BA California League Top 20 Prospects List
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1. Reid Brignac, ss, Visalia (Devil Rays)
2. Carlos Gonzalez, of, Lancaster (Diamondbacks)
3. Franklin Morales, lhp, Modesto (Rockies)
4. Nick Adenhart, rhp, Rancho Cucamonga (Angels)
5. Eric Hurley, rhp, Bakersfield (Rangers)
6. Travis Buck, of, Stockton (Athletics)
7. Jose Arredondo, rhp, Rancho Cucamonga (Angels)
8. Greg Reynolds, rhp, Modesto (Rockies)
9. Greg Smith, lhp, Lancaster (Diamondbacks)
10. Jonathan Herrera, ss, Modesto (Rockies)
11. Emilio Bonifacio, 2b, Lancaster (Diamondbacks)
12. Sean Rodriguez, ss, Rancho Cucamonga (Angels)
13. Mark Reynolds, if, Lancaster (Diamondbacks)
14. Ben Harrison, of, Bakersfield (Rangers)
15. Landon Powell, c, Stockton (Athletics)
16. Yung Chi Chen, 2b, Inland Empire (Mariners)
17. Fernando Perez, of, Visalia (Devil Rays)
18. Samuel Deduno, rhp, Modesto (Rockies)
19. Cesar Ramos, lhp, Lake Elsinore (Rockies)
20. Chase Headley, 3b, Lake Elsinore (Padres)
2. Carlos Gonzalez, of, Lancaster (Diamondbacks)
B-T: L-L Ht: 6-1 Wt: 180 Age: 20 Signed: Diamondbacks FA '02
Gonzalez entered 2006 with huge expectations after winning MVP and top-prospect
honors in the low Class A Midwest League last year, but he hardly took the
Cal League by storm--at first. He hit just .253 with three homers in April
but battered pitchers afterward and led the league with a .563 slugging
percentage.
Gonzalez is a true five-tool talent who earns comparisons to fellow Venezuelan
Bobby Abreu. He's a solid-average runner speed and defensive tools with the
league's strongest outfield arm, although he led all minor league outfielders
with 26 errors. He dazzles even more at the plate, where he has plus power and
a solid approach. He gets a bit pull-happy sometimes and strikes out a little
too much, but his progress is very impressive considering he was a 20-year-old
in high Class A.
The lone negative was that Gonzalez' occasional lack of hustle and perceived a
rrogance turned off some scouts and managers. The JetHawks had to bench him a
couple times early in the season, but he apologized and busted his tail
thereafter.
AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG
403 82 121 35 4 21 94 30 104 15 8 .300 .356 .563
9. Greg Smith, lhp, Lancaster (Diamondbacks)
B-T: L-L Ht: 6-2 Wt: 190 Age: 22 Drafted: Diamondbacks '05 (6)
Smith was a sensation in the first half, when he went 9-0, 1.63 while pitching
in Lancaster, a hitter's haven even by the inflated standards of the Cal League
. He doesn't have overwhelming stuff, but he can locate any of his three
average offerings wherever he wants.
Smith works around 90 mph with his fastball, which he can sink and cut, and
the pitch seems faster because his changeup looks exactly the same out of his
hand. He mixes those two offerings with a slurvy breaking ball, sometimes
pitching backwards to confuse hitters.
"He beat us twice and we had no chance," Sakata said. "He kept you off balance.
You never got a good swing, and you're hoping he walks somebody but he won't."
Smith has a quiet confidence on the mound, and his makeup off the field is just
as impressive. He's always trying to learn and improve, even standing out for
his diligence while charting pitches during his off days.
G GS W L SV ERA IP H R ER HR BB SO AVG
13 13 9 0 0 1.63 88 57 21 16 3 31 71 .190
11. Emilio Bonifacio, 2b, Lancaster (Diamondbacks)
B-T: B-R Ht: 5-11 Wt: 178 Age: 21 Signed: Diamondbacks FA '01
After spending the previous two years at low Class A South Bend, Bonifacio
continued to improve significantly as he moved up to Lancaster, leading the
league with 61 stolen bases (in 75 attempts) and finishing second with 117
runs. He draws comparisons to Twins second baseman Luis Castillo for his game
and his body, and though his slugging percentage rose 119 points from a year
ago, Bonifacio knows his game is keeping the ball on the ground and using his
plus-plus speed.
"Whenever he pops a ball up, you can see his body language--he knows that's
not him," an American League scout said. "He's a switch-hitter, a slap
contact guy, he knows his game and looks very teachable and receptive.
There's no doubt in my mind he'll play in the big leagues. He's got all the
tools you look for in an All-Star second baseman. He may be the most exciting
player I've seen in a while."
Bonifacio has been clocked between 3.4 and 3.6 seconds up the line from the
left side on a bunt, giving him a chance for a hit on any grounder to the
left side. He's always hustling and putting pressure on the defense, and his
instincts on the basepaths are outstanding.
Bonifacio has the tools to be a plus defender at second base, with soft hands,
good quickness and improving range. He still plays out of control at times and
tends to rush his throws, but his arm strength is adequate and his exchange is
very smooth.
AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG
546 117 175 35 7 7 50 44 104 61 14 .321 .375 .449
13. Mark Reynolds, if, Lancaster (Diamondbacks)
B-T: R-R Ht: 6-1 Wt: 200 Age: 23 Drafted: Diamondbacks '04 (16)
Reynolds has been the forgotten man since his college days at Virginia, when
he shared an infield with Ryan Zimmerman and Joe Koshansky. He began 2006 as
a utility player at Lancaster, seeing significant playing time at shortstop
(where he got 111 at-bats), second base, third base, left field, DH and even
a few games at first.
Regardless of where he played, Lancaster made sure to get his bat in the lineup
every day, and Reynolds exploded for 31 homers between the Cal League and
Double-A, ranking third in the minors at the time he left to join Team USA
for the Olympic qualifying tournament. He led the national team with four
homers despite playing in just six of the tournament's nine games.
"I didn't know what to expect from him, then when I saw his power, I thought,
'This kid's got big league power,' " Butler said. "It was just him trying to
recognize and make adjustments. He didn't miss a mistake. You throw a mistake,
he's going to hit it. And he's very versatile. I think he can play all five
of those positions if needed."
As with Rodriguez, Reynolds' ability to play multiple positions should land
him at least a major league utility job. He has a quick, aggressive approach
at the plate and can hit the ball with authority to all fields, though his
power numbers were inflated by Lancaster's hitter-friendly Clear Channel
Stadium. His footwork, range and arm are all fringy but playable for a
utilityman.
AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG
273 64 92 18 2 23 77 41 172 1 1 .337 .422 .670
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