[BA] Top 25 Prospects: Midseason Snapshot

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Top 25 Prospects: Midseason Snapshot Compiled by John Manuel July 15, 2005 Only rookie-eligible players currently in the minor leagues were eligible for BA’s midseason Top 25 Prospects, which really seems unfair for Braves fans. Andy Marte and Jeff Francoeur also would have made the top 25 had they been sent down before the Futures Game in Detroit, and lefties Zach Duke (Pirates) and Scott Olsen (Marlins) could say the same. But the goal isn’t to be a top prospect, after all; it’s to be a big leaguer. B.J. Upton reached that goal last year with 159 at-bats, making him ineligible for a prospect list, but the Devil Rays have left him in Triple-A this season to work on his defense. His struggles with the glove at Durham would put him behind fellow Rays farmhand Delmon Young and Mariners flamethrower Felix Hernandez. Young’s precocious power and complete offensive package make him the game’s top prospect. Player, Pos., Organization Skinny 1. Delmon Young, of, Devil Rays Challenging for a triple crown in the Southern League. 2. Felix Hernandez, rhp, Mariners Bursitis bout is the only reason he's behind Young. 3. Ian Stewart, 3b, Rockies Overcame early hamstring injury to catch fire in June, July. 4. Jeremy Hermida, of, Marlins Plate discipline, physical maturity has led to more power. 5. Stephen Drew, ss, D-backs Long holdout did little to erode his skills or tools. 6. Joel Guzman, ss, Dodgers Has experimented at third base; bat should play anywhere. 7. Chad Billingsley, rhp, Dodgers Developing command of a power four-pitch repertoire. 8. Justin Verlander, rhp, Tigers One-game Detroit cameo capped rise for No. 2 pick in ’04. 9. Prince Fielder, 1b, Brewers Brief big league promotion hints he’s almost ready. 10. Hanley Ramirez, ss, Red Sox Steady improvement in all phases for toolsy athlete. 11. Brandon Wood, ss, Angels Unlikely minors home run leader can play short, too. 12. Andy LaRoche, 3b, Dodgers Making $1 million bonus as 39th-round pick look good. 13. Matt Cain, rhp, Giants Fast start tempered by realities of hitter-happy PCL. 14. Daric Barton, 1b, Athletics After slow start, he heated up (.494 since June 16). 15. Lastings Milledge, of, Mets Just promoted to Double-A after finding a groove in the FSL. 16. Adam Miller, rhp, Indians Elbow strain delayed season, but stuff is back in Kinston. 17. Felix Pie, of, Cubs He’s added power; last piece will be plate discipline. 18. Francisco Liriano, lhp, Twins Lithe live arm adjusted quickly to Triple-A (32 K in 25 IP). 19. Carlos Quentin, of, Diamondbacks Very few holes in his polished game with bat or with glove. 20. Conor Jackson, 1b, Diamondbacks Quentin’s tag-team partner could be future batting champ. 21. Billy Butler, 3b/of, Royals Unique approach produces huge power; position a question. 22. Joel Zumaya, rhp, Tigers Power stuff remains unhittable as he smooths out delivery. 23. Kendry Morales, 1b/of, Angels Cuban has quickly adjusted to U.S. minors (9 HR in 176 AB). 24. Nick Markakis, of, Orioles Greece’s two-way Olympian has advanced hitting tools. 25. Cole Hamels, lhp, Phillies When healthy as he is now, he’s the minors’ best lefty. Graduated to the Majors The Braves aren’t the only ones using their minor league system while also making a pennant run--Scott Olsen has seized a spot in the Marlins rotation. But Jeff Francouer, Andy Marte, Brian McCann and Kyle Davies are four of the 15 Braves rookies who are keeping the Braves in contention. Joe Mauer (Twins), Dallas McPherson (Angels), Jesse Crain (Twins) and Tadahito Iguchi (White Sox) are among the rookies who have jumped into important roles on pennant contenders. Former Texas closer Huston Street (Athletics) reached the majors faster than any 2004 draftee and has become Oakland’s closer. 1. Joe Mauer, c, Twins 2. Scott Kazmir, lhp, Devil Rays 8. Rickie Weeks, 2b, Brewers 9. Andy Marte, 3b, Braves 12. Dallas McPherson, 3b, Angels 14. Jeff Francoeur, of, Braves 23. Jeff Francis, lhp, Rockies 24. Nick Swisher, of, Athletics 26. Ryan Howard, 1b, Phillies 28. J.J. Hardy, ss, Brewers 33. Jeremy Reed, of, Mariners 34. Zach Duke, lhp, Pirates 38. Scott Olsen, lhp, Marlins 44. Brian McCann, c, Braves 49. Brandon McCarthy, rhp, White Sox 53. Kyle Davies, rhp, Braves 60. Chris Burke, 2b/of, Astros 63. Jesse Crain, rhp, Twins 64. Aaron Hill, 3b/ss, Blue Jays 85. Mark Teahen, 3b, Royals 87. Joey Gathright, of, Devil Rays 94. Hayden Penn, rhp, Orioles 96. Tadahito Iguchi, 2b, White Sox 97. Huston Street, rhp, Athletics Second-Half Surge Expect these prospects to improve their numbers over the season’s remaining games. Matt Cain might have been in the majors already in a different organization, but the Giants still think they can win in 2005. Fellow hard throwers Homer Bailey (Reds) and Mark Rogers (Brewers), adjusting to their first year in pro ball, have shown flashes of brilliance—Rogers has hit 100 mph this season—but are still learning what they can and can’t do against pros rather than preps. A pedestrian first half by Eric Duncan (Yankees), who was still adjusting to Double-A pitching, might have dampened his trade value. 13. Matt Cain, rhp, Giants 15. Prince Fielder, 1b, Brewers 21. Brian Dopirak, 1b, Cubs 36. Eric Duncan, 3b, Yankees 39. Erick Aybar, ss, Angels 45. Josh Barfield, 2b, Padres 46. Yusmeiro Petit, rhp, Mets 48. Homer Bailey, rhp, Reds 50. Philip Humber, rhp, Mets 55. Mark Rogers, rhp, Brewers 66. Ryan Harvey, of, Cubs 68. Javi Herrera, of, Athletics 78. Fred Lewis, of, Giants 81. Neil Walker, c, Pirates 82. Ubaldo Jimenez, rhp, Rockies 95. Josh Fields, 3b, White Sox Sidetracked By Injury Ian Stewart (Rockies) missed time in spring training with a hamstring pull and was rusty when the season started before heating up in June and July. Fellow Rockies prospect Nelson also pulled a hammy and wasn’t showing the power he displayed in his pro debut. Cole Hamels (Phillies) has had two years interrupted by injuries but hasn’t had major arm surgery. When he’s been healthy, he’s been excellent, and he’s clearly on the fast track to Philadelphia. Repeated injuries are threatening the prospect status of such players as Michael Aubrey (Indians, back), Angel Guzman (Cubs, shoulder) and Greg Miller (Dodgers, shoulder). 4. Ian Stewart, 3b, Rockies 10. Hanley Ramirez, ss, Red Sox 16. Adam Miller, rhp, Indians 17. Jason Kubel, of, Twins 20. Jeff Niemann, rhp, Devil Rays 26. Chris Nelson, ss, Rockies 29. Mike Hinckley, lhp, Nationals 31. Felix Pie, of, Cubs 41. Michael Aubrey, 1b, Indians 61. Sergio Santos, ss, Diamondbacks 71. Cole Hamels, lhp, Phillies 73. Clint Nageotte, rhp, Mariners 86. Kyle Sleeth, rhp, Tigers 88. Angel Guzman, rhp, Cubs 100. Greg Miller, lhp, Dodgers Helium To Spare The preseason Top 100 Prospects who have improved their status the most this season seem to be concentrated in West Coast organizations. Three members of the Dodgers' Double-A Jacksonville affiliate have vaulted up the charts, and Chad Billingsley may be the best pitching prospect this side of Felix Hernandez. Russell Martin has become the minors’ best catching prospect. While Jeremy Hermida hasn’t joined former prep rival Jeff Francouer in the majors yet, his bat indicates he’s not far away. Several players who emerged in 2004—Ian Kinsler (Rangers), Brandon Moss (Red Sox) and Jon Papelbon (Red Sox)—have proved their big years weren’ t a fluke, while Angels catcher Jeff Mathis has shown his brutal ’04 season was. 18. Jeremy Hermida, of, Marlins 19. Chad Billingsley, rhp, Dodgers 32. Daric Barton, 1b, Athletics 40. Conor Jackson, 1b, Diamondbacks 52. Thomas Diamond, rhp, Rangers 59. John Danks, lhp, Rangers 65. Nick Markakis, of, Orioles 67. Jeff Mathis, c, Angels 72. Brandon Moss, of, Red Sox 74. Andy LaRoche, 3b, Dodgers 75. Billy Butler, 3b/of, Royals 76. Kendry Morales, of, Angels 83. Brandon Wood, ss, Angels 89. Russell Martin, c, Dodgers 90. Jeremy Sowers, lhp, Indians 91. Jon Papelbon, rhp, Red Sox 98. Ian Kinsler, 2b, Rangers 99. Anthony Lerew, rhp, Braves Losing Air Few prospects are more perplexing than Casey Kotchman (Angels), who was still recovering from an awful start, and Edwin Jackson (Dodgers), whose power stuff can’t seem to get Triple-A hitters out. White Sox outfielder Ryan Sweeney (zero home runs in 257 at-bats) hasn’t figured out how to hit for power, while Tigers outfielder Curtis Granderson (104 strikeouts in 348 AB) probably should give back some of his 44 extra-base hits in order to make more consistent contact. Players such as Dan Meyer (Athletics) and Guillermo Quiroz (Blue Jays) have had injuries but also haven’t performed well when healthy. 6. Casey Kotchman, 1b, Angels 25. Jose Capellan, rhp, Brewers 30. Edwin Jackson, rhp, Dodgers 35. Gavin Floyd, rhp, Phillies 42. Ryan Sweeney, of, White Sox 43. Dan Meyer, lhp, Athletics 51. Shin-Soo Choo, of, Mariners 54. Franklin Gutierrez, of, Indians 57. Curtis Granderson, of, Tigers 62. James Loney, 1b, Dodgers 69. Brandon League, rhp, Blue Jays 70. J.D. Durbin, rhp, Twins 79. Guillermo Quiroz, c, Blue Jays 92. Jake Stevens, lhp, Braves 93. Richie Gardner, rhp, Reds As Expected Living up to expectations isn’t easy, and it also isn’t the same for every player. If Felix Hernandez (Mariners) and Delmon Young (Devil Rays) had not dominated, it would have been a disappointment, but both teenagers have lived up to their hype. Others, such as Joel Guzman (Dodgers) and Brian Anderson (White Sox), have merely consolidated gains they have made previously in their careers. Ezequiel Astacio has pitched well in the minors and is being groomed to help the Astros in middle relief, but he flopped in a big league trial. Anthony Reyes (Cardinals) has pitched well when healthy but can’t keep from missing a start. 2. Felix Hernandez, rhp, Mariners 3. Delmon Young, of, Devil Rays 5. Joel Guzman, ss, Dodgers 11. Lastings Milledge, of, Mets 22. Carlos Quentin, of, Diamondbacks 37. Brian Anderson, of, White Sox 47. Anthony Reyes, rhp, Cardinals 56. Edwin Encarnacion, 3b, Reds 58. Merkin Valdez, rhp, Giants 77. Joaquin Arias, ss, Rangers 80. Ezequiel Astacio, rhp, Astros 84. Brad Snyder, of, Indians Jumping In Stephen Drew (Diamondbacks) and Jered Weaver (Angels) held out until the last minute but finally signed with the clubs that drafted them in 2004. Drew’s debut has been spectacular in the California League (including an .865 slugging percentage in 74 at-bats), while Weaver (2-1, 5.85 but 28-4 K-BB ratio) has been uneven after his layoff. Several other 2004 draft picks also have catapulted themselves into top prospects with strong 2005 seasons, including young pitchers such as Gio Gonzalez (White Sox) and Troy Patton (Astros. No one has come as far as fast as Justin Verlander (Tigers), though. The No. 2 pick last year had some doubters but has responded to mechanical tinkering to have the best year by any pitcher in the minors, and he earned a one-game cameo in Detroit. These players are listed alphabetically. Yuniesky Betancourt, ss, Mariners Jonathan Broxton, rhp, Dodger Stephen Drew, ss, Diamondbacks Gio Gonzalez, lhp, White Sox Gaby Hernandez, rhp, Mets Philip Hughes, rhp, Yankees Chuck James, lhp, Braves Howie Kendrick, 2b, Angels George Kottaras, c, Padres Chris Lambert, rhp, Cardinals Jon Lester, lhp, Red Sox Eddy Martinez-Esteve, lf, Giants Miguel Montero, c, Diamondbacks Juan Morillo, rhp, Rockies Fernando Nieve, rhp, Astros Justin Orenduff, rhp, Dodgers Troy Patton, lhp, Astros Hunter Pence, of, Astros Anibal Sanchez, rhp, Red Sox Chuck Tiffany, lhp, Dodgers Edison Volquez, rhp, Rangers Justin Verlander, rhp, Tigers Jered Weaver, rhp, Angels Chris Young, of, White Sox Joel Zumaya, rhp, Tigers -- If you're not have fun in baseball, you miss the point of everything. -- ※ 發信站: 批踢踢實業坊(ptt.cc) ◆ From: 220.141.127.103 ※ 編輯: win95se 來自: 220.141.127.103 (07/20 08:59)