Under the Radar Prospects

by NovaO on Mar 28, 2008 2:08 PM EDT

I asked people for their underrated prospects about a week ago, but I was really going for underrated top prospects. Now, I want to ask people about under the radar prospects...prospects that are not seen on most top-10 lists, but stand a chance to make the leap into their organization's top-10 prospects this year.

A more detailed analysis is available at the link below:

www.baseball-intellect.com/Articles/mid-level-to-top-10.html

The Short Version:

1. Bobby Parnell (Mets) - inconsistent, needs better command, but he has made great strides the past couple years, has two MLB-quality pitches, and keeps the ball on the ground

2. Logan Morrison (Marlins) - solid production at a young age in a pitcher's league (Sally)

3. Zach Phillips - gets lost in the shuffle of young Ranger arms, but features a solid curveball and an average fastball...he looks like he could add more velocity down the road

4. Jose Martinez (Cardinals) - a SS that does a lot of things well, but nothing great...plate discipline needs work

5. David Hernandez (Orioles) - good stuff, good command, led the Carolina League in K%, but needs to keep the ball down a bit more

6. Dustin Richardson (Red Sox) - good stuff, aggressive mentality, likely will end up as a reliever at the big league level

7. Bobby Henson (Orioles) - raw, athletic, and put up good numbers in a pitcher's park at a young age...if he can stay at SS, his value greatly improves

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George Kontos

George Kontos of the Yankees has a good shot to get into the Top 10 if he improves his command

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by bobbymcnally on Mar 28, 2008 2:35 PM EDT reply actions

Jairo Heredia

Heredia is 17 and already throws a fastball at 91-92 with movement, along with a curveball and changeup

--http://yankeesfuture.wordpress.com Bobby Mcnally (alias) "Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve."--Napoleon Hall

by bobbymcnally on Mar 28, 2008 2:39 PM EDT reply actions

Cristian Santana

18yr old catcher in th the Rangers orginization,with above average speed and athleticism for his postion to go with being a advanced hitter for his age. Santana posted a line of .306/ .413 /.529 in rookie ball and low A last season.

Has a good arm and mechanics, but needs to refine his throwing accuacy and blocking skills behind the plate. As far as Catchers go, this kid could be a monster in a few years.

(Imagine that, another good C in the Texas system. Do they grow them or what)

by laxtonto on Mar 28, 2008 2:55 PM EDT reply actions

Dodgers

Andrew Lambo

The Dodgers won't win a playoff series until the Cool-a-Coo returns.

by mckeeno on Mar 28, 2008 2:57 PM EDT reply actions

yes

Definitely like him. I'm probably going to break him down at some point this year. I really liked his draft video.

www.baseball-intellect.com

by NovaO on Mar 29, 2008 12:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Kottaras

George Kottaras, the Red Sox AAA catcher, broke out last year after struggling most of the season in Pawtucket. He hit incredibly well in the 2nd half, and tore it up this spring. With Tek nearing the end of his above average days, Kottaras might well be a major league starting catcher by the middle of 2009...
JAS

by jasvlm on Mar 28, 2008 3:45 PM EDT reply actions