[BA]2004 Top 20 Prospects: Appalachian League
1. MITCH EINERTSON, of, Greeneville Astros
Age: 18 Ht: 5-10 Wt: 178 B-T: R-R Drafted/Signed: Astros '04 (5)
Einertson's quick, powerful stroke generated pop to all fields and league-wide
acclaim. Power will be Einertson's ticket to the majors, but he also has a
balanced swing, a willingness to draw walks and the ability to adapt to
pitchers' varying plans of attack. He did strike out a lot (70 times in 63
games), but that's an acceptable tradeoff for his homers.
"What's amazing to me is everybody knows who he is and what he does now and
are trying to pitch him different," Greeneville manager Tim Bogar said. "But
he's making the adjustments."
Einertson gets good jumps on balls, but might not have the speed to play
center field at the major league level. His average to plus arm strength will
allow him to play in right field if necessary. The Astros also might try him
at second base during instructional league.
AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG
227 53 70 15 0 24 67 32 70 4 4 .308 .415 .692
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10. TROY PATTON, lhp, Greeneville Astros
Age: 19 Ht: 6-1 Wt: 185 B-T: L-L Drafted/Signed: Astros '04 (9)
Patton drew comparisons to fellow 2004 draftee Gonzalez because each is small
in stature but big on stuff. Projected to go as early as the second round,
Patton dropped to the ninth because of signability questions. He turned pro
for $550,000, easily the largest bonus in the ninth round this year.
Patton throws his fastball around 90 mph and works it to both sides of the
plate. He aggressively goes after hitters and is especially tough on lefties
because of his low three-quarters arm slot.
Patton's curveball was considered one of the best in the draft. He throws two
versions of it, and Appy managers thought he'd be better off scrapping the
slower, loopier version to concentrate on refining his harder breaking ball.
He didn't throw his changeup much in game action, but it was solid in bullpen
sessions.
W L ERA G SV IP H HR BB SO AVG
2 2 1.93 6 0 28.0 23 1 5 32 .215
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12. JUAN GUTIERREZ, rhp, Greeneville Astros
Age: 21 Ht: 6-3 Wt: 200 B-T: R-R Drafted/Signed: Astros FA '00 (Venezuela)
Gutierrez was one of the older (21) and more physically mature players (6-foot
-3, 200 pounds) players in the league. He pitched like it, tying for the Appy
lead with eight wins. A full-time starter for the first time, he was able to
maintain his 90-96 mph fastball for six or seven innings per outing.
Gutierrez uses a big-breaking curveball as a strikeout pitch,though mechanical
inconsistency made him primarily a fastball pitcher early in the season. He
also features a solid changeup but needs to use it more, and he must be
careful not to let his body get too soft.
"He's as poised as anyone I've ever seen at this level," Bogar said. "It
doesn't matter if he's giving it up or pitching well."
W L ERA G SV IP H HR BB SO AVG
8 2 3.70 13 0 65.2 74 4 30 59 .290
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13. JORDAN PARRAZ, of, Greeneville Astros
Age: 19 Ht: 6-3 Wt: 212 B-T: R-R Drafted/Signed: Astros '04 (3)
The earliest selection (sixth round) among 2003-04 draft-and-follows, Parraz
turned down the Phillies after a year at the Community College of Southern
Nevada and signed with the Astros for $400,000 as a third-rounder. After he
hit .198 in his first 28 games as a pro, he became extremely frustrated.
"We have a 30-day rule in the organization," Bogar said. "We don't touch guys
during that time so we can see what kind of player they are. But he came to us
and said, 'I can't do anything right. Can you help me?' "
The Greeneville staff suggested a few adjustments--chiefly how he held his
hands in his batting stance so he could catch up to fastballs better--and
Parraz jumped to .295 over the final 25 games. "We saw him early and late,"
Smith said, "and he looked like a completely different guy."
Parraz shows average power and the ability to hit for a decent average once he
starts controlling the strike zone better. He's an excellent athlete who runs
well and shows great instincts and a high-energy approach.He gets great jumps
in the outfield, where he can play all three positions, and has a plus arm
that should become more accurate when he refines his mechanics.
AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG
180 35 44 6 5 4 21 24 44 9 5 .244 .349 .400
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