Prospects you have high hopes for in 2011

[hail2thevictors]

Dellin Betances-Cashman recently said he may be the best pitching prospect they have ever had

Jesus Montero-Pretty self explanatory, really

Jarrod Parker-He was a guy I met IP in the MWL, and he was just a great kid. I really hope he is back completely healthy, he has some tremendous stuff.

Robbie Erlin-I think he could really make a strong move, potentially into the top 100 for 2012

Daniel Fields-He started in High A(a year removed from high school) as an injury fill in, and stayed there all year. His stats weren't eye popping, but for a kid out of high school to start in High A, that is amazing. Folks are saying even Bryce Harper may start at Low A. I think Fields really has a good year in High A in 2012.

Casey Crosby-In 2009, he pitched in the MWL, for the team I live about 15 minutes from. His stuff is terrific, high 90's fastball, good curve, and solid change-but he has had health issues. Off the field, his personality is an 80 on the 20/80 scale. Got many autographs, and had many great conversations with him. He deserves to be 100% healthy, and if so he will become a top prospect again.

 

[bballcardkid]

How about a few blasts from the past.

Jason Knapp
Kyle Lotzkar

They both came back incredibly strong from surgeries at the end of last season. Both guys should see huge gains if the production remains consistant since they sell for peanuts right now.

 

[All The Hype]

I have many, I'll pick a couple randomly...

Max Kepler - Young, toolsy, very athletic and a ballet background. Hoping he builds on a quality debut and starts to show a bit more power.

Manny Banuelos - Undersized southpaw keeps overwhelming older hitters. Hopefully he will do well enough to be considered for a September call -up. I really hope he finally gets a damn Bowman Chrome.

I'm a Kepler fan as well. It's not just that he's toolsy and athletic, but also that he already has good size and may grow even more being as young as he is.

 

[Brett Keith]

[quote="Brett Keith":l7381jwz]I have many, I'll pick a couple randomly...

Max Kepler - Young, toolsy, very athletic and a ballet background. Hoping he builds on a quality debut and starts to show a bit more power.

Manny Banuelos - Undersized southpaw keeps overwhelming older hitters. Hopefully he will do well enough to be considered for a September call -up. I really hope he finally gets a damn Bowman Chrome.

I'm a Kepler fan as well. It's not just that he's toolsy and athletic, but also that he already has good size and may grow even more being as young as he is.[/quote:l7381jwz]

Yeah, which is one of the big reasons I believe he'll eventually develop plus power. He'll probably end up like 6'5", with solid to plus speed, plus arm; plus he has a smooth, quick swing and shows the ability to make consistent contact and draw some BB's, despite his age and lack of experience against top competition. I could definitely see him developing similarly to Domonic Brown.

 

[All The Hype]

[quote="ALL_THE_HYPE":1lzug4l0][quote="Brett Keith":1lzug4l0]I have many, I'll pick a couple randomly...

Max Kepler - Young, toolsy, very athletic and a ballet background. Hoping he builds on a quality debut and starts to show a bit more power.

Manny Banuelos - Undersized southpaw keeps overwhelming older hitters. Hopefully he will do well enough to be considered for a September call -up. I really hope he finally gets a damn Bowman Chrome.

I'm a Kepler fan as well. It's not just that he's toolsy and athletic, but also that he already has good size and may grow even more being as young as he is.[/quote:1lzug4l0]

Yeah, which is one of the big reasons I believe he'll eventually develop plus power. He'll probably end up like 6'5", with solid to plus speed, plus arm; plus he has a smooth, quick swing and shows the ability to make consistent contact and draw some BB's, despite his age and lack of experience against top competition. I could definitely see him developing similarly to Domonic Brown.[/quote:1lzug4l0]

Funny, that's the exact name I thought of when considering his size and skillset. I definitely like his upside.

 

[TBTwinsFan]

Carlos Peguero.

 

[tm decomposer]

Brad Hand - Marlins left-handed pitcher really improved last season. Should start off in Double-A and I could see him possibly reaching the majors in a late-season call up.

Reese Havens - I am begging this kid to stay healthy. Saw him a few times back with the Cyclones in 2008 I believe. He can rake, he just needs to stay healthy. Him and Davis on the right side for the Mets is something to watch out for.

 

[98Whitesteed]

Bryce Harper has to be my #1. Saw him play in 5 AZ Fall League games against some good talent and he did outstanding. Can't wait to see him tear up A ball this year. My guess is he finishes the year in AA and gets a shot at a spot in spring training of '12.

Anxious to see how Michael Choice, Yasmani Grandal and Jameson Taillon work out too.

 

[cgilmo]

I'll update this tomorrow with Yecok Calderon.

 

[excel_B]

I'll update this tomorrow with Yecok Calderon.

No update since 1/5/11? keeping this secret, Gilmore?

 

[Jedi500]

Shhhh Mike Minor
Shhhh not a prospect but R1ck P0rce110

 

[aaron41984]

I'll update this tomorrow with Yecok Calderon.

Everybody who needs to know about Yeicok, knows already.

 

[tm decomposer]

Yeicok Calderon needs to do it in higher levels. Does anyone know why he hasn't debuted in America yet? Visa reasons?

 

[thefatguy]

Ryan Howard

 

[All The Hype]

Shhhh Mike Minor
Shhhh not a prospect but R1ck P0rce110

P0rc3110 FTW

 

[Jedi500]

I didn't think anyone would figure it out

 

[The_ReverendAct2]

This guy!!!

 

[mmier118]

I'm hoping Robbie Erlin can have a good year at AA.

 

[soxrchamps07]

I think Neil Ramirez is finally going to put it all together this year, he pitched well to end the season and the stuff hasn't gone anywhere. I also wouldn't mind if Trevor Reckling would pitch better than a little leaguer this year.

 

[hail2thevictors]

I'm hoping Robbie Erlin can have a good year at AA.

You mean High A, I assume?