[情報] BA Top 10 Prospects

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TOP TEN PROSPECTS 1. Devin Mesoraco, c 2. Billy Hamilton, ss 3. Yonder Alonso, 1b/of 4. Yasmani Grandal, c 5. Zack Cozart, ss 6. Daniel Corcino, rhp 7. Robert Stephenson, rhp 8. DiDi Gregorius, ss 9. Todd Frazier, 3b/1b/of 10. Brad Boxberger, rhp BEST TOOLS Best Hitter for Average Yonder Alonso Best Power Hitter Neftali Soto Best Strike-Zone Discipline Yonder Alonso Fastest Baserunner Billy Hamilton Best Athlete Billy Hamilton Best Fastball Daniel Corcino Best Curveball J.C. Sulbaran Best Slider Tim Crabbe Best Changeup Daniel Renken Best Control Justice French Best Defensive Catcher Tucker Barnhart Best Defensive Infielder Didi Gregorius Best Infield Arm Didi Gregorius Best Defensive Outfielder Ryan LaMarre Best Outfield Arm Yorman Rodriguez PROJECTED 2015 LINEUP Catcher Devin Mesoraco First Base Joey Votto Second Base Billy Hamilton Third Base Todd Frazier Shortstop Zack Cozart Left Field Yonder Alonso Center Field Drew Stubbs Right Field Jay Bruce No. 1 Starter Johnny Cueto No. 2 Starter Aroldis Chapman No. 3 Starter Homer Bailey No. 4 Starter Daniel Corcino No. 5 Starter Mike Leake Closer Brad Boxberger In 2010, the Reds took advantage of one of the weakest divisions in baseball to earn their first playoff appearance in 15 years. But after an offseason in which it stood pat and their two top competitors improved, Cincinnati found itself back in a familiar position—third place, with a record four games under .500. For the 10th time in 11 years, the Reds finished with a losing record. That disappointing performance left Cincinnati with a difficult question to ponder throughout the winter: Was it just a setback, or is this a team that's best work already is behind it? The Reds have little choice but to believe that 2011 was the fluke. The core of their team is under contract for 2012 and they once again will have little salary flexibility to make significant additions. If they're to compete with the Brewers and Cardinals, they'll have to make trades or improve from within. The main culprit for the downturn was the pitching staff. Cincinnati finished second in the National League in scoring but dropped to 12th in runs allowed after ranking seventh in 2010. Bronson Arroyo allowed a club-record 46 homers, while Edinson Volquez (acquired in a 2009 trade for Josh Hamilton) ranked last among NL pitchers with at least 100 innings with a 5.71 ERA. While the Reds have one of baseball's better farm systems, they don't have pitching reinforcements available to step in. Their best mound prospect, Daniel Corcino, hasn't pitched above low Class A. Their second-best, 2011 first-round choice Robert Stephenson, is a teenager who has yet to make his pro debut. By contrast, Cincinnati has more big league-ready position prospects than it has open spots in the lineup. Devin Mesoraco is ready to take over as the team's primary catcher with Ramon Hernandez departing via free agency, but Yonder Alonso may still be on the outside looking in despite posting a .943 OPS in 88 late-season at-bats. His best position is first base, currently occupied by 2010 National League MVP Joey Votto, and Alonso has yet to prove he could handle left field or third base. If Zack Cozart is fully recovered from Tommy John surgery on his non-throwing elbow, he should be the Reds' starting shortstop—though they waited three months to call him up in 2011 despite having problems at the position. Todd Frazier and Juan Francisco have nothing left to prove in Triple-A but once again will serve as backups to oft-injured Scott Rolen at third base, with Frazier possibly getting time in left field as well. Mesoraco (2007) and Alonso (2008) continue a strong run of Cincinnati first-round picks that's even more impressive considering the team usually heeds MLB's bonus recommendations. The Reds' other first-rounders form 2004 through 2009 (Homer Bailey, Jay Bruce, Drew Stubbs, Mike Leake) already are fixtures on the big league club, and catcher Yasmani Grandal (2010) is progressing nicely in the minors. Cincinnati has been more aggressive in the last two drafts, further fortifying its strong system. The Reds gave Grandal a $3.2 million major league contract as the No. 12 pick and Stephenson a $2 million bonus at No. 27. They also went over slot for several intriguing later-round selections, most notably third baseman Gabriel Rosa, lefthander Amir Garrett and outfielder Kyle Waldrop. http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/rankings/organization-top-10-prospects/2012/2612581.html -- ※ 發信站: 批踢踢實業坊(ptt.cc) ◆ From: 112.105.69.169 ※ 編輯: beckseaton 來自: 122.117.166.201 (11/16 23:05)