Post by NY Mets GM (Bob) on Nov 3, 2013 18:43:18 GMT -6
1) Anthony Rendon, 3B, Grade B+: Borderline A-.I really like his bat, but I'm concerned enough about his injury history to be a bit cautious with the grade at this point. I think a healthy Rendon can play second base decently and the bat should play anywhere.
2) Corey Seager, SS-3B, Grade B+: One of the best high school players in the 2012 draft, played well in the Pioneer League, projects as a better version of his older brother Kyle. Likely to end up at third base but has the bat to stick there.
3) Brian Goodwin, OF, Grade B+: Stellar tools and shows the skills often enough to make people drool, but he's erratic. Dominated Low-A but struggled after jump to Double-A, which was not really surprising.
4) A.J. Cole, RHP, Grade B+. I really believe in his upside. Needs to build stamina and refine his changeup, but if it comes together he could be a Top 20 pitching prospect next year, perhaps more.(Oakland)
5) Matt Skole, 3B, Grade B: No one ever doubted his power and he showed better pure hitting skills than expected. His glove isn't terrible but with Ryan Zimmerman ahead of him, Skole is bound for first base and I expect him to be a productive power/patience slugger, though don't expect batting titles.
6) Alex Meyer, RHP, Grade B: I respect his upside as a guy with two dominating pitches, but his command is still a work in progress, and such tall pitchers often struggle to keep their mechanics in line. Could be a superior starter, a closer, or a failure. (Minnesota)
7) Nate Karns, RHP, Grade B-: Recovered from labrum surgery to dominate A-ball with 92-96 MPH sinker and nasty curveball. Projects as a number three starter if his changeup improves, a power closer if it doesn't.
8) Christian Garcia, RHP, Grade B-: Survivor of two Tommy John surgeries. Still has very impressive stuff, throws strikes, and should thrive as a major league reliever and possible closer. Just have to hope his arm holds up.
9) Nolan Fontana, SS, Grade B-: Walks walks walks walks. And solid defense too. We'll have to see if the rest of his bat holds up.
10) Sammy Solis, LHP, Grade B-: Another Tommy John guy. When healthy, shows strong pitchability with low-to-mid-90s fastball, good curveball and changeup. Mid-rotation guy if he recovers properly.
11) Robbie Ray, LHP, Grade B-: Borderline C+: Limited pitch counts in Low-A, but strong K/IP ratio. Reports on stuff and projectability are mixed, but he did well for a 19-year-old in full-season ball.
12) Matt Purke, LHP, Grade C+: Another injured pitcher, this one with bursitis that required shoulder surgery, supposed to be OK by spring. He hasn't been the same since 2010 freshman season at Texas Christian, but perhaps the surgery will restore his previous 91-95 MPH fastball, slider, and changeup.
13) Jeff Gelalich, OF, Grade C+: UCLA star with speed and power didn't hit in the Pioneer League. Was this because of a hand injury, or because of a hitch in his swing that some scouts detected in college? I guess we'll find out.
14) Chris Marrero, 1B, Grade C+: Didn't seize control of first base job when he had an opportunity, and suffered a hamstring injury in winter ball. Still only 23 years old, production has never quite matched potential, but there is still a chance it will.
15) Eury Perez, OF, Grade C+: Speed demon, very fast, 80 speed on the 20-80 scouting scale. Hits for average but is extremely impatient, resulting in very few walks and OBPs that are very dependent on his batting average. That's OK if he's hitting .300, but not if he's hitting .270.
16) Tony Renda, 2B, Grade C+: Cal Berkeley product, fast, good plate discipline, fielding was better than advertised in the NY-P, second round pick.Will he show enough pop to survive at higher levels?
17) Zach Walters, INF, Grade C+: Good throwing arm, has some pop, performed very well in Double-A (.293/.326/.518) and adequately in Triple-A (.269/.304/.399). Utility profile.
18) Steven Souza, OF, Grade C+: Considered a busted prospect entering 2012 but had a rebound year, .297/.366/.572 with 14 steals in 353 at-bats in Low-A/High-A at age 23. Has always had the tools, started to put some skill together last year. Nobody seems to have really noticed him, but that will change quickly in 2013 if he sustains this progress.
19) Brett Mooneyham, LHP, Grade C+: Erratic Stanford product posted 2.55 ERA in NY-P, but with just 29 strikeouts in 42 innings. Live arm, mechanical difficulties held him back in college. A challenge for the coaching staff but he has upside.
20) Estarlin Martinez, OF, Grade C+: 20 year old Dominican has had problems finding a position but has a promising bat. An outfielder now, he hit .319/.385/.455 in the pitching-oriented NY-P and is a breakout candidate for 2013.
21) Carlos Rivero, 3B, Grade C+: Borderline C. Forgotten prospect from Indians and Phillies system went from obscure waiver claim to strong Triple-A performer and 40-man roster spot, hit .303/.347/.435, followed by an excellent winter in Venezuela. Good glove at third base, still just 24 years old. Could be nice utility guy for someone.
22) Sandy Leon, C, Grade C: Defense-oriented catcher can have long career as a backup. Hit .322/.396/.460 this year at three minor league levels, but this was completely out of context with the rest of his career and looks fluky to me.
23) Michael Taylor, OF, Grade C: Tools outfielder saw power vanish in High-A, hitting just three homers after 13 last year in 2011. Turns 22 in March, still has time to develop.
24) Brandon Miller, OF, Grade C: Hit .292/.354/.549 in NY-P with some of the best raw power in the 2012 draft class, but Samford product has a big swing, is impatient, and already 23.
25) Corey Brown, OF, Grade C: Old prospect at age 27, but has always had tools including left-handed power, good speed, defense, and some walks. Excessive strikeouts have held him back, but could be good fourth outfielder.
26) Dan Rosenbaum, LHP, Grade C+: Nice sinker from the left side, good breaking ball, changeup coming along, has very quietly built a strong statistical history. Possible back-of-rotation starter or useful relief option in a year or two.
27) Michael Taylor, OF, Grade C+: Tools outfielder still has tons of work to do with the strike zone, but flashed power/speed skills in the Sally League. Not to be confused with Oakland outfielder.
28) Dave Freitas, C, Grade C+: Borderline C. Draws tons of walks, has some power, not great at nailing runners but doesn't give up many passed balls or errors. We need to see him higher than the Sally League, but an interesting player.
29) Rick Hague, INF, Grade C: Season lost due to injury. Should hit for average with some power, position questionable.
30) Jason Martinson, SS, Grade C: Draws walks, hits for power, steals bases, but strikes out a lot and needs to show skills higher than Sally League.
OTHERS: Aaron Barrett, RHP; Robert Benincasa, RHP; Billy Burns, OF; Erik Davis, RHP; Rick Hague, INF: Neil Holland, RHP;Spencer Kieboom, C; Pat Lehman, RHP; Christian Meza, LHP; Randolph Oduber, OF: Ivan Pineyro, RHP; Wander Ramos, OF; Caleb Ramsey, OF; Derek Self, RHP; Kylin Turnbull, LHP; Rob Wort, RHP: Justin Bloxom, 3B-1B; Brian Dupra, RHP; Wirkin Estevez, RHP; Taylor Hill, RHP; Blake Kelso, INF; Kevin Keyes, OF; Cole Kimball, RHP; Jeff Kobernus, 2B; Pat Lehman, RHP; Rafael Martin, RHP; Estarlin Martinez, OF; Tyler Moore, 1B; Randolph Oduber, OF; Josh Smoker, LHP'; Kylin Turnbull, LHP; Zach Walters, INF.
2) Corey Seager, SS-3B, Grade B+: One of the best high school players in the 2012 draft, played well in the Pioneer League, projects as a better version of his older brother Kyle. Likely to end up at third base but has the bat to stick there.
3) Brian Goodwin, OF, Grade B+: Stellar tools and shows the skills often enough to make people drool, but he's erratic. Dominated Low-A but struggled after jump to Double-A, which was not really surprising.
4) A.J. Cole, RHP, Grade B+. I really believe in his upside. Needs to build stamina and refine his changeup, but if it comes together he could be a Top 20 pitching prospect next year, perhaps more.(Oakland)
5) Matt Skole, 3B, Grade B: No one ever doubted his power and he showed better pure hitting skills than expected. His glove isn't terrible but with Ryan Zimmerman ahead of him, Skole is bound for first base and I expect him to be a productive power/patience slugger, though don't expect batting titles.
6) Alex Meyer, RHP, Grade B: I respect his upside as a guy with two dominating pitches, but his command is still a work in progress, and such tall pitchers often struggle to keep their mechanics in line. Could be a superior starter, a closer, or a failure. (Minnesota)
7) Nate Karns, RHP, Grade B-: Recovered from labrum surgery to dominate A-ball with 92-96 MPH sinker and nasty curveball. Projects as a number three starter if his changeup improves, a power closer if it doesn't.
8) Christian Garcia, RHP, Grade B-: Survivor of two Tommy John surgeries. Still has very impressive stuff, throws strikes, and should thrive as a major league reliever and possible closer. Just have to hope his arm holds up.
9) Nolan Fontana, SS, Grade B-: Walks walks walks walks. And solid defense too. We'll have to see if the rest of his bat holds up.
10) Sammy Solis, LHP, Grade B-: Another Tommy John guy. When healthy, shows strong pitchability with low-to-mid-90s fastball, good curveball and changeup. Mid-rotation guy if he recovers properly.
11) Robbie Ray, LHP, Grade B-: Borderline C+: Limited pitch counts in Low-A, but strong K/IP ratio. Reports on stuff and projectability are mixed, but he did well for a 19-year-old in full-season ball.
12) Matt Purke, LHP, Grade C+: Another injured pitcher, this one with bursitis that required shoulder surgery, supposed to be OK by spring. He hasn't been the same since 2010 freshman season at Texas Christian, but perhaps the surgery will restore his previous 91-95 MPH fastball, slider, and changeup.
13) Jeff Gelalich, OF, Grade C+: UCLA star with speed and power didn't hit in the Pioneer League. Was this because of a hand injury, or because of a hitch in his swing that some scouts detected in college? I guess we'll find out.
14) Chris Marrero, 1B, Grade C+: Didn't seize control of first base job when he had an opportunity, and suffered a hamstring injury in winter ball. Still only 23 years old, production has never quite matched potential, but there is still a chance it will.
15) Eury Perez, OF, Grade C+: Speed demon, very fast, 80 speed on the 20-80 scouting scale. Hits for average but is extremely impatient, resulting in very few walks and OBPs that are very dependent on his batting average. That's OK if he's hitting .300, but not if he's hitting .270.
16) Tony Renda, 2B, Grade C+: Cal Berkeley product, fast, good plate discipline, fielding was better than advertised in the NY-P, second round pick.Will he show enough pop to survive at higher levels?
17) Zach Walters, INF, Grade C+: Good throwing arm, has some pop, performed very well in Double-A (.293/.326/.518) and adequately in Triple-A (.269/.304/.399). Utility profile.
18) Steven Souza, OF, Grade C+: Considered a busted prospect entering 2012 but had a rebound year, .297/.366/.572 with 14 steals in 353 at-bats in Low-A/High-A at age 23. Has always had the tools, started to put some skill together last year. Nobody seems to have really noticed him, but that will change quickly in 2013 if he sustains this progress.
19) Brett Mooneyham, LHP, Grade C+: Erratic Stanford product posted 2.55 ERA in NY-P, but with just 29 strikeouts in 42 innings. Live arm, mechanical difficulties held him back in college. A challenge for the coaching staff but he has upside.
20) Estarlin Martinez, OF, Grade C+: 20 year old Dominican has had problems finding a position but has a promising bat. An outfielder now, he hit .319/.385/.455 in the pitching-oriented NY-P and is a breakout candidate for 2013.
21) Carlos Rivero, 3B, Grade C+: Borderline C. Forgotten prospect from Indians and Phillies system went from obscure waiver claim to strong Triple-A performer and 40-man roster spot, hit .303/.347/.435, followed by an excellent winter in Venezuela. Good glove at third base, still just 24 years old. Could be nice utility guy for someone.
22) Sandy Leon, C, Grade C: Defense-oriented catcher can have long career as a backup. Hit .322/.396/.460 this year at three minor league levels, but this was completely out of context with the rest of his career and looks fluky to me.
23) Michael Taylor, OF, Grade C: Tools outfielder saw power vanish in High-A, hitting just three homers after 13 last year in 2011. Turns 22 in March, still has time to develop.
24) Brandon Miller, OF, Grade C: Hit .292/.354/.549 in NY-P with some of the best raw power in the 2012 draft class, but Samford product has a big swing, is impatient, and already 23.
25) Corey Brown, OF, Grade C: Old prospect at age 27, but has always had tools including left-handed power, good speed, defense, and some walks. Excessive strikeouts have held him back, but could be good fourth outfielder.
26) Dan Rosenbaum, LHP, Grade C+: Nice sinker from the left side, good breaking ball, changeup coming along, has very quietly built a strong statistical history. Possible back-of-rotation starter or useful relief option in a year or two.
27) Michael Taylor, OF, Grade C+: Tools outfielder still has tons of work to do with the strike zone, but flashed power/speed skills in the Sally League. Not to be confused with Oakland outfielder.
28) Dave Freitas, C, Grade C+: Borderline C. Draws tons of walks, has some power, not great at nailing runners but doesn't give up many passed balls or errors. We need to see him higher than the Sally League, but an interesting player.
29) Rick Hague, INF, Grade C: Season lost due to injury. Should hit for average with some power, position questionable.
30) Jason Martinson, SS, Grade C: Draws walks, hits for power, steals bases, but strikes out a lot and needs to show skills higher than Sally League.
OTHERS: Aaron Barrett, RHP; Robert Benincasa, RHP; Billy Burns, OF; Erik Davis, RHP; Rick Hague, INF: Neil Holland, RHP;Spencer Kieboom, C; Pat Lehman, RHP; Christian Meza, LHP; Randolph Oduber, OF: Ivan Pineyro, RHP; Wander Ramos, OF; Caleb Ramsey, OF; Derek Self, RHP; Kylin Turnbull, LHP; Rob Wort, RHP: Justin Bloxom, 3B-1B; Brian Dupra, RHP; Wirkin Estevez, RHP; Taylor Hill, RHP; Blake Kelso, INF; Kevin Keyes, OF; Cole Kimball, RHP; Jeff Kobernus, 2B; Pat Lehman, RHP; Rafael Martin, RHP; Estarlin Martinez, OF; Tyler Moore, 1B; Randolph Oduber, OF; Josh Smoker, LHP'; Kylin Turnbull, LHP; Zach Walters, INF.