|
Excellent walk rates, low K, and good power could put him
among the game's top 2B |
|
22.8 |
|
SD |
|
AA |
| 31 |
|
Jeff Clement |
|
C |
|
2004's 3rd overall pick punishes LHP, solid against RHP;
arm strength is questionable |
|
24.4 |
|
SEA |
|
MLB |
| 32 |
|
Josh Vitters |
|
3B |
|
Considered top prep hitter in '07 by some; pro debut (55
PA) was uninspiring - 0 XBH |
|
18.4 |
|
CHC |
|
R |
| 33 |
|
Austin Jackson |
|
CF |
|
2nd-half surge was no coincidence - learned to pull the
ball; expect a breakout year |
|
21.0 |
|
NYY |
|
A+ |
| 34 |
|
Reid Brignac |
|
SS |
|
Line-drive hitter with some pop; bat may only be average
in bigs; should stick at SS |
|
22.0 |
|
TB |
|
AA |
| 35 |
|
Jose Tabata |
|
RF |
|
More consistent but hasn't flashed as much power as
Fernando; also broke hamate |
|
19.5 |
|
NYY |
|
A+ |
| 36 |
|
Nick Adenhart |
|
RHP |
|
Standout ability to keep ball in the park; limits hard
contact well; good bet to be No. 2-3 |
|
21.4 |
|
LAA |
|
AA |
| 37 |
|
Jarrod Parker |
|
RHP |
|
2nd-best prep pitcher in his class; could move
quickly...maybe surface as a No. 1-2 |
|
19.2 |
|
ARI |
|
HS |
| 38 |
|
Carlos Gonzalez |
|
RF |
|
Good LD hitter; his '06 success came in Lancaster; bat
may only be average in bigs |
|
22.3 |
|
OAK |
|
AAA |
| 39 |
|
Fautino de los Santos |
RHP |
|
Winston-Salem is tough to pitch in - he dominated; AA is
next step; could be a No. 2 |
|
21.9 |
|
OAK |
|
A+ |
| 40 |
|
Jordan Schafer |
|
CF |
|
Broke out in '07 despite rigors of Myrtle
Beach; promising power; D praised universally |
21.4 |
|
ATL |
|
A+ |
| 41 |
|
Desmond Jennings |
|
CF |
|
Crazy fast contact hitter also drew walks in Low-A;
unproven but high-upside talent |
|
21.2 |
|
TB |
|
A |
| 42 |
|
Jason Heyward |
|
RF |
|
Powerful 6'4'', 220-pounder lasted until the 14th pick
of '07; top prep OF in his class |
|
18.5 |
|
ATL |
|
R |
| 43 |
|
Beau Mills |
|
1B |
|
WAC star turned NAIA legend; improved K% and
wOBA at each of three his pro stops |
21.4 |
|
CLE |
|
A+ |
| 44 |
|
Aaron Laffey |
|
LHP |
|
Extreme-ground-ball pitcher is a very safe bet to be a
No. 3; that can't be said of many |
|
22.8 |
|
CLE |
|
MLB |
| 45 |
|
Sean Gallagher |
|
RHP |
|
Matured from 12 rounder ('04) to good bet to be No. 3
starter; solid K%, good HR rates |
|
22.1 |
|
CHC |
|
MLB |
| 46 |
|
Aaron Thompson |
|
LHP |
|
Amazing GB pitcher; had shoulder tendonitis last year and
has been in pitcher's parks |
|
20.9 |
|
FLA |
|
A+ |
| 47 |
|
Bill Rowell |
|
3B |
|
Just a day older than Moustakas; slowed by oblique injury
in '07; cut him some slack |
|
19.4 |
|
BAL |
|
A |
| 48 |
|
Lars Anderson |
|
1B |
|
Doubles hitter last year; stock could explode in
Lancaster; AA totals will mean more |
|
20.3 |
|
BOS |
|
A+ |
| 49 |
|
Trevor Cahill |
|
RHP |
|
Great at inducing soft contact - should translate well to
A+/AA; shot at being a No. 2 |
|
19.9 |
|
OAK |
|
A |
| 50 |
|
Kevin Mulvey |
|
RHP |
|
Posted an amazing .076 IsoPA in '07 - 3.16 FIP; a good
bet to become a No. 3 starter |
|
22.7 |
|
MIN |
|
AA |
| 51 |
|
Jed Lowrie |
|
SS |
|
Could
easily be a league-average hitter; better fit at second than short - limits
upside |
|
23.8 |
|
BOS |
|
AAA |
| 52 |
|
Elvis Andrus |
|
SS |
|
Myrtle Beach is known for surpressing power; expect
breakout offensive year in '08 |
|
19.4 |
|
TEX |
|
A+ |
| 53 |
|
Brett Anderson |
|
LHP |
|
Picked apart Low-A hitters; reached A+ in first full
season; a chance to be a No. 2-3 |
|
20.1 |
|
OAK |
|
A+ |
| 54 |
|
Michael Burgess |
|
RF |
|
Not sure how he slipped to 49th pick in '07; big power
potential and he can draw a BB |
|
19.3 |
|
WAS |
|
SS |
| 55 |
|
Jair Jurrjens |
|
RHP |
|
Knows how to pitch; solid bet to be a No. 3 starter;
18.1% K combined in '07, 7.1% BB |
|
22.0 |
|
ATL |
|
MLB |
| 56 |
|
Geovany Soto |
|
C |
|
Guys don't accidentally hit like he did in '07;
could be a league-average bat this season |
25.0 |
|
CHC |
|
MLB |
| 57 |
|
Justin Masterson |
|
RHP |
|
Sinkerballer has Brandon-Webb upside; still needs to
prove durable enough to be a SP |
|
22.8 |
|
BOS |
|
AA |
| 58 |
|
Tyler Robertson |
|
LHP |
|
Exhibited mastery over 102.1 IP...29.2% K, 2.20 FIP;
still far away but a potential No. 2 |
|
20.1 |
|
MIN |
|
A |
| 59 |
|
Chase Headley |
|
3B |
|
LD approach allows him to lace the ball all over; could
become a league-average hitter |
|
23.7 |
|
SD |
|
MLB |
| 60 |
|
Chris Volstad |
|
RHP |
|
Good command, HR rates, GB tendencies; solid shot at
being a No. 3, chance of No. 2 |
|
21.3 |
|
FLA |
|
AA |
| 61 |
|
Matt Latos |
|
RHP |
|
11th rounder ('06) signed for 1st round money, dominated
SS hitters over 56.1 innings |
|
20.1 |
|
SD |
|
SS |
| 62 |
|
Steve Pearce |
|
1B |
|
Annihilated A+, AA, and AAA last year; could become a 25+
HR guy in the bigs by '09 |
|
24.8 |
|
PIT |
|
MLB |
| 63 |
|
Ross Detwiler |
|
LHP |
|
6th pick in '07 has lots of upside; not the safest bet to
harness it; high BB% in NCAA |
|
21.9 |
|
WAS |
|
MLB |
| 64 |
|
Greg Reynolds |
|
RHP |
|
Talented GB pitcher; shoulder injury limited him in '07
(50.0 IP); No. 2 if healthy return? |
|
22.6 |
|
COL |
|
AA |
| 65 |
|
Hank Conger |
|
C |
|
25th pick from '06 managed to hit for power in MWL;
should devour CAL pitching in '08 |
|
20.0 |
|
LAA |
|
A |
| 66 |
|
Matt Dominguez |
|
3B |
|
12th pick in '07; said to be great defender; bat is the
question...didn't hit much in debut |
|
18.4 |
|
FLA |
|
SS |
| 67 |
|
Michael Bowden |
|
RHP |
|
Likely only No. 3-4 but well on his way; K% rose every
month from May-August in AA |
|
21.4 |
|
BOS |
|
AA |
| 68 |
|
Nick Weglarz |
|
LF |
|
Walks a lot, Ks a lot, hits for a lot of power; Totalled
8 HR and .473 wOBA in August |
|
20.1 |
|
CLE |
|
A |
| 69 |
|
Deolis Guerra |
|
RHP |
|
Made strides in command dept.; was limited then shut down
due to shoulder tendonitis |
|
18.8 |
|
MIN |
|
A+ |
| 70 |
|
Jesus Montero |
|
C |
|
$2.0 M Ven. signee was solid in 123 rookie PA; success
could translate well to A-ball |
|
18.1 |
|
NYY |
|
R |
| 71 |
|
Madison Bumgarner |
|
LHP |
|
Young for his draft class (10th pick of '07); raw athlete
with potential to be a No. 1-2 |
|
18.5 |
|
SF |
|
HS |
| 72 |
|
Ryan Kalish |
|
CF |
|
Has mastered SS ball - great BB%, low K%, solid power;
broke hamate bone in July |
|
19.8 |
|
BOS |
|
SS |
| 73 |
|
Sean O'Sullivan |
|
RHP |
|
Has allowed just 8 HR in 229.2 pro innings; isn't
overpowering; could become a No. 3 |
|
20.4 |
|
LAA |
|
A |
| 74 |
|
Cole Rohrbough |
|
LHP |
|
Signed
for 2nd round money in '06; 40.3% K between rookie and A ball shows
upside |
20.7 |
|
ATL |
|
A |
| 75 |
|
James Simmons |
|
RHP |
|
26th pick in '07 was thrusted to AA then AFL in pro
debut; command is his strength |
|
21.3 |
|
OAK |
|
AA |
| 76 |
|
Aaron Poreda |
|
LHP |
|
25th pick in '07 was held in rookie ball in his debut -
thrived there; still has lots to prove |
|
21.5 |
|
CHW |
|
R |
| 77 |
|
Adam Miller |
|
RHP |
|
His arm is spectacular when it's working; ranks this low
because of injury concerns |
|
23.2 |
|
CLE |
|
AAA |
| 78 |
|
Phillippe Aumont |
|
RHP |
|
11th pick of '07; raw with high upside; his HS (in
Canada) didn't have a baseball team |
|
19.1 |
|
SEA |
|
HS |
| 79 |
|
Wladimir Balentien |
|
RF |
|
Vastly improved contact abilities ('06 to '07); could be
close to a league-average bat |
|
23.6 |
|
SEA |
|
MLB |
| 80 |
|
Carlos Triunfel |
|
SS |
|
Teen reached A+ in debut; power is lacking, unproven on
D, but a good contact hitter |
|
17.9 |
|
SEA |
|
A+ |
| 81 |
|
Carlos Gomez |
|
CF |
|
One of the fastest runners in baseball; breakout season
haulted by broken hamate? |
|
22.2 |
|
MIN |
|
MLB |
| 82 |
|
Anthony Swarzak |
|
RHP |
|
Good bet to be a No. 4; improved his walk rates last year
(9.8 to 6.7%); good HR/TBF |
|
22.4 |
|
MIN |
|
AA |
| 83 |
|
Kosuke Fukudome |
|
RF |
|
We only see him as an average regular for a year or two;
then we expect a decline |
|
30.8 |
|
CHC |
|
INT |
| 84 |
|
Will Inman |
|
RHP |
|
We love 25%+ K rate guys; but this one has had troubles
staying strong for a full year |
|
21.0 |
|
SD |
|
AA |
| 85 |
|
Kasey Kiker |
|
LHP |
|
BB% and HR rate are concerning given he was in Low-A;
27.6% K shows his upside |
|
20.2 |
|
TEX |
|
A |
| 86 |
|
Chris Parmelee |
|
RF |
|
Showed impressive power (.175 IsoP) in full-season debut;
27.3% K is scary, though |
|
19.9 |
|
MIN |
|
A |
| 87 |
|
Blake Beavan |
|
RHP |
|
17th pick of '07; 6'7'', 210-pound power pitcher has a
lot of upside but unusual motion |
|
19.0 |
|
TEX |
|
HS |
| 88 |
|
Tim Alderson |
|
RHP |
|
Dazzled in pro debut: 5.0 IP, 12 K, 0 BB, 0 XBH; 22nd
('07) pick could reach A+ in '08 |
|
19.2 |
|
SF |
|
R |
| 89 |
|
Jeffrey Locke |
|
LHP |
|
Masterful command + overpowering stuff; yet to pitch
above rookie; very high upside |
|
20.2 |
|
ATL |
|
R |
| 90 |
|
Jaime Garcia |
|
LHP |
|
Shut down in mid-July - soreness in pitching elbow;
injury may have been slowing him |
|
21.4 |
|
STL |
|
AA |
| 91 |
|
Jordan Walden |
|
RHP |
|
DNF from '06 signed a hefy bonus; mowed down rookie
hitters; at least No. 3 potential |
|
20.2 |
|
LAA |
|
R |
| 92 |
|
Joe Savery |
|
LHP |
|
Two-way NCAA players can learn quickly; that's what we
expect from '07's 19th pick |
|
22.2 |
|
PHI |
|
SS |
| 93 |
|
Esmailyn Gonzalez |
|
SS |
|
Big INT signee was decent in pro debut; good upside;
shows how INT $ is deceiving |
|
18.4 |
|
WAS |
|
R |
| 94 |
|
Collin Balester |
|
RHP |
|
Improved BB% and K% last season; strong bet to be No. 4;
.140 IsoPA is concerning |
|
21.6 |
|
WAS |
|
AAA |
| 95 |
|
Matt Harrison |
|
LHP |
|
Turf toe ended his '07 early; limits HR and hard contact;
a solid bet to become a No. 4 |
|
22.4 |
|
TEX |
|
AA |
| 96 |
|
Scott Elbert |
|
LHP |
|
Had shoulder operation in '07; could reestablish himself
in '08; BB% still major concern |
|
22.5 |
|
LAD |
|
AA |
| 97 |
|
Tyler Colvin |
|
CF |
|
Was very strong in August (.362 wOBA, AA) but had 0 BB
that month; 13th pick in '06 |
|
22.4 |
|
CHC |
|
AA |
| 98 |
|
Kevin Ahrens |
|
3B |
|
High-upside hitter who played SS in pro debut but will
likely wind up playing third base |
|
18.8 |
|
TOR |
|
R |
| 99 |
|
Manny Parra |
|
LHP |
|
Has spent bulk of his career in AA and below;
maybe a No. 3-4; durability is a concern |
25.2 |
|
MIL |
|
MLB |
| 100 |
|
Cody Johnson |
|
RF |
|
Another Braves' prospect being brought along carefully;
crushed Appy pitchers in '07 |
|
19.4 |
|
ATL |
|
R |
| 101 |
|
Chris Nelson |
|
SS |
|
Heated up in June, caught fire in July; '04's 9th overall
pick; breakout coming in 2008? |
|
22.4 |
|
COL |
|
A+ |
| 102 |
|
Taylor Teagarden |
|
C |
|
Glowing defense; bat was great in CAL League (A+) and AA
- had lots of Ks, though |
|
24.1 |
|
TEX |
|
AA |
| 103 |
|
Chin-lung Hu |
|
SS |
|
Bulked up and broke out in '07; good contact hitter w/
some power; a stellar gloveman |
|
24.0 |
|
LAD |
|
MLB |
| 104 |
|
Chris Mason |
|
RHP |
|
Succeeds by limiting HRs and throwing strikes (6.6% BB
since '05); potential No. 3-4 |
|
23.6 |
|
TB |
|
AA |
| 105 |
|
Jeremy Jeffress |
|
RHP |
|
Partially met high expectations in Low-A -
26.0% K, 12.0% BB, 4.32 FIP; 16th pick ('06) |
20.4 |
|
MIL |
|
A |
| 106 |
|
Omar Poveda |
|
RHP |
|
Maintained
a promising 24.9% K as a teen in A/A+; big jump in BB% from MWL to CAL |
|
20.3 |
|
TEX |
|
A+ |
| 107 |
|
Steve Evarts |
|
LHP |
|
Exceptional GB pitcher so far - 80.0 pro innings without
a HR; just 2.8% BB in '07, too |
|
20.3 |
|
ATL |
|
R |
| 108 |
|
Michael Main |
|
RHP |
|
24th pick in '07 has quick, dangerous arm action - health
concern; an amazing athlete |
|
19.1 |
|
TEX |
|
SS |
| 109 |
|
Chris Tillman |
|
RHP |
|
Good in MWL, not so much in CAL; solid K% poor BB% and HR
rate; potential No. 4? |
|
19.8 |
|
BAL |
|
A+ |
| 110 |
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Mat Gamel |
|
3B |
|
Strong FSL finish after slow start; amazing in HWB
(1.000+ OPS); solid all-around bat |
|
22.5 |
|
MIL |
|
A+ |
| 111 |
|
German Duran |
|
2B |
|
Huge power jump in '07 (.225 IsoP in AA); but
just a average runner and low walk rate |
23.5 |
|
TEX |
|
AA |
| 112 |
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Dexter Fowler |
|
CF |
|
OBP threat without much power; projectability is a tough
subject; eaten alive in AFL |
|
21.9 |
|
COL |
|
A+ |
| 113 |
|
J.R. Towles |
|
C |
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Only has 95 PA above AA; easy to get too caught up in a C
who looks like he can hit |
|
24.0 |
|
HOU |
|
MLB |
| 114 |
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Eric Hurley |
|
RHP |
|
Has allowed 42 HR over last 2 seasons; being brought
along quickly; potential No. 4-5 |
|
22.4 |
|
TEX |
|
AAA |
| 115 |
|
Oscar Tejeda |
|
SS |
|
Raw, high-upside talent who was solid in
rookie-ball and short-season in his US debut |
18.1 |
|
BOS |
|
SS |
| 116 |
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Engel Beltre |
|
OF |
|
Impressive power for a teenager in his first pro season;
contact ability is questionable |
|
18.2 |
|
TEX |
|
SS |
| 117 |
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Adrian Cardenas |
|
2B |
|
Withstood pitcher-friendly Lakewood, FSL is next; OK
contact hitter with some power |
|
20.3 |
|
PHI |
|
A |
| 118 |
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Chris Davis |
|
3B |
|
Mashed at home in CAL (.438 wOBA); continued success in
AA - amazing 2nd half |
|
21.9 |
|
TEX |
|
AA |
| 119 |
|
Neil Walker |
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3B |
|
Hot Apr., May, June; steep drop in play from
then on; enough bat to stick at third base? |
22.4 |
|
PIT |
|
AAA |
| 120 |
|
Ian Stewart |
|
3B |
|
Great
hitter in Colorado Springs but below-average on the road; bat may fit best at
2B |
|
22.8 |
|
COL |
|
MLB |
| 121 |
|
Wilmer Font |
|
RHP |
|
Excellent strikeout rates considering his age; BB% is a
concern; still, a lot of upside |
|
17.7 |
|
TEX |
|
R |
| 122 |
|
James McDonald |
|
RHP |
|
Excellent K% (30.2 in '07), solid BB rate (6.7%); strong
enough to make it as a starter? |
|
23.3 |
|
LAD |
|
AA |
| 123 |
|
Trevor Crowe |
|
CF |
|
Things may have finally started clicking late
last year - hit .314/.384/.428 in the 2nd half |
24.2 |
|
CLE |
|
AA |
| 124 |
|
Bryan Anderson |
|
C |
|
40.9% of his '07 XBH came in April; has potential to be
an average hitter as a catcher |
|
21.1 |
|
STL |
|
AA |
| 125 |
|
Brett Cecil |
|
LHP |
|
Really limited XBH in R and NCAA - solid BB%, too; K%
wasn't overpowering in NCAA |
|
21.6 |
|
TOR |
|
SS |
| 126 |
|
Daniel Cortes |
|
RHP |
|
May have turned corner in August - BB% way
down, K% up; lots of upside (No. 2-3?) |
20.9 |
|
KC |
|
A+ |
| 127 |
|
Max Sapp |
|
C |
|
Good contact and BB% in full-season debut - little power;
makings to be an average C |
|
19.9 |
|
HOU |
|
A |
| 128 |
|
Carlos Carrasco |
|
RHP |
|
His success has come in favorable pitcher's environments;
could be No. 4-5 or a RP |
|
20.9 |
|
PHI |
|
AA |
| 129 |
|
Gorkys Hernandez |
|
CF |
|
One of the fastest players in the lower minors; in a
pitcher's park and league in '07 |
|
20.4 |
|
ATL |
|
A |
| 130 |
|
Brad Lincoln |
|
RHP |
|
From 4th pick in '06 to TJ patient; little pro history;
excellent NCAA arm; potential No. 2 |
|
22.7 |
|
PIT |
|
A |
| 131 |
|
Clayton Tanner |
|
LHP |
|
Good GB pitcher with solid command and K rate; should be
tested in CAL this season |
|
20.2 |
|
SF |
|
A |
| 132 |
|
Cedric Hunter |
|
CF |
|
Didn't power through the MWL by any means - but solid;
enough speed to stick in CF? |
|
19.9 |
|
SD |
|
A |
| 133 |
|
Ben Revere |
|
CF |
|
Speedster was impressive in rookie ball after
being selected 28th overall - .369 wOBA |
19.7 |
|
MIN |
|
R |
| 134 |
|
Henry Alberto Rodriguez |
|
RHP |
|
Has makings to be a dominant RP; .056 IsoPA,
25.3% K, 13.8% BB in full-season debut |
20.9 |
|
OAK |
|
A |
| 135 |
|
Casey Weathers |
|
RHP |
|
07's
8th pick had stellar year as Vandy's closer (2 XBH in 49.1 IP); signed under
slot |
|
22.6 |
|
COL |
|
A |
| 136 |
|
Nick Noonan |
|
2B |
|
Was pretty solid across the board in debut - poor BB%;
selected 32nd overall in '07 |
|
18.7 |
|
SF |
|
R |
| 137 |
|
Oswaldo Sosa |
|
RHP |
|
A lot more dominant in FSL than AA; Ave. BB%, below-ave.
K%; good IsoPA (.094) |
|
22.4 |
|
MIN |
|
AA |
| 138 |
|
Andrew Brackman |
|
RHP |
|
2nd-highest upside of any NCAA pitcher in '07 draft?; '07
TJ patient and still very raw |
|
22.2 |
|
NYY |
|
NCAA |
| 139 |
|
Tony Thomas |
|
2B |
|
Exploded on the scene as a Jr. at FSU; kept it up in the
pros; 97th overall pick in '07 |
|
21.6 |
|
CHC |
|
SS |
| 140 |
|
Tyler Herron |
|
RHP |
|
Great BB% and solid IsoPA; may not be more than a No. 5
but good bet to reach that |
|
21.5 |
|
STL |
|
A |
| 141 |
|
Kyle Lotzkar |
|
RHP |
|
Second-best prep arm out of Canada last year; solid pro
debut; 53rd overall pick in '07 |
|
18.3 |
|
CIN |
|
R |
| 142 |
|
Jon Niese |
|
LHP |
|
Substantial BB% improvement from '06 to '07, though he
couldn't sustain K%; No. 4-5? |
|
21.3 |
|
NYM |
|
A+ |
| 143 |
|
Edwardo Morlan |
|
RHP |
|
Among the top RP in the minors - 34.3% K, 6.9% BB; gives
up a lot of extra-base hits |
|
21.9 |
|
TB |
|
AA |
| 144 |
|
Jeremy Hellickson |
|
RHP |
|
A potential No. 4-5; solid command (7.6% BB) and stuff
(23.8% K) - 3.45 FIP last year |
|
20.8 |
|
TB |
|
A |
| 145 |
|
Alan Horne |
|
RHP |
|
Durability will decide if he's No. 5 or reliever; BB%
rose every month from Apr. to Aug. |
|
25.1 |
|
NYY |
|
AA |
| 146 |
|
Max Ramirez |
|
C |
|
Had a .396 wOBA in Kinston and Bakersfield; traded in '06
and '07; OK power hitter |
|
23.3 |
|
TEX |
|
A+ |
| 147 |
|
Drew Stubbs |
|
CF |
|
Couldn't get out of Low-A in full-season debut; big 2nd
half; OK bet to reach bigs still |
|
23.3 |
|
CIN |
|
A |
| 148 |
|
Max Scherzer |
|
RHP |
|
Strong chance he's converted to a reliever; 12.5% BB in
AA to go along with 23.8% K |
|
23.5 |
|
ARI |
|
AA |
| 149 |
|
Jack Egbert |
|
RHP |
|
Numbers are better than Horne's; potential No. 4-5 does
great job limiting hard contact |
|
24.7 |
|
CHW |
|
AA |
| 150 |
|
Colton Willems |
|
RHP |
|
Excellent IsoPA (.085) says something about his ability
to pitch; 12.3% K in '07, though |
|
19.6 |
|
WAS |
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SS |
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