BA's Organizational Top 10 Prospects List Official Thread (ALL 30 TEAMS)

[excel_B]

No Lipka in top ten?

 

[Jimmy Graham]

BA's Organizational Top 10 Prospects List Official Thread (TODAY - BRAVES)

Surprised graham is ranked above gilmartin and sims

 

[brianga26]

No Lipka in top ten?

Lipka has pretty much disappeared. My friend worked with him this past off season coaching him on his hitting etc.. working with him on his presentation in the box.. While he saw a slight raise in his average, he has looked lost on the field and at the dish

 

[Jaypers]

No Rob Brantly?

TOP TEN
PROSPECTS
1. Jose Fernandez, rhp
2. Christian Yelich, of
3. Andrew Heaney, lhp
4. Jake Marisnick, of
5. Marcell Ozuna, of
6. Justin Nicolino, lhp
7. Adeiny Hechavarria, ss
8. Jose Urena, rhp
9. J.T. Realmuto, c
10. Adam Conley, lhp

BEST
TOOLS
Best Hitter for Average Christian Yelich
Best Power Hitter Marcell Ozuna
Best Strike Zone Discipline Jake Smolinski
Fastest Baserunner Kevin Mattison
Best Athlete Jake Marisnick
Best Fastball Jose Fernandez
Best Curveball Jose Fernandez
Best Slider Andrew Heaney
Best Changeup Justin Nicolino
Best Control Justin Nicolino
Best Defensive Catcher J.T. Realmuto
Best Defensive Infielder Adeiny Hechavarria
Best Infield Arm Yordy Cabrera
Best Defensive OF Jake Marisnick
Best Outfield Arm Marcell Ozuna

PROJECTED 2016
LINEUP
Catcher J.T. Realmuto
First Base Logan Morrison
Second Base Avery Romero
Third Base Derek Dietrich
Shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria
Left Field Christian Yelich
Center Field Jake Marisnick
Right Field Giancarlo Stanton
No. 1 Starter Jose Fernandez
No. 2 Starter Andrew Heaney
No. 3 Starter Justin Nicolino
No. 4 Starter Nathan Eovaldi
No. 5 Starter Jacob Turner
Closer A.J. Ramos

 

[Jaypers]

I'm obviously biased, but I believe Fulmer should have been higher.


TOP TEN
PROSPECTS
1. Zack Wheeler, rhp
2. Gavin Cecchini, ss
3. Brandon Nimmo, of
4. Luis Mateo, rhp
5. Rafael Montero, rhp
6. Wilmer Flores, 3b/2b
7. Michael Fulmer, rhp
8. Jeurys Familia, rhp
9. Domingo Tapia, rhp
10. Cory Mazzoni, rhp

BEST
TOOLS
Best Hitter for Average Wilmer Flores
Best Power Hitter Aderlin Rodriguez
Best Strike Zone Discipline Danny Muno
Fastest Baserunner Alonzo Harris
Best Athlete Bradley Marquez
Best Fastball Domingo Tapia
Best Curveball Zack Wheeler
Best Slider Luis Mateo
Best Changeup Darin Gorski
Best Control Rafael Montero
Best Defensive Catcher Albert Cordero
Best Defensive Infielder Wilfredo Tovar
Best Infield Arm Aderlin Rodriguez
Best Defensive OF Matt den Dekker
Best Outfield Arm Cesar Puello

PROJECTED 2016
LINEUP
Catcher Kevin Plawecki
First Base Ike Davis
Second Base Gavin Cecchini
Third Base David Wright
Shortstop Ruben Tejeda
Left Field Wilmer Flores
Center Field Brandon Nimmo
Right Field Cory Vaughn
No. 1 Starter Zack Wheeler
No. 2 Starter Matt Harvey
No. 3 Starter R.A. Dickey
No. 4 Starter Jon Niese
No. 5 Starter Rafael Montero
Closer Luis Mateo

 

[BBCgalaxee]

Re: BA's Organizational Top 10 Prospects List Official Thread (TODAY - METS)

"dickey, 2016 & mets" should never be used in the same sentence.

fulmer should be much higher

 

[ballerskrip]

The thing that stands out to me on those two lists are that Andrew Heaney, who prospectors are sleeping on, is ranked ahead of a BUNCH of big name prospects on the Marlins list.

 

[phillyfan0417]

"dickey, 2016 & mets" should never be used in the same sentence.

fulmer should be much higher

Fulmer is all projection. I'm glad he's that low...

 

[Exposfan]

Suprised to see Cecchini ahead of Nimmo. Its the other way for me.

 

[Jaypers]

Suprised to see Cecchini ahead of Nimmo. Its the other way for me.

Zach (ME): Is Cecchini over Nimmo based mostly off of positional value?

Matthew Eddy: Yes, I think that's the biggest reason that SS Gavin Cecchini ranks ahead of CF Brandon Nimmo. No one doubts whether Cecchini can stay up the middle (eihter at SS or 2B), but the jury's still out on Nimmo being able to handle CF. Cecchini also scores very well in terms of general baseball smarts and makeup, the soft factors that make evaluators' hearts sing. Don't worry -- the Mets like Nimmo's work ethic and competitiveness, too.

 

[aaron41984]

Fulmer is all projection. I'm glad he's that low...

But, but, but Baseball America Rankings are ALL Projection! They play favorites. They like Fernandez and hate Fulmer.

 

[Jaypers]

TOP TEN
PROSPECTS
1. Jesse Biddle, lhp
2. Roman Quinn, ss
3. Tommy Joseph, c
4. Jon Pettibone, rhp
5. Adam Morgan, lhp
6. Ethan Martin, rhp
7. Cody Asche, 3b
8. Maikel Franco, 3b
9. Darin Ruf, 1b/of
10. Carlos Tocci, of

BEST
TOOLS
Best Hitter for Average Cody Asche
Best Power Hitter Darin Ruf
Best Strike Zone Discipline Darin Ruf
Fastest Baserunner Roman Quinn
Best Athlete Roman Quinn
Best Fastball Kenny Giles
Best Curveball Jesse Biddle
Best Slider Adam Morgan
Best Changeup Jon Pettibone
Best Control Jon Pettibone
Best Defensive Catcher Sebastian Valle
Best Defensive Infielder Cesar Hernandez
Best Infield Arm Maikel Franco
Best Defensive OF Tyson Gillies
Best Outfield Arm Kyrell Hudson

PROJECTED 2016
LINEUP
Catcher Tommy Joseph
First Base Ryan Howard
Second Base Chase Utley
Third Base Cody Asche
Shortstop Roman Quinn
Left Field Darin Ruf
Center Field Ben Revere
Right Field Domonic Brown
No. 1 Starter Cole Hamels
No. 2 Starter Cliff Lee
No. 3 Starter Roy Halladay
No. 4 Starter Jesse Biddle
No. 5 Starter Jonathan Pettibone
Closer Jonathan Papelbon

 

[Bob Loblaw]

Wow. I've never seen so much love for Quinn.

Not a fan of the lack of love for Asche. Agree with most of the others. Mr. Colvin and Mr. Valle have dropped off the radar...

 

[Jaypers]

I've read quite a few good things about Shane Watson, so I'm a bit surprised he missed out. He'll be one of my chat questions.

 

[BBCgalaxee]

Re: BA's Organizational Top 10 Prospects List Official Thread (TODAY - PHILLIES)

LOOOOOOVE tommy joseph being so highly ranked.

This will be one of those rare times when his eee auto will be very pricey over his bc auto (eee base auto is "ssp" /99)

 

[fsulevine]

What are the thoughts on Tyler Cloyd? Was he not included because he cracked the Big Leagues late last season, or do they just not have any love for him (or has he been traded in the off-season and I wasn't aware of it)? I do notice they do not have him in the projected starting 5 come 2016.

 

[Jaypers]

What are the thoughts on Tyler Cloyd? Was he not included because he cracked the Big Leagues late last season, or do they just not have any love for him (or has he been traded in the off-season and I wasn't aware of it)? I do notice they do not have him in the projected starting 5 come 2016.

Probably projects as a #5 SP or a RP.

 

[fsulevine]

Interesting... While I am not an expert, I see him being a lot like Greg Maddux. Nothing about him really stands out at this time other than he gets people out and wins games. Not a strikeout guy for sure. But unlike many young pitchers that can throw 98, Cloyd I believe is a pitcher, not a thrower. Changes speeds, keeps the ball down, and is seemingly always around the plate. Thank you for the info.

 

[daveyou]

BA's Organizational Top 10 Prospects List Official Thread (TODAY - PHILLIES)

where would larry greene be at current rankings? 11-15? 16-20? 21+?

i saw very similar numbers for low A between greene and nimmo..similar age, 1st rd picks..and yet Nimmo is #3 for the Mets and Greene not in top 10..

Does that say more about how weak the Mets system is or all about potential? Phillies system that good?

Just my own curiosity..

Dave

 

[Jaypers]

where would larry greene be at current rankings? 11-15? 16-20? 21+?

i saw very similar numbers for low A between greene and nimmo..similar age, 1st rd picks..and yet Nimmo is #3 for the Mets and Greene not in top 10..

Does that say more about how weak the Mets system is or all about potential? Phillies system that good?

Just my own curiosity..

Dave

From today's chat:

Matt Forman: A number of questions on Larry Greene, and I'll hope to address them in one response... Larry Greene narrowly missed the Top 10, and he was in consideration throughout the process for one of the spots. In fact, I'll give away this one spoiler: Greene ranks as Philadelphia's No. 11 prospect. Greene didn't post gaudy numbers in his professional debut for short-season Williamsport, batting .270/.373/.381 in 257 at-bats. A football player in his prep days, Greene didn't properly prepare himself physically for the demands of professional baseball last spring, and he needed the early portion of the season to better condition his body. Accordingly, he got off to a slow start. But he did make progress throughout the year, and he still has tools that scouts get excited about. He's still a prospect. Greene's best tool is his raw power, and though it didn't translate to game action, it's still in there, trust me — I saw Greene put on a batting practice display in late July that made the ballpark look too small. He's an average runner with an average arm, and though he's still learning to play outfield, he moves well for his size. Greene struck out 78 times in 70 gams, but he's not a free swinger. He also walked 41 times, and is unafraid to work deep counts, but he'd be better off being selectively more aggressive. He needs to learn which pitches he can drive.