Post by Nationals GM-rock30 on Nov 15, 2013 17:18:10 GMT -6
Cody Spangenberg | Indian River State | 2B (Padres)
Andrew Romine
Josh Spence
Trevor Bell
Stolmy Pimentel, RHP (prospect-BOS)
7) John Hellweg, RHP, Grade B-: Weird season in the Cal League, was horrible in relief (7.71 ERA, 33/31 K/BB in 26 innings), but suddenly figured out how to pitch as a starter (2.12 ERA, 80/28 K/BB in 64 innings, 5.00 GO/AO). Upper-90s fastball, slider, changeup, 6-9 height. Is the breakthrough sustainable? If it is, will be at least a B+ a year from now.
9) Nick Maronde, LHP, Grade B-: Third round pick from University of Florida in '11, relieved in college but being converted to starter. Good fastball/slider combo, working on changeup. Number three starter if all goes well.
10) Dan Tillman, RHP, Grade C+: Borderline B-. The best of several relief arms that will be ready within the next year or two. Low-to-mid-90s fastball, very good slider.
11) Kole Calhoun, OF-1B, Grade C+: Borderline B-. Not toolsy but continues to exceed expectations, battered Cal League pitching, steals bases despite average speed. Raise grade if he keeps hitting in Double-A.
12) Randal Grichuk, OF, Grade C+: Better tools than Calhoun and younger, but prone to injury and has serious issues with plate discipline. Could develop into an excellent slugger, but could also fizzle out in Double-A.
13) Fabio Martinez Mesa, RHP, Grade C+: Hard to rank due to health. Big "ifs" with bad shoulder and persistent command issues, but overpowering. My guess is that he ends up in bullpen eventually.
14) Jeremy Moore, OF, Grade C+: Has power, runs very well, steals bases, hits plenty of doubles, triples, and some homers, very good outfield glove despite mediocre arm. A broad range of tools and skills, but inability to control the strike zone keeps him from projecting as a regular. Could still be useful bench player, perhaps more if he shows some late-blooming plate discipline.
15) Ariel Pena, RHP, Grade C+: Hard-thrower, impressive fastball and slider, struck out 180 in 152 innings in Cal League but also walked 81. Could rank as high as 10th if you believe in his ability to develop changeup and improve command.
16) Matt Long, OF, Grade C+: Showed solid speed/power/patience combo in the California League, like Calhoun he plays above his tools and has exceeded expectations. Six months older than Calhoun and not as much pop in the bat, but could be very useful role player.
17) Cam Bedrosian, RHP, Grade C+: Can't rank higher until we see how Tommy John recovery goes.
18) Carlos Ramirez, C, Grade C: Short, stocky catcher hit great in the California League. Former Arizona State star has a very good glove, will take a walk, has some gap power, but probably won't hit enough to be a regular.
19) Trevor Reckling, LHP, Grade C: Former top prospect has seen his stock drop due to loss of velocity, command problems, and a sore elbow. Still young at 22 and it is too soon to give up on him, but he might need a change of scenery.
20) David Carpenter, RHP, Grade C: Posted 0.57 ERA in 48 innings between High-A and Double-A, 52/14 K/BB, 35 hits, 2.10 GO/AO, 16 saves. Stuff doesn't match the stats, but he gets his sinker into the low-90s and could be a solid middle reliever.
OTHERS: Alexi Amarista, INF; Abel Baker, C; Chevy Clarke, OF; Mike Clevinger, RHP; Steve Geltz, RHP; Frazier Hall, 1B; Ryan Mount, 2B; Nick Mutz, RHP; Darwin Perez, SS; Donn Roach, RHP; Andrew Romine, SS; Max Russell, LHP; Chris Scholl, RHP; A.J. Schugel, RHP; Matt Shoemaker, RHP; Daniel Vargas-Vila, RHP; Travis Witherspoon, OF, Austin Wood, RHP.
P Tim Alderson (prospect - SF)
OF Robbie Grossman (prospect - PIT)
3B Juan Francisco (prospect)
OF Thomas Neal (prospect)
SS Brandon Crawford (prospect)
P Kevin Pucetas (prospect)
OF Roger Kieschnick (prospect)
P Billy Sadler (prospect)
P Ryan Sadowksi (prospect)
P Steve Edlefsen (prospect)
Corban Joseph 2B (Yankees prospect)
Andrew Romine
Josh Spence
Trevor Bell
Stolmy Pimentel, RHP (prospect-BOS)
7) John Hellweg, RHP, Grade B-: Weird season in the Cal League, was horrible in relief (7.71 ERA, 33/31 K/BB in 26 innings), but suddenly figured out how to pitch as a starter (2.12 ERA, 80/28 K/BB in 64 innings, 5.00 GO/AO). Upper-90s fastball, slider, changeup, 6-9 height. Is the breakthrough sustainable? If it is, will be at least a B+ a year from now.
9) Nick Maronde, LHP, Grade B-: Third round pick from University of Florida in '11, relieved in college but being converted to starter. Good fastball/slider combo, working on changeup. Number three starter if all goes well.
10) Dan Tillman, RHP, Grade C+: Borderline B-. The best of several relief arms that will be ready within the next year or two. Low-to-mid-90s fastball, very good slider.
11) Kole Calhoun, OF-1B, Grade C+: Borderline B-. Not toolsy but continues to exceed expectations, battered Cal League pitching, steals bases despite average speed. Raise grade if he keeps hitting in Double-A.
12) Randal Grichuk, OF, Grade C+: Better tools than Calhoun and younger, but prone to injury and has serious issues with plate discipline. Could develop into an excellent slugger, but could also fizzle out in Double-A.
13) Fabio Martinez Mesa, RHP, Grade C+: Hard to rank due to health. Big "ifs" with bad shoulder and persistent command issues, but overpowering. My guess is that he ends up in bullpen eventually.
14) Jeremy Moore, OF, Grade C+: Has power, runs very well, steals bases, hits plenty of doubles, triples, and some homers, very good outfield glove despite mediocre arm. A broad range of tools and skills, but inability to control the strike zone keeps him from projecting as a regular. Could still be useful bench player, perhaps more if he shows some late-blooming plate discipline.
15) Ariel Pena, RHP, Grade C+: Hard-thrower, impressive fastball and slider, struck out 180 in 152 innings in Cal League but also walked 81. Could rank as high as 10th if you believe in his ability to develop changeup and improve command.
16) Matt Long, OF, Grade C+: Showed solid speed/power/patience combo in the California League, like Calhoun he plays above his tools and has exceeded expectations. Six months older than Calhoun and not as much pop in the bat, but could be very useful role player.
17) Cam Bedrosian, RHP, Grade C+: Can't rank higher until we see how Tommy John recovery goes.
18) Carlos Ramirez, C, Grade C: Short, stocky catcher hit great in the California League. Former Arizona State star has a very good glove, will take a walk, has some gap power, but probably won't hit enough to be a regular.
19) Trevor Reckling, LHP, Grade C: Former top prospect has seen his stock drop due to loss of velocity, command problems, and a sore elbow. Still young at 22 and it is too soon to give up on him, but he might need a change of scenery.
20) David Carpenter, RHP, Grade C: Posted 0.57 ERA in 48 innings between High-A and Double-A, 52/14 K/BB, 35 hits, 2.10 GO/AO, 16 saves. Stuff doesn't match the stats, but he gets his sinker into the low-90s and could be a solid middle reliever.
OTHERS: Alexi Amarista, INF; Abel Baker, C; Chevy Clarke, OF; Mike Clevinger, RHP; Steve Geltz, RHP; Frazier Hall, 1B; Ryan Mount, 2B; Nick Mutz, RHP; Darwin Perez, SS; Donn Roach, RHP; Andrew Romine, SS; Max Russell, LHP; Chris Scholl, RHP; A.J. Schugel, RHP; Matt Shoemaker, RHP; Daniel Vargas-Vila, RHP; Travis Witherspoon, OF, Austin Wood, RHP.
P Tim Alderson (prospect - SF)
OF Robbie Grossman (prospect - PIT)
3B Juan Francisco (prospect)
OF Thomas Neal (prospect)
SS Brandon Crawford (prospect)
P Kevin Pucetas (prospect)
OF Roger Kieschnick (prospect)
P Billy Sadler (prospect)
P Ryan Sadowksi (prospect)
P Steve Edlefsen (prospect)
Corban Joseph 2B (Yankees prospect)