[情報] Prospect Watch: Top 10 second basemen
. Cory Spangenberg, Padres: Spangenberg became a great example of the
benefits of signing early -- getting out and racking up 330 plate appearances
while many of his fellow 2011 first-rounders were sitting around and waiting
to sign. He also showed that reports of his ability to hit were spot-on, as
he put up impressive numbers in average and on-base percentage. Spangenberg
also has plus speed that will allow him to continue to steal bases. He's
already made the move to second base from third base full-time and should be
just fine there. Spangenberg is on the fast track already, and to see him in
Double-A at some point in 2012 seems very reasonable.
2. Jonathan Schoop, Orioles: The Curacao native has shown the ability to play
well all over the infield. Signed as a shortstop, he could play that premium
position, but Schoop saw a lot of time at second and third in deference to
first-round pick Manny Machado. Regardless of Schoop's position, he's shown
some offensive tools and should continue to hit for average, with more power
coming as he matures. He played alongside Machado quite a bit, and seeing the
pair together up the middle in Baltimore could be in the cards.
3. Kolten Wong, Cardinals: The University of Hawaii product made a seamless
transition to the pro game in 2011, going straight from the Draft to the
full-season Midwest League and continuing to hit for average, get on base and
show more power than one would expect for a guy who is 5-foot-9, 190 pounds.
He has very good speed and should be a threat on the bases. And while most
think of a player who is already a second baseman in college as a defensive
failure, Wong is quite adept at the position. He's already on the fast track
and may not need more than a year to be ready to help out in St. Louis.
4. Oscar Tejeda, Red Sox: Tejeda generated some excitement in Boston's Minor
League system with a big 2010 season -- his first as a second baseman. Things
didn't go as well when he moved up to Double-A, as he struggled with the
advanced pitching and his aggressiveness at the plate didn't work in his
favor. Tejeda is young enough to turn it around and has the raw tools to be a
good hitter with some power. He's still learning the nuances of second base
and will continue to do so, even if he has to repeat the level at age 22.
5. Cesar Hernandez, Phillies: Philadelphia challenged Hernandez in 2011,
jumping him from the short-season New York-Penn League up two levels to the
Advanced Class A Florida State League. While his overall numbers don't look
great, he did improve as the season wore on, hitting much better,
particularly after a sub-.200 April. When Hernandez is locked in, he can hit
for average and has solid on-base skills. When he gets on consistently, he
can then let his speed work to his advantage. A good defensive second
baseman, Hernandez, 21, is still plenty young enough that a return engagement
in Clearwater won't put him behind developmentally.
6. Delino DeShields, Astros: First-round picks typically come with high
expectations, and when they aren't met, it's easy to feel disappointed.
Houston fans shouldn't get too upset about DeShields, who scuffled as one of
the youngest players in the South Atlantic League in 2011. The tools are all
still there -- from his bat speed to his plus foot speed. He might even
develop some power, and once he learns the strike zone better, he could
become the leadoff hitter with some pop many envisioned. DeShields, 19, will
also use his speed better on the basepaths as he plays more. He did adjust
from the outfield to second base well enough, and he'll still be a teenager
for almost all of the upcoming season.
7. Charlie Culberson, Giants: Culberson made the big jump up to Double-A in
2011, and his numbers definitely suffered in the Eastern League. There's
still plenty to like about his bat -- he has some legitimate extra-base
ability -- but he needs to work on his pitch recognition and plate discipline
so he can tap into those tools more consistently. In Culberson's second year
as a full-time second baseman, he got more comfortable defensively. He may
have Joe Panik coming up from behind him soon, so this season could be a big
one for his development.
8. Scooter Gennett, Brewers: As an undersized overachiever, the 5-foot-9,
164-pound Gennett not only knows he has to prove himself at every level, he
seems to thrive on it. All he's done is hit through his pro career -- batting
for average, showing more pop than one would expect and proving to be a solid
baserunner. A former shortstop, Gennett's better suited for second base and
continues to learn the position. After a very strong Arizona Fall League
showing, he's ready to move up to Double-A and prove doubters wrong once
again.
9. Reese Havens, Mets: When Havens was drafted out of the University of South
Carolina in 2008, the hope was that he would be a college player who'd move
quickly. Injuries have been the biggest obstacle, with Havens playing in just
213 games over three-plus seasons. When he has been healthy, Havens has been
as initially advertised, with a good approach at the plate and a solid
all-around bat. He's also played well at second after being a shortstop in
college. If Havens can stay on the field this season, he could be ready for
New York in a year.
10. Joe Panik, Giants: A shortstop at St. John's, Panik rewarded San
Francisco's faith in him (many didn't see him as a first-rounder) by leading
the Northwest League in hitting. Then he headed to the Arizona Fall League
and more than held his own against the advanced competition. Panik also
played second base regularly for the first time in the AFL, with scouts being
impressed with his overall game and his baseball IQ. Even if he plays some
shortstop during his first full season of pro ball, the right side of the
infield looks like a good long-term home.
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