Last year we had guys really breakout years and emerge onto the prospect scene. Notables that come to mind are Rich Poythress, Kyle Seager, and Nick Franklin. Guys like this, emerge every year and these are the guys that I think will put up great numbers this year. These guys are all in low levels and don’t figure to be in the majors this year. I’m not saying these guys are top prospects but I think they will put up great numbers this year in the minors. Let me know if you have any questions, want a scouting report, or if you think there are guys I missed.
15. Tyler Blandford: 22 years old, RHP. Drafted in the 5th round, 2009. 6’3”, 220lb. Throws hard but needs to work on command.
14. Anthony Fernandez: 20 years old, LHP. 6’4” 180lb. Very good command. Lacks velocity and needs to build stamina and maintain stuff later into games.
13. Kevin Rivers: 22 years old, Corner outfielder. 6’2” 210lb. Bats left, throws right. Good eye and a patient hitter. Polished all around but doesn’t have a high ceiling.
12. Dylan Unsworth: 18 years old, RHP. Signed out of South Africa
11. Seon Gi Kim: 19 years old, RHP. 6’2” 185lb. Has showed good strikeout numbers. Good pitching mechanics with a projectable frame. Has the potential to develop good breaking stuff.
10. Brian Moran: 22 years old, LHP. Drafted in the 7th round of 2009. 6’3” 185lb. Pitches out of the pen and dominated left handed batters. Has yet to allow a professional homerun in nearly 100 innings. Good strikeout and walk numbers. Plus movement and very trick arm slot. Not too much velocity: upper 80’s
9 Jabari Blash: 21 years old, bats and throws right handed. Plays right field. Drafted in the 8th round of 2010. 6’5” 220lb. A rare 5 tool talent with great potential across the boards. Still very raw and is far from the bigs.
8 Brandol Perez: 17 years old, LHP. 6’4” 175lb. Dominated batters in the Dominican Summer league. Solid curveball that is developing. Great maturity for his age. Frame is very projectable. Little velocity for now.
7. Edlando Seco: 22 years old, RHP. 6’2” 175lb. Strikes out lots of batters. Great slider with nasty movement. Poor command but it has been improving.
6. Vincent Catricala: 22 years old, bats and throw right. 6’2 220lb. Drafted in the 10th riound of 2009. Plays third base and first. Has hit for a solid average and decent power. Should put up very good numbers in California
5. Mickey Wiswall: 22 years old bats left, throws right. 6’1” 210lb. Drafted in the 7th round of 2010. Plays first base. Very strong pure power hitter. Still raw but has great strength. Consistent swing. Poor defense and speed.
4. Erasmo Ramirez: 20 years old, RHP. 5’11” 180lb. Very good control. BA says he has best control in M’s system. Posted very good stats through career. Strikes out a solid amount of batters. Deceptive release of the ball. Needs to improve velocity.
3. Forrest Snow: 22 years old, RHP, Washington Native. Drafted in the 36th round of the 2010 draft. 6’6” 195lb. He has posted great numbers thus far. Struck out lots of batters. Fastball in mid to uppers 80’s with some tail. Decent curveball.
2. Ji-Man Choi: 19 years old, bats left and throws right. 6’1” 195lb. Plays catcher and first base. Has posted very good stats thus far. Good contact and athleticism. More power if projected to develop over time. Would have more value as a catcher.
1. James Jones: 22 years old, bats and throws left. Drafted by the Mariners in the 4th round of 2009. 6’4” 195lb. Plays right field but was figured by most MLB teams to be drafted by a pitcher. Has great tools and potential. He has great power, speed, range and an outstanding arm in the outfield. Solid contact and a great approach at the plate. He is still raw thought but I figure he will start the year at High A where we could really see him take off in that hitter friendly park. He could be a bust but I really like his potential.
Honorable Mentions: Kevin Mailoux, Kalian Sams, Ivan Ramirez, Terry Serrano, Evan Sharpley, Ramon Morala, Mario Martinez, Timothy Boyce, James Gilheeney, Brandon Maurer
Good list. Some interesting names and a few that are on watch list too.
ReplyDeleteSomething to note is that Forrest Snow was actually touching the mid-90s after the draft. He could be one that the Mariners push through the organization rather quickly. The organization has been really high on his talent for a few years.
Wouldn't be surprised if he started in High-A and finished in AAA. Him and Stephen Pryor are both on the fast track.