Post by Red Sox GM on Jan 28, 2010 19:37:23 GMT -5
Some excerpts on Sox prospects:
Kyle Allen, RHP:NYM Breakout prospect - Kyle Allen a 24th round pick can reach 95 mph with his fastball and has an advanced change-up.
Trevor Bell, RHP:Will compete for a big league job in spring training.
Jeremy Bleich, LHP:Bleich sat at 90-92 and touched 94 with his 4 seam fastball last season. His curveball and change-up are solid average, with his curve grading as a plus pitch at times. He'll open 2010 at AA.
Drake Britton, LHP:He came back dealing in the low 90's and topping out at 97. He has the makings of a hard slider and should throw enough strikes.
Jared Cosart, RHP: His fastball sits at 92-94 while touching 96 and there should be more velocity in there as he fills out. Cosart has front of the rotation potential and is a breakout candidate for 2010.
Chase D'Arnaud, SS: Managers rated him the best defensive SS in the high class A Carolina league. The Pirates will send D'Arnaud to AA to start 2010. He has the look of a big league middle infielder who would be effective batting second in a line-up.
Kelvin DeLeon, OF: His raw power is second in the system only to
Jesus Montero's. He fits the right field profile with solid athleticism, plus arm strength, and average speed.
Danny Espinosa, SS: He stands out most for his defense with good range, sure hands, and an above average arm. he should do enough things well to eventually earn a job as an everyday big leaguer.
Pedro Figueroa, LHP: Figueroa whips lively fastballs that sit at 93-95 and touch 97. Figueroa will have the stuff to be a frontline starter if he throws more strikes. Figueroa should begin 2010 in AA.
Darren Ford, OF: His speed changes games, allowing him to terrorize pitchers and catchers- and even score from first base on singles. There isn't a center fielder in the minor leagues that covers more ground.
Che-Hsuan Lin, OF: Lin is a special defender, blanketing the gaps better than anyone in the organization, including Ellsbury. He also has the best pure arm strength of any of the organization's outfielders, and he led the Carolina league with 18 outfield assists in 2009. Lin controls the strikezone better than any Red Sox farmhand, He'll move up to AA in 2010.
Fabio Martinez-Mesa, RHP: He pitches at 93 and touches 96 with his 4 seamer and holds that velocity deep into games. If Martinez refines his command he has true top of the rotation stuff.
Trevor May, RHP: May has gained fastball velocity as a pro and now ranges from 88-95. His heater features heavy sink at times. May has #3 starter potential and took a giant step forward with his strong finish last season.
Roman Mendez, RHP: Mendez has one of the best arms in the system, sitting in the low 90's and reaching as high as 97 mph with his fastball. He's still growing into his 6'4" frame and could have a plus-plus fastball when he's done filling out.
Mike Montgomery, LHP: His fastball is already a plus pitch that sits at 90 to 92 mph and touches 94 to 95. When he located his curveballs, he was untouchable. He could be ready for the big leagues by mid 2011.
Alex Perez, RHP: Perez has a fringe average fastball that sits at 87-91 and touches 93. His body type has some similarities to Hector Rondon's at the same age, and he could add another 25-30 lbs and gain a few ticks on his fastball. Perez is expected to start the season back at Kingston, though he could end the year in AA.
Mauricio Robles, LHP: He sat at 90-91 mph and touched 95, and he also held his velocity deeper into games.
Logan Watkins, SS: He has plus-plus speed and an above average arm, making him capable of playing almost anywhere on the diamond. He whips the bat through the zone and makes contact easily.
Travis Wood, LHP: His fastball regained its previous 88-91 mph velocity, making it easier to set up his plus-plus changeup with fade. Wood will go into spring training with a chance to make Cincinnati's rotation.
Kyle Allen, RHP:NYM Breakout prospect - Kyle Allen a 24th round pick can reach 95 mph with his fastball and has an advanced change-up.
Trevor Bell, RHP:Will compete for a big league job in spring training.
Jeremy Bleich, LHP:Bleich sat at 90-92 and touched 94 with his 4 seam fastball last season. His curveball and change-up are solid average, with his curve grading as a plus pitch at times. He'll open 2010 at AA.
Drake Britton, LHP:He came back dealing in the low 90's and topping out at 97. He has the makings of a hard slider and should throw enough strikes.
Jared Cosart, RHP: His fastball sits at 92-94 while touching 96 and there should be more velocity in there as he fills out. Cosart has front of the rotation potential and is a breakout candidate for 2010.
Chase D'Arnaud, SS: Managers rated him the best defensive SS in the high class A Carolina league. The Pirates will send D'Arnaud to AA to start 2010. He has the look of a big league middle infielder who would be effective batting second in a line-up.
Kelvin DeLeon, OF: His raw power is second in the system only to
Jesus Montero's. He fits the right field profile with solid athleticism, plus arm strength, and average speed.
Danny Espinosa, SS: He stands out most for his defense with good range, sure hands, and an above average arm. he should do enough things well to eventually earn a job as an everyday big leaguer.
Pedro Figueroa, LHP: Figueroa whips lively fastballs that sit at 93-95 and touch 97. Figueroa will have the stuff to be a frontline starter if he throws more strikes. Figueroa should begin 2010 in AA.
Darren Ford, OF: His speed changes games, allowing him to terrorize pitchers and catchers- and even score from first base on singles. There isn't a center fielder in the minor leagues that covers more ground.
Che-Hsuan Lin, OF: Lin is a special defender, blanketing the gaps better than anyone in the organization, including Ellsbury. He also has the best pure arm strength of any of the organization's outfielders, and he led the Carolina league with 18 outfield assists in 2009. Lin controls the strikezone better than any Red Sox farmhand, He'll move up to AA in 2010.
Fabio Martinez-Mesa, RHP: He pitches at 93 and touches 96 with his 4 seamer and holds that velocity deep into games. If Martinez refines his command he has true top of the rotation stuff.
Trevor May, RHP: May has gained fastball velocity as a pro and now ranges from 88-95. His heater features heavy sink at times. May has #3 starter potential and took a giant step forward with his strong finish last season.
Roman Mendez, RHP: Mendez has one of the best arms in the system, sitting in the low 90's and reaching as high as 97 mph with his fastball. He's still growing into his 6'4" frame and could have a plus-plus fastball when he's done filling out.
Mike Montgomery, LHP: His fastball is already a plus pitch that sits at 90 to 92 mph and touches 94 to 95. When he located his curveballs, he was untouchable. He could be ready for the big leagues by mid 2011.
Alex Perez, RHP: Perez has a fringe average fastball that sits at 87-91 and touches 93. His body type has some similarities to Hector Rondon's at the same age, and he could add another 25-30 lbs and gain a few ticks on his fastball. Perez is expected to start the season back at Kingston, though he could end the year in AA.
Mauricio Robles, LHP: He sat at 90-91 mph and touched 95, and he also held his velocity deeper into games.
Logan Watkins, SS: He has plus-plus speed and an above average arm, making him capable of playing almost anywhere on the diamond. He whips the bat through the zone and makes contact easily.
Travis Wood, LHP: His fastball regained its previous 88-91 mph velocity, making it easier to set up his plus-plus changeup with fade. Wood will go into spring training with a chance to make Cincinnati's rotation.