Wednesday, April 08, 2009

GIANTS PROSPECTS - THE BUSTER POSEY ERA BEGINS




It looks like it is going to get crowded on the Buster Posey train. It appears as if Peter Gammons is on board.

FROM PETER GAMMONS BLOG ON BUSTER POSEY:
The other teams in the AL East were joyous when the Rays decided to take Tim Beckham over Posey with the first pick last spring. Posey is athletic, has a great arm, has incredible power and is a lover of the game.


And that's some pretty weak praise for a player the caliber of Buster Posey coming from Gammons.Hall of Famer my butt!!

Remember, you heard it here first in this classic blast we like to call "I <3 Buster Posey" http://slavieboy.blogspot.com/2008/06/i-heart-buster-posey.html

And I reiterated it here, proving conclusively that a lineup of Buster Posey's would be a force of nature capable of beating the 1927 New York Yankees lineup, nicknamed "Murder's Row".

http://slavieboy.blogspot.com/2008/06/our-nation-mourns-buster-posey-has-been.html

First, he has the Bugs Bunny baseball player career at Florida State. Next he'll take the National League by storm, winning the Rookie of the Year and M.V.P. Award in the same season.

He'll also win an ESPY, an Academy Award and probably a Nobel Peace Prize after warring nations put down their weapons to watch him play.

YOU WATCH !!! BUSTER POSEY IS THE MAN !!!!!
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Looking over the Giants Organizational Rosters brings up a couple of question marks.

I understand the Dominican free-agent signees Rafael Rodriguez and Luis Mateo are not likely to be placed on a Class A or above roster (too young). But where have you gone Wendell Fairley??

This was the MLB.com capsule on Fairley before the draft:

A two-sport standout long on tools, short on experience, Fairley is somewhat difficult to figure out heading into this draft.

A wide receiver with plus speed, Fairley hasn't always given baseball full attention. As a result, his tools are extremely raw. At the same time, he's shown skills -- above-average arm strength, raw power potential, bat speed that hints he could be an above-average hitter -- that are hard to look past. Any player this raw would be hard to place in terms of when he'll be drafted, but add in some makeup issues, and no one knows for sure when Fairley will be selected.


Comparisons to Rays Carl Crawford seemed realistic, but injuries and off-field issues seem to have conspired to retard his development. He's been MIA since being drafted.

Other Giant prospects Missing in Action:
SS - Ehire Adrianza
RHP- Kyle Nicholson
LHP - Aaron King
LHP - Ben Snyder

The Augusta (Low-A) roster has not been totally fleshed out so hopefully a couple of these guys will resurface.
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Giants Top Minor League Prospects

  • 1. Joey Bart 6-2, 215 C Power arm and a power bat, playing a premium defensive position. Good catch and throw skills.
  • 2. Heliot Ramos 6-2, 185 OF Potential high-ceiling player the Giants have been looking for. Great bat speed, early returns were impressive.
  • 3. Chris Shaw 6-3. 230 1B Lefty power bat, limited defensively to 1B, Matt Adams comp?
  • 4. Tyler Beede 6-4, 215 RHP from Vanderbilt projects as top of the rotation starter when he works out his command/control issues. When he misses, he misses by a bunch.
  • 5. Stephen Duggar 6-1, 170 CF Another toolsy, under-achieving OF in the Gary Brown mold, hoping for better results.
  • 6. Sandro Fabian 6-0, 180 OF Dominican signee from 2014, shows some pop in his bat. Below average arm and lack of speed should push him towards LF.
  • 7. Aramis Garcia 6-2, 220 C from Florida INTL projects as a good bat behind the dish with enough defensive skill to play there long-term
  • 8. Heath Quinn 6-2, 190 OF Strong hitter, makes contact with improving approach at the plate. Returns from hamate bone injury.
  • 9. Garrett Williams 6-1, 205 LHP Former Oklahoma standout, Giants prototype, low-ceiling, high-floor prospect.
  • 10. Shaun Anderson 6-4, 225 RHP Large frame, 3.36 K/BB rate. Can start or relieve
  • 11. Jacob Gonzalez 6-3, 190 3B Good pedigree, impressive bat for HS prospect.
  • 12. Seth Corry 6-2 195 LHP Highly regard HS pick. Was mentioned as possible chip in high profile trades.
  • 13. C.J. Hinojosa 5-10, 175 SS Scrappy IF prospect in the mold of Kelby Tomlinson, just gets it done.
  • 14. Garett Cave 6-4, 200 RHP He misses a lot of bats and at times, the plate. 13 K/9 an 5 B/9. Wild thing.

2019 MLB Draft - Top HS Draft Prospects

  • 1. Bobby Witt, Jr. 6-1,185 SS Colleyville Heritage HS (TX) Oklahoma commit. Outstanding defensive SS who can hit. 6.4 speed in 60 yd. Touched 97 on mound. Son of former major leaguer. Five tool potential.
  • 2. Riley Greene 6-2, 190 OF Haggerty HS (FL) Florida commit.Best HS hitting prospect. LH bat with good eye, plate discipline and developing power.
  • 3. C.J. Abrams 6-2, 180 SS Blessed Trinity HS (GA) High-ceiling athlete. 70 speed with plus arm. Hitting needs to develop as he matures. Alabama commit.
  • 4. Reece Hinds 6-4, 210 SS Niceville HS (FL) Power bat, committed to LSU. Plus arm, solid enough bat to move to 3B down the road. 98MPH arm.
  • 5. Daniel Espino 6-3, 200 RHP Georgia Premier Academy (GA) LSU commit. Touches 98 on FB with wipe out SL.

2019 MLB Draft - Top College Draft Prospects

  • 1. Adley Rutschman C Oregon State Plus defender with great arm. Excellent receiver plus a switch hitter with some pop in the bat.
  • 2. Shea Langliers C Baylor Excelent throw and catch skills with good pop time. Quick bat, uses all fields approach with some pop.
  • 3. Zack Thompson 6-2 LHP Kentucky Missed time with an elbow issue. FB up to 95 with plenty of secondary stuff.
  • 4. Matt Wallner 6-5 OF Southern Miss Run producing bat plus mid to upper 90's FB closer. Power bat from the left side, athletic for size.
  • 5. Nick Lodolo LHP TCU Tall LHP, 95MPH FB and solid breaking stuff.