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Post by alex710707 on May 26, 2015 19:40:39 GMT -5
If Hooper had been consistent this spring he wouldnt be available at 7. The fact is, every prospect in this draft has major warts, be it injury concern, inconsistency, or lack of ceiling. He's also said to be looking for a very large signing bonus....can't find a link but I believe the BA crew talked about it on one of their recent podcasts. He is looking for about $4mil, I believe. Could be a smokescreen, but if I'm the Sox I'm not taking someone so raw at #7, especially when I won't be saving any money (and could in fact have to go overslot to sign him). And I disagree, I think if Hooper dominated then he still might be available in our range. There are other HS pitchers that have pitched well, too...it's just the nature of HS pitching being volatile that makes these guys risky. I would pick the guy (Justin Hooper) that I like most,even every one thinks hooper is late 1st round guy. He is a high risk guy, but he's also got David Price potential. Mid-90 FB with that kind of movement is insane. His control is big problem, but his mechanic is not. His mechanic is not consistent enough, need a little fix, but he is throwing smoothly. Besdies, he is 6-7.... Totally crazy... I don't like Dillon Tate and Carson Fulmer. These two "college" guy "throw" like a reliever, I really don't think they can pitch as a starter for more than 150 IP every year.
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Post by alex710707 on May 25, 2015 22:09:22 GMT -5
My list is Benintendi (No need to explain) Ashe Russell Reason: 1. good frame, Height: 6'4" Weight: 195 lb. 2. plus fastball and plus slider, not bad command for HS pitcher. May be another Micahel Kopech Vedeo m.mlb.com/video/topic/18765768/v37009205/draft-report-ashe-russell-hs-pitcherJustin Hooper I know he is a late 1st round pick and high risk guy. But I really like his vicious fastball. He may be another David Price, if he can fix his control problem. 1. Height: 6'7" Weight: 230 lb. 2. mid 90 FB lefty HS is rare Vedeo:
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Post by alex710707 on May 6, 2015 19:33:34 GMT -5
I am in the draft Aiken (please!) boat. Last year? He was the unquestioned 1-1. I understand he had a different tj surgery than most...but in a draft this thin of high end talent, where once the top 4 or so are gone, it really is about the next best available...which in stronger drafts, most of the 6-15 prospects wouldn't even make the first round. So please dear jebus (and yes I meant to say jebus) draft the kid who can (potentially) be the next great ace of the RS for the next 15 years. I obviously say this with the thought that the RS will do their due diligence on his medical. There are a few of us on here who are totally with you. I like Bregman, for example, but a solid 2nd baseman (I think he may end up there) is not close to being equal to a possible #2 starter. I will say it all the way to June 5th. go for Aiken or Allard. High-end lefty starters are always difficult to find. Allard doesn't look like a high-end starter. I would take Mike Nikorak instead.
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Post by alex710707 on Apr 23, 2015 17:53:14 GMT -5
Mike Nikorak
Now my favorite will be Mike Nikorak. There is too much risk for picking Brady Aiken and Michael Matuella.
Mike Nikorak 6'5/205., Plus FB: 94~97 mile, Plus curve ball, Good command for HS.
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Post by alex710707 on Apr 16, 2015 19:53:16 GMT -5
Besides Brendan Rodgers, Mike Matuella(When Healthy) and Brady Aiken (When Healthy), my favorite is Justin Hooper (6-7 230lbs).
Although there is some control issue, his fastball is devastating. 93~97 mile FB with downward movement is crazy. I hope red sox roll the dice on him. Daz Cameron and Kyle Funkhouser are the other two that I like.
Justin Hooper PG All-American Classic Vedeo
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Post by alex710707 on Jun 5, 2014 20:30:23 GMT -5
Please... Sean Reid-Foley or Spencer Adams...
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Post by alex710707 on Jun 5, 2014 20:25:10 GMT -5
I hope red sox can pick one of Sean Reid-Foley and Spencer Adams.
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Post by alex710707 on Jun 5, 2014 17:35:39 GMT -5
Final BA mock has us with Chavis 26 and Davidson at 33 BA's mock draft 26. RED SOX Final Call: 2B/3B Michael Chavis 31. INDIANS Final Call: RHP Sean Reid-Foley I will be disappointed if red sox pass Sean Reid-Foley..
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Post by alex710707 on Jun 4, 2014 21:53:01 GMT -5
I would like Red Sox to draft Sean Reid-Foley,Spencer Adams, Luke Weaver, if they are still available. I would n't mind choosing Luis Ortiz or roll the dice on Monte Harrison.
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Post by alex710707 on May 16, 2014 19:15:46 GMT -5
How about Spencer Adams,if he slips to us.
An athletic pitcher whose fast ball sits in the low 90s and tops out at 95 mph with excellent life. Above average slider, developing curveball and changeup.
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Post by alex710707 on Feb 19, 2014 21:19:55 GMT -5
Top 50 being unveiled on MLB Network right now. So far... #40 Henry Owens #50 Jackie Bradley Could anyone give me the website? i don't know how to watch.
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Post by alex710707 on Jan 27, 2014 23:59:55 GMT -5
Has anyone seen a study on what percentage of MLB players ever appeared on a top 100 list? It'd probably be done using the BA list. I wonder how many current major leaguers were ever listed in the top 100. I'm pretty sure the failure rate of the top 100 is about 75%. ppt.cc/Dt8JAccording to this aticle, it's 70%
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Post by alex710707 on Jan 1, 2014 22:07:20 GMT -5
1) Xander Bogaerts, SS-3B, Grade A: A Grade A prospect who should do everything well except steal bases. Power should steadily increase. Not hype, he is for real. 2) Jackie Bradley, OF, Grade B+: Although I wouldn’t expect him to be a .300 type hitter, his broad secondary skills and impressive defense should make him a long-term regular. 3) Garin Cecchini, 3B, Grade B+: I won’t be talked out of the B+ grade like I was last year. Absolutely love this bat and superior on-base skills. Have to see where he fits defensively. I’ve gone back-and-forth with Bradley at 2 and this could flip depending on how I want to slot them in the Top 50, but I will worry about that next month. 4) Henry Owens, LHP, Grade B+: Walk rate in Double-A was the only negative here, but the overall package looks like a sound number three starter to me, perhaps more. SUMMARY: Obviously this is a very deep system, with at least four B+ or better prospects. You have a future All-Star in Bogaerts, and at least four guys who can be major league regulars. There are high-ceiling tools players, and high floor skill players. There’s depth at all levels, with several prospects near the majors but plenty following at the lower levels. There are guys who can hit and guys who can field. There’s everything basically. If you are looking for a flaw, there are no certain top-of-the-rotation starting pitchers, nobody who looks like a Grade A pitching prospect for certain. But you can say that about a lot of teams. Most organizations don’t have a future number one starter. That said, the Red Sox have more pitching depth than most systems, with at least four plausible mid-rotation arms and a bevy of bullpen possibilities. As with the hitters, there’s a good mixture of pitchers ready or almost ready for the majors, but plenty of depth behind them. I keep using the word depth, but it fits. complete list on the website below. www.minorleagueball.com/2014/1/1/5264914/boston-red-sox-top-20-prospects-for-2014
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Post by alex710707 on Oct 11, 2013 1:56:38 GMT -5
Cardinals or Dodgers, if the Sox win the ALCS? Shouldn't we beat DET Tigers first?
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Post by alex710707 on Sept 27, 2013 17:51:23 GMT -5
Seems fair. Not sure why the big surprise that Ball and Swihart are not honorable mentions. Without them there are 8 probable top 100 players. Swihart had a good but not fantastic season and doesn't have any ++ tools to back a higher ranking. 2013 was a relatively weak draft class and Ball is a raw HS lefty with a lot of question marks. I can understand and not surprised at it, but they are possible top 100 cadiadate And fans always expect their team have as many top 100, right? Ball is No. 7 draft. All top 6 is in top 75. 4 players whose draft order later than Ball in top 75, 3 in Honorable mention. 29. Austin Meadows, OF, Pirates, pick no. 9 52. J.P. Crawford, SS, Phillies, pick no. 16 57. Phillip Ervin, OF, Reds, pick no. 27 61. Reese McGuire, C, Pirates, pick no. 14 HM. Hunter Dozier, INF, Royals, pick no. 8 HM. Hunter Harvey, RHP, Orioles, pick no. 22 HM. D.J. Peterson, 3B, Mariners, pick no. 12 As for Swihart, he is around top 100~ 150 guy before 2013. Both his bat, defense improved a lot this year. I don't understand why I can't just "expect" they are at least in honorable mention list.
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Post by alex710707 on Sept 27, 2013 10:54:55 GMT -5
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Post by alex710707 on Jul 5, 2013 11:58:32 GMT -5
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Post by alex710707 on Jun 18, 2013 0:50:48 GMT -5
Yankees sign Ian Clarkin. Really like him. His fastball is really good. Similar mechanic with Clayton Kershaw. I don't think he is almost as good as Trey Ball. Hate the Yankees sign him, especially Clarkin hate Yankees a lot.
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Post by alex710707 on Jun 14, 2013 3:59:00 GMT -5
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Post by alex710707 on Apr 17, 2013 22:22:48 GMT -5
The Stanton comp doesn't just come from me and isn't out of line. The age comparison in this case really doesn't hold because it isn't fully explained by a difference in ability. Unlike Stanton, Wilson was a surefire first round pick out of high school. He instead chose to go to college as opposed to signing which maybe hindered his development. He might very well be putting up a .537 SLG in the majors this year had he signed with St. Louis. www.coast2coastprospects.com/austin-wilson.htmlPersonally, I put very little stock in college statistics. I've seen too many of these unathletic college stat accumulators turn into Matt Antonelli. But like I said we are going to have to agree to disagree. I think that Wilson, is a much better prospect than Moran and I'm not alone in this. Agree, I think Wilson's power is the best of the college this year. Also agree on the Stanton and Wilson comparison. Kris Bryant has good power, but his stiff swing will cause a lot of strike out and low batting average.
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Post by alex710707 on Apr 9, 2013 0:18:22 GMT -5
I hope they aren't considering Kris Bryant at 7. Let someone else take him, pease. Agreed. He's got good power, but I think his frigid,stiff swing will lead to low batting average and high strikeout rate.
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Post by alex710707 on Feb 22, 2013 17:14:33 GMT -5
2013 MLB Draft: Matt Garrioch's Top 100 Draft Prospects www.minorleagueball.com/2013/2/22/4013450/2013-mlb-draft-top-100-draft-prospects1. Ryne Stanek, RHP, Arkansas, JR, Risk: Low The Good: Potential for two plus-plus pitches The Bad: High effort delivery. 2. Kris Bryant, 3B, San Diego, JR, Risk: Low The Good: Big power, good hit tool, good arm The Bad: May be a 1B, so bat has to play. 3. Clint Frazier, OF, Georgia HS, HS, Risk: Medium The Good: Crazy tools, athletic The Bad: Intensity could burn him out. 4. Sean Manaea, LHP, Indiana State, JR, Risk: Medium The Good: Potential for two plus-plus pitches The Bad: May be a reliever if change doesn't improve 5. Colin Moran, 3B, North Carolina, JR, Risk: Low The Good: Polished bat with power coming The Bad: Power may be average or below at 1B 6. Dominic Smith, OF-1B, California HS, HS, Risk: Medium The Good: Huge power potential The Bad: May be a 1B. Hitting mechanics need work. 7. Austin Wilson, OF, Stanford, JR, Risk: Medium The Good: Elite power potential, big arm The Bad: Hit tool needs work, could end up at 1B 8. Mark Appel, RHP, Stanford, SR, Risk: Medium The Good: Potential for three plus pitches The Bad: Too hittable for his stuff. 9. Jonathan Denney, C, Oklahoma HS, HS, Risk: High The Good: Very good D, huge bat potential. The Bad: He's a prep catcher in a deep class. 10. Justin Williams, OF, Louisiana HS, HS, Risk: High The Good: Powerful, athletic, young. The Bad: flaws in swing, throwing mechanics
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