BF.net Fan Community Top 25 Prospects - 2021 Mid-Season Edition - Voting closed

[ClosetBrewerFan]

Cooper would be an excellent 28th man in September. Can be your 3rd catcher, pinch hitter, and can play a little 1b and OF. Or Wes Wilson would be good too for his versatility

[ClosetBrewerFan]

1 G. Mitchell

2 A.Ashby

3 Turang

4 E. Small

5 S. Frelick

6 M.Feliciano

7 J.Gray Jr

8 Antoine Kelly

9 Hedbert Perez

10 J. Quero

11 Tyler Black

12 Eduardo Garcia

13 K. Howell

14 Z. Warren

15 Lutz

16 F. Valerio

17 Carlos Rodriguez

18 David Hamilton

19 D.File

20 P. Henry

21 Bettinger

22 R.Olson

23 J. Bullock

24 A.Uribe

25 Russell Smith

26 Ray

27 Ernesto Martinez Jr.

28 J. Cousins

29 F. Zamora

30 Thomas Dillard

31 Alex Binelas

32 M. Bello

33 Nick Bennett

34 H. Cantrelle

35 J. Topa

36 M.Sanchez

37 C. Hummell

38 W. Wilson

39 Max Lazar

40 Weigel

[Austin Tatious]

Hummel got the #1 spot because he's emerged strong after missing time. 2019 was clearly not a fluke, he's become a plate discipline freak of nature. I know Tellez hit two homers last night (as of this post's writing), but Cooper Hummel warrants a shot, and he'd be a more stable solution at first base.

 

He's a backup at AAA. Never played an inning of 1B before a couple days ago, but OK. You do you.

This is why I've stopped participating in these things.

 

Based on all of the prior results, one outlier creates conversation but ultimately does not move the needle much at all. The aggregate rankings come out looking very rational and normally as insightful as anything the various media services put out. Your input and contribution would certainly be welcomed.

[clancyphile]

I kind of like Cooper Hummel and think he will have a decent career in the majors as he gets on base and is a switch hitter. Would like to see how he is defensively though, always wondered why he was taken off of catcher and now suddenly starts playing some there again and 1B also. The Brewers seem to get a fair amount out of some of their older prospects over the years that don't get much attention, bullpen would be in a bad spot without Cousins or Sanchez right now. Barker is another guy easy to root for.

 

Junior Guerra was another one in the past. Wasn't Mike Fiers also "old" for a prospect?

[brewcrewdue80]

I don't follow like in years past so not going to make a list. Just wanted to say, mlb prospectus doesnt have Joe Gray a 2nd rd selection 3? Years ago in Milw top 30. Yet they throw a few other guys drafted before him who have 0 stats to their to be ranked ahead of him. Just bizarre and I wonder just how far he climbs in their next updated rankings. I mean jeesh Tyrone Taylor was a 2nd rd pick who was top 3 on the Brewers prospect around similar stage while no production made it seem too high. They basically gave up on Gray after 2years.

[wildcat2237]

Here's my list with some brief commentary:

 

* Note: Edited to remove Hummel (#14), Payton Henry (#31), and Reese Olson (#40)

 

1. Garrett Mitchell - Appears to have a chip on his shoulder. Killed ST and A+. Might be the steal of the 2020 draft, but needs to develop power.

2. Hedbert Perez - Hard to believe he's only 18. I should have him at #1, but he's only 5' 10" and is really young.

3. Ethan Small - You believe or you dont. Overshadowed because he doesn't throw gas. I think he's a mid-rotation starter or elite reliever.

4. Mario Feliciano - I may be a bit bullish on Mario. But, a catcher who can hit? Maybe?

5. Joe Gray - Physical specimen with power. High ceiling.

6. Sal Frelick - Hated the pick. Reminds me of Cole Calhoun with less power. Needs to be an OBP machine to be an everyday player. Might move through the system fast.

7. Brice Turang - Unless he develops power he's Alcides Escobar/Orlando Arcia part 3. I'm only putting him here because he's young.

8. Dylan File - I'm higher on File than most.

9. Freddy Zamora - Doesn't get enough attention. He's my #1 sleeper on this list.

10. Tyler Black - I was a big fan of this pick. I think he could move through the system fast.

11. Aaron Ashby - My opinion of him was shattered by his debut. Tough to come back from.

12. Antoine Kelly - High ceiling. Big lefty who throws gas. Could be ranked about#3 or #50.

13. Alex Binelas - Fingers crossed the Brewers have a 3b prospect.

14. Russell Smith - Another one who could move through the system quickly.

15. Jake Cousins - Big fastball and nasty slider.

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16. Jeferson Quero - Likely to be in my top 10 next year. Could be now. I just want to see more.

17. Justin Topa

18. Miguel Sanchez

19. Luke Barker

20. Jheremy Vargas

21. Alec Bettinger

22. Thomas Dillard

23. Tristen Lutz

24. Max Lazar

25. Zavier Warren

26. Korry Howell

27. David Hamilton

28. Jackson Churio

29. Abner Uribe

30. Luis Medina

31. Evan Reifert

32. Jesus Parra

33. Eduardo Garcia

34. Ernesto Martinez

35. Felix Valerio

36. Eduarqui Fernandez

37. Je’Von Ward

38. Carlos Rodriguez

39. Justin Bullock

40. Clayton Andrews

41. Corey Ray

[LouisEly]

First to 100?

 

1 Small E

2 Mitchell G

3 Turang B

4 Frelick S

5 Ashby A

6 Black T

7 Kelly A

8 Perez Hedb

9 File D

10 Feliciano M

11 Bettinger A

12 Garcia E

13 Gray J

14 Cousins J

15 Topa J

16 Sanchez M

17 Brown Z

18 Bullock J

19 Lazar M

20 Warren Z

21 Ray C

22 Howell K

23 Wilson W

24 Matulovich J

25 Smith Rus

26 Castaneda V

27 Luna C

28 Lutz T

29 Hamilton D

30 Zamora F

31 Perdomo A

32 Erceg L

33 Webb B

34 Binelas A

35 Martinez EW

36 Quero J

37 Uribe A

38 Barker L

39 Otero A

40 Valerio F

41 Bello M

42 Rodriguez Carlos (of)

43 Fry D

44 Lemons K

45 Chourio J

46 Chirinos J

47 Floyd T

48 McGee A

49 Miller D

50 Mendez L

51 Vargas Jh

52 Dillard T

53 Andrews C

54 Medina Luis

55 Bennett N

56 Zavolas N

57 QT-C

58 Parra J

59 Hall Alex

60 Jarvis J

61 Ward J

62 Hardy M

63 Henderson L

64 Weimer J

65 Kahle N

66 Cantrelle H

67 Jankins T

68 Crawford L

69 Sunitsch S

70 Puello I

71 Ramirez Alexis

72 Campbell N

73 Sabouri A

74 Stokes T

75 Robinson C

76 Walters N

77 Clarke W

78 Murphy B

79 Schanuel B

80 Ramey B

81 Guerrero Mi

82 Ernesto L

83 Devanney C

84 Barrios G

85 Sibrian J

86 Bautista E

87 Vassalotti M

88 Zhao L

89 Palma A

90 Peters T

91 Garabitos P

92 Castillo LG

93 Lujano J

94 Murray E

95 Cabrera Jh

96 David Jh

97 Guilarte D

98 Mendez H

99 Leones O

100 McClanahan C

[brooks_quichenick]

1. Garrett Mitchell (OF)

2. Brice Turang (SS)

3. Hedbert Perez (OF)

4. Ethan Small (P)

5. Mario Feliciano ©

6. Aaron Ashby (P)

7. Joe Gray Jr. (OF)

8. Antoine Kelly (P)

9. Eduardo Garcia (SS)

10. Sal Frelick (OF)

11. Jeferson Quero ©

12. Korry Howell (OF)

13. Tyler Black (2B/3B)

14. Micah Bello (OF)

15. Zavier Warren ©

16. Ernesto Martinez (1B/OF)

17. Jake Cousins (P)

18. Dylan File (P)

19. Alex Binelas (3B)

20. Freddy Zamora (SS)

21. Justin Bullock (P)

22. Justin Topa (P)

23. David Hamilton (SS)

24. Felix Valerio (2B)

25. Joey Wiemer (OF)

26. Victor Castaneda (P)

27. Tristan Lutz (OF)

28. Thomas Dillard (1B)

29. Abner Uribe (P)

30. Ashton McGee (2B)

31. Russell Smith (P)

32. Jackson Chourio (SS)

33. Luis Medina (OF)

34. Evan Reifert (P)

35. Darrien Miller ©

36. Carlos Luna (P)

37. Taylor Floyd (P)

38. Jheremy Vargas (SS)

39. Joey Matulovich (P)

40. Max Lazar (P)

41. Hendry Mendez (OF)

42. Jesus Parra (3B)

43. Alec Bettinger (P)

44. Alex Hall ©

45. Eduarqui Fernandez (OF)

46. Corey Ray (OF)

47. Carlos Rodriguez (OF)

48. Noah Zavolas (P)

49. Jhonnys Cabrera ©

50. Lun Zhao (P)

[CheeseheadInQC]

Notes:

1. I held off posting until after the trade deadline, but I legitimately had Olson, Henry and Hummel 18-19-20

2. Both the strength and weakness of the system is that there doesn't seem to be much difference between 20 and 50

 

 

1. Garrett Mitchell: Hopefully can get back soon

2. Brice Turang: Pretty young for level. Not shining, but not overwhelmed

3. Sal Frelick: Thought this was a pretty solid pick

4. Ethan Small: Drop in K’s at AAA a bit of a concern

5. Aaron Ashby: Needs to hone the command

6. Hedbert Perez: So far, so good, but still far away

7. Mario Feliciano: Lost season, but still a top-10 talent

8. Joe Gray Jr.: Seems to have adjusted to High-A

9. Antoine Kelly: Six slots too low or 20 slots too high depending on if he can get all the way back

10. Tyler Black: Sounds like he can hit

11. Jeferson Quero: Living up to the hype so far

12. Eduardo Garcia: Was hoping he’d force his way up to Carolina

13. Jake Cousins: Too good thus far to place much lower

14. Korry Howell: Assuming the defense is solid, versatility is a plus

15. Zavier Warren: Biggest question is still position

16. Felix Valerio: Love the walk to strikeout rate

17. Freddy Zamora: Giving him slight pass with injury then COVID season, but bat must improve

18. Dylan File: One of many lost seasons for Brewers pitching prospects

19. Jheremy Vargas: One of the top performers in Arizona thus far

20. David Hamilton: I’ll admit, no clue where to rank him

21. Tristen Lutz: Not ready to give up on him entirely

22. Justin Topa: Still think he can be a good bullpen piece next year

23. Abner Uribe: Command must improve, but 103 …

24. Hendry Mendez: Perhaps overreaction, but one K in first 40 plate appearances with pop

25. Evan Reifert: Fangraphs writeup and recent success have me optimistic

26. Max Lazar

27. Jackson Chourio

28. Miguel Sanchez

29. Angel Perdomo

30. Russell Smith

31. Alec Bettinger

32. Justin Bullock

33. Corey Ray

34. Carlos Luna: Will be watching if they put him on 40-man

35. Alex Binelas

36. Darrien Miller: Having better A-ball hitting season than Henry at same age

37. Joey Wiemer

38. Jesus Parra

39. Micah Bello

40. Victor Castaneda

41. Zach Brown

42. David Fry

43. Hayden Cantrelle

44. Israel Puello

45. Weston Wilson

46. Luis Medina

47. Thomas Dillard

48. Ashton McGee

49. Noah Campbell

50. Pablo Abreu

51. Carlos Rodriguez (OF)

52. Taylor Floyd

53. Nick Bennett

54. L.G. Castillo

55. Ernesto Martinez

56. Alexis Ramirez

57. Mark Mathias

58. Brandon Ramey

59. Luke Barker

60. Gabe Holt

61. Jhonnys Cabrera

62. Eduarqui Fernandez

63. Je'Von Ward

64. Clayton Andrews

65. Logan Henderson

66. Noah Zavalos

67. Jesus Chirinos

68. Gregory Barrios

69. Eduarh Colina: One of my favorite deep, deep sleepers

70. Alexander Perez

71. Patricio Aquino: Him and next two guys’ have eye-popping stats thus far

72. Miguel Segura

73. Stiven Cruz

74. Yujanyer Herrera

75. Harold Chirino

76. Brandon Knarr

77. Luis Contreras

78. Jesus Lujano

79. Branlyn Jaraba

80. Alexander Vallecillo

81. Nick Kahle

82. Terrence Doston

83. Mario Perez

84. Jose Gonzalez

85. Jadher Areinamo

86. Lun Zhao

87. Justin Jarvis

88. Andre Nnebe

89. Carlos Roa

90. Cam Robinson

91. Erys Bautista

92. Edwin Jimenez

93. Nick Belzer

94. Juan Geraldo

95. Alex Hall

96. Antonio Pinero

97. Alexander Cornielle

98. Scott Sunitsch

99. Brady Schanuel

100. Cam Devanney

[homer]

1 Garrett Mitchell OF

2 Ethan Small SP

3 Aaron Ashby SP

4 Antoine Kelly SP

5 Hedbert Perez OF

6 Brice Turang SS

7 Joe Gray Jr. OF

8 Sal Frelick OF

9 Felix Valerio 2B

10 Freddy Zamora SS

11 Zavier Warren C

12 Eduardo Garcia SS

13 Tyler Black 2B/3B

14 Jake Cousins RP

15 Korry Howell OF

16 Nick Bennett SP

17 David Hamilton SS

18 Max Lazar SP

19 Jeferson Quero C

20 Joey Matulovich RP

21 Mario Feliciano C

22 Luis Medina OF

23 Joey Wiemer OF

24 Dylan File SP

25 Ashton McGee 3B/1B

[StearnsFTW]

1. Garrett Mitchell

2. Hedbert Perez

3. Brice Turang

4. Sal Frelick

5. Ethan Small

6. Aaron Ashby

7. Tyler Black

8. Joe Gray

9. Eduardo Garcia

10. Antoine Kelly

11. Mario Feliciano

12. Jefferson Quero

13. Zavier Warren

14. Jackson Chourio

15. Felix Valerio

16. Freddy Zamora

17. Russell Smith

18. Carlos Rodriguez

19. Alex Binelas

20. Jheremy Vargas

21. Dylan File

22. Korry Howell

23. Tristen Lutz

24. J'Von Ward

25. Luis Medina

26. Max Lazar

27. Thomas Dillard

28. Ernesto Martinez

[BrewCrewBlueDevil]

This was a lot tougher than I thought it would be!

 

1. Garrett Mitchell- MLB All Star Talent

2. Hedbert Perez- So much upside

3. Ethan Small- Needs to crank it up a notch

4. Joe Gray Jr- Impressive 2021 season

5. Brice Turang- Lack of power but everything else is there

6. Antoine Kelly- Tons of potential

7. Sal Frelick- On base machine hopefully

8. Jeferson Quero- I thought about #5

9. Aaron Ashby- The debut drops his status

10. Jake Cousins- Closer stuff if he can command a third pitch

11. Zavier Warren- No set position but that's OK if everything else plays well

12. Felix Valerio- Will rise fast or fall fast

13. Mario Feliciano- MLB back up?

14. Tyler Black- Fast riser (aka Joe Gray, Jr.)

15. Korry Howell- Utility player?

16. Freddy Zamora- Tough season, could be a fast riser in 2022

17. Eduardo Garcia- Doing well at A

18. Abner Uribe- Late inning stuff.

19. Alex Binelas- Possible 3B depth down the road

20. Jackson Chourio- Big bat tool

21. Darrien Miller- Toolsy player

22. Jheremy Vargas- Tearing it up in Arizona

23. Carlos Luna- Doing well in 2021

24. Tristen Lutz- Still lots of potential

25. a.) Miguel Sanchez, b.) Angel Perdomo, c.) Justin Topa d.) Alec Bettinger- Taxi squad

[BlazingGunz]

Rank Player

1 Mitchell G

2 Turang B

3 Small E

4 Frelick S

5 Feliciano M

6 Ashby A

7 Perez Hedb

8 Kelly A

9 Gray J

10 Black T

11 Howell K

12 Quero J

13 Garcia E

14 Lutz T

15 Zamora F

16 Hamilton D

17 Warren Z

18 Chourio J

19 Medina Luis

20 Rodriguez Carlos (of)

21 File D

22 Bettinger A

23 Lazar M

24 Brown Z

25 Ray C

26 Smith Rus

27 Binelas A

28 Parra J

29 Bello M

30 McGee A

31 Martinez EW

32 Dillard T

33 Kahle N

34 Cantrelle H

35 Valerio F

36 Andrews C

37 Jarvis J

38 Bennett N

39 Zavolas N

40 Weimer J

[AJOHNSON104]

1. G. Mitchell

2. B. Turang

3. M. Feliciano

4. A. Ashby

5. E. Small

6. H. Perez

7. S. Frelick

8. J. Gray

9. A. Kelly

10. J. Cousins

11. Z. Warren

12. J. Quero

13. T. Black

14. F. Valerio

15. K. Howell

16. T. Lutz

17. F. Zamora

18. E. Martinez

19. D. Hamilton

20. D. File

21. E. Garcia

22. A. Binelas

23. J. Vargas

24. A. Bettinger

25. W. Wilson

26. C. Ray

27. L. Barker

28. J. Westbrook

29. M. Sanchez

30 J. Bullock

[sveumrules]

Decided to leave off the MLB relievers who will be losing eligibility shortly to open up a few more spots.

 

Also pretty exciting that some of the International kids are starting to trickle over stateside. After getting very little out of Latin America for so long due mostly to minimal investment, it's encouraging to see some early glimmers from Stearns & company's increased efforts starting to shine through.

 

01. Garrett Mitchell

02. Aaron Ashby

03. Ethan Small

04. Brice Turang

05. Hedbert Perez

06. Sal Frelick

07. Mario Feliciano

08. Joe Gray Jr.

09. David Hamilton

10. Tyler Black

11. Korry Howell

12. Zavier Warren

13. Jeferson Quero

14. Felix Valerio

15. Abner Uribe

16. Antoine Kelly

17. Eduardo Garcia

18. Jackson Chourio

19. Freddy Zamora

20. Hendry Mendez

21. Alec Bettinger

22. Dylan File

23. Justin Bullock

24. Carlos Luna

25. Max Lazar

[ZBTMP]

1) Mitchell – would have preferred a better start to AA but hopefully just a blip

2) Small – When he was on, he was on. Not sure how much of the goofy numbers are just the Brewers making him work on his secondary offerings

3) Frelick – I still don’t know why people like big league comps on draft day. Statistical comps never look alike. Every player is unique, and this one seems promising.

4) Ashby – Seems like he still needs alittle more finishing

5) Justin Bullock – K:BB ratio was intriguing before the injury. Being promoted 2 levels in a season says something.

6) Joe Gray Jr. – hitting the snot out of the ball but question how he will handle advanced pitching and making adjustments

7) J Quero – Checks boxes so far

8) Hedbert Perez – Would prefer better plate numbers but he is already off to a better start than the last time we saw this kind of hype (Lara)

9) Antoine Kelly – Unfortunately 1 lost year is 2 lost years.

10) David Hamilton – Enough of an idea at the plate and a carrying tool. The most likely to be a regular SS IMO

11) Zavier Warren – Probably time to move him up

12) Feliciano – Lost developmental year hurts. Losing hope that he will do more than clear the low bar set for catching offensively

13) Howell – Numbers have dropped since the hot start but exciting tools.

14) Turang – Walk rate is way down, not seeing enough offense to be a utility player or a low end regular. Maybe there is some iteration that works.

15) Black – The small school thing has me less optimistic. Maybe Im just weary of a Canadian who isn’t good enough to be a hockey player.

16) Zamora – Lots of rust, not sure he can shake it all off

17) Cousins – He is currently a dominant reliever and no reason why that can’t continue but relievers are fickle

18) Felix Valerio – Walking more than striking out makes him interesting but a long way to go

19) Max Lazar – Health would be good here

20) Eduardo Garcia – Start to rookie ball is kind of meh after an off year

21) Abner Uribe – Throwing hard is better than not throwing hard but doesn’t seem like he know where it goes.

22) Victor Casteneda – May not have much of a ceiling and not young for the level but keeping that healthy K:BB will keep him moving up

23) Dylan File – Holding his 40 man spot will be interesting

24) Micah Bello – I got nothing to say and that isnt a good thing

25) Weston Wilson – Knocking the snot out of the ball, but utility infielders generally come as NRIs. Will probably get to the bigs at some point but hard time imagining him as a regular

[BallFour]

01. OF-Garrett Mitchell (02) He will figure it out at AA, he is learning not everything falls in for a hit at AA like it does in college and A+ ball.

02. LHP-Aaron Ashby (05) If he was in a system I didn't trust in developing pitching he would be a couple spots lower. The stuff is just too good and the Brewers track record lately gives me confidence.

03. LHP-Ethan Small (03) Right now really just a two pitch guy, I think it is going to be hard to add a slider with the way his extension and release is currently constructed.

04. SS-Brice Turang (01) I still think he can add strength to his frame to bump that SLG/ISO up to the mid teens.

05. C-Mario Feliciano (04) Too bad he can't stay healthy. If you include the COVID season it really is like he has missed 2.5 seasons of development, which is a big deal when you are a catcher. I believe in the bat and I believe the Brewers development staff at developing catchers.

06. C-Jeferson Quero (10) Wish I could watch full game footage, if he keeps it up we are talking about a top 100 guy. Zero passed balls so far with a modern approach at the plate

07. OF-Sal Frelick - Not an overly appealing toolsy pick that everyone wanted, but I do think he taps into a little bit of more power than expected. Calling him a try hard slap hitter is pretty unfair.

08. 2B-Tyler Black - Watched him vs. Vandy and he was the best hitter on both teams. I don't know how much range he will have at 2B so the bat is really going to have to carry him.

09. OF-Hedbert Perez (07) Strikeouts a concern for me, does he profile as more of a corner outfielder only? I think that is why I am not as bullish as most.

10. LHP-Antoine Kelly (06) It is too bad he had TOS. One of those guys who could shoot up the list or completely fall off a year from now.

11. 1B/3B-Alex Binelas

12. 2B-Felix Valerio (24)

13. OF-Joe Gray, Jr.

14. RHP-Justin Bullock

15. SS-Eduardo Garcia (09)

16. C/3B-Zavier Warren (11)

17. OF-Hendry Mendez

18. RHP-Victor Castaneda (26)

19. UTIL-Korry Howell

20. SS-David Hamilton

21. SS-Freddy Zamora (16)

22. 2B-Hayden Cantrelle

23. RHP-Abner Uribe

24. INF-Jesus Parra (13)

25. INF-Jheremy Vargas

26. RHP-Max Lazar (08)

 

Graduated/Traded

C-Payton Henry (18)

 

Dropped Off

OF-Tristen Lutz (12)

OF-Micah Bello (14)

RHP-Alec Bettinger (15)

RHP-Dylan File (17)

RHP-Lun Zhao (19)

RHP-Noah Zavolas (20)

OF-Corey Ray (21)

RHP-Zack Brown (22)

LHP-Clayton Andrews (23)

OF-Carlos Rodriguez (25)

 

Tons of movement which is expected after having a year off, probably would have had Reese Olson in the 16-20 range.

[jay87shot]

1) Garrett Mitchell, Potential 5 tool threat his timeline should make him the heir to Cain

2) Brice Turang, should be a solid top of order SS/2B could still develop some power

3) Ethan Small, hard to argue the stats could be a perfect complement to our big 3.

4) Aaron Ashby, the stuff is awesome, if he can refine the control he can be a beast

5) Sal Frelick, kind of reminds me of Mitchell with less power potential,

6) Joe Gray, Kind of reminds me a bit Trent Grisham

7) Antione Kelly, high end stuff is hard come by

8) Hedbert Perez, Should be higher based on perceived talent but has to do something 1st

9) Jeferson Quero, See #8

10)Eduardo Garcia, See #8

11) Zavier Warren, extremely intriguing if he can stay at catcher.

12) Mario Feliciano, I will bump him up quickly to 6 if he can finish strong.

13) Tyler Black, another prospect who would rise quickly with a little success

14) David Hamilton, Speed plays, recently called to AA

15) Korry Howell, has lots of interesting tools

16) Jackson Chourio, see #8

17) Luis Medina, see #8

18) Jesus Parra, see #8

19) Alex Binelas, Wisconsin born power

20) Russell Smith 6'9" with exceptional control is a great start

21) Freddy Zamora, I am not really big on him Arcia upside doesn't excite me

22) Tristen Lutz, still only 22 but disappointing year

23) Hayden Cantrelle, .179 average with .374 obp, intrigued and concerned

24) Carlos Rodriguez, more walks less avg., still no power

25) Abner Uribe, big stuff/bullpen reduces prospect appeal

26) Thomas Dillard, good power but where does he play

27) Felix Valerio, hitting over .300 in A ball at 20

28) Justin Bullock, not sure on stuff but some upside

29) Cam Robinson, pretty close to Uribe not quite the stuff

30) Max Lazar, I am not giving up on him, still upside enough

[tbbrewers]

1. Garrett Mitchell

2. Brice Turang

3. Sal Frelick

4. Ethan Small

5. Aaron Ashby

6. Hedbert Perez

7. Mario Feliciano

8. Tyler Beck

9. Antoine Kelly

10. Joe Gray Jr

11. Jefferson Quero

12. Eduardo Garcia

13. Kory Howell

14. Zavier Warren

15. Jake Cousins

16. Freddy Zamora

17. David Hamilton

18. Justin Bullock

19. Felix Valerio

20. Russell Smith

21. Alex Benelas

22. Jackson Chourio

23. Carlos Luna

24. Justin Topa

25. Micah Bello

 

 

26. Jesus Para

27. Hayden Cantrelle

28. Carlos Rodriguez

29. Tristen Lutz

30. Ashton McGee

[Yolk]

1. Garrett Mitchell

2. Jeferson Quero

3. Hedbert Perez

4. Sal Frelick

5. Aaron Ashby

6. Joe Gray

7. Brice Turang

8. Antoine Kelly

9. Freddy Zamora

10. Ethan Small

11. Zavier Warren

12. Tyler Black

13. Hendry Mendez

14. Mario Feliciano

15. Alex Binelas

16. Luis Medina

17. Jackson Chourio

18. David Hamilton

19. Russell Smith

20. Felix Valerio

21. Dylan File

22. Carlos Roa

23. Korry Howell

24. Eduardo Garcia

25. Israel Puello

 

26. Noah Campbell

27. Tristen Lutz

28. Justin Bullock

29. Gregory Barrios

30. Micah Bello

31. Caden Vire

32. Max Lazar

33. Hayden Cantrelle

34. Quinton Low

35. Jesus Parra

36. Nick Bennett

37. Logan Henderson

38. Darrien Miller

39. Jheremy Vargas

40. Gabe Holt

[brewerralph]

1: OF -Garrett Mitchell

2: P- Ethan Small

3: P- Aaron Ashby

4: OF- Hedbert Perez

5: C- Jeferson Quero

6: IF- Brice Turang

7: OF- Sal Frelick

8: IF- Tyler Black

9:C- Mario Felciano

10:IF- Felix Valerio

11:P- Antoine Kelly

12:P-Justin Bulllock

13:OF- Joey Wiemer

14:IF- Eduardo Garcia

15:OF -Joe Gray jr

16:OF-Jackson Chuorio

17:IF-David Hamilton

18:IF-Ashton McGee

19:UT-Korry Howell

20:OF-Carlos Rodriguez

21:IF- Freddy Zamora

22:IF- Alex Binelas

23:P- Victor Casteneda

24:OF-JeVon Ward

25:IF- Jheremy Vargas

 

26:OF-Luis Medina

27:OF-Eduarqui Fernadez

28:OF-Micah Bello

[sveumrules]

1) Garrett Mitchell, Potential 5 tool threat his timeline should make him the heir to Cain

2) Brice Turang, should be a solid top of order SS/2B could still develop some power

3) Ethan Small, hard to argue the stats could be a perfect complement to our big 3.

4) Aaron Ashby, the stuff is awesome, if he can refine the control he can be a beast

5) Sal Frelick, kind of reminds me of Mitchell with less power potential,

6) Joe Gray, Kind of reminds me a bit Trent Grisham

7) Antione Kelly, high end stuff is hard come by

8) Hedbert Perez, Should be higher based on perceived talent but has to do something 1st

9) Jeferson Quero, See #8

10)Eduardo Garcia, See #8

11) Zavier Warren, extremely intriguing if he can stay at catcher.

12) Mario Feliciano, I will bump him up quickly to 6 if he can finish strong.

13) Tyler Black, another prospect who would rise quickly with a little success

14) David Hamilton, Speed plays, recently called to AA

15) Korry Howell, has lots of interesting tools

16) Jackson Chourio, see #8

17) Luis Medina, see #8

18) Jesus Parra, see #8

19) Alex Binelas, Wisconsin born power

20) Russell Smith 6'9" with exceptional control is a great start

21) Freddy Zamora, I am not really big on him Arcia upside doesn't excite me

22) Tristen Lutz, still only 22 but disappointing year

23) Hayden Cantrelle, .179 average with .374 obp, intrigued and concerned

24) Carlos Rodriguez, more walks less avg., still no power

25) Abner Uribe, big stuff/bullpen reduces prospect appeal

26) Thomas Dillard, good power but where does he play

27) Felix Valerio, hitting over .300 in A ball at 20

28) Justin Bullock, not sure on stuff but some upside

29) Cam Robinson, pretty close to Uribe not quite the stuff

30) Max Lazar, I am not giving up on him, still upside enough

 

Thanks for posting a list & welcome to the board.

[adambr2]

3) Ethan Small, hard to argue the stats could be a perfect complement to our big 3.

 

Thanks for posting a list & welcome to the board.

 

Also a huge +1 to him for using the word "complement" rather than "compliment" when comparing one player to an existing player.

[Eye Black]

1) Garrett Mitchell, OF

2) Brice Turang, SS

3) Aaron Ashby, LHP

4) Sal Frelick, OF

5) Ethan Small, LHP

6) Hedbert Perez, OF

7) Jeferson Quero, C

8) Tyler Black, IF

9) Antoine Kelly, LHP

10) Mario Feliciano, C

11) Joe Gray Jr., OF

12) Jheremy Vargas, IF

13) Freddy Zamora, SS

14) Alex Binelas, 3B/1B

15) Zavier Warren, C/3B

16) Hendry Mendez, OF

17) Russell Smith, LHP

18) Felix Valerio, IF

19) Korry Howell, IF/OF

20) David Hamilton, SS

21) Abner Uribe, RHP

22) Dylan File, RHP

23) Eduardo Garcia, SS

24) Logan Henderson, RHP

25) Joey Wiemer, OF

[Smichaelis9]

Just to give some context to my list, I usually watch at least 4 or 5 minor league games a week from our system, but watch specific players a lot more often. I actually have a running spreadsheet of prospects that I update with notes and such as I watch games. For the rookie leagues, since the games aren't broadcasted, I have some filters setup on Fangraphs with stats that I find valuable in order to try to find guys that are worth paying attention to, as well as paying attention to who gets aggressive assignments from the organization and watching any video I can. Of course, I also factor in the scouting reports from sites like Fangraphs, MLB Pipeline, Prospects Live and Baseball America, etc, especially for those rookie league players. That said, I'm not claiming to be an expert at all, this is just something I enjoy doing

 

This time around, I ended up with 149 players that I found to be worth paying some attention to (35 or higher OFP). They're grouped below in tiers:

 

Before the list, here is where I had the recently traded players slotting in before they were traded:

37 Bowden Francis RHP (45 OFP) -- Traded with Trevor Richards to TOR for Rowdy Tellez

24 Cooper Hummel UTIL (45 OFP) -- Traded with Alberto Ciprian to ARI for Eduardo Escobar

53 Alberto Ciprian IF (40+ OFP) -- Traded with Cooper Hummel to ARI for Eduardo Escobar

13 Reese Olson RHP (45+ OFP) -- Traded to DET for Daniel Norris

38 Payton Henry C (45 OFP) -- Traded to MIA for john Curtiss

 

60 OFP

1 Garrett Mitchell OF

 

55 OFP

2 Hedbert Perez OF

 

50+ OFP

3 Aaron Ashby LHP

4 Jeferson Quero C

 

50 OFP

5 Brice Turang SS

6 Ethan Small LHP

7 Sal Frelick OF

8 Antoine Kelly LHP

 

45+ OFP

9 Mario Feliciano C

10 Tyler Black 2B

11 Eduardo Garcia SS

12 Joe Gray Jr OF

13 Korry Howell OF/SS

14 Zavier Warren C/CIF

15 David Hamilton SS/2B

16 Freddy Zamora SS

17 Jake Cousins RHP

18 Felix Valerio 2B

19 Victor Castaneda RHP

20 Tristen Lutz OF

21 Abner Uribe RHP

22 Hendry Mendez OF

 

45 OFP

23 Justin Topa RHP

24 Joey Wiemer OF

25 Hayden Cantrelle SS

26 Jackson Chourio SS/OF

27 Alex Binelas 1B/3B

28 Miguel Sanchez RHP

29 Logan Henderson RHP

30 Russell Smith LHP

31 Caden Vire LHP

32 Ernesto Martinez 1B

33 Jheremy Vargas SS

34 Max Lazar RHP

35 Micah Bello OF

36 Dylan File RHP

37 Thomas Dillard 1B

38 Luis Medina OF

39 Justin Bullock RHP

 

40+ OFP

40 Alexis Ramirez RHP

41 Je'Von Ward OF

42 Luke Barker RHP

43 Carlos Rodriguez OF

44 Carlos Luna RHP

45 Yujanyer Herrera RHP

46 Carlos Rodriguez RHP

47 Darrien Miller C

48 Quinton Low 1B/RHP

49 Ashton McGee INF

50 Clayton Andrews LHP

51 Evan Reifert RHP

52 Daniel Guilarte SS

53 Alec Bettinger RHP

54 Jesus Parra 3B

55 Eduarqui Fernandez 1B/OF

56 Weston Wilson UTIL

57 Braden Webb RHP

58 Andy Otero LHP

59 Israel Puello RHP

60 Pablo Abreu OF

61 Zack Brown RHP

62 Corey Ray OF

63 Angel Perdomo LHP

64 Jace Avina OF

65 Cam Robinson RHP

66 David Fry UTIL

67 Gregory Barrios SS

68 Harold Chirino RHP

69 Lun Zhao RHP

70 Brannon Jordan RHP

71 Brendan Murphy LHP

72 Jesus Lujano OF

73 Jesus Chirinos 1B

74 Ethan Murray SS

75 Daniel Castillo 2B

76 Patricio Aquino RHP

77 Miguel Segura RHP

78 Alexander Perez SS

 

40 OFP

79 Nick Belzer RHP

80 Noah Zavolas RHP

81 Fernando Olguin RHP

82 Wes Clarke C/1B

83 Noah Campbell 2B

84 Nick Kahle C

85 Reidy Mercado OF

86 Brandon Knarr LHP

87 Brandon Ramey RHP

88 Taylor Floyd RHP

89 Stiven Cruz RHP

90 Manuel Vargas OF

91 Juan Geraldo RHP

92 Jose Sibrian C

93 Michelle Vassalotti RHP

94 Michael Perdomo RHP

95 Tristan Peters OF

96 Branlyn Jaraba 3B

97 Alex Hall C

98 Kay-Lan Nicasia SS

99 Antonio Pinero SS

100 Leo Crawford LHP

101 Nick Bennett LHP

102 Zack Raabe 2B

103 JT Hintzen RHP

104 Gabe Holt 2B

105 TJ Shook RHP

106 Troy Stokes Jr OF

107 Yeison Coca SS

108 Jhoan Cruz RHP

109 Zach Vennaro RHP

110 Miguel Guerrero RHP

111 LG Castillo OF

112 Jesus Castillo RHP

113 Carlos Roa 2B/SS

114 Nash Walters RHP

115 Joey Matulovich RHP

 

35+ OFP

116 Ryne Moore RHP

117 Lucas Erceg 3B/LHP

118 Chad McClanahan 1B/3B

119 Andre Nnebe OF

120 Pablo Garabitos LHP

121 Peter Strzelecki RHP

122 Albreris Ferrer INF

123 Terence Doston OF

124 Kelvin Bender LHP

125 Edwin Jimenez RHP

126 Eduarh Colina OF

127 Freisis Adames RHP

128 Oscar Castaneda RHP

129 Jonathan Guzman SS

130 Jadher Areinamo SS/3B

131 Duncan Garcia OF

132 Christian Tripp RHP

133 Santiago Elizondo RHP

 

35 OFP

134 Thomas Jankins RHP

135 Domingo Mejia RHP

136 Matt Hardy RHP

137 Kent Hasler RHP

138 Alexander Vallecillo RHP

139 Rafael Camacho RHP

140 Jose Gonzalez OF

141 Luis Castillo OF

142 Ney Serrano SS

143 Leoni De La Cruz LHP

144 Caden Lemons RHP

145 Phili Silverio RHP

146 Quintin Torres Costa LHP

147 Fray Morelo RHP

148 Diego Larez OF

149 Edgardo Ordonez C

 

Players in the 35 through 40+ tiers can fluctuate pretty regularly. 40+ and 45 can fluctuate. It's much harder to break into the 45+ tier and higher.