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Post by Grant on Feb 9, 2010 3:56:56 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 ak37 (TNKNGM) on Feb 21, 2010 7:16:01 GMT -5
 Josh Bell, 3B – The best bat in the system, Bell combines above-average power with a good eye at the plate. He still needs to work on his right-handed swing and may eventually hit left-handed full time. Bell works himself into hitter’s counts and has become a very good contact hitter. Combining his plus arm with average range, he is now an above-average defender at third Born 1/8/1985 (25 years old) 3B, BAL |
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Post by ak37 (TNKNGM) on Feb 21, 2010 7:17:39 GMT -5
 Brian Matusz, LHP - I believe Matusz is the second best pitching prospect in baseball, behind Stephen Strasburg. Matusz features four above-average pitches in his fastball, changeup, curveball and slider. The changeup is considered to be a plus-plus pitch. Matusz also features elite command/control and paired with his unique repertoire of pitches, Matusz looks like a future ace to me. Born 2/11/1987 (23 years old) LHP, BAL |
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Post by ak37 (TNKNGM) on Feb 21, 2010 7:19:42 GMT -5
Jake Arrieta Born 3/6/1986 (23 years old) RHP, BAL  Jake Arrieta, RHP – Arrieta’s stats from Norfolk show he struggled while pitching there, but don’t let his numbers fool you. When Arrieta got promoted to Norfolk he ditched his curveball and focused mainly on his changeup which inflated his numbers. Arrieta features a mid 90’s fastball and a slider that flashes plus. Arrieta’s control is what’s holding me back from considering him a frontline starter |
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Post by ak37 (TNKNGM) on Feb 21, 2010 7:22:05 GMT -5
Zach Britton Born 12/22/1987 (22 years old) LHP, BAL  Zach Britton, LHP – Britton works a very good slider/sinker combo. His slider is his out pitch while his superb groundball rate is the result of his sinker. Britton’s changeup is still a work in progress and he really needs it to become his true third pitch. If Britton can duplicate his 2009 season at Bowie, he should place himself into conversations about baseball’s elite pitching prospects |
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Post by ak37 (TNKNGM) on Feb 21, 2010 7:24:05 GMT -5
Brandon Snyder Born 11/23/1986 (23 years old) 1B, BAL  Brandon Snyder, 1B – A catcher turned first baseman, Snyder has worked hard and is now an above-average defender. Snyder is a patient hitter and uses the whole field at the plate. Snyder is not your typical first baseman, as he only projects to hit around 15 home runs at the big league level. If not for his struggles at Norfolk in 2009, I believe Snyder would be attracting a lot more attention right now |
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Post by ak37 (TNKNGM) on Feb 21, 2010 7:27:52 GMT -5
Brandon Erbe Born 12/25/1987 (22 years old) RHP, BAL  Brandon Erbe, RHP – If Erbe can stay healthy he has the potential to be a #2 starter in the bigs. Erbe’s fastball/slider would play against big league hitters right now out of the bullpen. Erbe will needs a true third pitch to stick as a starter, so refining his changeup will be a big part of whether he is a starter or reliever. |
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Post by ak37 (TNKNGM) on Feb 21, 2010 7:29:37 GMT -5
Matt Hobgood Born 8/3/1990 (19 years old) LHP, BAL  Matt Hobgood, RHP – Just 19 years old, Hobgood features a mid 90’s fastball and a plus curveball. What’s impressive about Hobgood is that even though he didn’t have his best stuff in 2009 with Bluefield, he still had a decent season and an impressive ground ball rate. Hobgood has the potential to be a #2 starter and will look to establish himself as one of the Orioles’ top three pitching prospects. |
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Post by ak37 (TNKNGM) on Feb 21, 2010 7:31:20 GMT -5
Kam Mickolio Born 5/10/1984 (25 years old) RHP, BAL  Kam Mickolio, RHP – With an impressive showing with the Orioles in 2009, Mickolio will try to establish himself as a key member of the Orioles’ bullpen. Mickolio features a high 90’s fastball and a slider that can be above-average at times. Mickolio was shut down at the end of the last two seasons and needs to prove he can stay healthy for a whole season |
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Post by ak37 (TNKNGM) on Feb 21, 2010 7:33:43 GMT -5
Troy Patton Born 9/3/1985 (24 years old) LHP, BAL  Troy Patton, LHP – I like to compare Patton to Brian Matusz because both of them flat out know how to pitch. Patton heavily relies on command of his low 90’s fastball but doesn’t have the stuff to blow hitters away. Patton has struggled to stay healthy in the past but was healthy for most of 2010. I still like Patton as a back-end starter |
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Post by ak37 (TNKNGM) on Feb 21, 2010 7:35:02 GMT -5
Xavier Avery Born 1/1/1990 (20 years old) CF, BAL  Xavier Avery, OF – Avery is the best athlete in the Orioles’ system, his speed is a plus-plus tool. He has not showed much power yet, but could hit for average power in the future. Avery held his own with Delmarva at only 19 years old. With another year under his belt, Avery should be ready for Frederick in 2010. |
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Post by ak37 (TNKNGM) on Feb 21, 2010 7:43:02 GMT -5
Billy Rowell Born 9/10/1988 (21 years old) 3B, BAL  Billy Rowell, OF – Rowell has been a huge disappointment since the Orioles drafted him in the first round in 2006. Rowell still has plenty of raw power but he displays it in batting practice, not in games. Rowell has plus arm strength and has moved to right field after playing third base since the beginning of his career. Hopefully, Rowell can turn things around in 2010 and not have to live with the title of “bust”. |
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Post by ak37 (TNKNGM) on Feb 21, 2010 7:45:53 GMT -5
Brandon Waring Born: 01/02/1986 Birthplace: Columbia, SC College: Wofford Col Height: 6' 4" Weight: 195 Bats: R Throws: R  6. Brandon Waring, 1B/3B – Waring has more power than anyone else in the Orioles’ system. Waring’s swing can get long at times leading to tons of strikeouts. Waring doesn’t have a true defensive position and could end up as a DH. Don’t let his average at Frederick fool you, he’s not a great contact hitter. |
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Post by ak37 (TNKNGM) on Feb 21, 2010 7:47:37 GMT -5
Caleb Joseph Born: 06/18/1986 Birthplace: Franklin, TN College: Lipscomb Height: 6' 3" Weight: 180 Bats: R Throws: R  Caleb Joseph, C – Joseph’s impressive season at Frederick came winding down at the end of the year due to fatigue. Joseph is extremely athletic for a catcher, but is still improving his game calling and footwork behind the plate. Joseph makes solid contact at the plate and has some pop as well (12 HR in 09). |
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Post by ak37 (TNKNGM) on Feb 21, 2010 7:49:48 GMT -5
Luis Alberto Lebron Born: 03/15/1985 Birthplace: El Seybo, Dominican Republic Height: 6' 1" Weight: 170 Bats: R Throws: R  Luis Lebron, RHP – Lebron received a lot of attention last year when he held opponents to a .137 batting average and struck out 91 batters in 60 innings. Lebron’s slider is an above-average pitch and his fastball sits in the mid 90’s. Lebron still struggles with control (33BB in 60 IP) but if he throws enough strikes he could be a future closer. |
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