Grading Ryan Shealy...

by rhodehead on Jan 2, 2006 6:15 PM EST

Since the poll question about Ryan Shealy's prospect grade got a ton of votes, i figured i would post a diary to discuss...

Shealy is an interesting case. Obviously, he is blocked by Todd Helton at 1b. He has shed about 15 lbs. since the the outfield. He did a nice job when Helton went down last year and he put up nice AAA numbers as well...

I am not sure if his knees will hold up for the shift to the outfield, but at least the Rockies realize that they have to get his bat in the lineup. I still think there is a good chance he is dealt. At any rate, I think he can hold his own as an above-average major leaguer with his bat in any park, but in Coors Field he has the potential to be a borderline star with regular PT (but will he get that PT with the Rockies in 2006?)

I voted that he would be a very solid B prospect (almost B+), and i really like his offensive potential. I am curious as to why everyone else voted the way they did...

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Due to age

I think he is C+ but think he could hit if he gets the shot

by goalieguy on Jan 2, 2006 7:03 PM EST reply actions

B

I voted B or B+. I think Shealy's got the eye and the power to be a productive MLB 1B or DH. I don't see him being able to play the OF. Even after dropping 15 LBS.

I think he's either a First baseman or DH. Didn't the Rockies already try this with Jack Cust? I do think Shealy'a a better hitter than Cust.

by RMF on Jan 2, 2006 7:34 PM EST reply actions

True

He cant play the OF, I think a trade is his only shot to play

by goalieguy on Jan 2, 2006 7:51 PM EST up reply actions

B / B-

I voted B, but could be swayed to B-. John rated him a B in last year's book & Shealy did nothing to disappoint from that rating.

He's shown he can hit and that he deserves a shot to hit in the majors during an extended stay. His problems, though, are still the same ones he had last year though - age and position.

As a Colorado fan, I will be pleasantly surprised if he can play OF (emphasis on surprised). If he can't play OF, Shealy is a 1B/DH and there are only so many 1B/DH slots available in the major leagues, especially with younger, probably better, bats like Garko & Barton already coming along in other organizations.

John rates B prospects as having "a good chance to enjoy successful careers. Some will develop into stars and some will not." That B rating seems realistic, bordering on optimistic, for Shealy given the age & position shortcomings.

by Lphizzle on Jan 2, 2006 8:16 PM EST reply actions

B/B-

I totally agree.

by GregJP on Jan 2, 2006 10:15 PM EST up reply actions

Trade him soon

He is getting no more valueable by destroying AAA or riding the pine.

I voted B+ he is a great hitter.

http://oaklandprospects.blogspot.com/

by novaoakland on Jan 2, 2006 8:45 PM EST reply actions

Distribution

I think B/B+ is about right if he's a first baseman but I think he's a bit more valuable now that he's an outfielder. I gave him a solid B+

But anyway, was anyone else impressed by the quasi-normal distribution around the 'B' grade in the poll results? It warms a statistician's heart...

by FI @ Minor League Ball on Jan 2, 2006 9:07 PM EST reply actions

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He's a solid B. He could hit if given a chance, but there is no way a man that is clocked running with a sun dial can man the spacious Coors Field. Send him to a team that can play him at 1b.

by ScottAZ on Jan 3, 2006 12:43 AM EST reply actions