My Personal Top 150 Prospects For 2012

[bradical]

So you have to physically see something to know it's true? I haven't actually seen Stonehenge but I know it's a bunch of large rocks stacked on top of each other because someone that did see it told me about it

While I see where you are going with this, but I think you are missing the point.

There is a difference between telling me there is a large group of rocks stacked on top of each other - and - Stonehenge is the best or better groups of rocks stacked on top of each other compared to another group.

My questioning comes in the individual evaluations of the players and how JP comes to his conclusions for the players abilities and skillset.

 

[bradical]

Collecting baseball cards isn't enough for you ?

I suppose not. But, I don't understand your question. If it was a question.

 

[19braves77]

He cant tell you why a prospect is ranked #119 and not #89 other then he needs a name to fill a list to 130. Take it with a grain of salt....

 

[Jaypers]

He cant tell you why a prospect is ranked #119 and not #89 other then he needs a name to fill a list to 130. Take it with a grain of salt....

I couldn't have said it better myself. Move along, nothing to see here.

 

[miguelcabrera]

who have you been buying?

 

[SydBarrett]

I must say, I do like your list a lot more than I like some of the other ones that have been published. I think you are a bit low on Franklin. I'm also surprised you have Profar that low.

 

[Jedi500]

Would John lamb have ranked over montgomey if he didn't get TJ

 

[Jaypers]

Would John lamb have ranked over montgomey if he didn't get TJ

I can't speculate on that, as we don't know what kinds of numbers he would have put up, which does play a part.

 

[Keyser Soze]

J.P. -

What are your thoughts on Purke? I see you have him at 100. He was, at one point, thought to be the potential #1 overall pick, then battled injuries all year but took a battery of tests that revealed no structural damage, yet no one talks about him.

 

[Jaypers]

J.P. -

What are your thoughts on Purke? I see you have him at 100. He was, at one point, thought to be the potential #1 overall pick, then battled injuries all year but took a battery of tests that revealed no structural damage, yet no one talks about him.

When he's healthy, he pitches in the mid-90's and has a good slider. In instructs, his FB wasn't quite as fast and he threw across his body, making his pitches flatten out. I'm looking forward to seeing how he does for Potomac this year.

 

[Weimer]

Thanks for the time and effort you put in making this list.

Also, you outbid me at the last second on the Archie Bradley auto last night that you won for $26. :twisted:

 

[exigussrex]

Speaking of Bradley, what do you think of him? I noticed you placed him a little higher on your list than he is on most lists. I was able to snag two of his autos and a leaf valiant player edition before his prices began rising. Looks like he is getting more popular.

 

[Jaypers]

Speaking of Bradley, what do you think of him? I noticed you placed him a little higher on your list than he is on most lists. I was able to snag two of his autos and a leaf valiant player edition before his prices began rising. Looks like he is getting more popular.

I think if he pans out, in a few years he could be a # 2, possibly even # 1 SP.

 

[chompsmcgee]

Nice list, JP. Your work is appreciated.

 

[carrsallstars]

Nice list. Very helpful. My angle on prospects is drafting them for fantasy baseball keeper leagues.

I thought the following might be low: Pomeranz, Hutchison, Harvey, Grant Green.

And the following might be high: Skaggs (though I love him), Singleton.

Both Gyorko and Erlin seemed very low compared with other sources and their production last year. I feel like Erlin's upside is limited but also that he is a near lock for an MLB rotation.

I also thought you nailed some toughies like Nick Franklin, Casey Kelley.

Betances was reasonably placed only 60 spots higher than on one of the other lists here on FCB.

Just curious- how much did Rizzo and Odorizzi drop for you from any lists you made last year? I don't see how so many people are down on RIzzo's slow MLB start- that is a fairly common MLB debut I think. Odorizzi- I was never super big on but it seemed everybody was all over him last year and now nobody wants to touch him. Archer sank like a stone from last year also...

 

[PeteD]

#110 Drew Hutchison RHP — Toronto Blue Jays

Only one that I really disagree with. Should be in top 100 imho.

 

[thefasterblade]

Thanks for the list JP. I'd like a little something extra on the list. Your own personal touch of players you feel cannot miss or that you personally put you stamp on. I don't collect cards, so my interest here is just in abilities.

 

[Jaypers]

Thanks for the list JP. I'd like a little something extra on the list. Your own personal touch of players you feel cannot miss or that you personally put you stamp on. I don't collect cards, so my interest here is just in abilities.

As I do prospect, it could make it harder for me to purchase cards of those who I'm especially high on.

 

[thefasterblade]

Thanks for the list JP. I'd like a little something extra on the list. Your own personal touch of players you feel cannot miss or that you personally put you stamp on. I don't collect cards, so my interest here is just in abilities.

As I do prospect, it could make it harder for me to purchase cards of those who I'm especially high on.

No problem. Thanks anyway.