Top Prospect Debate

by barlow078 on Jul 11, 2008 5:25 PM EDT

I have just read the newly updated Prospect lists, both on Rotowire and on Baseball America. It is very interesting to me to view the differing opinions on players.

On Rotowire, John has C Matt Wieters has his #1 prospect, while Baseball America has SP Clayton Kershaw as their #1 prospect.

Both are very fine players with a ton of upside, obviously... but of the two, which do you guys think will have the better/best Major League career?

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Mat Gamel

by fartballs on Jul 11, 2008 5:27 PM EDT reply actions

Funny.

Neglectful father of David Quinowski

by marcello on Jul 11, 2008 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions

could someone post the rotowire list?

by UrRoleModel on Jul 11, 2008 5:36 PM EDT reply actions

its a pay site...

but email me at aliensniper101@yahoo.com and I can provide you with a small sample (if you want).

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by koolkerns101 on Jul 11, 2008 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions

Wieters

TINSTAPP lolz

Hey fish, leave those kids alone!

by The Congo Hammer on Jul 11, 2008 7:30 PM EDT reply actions

but catchers have little success as well

pitchers and catchers are so unpredictable…this is why its so tough…arghh

#269

by mrmetaa on Jul 11, 2008 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions

kershaw

Weiters is great but Kershaw has pitched well in the bigs at 20. Nod has to go to him.

Weiters and Price have to be 2 and 2A..havent seen the lists though

anyone know where Feliz and Fowler ended up on the BA list?

by jsmall404 on Jul 11, 2008 8:31 PM EDT reply actions

shooter hunt baby!

2 pro starts.

1. 3 innings,0 hits, 0 walks, 0 er, 6 k’s.

2. 5 innings, 0 hits, 2 walks, 0 er, 10 k’s.

Overall 8 innings, 0 hits, 2 walks, 16 k’s, 0 er

You can’t stop the shooter this much is true!

by hotshotschamp on Jul 11, 2008 10:24 PM EDT reply actions

Kershaw

I love Weiters but Kershaw is the best pitching prospect since Felix.

"When a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by this sign, that the dunces are all in confederacy against him."
-Jonathan Swift

by King Billy Royal on Jul 11, 2008 11:02 PM EDT reply actions

Thanks

Thanks for your comments guys, those that chose to tackle this debate.

As for the BA list for Feliz and Fowler:

12. Neftali Feliz- 2.69/11.6/3.0 (AA) Truly special fastball was too much for Low A batters to handle

15. Dexter Folwer- .330/.409/.517 (AA) Free from injury, switch-hitter has started driving the ball

by barlow078 on Jul 11, 2008 11:55 PM EDT reply actions

Kershaw vs Joba

Who has a higher ceiling?

If you were a GM, who would u pick?

by barlow078 on Jul 12, 2008 12:04 AM EDT reply actions

Kershaw

If I needed to win now I would take Joba. Otherwise, I would take Kershaw as I believe he has a higher ceiling.

"When a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by this sign, that the dunces are all in confederacy against him."
-Jonathan Swift

by King Billy Royal on Jul 12, 2008 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions

Rk. Player, Age, Team Stats (Level) In Brief
1. Clayton Kershaw, lhp, 20, Dodgers 2.37/9.3/3.1 (AA) A bit wild in big leagues, but still has two elite pitches and ideal build
2. David Price, lhp, 22, Rays 1.68/9.2/2.4 (AA) Elbow injury limited him to nine starts, but he’s pitched as advertised
3. Matt Wieters, c, 22, Orioles .345/.448/.577 (AA) Power from both sides of plate, a good eye and plus defense to boot
4. Colby Rasmus, of, 21, Cardinals .249/.351/.401 (AAA) Has rebounded from brutal start, and remains on track for 2009
5. Jason Heyward, of, 19, Braves .340/.400/.497 (LoA) Prototypical corner outfield profile: big bat, good eye, solid glove
6. Cameron Maybin, of, 21, Marlins .265/.357/.461 (AA) Raw tools will play but pitch recognition needs refinement
7. Matt LaPorta, of, 23, Indians .288/.402/.576 (AA) Immense power bat acclimated quickly to Southern League

—BASEBALL AMERICA (SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED)

by Galt on Jul 12, 2008 2:56 AM EDT reply actions