Post by AstrosGM on Jan 30, 2016 14:39:27 GMT -6
2016 FYPD
Ian Anderson | LHP | Shenendeowa HS (ATL)
Eric Lauer | LHP | Kent State (SD)
Andrew Yerzy | C | York Mills Collegiate Institute (ARI)
2016 DD
Logan Hill | OF | PIT
Javier Baez - SS - CHC
Grade A: Otherworldy bat speed and an aggressive approach plus the tools to (maybe) stay at shortstop if he can get the errors down. If not, he’d slot great at third base. There’s some risk here due to contact but I think he can be a Giancarlo Stanton-type hitter. The commonly-used Gary Sheffield comp works in terms of bat speed, but Sheffield had a much more refined approach and I don’t think Baez will hit for a Sheffield-like average. That doesn’t mean he can’t be a star.
Hunter Renfroe - OF - SD
Jesse Biddle - SP - PHI
Grade B+: Class of the (Philly) system. Local kid, good fastball, very good secondary pitches, no serious command problems, no durability issues yet. Good bet to be a mid-rotation starter, if not more.
Vincent Velasquez - P - HOU
Grade B: A holdover prospect from the Ed Wade administration and a good one, stayed healthy and showed sharp command of 90-95 MPH heater and very good changeup in A-ball. Breaking stuff still needs work but he’s made a lot of progress. Potential number three starter if that continues.
Nick Tropeano - P - HOU
Grade B-: "Tropeano" sounds like some sort of fighter jet designed by a NATO European industrial consortium. "The new Tropeano will replace the Panavia Tornado in RAF service in 2019" or something like that. This Tropeano is a workmanlike inning-eating strike thrower who adapted reasonably well to Double-A and seems very Cardinaly to me.
Nick Travieso, RHP, - CIN
Grade B-: First round pick is somewhat raw and will need development time, but potential to be number two starter is there, or a power closer if his changeup doesn't come along.
Eduardo Rodriguez - LHP - BAL
Grade B: Velocity seems to rise a notch each year and he finished very strong in Double-A. He doesn’t turn 21 until April and I think he needs another year in the high minors, but he could become a mid-rotation starter.
Domingo Santana - OF - HOU
Grade B: Another Ed Wade acquisition who has progressed, Santana has flaws with an aggressive approach but is still just 21 years old and knocked 25 homers in Double-A. Won’t hit for a high average, but raw power is possibly huge and he is young enough to develop his pure hitting skills further. Great arm too. High risk guy but I am growing to like him more.
Michael Feliz, RHP,
Grade B: Dominated New York-Penn League with mid-90s fastball, slider, changeup, and better than expected command. Aggressive grade for a short-season pitcher but I like him too and see number three potential. He’s not far off from McCullers and Folty.
Ronald Guzman - 1B/OF - TEX
Grade B-: Another bonus baby, also held his own in AZL. A tick behind Mazara on this chart since he has less defensive value, hasn't fully tapped his power yet, and is six months older. Like Mazara, he could vault forward in '13.
Tanner Rahier, 3B - CIN
Grade C+: Very tough to rank. California prep star draws praise for his polish, hitting ability, arm strength and fielding, but he hit just .192/.266/.311 in rookie ball and struggled defensively. This was pretty much the opposite of all the scouting reports so I don't know what to make of it. He did control the strike zone reasonably well and he hustles.
Aaron West - P - HOU
Grade C+: One of the steals of the 2012 draft, showed outstanding command of very good stuff in the New York-Penn League. Could wind up as mid-rotation starter or power relief arm.
Rob Zastryzny, LHP, Grade C+: Second round pick from the University of Missouri in 2013, performed well in 24 pro innings. Fastball varies between 87 and 95 MPH, secondary pitches have promise.
Brady Rodgers - P - HOU
Grade C+: Gets more press than West and had higher profile in college at Arizona State. Stuff isn't as good but he knows how to pitch, could come quickly as inning-eater.
Max Stassi - C - HOU
Grade B-: "Max Stassi" sounds like an East German import technopop band from the late 1980s. Instead he is a strong defensive catcher with a power bat, a low walk rate, and a propensity for freak injuries. Which does sound rather Warsaw Pact if you ask me.
Ariel Ovando - OF - HOU
Grade C+: More effective in return engagement in Appy League at age 18/19, hitting .287/.350/.444 and giving hope that $2,600,000 investment was not wasted. Still raw with strike zone but is tapping into his power now. High ceiling, high risk.
Telvin Nash - 1B - HOU
(from 2012) Grade C+: Enormous raw power, but fanned 105 times in 281 at-bat in Low-A and GCL rehab assignment. Little defensive value. Cecil Fielder-like upside if he can make enough contact but that is a big IF.
Adrian Houser - P - HOU
Grade C+: Power arm with good sinker flashed plus stuff in Appalachian League. Mid-rotation upside but will need time to refine command.
Teoscar Hernandez - OF - HOU
Grade C+: Domingo Santana pitched in a lower key. Lots of tools here, has less raw power than Santana but a bit more speed, similar problems with contact.
Chia-Jen Lo - P - HOU
The 26 year-old finally made it back in mid-2012 and put up impressive numbers between the GCL and Cal League, then followed it up with a solid Arizona Fall League campaign. Next stop is big league camp, where he'll have a chance to win a bullpen job.
Kevin Matthews - LHP - TEX
Grade C+: 4.79 ERA with 39/41 K/BB in 41 innings for Hickory, 38 hits. Somehow he's kept his ERA below 5.00 despite walking a hitter per inning, but that either the ERA will rise or the walks will come down eventually.
Digging Deeper:
Leonardo Heras - OF - HOU
Henry Ramos - OF - BOS
Tyler Heineman - C - HOU
Jack Armstrong Jr. - P - HOU
Jose Cisnero - P - HOU
Daniel Minor - P - HOU
Brian Holmes - P - HOU
Jay Austin - OF - HOU
Brett Phillips - OF - HOU
Preston Tucker - OF - HOU
JB Shuck - OF - HOU
Cody Reed - P - KC
Jordan Paroubek - OF - SD
Kent Emanuel - LHP - HOU
Conrad Gregor - 1B - HOU
Tony Kemp - 2B - HOU
Austin Nicely - P - HOU
Randall Fant - LHP - HOU
Pitchers:
Amaury Rivas MIL P
Josh Butler MIL P
Nathan Kirby LHP Mlw.
Tyler Jay LHP Minn.
Wynn Pelzer BAL P
Arnold Leon OAK P
Bobby Doran HOU P
Brad Dydalewicz HOU P
Brett Hunter OAK P
Carlos Quevedo HOU P
Chia-Jen-Lo HOU P
Daniel Thomas OAK P
David Berner HOU P
Douglas Arguello HOU P
Edwin Walker HOU P
Evan Englebrook HOU P
Jailen Peguero HOU P
James Robinson HOU P
Jorge De Leon HOU P
Jose Cisenro HOU P
Leandro Cespedes HOU P
Michael Ness HOU P
Pat Urckfitz HOU P
Polin Trinidad CHC P
Rodney Quintero HOU P
Ruben Alaniz HOU P
Sergio Perez HOU P
Tanner Bushue HOU P
Tommy Shirley HOU P
Vincent Velasquez HOU P
Brian Holmes HOU LHP
Erick Gonzalez HOU RHP
Aaron West HOU RHP
Kenny Long HOU LHP
Travis Ballew HOU RHP
Christian Garcia HOU RHP
John Neely HOU RHP
Mike Hauschild HOU RHP
Jordan Jankowski HOU RHP
Michael Dimock HOU RHP
Daniel Minor HOU RHP
Michael Feliz HOU RHP
Nick Travieso CIN RHP
Brady Rodgers HOU RHP
Nick Tropeano HOU RHP
Jake Buchanan HOU RHP
Rob Zastryzny CHC LHP
Cody Reed KC LHP
Kent Emanuel HOU LHP
Austin Nicely HOU LHP
Kyle Westwood HOU RHP
Chris Cotton HOU LHP
Sebastian Kessay HOU LHP
Albert Minnis HOU LHP
William Chrismon HOU RHP
Patrick Christensen HOU RHP
Jordan Mills HOU LHP
Randall Fant HOU LHP
Zach Morton HOU RHP
Jorge Perez HOU RHP
J.D. Osborne HOU LHP
Juan Santos HOU RHP
Tyler Brunneman HOU RHP
Troy Scribner HOU P
Ryan Connolly HOU RHP
Kevin Ferguson HOU LHP
Chris Munnelly HOU RHP
Casey Sadler PIT P
Justus Sheffield LHP
Jake Stinnett RHP
Daniel Gossett RHP
Daniel Mengden RHP
Brock Dykxhoorn RHP
Derick Velazquez RHP
Bryan Radziewski LHP
Jeffrey Gause RHP
Dean Deetz RHP
Ben Smith LHP
Ryan Thompson RHP
Vince Wheeland RHP
Zach Davis LHP
Brandon McNitt RHP
Aaron Greenwood RHP
Robert Kahana RHP
Joshua James RHP
Keegan Yuhl RHP
Justin Ferrell RHP
Eric Peterson RHP
Justin Hancock SD P
First Base:
Koby Clemens HOU 1B
Kody Hinze HOU 1B
Telvin Nash HOU 1B/OF
Michael Martinez HOU 1B
Conrad Gregor HOU 1B
Chase McDonald HOU 1B
Bryan Muniz 1B
Dexture McCall 1B
Second Base:
Albert Cartwright HOU 2B
Andrew Simunic HOU 2B
Austin Elkins HOU 2B
Tony Kemp HOU 2B
Nick Tanielu 2B
Mott Hyde 2B
Alex Hernandez 2B
Short Stop:
Javier Baez CHN SS
Jorge Bishop PIT SS
Tim Torres FL SS/2B
Joe Sclafani HOU SS
Ryan Dineen HOU SS
Nino Leyja OAK SS
Thomas Lindauer HOU SS
Michael Chavis SS
Antonio Nunez SS
Third Base:
Tanner Rahier CIN SS/3B
Kody Kirkland HOU 3B
Mike Kvasnicka HOU 3B
Zach Lutz NYM 3B
Angel Ibanez HOU 3B
Adam Nelubowich HOU 3B
Tyler White HOU 3B
Connor Goedert 3B
Catcher:
Max Stassi HOU C
Federico Hernandez HOU C
Justin O'Conner TB C
Roberto Pena HOU C
Ben Heath HOU C/OF
Ricky Gingras HOU C
M.P. Cokinos HOU C
Tyler Heineman HOU C
Jacob Nottingham HOU C
Brian Holberton HOU C
Jake Rodriguez HOU C
Brett Booth HOU C
Brett Clements HOU C
Jamie Ritchie C
Ruben Castro C
Trent Woodward C
Richard Gonzalez C
Infield:
Jack Mayfield HOU INF
Parker Hipp HOU INF
Outfield:
Ronald Guzman TEX OF
Ariel Ovando HOU OF
Brandon Barnes HOU OF
Leonardo Heras HOU OF
Brian Pellegrini HOU OF
Collin DeLome HOU OF
Daniel Adamson HOU OF
David Flores HOU OF
Ezequiel Carrera SEA OF
Grant Hogue HOU OF
J.B. Shuck HOU OF
Jacob Goebbert HOU OF
Jay Austin HOU OF
Jon Gaston HOU OF
Quincy Latimore PIT OF
TJ Steele HOU OF
Brett Phillips HOU OF
Preston Tucker HOU OF
Terrell Joyce HOU OF
Marc Wik HOU OF
Rashun Dixon OAK OF
Hunter Renfroe SD OF
Jordan Paroubeck SD OF
James Ramsay HOU CF
Jason Martin HOU CF
Jon Kemmer HOU LF
Ronnie Mitchell HOU CF
Tanner Mathis HOU OF
Bobby Boyd CF
Ryan Bottger LF
Ramon Laureano LF
Sean McMullen OF
Edwin Medina OF
Ian Anderson | LHP | Shenendeowa HS (ATL)
Eric Lauer | LHP | Kent State (SD)
Andrew Yerzy | C | York Mills Collegiate Institute (ARI)
2016 DD
Logan Hill | OF | PIT
Javier Baez - SS - CHC
Grade A: Otherworldy bat speed and an aggressive approach plus the tools to (maybe) stay at shortstop if he can get the errors down. If not, he’d slot great at third base. There’s some risk here due to contact but I think he can be a Giancarlo Stanton-type hitter. The commonly-used Gary Sheffield comp works in terms of bat speed, but Sheffield had a much more refined approach and I don’t think Baez will hit for a Sheffield-like average. That doesn’t mean he can’t be a star.
Hunter Renfroe - OF - SD
Jesse Biddle - SP - PHI
Grade B+: Class of the (Philly) system. Local kid, good fastball, very good secondary pitches, no serious command problems, no durability issues yet. Good bet to be a mid-rotation starter, if not more.
Vincent Velasquez - P - HOU
Grade B: A holdover prospect from the Ed Wade administration and a good one, stayed healthy and showed sharp command of 90-95 MPH heater and very good changeup in A-ball. Breaking stuff still needs work but he’s made a lot of progress. Potential number three starter if that continues.
Nick Tropeano - P - HOU
Grade B-: "Tropeano" sounds like some sort of fighter jet designed by a NATO European industrial consortium. "The new Tropeano will replace the Panavia Tornado in RAF service in 2019" or something like that. This Tropeano is a workmanlike inning-eating strike thrower who adapted reasonably well to Double-A and seems very Cardinaly to me.
Nick Travieso, RHP, - CIN
Grade B-: First round pick is somewhat raw and will need development time, but potential to be number two starter is there, or a power closer if his changeup doesn't come along.
Eduardo Rodriguez - LHP - BAL
Grade B: Velocity seems to rise a notch each year and he finished very strong in Double-A. He doesn’t turn 21 until April and I think he needs another year in the high minors, but he could become a mid-rotation starter.
Domingo Santana - OF - HOU
Grade B: Another Ed Wade acquisition who has progressed, Santana has flaws with an aggressive approach but is still just 21 years old and knocked 25 homers in Double-A. Won’t hit for a high average, but raw power is possibly huge and he is young enough to develop his pure hitting skills further. Great arm too. High risk guy but I am growing to like him more.
Michael Feliz, RHP,
Grade B: Dominated New York-Penn League with mid-90s fastball, slider, changeup, and better than expected command. Aggressive grade for a short-season pitcher but I like him too and see number three potential. He’s not far off from McCullers and Folty.
Ronald Guzman - 1B/OF - TEX
Grade B-: Another bonus baby, also held his own in AZL. A tick behind Mazara on this chart since he has less defensive value, hasn't fully tapped his power yet, and is six months older. Like Mazara, he could vault forward in '13.
Tanner Rahier, 3B - CIN
Grade C+: Very tough to rank. California prep star draws praise for his polish, hitting ability, arm strength and fielding, but he hit just .192/.266/.311 in rookie ball and struggled defensively. This was pretty much the opposite of all the scouting reports so I don't know what to make of it. He did control the strike zone reasonably well and he hustles.
Aaron West - P - HOU
Grade C+: One of the steals of the 2012 draft, showed outstanding command of very good stuff in the New York-Penn League. Could wind up as mid-rotation starter or power relief arm.
Rob Zastryzny, LHP, Grade C+: Second round pick from the University of Missouri in 2013, performed well in 24 pro innings. Fastball varies between 87 and 95 MPH, secondary pitches have promise.
Brady Rodgers - P - HOU
Grade C+: Gets more press than West and had higher profile in college at Arizona State. Stuff isn't as good but he knows how to pitch, could come quickly as inning-eater.
Max Stassi - C - HOU
Grade B-: "Max Stassi" sounds like an East German import technopop band from the late 1980s. Instead he is a strong defensive catcher with a power bat, a low walk rate, and a propensity for freak injuries. Which does sound rather Warsaw Pact if you ask me.
Ariel Ovando - OF - HOU
Grade C+: More effective in return engagement in Appy League at age 18/19, hitting .287/.350/.444 and giving hope that $2,600,000 investment was not wasted. Still raw with strike zone but is tapping into his power now. High ceiling, high risk.
Telvin Nash - 1B - HOU
(from 2012) Grade C+: Enormous raw power, but fanned 105 times in 281 at-bat in Low-A and GCL rehab assignment. Little defensive value. Cecil Fielder-like upside if he can make enough contact but that is a big IF.
Adrian Houser - P - HOU
Grade C+: Power arm with good sinker flashed plus stuff in Appalachian League. Mid-rotation upside but will need time to refine command.
Teoscar Hernandez - OF - HOU
Grade C+: Domingo Santana pitched in a lower key. Lots of tools here, has less raw power than Santana but a bit more speed, similar problems with contact.
Chia-Jen Lo - P - HOU
The 26 year-old finally made it back in mid-2012 and put up impressive numbers between the GCL and Cal League, then followed it up with a solid Arizona Fall League campaign. Next stop is big league camp, where he'll have a chance to win a bullpen job.
Kevin Matthews - LHP - TEX
Grade C+: 4.79 ERA with 39/41 K/BB in 41 innings for Hickory, 38 hits. Somehow he's kept his ERA below 5.00 despite walking a hitter per inning, but that either the ERA will rise or the walks will come down eventually.
Digging Deeper:
Leonardo Heras - OF - HOU
Henry Ramos - OF - BOS
Tyler Heineman - C - HOU
Jack Armstrong Jr. - P - HOU
Jose Cisnero - P - HOU
Daniel Minor - P - HOU
Brian Holmes - P - HOU
Jay Austin - OF - HOU
Brett Phillips - OF - HOU
Preston Tucker - OF - HOU
JB Shuck - OF - HOU
Cody Reed - P - KC
Jordan Paroubek - OF - SD
Kent Emanuel - LHP - HOU
Conrad Gregor - 1B - HOU
Tony Kemp - 2B - HOU
Austin Nicely - P - HOU
Randall Fant - LHP - HOU
Pitchers:
Amaury Rivas MIL P
Josh Butler MIL P
Nathan Kirby LHP Mlw.
Tyler Jay LHP Minn.
Wynn Pelzer BAL P
Arnold Leon OAK P
Bobby Doran HOU P
Brad Dydalewicz HOU P
Brett Hunter OAK P
Carlos Quevedo HOU P
Chia-Jen-Lo HOU P
Daniel Thomas OAK P
David Berner HOU P
Douglas Arguello HOU P
Edwin Walker HOU P
Evan Englebrook HOU P
Jailen Peguero HOU P
James Robinson HOU P
Jorge De Leon HOU P
Jose Cisenro HOU P
Leandro Cespedes HOU P
Michael Ness HOU P
Pat Urckfitz HOU P
Polin Trinidad CHC P
Rodney Quintero HOU P
Ruben Alaniz HOU P
Sergio Perez HOU P
Tanner Bushue HOU P
Tommy Shirley HOU P
Vincent Velasquez HOU P
Brian Holmes HOU LHP
Erick Gonzalez HOU RHP
Aaron West HOU RHP
Kenny Long HOU LHP
Travis Ballew HOU RHP
Christian Garcia HOU RHP
John Neely HOU RHP
Mike Hauschild HOU RHP
Jordan Jankowski HOU RHP
Michael Dimock HOU RHP
Daniel Minor HOU RHP
Michael Feliz HOU RHP
Nick Travieso CIN RHP
Brady Rodgers HOU RHP
Nick Tropeano HOU RHP
Jake Buchanan HOU RHP
Rob Zastryzny CHC LHP
Cody Reed KC LHP
Kent Emanuel HOU LHP
Austin Nicely HOU LHP
Kyle Westwood HOU RHP
Chris Cotton HOU LHP
Sebastian Kessay HOU LHP
Albert Minnis HOU LHP
William Chrismon HOU RHP
Patrick Christensen HOU RHP
Jordan Mills HOU LHP
Randall Fant HOU LHP
Zach Morton HOU RHP
Jorge Perez HOU RHP
J.D. Osborne HOU LHP
Juan Santos HOU RHP
Tyler Brunneman HOU RHP
Troy Scribner HOU P
Ryan Connolly HOU RHP
Kevin Ferguson HOU LHP
Chris Munnelly HOU RHP
Casey Sadler PIT P
Justus Sheffield LHP
Jake Stinnett RHP
Daniel Gossett RHP
Daniel Mengden RHP
Brock Dykxhoorn RHP
Derick Velazquez RHP
Bryan Radziewski LHP
Jeffrey Gause RHP
Dean Deetz RHP
Ben Smith LHP
Ryan Thompson RHP
Vince Wheeland RHP
Zach Davis LHP
Brandon McNitt RHP
Aaron Greenwood RHP
Robert Kahana RHP
Joshua James RHP
Keegan Yuhl RHP
Justin Ferrell RHP
Eric Peterson RHP
Justin Hancock SD P
First Base:
Koby Clemens HOU 1B
Kody Hinze HOU 1B
Telvin Nash HOU 1B/OF
Michael Martinez HOU 1B
Conrad Gregor HOU 1B
Chase McDonald HOU 1B
Bryan Muniz 1B
Dexture McCall 1B
Second Base:
Albert Cartwright HOU 2B
Andrew Simunic HOU 2B
Austin Elkins HOU 2B
Tony Kemp HOU 2B
Nick Tanielu 2B
Mott Hyde 2B
Alex Hernandez 2B
Short Stop:
Javier Baez CHN SS
Jorge Bishop PIT SS
Tim Torres FL SS/2B
Joe Sclafani HOU SS
Ryan Dineen HOU SS
Nino Leyja OAK SS
Thomas Lindauer HOU SS
Michael Chavis SS
Antonio Nunez SS
Third Base:
Tanner Rahier CIN SS/3B
Kody Kirkland HOU 3B
Mike Kvasnicka HOU 3B
Zach Lutz NYM 3B
Angel Ibanez HOU 3B
Adam Nelubowich HOU 3B
Tyler White HOU 3B
Connor Goedert 3B
Catcher:
Max Stassi HOU C
Federico Hernandez HOU C
Justin O'Conner TB C
Roberto Pena HOU C
Ben Heath HOU C/OF
Ricky Gingras HOU C
M.P. Cokinos HOU C
Tyler Heineman HOU C
Jacob Nottingham HOU C
Brian Holberton HOU C
Jake Rodriguez HOU C
Brett Booth HOU C
Brett Clements HOU C
Jamie Ritchie C
Ruben Castro C
Trent Woodward C
Richard Gonzalez C
Infield:
Jack Mayfield HOU INF
Parker Hipp HOU INF
Outfield:
Ronald Guzman TEX OF
Ariel Ovando HOU OF
Brandon Barnes HOU OF
Leonardo Heras HOU OF
Brian Pellegrini HOU OF
Collin DeLome HOU OF
Daniel Adamson HOU OF
David Flores HOU OF
Ezequiel Carrera SEA OF
Grant Hogue HOU OF
J.B. Shuck HOU OF
Jacob Goebbert HOU OF
Jay Austin HOU OF
Jon Gaston HOU OF
Quincy Latimore PIT OF
TJ Steele HOU OF
Brett Phillips HOU OF
Preston Tucker HOU OF
Terrell Joyce HOU OF
Marc Wik HOU OF
Rashun Dixon OAK OF
Hunter Renfroe SD OF
Jordan Paroubeck SD OF
James Ramsay HOU CF
Jason Martin HOU CF
Jon Kemmer HOU LF
Ronnie Mitchell HOU CF
Tanner Mathis HOU OF
Bobby Boyd CF
Ryan Bottger LF
Ramon Laureano LF
Sean McMullen OF
Edwin Medina OF