Another two weeks, another prospect list. This week we have added something new, we are ranking the graduates of the list on their projected rank on this list. Obviously it is not an exact science, but ranking them will help simmer the discussion on the format of the lists and focus more on the content of the lists (risers and fallers). Please note that the list was completed before the recent signings of draftees (a la Zuninio), so they will be included in next listing! Without further ado, enjoy!
Rank. Name - POS, Team (Change) Comment
1. Jurickson Profar – SS, TEX
2. Trevor Bauer – SP, ARI (+1)
-Major league debut this past week gives him the slight edge over the younger Bundy
3. Dylan Bundy – SP, BAL (-1)
4. Wil Myers – OF, KC
5. Gerrit Cole – SP, PIT
6. Oscar Taveras – OF, STL (+2)
7. Travis d’Arnaud – C, TOR
-Recently injured and out 6-8 weeks, if there is a setback he will be removed from the list and onto the INJ section
8. Taijuan Walker – SP, SEA (-2)
9. Jameson Taillon – SP, PIT
10. Danny Hultzen – SP, SEA
11. Zack Wheeler – SP, NYM
12. Billy Hamilton – 2B/SS, CIN (+6)
-Continues to hit, and combined with his 96 SB this season just makes people wonder, where’s the ceiling?
13. Shelby Miller – SP, STL (-3)
-Rumors are that the industry is more worried than originally thought. Cause for serious concern?
14. Francisco Lindor – SS, CLE (-5)
-His hitting has cooled a bit and he’s started falling because of that
15. Julio Teheran – SP, ATL
16. Manny Machado – SS, BAL
17. Anthony Rizzo – 1B, CHC
18. Jose Fernandez – SP, MIA
19. Anthony Rendon – 3B, WAS
20. Nick Castellanos – 3B, DET
21. Tyler Skaggs - SP, ARI
22. Xander Bogaerts – SS, BOS (+8)
-Starting to climb once again. Could begin next season top 5. Tip of the cap to MHz.
23. Carlos Correa – SS, HOU
24. George Springer – OF, HOU
25. Christian Yelich – OF, MIA
26. Jake Odorizzi – SP, KC
-When will he get the call?
27. Nolan Arenado – 3B, COL (-5)
-Will he or Story be the better prospect in Colorado’s system by the end of the year?
28. Carlos Martinez – SP, STL
29. Miguel Sano – 3B, MIN
30. Jonathan Singleton – 1B, HOU
-His power is his biggest question mark. Will he be a 25 HR guy or a 35 HR guy?
31. Archie Bradley – SP, ARI
32. Byron Buxton – OF, MIN
-Started off pretty bad so far. Will the hit tool and power come around to complete him as a player?
33. Nick Franklin – SS, SEA
34. Gary Sanchez - C, NYY
35. Jacob Turner – SP, DET
36. Matt Barnes – SP, BOS
-When does the “polish” from college stop mattering and talent/skill kick in?
37. Bubba Starling – OF, KC
38. Jake Marisnick – OF, TOR (-9)
-Begs the question of Gose’s “tools” vs. Marisnick’s “skills”. Which one is better long term?
39. Kolten Wong – 2B, STL
40. Javier Baez – SS, CHC
41. Noah Syndergaard – SP, TOR
42. Trevor Story – SS, COL
43. Jean Segura – 2B/SS, LAA
44. Yasmani Grandal – C, SD
45. Mike Olt – 3B, TEX
46. James Paxton – SP, SEA
47. Anthony Gose – OF, TOR (+5)
48. Aaron Sanchez – SP, TOR
49. Max Fried – SP, SD
50. Eddie Rosario – 2B/3B, MIN
51. Daniel Norris – SP, TOR
52. Matt Harvey – SP, NYM
53. Tyler Austin – 3B, NYY (+18)
-Promoted to Advanced-A a few days ago
54. Kyle Zimmer – SP, KC
55. Starling Marte – OF, PIT (+8)
56. Jedd Gyorko – 2B/3B, SD (+8)
-Can he play 2B if the Padres decide to keep 3B Chase Headley?
57. Rymer Liriano – OF, SD
58. Jesse Biddle — SP, PHI
59. David Dahl – OF, COL (+10)
-I think people were underestimating how good this guy’s tools were and how close he is to Buxton
60. Cory Spangenberg – 3B, SD
61. Jorge Soler – OF, CHC
62. Mason Williams – OF, NYY
63. Cody Buckel — SP, TEX (+7)
64. Brett Jackson – OF, CHC
65. Justin Nicolino – SP, TOR (+7)
66. Robbie Erlin – SP, SD (-18)
67. Gary Brown – OF, SFG
-Starting to heat up again, could we see him in SF for the playoff push?
68. Tony Cingrani – SP, CIN (+6)
-A two pitch pitcher, the biggest key will be if he can establish an average 3rd pitch
69. Michael Choice – OF, OAK
70. Zach Lee – SP, LAD
71. Leonys Martin – OF, TEX
72. Rougned Odor – 2B, TEX (+26)
-Came back from a separated shoulder incredibly quickly
73. Jose Campos – SP, NYY
74. Manny Banuelos – SP, NYY (-24)
-Has not been a good year for Yankees pitchers Banuelos and Betances. Could it be the curse of the Yankees’ pitching development?
75. Taylor Lindsey – 2B, LAA
76. Josh Bell – OF, PIT
-John Sickels noted that he was worried that Bell was not as polished as he was proclaimed to be out of High School
77. Trevor May – SP, PHI (-28)
-Has a 6.34 ERA over his last 10 starts, with 27 BB in 49.2 IP
78. Jackie Bradley Jr. – OF, BOS (+16)
-A bit of a roller coaster ride on him. Potential future leadoff hitter?
79. Hak-Ju Lee – SS, TB
-Which Hak-Ju Lee is real, the .330 BA one or the .250 one?
80. Yordano Ventura – SP, KC (+9)
81. Matt Davidson – 3B , ARI
82. Taylor Jungmann – SP, MIL
83. Brad Peacock – SP, OAK (-18)
84. Wilmer Flores – 3B, NYM (+7)
85. Michael Wacha – SP, STL (+16)
86. Mikie Mahtook – OF, TB
87. Alen Hanson – 2B/SS, PIT (+14)
-Unlikely to stick at SS, but could make a good 2B in the future for the Pirates
88. Derek Norris – C, OAK (+18)
89. Tyrell Jenkins – SP, STL
90. Austin Hedges – C, SD
91. Tyler Thornburg – SP, MIL
92. Taylor Guerrieri – SP, TB (-7)
-Could be a future top 25 player in 2013/2014 on the list
93. Martin Perez – SP, TEX (-17)
94. Robert Stephenson – SP, CIN (+7)
-One of my personal favorites, could be a legit star like the top of the 2011 draft if given the right treatment
95. Daniel Corcino – SP, CIN
96. A.J. Cole – SP, OAK (-9)
-Signs are pointing up for the demoted A.J. Cole, his stats have significantly improved
97. Gavin Cecchini – SS, NYM
98. Jeimer Candelario – 3B, CHC (+3)
99. Joey Gallo – 3B, TEX (+2)
-At one point he had 13 BB and 12 at bats
100. Jonathan Schoop – 3B, BAL (-9)
HM: Alex Meyer, Oswaldo Arcia, Nomar Mazara, Tim Wheeler, Henry Rodriguez, Jose Vinicio, Matt Szczur, Ryan Lavarnaway, Joe Ross, Jorge Bonafacio, Tommy Joseph, Josh Sale, Miles Head
Newcomers on the List
Michael Wacha (85), Alen Hanson (87), Robert Stephenson (94), Jeimer Candelario (98), Joey Gallo (99)
Fallers off the List
Garin Cecchini (93), Jed Bradley (96), Nestor Molina (97), Zack Cox (99), Blake Swihart (100)
Graduates (Projected Ranking in Parenthesis)
Bryce Harper (2), Mike Trout (1), Matt Moore (3), Jesus Montero (10), Devin Mesoraco (20), Drew Pomeranz (30), Jarrod Parker (29), Yonder Alonso (52), Randall Delgado (60), Will Middlebrooks (37), Joe Wieland (92), Wilin Rosario (51), Zack Cozart (81), Drew Smyly (91), Lance Lynn (100), Drew Hutchinson (99), Matt Adams (90), Addison Reed (88), Nathan Eovaldi (UR), Andrelton Simmons (71)
Injuries (must be out for season)
Arodys Vizcaino (projected rank of 68)
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Temporary hiatus, apologize to the group. Everyone was a little busy so we didn’t want to publish an unfinished product on here, rather wait the extra two weeks and get it right.
We skipped this bi-weekly update, with all-star breaks and all, we will resume shortly. After the trade deadline as there should be more movement.
So, is the 2-week update cycle on hiatus temporarily or just a thing of the past?
Maybe it’s me because he is on my Dynasty team, but I have high regards on Alen Hanson, he is having a remarkable season! Although Javier Baez has a little more pedigree in regards to a prospect.