Monday, June 28, 2010

Prospect Watch

It has been a while since I did a good look at the next wave of prospects. I won't be focusing on Alex Pressley who went 5 for 6 and had the cycle last night.

Altoona has the next wave of people who will be arriving. Daniel Moskos was just promoted to AAA, so he is well on his way to joining the Pirates. Rudy Owens is the next big thing, and he is putting together a year that shows it. Owens pitched last night (got the win), and threw good. Four hits in five innings with 4 strikeouts, and only one earned run. His ERA is 2.74 and his record is 7-3. The other big names to watch are D'Arnaud who is still struggling. He is hitting .238, but does get a lot of extra basehits. Jordy Mercer is continuing to be an RBI producer (37) and is getting his hitting stroke back (.262). Of note he is playing 2B now and has played every infield position but 1B. Harrison (3B) may also be a prospect and he is doing better than last year. A .314 AVG and ability to play muliple infield positions makes him look good. Tim Alderson is struggling a bit. 48 strikeouts is not so good, and those have come in bunches. He is not winning like he did in the past (6-4). I think Alderson can be a back end starter, but I am losing hope for him being a great major league pitcher.

Bradenton's prospects are almost all gone. Sterling Marte is out with an injury. Brock Holt is out with an injury. Tony Sanchez is hurt. All were doing excellent. Robbie Grossman is hitting poorly (.210) with two many strikeouts. His glove is still solid, and it is too early to write this kid off. Owen Latimore is hitting .274 with some power and he may be a prospect. In the end, most of the stars are now pitchers. Nathan Adcock and Jeff Locke are doing well. Both deserve a promotion with WHIP's of 1.11 and 1.13. Aaron Pribonic has struggled, but shows signs of promise and Brian Leach is doing what he needs, but is not dominating.

It is a little early for the State College Spikes, but some reasons to be excited. Chase Lyles a very late draft pick from Northwestern is hitting great at almost .350. Adalberto Santos (in only 7 games) is showing real potential as well with a .919 OPS. Jhonathon Rhamos has an amazing 0.17 WHIP after two apperances (6 innings) and a 6 to 1 K to BB ratio. Brooks Pounders has a 0.78 WHIP and after nine innings has yet to walk a batter. Last year's draft picks of Von Rosenberg, Dodson, and Fuesser are all struggling a bit. Dodson has more walks than strike outs, Fuesser has a 7 to 4 ration, and Von Rossenberg is giving up a lot of hits, but has shown great control so far. This year's picks Decker and Waldron (4th round pick) are adjusting to the game. Both have 1.54 WHIPs and they have a 1 to 1 ratio of walks to strikes.

It is too early for Rookie league stuff, but I think there is a lot to get excited about.

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