Sunday, March 27, 2011

2011 ROTY Candidates


GIANTS BRANDON BELT - REPEAT ROTY FOR THE GIGANTES?

The top ROTY candidates for 2011. It could come down to the Giants and the Braves dueling bats in the NL -- Freeman and Belt -- in a repeat of last years Heyward-Posey duel. I would like Chapman for the Reds more if he started rather than came out of the bullpen.

In the AL, I like either one of the two Rays pitchers, Hellickson or McGee, to win. I like Ackely for the Mariners as well. Sale or Drabek would not be a surprise either.

NL:

ATL - Freddie Freeman, 1B if he was not the real deal, Braves work harder to keep DLee
ATL - Craig Kimbrel, RHP could close, if he does will rack up stats
ATL - Mike Minor, LHP brutally effective, if unspectacular
PHI - Dominic Brown, OF all the tools, just needs the PT
SF - Brandon Belt, 1B-OF will give all the other candidate a month head start, a la Posey
WAS - Bryce Harper, OF all or none swing may struggle at times, will make highlights
CIN - Aroldis Chapman, LHP lights up radar guns everywhere
CIN - Yonder Alonzo, C needs PT
CHI - Brett Jackson, OF Quade may go young more so than Piniella, Cubs fans thankful
PIT - Jameson Tailon, RHP very young but may be one of the best the Bucs have, potential top of the rotation guy
STL - Shelby Miller, RHP injuries may force Cards hand, easy velocity in this arm

AL:

TB - Jake McGee, LHP could close for Rays
TB - Matt Moore, LHP may have three plus pitches, future ace / top of rotation starter
TB - Jeremy Hellickson, RHP brutally effective
TB - Desmond Jennings, OF all the tools for future greatness
BAL - Manny Macahdo, SS big, athletic hitter, still only 18 years old but comparisons to A-Rod are not met with giggles
CHI - Chris Sale, LHP starter or closer. I like him as a starter better, but who knows?
TOR - Kyle Drabek, RHP great bloodlines
TOR - J.P. Arenciba, C another kid who can rake, anywhere, anytime
KC - Mike Maustakas, 3B this kid can drive the ball
KC - Eric Hosmer, 1B hits mistake a long way, advanced as a hitter
KC - Wil Myers OF-C may have better chance of sticking as OF, bat plays better as C prospect
NYY - Jesus Montero, C If the Yankees push Posada to DH?
CAL - Mike Trout, OF has been compared to Mantle, gaudy stuff for a kid
SEA - Dustin Ackley, 2B this kids just rakes and rakes and rakes
SEA - Michael Pineda, RHP future rotation-mate for Felix
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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.

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  • 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.
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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.
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