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Pittsburgh Pirates Top 20 Prospects for 2011
by John Sickels on Jan 3, 2011 11:01 AM EST
1) Jameson Taillon, RHP, Grade B+: This grade is actually conservative; if he
lives up to full potential it will be an A- or even an A soon enough. Future
number one starter if all goes according to plan.
2) Stetson Allie, RHP, Grade B: Like Taillon, this is a conservative grade
until we see him in action. Number one starter potential, or perhaps a power
closer.
3) Tony Sanchez, C, Grade B: If injuries don't get in the way, I still expect
him to be a very good starting major league catcher.
4) Rudy Owens, LHP, Grade B: Harder to be skeptical now with a strong
Double-A season under his belt. Looks like a future number three starter.
5) Luis Heredia, RHP, Grade B-: Borderline B. Very hard to rank international
players with great scouting reports but nothing objective to go on. Reports
indicate future number one starter potential, but a long way away. Remember
Michael Ynoa.
6) Jeff Locke, LHP, Grade B-: Like Owens, a number three or four starter
though I don't like Locke quite as much.
7) Diego Moreno, RHP, Grade B-: Few relievers offer this combination of
velocity and control, but scouts wonder if his breaking stuff is good enough
for him to close.
8) Zach "The Junker" Von Rosenberg, RHP, Grade B-: Although I don't like the
low strikeout rate in the NY-P, I buy into his projectability.
9) Justin Wilson, LHP, Grade B-: I seem to like him more than other people
do, although he does need to lower his walk rate.
10) Starling Marte, OF, Grade C+: Borderline B-. Can hit for average,
dangerous on the bases, but lack of strike zone judgment and home run power
are issues.
11) Bryan Morris, RHP, Grade C+: I don't like him as much as other people do.
He looks like a number four starter to me, and I prefer the southpaw
candidates.
12) Colton Cain, LHP, Grade C+: Very projectable, still learning what he's
doing, grade could rise easily this year.
13) Brock Holt, INF, Grade C+: Played great before he got hurt. One of
several future 2B-SS utility types in the system.
14) Nick Kingham, RHP, Grade C+: Projectable right-hander out of high school
in Nevada, looks like a breakthrough possibility this year or next.
15) Tony Watson, LHP, Grade C+: Overshadowed by the other pitchability
lefties but could sneak into majors in '11 and surprise people.
16) Evan Chambers, OF, Grade C: Short, but athletic and strong, draws tons of
walks, if anything is too passive. If he can add a bit more aggressiveness to
his approach, could break out big.
17) Zach Dodson, LHP, Grade C: Another young but raw pitcher with good
projection.
18) Gorkys Hernandez, OF, Grade C: Great glove, but bat is stagnant.
19) Mel Rojas, Jr., OF, Grade C: Great tools, couldn't hit in the New
York-Penn League.
20) Chase d'Arnaud, SS, Grade C: Double-A season brought mixed results, still
has a chance to be more than a utility player.
OTHERS OF NOTE: Tim Alderson, RHP; Eric Avila, 3B; Nate Baker, LHP; Jorge
Bishop, 2B; Victor Black, RHP; Exicardo Cayonez, OF; Jarek Cunningham, 2B;
Matt Curry, 1B; Brian Friday, INF; Robbie Grossman, OF; Josh Harrison, INF;
Phil Irwin, RHP; Andrew Lambo, OF; Quincy Latimore, OF; Kyle McPherson, RHP;
Jordy Mercer, INF; Quinton Miller, RHP; Daniel Moskos, LHP; Alex Presley, OF;
Trent Stevenson, RHP.
While there is a lot of Grade C+/C in this system, I like the trends here and
I think they are on the right track.
Pitching is the focus: there is a foundation of an excellent pitching staff
here, with Taillon, Allie, and Heredia all potential aces and a large number
of guys who project as number three or four starters behind them. Of course,
some (many) of these guys will get hurt or not pan out, but gathering as many
arms as possible is a viable strategy that should pay dividends.
Hitting is a different matter. There are no surefire stars here. Sanchez
should be solid, but after him you have some high risk tools guys, mixed in
with future role players. They have a lot of options for future utility
infielders.
Overall, the system could use more hitting but I like what they are doing on
the pitching side.
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