2014 - Pre-Season (and subsequently updated postseason) Brewer Organizational Player Rankings -- Latest: John Sickels

[Eye Black]

BA's top 31 as per their book I just received, apologies if this has already been posted:

 

1. Jimmy Nelson

2. Tyrone Taylor

3. Mitch Haniger

4. Johnny Hellweg

5. Victor Roache

6. Taylor Jungmann

7. Orlando Arcia

8. David Goforth

9. Devin Williams

10. Hunter Morris

11. Clint Coulter

12. Nick Delmonico

13. Yadiel Rivera

14. Tucker Neuhaus

15. Ariel Pena

16. Tyler Wagner

17. Michael Blazek

18. Jed Bradley

19. Taylor Williams

20. Jason Rogers

21. Kevin Shackelford

22. Barret Astin

23. Damien Magnifico

24. Jorge Lopez

25. Drew Gagnon

26. Omar Garcia

27. Anthony Banda

28. Michael Ratterree

29. Tyler Cravy

30. D'Vontrey Richardson

31. Brooks Hall

 

They also have Wei-Chung Wang listed as the #26 prospect in the Pirates system and a 50 extreme grade. Their rankings are compiled before the Rule 5 Draft apparently.

 

His writeup mentions that in addition to his curveball that flashes plus, his fastball velocity last season went from sitting 87-89 mph to working between 91-93 mph by his final start.

[reillymcshane]

BA's Top 100 prospect list is out:

 

http://www.baseballamerica.com/minors/2014-baseball-america-top-100-prospects-free/

 

Nelson is at 96.

[reillymcshane]

Interesting to see Joey Gallo at #60. If I remember right, a lot of people were hoping we'd grab him with our supplemental pick. I think we took Haniger instead.

 

Gallo's career numbers are crazy. In 617 ABs he has 62 HR, a .258 BA, 98BB, a 1.000 OPS and 250k.

 

http://www.baseballamerica.com/statistics/players/cards/2653

 

It will be interesting to see how he does when he gets to AA.

 

Can really be anything more than Mark Reynolds or Russell Branyon?

[TheCrew07]

Geez I sure wish we could have pulled off a trade with the Dodgers that included personal favorite Corey Seager, all the up way up to #37 for his debut on the list... makes me sad.

 

The division with the exception of the Brewers represented itself very well on this list, as it has on previous lists.

 

I will occassionaly still link Gallo prospect articles as I do for all players whom there was debate over or were traded away, he's certainly an interesting guy to discuss who tends to get extreme opinions. He's a bit like Billy Hamilton that way in either you love his one exceptional tool and want to see what he can do or you think he's a novelty with no real MLB future as an every day player.

[TheCrew07]

Position-by-Position Rankings: First Basemen (VIDEO)

 

Hunter Morris falls all the way to 18th... yikes. No other Brewers on the list.

 

 

Position-by-Position Rankings: Second Basemen (VIDEO)

 

No Brewers.

 

 

Position-by-Position Rankings: Shortstops (VIDEO)

 

Orlando Arcia the last player in at #30.

 

 

Position-by-Position Rankings: Third Basemen (VIDEO)

 

No Brewers.

[TheCrew07]

The rest of the position by position rankings:

 

2014 Position-By-Position Rankings Index

 

Position-by-Position Rankings: Catchers (VIDEO)

No Brewers.

 

 

Position-by-Position Rankings: Corner Outfielders (VIDEO)

Mitch Haniger at 14, Victor Roache at 27.

 

 

Position-by-Position Rankings: Center Fielders (VIDEO)

Tyrone Taylor at 16.

 

 

Position-by-Position Rankings: Righthanders (VIDEO)

Jimmy Nelson at 35... there were 65 total pitchers ranked.

 

 

Position-by-Position Rankings: Lefthanders (VIDEO)

No Brewers.

 

 

Position-by-Position Rankings: Relievers

Johnny Hellweg at 5.

[TooLiveBrew]

Position-by-Position Rankings: Relievers

Johnny Hellweg at 5.

I just hope the team realizes that this is where he fits. He can be super valuable as a back end guy (if he can command his arsenal).

[sveumrules]

Former Jack Z right hand man Tony Blengino has us at 29/30 with only the Angels lower.

 

http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/ranking-the-minor-league-systems-16-30/

[Mass Haas]

Beyond the Box Score -- averaging out many of the rankings for a Top 36

[TheCrew07]

Unsurprisingly the Brewers are next to last (#29) on this list as well.

 

Top Organizations With 25-And-Under Talent

[TheCrew07]

No Brewers players or prospects.

 

Top 50 Players 25 And Under

[TheCrew07]

Yet another feature with no Brewers...

 

Baseball For The Ages Comes Back To Life

[Mass Haas]

Follow all the associated links within this post to get all your MLB Pipeline news for their featured team today (the Brewers), including their updated Top 20.

[TooLiveBrew]

Follow all the associated links within this post to get all your MLB Pipeline news for their featured team today (the Brewers), including their updated Top 20.

More David Denson buzz! Imo all it's going to take is one big season for him to jump onto our top 10 or top 5 lists. That power/eye combo is just tasty.

 

And the first half of that updated top-20 from MLB.com actually looks pretty accurate.

[Mass Haas]

Nelson, Taylor, and Arcia featured on MiLB.com today.

[TheCrew07]

Organization Talent Rankings: Pirates’ Pipeline Won’t Run Dry In 2014

 

29. Milwaukee Brewers

2013 Rank: 23.

2012 Rank: 26.

How They Got Here: Milwaukee graduated several prospects to the majors last year, including Khris Davis, Scooter Gennett and Tyler Thornburg, leaving the system looking a bit thinner. First-round failures such as Eric Arnett (2009, now released) and Jed Bradley (2011) haven’t helped improve the organization’s reputation for not being able to develop arms.

High-Ceiling Sleeper: RHP Tyler Wagner has good velocity and explosive movement on his sinker, helping him lead the minors with a 3.01 groundout/airout ratio among qualified starters in 2013.

2014 Rookies: Top prospect RHP Jimmy Nelson likely will move to the bullpen in the short term after the team signed Matt Garza. RHPs Rob Wooten and Johnny Hellweg could join him in the bullpen. 1Bs Hunter Morris and Jason Rogers have a shot at the wide-open first-base job.

[Mass Haas]

John Sickels has released his new Top 150 --

 

89. Jimmy Nelson

148. Clint Coulter

[igor67]

Coulter's hot start is enough to overcome Taylor's advantage in being a level higher, in a tougher environment, and more athletic. Interesting, I think it is a fun question to open up how people would rank our top 3 prospects a month in.

[Mass Haas]

John Sickels with his organizational rankings - prepare to use your scroll bar.

[TheCrew07]

John Sickels with his organizational rankings - prepare to use your scroll bar.

 

Geez.

 

WELL, NOBODY HAS A COMPLETELY EMPTY SYSTEM: No system is completely devoid of talent, but these two need a lot help and have less chance for rapid improvement than the systems above them.

[Mass Haas]

Updated, detailed Top 25 rankings via Miller Park Prospects

[Mass Haas]

Updated, detailed Top 25 rankings via Miller Park Prospects

 

Plus, here's a follow-up podcast with Brad that many of you will enjoy as well.

[Mass Haas]

Well thought out Top 25 via Alec Dopp at BrewCrewBall.

[jjgott]

Once again, no Brewers in Keith Law's Top 50 Rankings (Insider Required). Surprised not even a mention of Orlando Arcia as an "almost made the list"

[reillymcshane]

Once again, no Brewers in Keith Law's Top 50 Rankings (Insider Required). Surprised not even a mention of Orlando Arcia as an "almost made the list"

I think Arcia has a lot of work to do before he gets into the top 50.

 

John Sickels has Nelson at #36 in his revised top 75. Coulter is mentioned as 'considered' (along with another 75-100) guys. Arcia isn't even on that list - although Sickels says the 'other' list is incomplete.

 

http://www.minorleagueball.com/2014/7/14/5898649/minor-league-ball-top-75-prospects-mid-season-update-2014-sickels

 

I think everyone here loves Arcia, and if he keeps up his performance through the rest of 2014, he'll start getting noticed a lot more. He's got a lot to like, starting with his defense, but most prognosticators are going to want to see his bat working at an upper level.

 

Alcides Escobar moved into the top 100 after his AA season (2008), when he hit .328. He had hit .303 between A+ and AA in 2007, but didn't make the Top 100 of BA or Baseball Prospectus. Probably due to his lack of power and patience. But he really turned up things in 2008 producing a .797 OPS at AA Huntsville.

 

Arcia shows more power and a better eye at the plate than Escobar at this stage of his career, so I'm very hopeful he continues to develop. But there are a lot of slick fielding, light hitting infielders in the minors (and majors). These guys turn into back up infielders in the majors than often than quality regulars.

 

Still, I could see Arcia sneak into some lists this off season due to his glove, young age - plus a solid bat. But I see him getting his due more next season - assuming he can keep hitting well at AA. He doesn't need to hit .300 and 20 HR. If he can hit .280 and get 8-10 HR, you'll have a guy that will easily get into top 100 lists. Especially at his young age and with his defense.

 

The key is his continuing development as a hitter. A lot can happen between A ball and AA.