|
|
Post by Grant on Feb 9, 2010 13:28:01 GMT -5
Please post only scouting reports from reputable sources. We are not looking for the "I was at the game once and that dude was awesome" variety.  Also, please indicate the players position and what level he is (A, AA, AAA). |
|
|
|
Post by Grant on Feb 21, 2010 14:55:57 GMT -5
1) Mike Stanton, OF, Grade A-: The strikeouts are worrisome, yes, but he's only 20 years old and hit 16 homers in half-a-season of Double-A ball. Upside: 40-homer production for years. Downside: he loses the strike zone and ends up like Jeff Francoeur.
2) Logan Morrison, 1B, Grade B+. I still love this guy. Tremendous improvement with his strike zone judgment stands out, and power slippage is likely attributable to hand injury.
3) Matt Dominguez, 3B, Grade B. Defensive raves continue, but the bat didn't look as good in the more difficult Florida State League. Will struggle if rushed, they need to give him 900 at-bats in the upper minors.
4) Chad James, LHP, Grade B: Has B+/A- potential but would like to see some professional data first.
5) Ryan Tucker, RHP, Grade B: Gets an injury mulligan and the same grade as last year. I love his stuff, still worry about command. Downgrade to B- considered, but at least it was a knee injury and not an elbow or shoulder.
6) Gaby Sanchez, 1B, Grade C+: Age 26 limits his upside, but should be a solid hitter to hold down first base until Morrison is ready.
7) Scott Cousins, OF, Grade C+: Tools are underrated, does a lot of things well, plate discipline is sketchy however. Could be perfect fourth outfielder.
8) Bryan Petersen, OF, Grade C+: Similar to Cousins, not as athletic but with better plate discipline.
9) Kyle Skipworth, C, Grade C+: Borderline C. VERY difficult to grade. His performance has been horrible, but he was so good in high school and at age 20 it is too soon to give up on him. However, one more season like this one and people will be heading to the exits.
10) Jake Smolinski, 3B-2B, Grade C+. This bat has considerable potential, however he is apparently injury-prone and still looking for a position.
11) Jhan Marinez, RHP, Grade C: borderline C+. Excellent arm, could dominate in the pen if command comes around.
12) Issac Galloway, OF, Grade C: Great tools, no performance yet.
13) Brad Hand, LHP, Grade C: Pitched better in second half, may need more time as a cold-weather high school guy.
14) Garrett Parcell, RHP, Grade C: Could contribute in the bullpen quite soon if he proves durability.
15) Chris Leroux, RHP, Grade C: Another possible middle relief arm.
16) Steve Cishek, RHP, Grade C: Like Parcell and Leroux, he can help in the pen.
17) Arquimedes Caminero, RHP, Grade C: Powerful Dominican bullpen arm hit 98 in the New York-Penn League but has control issues.
18) Ramon Benjamin, LHP: Another NY-P pitcher with plus stuff but command issues.
19) Marcell Ozuna, OF, Grade C: Big numbers in the Gulf Coast League from a potential power hitter, but need more data from higher levels.
20) Tom Koehler, RHP, Grade C: Looks like a potential inning-eater type.
|
|
