[情報] Prospect Grades and What They Mean ( …
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By John Sickels
What Grades Mean
I occasionally get questions from readers about what my grades mean. Here is
a brief rundown.
Grade A prospects are the elite. They have a good chance of becoming stars or
superstars. Almost all Grade A prospects develop into major league regulars,
if injuries or other problems don't intervene. Note that is a major 「if」 in
some cases.
Grade B prospects have a good chance to enjoy successful careers. Some will
develop into stars, some will not. Most end up spending several years in the
majors, at the very least in a marginal role.
Grade C prospects are the most common type. These are guys who have something
positive going for them, but who may have a question mark or three, or who
are just too far away from the majors to get an accurate feel for. A few
Grade C guys, especially at the lower levels, do develop into stars. Many end
up as role players or bench guys. Some don't make it at all.
A major point to remember is that grades for pitchers do NOT correspond
directly to grades for hitters. Many Grade A pitching prospects fail to
develop, often due to injuries. Some Grade C pitching prospects turn out much
better than expected.
Also note that there is diversity within each category. I'm a tough grader;
Grade C+ is actually good praise coming from me, and some C+ prospects turn
out very well indeed.
Finally, keep in mind that all grades are just shorthand for the actual
analysis of the player. A Grade C prospect in rookie ball could end up being
very impressive, while a Grade C prospect in Triple-A is likely just a future
role player
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