SportBlurb Top 10 Prospects
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The Florida Marlins
Organizations with less money such as the Marlins need to keep their farm
systems stocked at all times. The state of the Marlins farm system now
would qualify as stocked. They do not have any terrific prospects that are
ready for the majors right now, but they do have a wealth of prospects that
look like good major league players in the future. Many of these names
are probably familiar from the last couple years.
1. Scott Olsen, SP
The 20-year-old Olsen is overlooked by many, but he has as much ability to
be a major league ace as just about every other minor league prospect around.
The lefty can reach the mid-90s with two other solid pitches. His control is
not perfect yet, but he had a 158/53 K/BB ratio in 136.1 innings pitched at
High-A last season. The Marlins have grown a reputation as moving quickly
with their top prospects, so it would not be surprising for Olsen to appear
in the majors next season if he is able to handle Double-A.
ETA: 2006
2. Jeremy Hermida, OF
The 20-year-old Hermida is a relatively toolsy prospect with a decent eye
and sharp swing. He held his own in High-A last season by hitting .297-10-50
in 340 at-bats and adding 10 steals. However, since he is yet to really
breakout as a prospect just yet, he is a step behind the elite outfield
prospects for the time being. It remains to be seen whether he will be a top
of the order or middle of the lineup hitter, but scouts still love the former
first round pick.
ETA: 2006
3. Jason Stokes, 1B
Stokes was all the rage following his 2002 season in Low-A among prospect
prognosticators, but he has taken a step back since then. We should not be all
that surprised. He still shows outstanding power with 23 homers in less than
400 at-bats in Double-A at the age of 22, but his plate discipline remains a
problem. The result is a batting average well below .300 without a great
amount of walks. Stokes was one of the reasons that the Marlins were so
willing to move Adrian Gonzalez two seasons ago, but unless Stokes better
develops his on-base skills, the Marlins may have made a mistake.
ETA: 2005
4. Josh Willingham, C/1B
Willingham got a taste of the majors last season and has more than enough
hitting ability. He hit .281-24-76 with an excellent 91/87 BB/K ratio in
Double-A at the age of 25. The reason you may not have heard much about him
is his inability to play defense. Still,most teams would probably love to
have his bat in their lineup. His career could very well mirror that of
Mike Sweeney, Phil Nevin and Craig Wilson.
ETA: 2005
5. Yorman Bazardo, SP
Bazardo's future in the majors is dependent upon developing another pitch.
He can throw in the mid-90s and get outs that easily in the lower levels, but
moving up without an out pitch could prove to be a problem. The 20-year-old
had a 3.27 ERA last season in High-A with just 95 strikeouts in 154.1 innings.
Double-A could prove to be tough for him, so do not be surprised if he has relief work in the future.
ETA: 2005
6. Eric Reed, OF
Reed missed a large portion of last season with a broken wrist but did a
solid job prior to the injury in Double-A. He is from the Juan Pierre mold
as a center fielder with great range and speed, although he strikes out a lot
more than most would want from a speedster of his caliber. His average
remained high at .306 last season. For the Marlins' sake, the question
remains can you have too much of a good thing? Can the team really have three
leadoff type hitters in their everyday lineup?If Reed progresses well, he could
very well be traded.
ETA: 2005
7. Taylor Tankersley, SP
A first round pick in 2004, Tankersley had a solid debut in the short season
New York Penn League. The 21-year-old lefty shows good control to go along
with a low-90s fastball and nasty curve. He was dominating last season
following a great year at Alabama, and as a college pitcher, should move up
the system quickly.
ETA: 2007
8. Logan Kensing, SP
The Marlins were so impressed with Kensing in High-A last season that they
gave him the call to the majors. That was rushing it, but Kensing should be
back there in the future. The 22-year-old throws in the low-90s with a nice
repertoire and solid control. His strikeout rate was not great due to the
lack of an out pitch, but all indications are that he will be a good back of
the rotation starter in the majors at some point.
ETA: 2005
9. Josh Wilson, SS
With Alex Gonzalez becoming a free agent soon, the Marlins are happy to see
Wilson's emergence. The former third round pick is solid defensively and
broke out offensively last season at the age of 23. He was an offensive force
in Double-A, hitting .315-10-41 prior to his call-up to Triple-A. At the
higher level, he still performed well, hitting .279-5-23. Wilson also had
double digit steals on the year and could be at least an average starter in
the majors. Utility work next season could turn into starting work at the
majors league level the following year.
ETA: 2005
10. Randy Messenger, RP
Converted to relief last season, Messenger did an excellent job as a closer
in Double-A. He throws in the mid-90s with solid control, but he could use
another pitch before he arrives in the majors. Still, his indicators and
performance at the age of 23 were solid, and he could be helping the Marlins
very soon.
ETA: 2005
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