[情報] Detroit Tigers Top 20 Prospects for 2011
Detroit Tigers Top 20 Prospects for 2011
by John Sickels on Dec 22, 2010 2:00 PM EST
1) Jacob Turner, RHP, Grade A-: Borderline B+. Main worry here is standard
young pitcher health concerns, plus will the Tigers rush him?
2) Nick Castellanos, 3B, Grade B: Want to see what his batting average and
OBP look like in addition to his power.
3) Andy Oliver, LHP, Grade B: A personal favorite despite the issues with his
breaking ball and poor handling by the Tigers last summer.
4) Dan Schlereth, LHP, Grade B-: Borderline B, love the power relief arm but
will control issues keep him from being an effective closer?
5) Daniel Fields, OF, Grade B-: I thought the Tigers were stupid to jump him
from Michigan high school competition to the Florida State League. He wasn't
bad considering the circumstances, and the tools are excellent. Give him
credit for staying afloat.
6) Casey Crosby, LHP, Grade B-: Very difficult to rank and grade due to
uncertainty about his health.
7) Chance Ruffin, RHP, Grade B-: Won't need much minor league time, very
polished, good stuff.
8) Brayan Villareal, RHP, Grade B-: I really don't understand why this guy
doesn't get more respect. Good stuff, good numbers.
9) Drew Smyly, LHP, Grade B-: Polished college lefty, future fourth starter
but should be a good one.
10) Casper Wells, OF, Grade C+: Old for a prospect, won't hit .300 in a full
season, but will provide power.
11) Francisco Martinez, 3B, Grade C+: Tigers officials love the tools, but
he's been rushed and performance has suffered as a result. I'm not confident
in him, at least in the short term.
12) Lester Oliveros, RHP, Grade C+: Borderline C. Power relief arm with
enough juice to get a "+", but command is troublesome.
13) Jose Ortega, RHP, Grade C+: Borderline C. Power relief arm with enough
juice to get a "+", but command is troublesome.
14) Bruce Rondon, RHP, Grade C+: Borderline C. Power relief arm with enough
juice to get a "+", but command is troublesome.
15) Robbie Weinhart, RHP, Grade C+: Borderline C. Got killed in the majors,
but I still expect him to be a useful reliever.
16) Adam Wilk, LHP, Grade C: Very polished lefty with mediocre stuff, could
be a fifth starter.
17) Charlie Furbush, LHP, Grade C: Very polished lefty with mediocre stuff,
could be a fifth starter, got killed in Triple-A.
18) Danry Vazquez, OF, Grade C: Nothing but scouting reports and a big bonus
at this point, could be great, could be lousy, just need to see. Will they do
the sink/swim thing with him like they have with other Latin American players?
19) Ryan Strieby, 1B-OF, Grade C: Will his wrist ever heal? If it does, he
could have a really nice season in his age 27-28 peak window.
20) Avisail Garcia, Of, Grade C: Outstanding tools, but has been rushed and
doesn't know how to play yet.
OTHERS OF NOTE: Rob Brantly, C; Alex Burgos, LHP, Josue Carreno, RHP; Brandon
Douglas, 2B; Wade Gaynor, 3B; Scott Green, RHP; Bryan Holaday, C; Jaime
Johnson, OF; Corey Jones, 2B; Dixon Machado, SS; Tony Plagman, 1B; Cody
Satterwhite, RHP; Danny Worth, SS.
The Tigers system is thin, although there is some intriguing material for the
pitching staff. Turner, Oliver, and Smyly give them three strong starting
pitching prospects, and Crosby's upside is undeniable if he can stay on the
mound. There are lively arms for the bullpen as well, with Schlereth and
Ruffin leading the pack, plus a gaggle of hard-throwing relievers with
command issues. Villareal is the sleeper who could help in either role.
The hitting is another matter. Castellanos should be good and Wells can help
this year, but after them there are nothing but high-upside/high-risk
players. Fields is the best of the tools guys, but I really don't like how he
was rushed; same goes with Martinez and Garcia. How will they handle Danry
Vazquez? They are willing to spend money at the top of the draft and in Latin
America, but the way the Tigers handle some of these guys reminds me of what
the Mets were doing a few years ago, pushing some guys too fast. I much
prefer the less Darwinist approach of the Rays and Twins.
All in all, there is some cream at the top, but underneath it this system
needs help.
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