[情報] Top 20 International Prospects

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╭─ #01 - Gustavo Cabrera (DR) ─────────────────────╮ │ │ │ Santo Domingo Norte, Dominican Republic │ │ Height: 6'2" Weight: 190 │ │ Position: OF DOB: 01/23/1996 Bats: R Throws: R │ │ │ ╰─────────────────────────────────────╯ Cabrera has dazzled scouts with his bat speed, hitting mechanics and raw power but has also opened eyes with his instincts on the bases. In other words, he can run, too. His all-around speed combined with his aggressive style, strong arm and athletic body have brought about comparisons to Arizona outfielder Justin Upton when he was the same age. Cabrera’s prior experience in the United State could prove to be an advantage in his development. Last year, he was named the MVP at the 2011 RBI World Series in Minnesota and also participated in a showcase in Orlando with his trainer. This year, he starred in the Dominican Prospect League and was part of the league’s All-Star travel squad that played exhibition games and participated in showcases at big league sites in Arizona and Florida during Spring Training. The biggest knock on Cabrera is the notion that he only has one gear: full speed. He is still harnessing his skills and working on the fine art of playing under control. ============================================================================== ╭─ #02 - Franklin Barreto (VE) ─────────────────────╮ │ │ │ Turmero, Venezuela │ │ Height: 5'9" Weight: 174 │ │ Position: SS DOB: 02/27/1996 Bats: R Throws: R │ │ │ ╰─────────────────────────────────────╯ Scouts love Barreto’s defense and natural instincts when the young Venezuelan has a glove in his hands. He’s also gained praise for his approach at the plate -- specifically, the ability to hit line drives to all parts of the field. He is not the biggest shortstop -- 5-foot-9, 175 pounds -- but he has a solid build and a strong body. He also has above-average speed and has emerged as one of the top teenage talents in all of Latin America because of his tools set. Barreto starred in MLB-sponsored showcases in his country and traveled to the Dominican Republic last February along with 24 other prospects from Venezuela to take part in the first MLB prospect showcase to feature the top 50 prospects from Venezuela and Dominican Republic. His performance at the two-day showcase, held at the Mets’ complex in Boca Chica, only solidified his status as one of the top prospects on the international market. Barreto is trained by Ciro Barrios in the northern Venezuelan city of Turmero. ============================================================================== ╭─ #03 - Jairo Beras (DR) ────────────────────────╮ │ │ │ Boca Chica, Dominican Republic │ │ Height: 6'5" Weight: 178 │ │ Position: OF DOB: 12/25/1995 Bats: R Throws: R │ │ │ ╰─────────────────────────────────────╯ Beras possesses all the attributes scouts love in young prospects. He has plus bat speed, raw power and a projectable body. He could end up as corner outfielder when he fills out completely, but he has the speed to play center field. Beras is a five-tool player and will only improve with more seasoning. Think: a teenage Juan Gonzalez. The prospect’s status remains in question. Major League Baseball has been reviewing the prospect's documentation since the beginning of March to determine his age before the league will approve his $4.5 million agreement with the Rangers. Beras was listed with a birth date of Dec. 25, 1995, in February’s MLB prospect showcase in Boca Chica, Dominican Republic. That age makes him ineligible to sign until the international signing period begins on July 2. The Rangers say Beras is 17, which suggests they believe the teenager is not subject to the new international signing guidelines. =============================================================================== ╭─ #04 - Amaurys Minier (DR) ──────────────────────╮ │ │ │ San Cristobal, Dominican Republic │ │ Height: 6'2" Weight: 190 │ │ Position: SS DOB: 01/30/1996 Bats: S Throws: R │ │ │ ╰─────────────────────────────────────╯ Minier wants to stay in the infield, but he might not be athletic enough to remain there, and his body-type might be better suited for the outfield. He can hit for power from both sides of the plate, and it’s this power that should allow him to make the transition to a corner outfield spot. The teenager spends his offseason working out with Yankees catching prospect Gary Sanchez and is developing a routine that should help him when he makes the transition from an amateur player to a professional athlete. One of the top prospects in the Dominican Prospect League, Minier was part of the league’s All-Star travel squad that played in exhibition games and participated in showcases at big league sites in Arizona and Florida during Spring Training. He also played for the D.R. in the MLB prospect showcase in February. =============================================================================== ╭─ #05 - Wendell Rijo (DR) ───────────────────────╮ │ │ │ La Romana, Dominican Republic │ │ Height: 5'11" Weight: 170 │ │ Position: SS/2B DOB: 09/04/1995 Bats: R Throws: R │ │ │ ╰─────────────────────────────────────╯ The son of a Major League scout, the infielder knows the game and has been praised for his outstanding makeup. Considered undersized by some, Rijo does not blow scouts away with his physical tools and is far from a "tryout baby," but he excels in game situations in large part because of his natural instincts and knowledge. A star in the Dominican Prospect League, Rijo has plus range, a quick release at shortstop and an average arm. He’s also recognized as a team leader. Rijo was named to the league’s All-Star travel squad and was slated to play in exhibition games and participate in showcases at big league sites in Arizona and Florida during Spring Training, but his trip was cut short when he sprained his knee in a game at the Red Sox Complex in Florida. Earlier in the year, he represented his country in the MLB prospect showcase in Boca Chica, Dominican Republic. =============================================================================== ╭─ #06 - Luis Torrens (VE) ───────────────────────╮ │ │ │ Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela │ │ Height: 6'0" Weight: 171 │ │ Position: 3B DOB: 05/02/1996 Bats: R Throws: R │ │ │ ╰─────────────────────────────────────╯ The teenager’s reputation as a solid defender has made him one of the most sought after prospects in Latin America. From Venezuela, Torrens is six-foot and weighs 171 pounds, and he continues to develop as an all-around hitter. He just looks like a future big leaguer, scouts say, and one scout went as far as to call him “a young David Wright.” That said, Torrens’ position in the future could still be up in the air. He has the power bat scouts are looking for and profiles as a third baseman but might not have all of the tools to stay there. Torrens, who is trained by Carlos Rios and Melian in Puerto La Cruz, traveled to the Dominican Republic last February to take part in the MLB prospect showcase. Born on May 2, 1996, he is on track to sign a deal with a big league club two months after his 16th birthday. =============================================================================== ╭─ #07 - Alexander Palma (VE) ──────────────────────╮ │ │ │ Maracay, Venezuela │ │ Height: 6'0" Weight: 201 │ │ Position: OF DOB: 10/18/1995 Bats: R Throws: R │ │ │ ╰─────────────────────────────────────╯ Scouts like the young Venezuelan’s strong body and athletic build. Palma has also impressed the industry with a good bat speed, power at the plate and his baseball instincts. He profiles as a right fielder and is deceptively fast on the base paths. One scout described Palma by saying, "He’s not a plus runner but he’s not a base-clogger, either." Palma splashed on to the international scene when he starred for Venezuela at World Championships in Mexico last August. A veteran of the MLB showcases in Venezuela, Palma traveled to the Dominican Republic last February to take part in the MLB prospect showcase. As a participant in the baseball academy belonging to former Major League infielder Carlos Guillen, the 6-foot, 201-pound Palma has been exposed to some of the best instruction and facilities in Latin America. The newly retired Guillen now spends most of his free time working with young Venezuelan prospects like Palma, preparing them for a life in professional baseball. =============================================================================== ╭─ #08 - Jose Mujica (VE) ────────────────────────╮ │ │ │ Maracay, Venezuela │ │ Height: 6'2" Weight: 180 │ │ Position: RHP DOB: 06/29/1996 Bats: R Throws: R │ │ │ ╰─────────────────────────────────────╯ Best described as having a “loose arm,” the right-handed teenager is tall and lean with nice delivery. Developed by former Major Leaguer Carlos Guillen in his academy in Venezuela, the young pitcher projects as a starter and has received some of the best instruction in Latin America. Scouts like his arm strength and say he throws “a heavy ball” that makes it tough for hitters to hit his pitches cleanly. A confident teen, Mujica isn’t the most vocal player in the dugout but he leads by example. Undaunted by the big stage, the 6-foot-2, 180-pound Mujica shined in the Dominican Republic last February when he took part in the MLB prospect showcase with the top prospects from Venezuela and Dominican Republic. Part of Guillen’s job, say the longtime Major Leaguer, is to prepare prospects like Mujica for life on and off the field as a professional athlete, and the pitcher is a quick study. The former big league infielder has been impressed with Mujica’s poise and maturity. He says Mujica's aggressiveness reminds him of former teammates Felix Hernandez and a young Freddy Garcia. =============================================================================== ╭─ #09 - Richard Urena (DR) ───────────────────────╮ │ │ │ San Francisco de Macoris, D.R. │ │ Height: 6'1" Weight: 160 │ │ Position: SS DOB: 02/26/1996 Bats: L Throws: R │ │ │ ╰─────────────────────────────────────╯ Known for his good glove and ability to put the ball in play, Urena has outstanding range up the middle and can make the flashy plays in addition to the routine ones. The infielder has grown physically over the past few months, and his tools continue to improve right alongside his development. Although he lacks raw power, his other skills are comparable to Kansas City prospect Adalberto Mondesi, the son of former Major Leaguer Raul Mondesi. Considered one of the top shortstops to play in the Dominican Prospect League, Urena was a member of the league’s All-Star travel squad that played games and put on showcases at big league sites during Spring Training in Arizona and Florida. Soft-spoken and humble, Urena has been praised for his good makeup and overall character. He works out in San Pedro de Macoris, the city famous for producing big league shortstops, but he lives in San Francisco de Macoris with his mother, who raised him after his father passed away when he was a young child. =============================================================================== ╭─ #10 - Frandy De La Rosa (DR) ─────────────────────╮ │ │ │ Comendador, Dominican Republic │ │ Height: 6'1" Weight: 180 │ │ Position: SS DOB: 01/24/1996 Bats: S Throws: R │ │ │ ╰─────────────────────────────────────╯ The switch-hitter has a good feel for hitting and good hands on defense but will need to continue to develop his tools and build strength if he wants to stay in the infield. For now, his makeup and ability to hit from both sides of the plate are what scouts find the most attractive about the young infielder. Scouts have praised his soft hands but have expressed some concern about his running and throwing abilities. De La Rosa is from Elias Pina, near the Haitian border, and moved to Boca Chica because his mother believed the larger city could provide more opportunities for her son develop as a baseball player. Educated and grounded, De La Rosa’s good makeup works in his favor. He is considered mature for his age and could develop into a leader. A star in the Dominican Prospect League, De La Rosa was a member of the league ’s All-Star travel squad that played games and put on showcases at big league sites during Spring Training. =============================================================================== ╭─ #11 - Nathanael Javier (DR) ─────────────────────╮ │ │ │ Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic │ │ Height: 6'3" Weight: 185 │ │ Position: 3B DOB: 10/10/1995 Bats: R Throws: R │ │ │ ╰─────────────────────────────────────╯ Javier comes from a baseball family. The younger brother of Sony Javier, a prospect with Toronto, and the son of Narciso Tapia, a trainer in the Boca Chica area, baseball is in the young prospect’s blood. The big third baseman is considered a solid all-around player and is projected to hit for average and power in the future. He has impressed scouts with his large body frame, lean muscle mass and high baseball IQ. He appears to have the perfect body for third base but might have to move to first base if he gets too big to play the position. Some believe the 6-ft-3, 185-pound Javier is second only to Gustavo Cabrera and Wendell Rijo in terms of upside and overall talent. Javier just might have all the tools Major League scouts look for in a prospect, and he has the potential to be a special bat with plus power. Trained by Basilio Vizcaino in Santo Domingo, Javier starred in the Dominican Prospect League and was a member of the league’s All-Star travel squad that at big league camps during Spring Training. =============================================================================== ╭─ #12 - Luis Castro (VE) ────────────────────────╮ │ │ │ Ciudad Bolivar, Venezuela │ │ Height: 6'1" Weight: 187 │ │ Position: SS DOB: 09/19/1995 Bats: R Throws: R │ │ │ ╰─────────────────────────────────────╯ Scouts like Castro’s all-around game, although some believe he is headed for a position change in the future. The Venezuelan teen has been praised for his quick feet and good bat speed, but it’s unclear whether his actions are good enough to stay in the middle infield and if he has enough power to play first base or third base. Scouts do like his line-drive approach at the plate, and although he only has doubles power now, his overall power could increase as he develops. The 6-foot-1, 187-pound shortstop is among the biggest middle infielders on the market and will only continue to grow. This overall development could bode well for him if he needs to transition to the outfield. Castro is trained by Jose Aguilar in the Venezuelan city of Ciudad Bolivar and was part of the Venezuelan team that played in the MLB prospect showcase in Boca Chica, Dominican Republic, in February =============================================================================== ╭─ #13 - Luis Barrera (DR) ───────────────────────╮ │ │ │ Tamboril, Dominican Republic │ │ Height: 6'1" Weight: 180 │ │ Position: OF DOB: 11/15/1995 Bats: L Throws: L │ │ │ ╰─────────────────────────────────────╯ The outfielder can hit and has shown some power but is not as proficient in the other parts of his game. He has expressed an eagerness to learn and improve his skills, which could help him overcome some of his physical limitations. A natural athlete, Barrera needs to work on his hitting mechanics and routes in the outfield, but both should improve as he continues to develop. Scouts do like his left-handed hitting ability and swing. He’s also opened a few eyes with displays of power during batting practice but also raised a few eyebrows with inconsistent throws that are sometimes hard for the infielders to handle. Barrera, who is 6-foot-1 and 180 pounds, is trained by Kiko Pena in the Dominican Republic town of Tamboril. He was a member of the Dominican Prospect League’s All-Star travel squad. =============================================================================== ╭─ #14 - Ronny Carvajal (DR) ──────────────────────╮ │ │ │ Bani, Dominican Republic │ │ Height: 6'3" Weight: 180 │ │ Position: OF DOB: 10/09/1995 Bats: R Throws: R │ │ │ ╰─────────────────────────────────────╯ Six words: Big body. Power bat. Good athlete. Scouts like the teenager’s swing, his body frame and his strong arm from right field, but he remains a work in progress. He’s best described as raw, and he needs to improve on his overall approach at the plate. Carvajal’s good makeup and work ethic work in his favor. He also has a high projection ceiling because of his easy actions and natural size. However, his mechanics at the plate need to be refined, and the flaws are keeping him from reaching his potential as a hitter. That said, there are high hopes for the young outfielder, and he should improve when he’s put into a Major League farm system and receives daily instruction. A member of the Dominican Prospect League’s All-Star travel squad , Carvajal also suited up for the Dominican Republic in the MLB prospect showcase in February. =============================================================================== ╭─ #15 - Julio De La Cruz (DR) ─────────────────────╮ │ │ │ Santiago, Dominican Republic │ │ Height: 6'1" Weight: 190 │ │ Position: 3B DOB: 10/05/1995 Bats: R Throws: R │ │ │ ╰─────────────────────────────────────╯ De La Cruz is an advanced hitter with a mature approach at the plate and has been praised for his good makeup. An average defender, he has a strong arm and should stay at the position as long as he continues to develop. Scouts like De La Cruz’s mature body, specifically his muscle tone and flexibility. A star in the Dominican Prospect League, the infielder has shown the ability to complete against quality pitching and continues to improve on defense. He separated himself in the dugout because of his leadership skills and baseball aptitude. A member of the Dominican Republic team in the MLB prospect showcase, De La Cruz was also part of Dominican Prospect League’s All-Star travel squad that played games and put on showcases at big league sites during Spring Training in Arizona and Florida. He trains in the Dominican Republic city of Santiago with former Major Leaguer Luis Polonia. =============================================================================== ╭─ #16 - Jose Pujols (DR) ────────────────────────╮ │ │ │ Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic │ │ Height: 6'3" Weight: 175 │ │ Position: OF DOB: 09/29/1995 Bats: R Throws: R │ │ │ ╰─────────────────────────────────────╯ Athletic, with a strong arm that might eventually land him in right field, the teenage outfielder has also displayed raw power at the plate. However, he remains an enigma because of an inconsistent approach and the fact that he sometimes seems lost when in the batter’s box, even during batting practice. Some think Pujols’ biggest issue is his belief that he has to hit every ball out of the park and the mixed results that come with the all-or-nothing approach. At times, he shows plus-plus power along with natural throwing and running abilities that would make him among the top prospects on the international market, but there is a concern that he might not make enough contact to stay in a lineup on a regular basis. Pujols’ natural abilities make him attractive to scouts, and he could pay dividends once he receives regular instruction in a Major League farm system. Strong performances in Florida and Arizona for the Dominican Prospect League All-Star travel squad during Spring Training have some scouts believing that Pujols is starting to put his game together. =============================================================================== ╭─ #17 - Deivi Grullon (DR) ───────────────────────╮ │ │ │ Bonao, Dominican Republic │ │ Height: 6'1" Weight: 180 │ │ Position: C DOB: 02/17/1996 Bats: R Throws: R │ │ │ ╰─────────────────────────────────────╯ A defensive-minded catcher with some power, Grullon is trained by catching guru Luis Coronado, and some believe he could be the next Wilin Rosario (Rockies prospect). Grullon has a solid body, is built like a catcher and has plus arm strength. He has solid blocking skills but needs to improve on his defensive techniques and sometimes makes plays more difficult than they should be because he relies too heavily on his natural abilities. The best catching prospect to ever come play in the Dominican Prospect League, Grullon has also built a reputation for his gap-to-gap hitting prowess in games and awe-inspiring batting practice sessions. A member of the Dominican Republic team in the MLB prospect showcase , Grullon was also part of Dominican Prospect League’s All-Star travel squad that played during Spring Training in Arizona and Florida. =============================================================================== ╭─ #18 - Jose Castillo (VE) ───────────────────────╮ │ │ │ Valencia, Venezuela │ │ Height: 6'4" Weight: 199 │ │ Position: LHP DOB: 01/10/1996 Bats: L Throws: L │ │ │ ╰─────────────────────────────────────╯ The first thing you notice about Castillo is his size, and the second thing that stands out about the tall left-hander is his poise on mound. But it’s his arm strength and smooth delivery that make the Venezuelan teen one of the most coveted lefties on the international market. He projects as a starter and should continue to improve when he fine tunes his mechanics and his body fills out. Castillo, who is 6-foot-4 and 199 pounds, starred in MLB-sponsored showcases in his country and traveled to the Dominican Republic last February from Venezuela to take part in the MLB prospect showcase. He is from the baseball-rich city of Valencia, Venezuela, and is trained by Felix Olivo. =============================================================================== ╭─ #19 - Juan Carlos Arias (DR) ─────────────────────╮ │ │ │ San Pedro, Dominican Republic │ │ Height: 6'3" Weight: 199 │ │ Position: 3B DOB: 09/16/1995 Bats: R Throws: R │ │ │ ╰─────────────────────────────────────╯ Scouts love his raw power -- one described him as having thunder in his bat -- and Arias has also impressed the industry with his big body and arm strength, but some wonder about his consistency at the plate and his overall approach when he’s in the batter’s box. The 6-foot-3, 199-pound Arias projects to play both corner infield positions, and, like most teens, he remains a work in progress. From San Pedro de Macoris, he is represented by Arias and Goodman and was a member of the Dominican Republic team in the first MLB prospect showcase in Boca Chica, Dominican Republic, in February. =============================================================================== ╭─ #20 - Euri Minaya (DR) ────────────────────────╮ │ │ │ Boca Chica, Dominican Republic │ │ Height: 6'4" Weight: 202 │ │ Position: OF DOB: 10/11/1995 Bats: R Throws: R │ │ │ ╰─────────────────────────────────────╯ The young outfielder is one of the most intriguing prospects on the market. Scouts like Minaya’s big body, big arm and big power, but they also know he needs a lot of work and time to develop. He is as raw as prospects come, but he could pay big dividends in the future, once he receives regular instruction. There’s a belief that Minaya needs to become a better baseball player, but he should make progress on that front once he is put into a Major League farm system. In February, the 6-foot-4, 202-pound Minaya was a member of the Dominican Republic team in the MLB prospect showcase in Boca Chica, Dominican Republic. Minaya should have felt at home at the showcase -- he's from Boca Chica and is trained by Valentin Monero. === 資料來源:http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/prospects/watch/y2012/#list=int -- "HARD WORK BEATS TALENT WHEN TALENT FAILS TO WORK HARD." -- ※ 發信站: 批踢踢實業坊(ptt.cc) ◆ From: 140.114.209.10