[情報] Arizona Diamondbacks Top 20 Prospects for 2011
Arizona Diamondbacks Top 20 Prospects for 2011
by John Sickels on Nov 18, 2010 6:15 PM EST
1) Jarrod Parker, RHP, Grade B: My policy is to be cautious with grades
following a serious injury until we see actual game performance, not just
reports from instructional league. That said, Parker is still the best
prospect in the system.
2) Tyler Skaggs, LHP, Grade B: I liked him a lot when the Angels drafted him,
and I like him a lot now.
3) Matt Davidson, 3B, Grade B, borderline B-: Bat developed nicely this year,
but glove at third is problematic. Where does he end up?
4) Chris Owings, SS, Grade B-: I don't like the low walk rate, but his other
skills look good and I think he can remain at shortstop.
5) Wade Miley, LHP, Grade B-: Erratic in 2009 but better in 2010, could
surprise in '11 if he maintains this progress improving his consistency.
6) Bobby Borchering, 3B, Grade B-: Fell behind Davidson with an
okay-but-not-great year. Also has defensive doubts, but still quite young and
could put up big numbers in Cal League.
7) Marc Krauss, OF, Grade B-: I like him more than some people, but his
defense and lack of speed are legitimate issues.
8) Pat Corbin, LHP, Grade B-: Another intriguing lefty acquired from the
Angels in the Haren deal. Will velocity pick up to match pitching skills?
9) Paul Goldschmidt, 1B, Grade B-: California League power monster has
strikeout issues that could prevent a good batting average/OBP at higher
levels.
10) Charlie Brewer, RHP, Grade B-: Sleeper pitcher needs more attention, has
excellent command of decent stuff, could be a huge surprise if Double-A
transition is successful.
11) A.J. Pollock, OF, Grade B-: Injury mulligan for a player with
across-the-board average tools and skills.
12) David Holmberg, LHP, Grade C+: Another trade acquisition lefty, could
follow in footsteps of Skaggs and Corbin on this list next year.
13) J.R. Bradley, RHP, Grade C+: Projectable kid from 2010 draft.
14) Robbie Rowland, RHP, Grade C+: Projectable kid from 2010 draft.
15) Colin Cowgill, OF, Grade C+: Across-the-board skills would make him a
great fourth outfielder.
16) Josh Collmenter, RHP, Grade C+: Throws strikes, changes speeds, could eat
innings despite weak fastball.
17) Ryan Wheeler, 3B, Grade C+: A blah-season with the bat, did OK with the
glove at third base, stick could still improve.
18) Chase Anderson, RHP, Grade C+: Another pitchability arm with good
performance record that we need to see at a higher level.
19) Michael Belfiore, LHP, Grade C+: Somewhat disappointing season from '09
early pick, rebound is possible like Miley this year.
20) Adam Eaton, OF, Grade C+: Undersized 20th round pick has solid
athleticism and tore up Pioneer League, but we need to see him at higher
levels.
21) Kevin Munson, RHP, Grade C+: Intriguing relief arm could move quickly.
OTHERS OF NOTE: Scottie Allen, RHP; Keon Broxton, OF; Kevin Eichhorn, RHP;
Tyler Green, RHP; Tyler Linton, OF; Wagner Mateo, OF; Raul Navarro, SS; Kyler
Newby, RHP; David Nick, 2B; Rossmel Perez, C; Blake Perry, RHP; Wes Roemer,
RHP; Bryan Shaw, RHP; Eric Smith, RHP; Matt Torra, RHP; Zach Walters, SS;
Cody Wheeler, LHP; Bryan Woodall, RHP.
Arizona has an interesting group of bats, but the most impressive of them are
going to slip the wrong way on the defensive spectrum: how will Davidson,
Borchering, Goldschmidt, and Krauss all fit into the same major league
lineup, assuming their bats develop properly?
The pitcher with the greatest upside is clearly Parker, though I am
conservative on the grade until we see him in real games. If his command is
back to pre-injury standards, he would move up to Grade B+, if not A-, pretty
fast in 2011. Skaggs, Miley, Corbin, and Holmberg provide some left-handed
balance to the mixture of pitchability (Brewer, Collmenter, Anderson) and
upside (Rowland, Bradley, Perry, Green) right-handers.
Overall, there are some significant question-marks here, but the system isn't
dry and could look much better a year from now pending the development of the
younger prospects.
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