[閒聊] hardballtimes 2011 Top 10 Prospects
Cincinnati Reds: Top 10 Prospects
1. Aroldis Chapman / SP/RP / Chapman's fastball is already legendary. Combine
it with his slider and he has the makings of an elite closer. The polish on
his change-up in 2010 was surprising and may be the deciding factor between
bullpen and rotation. I like him a lot, but the indecision regarding his role
leaves me cold.
2. Devin Mesoraco / C / Mesoraco had a dynamite season thanks mainly to a
shorter, quicker swing than he has shown in the past. His defensive potential
is nothing to sneeze at, either, offering Cincinnati an all-around potential
future asset at a premier position.
3. Yasmani Grandal / C / Despite what some are saying, Grandal is a solid
defender in my book. From a catching perspective, he has power and plate
discipline to spare, but I have my doubts as to whether he can make enough
consistent contact to hit for a respectable average.
4. Yonder Alonso / 1B/OF / Alonso's stock has dipped this year. The home run
power simply isn't where it needs to be. It's now safe to question his
All-Star potential, but he does many things well and looks the part of an
above-average first baseman.
5. Yorman Rodriguez / OF / It's rare to see a hyped, athletic teenager put
his tools to work and immediately produce results. He literally has
everything you want in an outfield prospect. We'll just have to wait and see
how his pitch recognition and plate discipline translate to full-season ball.
6. Billy Hamilton / 2B/SS / Hamilton is an athletic young infielder who
showed a better plate approach than anyone expected for his age. He has speed
to burn and some power upside that hasn't presented itself yet.
7. Kyle Lotzkar / SP/RP / Cincinnati continues to be cautious with Lotzkar.
Once turned loose, he has above-average velocity on his fastball and two
promising secondary pitches.
8. Cody Puckett / 2B / Second base looks like Puckett's permanent home, and
the power he showed in 2010 could turn him into a solid asset for Cincinnati.
Whether or not his power or speed will show up as he advances through the
farm system remains to be seen.
9. Todd Frazier / OF/3B/1B / Frazier's power and speed continue to play and
could aid him on his way to becoming an average outfielder. But his strikeout
rate spiked to scary levels in 2010. Trend or learning experience?
10. Juan Francisco / 3B / I thought about handing Juan Duran the No. 10 spot,
Brad Boxberger has a lively arm, and Neftali Soto showed signs of life, but I
finally decided on Francisco. Francisco's walk rate could destroy him, and
his defense is shaky to say the least, but his power is an asset that
separates him from the rest.
Cincinnati Reds: Top 10 Players Under Age 26 (as of 4/1/11)
1. Jay Bruce / OF
2. Aroldis Chapman / SP/RP
3. Homer Bailey / SP
4. Johnny Cueto / SP
5. Mike Leake / SP
6. Devin Mesoraco / C
7. Yasmani Grandal / C
8. Yonder Alonso / 1B/OF
9. Travis Wood / SP
10. Yorman Rodriguez / OF
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