Rank these 4 SP prospects

by soxkid on Jun 21, 2009 5:43 PM EDT

I'd like to know what everyone thinks of these 4 guys in terms of upside + likelihood of reaching it.

1. Mauricio Robles - LHP Tigers: Robles has a mid 90s fastball and a plus curve with developing control. Seems to me like he has some serious top of the rotation potential.

2. Cody Scarpetta - RHP Brewers: Scarpetta is build like a horse at 6'3/240 lbs. I've read he has a low-mid 90s power sinker, a solid curve and a developing changeup. Seems like he could be a strong #3 in the majors.

3. Trevor Harden - RHP Diamondbacks: John talked about Harden as being a serious potential breakout candidate, due to a lot of ingredients for success including a nice 3 pitch mix. I've never really heard anyone talk about the kind of upside he really has though.

4. Alexander Perez - RHP Indians: One of the more surprising breakouts this year. He's got an above average fastball, a wipeout curve that's rated by BA as the best in the Indians system alongside De La Cruz, and an above average change. Seems like another top of the rotation upside guy.

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FWIW

I’d personally rank them:

1. Perez
2. Robles
3. Scarpetta
4. Harden

Anybody else?

by soxkid on Jun 21, 2009 9:37 PM EDT reply actions

Perez

I just think he is gonna be a stud…actaully all 4 of these guys dont get the pub they should

1. Perez
2. Harden
3. Robles
4. Scarpetta

by NYSOX on Jun 22, 2009 10:29 AM EDT reply actions

Harden

His strikeout rate has completely collapsed and he’s given up a ton of hits… never a recipe for success. Most seemed to think he was bound for the pen before the year and that looks more likely now.

by rdf8585 on Jun 22, 2009 2:57 PM EDT reply actions