2011 Prospect Predictions with your gut (Early May Update)

[mwashuc06]

Made these predictions back in December and looked up my post to see how I stand so far. The work in the parenthesis are updated from today.

1) Zach Lee will emerge as a better prospect than Jamison Taillon or Stetson Allie next year. Tyrell Jenkins will be a close 2nd to Lee. (Lee has already moved past Allie and is knocking on the door on passing Taillon)

2) Bryce Harper will hit about 30-35 HR's but will struggle to hit .270 with 150 K's(Predicted the power)

3)Mike Trout will be in the Angels outfield by July after hitting close to .350 with much improved power in the Texas League. (Trout has better ISO this year, and is hitting over .300, Vernon Wells looks like a bust)

4) Jake Marisnick will become one of the more exciting prospects next season(Might be right here)

5) Matt Lipka will emerge as a top 25 prospect(Not looking good, good speed, zero pop)

6) Shelby Miller will be knocking on the doors for a september call up.(He just might if the cards are out)

7) Zack Wheeler and Jacob Turner go down with major arm injuries(still early, but both looking solid so far)

8) Cito Culver becomes a legit SS prospect(way too early)

9) Hayden Simpson is banished to the pen(ERA over 5, it just may happen down the line)

10) Peter Tago not Tyler Matzek will be the Rockies next top pitching prospect.(Matzek stock is tumbling)

 

[Zymco]

10) Peter Tago not Tyler Matzek will be the Rockies next top pitching prospect.(Matzek stock is tumbling)

What's your hate against Matzek and why is his stock falling? Sure he is struggling with his control, but so far I think he has been pushed up the latter. The kids stuff is amazing, I think some control issues were expected. No ones stock is tumbling and he is the Rockies top prospect. Prospect meaning the most projectable, and highest celling. Still projects out as an ace to me. He's 20.

 

[mwashuc06]

10) Peter Tago not Tyler Matzek will be the Rockies next top pitching prospect.(Matzek stock is tumbling)

What's your hate against Matzek and why is his stock falling? Sure he is struggling with his control, but so far I think he has been pushed up the latter. The kids stuff is amazing, I think some control issues were expected. No ones stock is tumbling and he is the Rockies top prospect. Prospect meaning the most projectable, and highest celling. Still projects out as an ace to me. He's 20.

You didn't read Keith Law's report on Matzek saying he was sitting upper 80's with no control.

 

[Zymco]

10) Peter Tago not Tyler Matzek will be the Rockies next top pitching prospect.(Matzek stock is tumbling)

What's your hate against Matzek and why is his stock falling? Sure he is struggling with his control, but so far I think he has been pushed up the latter. The kids stuff is amazing, I think some control issues were expected. No ones stock is tumbling and he is the Rockies top prospect. Prospect meaning the most projectable, and highest celling. Still projects out as an ace to me. He's 20.

You didn't read Keith Law's report on Matzek saying he was sitting upper 80's with no control.

Nor do I respect Keith Law.

 

[nbailey]

It took real balls to predict Bryce Harper's power.

 

[braden]

Nor do I respect Keith Law.

I can understand why Law rubs people the wrong way but he's one of the most connected and insightful analysts in the business.