Which young CF prospect would you rather have in your organization?

by hotshotschamp on Jun 22, 2009 7:39 PM EDT

1. Jared Mitchell- 1st round pick 2009 by the White sox. He has speed for days, looks to be a top of the order type hitter. Pretty good outfielder, can play the CF or corner spots.

2. Aaron Hicks- A little bit younger than Mitchell. He may have more "tools" better arm and probably more projection as a hitter, but not quite the speed of a Mitchell.

Which player do you build around if you can pick 1.

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Hicks, has proven he can hit with a wooden bat

plus he’s a switch hitter and Mitchell has bad baserunning instincts.

by Bravesin07 on Jun 22, 2009 7:41 PM EDT reply actions

Hicks

And it really isn’t that close. Mitchell is a bit too raw at this point for a college player to make me think he has the ceiling of Hicks.

by CoolCat23 on Jun 22, 2009 7:52 PM EDT reply actions

Hicks

has as much talent as any player in the minors

by smoooooth on Jun 22, 2009 8:32 PM EDT reply actions

Mitchell

Only because he has “speed for days.” What an awesome expression.

by valley on Jun 22, 2009 8:35 PM EDT reply actions

But so does Joey Gathright. By the way, I’m not even sure why this is a question. I do think Mitchell has upside, but not nearly as much with the bat. Would have been a better question if it was Everett Williams v Hicks- While Hicks would still win, Williams has the all-around upside to at least rival him if fulfilled…And yes Valley, I know you’re kidding…

by killa on Jun 22, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions

Hicks - pretty easily

by DeJay on Jun 23, 2009 11:30 AM EDT reply actions

Yep

This one isn’t close at all either. I like Mitchell, but he is as equally unproven and has nowhere near the potential of Hicks.

by guru4u on Jun 23, 2009 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Hicks

younger, and despite that, more polished.

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by harendaman365 on Jun 23, 2009 3:52 PM EDT reply actions

I'd also go with Hicks but

I must say that I don’t think the gap is as much as people seem to be saying. From scouting reports, they are roughly equal in terms of speed and power potential, with the primary difference being that Hicks is already polished in terms of plate control, while Mitchell has more work ahead of him. Much depends on how Mitchell does in professional ball, and how Hicks improves as he faces stronger competition, but I think both of them could be well-above average players, though I agree with the consensus that Hicks’ upside is a little higher and he is further along at a younger age

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by OldProspects on Jun 23, 2009 6:13 PM EDT reply actions

Going out on a ledge?

“Much depends on how Mitchell does in professional ball, and how Hicks improves as he faces stronger competition”

So for you, it basically comes down to which one of them plays better?

Intriguing.

by mrkupe on Jun 23, 2009 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions

Thank you

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by OldProspects on Jun 24, 2009 11:26 AM EDT up reply actions

Hard to say

This is really, really close. I think people are dramatically overestimating the difference (if there is one) in strike zone judgment . . .Mitchell has had 3 years of seeing much more complete pitchers than Hicks has seen. If Hicks were playing at a higher level of the minors I might be inclined to say that he has a clear advantage, but rookie ball and XST pitchers are guys who are pretty raw themselves. Their individual upsides might outweigh the average SEC arm, but they do not have comparable polish on their repertoires and command. Mitchell’s plate discipline is quite impressive already IMO, it’s obvious from watching him.

Naturally, Hicks is much more advanced relative to age . . .this shouldn’t surprise anybody as Mitchell has always dedicated plenty of time to football as well. But that doesn’t mean that Mitchell lacks a comparable ceiling.

by mrkupe on Jun 23, 2009 6:51 PM EDT reply actions

Hicks Easily

He is already a top prospect and the Twins will have a great OF combo with him & Revere plus if he struggles as an OF he can convert to pitcher and take his 97 MPH Fastball up to Minnesota

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by Gobroks on Jun 23, 2009 7:48 PM EDT reply actions

Hicks , no doubt about it.

I’ve heard his name more. He’s supposed to be good and stuff. Other things that contain no valid reasoning.

by PissedMick on Jun 24, 2009 10:58 AM EDT reply actions

+1

this is exactly how I feel on this site when I read half the comments. Pretty much 90% of the time I don’t know crap unless it’s about the Twins so I won’t comment.

Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?

by halfchest on Jun 24, 2009 11:21 AM EDT up reply actions