Who's your favorite prospect no one seems to be talking about

[TheVolta]

For me it's pitcher tyler anderson. Won texas league pitcher of the year and his team almost won his leagues championship.
Era under 2.00, i just don't get why people aren't expecting much from him?

[Adamchuk]

I wouldn't expect too many responses, most of the prospectors here don't like talking about guys they think are undervalued for fear of market movements or competition unfortunately

For me though, its still Matt Wisler, even though he has been a top prospect, I don't think he get enough love for the type of pitcher he could be at the MLB level

[texgator]

For me it's pitcher tyler anderson. Won texas league pitcher of the year and his team almost won his leagues championship.
Era under 2.00, i just don't get why people aren't expecting much from him?

He was a 24 year old in AA, not exactly young for the level. I like his ability to keep the HRs off the board....but the level at which he did so last season isn't sustainable...so that ERA is a bit flattering. In over 70 innings at High A he had a more reasonable HR rate and his ERA was 3.25. Seems like he had some luck and he was old for the level....that's probably why no one is talking about him.

Here is Fangraphs write up on him, they rate him as the #7 prospect in the Rockies system.

Tyler Anderson, LHP

Current Level/Age: AA/24.6, 6’4/215, L/L
Drafted: 20th overall (1st round) in 2011 out of Oregon by COL for $1.4 million bonus
Fastball: 50/50+, Slider: 45/45+, Curveball: 40/45, Changeup: 55/60, Command: 45/50+

Scouting Report: The big lefty makes you pause due to the funky delivery, but it creates deception and he’s a good enough athlete to make it work for him command-wise. The stuff is at least as good as in college if not a little better: Anderson hit 95 mph earlier this month, but sits 89-92 mostly. His changeup is a weapon to get swings and misses but the question is on the breaking ball. He tinkers with a slider, curveball and cutter at times, but should be able to settle with at least one fringy/useable pitch to keep hitters off his best two pitches.

Summation: It’s a relatively low-risk #4 starter that could have a long big league career and it could start as soon as late 2015.

FV/Role/Risk: 50, #4 Starter, Low (2 on a 1-5 scale)
Projected Path: 2014: AA, 2015: AAA, 2016: MLB

[benshobbies]

Hunter Dozier.

Think the guy is talanted.

[brewcrew8]

I wouldn't expect too many responses, most of the prospectors here don't like talking about guys they think are undervalued for fear of market movements or competition unfortunately

For me though, its still Matt Wisler, even though he has been a top prospect, I don't think he get enough love for the type of pitcher he could be at the MLB level

I like Wisler too. He lost a ton of hype when he struggled with a 5+ ERA in AAA-ball but the dude is only 21 and in Triple-A already. And even still he was 9-5 in Triple-A, I know people hate wins on this forum but the guy is good.

My other would be Jose Peraza. Not much of a power guy and they moved him from SS to 2B (because no-one fields better than A Simmons) but he's the Braves future lead-off hitter who could threaten to lead the NL in stolen bases.

Alen Hanson has also fallen off the radar now but he's still a very solid prospect, although definitely not top tier anymore.

[itsinusall]

Miguel Sano I. Know he was rated high but I think he has left a lot of people's mind having been injured from the start of the season.

[jv25]

Jake Johansen. I know, not much hype at all, and most people probably dont even know his name. Might wind up being just a power bullpen arm. But the guy is as nice as they come, and super cool to talk to.

[benshobbies]

Miguel Sano I. Know he was rated high but I think he has left a lot of people's mind having been injured from the start of the season.

He is very injury prone. Not sure if he'll make it long in the big leagues. He has a lot of power if he can stay healthy.

reminds me of a young Cueto or Votto. Really long term investment.

[TheVolta]

He was a 24 year old in AA, not exactly young for the level. I like his ability to keep the HRs off the board....but the level at which he did so last season isn't sustainable...so that ERA is a bit flattering. In over 70 innings at High A he had a more reasonable HR rate and his ERA was 3.25. Seems like he had some luck and he was old for the level....that's probably why no one is talking about him.

Here is Fangraphs write up on him, they rate him as the #7 prospect in the Rockies system.

Tyler Anderson, LHP

Current Level/Age: AA/24.6, 6’4/215, L/L
Drafted: 20th overall (1st round) in 2011 out of Oregon by COL for $1.4 million bonus
Fastball: 50/50+, Slider: 45/45+, Curveball: 40/45, Changeup: 55/60, Command: 45/50+

Scouting Report: The big lefty makes you pause due to the funky delivery, but it creates deception and he’s a good enough athlete to make it work for him command-wise. The stuff is at least as good as in college if not a little better: Anderson hit 95 mph earlier this month, but sits 89-92 mostly. His changeup is a weapon to get swings and misses but the question is on the breaking ball. He tinkers with a slider, curveball and cutter at times, but should be able to settle with at least one fringy/useable pitch to keep hitters off his best two pitches.

Summation: It’s a relatively low-risk #4 starter that could have a long big league career and it could start as soon as late 2015.

FV/Role/Risk: 50, #4 Starter, Low (2 on a 1-5 scale)
Projected Path: 2014: AA, 2015: AAA, 2016: MLB


I know he's a little old, but he was sidelined for over a year after being drafted which slowed his development. Just curious, how recent is that scouting report?

[texgator]

I know he's a little old, but he was sidelined for over a year after being drafted which slowed his development. Just curious, how recent is that scouting report?

That was part of the Rank the Prospects series, so it was written within the last 2 months...but I don't know when the last time he was personally scouted by someone on Fangraphs staff. Kiley uses scouting reports from all over, though, so I imagine the info is pretty fresh.

[TheVolta]

I wouldn't expect too many responses, most of the prospectors here don't like talking about guys they think are undervalued for fear of market movements or competition unfortunately

For me though, its still Matt Wisler, even though he has been a top prospect, I don't think he get enough love for the type of pitcher he could be at the MLB level

Well thank you for responding. I don't see the point in not talking about the prospects you like, I doubt anyone here is a scout... and even they miss a lot haha.
I've been hearing a little about Wisler lately, Padres pitcher right?

[enbambam6986]

Vogelbach! Never seen such a patient power hitter

[Skipscards]

Kris Medlen

[texgator]

Vogelbach! Never seen such a patient power hitter

Jabba the Cub!!

I hope the start him in AA next season, I'd love to see what he does against more refined pitching. I'm definetly a fan, though.

[enbambam6986]

Jabba the Cub!!

I hope the start him in AA next season, I'd love to see what he does against more refined pitching. I'm definetly a fan, though.

He's playing on MLB Network tomorrow!! He was on last night also and he had bases loaded base clearing SINGLE lol and a double.

[ageofreason13]

David Dahl... His skill set is similar to Clint Frazier and Austin Meadows, but he doesn't get the love those two get. He is only a year older and has moved on from some of the maturity and injury issues he had in 2013.

[TTMMaster19]

Maxx Tissenbaum. Probably will be the main AA catcher at least for the Rays next year. Great power and defensive skills

[death2redemptions]

Jose Peraza! I believe he is on most Top 100 lists but there isn't much talk about him. I imagine he'll be called up next season and he will be the Braves future second baseman...finally a good player at 2B for the Braves, it has been awhile since we've had a good one. This year's better stats:

469 ab .339 avg .364 OBP .806 OPS 60 SB 79 Runs

He only had a couple home runs but the Braves don't need another swing for the fences and strikeout kind of guy. We need someone who hits for a high average and can steal some bases. He is also supposed to be great defensively which breaks the Braves trend of awful defense at second base.

[cwells52]

Bo Jackson....

[lambeauleap87]

From the Indians, I'll go with Giovanny Urshela. Had a fantastic year offensively and defensively between AA and AAA at just twenty-two, and I don't know if anyone else has heard of him.

[TheVolta]

Jose Peraza! I believe he is on most Top 100 lists but there isn't much talk about him. I imagine he'll be called up next season and he will be the Braves future second baseman...finally a good player at 2B for the Braves, it has been awhile since we've had a good one. This year's better stats:

469 ab .339 avg .364 OBP .806 OPS 60 SB 79 Runs

He only had a couple home runs but the Braves don't need another swing for the fences and strikeout kind of guy. We need someone who hits for a high average and can steal some bases. He is also supposed to be great defensively which breaks the Braves trend of awful defense at second base.

Wow yeah that guy sounds really promising!...let's hope he's the next Odor!

[NeedChapmans]

Henry Owens. I expect him to make the RedSox rotation out of the spring this season and surprise some people with increased velocity.

If he can keep the ERA under 4 for his rookie season, I see big things from the kid.

[TheVolta]

Henry Owens. I expect him to make the RedSox rotation out of the spring this season and surprise some people with increased velocity.

If he can keep the ERA under 4 for his rookie season, I see big things from the kid.

Well EVERYONE is talking about Owens... but your incredibly bold prediction makes up for that haha. That would be awesome, and I'm definitely not a Bosox fan, it's just that would be very cool to witness.

[dbacksfan4life]

Brandon Drury

[StlScott]

Brandon Drury

Even though he is having a tough AFL, I totally agree with you.

Mine is Tyrone Taylor. The number one or 2 prospect in the Brewers organization. I think he has a better career than Almora after all is said and done.

[benshobbies]

Bo Jackson....

He's a Future Star, not a prospect.

[TheVolta]

He's a Future Star, not a prospect.

This dude plays football guys... no way he chooses baseball.

[mrveggieman]

I'm going to go with Archie Bradley. He and my daddy are from the same hometown.

[benshobbies]

This dude plays football guys... no way he chooses baseball.

He was almost a hall of famer in both.

[enbambam6986]

I'm going to go with Archie Bradley. He and my daddy are from the same hometown.

Archie is probably the biggest pitching prospect

[dbacksfan4life]

Even though he is having a tough AFL, I totally agree with you.

Mine is Tyrone Taylor. The number one or 2 prospect in the Brewers organization. I think he has a better career than Almora after all is said and done.

Forgot about Tyrone, he is very underrated. I have yet been to an AFL game where he doesn't get a hit. He's been tearing it up lately.

[JeHHH]

Chris Anderson for the Dodgers.

I still think he flies under the radar. His ERA is a little high, but he played all of 2014 in a hitter's league.

He finished the year strong and has a great strikeout ratio with an arsenal of pitches .

[death2redemptions]

I'm going to go with Archie Bradley. He and my daddy are from the same hometown.

Archie Bradley is one of the most talked about pitching prospects in baseball. Last year he was the #1 pitching prospect...so I don't understand this pick :cool:

[TheVolta]

He was almost a hall of famer in both.

Didn't get the sarcasm, huh?

[VandyCards]

Tony Kemp. Although he's position blocked by one of the few good Astros. But he has a really strong across the board skillset.

I also like Urshela--been seeing him play the past couple years. Peraza is good. high avg, but little power and not a lot of walks (17), so he'll be prone to BABIP waves. Plus, as the defense and pitching get better in AAA and MLB, it'll be harder for him to keep up the numbers. He is very fast, though. If he can keep his AVG around 300, he'll be a real strong MIF with Andrelton.

I agree with the poster on the Johannsen good dude point. Not sure he'll be able to reliably locate the strike zone.

Others that folks don't talk about...Correlle Prime, Wilmer Difo, Wilfredo Rodriguez, Derek Fisher, Sean Coyle---Man, it is fun to watch Sean Coyle play baseball. Oh, and Alex Claudio. His changeup is one of the best pitches I have ever seen.

[JackThree]

The guy to the left <-----

[MikeWilliamsFan]

Clint Frazier. He is still only like 19 or 20 and has kinda fallen off the map

[matvoo]

Mikewilliamsfan- I think his autos sell for too much hasnt played that good this year

[centereacan06]

Daniel Robertson. Talked about somewhat, but not as a "huge top prospect" kind of guy. Puts up very good numbers and is just a great athlete.

[enbambam6986]

How about the Mets hitting prospects? We always talk about there pitching but Dom Smith, Nimmo, Plawecki, Conforto and Reynolds aren't terrible...I hope

[matvoo]

Kris Bryant doesnt get enough attention :rolleyes:

[chansen10]

renato nunez... he's going to hit 30 HR in AA next :)

[FlyHighCards]

David Dahl

[preakness]

Win again finnegan

[BeantownBashers]

Blake swihart. Top prospect in sox organization...next Mauer or posey...

[andyzk3]

Nick Foles

[metsandweezer]

Jake Hager FTW

[tedwilliamsfan]

Eloy Jimenez of the Cubs. I figure it's because he's so young and all he has right now are Leaf auto's (not that I have a problem picking up Leaf auto's). Also, if you have any Leaf Metal Draft or any other certified Leaf auto's I'm willing to trade or buy at the right price.

[ageofreason13]

Blake swihart. Top prospect in sox organization...next Mauer or posey...

That is expecting too much. I think he deserves more credit, but his plate discipline is not close to either of them. I think he'll be an above average defender, with a .280/.310/.400 line. That would make him a good catcher maybe even an occasional all star.

[Bhenry4]

Mikewilliamsfan- I think his autos sell for too much hasnt played that good this year

Well, in comparison to where they were, I don't disagree with MWF.

[SaveMeTheGum]

Henry Owens = the next Bumgarner

[JoeD617]

For me it's pitcher tyler anderson. Won texas league pitcher of the year and his team almost won his leagues championship.
Era under 2.00, i just don't get why people aren't expecting much from him?

Always wondered that too. Couldn't give these away the few times I tried to sell.

http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag461/joed6171985/A1C7D03C-1DCD-429C-AADD-BB3B2A1AF306_zpsmyorhhvw.jpg (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/joed6171985/media/A1C7D03C-1DCD-429C-AADD-BB3B2A1AF306_zpsmyorhhvw.jpg.html)

[Twinsfan33]

Always wondered that too. Couldn't give these away the few times I tried to sell.

http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag461/joed6171985/A1C7D03C-1DCD-429C-AADD-BB3B2A1AF306_zpsmyorhhvw.jpg (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/joed6171985/media/A1C7D03C-1DCD-429C-AADD-BB3B2A1AF306_zpsmyorhhvw.jpg.html)

Maybe because he plays for the Rockies. (That wasn't meant to be a snarky comment, I was just saying that would be my guesss)

[wawazat]

Max White - Rockies

[5pujols5]

Stephen Piscotty for the Cardinals. Going to be an excellent major league roll player. May not be a hall of famer when it's over but has the potential to play a lot of years in the bigs

[base set]

Hello prospectors, I have just a few brief questions. I'm not going to start prospecting, I just have a question on the Draft and what follows it. After the Amateur Draft in June, players go to a short Instructional League season, I believe? And I think that is basically the Grapefruit League in Florida? Is there a similar short season League in Arizona? Is this what is considered "Low A" ?

Do any players go from these Instructional Leagues on to the Arizona Fall League, or is that more for AA / AAA players who might be ready to actually compete for an MLB job at the following Spring Training?

Just curious on the mechanics of the whole system I guess, I always read about Draft results but then don't hear about the draftees until a year or three later. I would think the time to start watching prospects would be as they start to shine in the Instructional League but before they have any cards at all? Unless they have Team USA cards of some sort maybe. ?

[Afton9444]

Nick Williams

[JoeD617]

Maybe because he plays for the Rockies. (That wasn't meant to be a snarky comment, I was just saying that would be my guesss)

Yeah but so does Jonathan Gray, Eddie Butler, etc. Barely have anything into them so not a big deal but always thought he had great stats. You're probably right though people worry about pitching in Coor's.

[tsnider45]

I think matt smoral could surprise this year.

[jrinne17]

Robert Refsnyder and Stephen Piscotty.

[extreme]

Nick Williams with the Rangers

[toddhead]

Blake swihart. Top prospect in sox organization...next Mauer or posey...

I agree. I think this was the last year he slips under the radar for anyone prospecting. I have seen him play in person a few times and you can just sense something different about him.

[RelicCollector]

Tucker Barnhart

[Giancarlo27]

He was almost a hall of famer in both.

actually he wasn't even close in either sport

[Wrightfan85]

He gets love from Mets fans but I'm surprised Steven Matz doesn't get more top 100 love. Not many lefties who have #2-3 starter potential.

[pdxprospect]

Bubba Starling! How come no one is talking about this guy???

[TheVolta]

Bubba Starling! How come no one is talking about this guy???

I can't tell if you're joking or not...

[pdxprospect]

I can't tell if you're joking or not...
Joking...but still hopeful!

[cubfanbudman79]

I'm looking for Duane Underwood to have a breakout year, as well as Paul Blackburn.

[TheVolta]

Joking...but still hopeful!

Well that's a slight relief haha.
He could finally breakout, the
talent is definitely there... and such a pretty signature... haha

[kelbysdaddy]

Since I'm a brewers fan I'll be a little biased and say Tyrone Taylor and Orlando arcia. Arcia will be a beast. A's prospects Robertson, Nunez, and Olson deserve more love then they get (got to watch them all summer in 2013) but no one ever mentions Bruce Maxwell. If his defence keeps improving he will be a quality player.

[NickM]

Zach Eflin

Reminds me a lot of Andrew Cashner.

[joey_peapod]

Matt Barnes. I have cards. I want them to go up. I want to sell.

[TheVolta]

Matt Barnes. I have cards. I want them to go up. I want to sell.

HAHAHAHA! Well this goes without saying....

[fenwaykid]

Johnny Field on the rays. He won Rays MILB player of the year. Granted he's old for the level he played in, still had a hell of a year. His cards are cheap too!

[StraWMyerS]

I agree with those who said Dahl and Frazier, little bit of risk but huge upside on them. I think Cheslor Cuthbert has been relatively overlooked, he has shown the ability to adjust to the higher levels and has some power potential.

[dizzyduff13]

Adam Walker.

[heavyhitter702]

Mac Williamson and Phil Ervin

[bwalter1]

The guy to the left <-----

I hope so I have the card in your avatar as the lone bgs 10

[tonedef2oo8]

How many different ways can we ask "who should I invest in?" let me count the ways.

[TheVolta]

How many different ways can we ask "who should I invest in?" let me count the ways.

Lighten up, man. Not everyone see's it as purely business.

[The_Reverend]

Henry Ramos with the Red Sox. Still you g but I do 't think he in the mix there.

[TheVolta]

Always wondered that too. Couldn't give these away the few times I tried to sell.

http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag461/joed6171985/A1C7D03C-1DCD-429C-AADD-BB3B2A1AF306_zpsmyorhhvw.jpg (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/joed6171985/media/A1C7D03C-1DCD-429C-AADD-BB3B2A1AF306_zpsmyorhhvw.jpg.html)

Nice! That's what I like to see. Impressive collection I must say.

[D J Sportscards]

Big fan of Brian Goodwin and Matt Olson.

[TheVolta]

Big fan of Brian Goodwin and Matt Olson.

Olson's prices are already going way up.

[mwash1983]

Jesse Winker

[TylerSchmidt28]

Kenny Giles no question! No longer a prospect but still...