Comments on: The Complete Top 100 Prospects List http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2010/02/the-complete-top-100-prospects-list/ Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:43:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Baseball America | Blog | Baseball America Prospects Blog | White Sox’ Mitchell Injured http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2010/02/the-complete-top-100-prospects-list/comment-page-2/#comment-49499 Baseball America | Blog | Baseball America Prospects Blog | White Sox’ Mitchell Injured Sat, 13 Mar 2010 20:55:02 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=7539#comment-49499 [...] State to the 2009 College World Series championship, ranked No. 55 on Baseball America's Top 100 last month and ranked as the White Sox' No. 1 prospect this offseason. He got hurt Friday, [...] [...] State to the 2009 College World Series championship, ranked No. 55 on Baseball America's Top 100 last month and ranked as the White Sox' No. 1 prospect this offseason. He got hurt Friday, [...]

]]> By: Trevor Hellickson http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2010/02/the-complete-top-100-prospects-list/comment-page-2/#comment-48169 Trevor Hellickson Sat, 27 Feb 2010 10:33:20 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=7539#comment-48169 ScoutingBook had a great post and review on this a couple of days ago that says a lot about why different lists get different results. They say a lot of nice things about the BA list. www.scoutingbook.com/blog/baseball-america-releases-ba-top-100-prospects-for-2010-12510 ScoutingBook had a great post and review on this a couple of days ago that says a lot about why different lists get different results. They say a lot of nice things about the BA list.
http://www.scoutingbook.com/bl.....2010-12510

]]> By: Nathan Rode http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2010/02/the-complete-top-100-prospects-list/comment-page-2/#comment-48059 Nathan Rode Fri, 26 Feb 2010 21:18:18 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=7539#comment-48059 Mejia is at No. 56. Mejia is at No. 56.

]]> By: ray http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2010/02/the-complete-top-100-prospects-list/comment-page-2/#comment-48057 ray Fri, 26 Feb 2010 20:20:55 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=7539#comment-48057 Where is Jenrry Mejia? He is only 19 can throw a mid 90's fastball can touch 99-100 mph. Also has an okay curve and good changeup. This guy hates mets prospects. Fernando Martinez at 77 Jenrry Mejia not on the list. Where is Jenrry Mejia? He is only 19 can throw a mid 90's fastball can touch 99-100 mph. Also has an okay curve and good changeup. This guy hates mets prospects. Fernando Martinez at 77 Jenrry Mejia not on the list.

]]> By: big-o-daddy http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2010/02/the-complete-top-100-prospects-list/comment-page-2/#comment-47955 big-o-daddy Fri, 26 Feb 2010 01:07:44 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=7539#comment-47955 I don't understand how you can put kids on the list who have not played a significant amount of innings. especially pitchers.. Tyler Matzak ? over Tyler Skaggs.. I have  seen both  kids over the last 3 years.  They have had several head to head meeting's, (RBI showcase, Jesse Flores All- Star Game and several scout games. ) and Skaggs has out pitched Tyler Matzak everytime. Now look at what the Tyler's have done in the minors. I think the numbers speak for themselves. Angels also have Fabio Martinez. where do you rate him. I don't understand how you can put kids on the list who have not played a significant amount of innings. especially pitchers.. Tyler Matzak ? over Tyler Skaggs.. I have  seen both  kids over the last 3 years.  They have had several head to head meeting's, (RBI showcase, Jesse Flores All- Star Game and several scout games. ) and Skaggs has out pitched Tyler Matzak everytime. Now look at what the Tyler's have done in the minors. I think the numbers speak for themselves. Angels also have Fabio Martinez. where do you rate him.

]]> By: ericb http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2010/02/the-complete-top-100-prospects-list/comment-page-2/#comment-47952 ericb Thu, 25 Feb 2010 22:19:20 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=7539#comment-47952 Apologies -- I now see the disocurse above re: Schafer. Apologies — I now see the disocurse above re: Schafer.

]]> By: ericb http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2010/02/the-complete-top-100-prospects-list/comment-page-2/#comment-47950 ericb Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:57:18 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=7539#comment-47950 Also -- Jordan Schafer?  He has the same skill set he had last year when you guys had him Top 20.  As you know his disastrous '09 was due to a wrist injury.  Still young and good and with the dicey situaiton in the ATL OF (Heyward notwithstanding), not sure why you guys are so sour on him all of a sudden.  Or maybe he simply no longer qualifies for the list? (I would think he would if Gamel still does.) Also — Jordan Schafer?  He has the same skill set he had last year when you guys had him Top 20.  As you know his disastrous '09 was due to a wrist injury.  Still young and good and with the dicey situaiton in the ATL OF (Heyward notwithstanding), not sure why you guys are so sour on him all of a sudden.  Or maybe he simply no longer qualifies for the list? (I would think he would if Gamel still does.)

]]> By: ericb http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2010/02/the-complete-top-100-prospects-list/comment-page-2/#comment-47949 ericb Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:53:57 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=7539#comment-47949 What about Allen Craig??  I don't get why you guys don't seem to think much of him.  Crazy solid numbers in '08 AA (.304/22/85/.867) and '09 AAA (.322/28/83/.921).  Plus, with that crummy 3B situation in StL where they're handing the job to Freese who already failed in the same exact situation last year, Craig could be the answer -- plus has nice position versatility. Also - Dominic Brown: I like his skill set as you guys do but he hasn't really done much to warrant #15?!?  Thanks. What about Allen Craig??  I don't get why you guys don't seem to think much of him.  Crazy solid numbers in '08 AA (.304/22/85/.867) and '09 AAA (.322/28/83/.921).  Plus, with that crummy 3B situation in StL where they're handing the job to Freese who already failed in the same exact situation last year, Craig could be the answer — plus has nice position versatility. Also – Dominic Brown: I like his skill set as you guys do but he hasn't really done much to warrant #15?!?  Thanks.

]]> By: Cory http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2010/02/the-complete-top-100-prospects-list/comment-page-2/#comment-47945 Cory Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:46:51 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=7539#comment-47945 Hey John Manuel, thanks for the insight re:Stewart... appreciate it and I guess I can see where you guys are coming from. Its just hard to imagine that he would be best utilized as possibly a setup man but who knows... anyways thanks for the insight. Hey John Manuel, thanks for the insight re:Stewart… appreciate it and I guess I can see where you guys are coming from. Its just hard to imagine that he would be best utilized as possibly a setup man but who knows… anyways thanks for the insight.

]]> By: mikeyp http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2010/02/the-complete-top-100-prospects-list/comment-page-2/#comment-47906 mikeyp Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:38:36 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=7539#comment-47906 SpecialK - Blue Jays received Mike Taylor who is ranked 29th and traded him for Brett Wallace ranked 27th. Also Travis d'Arnaud came in at 81.  SpecialK – Blue Jays received Mike Taylor who is ranked 29th and traded him for Brett Wallace ranked 27th. Also Travis d'Arnaud came in at 81. 

]]> By: HeavyHitter http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2010/02/the-complete-top-100-prospects-list/comment-page-2/#comment-47904 HeavyHitter Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:32:01 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=7539#comment-47904 Ryan Kelly: They did not forget Wil Myers; he just didn't make the list. Ryan Kelly: They did not forget Wil Myers; he just didn’t make the list.

]]> By: HeavyHitter http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2010/02/the-complete-top-100-prospects-list/comment-page-2/#comment-47899 HeavyHitter Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:35:25 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=7539#comment-47899 Hey Special K, put down the pipe and check out #22 and #25. Hey Special K, put down the pipe and check out #22 and #25.

]]> By: Matt http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2010/02/the-complete-top-100-prospects-list/comment-page-2/#comment-47889 Matt Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:37:17 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=7539#comment-47889 If Yu Darvish was eligible, where would he have ranked?  If Yu Darvish was eligible, where would he have ranked? 

]]> By: Special K http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2010/02/the-complete-top-100-prospects-list/comment-page-2/#comment-47885 Special K Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:14:01 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=7539#comment-47885 No Aroldis Chapman, Ian Desmond or any of the prospects the Jays got in the Halladay trade!?!? No Aroldis Chapman, Ian Desmond or any of the prospects the Jays got in the Halladay trade!?!?

]]> By: Bill http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2010/02/the-complete-top-100-prospects-list/comment-page-2/#comment-47883 Bill Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:26:03 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=7539#comment-47883 Storen at 92? Storen at 92?

]]> By: Ryan Kelley http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2010/02/the-complete-top-100-prospects-list/comment-page-2/#comment-47878 Ryan Kelley Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:49:49 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=7539#comment-47878 1. Wil Myers should be on here. The fact that he isn't can only be explained by his name being forgotten when assembling this list. Adam Moore is a decent catcher, but not where near the talent Myers is. And yes, his position is a question mark, but that didn't stop Montero, Frazier and a slew of others making the top 50. An frankly, with as strong of an arm as he has, and as athletic as he is, it would be hard for me to believe that he couldn't play catchers in the MLB before at least 2 or 3 other catchers on this list. Also, if he's not a known quantity, then why rank Chad James in the top 80, when he hasn't thrown a pitch in the minors. The same goes for Ackley, Miller and a few others, granted both are more talented than James. 2. Reckling could miss any Top 100 list easily-- there's a handful of guys I would put on here before him. I agree with leaving him out, and would even but Fabio or Richards in front of him on a top 200. 3. I like Tom Neal a lot, but Wil Myers, Bobby Borchering, Matt Dominguez, Randall Delgado, Scott Sizemore, Anthony Rizzo, Tyler Flowers, Wilin Rosario, Craig Kimbrel, Wilmer Font and others all deserve to make this list before he does. All and all I think this is a decent list. I like it better than Keith Law's. I think Daryl Jones is overrated, and so is Tabata. There's a good chance Tabata could be a line drive-hitting 25 year old, and if that's the case he's no prospect. 1. Wil Myers should be on here. The fact that he isn't can only be explained by his name being forgotten when assembling this list. Adam Moore is a decent catcher, but not where near the talent Myers is. And yes, his position is a question mark, but that didn't stop Montero, Frazier and a slew of others making the top 50. An frankly, with as strong of an arm as he has, and as athletic as he is, it would be hard for me to believe that he couldn't play catchers in the MLB before at least 2 or 3 other catchers on this list.
Also, if he's not a known quantity, then why rank Chad James in the top 80, when he hasn't thrown a pitch in the minors. The same goes for Ackley, Miller and a few others, granted both are more talented than James.
2. Reckling could miss any Top 100 list easily– there's a handful of guys I would put on here before him. I agree with leaving him out, and would even but Fabio or Richards in front of him on a top 200.
3. I like Tom Neal a lot, but Wil Myers, Bobby Borchering, Matt Dominguez, Randall Delgado, Scott Sizemore, Anthony Rizzo, Tyler Flowers, Wilin Rosario, Craig Kimbrel, Wilmer Font and others all deserve to make this list before he does.
All and all I think this is a decent list. I like it better than Keith Law's. I think Daryl Jones is overrated, and so is Tabata. There's a good chance Tabata could be a line drive-hitting 25 year old, and if that's the case he's no prospect.

]]> By: Paul http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2010/02/the-complete-top-100-prospects-list/comment-page-2/#comment-47865 Paul Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:57:26 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=7539#comment-47865 Re: Mat Gamel - although he has not exceeded 130 ABs, I believe he has lost his rookie eligibility due to service time.  BA is ignoring service time (see opening paragraph) so that's why he's still on the list. Re: Mat Gamel – although he has not exceeded 130 ABs, I believe he has lost his rookie eligibility due to service time.  BA is ignoring service time (see opening paragraph) so that's why he's still on the list.

]]> By: D.J. http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2010/02/the-complete-top-100-prospects-list/comment-page-2/#comment-47862 D.J. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:19:22 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=7539#comment-47862 Maybe jumping the gun here, but where will Edwin Salcedo end up that that the Braves have come to terms and all signs point towards him still being only 18? Maybe jumping the gun here, but where will Edwin Salcedo end up that that the Braves have come to terms and all signs point towards him still being only 18?

]]> By: Eugene http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2010/02/the-complete-top-100-prospects-list/comment-page-2/#comment-47840 Eugene Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:23:08 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=7539#comment-47840 What about Ivan de Jesus?  He should be at least top-100. What about Ivan de Jesus?  He should be at least top-100.

]]> By: sweez http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2010/02/the-complete-top-100-prospects-list/comment-page-2/#comment-47827 sweez Wed, 24 Feb 2010 07:52:19 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=7539#comment-47827 I'm a Rays fan, but Reid Brignac is absurdly high at #54. I don't see how you can rate a guy that high who has no power, no speed, doesn't draw walks, hasn't hit above .300, has repeated AAA twice and is old for a prospect. I'm a Rays fan, but Reid Brignac is absurdly high at #54. I don't see how you can rate a guy that high who has no power, no speed, doesn't draw walks, hasn't hit above .300, has repeated AAA twice and is old for a prospect.

]]> By: Lawyers http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2010/02/the-complete-top-100-prospects-list/comment-page-2/#comment-47817 Lawyers Wed, 24 Feb 2010 07:23:19 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=7539#comment-47817 Dustin Ackley is a pretty good player.. Too bad that he is ranked at 11. I'm sure he will some up the ladder in a short time.. Dustin Ackley is a pretty good player.. Too bad that he is ranked at 11. I'm sure he will some up the ladder in a short time..

]]> By: Michael http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2010/02/the-complete-top-100-prospects-list/comment-page-2/#comment-47777 Michael Wed, 24 Feb 2010 04:43:10 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=7539#comment-47777 Did Jon Niese miss the list just because of his hamstring injury? I think he's generally underestimated. After a terrible start in AAA, Niese had a stretch of 9 starts in Buffalo where he only gave up 7 ER. When he really focuses on his effectiveness as a pitcher and how he uses and commands his pitches, Niese can be a great pitcher, and he will do that and he will be a great pitcher Did Jon Niese miss the list just because of his hamstring injury? I think he's generally underestimated. After a terrible start in AAA, Niese had a stretch of 9 starts in Buffalo where he only gave up 7 ER. When he really focuses on his effectiveness as a pitcher and how he uses and commands his pitches, Niese can be a great pitcher, and he will do that and he will be a great pitcher

]]> By: Sri http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2010/02/the-complete-top-100-prospects-list/comment-page-2/#comment-47770 Sri Wed, 24 Feb 2010 03:38:53 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=7539#comment-47770 All i have to say is if the Mets Prospects were simply on TB or Boston - they'd all be ranked in the top 20. And for petes sake can we stop with the Reid Brignac bandwagon? I mean what does this kid have on you guys that you have been touting him for the past 4 years and all he has done is get progressively worse - okay he has a nice glove - he is nothing more then a future KEVIN ELSTER!   FERNANDO WILL DOMINATE THIS YEAR!! M-E-T-S! METS! METS! METS! All i have to say is if the Mets Prospects were simply on TB or Boston – they'd all be ranked in the top 20. And for petes sake can we stop with the Reid Brignac bandwagon? I mean what does this kid have on you guys that you have been touting him for the past 4 years and all he has done is get progressively worse – okay he has a nice glove – he is nothing more then a future KEVIN ELSTER!
 
FERNANDO WILL DOMINATE THIS YEAR!!

M-E-T-S! METS! METS! METS!

]]> By: Matt http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2010/02/the-complete-top-100-prospects-list/comment-page-2/#comment-47767 Matt Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:16:37 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=7539#comment-47767 Manny Banuelos is the guy highest on my list not on here, but I understand that. He was down the Yankees list a ways. The lack of Borchering on the list surprises me. Looking at team rankings, he's the one I would have expected that wasn't here. On the other hand, Alex White surprises me all the way up at 65. He was 9th on the Indians list. Otherwise not much for shockers and seemed to follow team rankings fairly closely. Did Max Stassi get any consideration? Manny Banuelos is the guy highest on my list not on here, but I understand that. He was down the Yankees list a ways. The lack of Borchering on the list surprises me. Looking at team rankings, he's the one I would have expected that wasn't here. On the other hand, Alex White surprises me all the way up at 65. He was 9th on the Indians list. Otherwise not much for shockers and seemed to follow team rankings fairly closely.
Did Max Stassi get any consideration?

]]> By: Spencer http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2010/02/the-complete-top-100-prospects-list/comment-page-1/#comment-47765 Spencer Wed, 24 Feb 2010 01:08:54 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=7539#comment-47765 really interested to see your take on Donovon Tate --- how long of a ETA would someone of his young skill set be really interested to see your take on Donovon Tate — how long of a ETA would someone of his young skill set be

]]> By: JoJo http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2010/02/the-complete-top-100-prospects-list/comment-page-1/#comment-47761 JoJo Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:41:18 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=7539#comment-47761 If you don't factor in risk and distance from the majors, which guys move up in the list dramatically? Who do you feel has the highest ceiling, even if they may not achieve it? If you don't factor in risk and distance from the majors, which guys move up in the list dramatically? Who do you feel has the highest ceiling, even if they may not achieve it?

]]> By: Thomas Robust http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2010/02/the-complete-top-100-prospects-list/comment-page-1/#comment-47760 Thomas Robust Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:28:11 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=7539#comment-47760 Montero is the best bat in the minors. If you were sure he could stay at catcher with average or even a bit below average defense, would he rank higher? If you were sure he'd have to move to first base (or some other position [right field?]) or be a full time DH where would you place him on this list. Thanks for the great job. Montero is the best bat in the minors.
If you were sure he could stay at catcher with average or even a bit below average defense, would he rank higher?
If you were sure he’d have to move to first base (or some other position [right field?]) or be a full time DH where would you place him on this list.
Thanks for the great job.

]]> By: Matt Bouldin http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2010/02/the-complete-top-100-prospects-list/comment-page-1/#comment-47759 Matt Bouldin Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:20:09 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=7539#comment-47759 How close was Danny Duffy? Three pitch repertoire, good command, and throwing left-handed make him a safe bet to become a mid-rotation starter. It's hard for me to see how a guy like Peter Bourjos makes it over him. How close was Danny Duffy? Three pitch repertoire, good command, and throwing left-handed make him a safe bet to become a mid-rotation starter. It's hard for me to see how a guy like Peter Bourjos makes it over him.

]]> By: Trevor http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2010/02/the-complete-top-100-prospects-list/comment-page-1/#comment-47758 Trevor Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:04:15 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=7539#comment-47758 The one other guy that I had a question about was Brandon Allen, he was top 100 last year I believe, and performed well in AAA. How far off was he from making the list? The one other guy that I had a question about was Brandon Allen, he was top 100 last year I believe, and performed well in AAA. How far off was he from making the list?

]]> By: Jim McMahon http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2010/02/the-complete-top-100-prospects-list/comment-page-1/#comment-47755 Jim McMahon Tue, 23 Feb 2010 22:53:05 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=7539#comment-47755 Oh ok, thanks for clearing that up. I thought once a player hit 130 AB (or 50 IP for that matter) they were no longer rookie-eligible. I didn't realize they had to exceed that. Oh ok, thanks for clearing that up. I thought once a player hit 130 AB (or 50 IP for that matter) they were no longer rookie-eligible. I didn't realize they had to exceed that.

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