[新聞] BA 2016 Top 10 Royals prospects
1. SS Raul Mondesi
Mondesi was signed out of the Dominican Republic at 15 years old. He is the
son of former big leaguer Raul Mondesi and brother to Raul Mondesi Jr in the
Rays organization. He finished the regular season in AA where he was
excellent with his glove, but struggled with his bat. He ended up on the
World Series roster in October.
2. RHP Kyle Zimmer
Zimmer is a former college third baseman-turned pitcher in college. He was
drafted by the Royals fifth overall in 2012, but has pitched just over 225
innings in his career due to injuries to his shoulder and back. Zimmer has
some of the best pure stuff in the minors but has had trouble being healthy
the past two years.
3. OF Bubba Starling
Starling was drafted by the Royals out of Gardner Kansas at fifth overall in
2011 and was given the largest signing bonus for a hitter and high school in
draft history. Starling has had his ups and downs with a strong pro ball
debut followed up by two declining seasons that saw him hit just
.218/.304/.338 in A+. He made some changes at the plate and in his return to
A+ tore the league up before being promoted to AA and hitting fine there.
Though he needs some more time in the minors, he's been rumored to get a shot
in the majors some time this year.
4. RHP Miguel Almonte
Almonte was an international sign for the Royals in 2010 who made his major
league debut this year in the bullpen. He's hovered around this spot the past
few years in the Royals prospect rankings. Almonte struggles with his command
and inconsistencies at times but has some of the best stuff in the Royals
organization in his fastball and changeup.
5. RHP Nolan Watson
Watson was drafted this past June with the 33rd overall pick the Royals had
for losing James Shields. The Indiana high schooler brings more floor than
ceiling but has the makings of a mid-rotation pitcher at his peak.
6. RHP Ashe Russell
Russell was drafted this past June (21st overall) as well out of an Indiana
High School like Watson, though his potential ceiling is much higher. Some
scouts saw Russell as one of the best pitchers in the 2016 draft while others
saw his potentially as a reliever. Russell and Watson will likely be paired
at the hip which each other, moving up the organizational levels together.
7. SS Marten Gasparini
Perhaps the most surprising name on this list is the young Italian shortstop
even at seventh. He was given the largest signing bonus for a European player
ever but injuries slowed his debut. Now 18, Gasparini played an entire season
(though in short season rookie ball) and showed his rawness in both the plate
and the field. However his tools are favored at this point given his young
age.
8. LHP Matt Strahm
Strahm had one of the best seasons among Royals minor league pitchers this
year. Strahm was a 21st round pick out of Neosho County CC in Kansas,
originally hailing from the snowy movie town made famous by the Coen brothers
in Fargo, ND. Strahm missed all of 2013 and most of 2014 after undergoing
Tommy John surgery. Strahm has struck out over a batter per inning at every
level and saw a step forward in command.
9. RHP Scott Blewett
Blessed or maybe cursed with a bad last name for a pitcher, Blewett was taken
by the Royals in the 2nd round (56th overall) in 2014. He's one of the
tallest pitchers in the minors at 6'6" and has a fastball that reaches 96 MPH
at times. The future is very open for Blewett and at times it's hard to put a
ceiling on him. His size and arsenal could make you see a future #3 pitcher
but his loose command at times pegs him more for a back of the rotation piece.
10. 3B Cheslor Cuthbert
Cuthbert has been in the Royals organization for what seems like a decade
now. Signed by the Royals out of Nicaragua, Cuthbert has played first,
second, and third base, as well as the outfield in the minors either in game
or practice. He made his pro debut this past season and saw 19 games. He
struggled at the plate and defensively in the minors he's been poor. However
he looks to eventually have a more permanent role in the Royals future big
league plans over the next few seasons as either a utility player or a full
time role if there's an injury.
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