Baseball America's 2014 Organizational Top 10 Prospects Thread (Today - AL WEST)

[sheetskout]

Didn't realize Crick was that good.Have an autograph somewhere.

Crick is about all they have. Remember, that system is pretty weak. Crick is top 50 to me but outside the top 20 in my opinion.

 

[CubsfanP]

A few observations.

* Mike Olt not on the Cubs list.

That's how good the Cubs system is

 

[SINFULONE]

Crick is about all they have. Remember, that system is pretty weak. Crick is top 50 to me but outside the top 20 in my opinion.

I don't follow prospects like I used to.So I shouldn't expect to see Villalona in SF anytime soon (kidding of course)?

 

[dano7]

Looking forward to the American League!
DANNY

 

[Jaypers]

I haven't gotten my issue containing the AL East Top 10 lists yet, but the Yankees' list has just been posted on their site.

Shocked that DePaula and Austin didn't make it.

YANKEES TOP 10 PROSPECTS
1. Gary Sanchez, c
2. Slade Heathcott, of
3. Mason Williams, of
4. J.R. Murphy, c
5. Eric Jagielo, 3b
6. Aaron Judge, of
7. Ian Clarkin, lhp
8. Greg Bird, 1b
9. Luis Severino, rhp
10. Gosuke Katoh, 2b

BEST TOOLS
Best Hitter for Average Greg Bird
Best Power Hitter Gary Sanchez
Best Strike-Zone Discipline Greg Bird
Fastest Baserunner Mason Williams
Best Athlete Mason Williams
Best Fastball Jose Ramirez
Best Curveball Nik Turley
Best Slider Mark Montgomery
Best Changeup Jose Ramirez
Best Control Vidal Nuno
Best Defensive Catcher J.R. Murphy
Best Defensive Infielder Cito Culver
Best Infield Arm Cito Culver
Best Defensive Outfielder Mason Williams
Best Outfield Arm Slade Heathcott

 

[D-Lite]

Shocked that DePaula and Austin didn't make it.

I'm equally shocked they had Bird even ranked, though behind 3 draft picks from last year, one of whom has yet to play an inning.
Lot of talent that is off that list due to injury with Austin, Banuelos, and Hensley not making the cut. Having Severino on there impressed me. That may be the best arm in the system.

 

[jbone17]

I too was shocked about the omissions of Austin and De Paula. I know Tyler Austin had an injury plagued 2013, but now he a.) Has a definite position and b.) How could BA ignore his potential power? I am pretty shocked about De Paula because his arsenal is the real deal. Sure, his control faltered a bit at times, but it is hard to ignore his K/IP rate. Seeing Greg Bird on this list shocked me because it is very uncharacteristic of BA to go with production over ceiling. Leaving Jose Ramirez off this list was wrong. I know Severino has a higher ceiling, but Ramirez has one of the best changeups you will ever see.

 

[ballerskrip]

What is the word on Jose Campos? Guy was a world beater, and now don't hear anything about him.

 

[Jaypers]

What is the word on Jose Campos? Guy was a world beater, and now don't hear anything about him.

labambasaurus (everywhere): campos seems to have taken quite a tumble. is the elite upside still there? are we just unsure about his ability to stay healthy? what do you see from him in the future?

Josh Norris: I don’t think there’s elite upside, but he still has a chance as a starter. It’s very difficult to gauge his future after his very limited workload this season. Next year will be a good test, but he has a clean, repeatable delivery and a three-pitch mix that includes a FB up to 95.

 

[bmp1971]

labambasaurus (everywhere): campos seems to have taken quite a tumble. is the elite upside still there? are we just unsure about his ability to stay healthy? what do you see from him in the future?

Josh Norris: I don’t think there’s elite upside, but he still has a chance as a starter. It’s very difficult to gauge his future after his very limited workload this season. Next year will be a good test, but he has a clean, repeatable delivery and a three-pitch mix that includes a FB up to 95.

Looks like I'll need to hold these til summer or later then?

 

[Jaypers]

And here's my team. I miss the days when this was considered a stacked system.

I can't for the life of me figure out why Stanek missed.

RAYS TOP 10 PROSPECTS
1. Jake Odorizzi, rhp
2. Hak-Ju Lee, ss
3. Taylor Guerrieri, rhp
4. Enny Romero, lhp
5. Alex Colome, rhp
6. Andrew Toles, of
7. Nick Ciuffo, c
8. Ryan Brett, 2b
9. Tim Beckham, ss/2b
10. Kevin Kiermaier, c

BEST TOOLS
Best Hitter for Average Andrew Toles
Best Power Hitter Jeff Malm
Best Strike-Zone Discipline Vince Belnome
Fastest Baserunner Andrew Toles
Best Athlete Andrew Toles
Best Fastball Ryne Stanek
Best Curveball Taylor Guerrieri
Best Slider Enny Romero
Best Changeup Mike Montgomery
Best Control Dylan Floro
Best Defensive Catcher Justin O’Conner
Best Defensive Infielder Hak-Ju Lee
Best Infield Arm Tim Beckham
Best Defensive Outfielder Kevin Kiermaier
Best Outfield Arm Kevin Kiermaier

 

[bmp1971]

And here's my team. I miss the days when this was considered a stacked system.

I can't for the life of me figure out why Stanek missed.

RAYS TOP 10 PROSPECTS
1. Jake Odorizzi, rhp
2. Hak-Ju Lee, ss
3. Taylor Guerrieri, rhp
4. Enny Romero, lhp
5. Alex Colome, rhp
6. Andrew Toles, of
7. Nick Ciuffo, c
8. Ryan Brett, 2b
9. Tim Beckham, ss/2b
10. Kevin Kiermaier, c

BEST TOOLS
Best Hitter for Average Andrew Toles
Best Power Hitter Jeff Malm
Best Strike-Zone Discipline Vince Belnome
Fastest Baserunner Andrew Toles
Best Athlete Andrew Toles
Best Fastball Ryne Stanek
Best Curveball Taylor Guerrieri
Best Slider Enny Romero
Best Changeup Mike Montgomery
Best Control Dylan Floro
Best Defensive Catcher Justin O’Conner
Best Defensive Infielder Hak-Ju Lee
Best Infield Arm Tim Beckham
Best Defensive Outfielder Kevin Kiermaier
Best Outfield Arm Kevin Kiermaier

Thanks for posting, as always.

Do you agree with their rankings?

I'm surprised no mention of Snell, Martin, Hager, or Sale.

I need to get my Odorizzi gold RC auto graded and am now considering the Toles magenta BCP ref /35, as well as a few Guerrieri autos.

Few of those top 10 guys in cards I have here: https://picasaweb.google.com/108452...&authkey=Gv1sRgCN3VrYiSpqW6Xg&feat=directlink

 

[Jaypers]

Do you agree with their rankings?

No. Besides Stanek's omission, Bill Ballew definitely overrated Beckham, who many believe is a non-prospect now. In addition, Lee missed virtually the entire season, yet somehow rose two spots since last year?

 

[CatdaddysCards]

Good to see TG and Romero high on there. Slightly invested in Romero and well invested in TG.

 

[CatdaddysCards]

My most recent TG sub.

 

[bmp1971]

No. Besides Stanek's omission, Bill Ballew definitely overrated Beckham, who many believe is a non-prospect now. In addition, Lee missed virtually the entire season, yet somehow rose two spots since last year?

What's the word on Josh Sale? Did they suspend him the whole year?? (I don't keep up too much on the Rays prospects.)

I remember reading Martin was their top defensive infielder last year and read that he has some power to boot.

 

[Jaypers]

Last I heard, Sale was suspended indefinitely.

 

[Jaypers]

BLUE JAYS TOP 10 PROSPECTS
1. Aaron Sanchez, rhp
2. Marcus Stroman, rhp
3. D.J. Davis, of
4. Mitch Nay, 3b
5. Franklin Barreto, ss
6. Daniel Norris, lhp
7. Roberto Osuna, rhp
8. Alberto Tirado, rhp
9. Dawel Lugo, ss
10. Sean Nolin, lhp

BEST TOOLS
Best Hitter for Average Kevin Pillar
Best Power Hitter Rowdy Tellez
Best Strike-Zone Discipline Mitch Nay
Fastest Baserunner D.J. Davis
Best Athlete D.J. Davis
Best Fastball Aaron Sanchez
Best Curveball Aaron Sanchez
Best Slider Marcus Stroman
Best Changeup Sean Nolin
Best Control Roberto Osuna
Best Defensive Catcher A.J. Jimenez
Best Defensive Infielder Jonathan Berti
Best Infield Arm Dawel Lugo
Best Defensive Outfielder Kenny Wilson
Best Outfield Arm Jesus Gonzalez

 

[Jaypers]

RED SOX TOP 10 PROSPECTS
1. Xander Bogaerts, ss/3b
2. Henry Owens, lhp
3. Jackie Bradley, of
4. Allen Webster, rhp
5. Blake Swihart, c
6. Garin Cecchini, 3b
7. Mookie Betts, 2b
8. Brandon Workman, rhp
9. Matt Barnes, rhp
10. Trey Ball, lhp

BEST TOOLS
Best Hitter for Average Garin Cecchini
Best Power Hitter Xander Bogaerts
Best Strike-Zone Discipline Garin Cecchini
Fastest Baserunner Bryan Hudson
Best Athlete Mookie Betts
Best Fastball Matt Barnes
Best Curveball Brandon Workman
Best Slider Allen Webster
Best Changeup Henry Owens
Best Control Brandon Workman
Best Defensive Catcher Christian Vazquez
Best Defensive Infielder Deven Marrero
Best Infield Arm Deven Marrero
Best Defensive Outfielder Jackie Bradley
Best Outfield Arm Jackie Bradley

 

[bmp1971]

RED SOX TOP 10 PROSPECTS
1. Xander Bogaerts, ss/3b
2. Henry Owens, lhp
3. Jackie Bradley, of
4. Allen Webster, rhp
5. Blake Swihart, c
6. Garin Cecchini, 3b
7. Mookie Betts, 2b
8. Brandon Workman, rhp
9. Matt Barnes, rhp
10. Trey Ball, lhp

BEST TOOLS
Best Hitter for Average Garin Cecchini
Best Power Hitter Xander Bogaerts
Best Strike-Zone Discipline Garin Cecchini
Fastest Baserunner Bryan Hudson
Best Athlete Mookie Betts
Best Fastball Matt Barnes
Best Curveball Brandon Workman
Best Slider Allen Webster
Best Changeup Henry Owens
Best Control Brandon Workman
Best Defensive Catcher Christian Vazquez
Best Defensive Infielder Deven Marrero
Best Infield Arm Deven Marrero
Best Defensive Outfielder Jackie Bradley
Best Outfield Arm Jackie Bradley

Little surprised no sign of Ranaudo or Brentz...

But happy for these: