[情報] New York Mets Top 20 Prospects for 2009
New York Mets Top 20 Prospects for 2009
John Sickels
All grades are EXTREMELY PRELIMINARY and subject to change. Don’t get too
worried about exact rankings at this point, especially once you get out of
the top 10. Grade C+/C guys are pretty interchangeable depending on what you
are looking for.
1) Wilmer Flores, SS-3B, Grade B+:
I might take some flack for this, but in
this case I think his upside is higher
than F-Mart. If I could have just one
of them, I’d pick Flores.
2) Fernando Martinez, OF, Grade B+:
Still extremely young, though at some
point he’s got to produce better than
he has. You can flip him with Flores
if you prefer the guy closer to the majors.
3) Jon Niese, LHP, Grade B:
I’ve liked him since high school. He’s not an
ace but should be a fine inning-eater.
4) Brad Holt, RHP, Grade B:
Higher ceiling than Niese, but not as refined and
command still needs work.
5) Reese Havens, SS, Grade B:
Assuming he’s healthy, I think he’s going to
be a strong across-the-board player with a high OBP.
6) Jefry Marte, 3B, Grade C+:
Could be a star if it all comes together, but
still rather raw. Considering B- but for me
that’s aggressive for a rookie ball guy.
7) Jenrry Mejia, RHP, Grade C+
Pitching version of Marte: lots of talent, but
skills are in the developmental stages and may not pan out.
8) Bobby Parnell, RHP, Grade C+:
Stats don’t match scouting reports, but he
has a good sinker and could be an effective setup man.
9) Eddie Kunz, RHP, Grade C+:
Another bullpen option who gets ground balls.
10) Nick Evans, 1B, Grade C+:
Held his own after being rushed, which you have
to respect, but he may just be a good platoon
bat, not a regular.
11) Ike Davis, 1B-OF, Grade C+:
I will cut him some slack for now. If he can’
t hit, he could convert to pitching due to
his strong arm.
12) Dillon Gee, RHP, Grade C+:
Sleeper prospect has a decent arm, good
command, and has risen rapidly in a short
period of time. Could be better than many
more-heralded guys.
13) Scott Moviel, RHP, Grade C+:
Young and projectable, but if they rush him
they will be sorry.
14) Scott Shaw, RHP, Grade C+:
Sleeper prospect from 2008 draft, has above
average stuff and showed better command
in the pros than he did at Illinois.
15) Eric Beaulac, RHP, Grade C+:
Another sleeper college arm, this one with a
home state connection at LeMoyne.
16) Ruben Tejada, SS, Grade C+:
Gets slack on the grade because he was
massively rushed to the Florida State
League. Controls the strike zone, has
promise with the glove, very young.
17) Greg Veloz, 2B, Grade C+:
Another young infielder who has been pushed
fast but has some upside.
18) Michael Antonini, LHP, Grade C:
I cut him at the last second from the
2008 book, though he still showed up
on the grade list in the back of the
book. Good changeup.
19) Dylan Owen, RHP, Grade C:
Polished pitcher with good command, could be swingman.
20) Kyle Allen, RHP, Grade C:
Sleeper high school pick from 2008 draft bears
close attention.
Others: Robert Carson, LHP; Dock Doyle, C; Lucas Duda, 1B: Jeurys Familia,
RHP; Junior Guerra, RHP; Zach Lutz, 3B: Kirk Nieuwenhuis, OF; Francisco Pena,
C: Cesar Puello, OF; Elvin Ramirez, RHP; Aderlin Rodriguez, 3B: Javier
Rodriguez, OF; Brant Rustich, RHP; Chris Schwinden, RHP; Tobi Stoner, RHP;
Josh Thole, C; Nate Vineyard, LHP.
As usual, don’t sweat so much about where the Grade C+/C types rank exactly
on this list. After I get past the top 10 I don’t worry so much about exact
placement, since I’m trying to concentrate on the book right now.
If there are other guys you think should be included, let me know. Also, what
is the deal with Nate Vineyard? I keep hearing he has quit baseball, but I
haven’t found any details about this. I don’t want to dump him until I find
out exactly what’s going on.
SYSTEM IN BRIEF:
The Mets continue to make a big push in Latin America, and they seem to
have a knack for finding some interesting pitchers in the later rounds of the
draft. They like to rush guys quickly, particularly pushing the Latin
American kids hard, F-Mart being the best example. Whether this helps or
hinders development remains to be seen. They could use more depth in position
players. They have the financial resources to be a lot more aggressive in the
draft than they have been, so there’s really no excuse for this NOT to be a
good farm system. I think it ranks about the middle of the pack right now.
They have made significant progress and there is quite a bit of upside here,
but more needs to be done.
Reports on these guys and over 1,000 others can be found in the 2009 Baseball
Prospect Book. Pre-order for January 31st shipping now!
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