[農場] Twins Top 20 Prospects for 2012
Minnesota Twins Top 20 Prospects for 2012 http://ppt.cc/6m,@
1) Miguel Sano, 3B, Grade B+: Contact issues and defensive questions remain
cautionary factors, but given his youth and prodigious power potential, he's
clearly the class of the system. I buy the Miguel Cabrera comparisons but there
is always the chance he could turn into Joel Guzman if he is mishandled.
2) Eddie Rosario, OF, Grade B/Borderline B+. I may boost this to straight Grade
B+, which would put him in Top 30 prospect range. Solid tools across the board,
with better-than-expected power production in the Appy League. A total steal as
a fourth round pick in 2010.
3) Liam Hendriks, RHP, Grade B: Australian right-hander should be in the
rotation mix for 2012. Possible outcome: Kevin Slowey circa 2008-2010 with
fewer homers.
4) Oswaldo Arcia, OF, Grade B: Excellent power potential, but I don't like the
problems he showed with the strike zone, 18 walks/70 strikeouts in 292 at-bats.
Young enough to improve a great deal at age 20.
5) Joe Benson, OF, Grade B-: Impressive power/speed tools and should get a shot
at a major league job in 2012. Still fights the strike zone, could be a 20-15
player but could also struggle in batting average and OBP departments.
6) Chris Parmelee, 1B-OF, Grade B-: He isn't going to hit .300+ in the majors,
but I bet he can hit .260-.270 with moderate power and a good OBP. Not a star
but should have a productive career. Less upside than Benson, but a higher
floor too.
7) Aaron Hicks, OF, Grade B-: Tough to get a handle on this one. The tools are
all here, patient, great glove, but the power is just not developing. He gets
slack with the grade for one more year.
8) Levi Michael, SS, Grade B-: No pro data to work with, but based on college
performance and scouting reports, I think he can be a solid regular and useful
at the top of the order, OBP with speed-type.
9) Travis Harrison, 3B, Grade B-: Like Michael, a 2011 draftee who signed too
late to play, so there is a lot of projection/speculation here. Excellent power
potential, but reports/opinions are very mixed about how complete of a hitter
he really is, and where he fits defensively. Personally I lean to optimism
about the bat but am not sure about the glove.
10) Brian Dozier, SS, Grade B-: Not the best tools in the universe, but very
polished, terrific instincts, and he just keeps hitting. Older prospect at age
24 but all the markers of a guy who will surprise people, and soon.
11) Madison Boer, RHP, Grade B-: Minnesota kid and University of Oregon product
looked great in relief in Appy League but will reportedly move to rotation,
where he projects as a workhorse inning-eater.
12) Hudson Boyd, RHP, Grade B-: Hard-throwing, mature-bodied Florida high
school prep was supplemental first round pick, no pro data yet. Lacks physical
projection, but already throws hard and command is well-regarded. Stock could
go way up in 2012.
13) Adrian Salcedo, RHP, Grade B-: Scouts outside the organization are lukewarm
on him, but he keeps throwing strikes and getting people out and doesn't turn
21 until February.
14) Alex Wimmers, RHP, Grade C+: Stock took a big hit following spring collapse
of command and confidence, but he seemed to have righted the ship by the end of
the season. Hard to rank higher than this without seeing what happens early in
2012.
15) Kyle Gibson, RHP, Grade C+: Tough to rank, since he will miss all of 2012
recovering from Tommy John surgery. Number three starter if healthy.
16) Niko Goodrum, SS, Grade C+: Outstanding tools, took a big step forward late
in the year for Elizabethton, hit .341/.438/.489 in August with greatly
improved plate discipline. Still raw, but this is progress.
17) Max Kepler, OF, Grade C+: Uber-athletic German outfielder showed little
power in the Appy League, but given age (just 18 in 2011) and background he
remains intriguing.
18) Manuel Soliman, RHP, Grade C+: Converted third baseman with power arm has
one of the higher upsides in the system but is still learning to pitch and was
erratic in Low-A. Has to be protected on the 40-man roster to avoid Rule 5.
19) Matthew Summers, RHP, Grade C+: Overlooked sleeper prospect, converted
outfielder, throws hard, fourth-round pick out of UC Irvine, posted 0.87 ERA
with 36/5 K/BB in 21 innings in Appy League, 3.33 GO/AO. Left-handed hitters
batted .000 against him.
20) Deolis Guerra, RHP, Grade C+: Forgotten remnant of Santana trade posted
2.77 ERA with 65/13 K/BB in 52 innings, 36 hits, after conversion to relief in
Double-A. Still just 22 years old. Sleeper prospect for relief contributions in
2012.
21) Nate Roberts, OF, Grade C+: On-base machine hampered by knee problems in
Low-A, still hit .302/.443/.446 in 68 games. Turns 23 in February so he needs
to move forward, solid tools, questions about power.
22) Lester Oliveros, RHP, Grade C+: Hard-thrower acquired in Delmon Young
trade, could be nice relief asset if he throws strikes more consistently.
23) Tyler Robertson, LHP, Grade C+: Like Guerra, a forgotten prospect who
revived his career in 2011 after moving to bullpen in Double-A, left-handed
ground ball machine, could help in major league pen in '12.
24) Matt Hauser, RHP, Grade C+: Posted 1.98 ERA with 75/29 K/BB in 64 innings
between Low-A, High-A, Double-A. Good arm, very effective when his command is
on, yet another bullpen option.
OTHERS: Matt Bashore, LHP; David Bromberg, RHP; Scott Diamond, LHP; Tyler
Grimes, SS; Carlos Gutierrrez, RHP; B.J. Hermsen, RHP; Chris Herrmann, C; Trent
Higginbotham, RHP; Austin Malinowski, LHP; Angel Mata, RHP; Angel Morales, OF;
Daniel Ortiz, OF; Jairo Perez, 3B-2B; Bruce Pugh, RHP; Daniel Santana, SS; Tim
Shibuya, RHP; Yangervis Solarte, UT; Kyle Waldrop, RHP; Jason Wheeler, LHP;
Corey Williams, LHP; JaDamion Williams, OF.
There is an awful lot of B-/C+ in this system. Michael, Harrison, Boyd, Boer,
and Summers from the 2011 draft could all rank higher next year and rate more
confidently as impact players once we get more pro data. The Sano/Rosario duo
was devastating at Elizabethton and I expect both to keep hitting. The system
still needs more high-upside arms; they don't have anyone who looks like a
future ace starter to me, although there are several inning-eater types and
strong potential relief arms.
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