[心得] Fangraphs Top 30 Prospects: The Kansas City Royals
1. Mike Moustakas, 3B
Acquired: 2007 1st round (California HS)
Pro Experience: 4 seasons
2010 MiLB Level: AA/AAA
Opening Day Age: 22
Estimated Peak WAR: 6.0
Notes: The top prospect for the top minor league system in baseball,
Moustakas holds immense potential. The third baseman had a modest start to
his pro career, thanks to a temporary hiccup in high-A ball (although he was
there at a young age). He then exploded in 2011, reaching the potential that
was expected of him since becoming the second overall pick during the ’07
amateur draft. Moustakas killed the ball in double-A with a triple-slash line
of .347/.413/.687 in 259 at-bats. His power was off the charts (.340 ISO),
and he also showed good control of the strike zone while posting a strikeout
rate of 16.2 K% – which is good for a young power hitter. He even had the
highest walk rate of his young career at 8.7 BB%. Upon a promotion to
triple-A, his patience evaporated (3.4 BB%) but he still managed to hit
.293/.314/.564 in 225 at-bats. The big knock on Moustakas is in the field.
Despite a strong arm, he struggles with his range and foot work. He has the
bat to move to first base, but Eric Hosmer will definitely have something to
say about that. Moustakas’ 36 home runs and 124 RBI over the course of the
full season is eye popping and he shouldn’t need much more than half a
season in triple-A before taking over the hot corner in Kansas City.
2. Eric Hosmer, 1B
Acquired: 2008 1st round (Florida HS)
Pro Experience: 3 seasons
2010 MiLB Level: A+/AA
Opening Day Age: 21
Estimated Peak WAR: 6.0
Notes: An easy case could be made to list Hosmer No. 1 on this list but the
edge goes to the slightly-more-advanced Moustakas. After repairing his eye
sight after the 2009, in which he struggled, Hosmer – like a number of KC
prospects – saw his value skyrocket with an outstanding offensive season. In
325 high-A at-bats, Hosmer took advantage of a .382 BABIP and hit .354 with a
strikeout rate of just 12.0 K%. His power output was the one area that wasn’
t outstanding, sitting at a still-more-than-respectable .191 ISO. Moved up to
double-A, he hit .313/.365/.615 in 195 at-bats; his ISO rate jumped to .303.
Hosmer saw his walk rate drop form 11.7 in high-A to 7.1 BB% in double-A. At
the plate, he shows a quick bat and gets good rotation with his hips, but
doesn’t use his legs that much. In the field, the prospect has the potential
to develop into a good fielding first baseman and could even see time in the
outfield, depending on the club’s needs (and possibly Mike Moustakas‘
development at the hot corner). Further, Hosmer’s strong arm would be
wasted at first base. I would expect him to head back to the same level in
2011 with a quick promotion (May or June) to triple-A. He should take over
the full-time first base job in KC in 2012.
3. Wil Myers, OF
Acquired: 2009 3rd round (North Carolina HS)
Pro Experience: 2 season
2010 MiLB Level: A-/A+
Opening Day Age: 20
Estimated Peak WAR: 5.5
Notes: Max Stassi (Oakland), Luke Bailey (Tampa Bay), Tommy Joseph (San
Francisco), J.R. Murphy (New York AL) and Myers were among a strong crop of
prep catchers in 2009, but the KC prospect has left the rest of the pack in
his dust. Myers, though, has also seen a position change, which causes him to
slide a bit down my rankings (along with some questions about his makeup).
Defensively, it remains to be seen what type of fielder he’ll develop into
but he does possess a strong arm. You cannot argue with his offensive
potential, and he has more than enough skill to be a difference-maker in
right field. In his first full pro season – and as a teenager – Myers
reached high-A ball and looks poised to open 2011 in double-A. He began the
2010 season in low-A and hit .289/.408/.500, showing uncanny patience for a
young hitter with a walk rate of 16.3 BB%. He does struggle to make contact
with breaking balls at times while posting a strikeout rate of 22.7 K%. Moved
up to high-A, Myers hit .346/.453/.512 in 205 at-bats, thanks in part to a
BABIP of .411. He maintained his walk rate (15.0 BB%) and even cut down on
his strikeouts (19.0 K%). He shows an incredibly quick bat at the plate and
covers the plate well.
4. Mike Montgomery, LHP
Acquired: 2008 supplemental 1st round (California HS)
Pro Experience: 3 seasons
2010 MiLB Level: R/A+/AA
Opening Day Age: 21
Estimated Peak WAR: 5.0
Notes: Montgomery is the top pitcher in the system, narrowly edging out John
Lamb due to a longer period of sustained success. The lefty did struggle
through injury issues in 2010, where the strained forearm he suffered from
can often be a precursor to Tommy John surgery. In Montgomery’s case,
though, he had a healthy second half of the season and pitched OK in the
Arizona Fall League. At double-A, he posted a 3.97 FIP in 59.2 innings of
work. His control slipped a bit (3.92 BB/9) from its usual outstanding
levels. Montgomery shows average to slightly-above-average ground ball
tendencies. When healthy, the pitching prospect shows a 91-95 mph fastball,
developing curveball and solid changeup. There is a little bit of effort to
his delivery, but he repeats his mechanics well. Because of the lost time due
to injury, Montgomery could return briefly to double-A but should move up to
triple-A before too long. He has the ceiling of a No. 1 or 2 starter.
5. John Lamb, LHP
Acquired: 2008 5th round (California HS)
Pro Experience: 2 seasons
2010 MiLB Level: A-/A+/AA
Opening Day Age: 20
Estimated Peak WAR: 4.5
Notes: Lamb, 20, is preferred over Montgomery by some prospect watchers and,
like with Moustakas and Hosmer, I cannot really argue with that way of
thinking. Lamb, however, has less experience than his pitching mate and his
stuff isn’t quite as good – nor are his ground ball rates. Despite those
facts, he zoomed through the system in 2010 while playing at three levels
(A-, A+ and AA). He spent the most time in high-A where he posted a 1.69 FIP
in 74.2 innings of work. His walk rate sat at an impressive 1.81 BB/9 and he
also missed a lot of bats (10.85 K/9). Lamb’s double-A numbers were not as
bad as his 5.45 ERA might suggest. He did struggle with his control a bit
more then at high-A (3.55 BB/9), and his strikeout rate dropped to 7.09 K/9;
he was hurt when a high number of base runners came around to score (57.8
LOB%). Lamb’s repertoire includes a fastball that ranges anywhere from 88-94
mph while also featuring a changeup and curveball. He has a low three-quarter
arm slot with a fairly easy delivery. His ceiling appears to be that of a No.
2 or 3 starter.
6. Jake Odorizzi, RHP
Acquired: 2008 supplemental 1st round (Illinois HS)
Pro Experience:3 seasons
2010 MiLB Level: A-
Opening Day Age: 20
Estimated Peak WAR: 5.0
Notes: The key to the Zack Greinke trade, Odorizzi went from being the No. 2
prospect in the Brewers system (behind the also-traded Brett Lawrie) to the
No. 6 prospect in the Royals system, which underscores the depth that Kansas
City has. The right-hander was one of my favorite prep pitchers available
during the ’08 draft, so he’s a solid addition to the pitching depth. The
Brewers organization was cautious with his development but Odorizzi could see
his timetable accelerated now that he’s in a more aggressive organization.
In low-A ball in 2010, the prospect posted a strikeout rate of 10.07 K/9
while also showing good control with a walk rate of 2.98 BB/9. His FIP sat at
2.93 in 120.2 innings. He has produced average ground ball rates in his
career, but that matters less in KC because of the spacious ball park.
Odorizzi’s four-pitch repertoire features an 88-93 mph fastball, a
curveball, slider, and changeup. His ceiling is that of a No. 2 to 3 starter,
and he could reach double-A in 2011.
7. Danny Duffy, LHP
Acquired: 2007 3rd round (California HS)
Pro Experience: 4 seasons
2010 MiLB Level: R/A+/AA
Opening Day Age: 22
Estimated Peak WAR: 4.0
Notes: As a member of the Royals, Zack Greinke had a well-publicized internal
battle within himself over his desire to play professional baseball, which
was similar to what Duffy faced in 2010, temporarily walking away from the
game in spring training. The lefty eventually found his way back and played
at four levels in 2010, reaching double-A. At the highest level, he posted a
2.80 FIP in 39.2 innings while showing good control (2.04 BB/9). Duffy also
posted a solid strikeout rate (9.30 K/9). He has a four-pitch repertoire that
includes a 90-95 mph fastball, a changeup, curveball and slider. The lefty
has a clean delivery and little effort. At worst, he should develop into a
No. 3 starter, and should return to double-A to begin the 2011 season.
8. Christian Colon, SS
Acquired: 2010 1st round (Cal State Fullerton)
Pro Experience: 1 season
2010 MiLB Level: A+
Opening Day Age: 21
Estimated Peak WAR: 3.5
Notes: The Royals nabbed Colon with the fourth overall pick in the 2010 draft
and quickly signed him. It’s nice to see a player’s strong desire to start
his pro career and Colon hit .278/.326/.380 in 245 at-bats at high-A ball.
His ceiling isn’t the highest despite his draft slot, but he should develop
into a solid player, just probably not a difference-maker. He doesn’t
possess much power (10-12 homers) or game-changing speed (10-15 steals) and
projects to be a No. 2 hitter who can do the little things well. He handled
the bat well in his debut and struck out at a rate of just 13.5 K%. He didn’
t walk much (4.8 BB%), though. Colon could stand to improve his weight
transfer and timing a bit, which could help him add some pop to his swing. He
also has pretty active hands. Defensively, there are questions about his
ability to remain at shortstop, which hurts his overall value. If his range
doesn’t cut it at his current position he’ll have to flip over to second
base.
9. Chris Dwyer, LHP
Acquired: 2009 4th round (Clemson U)
Pro Experience: 1 season
2010 MiLB Level: A+/AA
Opening Day Age: 23
Estimated Peak WAR: 3.5
Notes: A big, strong pitcher, Dwyer projects to be a durable No. 3 starter. A
fly ball pitcher, it would be nice to see him develop a pitch that can induce
a few more grounders. He spent the 2010 season in high-A ball, but also made
four starts in double-A and should return there in ’11. At the lower level,
Dwyer posted a 2.70 FIP in 84.1 innings. He missed a lot of bats with a
strikeout rate of 9.92 K/9 and showed average control with a walk rate of
3.52 BB/9. His control, though, has been inconsistent in his career. Dwyer
suffered a back injury later in the season but is expected to be fully
healthy in 2011. He has an 89-93 mph fastball and a plus curveball. His
changeup is developing. Dwyer has a high arm slot and doesn’t have much
effort to his delivery.
10. Yordano Ventura, RHP
Acquired: 2009 non-drafted free agent (Dominican Republic)
Pro Experience: 2 seasons
2010 MiLB Level: Rookie
Opening Day Age: 19
Estimated Peak WAR: 4.0
Notes: Just 19, Ventura dominated the rookie level in 2010 thanks to
above-average control (2.91 BB/9) and an explosive repertoire that includes a
92-98 mph fastball. His secondary pitches (curveball and change) are
works-in-progress. Ventura doesn’t have the best pitcher’s frame and stands
just 5’11” with a slight build (160 lbs). He did a nice job of keeping
balls-in-play on the ground (54 GB%) in 2010. His FIP sat at 2.88 in 52.2
innings, while his strikeout rate was 9.91 K/9. If the organization chooses
to be aggressive (which isn’t really necessary with the pitching depth ahead
of him), Ventura could open 2011 in low-A but he’ll likely begin the year in
extended spring training before heading to an advanced rookie level club.
Top 3 Organization Bonus
11. Jeremy Jeffress, RHP
12. Brett Eibner, OF
13. Tim Collins, LHP
14. Aaron Crow, RHP
15. Tim Melville, RHP
16. Jason Adam, RHP
17. Cheslor Cuthbert, 3B
18. Salvador Perez, C
19. Robinson Yambati, RHP
20. Louis Coleman, RHP
21. Johnny Giavotella, 2B
22. Patrick Keating, RHP
23. Derrick Robinson, OF
24. David Lough, OF
25. Noah Arguelles, LHP
26. Jarrod Dyson, OF
27. Humberto Arteaga, SS
28. Crawford Simmons, LHP
29. Lucas May, C
30. Jeff Bianchi, SS
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