BA's Organizational Top 10 Prospect Lists Thread

Jaypers · 10-23-2017, 09:36 AM

This thread will be used to post and comment on Baseball America's Top 10 lists for 2018.

The NL East lists kick off today, beginning with the Braves.

Notable omissions include Bryse Wilson, Touki Toussaint and Joey Wentz, among others. With such a stacked system it's not that surprising, though. They're almost certainly the #1 overall system right now.

Atlanta Braves Top 10 Prospects

1. RONALD ACUNA, OF
2. LUIZ GOHARA, LHP
3. MIKE SOROKA, RHP
4. KYLE WRIGHT, RHP
5. IAN ANDERSON, RHP
6. AUSTIN RILEY, 3B
7. KOLBY ALLARD, LHP
8. MAX FRIED, LHP
9. KEVIN MAITAN, SS
10. CRISTIAN PACHE, OF

http://www.baseballamerica.com/minor...1ZIhcypVseU.97

(Subscribers can read scouting reports.)

theflushingmets · 10-23-2017, 09:51 AM

interesting Maitan is at #9 considering the hype. Does this mean The Braves have 9 top 100 guys or maitan is no longer considered a top 100 player?

i get he wasnt very good last year but most sources i read usually play up the tools over production angle this early in the game for guys like him. Mondesi JR was a top 100 prospect for years and never really put up good numbers.

abravesfan · 10-23-2017, 09:51 AM

Biggest surprise would seem to be Austin Riley at #6. I would have had him a little lower (9-13 range) although he did have a nice second half.

Otherwise, list seems to reflect general consensus that Gohara seemed to have (justified) helium at the end of the year while Allard and Maitan lost a little shine. Overall, no real complaints. Pache could be a spot or two higher and Wilson could have cracked the Top 10 but hard to fault them given then system.

dasiegel · 10-23-2017, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by abravesfan

Biggest surprise would seem to be Austin Riley at #6. I would have had him a little lower (9-13 range) although he did have a nice second half.

Otherwise, list seems to reflect general consensus that Gohara seemed to have (justified) helium at the end of the year while Allard and Maitan lost a little shine. Overall, no real complaints. Pache could be a spot or two higher and Wilson could have cracked the Top 10 but hard to fault them given then system.

This team is definitely the best in the minor, wow! As for Riley, this is the second year he had a great second half and a slow start. If he put it together he is the clear 2nd best bat behind Acuna and still young for the level.

gabballplayer14 · 10-23-2017, 10:22 AM

Crazy. Their #’s 6-10 guys could be #1 in 10 or so teams’ systems.

cobravetteki · 10-23-2017, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by dasiegel

This team is definitely the best in the minor, wow! As for Riley, this is the second year he had a great second half and a slow start. If he put it together he is the clear 2nd best bat behind Acuna and still young for the level.

Yup....Riley has handled everything thrown at him at every level..

attkiss · 10-23-2017, 10:38 AM

TOP 10 PROSPECTS

# Player Pos Team
1 Yoan Moncada 2B White Sox
2 Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 3B Blue Jays
3 Gleyber Torres SS Yankees
4 Amed Rosario SS Mets
5 Eloy Jimenez OF White Sox
6 Rafael Devers 3B Red Sox
7 Brendan Rodgers SS Rockies
8 Victor Robles OF Nationals
9 Nick Senzel 3B Reds
10 Ronald Acuna OF Braves

Acuna at 10? what?

DSizzle31 · 10-23-2017, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by attkiss

TOP 10 PROSPECTS

# Player Pos Team
1 Yoan Moncada 2B White Sox
2 Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 3B Blue Jays
3 Gleyber Torres SS Yankees
4 Amed Rosario SS Mets
5 Eloy Jimenez OF White Sox
6 Rafael Devers 3B Red Sox
7 Brendan Rodgers SS Rockies
8 Victor Robles OF Nationals
9 Nick Senzel 3B Reds
10 Ronald Acuna OF Braves

Acuna at 10? what?

I believe that was their mid season list. Acuna isn’t 10 anymore..

sheetskout · 10-23-2017, 11:09 AM

Kevin Maitan at NINE. Blows my mind how deep that system is.

L35guy · 10-23-2017, 11:18 AM

Glad to see Gohara over Soroka and Allard. I watched Soroka and Allard twice each in person last year and just don't see the hype. I realize they put up numbers as teenagers in AA, but they just look like #5 starters to me. Not enough pure stuff. Gohara, on the other hand, wow. Just explosive stuff.

theflushingmets · 10-23-2017, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by attkiss

TOP 10 PROSPECTS

# Player Pos Team
1 Yoan Moncada 2B White Sox
2 Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 3B Blue Jays
3 Gleyber Torres SS Yankees
4 Amed Rosario SS Mets
5 Eloy Jimenez OF White Sox
6 Rafael Devers 3B Red Sox
7 Brendan Rodgers SS Rockies
8 Victor Robles OF Nationals
9 Nick Senzel 3B Reds
10 Ronald Acuna OF Braves

Acuna at 10? what?

latin players are coming up strong. cant remember the last time 8 of the 10 in the top 10 were international signees

Soxrule111 · 10-23-2017, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sheetskout

Kevin Maitan at NINE. Blows my mind how deep that system is.

I'm not a Maitan fan but, really? Hit 240/290 with more Strikeouts than Games played. Sure hes "17" but those numbers suck

sheetskout · 10-23-2017, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soxrule111

I'm not a Maitan fan but, really? Hit 240/290 with more Strikeouts than Games played. Sure hes "17" but those numbers suck

He's "17" playing with 20 year olds.

gabballplayer14 · 10-23-2017, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by L35guy

Glad to see Gohara over Soroka and Allard. I watched Soroka and Allard twice each in person last year and just don't see the hype. I realize they put up numbers as teenagers in AA, but they just look like #5 starters to me. Not enough pure stuff. Gohara, on the other hand, wow. Just explosive stuff.

moosetequila · 10-23-2017, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sheetskout

He's "17" playing with 20 year olds.

^^ That all day!

Soxrule111 · 10-23-2017, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sheetskout

He's "17" playing with 20 year olds.

True, but its not like it was even Low A. Mayb 1/3 of the guys he faced will be in the Minors come July 2018? I was wrong on Tatis, so could very well be wrong again, I just think his a little more loved than he should be.

And for the White Sox List, I'm curious if they leave everyone on there, or if Moncada, Gio, Lopez all come off. I don't know the exact numbers, but honestly I hope they are all off the list. Lets go Hansen

Jaypers · 10-23-2017, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soxrule111

And for the White Sox List, I'm curious if they leave everyone on there, or if Moncada, Gio, Lopez all come off. I don't know the exact numbers, but honestly I hope they are all off the list. Lets go Hansen

They're off. All have graduated from prospect status. Click the link and read the qualifications.

VandyCards · 10-23-2017, 08:51 PM

I saw Maitan in Danville. He looked very out of shape, and his swings were pretty rough. Might end up being a learning experience. But it was bad weight. LH swing he was all on the front foot. RH swing looked clean. The talent was evident, though. Hopefully he can have a good ST and break camp with Rome.

Pache was incredibly impressive in person. Great routes in center, incredible speed and plays hard. If he can generate 15 HR power, he's a star. Too bad his autograph sucks.

Anderson was very impressive in person. Easy mechanics, great velo and off speed, room to add strength

preakness · 10-23-2017, 10:21 PM

Kyle Wright went to decent college

atoaz12 · 10-24-2017, 07:34 AM

You can plug in Wright or Wentz when Maitan becomes a free agent from all this tampering crap...

lamiwe21 · 10-24-2017, 11:10 AM

We will put Braves at

1. Braves

And adjust as we go.

Jaypers · 10-25-2017, 09:34 AM

New York Mets Top 10 Prospects

1. ANDRES GIMENEZ, SS
2. DAVID PETERSON, LHP
3. JUSTIN DUNN, RHP
4. PETE ALONSO, 1B
5. THOMAS SZAPUCKI, LHP
6. MARK VIENTOS, SS/3B
7. MARCOS MOLINA, RHP
8. DESMOND LINDSAY, OF
9. CHRIS FLEXEN, RHP
10. LUIS GUILLORME, 2B/SS

http://www.baseballamerica.com/minor...sIMhru26gOL.97

VandyCards · 10-25-2017, 09:50 AM

No tebow?

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scfdff · 10-25-2017, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaypers

New York Mets Top 10 Prospects

1. ANDRES GIMENEZ, SS
2. DAVID PETERSON, LHP
3. JUSTIN DUNN, RHP
4. PETE ALONSO, 1B
5. THOMAS SZAPUCKI, LHP
6. MARK VIENTOS, SS/3B
7. MARCOS MOLINA, RHP
8. DESMOND LINDSAY, OF
9. CHRIS FLEXEN, RHP
10. LUIS GUILLORME, 2B/SS

http://www.baseballamerica.com/minor...sIMhru26gOL.97

Hot Garbage

KB81 · 10-25-2017, 11:28 AM

http://www.baseballamerica.com/minor...MmDQGtKC1Tz.97

Shows Benintendi still as prospect - guess they don't update regularly?

10-23-2017, 09:51 AM	#2
theflushingmets Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 2,013 Rob_digital_nyc Theflushingmets516	interesting Maitan is at #9 considering the hype. Does this mean The Braves have 9 top 100 guys or maitan is no longer considered a top 100 player? i get he wasnt very good last year but most sources i read usually play up the tools over production angle this early in the game for guys like him. Mondesi JR was a top 100 prospect for years and never really put up good numbers. __________________ Always looking to add more to my Mets collection. Currently looking for high end cards of the more obscure players to put on a Mets uni in the bigs. Last edited by theflushingmets; 10-23-2017 at 09:53 AM.

10-23-2017, 09:51 AM	#3
abravesfan Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 3,651	Biggest surprise would seem to be Austin Riley at #6. I would have had him a little lower (9-13 range) although he did have a nice second half. Otherwise, list seems to reflect general consensus that Gohara seemed to have (justified) helium at the end of the year while Allard and Maitan lost a little shine. Overall, no real complaints. Pache could be a spot or two higher and Wilson could have cracked the Top 10 but hard to fault them given then system. __________________ Looking for 2000 Hologrfx Piece of the Series Autograph of Chipper Jones

10-23-2017, 08:51 PM	#18
VandyCards Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 5,375	I saw Maitan in Danville. He looked very out of shape, and his swings were pretty rough. Might end up being a learning experience. But it was bad weight. LH swing he was all on the front foot. RH swing looked clean. The talent was evident, though. Hopefully he can have a good ST and break camp with Rome. Pache was incredibly impressive in person. Great routes in center, incredible speed and plays hard. If he can generate 15 HR power, he's a star. Too bad his autograph sucks. Anderson was very impressive in person. Easy mechanics, great velo and off speed, room to add strength __________________ I collect cards of former Vanderbilt baseball players. CURRENTLY SEEKING ANY AND ALL SERIAL NUMBERERD/SP TONY KEMP TOPPS CARDS.

10-24-2017, 07:34 AM	#20
atoaz12 Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Evans, GA Posts: 7,528 inthegamememorabilia	You can plug in Wright or Wentz when Maitan becomes a free agent from all this tampering crap... __________________ “Our culture has accepted two huge lies. The first is that if you disagree with someone’s lifestyle, you must fear or hate them. The second is that to love someone means you agree with everything they believe or do. Both are nonsense. You don’t have to compromise convictions to be compassionate.” ― Rick Warren

10-25-2017, 09:34 AM	#22
Jaypers Bowman Scout Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: IL Posts: 46,613 cardboardconglomerate	New York Mets Top 10 Prospects 1. ANDRES GIMENEZ, SS 2. DAVID PETERSON, LHP 3. JUSTIN DUNN, RHP 4. PETE ALONSO, 1B 5. THOMAS SZAPUCKI, LHP 6. MARK VIENTOS, SS/3B 7. MARCOS MOLINA, RHP 8. DESMOND LINDSAY, OF 9. CHRIS FLEXEN, RHP 10. LUIS GUILLORME, 2B/SS http://www.baseballamerica.com/minor...sIMhru26gOL.97 Last edited by Jaypers; 10-25-2017 at 09:36 AM.

10-23-2017, 09:36 AM	#1
Jaypers Bowman Scout Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: IL Posts: 46,613 cardboardconglomerate	BA's Organizational Top 10 Prospect Lists Thread This thread will be used to post and comment on Baseball America's Top 10 lists for 2018. The NL East lists kick off today, beginning with the Braves. Notable omissions include Bryse Wilson, Touki Toussaint and Joey Wentz, among others. With such a stacked system it's not that surprising, though. They're almost certainly the #1 overall system right now. Atlanta Braves Top 10 Prospects 1. RONALD ACUNA, OF 2. LUIZ GOHARA, LHP 3. MIKE SOROKA, RHP 4. KYLE WRIGHT, RHP 5. IAN ANDERSON, RHP 6. AUSTIN RILEY, 3B 7. KOLBY ALLARD, LHP 8. MAX FRIED, LHP 9. KEVIN MAITAN, SS 10. CRISTIAN PACHE, OF http://www.baseballamerica.com/minor...1ZIhcypVseU.97 (Subscribers can read scouting reports.) Last edited by Jaypers; 10-23-2017 at 09:40 AM.

10-23-2017, 10:22 AM	#5
gabballplayer14 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 5,598	Crazy. Their #’s 6-10 guys could be #1 in 10 or so teams’ systems.

10-23-2017, 10:38 AM	#7
attkiss Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Westport, CT Posts: 499 attkiss	TOP 10 PROSPECTS # Player Pos Team 1 Yoan Moncada 2B White Sox 2 Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 3B Blue Jays 3 Gleyber Torres SS Yankees 4 Amed Rosario SS Mets 5 Eloy Jimenez OF White Sox 6 Rafael Devers 3B Red Sox 7 Brendan Rodgers SS Rockies 8 Victor Robles OF Nationals 9 Nick Senzel 3B Reds 10 Ronald Acuna OF Braves Acuna at 10? what?

10-23-2017, 11:09 AM	#9
sheetskout Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 1,551 brewtowncardboard	Kevin Maitan at NINE. Blows my mind how deep that system is. __________________ "I set records that will never be equaled. In fact, I hope 90% of them don't even get printed." --Bob Uecker Follow me on Twitter: @jordo2323

10-23-2017, 11:18 AM	#10
L35guy Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 518	Glad to see Gohara over Soroka and Allard. I watched Soroka and Allard twice each in person last year and just don't see the hype. I realize they put up numbers as teenagers in AA, but they just look like #5 starters to me. Not enough pure stuff. Gohara, on the other hand, wow. Just explosive stuff.

10-23-2017, 10:21 PM	#19
preakness Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: In Johnny Ryno's soul Posts: 21,077	Kyle Wright went to decent college

10-24-2017, 11:10 AM	#21
lamiwe21 Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 536	We will put Braves at 1. Braves And adjust as we go.

10-25-2017, 09:50 AM	#23
VandyCards Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 5,375	No tebow? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ I collect cards of former Vanderbilt baseball players. CURRENTLY SEEKING ANY AND ALL SERIAL NUMBERERD/SP TONY KEMP TOPPS CARDS.

10-25-2017, 11:28 AM	#25
KB81 Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Norf Crackalacka Posts: 11,717	http://www.baseballamerica.com/minor...MmDQGtKC1Tz.97 Shows Benintendi still as prospect - guess they don't update regularly? __________________ IT IS WHAT IT IS AND IT AINT WHAT IT'S NOT - KB81

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