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Re: OSFM 2013: New York Yankees
Baseball America Top 30 prospects
(EDIT: all notes added; let me know if you need/want anything else from me)
No. Name, POS, B/T
1. Mason Williams, OF, L/R: fastest runner and best athlete in NYY minors; also org's best defensive outfielder; could be starting CF by 2016 (could push Granderson to LF); not elite speed, but well-above avg; avg OF arm, well-above avg defense; should be an above avg hitter and above avg power. Good potential, should be an all-star-type player (not elite, but well-above avg); carries some risk as still young and at low levels of system. Top 50 prospect: #35 (Jim Callis & J.J. Cooper); 39 (Will Lingo); 33 (John Manuel).
2013: Adv-A Tampa (could move to AA in-season); MLB ETA: 2014-16
2. Slade Heathcott, OF, L/L: racing Williams to reach NY to replace Granderson; may be moved to RF thanks to best outfield arm in organization. Like Williams, is risky because of age and where he is in the system; also has had injury history (two shoulder surgeries already; never topped 300 ABs). Already a well-above avg runner; developing above-avg power, but has trouble making consistent contact, but can drive the ball when does make contact; has best OF arm in system. Somewhat risky bet with injury history and age, but should be a decent MLB regular. Top 50 prospect: 40 (Cooper); 47 (Manuel).
2013: AA Trenton; MLB ETA: 2014-16
3. Gary Sanchez, C, R/R: system's best power hitter; hit 29 dingers between Low- and High-A last year; well-above-avg raw power already with good contact rate (career .287 hitter in minors); improved his two-strike hitting last year; elite arm strength, but is prone to defensive lapses and can be erratic behind plate; sound enough to remain catcher though. Below avg runner, but has BR ability (15 SB in 19 tries). Still risky as 20-year-old, but should be a strong MLB regular. Top 50 prospect: 50 (Manuel).
2013: Adv-A Tampa; MLB ETA: 2016
4. Tyler Austin, OF/1B, R/R: could be Teixeira's replacement by 2016; system's most advanced young hitter for avg and all-around; short, quick swing, but flat plane limits power potential. Could hit 25 homers a year, but probably not much more than 30. Avg runner with quick first step (10-15 bags in MLB season); has played INF corners as well as RF with above-avg arm; solid range defensively. 3B probably out of reach at MLB, but could play 1B or OF. Should be a strong MLB regular (could advance quickly because NYY lacks young right-handed bats), but still a little ways away and carries some risk at 21.
2013: AA Trenton (could move quickly); MLB ETA: 2015-16
5. Jose Campos, RHP, R/R: received with Pineda in Montero trade a year ago; has "electric" stuff; 94-95 fastball with plenty of strikes and late life; excellent command. Power curveball in upper 70s can "wipe out" hitters; change should be above-avg eventually. Still needs polish on secondary pitches. Needs to control the game more. Should be strong contributor at MLB at back end of rotation (4 or 5); but extremely risky after elbow problems last year; might not be ready for ST this year. Minors k/9: 8.9; WHIP: 1.17; BAA: .236; 9 homers allowed in 196 IP.
2013: Adv-A Tampa (extended ST?); MLB ETA: 2016
6. Brett Marshall, RHP, R/R: had Tommy John surgery in 2009, but hasn't missed a start since, going 26-16; three-quarters arm slot; pounds strike zone with 90-94 fastball and has system's best changeup; both have sinking action (change at 77-80) and he's been more effective against lefties than righties (.677 OPS vs. .724 in 2012). Breaking balls are inconsistent with a slider (mid-80s, lacks consistency, but has bite) and "show me" curve. Sinkerballer-type pitcher. Could be trade chip or No. 5-type, only avg risk factor (still has work, but should contribute at MLB).
2013: AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre; MLB ETA: 2016
7. Angelo Gumbs, 2B, R/R: converted SS/OF in high school; needs to reduce leg-kick, bat waggle and get wider in the box; crushes fastballs with gap-to-gap ability; system's best base-stealer and well-above avg runner; very strong INF arm and above-avg range, but hands need work; should eventually be solid defender and could allow Yanks to move Cano to 3B. Could be a strong contributor at MLB (think Austin Jackson-level), but still a little ways off and needs work.
2013: Adv-A Tampa; MLB ETA: 2016-17
8. Manny Banuelos, LHP, L/L: command-oriented, but control regressed last year and had Tommy John in October; fastball sits around 91-94 and has tail at lower end of velocity. Throws sharp curve in upper 70s and tumbling change; secondary pitches are both above-avg. Profiles as a possible No. 2-type guy, but carries significant risk with injury and control problems.
2013: TJ recovery (AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre 2014?); MLB ETA: 2016 or beyond)
9. Ty Hensley, RHP, S/R: has 12-6 curve in upper 70s, one of the best in the 2012 draft; fastball sits around 92-95 and can touch 97. Learning changeup and working to improve command of all pitches. Could be an eventual closer or back end of rotation, but still needs a lot of work.
2013: Low-A Charleston; MLB ETA: unknown
10. Rafael DePaula, RHP, R/R: made pro debut last year; led that league with 12.4 k/9 (62 IP); fastball in mid-90s and reaches 98 as a starter; hard curveball that projects to above-avg or better; also has impressive change. But secondaries have been inconsistent. Throws consistent strikes however; great work ethic. Has very high ceiling (as high as any other in system). Could be a middle- or back-of-rotation guy, but has a long way to go and represents very significant risk.
2013: Adv-A Tampa; MLB ETA: unknown
11. Mark Montgomery, RHP, R/R: been on fast-track in system since drafted in 2011; first pro season in AA, didn't give up first homer until Aug. 4 (Manny Machado) and had a 13.8 k/9 last year. Possesses system's best slider to go with 90-93 fastball. Change up could come around, especially against lefties, but FB and SLD are usually good enough. May eventually take over as closer from Rivera, or become elite set-up for Robertson. Should reach his ceiling without much problem.
2013: AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre; ETA: 2013-14
12. Ramon Flores, OF, L/L: probably system's best pure hitter (.277 career minors, .302 at Hi-A 2012); disciplined hitter and good sense of strike zone; should be above-avg hitter, more of a contact guy with occasional power stroke; scouts say could grow into power (15-20 homers). Average runner and average OF arm. In 2012, played in CF and can play LF no problem. Should be average MLB contributor, either as very good fourth OF, or avg regular (prob at LF with Williams or Heathcott).
2013: AA Trenton; ETA: unknown
13. Bryan Mitchell, RHP, L/R: owns system's best curveball and changeup. Was team's best pitching prospect after Campos' injury. Fastball (92-94) and power curve (tops at 81) both rate as future well-above-avg pitches; compared to A.J. Burnett. Still learning changeup and working on command of all pitches. Needs to get stronger mentally (clutch?). Extremely risky prospect at this stage, but could become a middle-rotation guy.
2013: Adv-A Tampa; ETA: unknown
14. Nik Turley, LHP, L/L: had best season in 2012. Reminiscent of Andy Pettitte's frame and delivery, but doesn't have same upside or raw arm; fastball around 88-91. Can cut and sink fastball and change has good downward movement. Curve shows flashes of becoming well-above-avg pitch. But needs to get better command on fastball to get to the secondary stuff. A ways off still, but could be an average MLBer.
2013: AA Trenton; ETA: unknown
15. J.R. Murphy, C, R/R: transitioned completely to catching full-time after coming in as 3B. Throwing is improving (32% thrown out in 2012, 23% 2011) and defensive ability looking better. Has an avg arm; but receiving still needs polish. Swing is starting to show pull power, but best gap-to-gap. Still behind Austin Romine on depth chart and has Sanchez chasing him. Could be avg MLBer and carries some risk.
2013: AA Trenton; ETA: unknown
16. Jose Ramirez, RHP, R/R: owns system's best fastball (93-96, can reach 97); is the most consistent hard-thrower in system. Making progress with slider, too (87) with good tilted break. Change is most reliable secondary pitch with sink (think splitter). But can be hittable because of lack of consistent fastball command. Could be a hard-thrower out of the 'pen and still a while away.
2013: AA Trenton; ETA: unknown
17. Austin Romine, C, R/R: has made it to the bigs, but back injuries and concussion last year slowed progress. Organization's best defensive catcher. Reduced swing leg-kick and getting more consistent timing at the plate. Once predicted to hit 15-20 homers, but probably won't reach that now (closer to 10-15). Strong but inconsistent arm. Defense is outstanding. Should be a contributor (as low-order regular or backup catcher) at MLB level during career.
2013: MLB or AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre; ETA: n/a
18. Melky Mesa, OF, R/R: had career-highs in homers (23) and slugging (.480) last year, ending in the MLB in September. Struggles making consistent contact, but strikeout rate is improving. Basic approach last year helped become more consistent. Making good use of whole field and could have above-avg power. Has above-avg arm and could play RF with CF defense and speed. Plate discipline probably limits him to 4/5th OFer or avg regular.
2013: MLB or AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre; ETA: n/a
19. Dellin Betances, RHP, R/R: once highly-touted, starting to lose luster; may have to settle for bullpen role (think MR or SU) in MLB. Fastball (tops 97) and power curve (low 80s) both project to well-above-avg at times, but consistency has been his problem. Change is erratic. Had Tommy John in 2009.
2013: AA Trenton or AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre; ETA: 2014
20. Austin Aune, SS, L/R: athlete; still very raw; defense has struggled, but natural ability at plate shone through at times; has above-avg speed, but needs to refine base running. Frame and swing remind scout of Shawn Green. Plan to leave him at SS for as long as possible, but 2B and CF also possible. Range and arm strength solid, but glove needs work to stay at SS.
2013: Low-A Charleston (extended ST?); ETA: unknown
21. Dante Bichette Jr., 3B, R/R: made weaker contact in 2012 than before; won't strike out a lot because he can get the bat on the ball and has decent pop; but hit only .248 in 471 AB (3 HR, 24 2B in big park). Defense making progress and has average range and arm, but could move to 1B or corner OF.
2013: Low-A Charleston; ETA: unknown
22. Greg Bird, 1B/C, L/R: probably will not remain at catcher, but has an impressive bat; scouts see him as 1B/DH-type. Good above-avg power potential, strong arm, but not natural defender.
2013: Low-A Charleston; ETA: unknown
23. David Adams, 3B/2B, R/R: missed much of 2010 and 2011 with ankle and neck injuries. Has power potential of 15-20 homers a year. Below average speed and most likely to end up at 3B with lack of quickness. Has the arm strength for the hot corner. Could play at MLB now, but probably as off-bench option or short-term injury replacement.
2013: AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre; ETA: 2013 (3B injury call-up)
24. Adam Warren, RHP, R/R: showed up in MLB last year, but was quickly back in AAA. 4-seam fastball 90-93 and can hit 94-95; also throws a 2-seamer. Durable frame. Throws curve, slider and change. Slider usually second-best pitch; sometimes looks more like a cutter. Throws strikes.
2013: AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre; ETA: 2013 (injury call-up)
25. Corey Black, RHP, R/R: 2-seam fastball touches 100, but usually sits 94-98; consistent strike thrower. Avg changeup and has 83-85 slider. Also throws below-avg curve. Being developed as starter and projects to be middle- or back-of-rotation unless velocity continues to play up and secondaries come around.
2013: Adv-A Tampa; ETA: unknown
26. Matt Tracy, LHP, R/R: fastball usually sits 89-92, but touches 94. Curve and change show flashes, but still need work. Breaking balls are inconsistent, but can get there.
2013: AA Trenton; ETA: unknown
27. Corban Joseph, 2B, L/R: line-drive swing generated career-high in homers (15) in 2012. Consistent hard contact and added pop last year; avg or below-avg runner. Range could be below-avg and below-avg defender at keystone. Has also worked out in OF. Could hit enough to be a regular or super utility guy.
2013: AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre; ETA: 2013-14
28. Cito Culver, SS, S/R: in need of time still and is avg or slightly above-avg runner; might become exclusively right-handed batter; good idea of strike zone and recognizes pitches, but doesn't drive ball against RHP. Versus LHP, less contact (career .233 hitter in 945 ABs). Highlight reel defensively with above-avg arm (just 22 errors in 2012). Bat needs to improve to become a regular or will be a utilityman.
2013: Low-A Charleston; ETA: unknown
29. Tommy Kahnle, RHP, R/R: has a fastball in the high-90s (touches 98) and throws strikes with it. Throws change and slider. The change has splitter action and works well against lefties (.161 BAA). Could be injury risk and profiles as a bullpen (SU) arm.
2013: AA Trenton; ETA: unknown
30. Gabe Encinas, RHP, R/R: fastball can reach 97, 2-seamer sits at 92-95; curveball is inconsistent. Change has moments, but also inconsistent. Lots of risk here as he's still just two years into pro career.
2013: Low-A Charleston; ETA: unknown
Last edited by ptbnl; 02-20-2013 at 09:25 PM.
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02-16-2013, 01:36 AM
