Post by ramireja on May 26, 2017 17:30:01 GMT -5
Time to devote this (old) thread to Cedrola specifically.
It may not look terribly impressive on the surface, but I'm quite pleased With Cedrola's current Greenville line of .277/.319/.408. Now having data from the DSL, the GCL, and 138 PA at low-A, I have to say that I like his chances as a 4th OF -- probably moreso than the tier of Matheny, Mars, Hill, and Washington (not sure what to think of Kemp quite yet).
The pros:
- He's been given an aggressive promotion schedule, having skipped over Lowell (minus the playoffs last year), and thrown straight into Greenville as a 19 year old. If he advances 1 level per year, he's looking at Pawtucket in his age 22 season. So far he has handled each promotion well.
- Contact is one of his best skills resulting in batting averages of .321, .290, and now .277. Granted his BA has decreased at each level (with rising K rates), but they're both still very good especially considering his age relative to the level. His current K-rate is 16.7% which has to be considered a strength right now.
- He's fast....maybe really fast. Scouting reports here describe "plus-plus speed" and "plus range." This has resulted in 43 SB in his career at a 76.8% success rate. Pretty solid, and perhaps with room for improvement. Something to monitor moving forward but another strength.
- His defense. Now granted, I'm lacking data here, but this seems like it may be his most valuable asset. As I mentioned, his report here describes "plus range" and also "solid instincts, quick first step, takes good routes" while projecting best as a CF. I believe I've seen it reported (not in his current SP scouting report) that he even has sneaky arm strength for his size. Alex Speier today described his defense potential as "above-average to plus." Sign me up.
The cons:
- He's small and power is unlikely to be part of his game. That said, its important to note rising ISOs year-to-year of .094, .103, and .131. He might be able to drive the ball into the gaps and his wheels should allow him to add the occasional base.
- He's seemingly aggressive at the plate. His walk rates have never been above average and are at a career low of 3.6% this year. Obviously this can change quite a bit as he matures as a player.
Summary: Cedrola sounds like a player that can make contact, potentially hit for average, steal bases, and offer above-average defense in CF with enough arm strength to cover the corner OF positions if need be. I like that profile as a decent bet to make the majors as a 4th OF and currently have him ranked behind only Aneury Tavarez among OF in our system (although admittedly the guys I mentioned earlier are close and packed tight with Kemp having the most potential to rise with his rare power/speed combo).
It may not look terribly impressive on the surface, but I'm quite pleased With Cedrola's current Greenville line of .277/.319/.408. Now having data from the DSL, the GCL, and 138 PA at low-A, I have to say that I like his chances as a 4th OF -- probably moreso than the tier of Matheny, Mars, Hill, and Washington (not sure what to think of Kemp quite yet).
The pros:
- He's been given an aggressive promotion schedule, having skipped over Lowell (minus the playoffs last year), and thrown straight into Greenville as a 19 year old. If he advances 1 level per year, he's looking at Pawtucket in his age 22 season. So far he has handled each promotion well.
- Contact is one of his best skills resulting in batting averages of .321, .290, and now .277. Granted his BA has decreased at each level (with rising K rates), but they're both still very good especially considering his age relative to the level. His current K-rate is 16.7% which has to be considered a strength right now.
- He's fast....maybe really fast. Scouting reports here describe "plus-plus speed" and "plus range." This has resulted in 43 SB in his career at a 76.8% success rate. Pretty solid, and perhaps with room for improvement. Something to monitor moving forward but another strength.
- His defense. Now granted, I'm lacking data here, but this seems like it may be his most valuable asset. As I mentioned, his report here describes "plus range" and also "solid instincts, quick first step, takes good routes" while projecting best as a CF. I believe I've seen it reported (not in his current SP scouting report) that he even has sneaky arm strength for his size. Alex Speier today described his defense potential as "above-average to plus." Sign me up.
The cons:
- He's small and power is unlikely to be part of his game. That said, its important to note rising ISOs year-to-year of .094, .103, and .131. He might be able to drive the ball into the gaps and his wheels should allow him to add the occasional base.
- He's seemingly aggressive at the plate. His walk rates have never been above average and are at a career low of 3.6% this year. Obviously this can change quite a bit as he matures as a player.
Summary: Cedrola sounds like a player that can make contact, potentially hit for average, steal bases, and offer above-average defense in CF with enough arm strength to cover the corner OF positions if need be. I like that profile as a decent bet to make the majors as a 4th OF and currently have him ranked behind only Aneury Tavarez among OF in our system (although admittedly the guys I mentioned earlier are close and packed tight with Kemp having the most potential to rise with his rare power/speed combo).
