Post by Rog on Dec 26, 2015 15:23:06 GMT -5
Baseball Prospectus, an inexpensive blog we all can afford and learn from, has compiled its list of the top 10 Giants Prospects. Three of the top four are presently shortstops, but each may ultimately switch positions. Here is a thumbnail:
1. Christian Arroyo (20) -- Arroyo is considered a classic bad-ball hitter. He's' only 20 and will likely move from his present shortstop position to second base, third base or even left field. He is considered to have fringe power for a corner position.
2. Lucious Fox (18) is also a shortstop, although some scouts see his ultimate landing spot as center field. The Giants acquired him as an International Free Agent, but scouts believe he would have gone in the top 20 picks in this year's US draft had he been eligible. "He oozes athleticism and has a swing that works from both sides of the plate."
3. Tyler Beede (22) -- has top-of-the-rotation stuff. Problem is controlling and commanding it. Walked only 9 in 53 innings at San Jose, but walked 35 in 72 when promoted to Richmond.
4. Jalen Miller (19) -- Shortstop who is considered a possible plus at second base but who may be best used as a utility infielder with a touch of pop and an ability to steal bases. If his range can improve, he might be considered a regular at short.
5. Phil Bickford (20) -- Elite speed, but control and command issues and an inconsistent slider. Change up is a work in progress. Think Nate Eovaldi.
6. Samuel Coonrod (23) -- Power arm with controllable slider. Viewed as a decent starter or possible closer.
7. Christopher Shaw (23) -- 6-foot-4, 260. Massive size with power to (almost) match. First baseman who can't run, strikes out a lot -- but can hit the ball a long, long way. (This is the player the Giants drafted with the Red Sox's compensatory pick for signing Pablo Sandoval.)
8. Kyle Crick (23) -- Sad story of power arm that can't find the plate. Potential closer if he finds command. Not too long since he was considered the Giants' top rotation prospect.
9. Aramis Garcia (22) -- Good enough offense to project as a backup catcher despite poor defense. Hard worker who might improve behind the plate. If the Giants deal Andrew Susac, he might become Buster Posey's backup in a couple of years, but it doesn't sound as if he'll be Buster's eventual replacement behind the plate.
10. Adelberto Mejia (22) -- Stuff declined after a 50-game steroid suspension, but pitched every well in the Arizona Fall League. Should shoot up the list if he maintains his AFL prowess.
Interesting five:
Ray Black -- Throws over 100 mph. Walked 25 in 25 innings at San Jose -- but also struck out 51!
Mac Williamson -- I was disappointed in BP's scouting report. Tends to get extremely pull-happy. Power, but long swing and lack of bat speed.
Andrew Suarez -- Large arsenal but average stuff make his floor high and his ceiling low as a starter.
Austin Slater -- No set position, but good contact and speed. Could make the big league bench sometime in 2016.
Mac Marshall -- Three average pitches with control that makes him a possible bottom-of-the-rotation starter.
1. Christian Arroyo (20) -- Arroyo is considered a classic bad-ball hitter. He's' only 20 and will likely move from his present shortstop position to second base, third base or even left field. He is considered to have fringe power for a corner position.
2. Lucious Fox (18) is also a shortstop, although some scouts see his ultimate landing spot as center field. The Giants acquired him as an International Free Agent, but scouts believe he would have gone in the top 20 picks in this year's US draft had he been eligible. "He oozes athleticism and has a swing that works from both sides of the plate."
3. Tyler Beede (22) -- has top-of-the-rotation stuff. Problem is controlling and commanding it. Walked only 9 in 53 innings at San Jose, but walked 35 in 72 when promoted to Richmond.
4. Jalen Miller (19) -- Shortstop who is considered a possible plus at second base but who may be best used as a utility infielder with a touch of pop and an ability to steal bases. If his range can improve, he might be considered a regular at short.
5. Phil Bickford (20) -- Elite speed, but control and command issues and an inconsistent slider. Change up is a work in progress. Think Nate Eovaldi.
6. Samuel Coonrod (23) -- Power arm with controllable slider. Viewed as a decent starter or possible closer.
7. Christopher Shaw (23) -- 6-foot-4, 260. Massive size with power to (almost) match. First baseman who can't run, strikes out a lot -- but can hit the ball a long, long way. (This is the player the Giants drafted with the Red Sox's compensatory pick for signing Pablo Sandoval.)
8. Kyle Crick (23) -- Sad story of power arm that can't find the plate. Potential closer if he finds command. Not too long since he was considered the Giants' top rotation prospect.
9. Aramis Garcia (22) -- Good enough offense to project as a backup catcher despite poor defense. Hard worker who might improve behind the plate. If the Giants deal Andrew Susac, he might become Buster Posey's backup in a couple of years, but it doesn't sound as if he'll be Buster's eventual replacement behind the plate.
10. Adelberto Mejia (22) -- Stuff declined after a 50-game steroid suspension, but pitched every well in the Arizona Fall League. Should shoot up the list if he maintains his AFL prowess.
Interesting five:
Ray Black -- Throws over 100 mph. Walked 25 in 25 innings at San Jose -- but also struck out 51!
Mac Williamson -- I was disappointed in BP's scouting report. Tends to get extremely pull-happy. Power, but long swing and lack of bat speed.
Andrew Suarez -- Large arsenal but average stuff make his floor high and his ceiling low as a starter.
Austin Slater -- No set position, but good contact and speed. Could make the big league bench sometime in 2016.
Mac Marshall -- Three average pitches with control that makes him a possible bottom-of-the-rotation starter.