The title is pretty self explanatory.
In this thread, will talk about prospects throughout baseball and how they are faring in both the Big Leagues and the Minors. There was a thread like this last year I believe, but I couldn't find it.
I'll start:
Mike Zunino, C, Tacoma Rainiers (Seattle Mariners)
Through four games, Zunino is absolutely killing the baseball. He is currently hitting .500 (8 for 16) with 3 home runs and 12 runs batted in. He also added 3 doubles and 1 triple on the season. His OPS is currently at a blistering 1.901.
Jesus Montero feels his *** getting a little warm right now. He is only 23, but time is of the essence. The Mariners can afford to not wait around for Montero like they have other prospects (Smoak and Ackley). I really like Montero and think he will end up being a good hitter in this league, but I do not want him behind the dish much longer. He should be an exclusive DH and I think Zunino is going to end up making that happen sooner rather than later.
Danny Hultzen, LHSP, Tacoma Rainiers (Seattle Mariners)
Hultzen is set to pitch again tomorrow against Sacramento. The #2 overall pick in the 2010 draft had a very up and down season last year, dominating AA but struggling mightily in AAA. He showed quite a bit of command issues when he was promoted and a good portion of the M's fan base started to panic. Me? Kid still has legit #2 stuff with an outside shot of developing into an Ace.
His first start this season went extremely well - 6 innings, 3 hits, 1 earned run, 2 walks, and 8 strikeouts. Like Zunino, Hultzen could be in line for a May or June promotion if he continues to pitch well.
Taijuan Walker, RHSP, Jackson Generals (Seattle Mariners)
Only 20, the Mariners' organization elected to have Walker repeat AA. It was not a bad decision, as he had some struggles last season. He is still the most talented of the M's young pitching prospects, but I don't think his ETA is as close as originally thought.
He struggled with his command in his only start so far this year - 5 innings, 5 hits, 4 earned runs, 2 home runs allowed, 4 walks and 8 strikeouts. His next scheduled start is April 10.
In this thread, will talk about prospects throughout baseball and how they are faring in both the Big Leagues and the Minors. There was a thread like this last year I believe, but I couldn't find it.
I'll start:
Mike Zunino, C, Tacoma Rainiers (Seattle Mariners)
Through four games, Zunino is absolutely killing the baseball. He is currently hitting .500 (8 for 16) with 3 home runs and 12 runs batted in. He also added 3 doubles and 1 triple on the season. His OPS is currently at a blistering 1.901.
Jesus Montero feels his *** getting a little warm right now. He is only 23, but time is of the essence. The Mariners can afford to not wait around for Montero like they have other prospects (Smoak and Ackley). I really like Montero and think he will end up being a good hitter in this league, but I do not want him behind the dish much longer. He should be an exclusive DH and I think Zunino is going to end up making that happen sooner rather than later.
Danny Hultzen, LHSP, Tacoma Rainiers (Seattle Mariners)
Hultzen is set to pitch again tomorrow against Sacramento. The #2 overall pick in the 2010 draft had a very up and down season last year, dominating AA but struggling mightily in AAA. He showed quite a bit of command issues when he was promoted and a good portion of the M's fan base started to panic. Me? Kid still has legit #2 stuff with an outside shot of developing into an Ace.
His first start this season went extremely well - 6 innings, 3 hits, 1 earned run, 2 walks, and 8 strikeouts. Like Zunino, Hultzen could be in line for a May or June promotion if he continues to pitch well.
Taijuan Walker, RHSP, Jackson Generals (Seattle Mariners)
Only 20, the Mariners' organization elected to have Walker repeat AA. It was not a bad decision, as he had some struggles last season. He is still the most talented of the M's young pitching prospects, but I don't think his ETA is as close as originally thought.
He struggled with his command in his only start so far this year - 5 innings, 5 hits, 4 earned runs, 2 home runs allowed, 4 walks and 8 strikeouts. His next scheduled start is April 10.
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