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Today: LAA, LAD & MIA
Los Angeles Angels
1. Jo Adell, OF
Analysis: After leading all high schoolers in home runs, Adell popped 5 more in his pro debut and hit .325 in 49 contests. His current production and high ceiling make him an easy choice for #1 in the system
2. Jahmai Jones, OF
Analysis: Jones smacked 50 extra base hits in 2017 and his toolsy profile is much to be desired
3. Griffin Canning, RHP
Analysis: Usually changeups are the hardest pitches for a hurler to master. Canning on the other hand has a well above average one to go along with above average secondary pitches and mid 90s heat
4. Brandon Marsh, OF
Analysis: In 39 games, Marsh hit .350 which included 22 extra base hits, 44 RBI and 10 stolen bases
5. Jaime Barria, RHP
Analysis: He pitched well in the hitter friendly PCL and didn’t walk too many and as a 21 year old, that’s quite impressive
6. Leonardo Rivas, SS
Analysis: In 61 games, Rivas had more walks (59) than strikeouts (44) while hitting .286 and stealing 19 bags along the way. He’s a dynamic middle infielder with some flare
7. Matt Thaiss, 1B
Analysis: Thaiss racked up the strikeouts (109), but when you have more walks (77) than RBI (73), it shows you’re still providing impeccable value
8. Taylor Ward, C
Analysis: Ward is never going to hit for power, but his defensive tools are undeniable. He also cut down on the whiffs with his time at Mobile
9. David Fletcher, SS
Analysis: In a weak Angels system, this future utility infielder makes the cut. There’s some nice tools here
10. Jose Soriano, RHP
Analysis: This youngster walked his fair share of hitters, but he’s a ground ball pitcher with advanced mechanics and a live fastball that should play well at the higher levels
Los Angeles Dodgers
1. Walker Buehler, RHP
Analysis: Buehler had an excellent season since coming off of Tommy John surgery and even went from High-A to the bigs
2. Alex Verdugo, OF
Analysis: To say that Verdugo’s season was good is an understatement. He had more walks (52) than strikeouts (50) while hitting .314 in the PCL, earning him a promotion to the show
3. Yadier Alvarez, RHP
Analysis: Alvarez got smacked around in the hitter friendly CAL League, but his makeup and advanced mechanics leaves him with a potential #2 starter ceiling
4. Keibert Ruiz, C
Analysis: As a 19 year old catcher across two levels, Ruiz hit .316 in 101 games. There’s also optimism that he will tap into some power as he grows
5. Jeren Kendall, OF
Analysis: The athleticism and speed in undeniable. Kendall won’t ever hit for average, but there’s pop in that bat. All he has to do is improve his pitch recognition. He can be a free swinger at times, leading to more strikeouts
6. Dustin May, RHP
Analysis: There’s a lot to like about a youngster that strikes people out, throws ground balls and has above average control
7. Mitchell White, RHP
Analysis: The 31 walks in only 73.2 innings are troubling, but when opponents only hit .172 and you generate ground balls, there’s room for optimism
8. Yusniel Diaz, OF
Analysis: Diaz had a fantastic year by amassing 37 extra base hits in only 114 contests while drawing 45 walks
9. Edwin Rios, 3B/1B
Analysis: There’s a ton of pop in this kid’s bat as he racked up 58 extra base hits good for a .309 average and .533 slugging
10. Starling Heredia, OF
Analysis: Heredia struggled in his first attempt at Low-A, but his ceiling is off the charts. As a 6’2” 200 lb. 18 year old, there’s room for growth as he smacked 30 extra base hits and stole 10 bases in 52 contests
Miami Marlins
1. Brian Anderson, 3B
Analysis: Give me a patient hitter that has plenty of pop any day of the year, to go along with a cannon of an arm at the hot corner
2. Braxton Garrett, LHP
Analysis: When he’s healthy, Garrett is as good as they come. We’ll have to wait until late 2018, possibly 2019 to see Garrett in action again, but the ace ceiling is definitely there
3. Dillon Peters, LHP
Analysis: Give me a lefty that strikes out folks and keeps the ball in the yard any day. He’s most likely a reliever going forward, but he’s a no doubt full-time big leaguer next year
4. Merandy Gonzalez, RHP
Analysis: He’s still figuring out the changeup, but his current arsenal was good enough for a 0.97 WHIP in 130.1 innings
5. Trevor Rogers, LHP
Analysis: There’s no doubt Rogers displays good movement on his heater, but with his 6’6” frame and the Marlins track record of drafting pitchers, scouts are skeptical
6. James Nelson, 3B
Analysis: Nelson showed loud tools with Greensboro, including 31 doubles and advanced defensive skills
7. Trevor Richards, RHP
Analysis: He doesn’t have a high ceiling, but this guy throws strikes consistently, strikes plenty of hitters out and keeps the ball in the yard
8. Brian Miller, OF
Analysis: You can’t go wrong with a fundamentally sound center fielder that hits .322 and had just as many stolen bases (21) as walks (23)
9. Brayan Hernandez, OF
Analysis: Hernandez is solid across the board and he hits the ball to all fields. Can’t go wrong with that
10. Tyler Kolek, RHP
Analysis: His return from Tommy John surgery was ugly, with 14 walks in only 3.2 innings, but you can’t count Kolek out just yet. This season will be big for him
Los Angeles Angels
1. Jo Adell, OF
Analysis: After leading all high schoolers in home runs, Adell popped 5 more in his pro debut and hit .325 in 49 contests. His current production and high ceiling make him an easy choice for #1 in the system
2. Jahmai Jones, OF
Analysis: Jones smacked 50 extra base hits in 2017 and his toolsy profile is much to be desired
3. Griffin Canning, RHP
Analysis: Usually changeups are the hardest pitches for a hurler to master. Canning on the other hand has a well above average one to go along with above average secondary pitches and mid 90s heat
4. Brandon Marsh, OF
Analysis: In 39 games, Marsh hit .350 which included 22 extra base hits, 44 RBI and 10 stolen bases
5. Jaime Barria, RHP
Analysis: He pitched well in the hitter friendly PCL and didn’t walk too many and as a 21 year old, that’s quite impressive
6. Leonardo Rivas, SS
Analysis: In 61 games, Rivas had more walks (59) than strikeouts (44) while hitting .286 and stealing 19 bags along the way. He’s a dynamic middle infielder with some flare
7. Matt Thaiss, 1B
Analysis: Thaiss racked up the strikeouts (109), but when you have more walks (77) than RBI (73), it shows you’re still providing impeccable value
8. Taylor Ward, C
Analysis: Ward is never going to hit for power, but his defensive tools are undeniable. He also cut down on the whiffs with his time at Mobile
9. David Fletcher, SS
Analysis: In a weak Angels system, this future utility infielder makes the cut. There’s some nice tools here
10. Jose Soriano, RHP
Analysis: This youngster walked his fair share of hitters, but he’s a ground ball pitcher with advanced mechanics and a live fastball that should play well at the higher levels
Los Angeles Dodgers
1. Walker Buehler, RHP
Analysis: Buehler had an excellent season since coming off of Tommy John surgery and even went from High-A to the bigs
2. Alex Verdugo, OF
Analysis: To say that Verdugo’s season was good is an understatement. He had more walks (52) than strikeouts (50) while hitting .314 in the PCL, earning him a promotion to the show
3. Yadier Alvarez, RHP
Analysis: Alvarez got smacked around in the hitter friendly CAL League, but his makeup and advanced mechanics leaves him with a potential #2 starter ceiling
4. Keibert Ruiz, C
Analysis: As a 19 year old catcher across two levels, Ruiz hit .316 in 101 games. There’s also optimism that he will tap into some power as he grows
5. Jeren Kendall, OF
Analysis: The athleticism and speed in undeniable. Kendall won’t ever hit for average, but there’s pop in that bat. All he has to do is improve his pitch recognition. He can be a free swinger at times, leading to more strikeouts
6. Dustin May, RHP
Analysis: There’s a lot to like about a youngster that strikes people out, throws ground balls and has above average control
7. Mitchell White, RHP
Analysis: The 31 walks in only 73.2 innings are troubling, but when opponents only hit .172 and you generate ground balls, there’s room for optimism
8. Yusniel Diaz, OF
Analysis: Diaz had a fantastic year by amassing 37 extra base hits in only 114 contests while drawing 45 walks
9. Edwin Rios, 3B/1B
Analysis: There’s a ton of pop in this kid’s bat as he racked up 58 extra base hits good for a .309 average and .533 slugging
10. Starling Heredia, OF
Analysis: Heredia struggled in his first attempt at Low-A, but his ceiling is off the charts. As a 6’2” 200 lb. 18 year old, there’s room for growth as he smacked 30 extra base hits and stole 10 bases in 52 contests
Miami Marlins
1. Brian Anderson, 3B
Analysis: Give me a patient hitter that has plenty of pop any day of the year, to go along with a cannon of an arm at the hot corner
2. Braxton Garrett, LHP
Analysis: When he’s healthy, Garrett is as good as they come. We’ll have to wait until late 2018, possibly 2019 to see Garrett in action again, but the ace ceiling is definitely there
3. Dillon Peters, LHP
Analysis: Give me a lefty that strikes out folks and keeps the ball in the yard any day. He’s most likely a reliever going forward, but he’s a no doubt full-time big leaguer next year
4. Merandy Gonzalez, RHP
Analysis: He’s still figuring out the changeup, but his current arsenal was good enough for a 0.97 WHIP in 130.1 innings
5. Trevor Rogers, LHP
Analysis: There’s no doubt Rogers displays good movement on his heater, but with his 6’6” frame and the Marlins track record of drafting pitchers, scouts are skeptical
6. James Nelson, 3B
Analysis: Nelson showed loud tools with Greensboro, including 31 doubles and advanced defensive skills
7. Trevor Richards, RHP
Analysis: He doesn’t have a high ceiling, but this guy throws strikes consistently, strikes plenty of hitters out and keeps the ball in the yard
8. Brian Miller, OF
Analysis: You can’t go wrong with a fundamentally sound center fielder that hits .322 and had just as many stolen bases (21) as walks (23)
9. Brayan Hernandez, OF
Analysis: Hernandez is solid across the board and he hits the ball to all fields. Can’t go wrong with that
10. Tyler Kolek, RHP
Analysis: His return from Tommy John surgery was ugly, with 14 walks in only 3.2 innings, but you can’t count Kolek out just yet. This season will be big for him