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Post by Grant on Feb 9, 2010 3:53:40 GMT -5
Please post pictures of players that might help roster makers to create faces, batting stances and pitch deliveries. Make sure that you label each picture with the players name, organization and level of baseball.
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Post by maxximilllion on Feb 17, 2010 17:35:37 GMT -5
 Pedro Alvarez (AA) Altoona Curve Pos: 3B Born: 02/06/1987 Birthplace: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic College: Vanderbilt Height: 6' 3" Weight: 235 Bats: L Throws: R 2008 1st round pick (2nd overall) 2009 MLB Top Prospect #12 (Pit #1)   Alvarez is a polished and poised hitter and should hit for average in the big leagues. He's got power now and should have at least average power in the future. He's got below-average speed and base running is not really a key part of his game. He's got an average arm at third, should be OK to stay at the hot corner but if needed, he'd probably make a pretty good first baseman with average range. |
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Post by maxximilllion on Feb 17, 2010 17:43:20 GMT -5
 Jose Tabata - (AAA) Indianapolis Indians Pos: RF (CF) Born: 08/12/1988 Birthplace: Anzoategui, Venezuela Height: 5' 11" Weight: 210 Bats: R Throws: R 2009 MLB Top Prospect #75 (Pit #3)   A five-tool player and he has as much upside as any prospect in the Pirates system. He made his U.S. debut this year in the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League, where he hit .314/.382/.417 with thee homers, 25 RBIs and a league-best 22 steals in 44 games. He's solidly built at 5-foot-11 and 210 pounds and will have more power as he gets stronger and more experienced. He drew more walks (15) than strikeouts (14), and while we shouldn't infer too much about his plate discipline when he's facing such raw pitching, that's definitely a positive sign. He has plus speed and the tools to play center field. |
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Post by maxximilllion on Feb 18, 2010 7:22:30 GMT -5
 Brad Lincoln - (AAA) Indianapolis Indians Pos: SP Born: 05/25/1985 Birthplace: Lake Jackson, TX College: Houston Height: 6' 4" Weight: 220 Bats: L Throws: R 2006 First round draft pick (4th overall) 2009 Top Prospect (Pit #4)   Brad Lincoln was the Pirates top overall pick in the 2006 draft. He had a good start to his new career until the injuries started mounting up. First he was hit with an oblique injury which was followed up by a Tommy John surgery causing him to miss all of the 2008 season. He has a good moving fastball which sits in the mid-90’s as well as a hard breaking curveball that's able to miss bats. He has good command of his top two pitches, but struggles to find the plate with his changeup. |
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Post by maxximilllion on Feb 18, 2010 7:39:02 GMT -5
 Jeff Clement - (AAA) Indianapolis Indians Pos: C (1B) Born: 08/21/1983 Birthplace: Marshalltown, IA College: Southern California Height: 6' 1" Weight: 225 Bats: L Throws: R 2005 First rounnd pick (Sea #3 overall) 2006 MLB Top Prospect #33 (Sea #1)    He is a power hitting catcher that plays solid defense and calls a good game. He has a short, compact stroke that bodes well for his very strong upper body. He projects as a .300 hitter with 30 HR easily but has struggled to find his stroke from time to time but the power remains. He's got the potential to be one of the better slugging catchers in baseball and has the defensive potential to play just as well at firstbase, where he will spit time. |
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Post by maxximilllion on Feb 19, 2010 6:53:57 GMT -5
 Daniel McCutchen - (AAA) Indianapolis Indians (6 games MLB) Pos: SP Born: 09/26/1982 Birthplace: McKinney, TX College: Oklahoma Height: 6' 2" Weight: 215 Bats: R Throws: R 2009 Top Prospect (Pit #9)   4-Seam Fastball: 91-93 mph (top at 94), locates well. 2-Seam Fastball: 89-91 mph, unspectacular movement. Curveball: Best pitch, low 80s with power. Splitter: Late tail and sink. |
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Post by maxximilllion on Feb 19, 2010 7:06:40 GMT -5
 Neil Walker - (AAA) Indianapolis Indians (17 games MLB) Pos: 3B (C) Born: 09/10/1985 Birthplace: Pittsburgh, PA Height: 6' 3" Weight: 210 Bats: S Throws: R 2004 First round pick (11th overall) 2009 Top Prospect (Pit #6)    Walker has fantastic athletic ability as well as his soft, quick hands and defensive prowess. The big fear is whether or not his bat would carry over to the hot corner and so far it has. Walker has a strong frame with muscular arms and legs which give him fabulous power potential as line drives jump off his bat. He will get the majority of his starts at third, but still can fill in behind the plate. |
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