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Who Are Your Sleepers?

Tony Gutierrez - AP

Texas Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler, who was a sleeper prospect back in 2003 before emerging as an elite one in 2004. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Last month I posted my list of Sleeper Alerts from the 2010 Baseball Prospect Book.


I'm interested in who YOUR favorite sleepers are for 2010. Who do you regard as sleepers, and why? Please note that anyone who shows up on a top 100 prospect list isn't a sleeper. . .please don't say that Strasburg or Heyward are sleepers.

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hmmm

without giving away too many… ;-)

Jeff Kobernus 2B/Was
Andy Otero SP/ATL
Mychal Givens SS/BAL
Billy Hamilton SS/CIN
Chris Nelson 2B/SS / COL

by daveh33 on Mar 25, 2025 2:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Givens

I like Mychal … what makes you think he’s going to have a big year? And at what position?

by jnorman76 on Mar 26, 2025 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Chris Nelson

yes

baseball rules.

by doublestix on Mar 26, 2025 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

My guys

P Rafael Dolis (CHC)
OF Oswaldo Arcia (MIN)
OF Leandro Castro (PHI)
P Kenta Suda (SEA)
P Fabian Williamson (BOS)

by ThomasG on Mar 25, 2025 3:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Mine is Tyson Gillies. I watched him in the futures fame and idk how many players i’ve seen who are faster than him, also watch out for Craig Kimbrel(idk if he’s on the top 100 list)

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by atlantalove on Mar 25, 2025 3:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I heard one yahoo in Philly predict he’ll steal 100 bases this year and I laughed. Though frankly that might not be as far fetched as it initially struck me as being.

by Cormican on Mar 25, 2025 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I saw him too...

and I didn’t think he was THAT fast(although he was really fast), but he seemed like he is really smart on the bases.

by joegonzo on Mar 25, 2025 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I love Kimbrel’s stuff, but I don’t know if he can be a sleeper until he figures out where the strike zone is.

http://www.chop-n-change.com

by alexwithclass on Mar 26, 2025 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't know if they're really sleepers, but I like them to greatly improve their stock

Wilking Rodriguez
Jiwan James
Sebastian Valle
Chad Jenkins
Luke Bailey

And if he counts:
Matt Dominguez - I’m still not sure how the hell he missed both BA and BP’s top 100 but he seems way underrated if you go by those 2 lists.

by jar75 on Mar 25, 2025 3:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

sleepers / stock up guys

tommy joseph c sf
guillermo pimentel of sea
brandon jacobs of bos
madison younginer p bos
david renfroe ss bos
rymer liriano of sd
miguel velazquez of tex
roman mendez p bos
dae eun rhee p chc
richard alvarez p tex
robinson lopez p atl
daniel fields ss det
donnie veal p pit
zach vonrosenburg p pit
trayce thompson of chw
jonathan singleton 1b phi

by rdf8585 on Mar 25, 2025 3:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Singleton

Do you know how I can follow Singleton? Any sites or tweeters out there with updates?

Play ball!

by tmannino on Mar 25, 2025 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

depends where he ends up starting the season. If he makes it to the Sally this year, the Lakewood Blueclaws generally do a pretty good job with game updates and such. phuturephillies.com is a good Phillies minor league blog for major updates and analysis.

by Cormican on Mar 25, 2025 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I use firstinning.com

It’s not the most user-friendly site, but once you get all of the people who you’re tracking registered, you can see their production every day

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by OldProspects on Mar 25, 2025 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Donnie Veal

At 26 he’s bordering more of failed prospect than sleeper

by napes22 on Mar 25, 2025 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

-1

by gogotabata on Mar 25, 2025 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If you saw...

his AFL you wouldn’t be saying that. He dominated and those that seen him in person had really good things to say.

by joegonzo on Mar 25, 2025 5:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was -1ing

calling Veal a failed prospect just because of his age . . . I’m agreeing with you. No reason to stop paying attention to guys because they don’t breakthrough at 23 or 24 . . .

by gogotabata on Mar 26, 2025 10:27 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Clarification on Veal

I wasn’t referring to him as a failed prospect due to his age. He still can’t find the strike zone after many years in baseball now. Some people just can’t be taught control. At age 26 I think it’s less likely that he would be able to turn it around, therefore I don’t think you can consider him a sleeper.

by napes22 on Mar 26, 2025 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fields

Daniel Fields is a center fielder now.

by SBcaptain2 on Mar 25, 2025 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is that a done deal?

Do you have a link?

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by alskor on Mar 25, 2025 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Per Nick Underhill

Link.

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by demondeaconsbaseball on Mar 26, 2025 11:56 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks

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by alskor on Mar 26, 2025 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sawyer Carroll
Everett Williams
Luke Bailey
Chad Jenkins
Jason McEachern
Jermile Weeks
Jeff Malm
Christian Bethancourt
Michael Main
Slade Heathcott
Carlos Triunfel

by Ophidian on Mar 25, 2025 3:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Can Triunfel be considered a sleeper pick?

Although he wasn’t on BA or BP lists, he was the year before.

by russak on Mar 26, 2025 1:13 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

My impression is that people have given up on him

This would be more in the vein of a post-hype sleeper… even heading into last year a lot of prospect people seemed pretty down on him. I remember it sounding like he’d done a decent bit of growing up while doing his rehab.

by Ophidian on Mar 26, 2025 10:02 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can we please agree...

Not only should we exclude top 100 guys but former 1st round picks?

by pffriberg on Mar 25, 2025 3:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

whats wrong with former 1st round picks?

a lot of them are seemingly failures, by injury or simply not performing to their abilities… and they usually make the best sleepers, because they are forgotten but still have that top-tier talent. a bunch of guys fall into this category… Brad Lincoln, Nelson like i already mentioned, Sergio Santos [now as a pitcher]

by daveh33 on Mar 25, 2025 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I say no...

to first round picks. Some could still be sleepers like Lincoln.

by joegonzo on Mar 25, 2025 5:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Devin Mesoraco

is one of my sleeper picks for this year

by gogotabata on Mar 26, 2025 10:28 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Padres:

above poster put Carroll & Williams,

Lance Zawadzki (SS/2B) he doesn’t have 5 plus-plus tools, but isn’t missing on any tool… Strongest IF arm in the system, decent/solid power, might not have the best contact-ability, has some patience, and can play 2B, SS, & 3B…

by pffriberg on Mar 25, 2025 3:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Here:

1) Starling Marte
2) Angel Morales
3) John Lamb
4) Madison Younginer
5) Roman Mendez

Brett Anderson is the Truth. Brett Anderson is divine presence. Brett Anderson is eternal life. Brett Anderson is within you. Brett Anderson is here. Brett Anderson is Now.

by Frederick0220 on Mar 25, 2025 4:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

what do you think

starling marte can turn into

by rdf8585 on Mar 25, 2025 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hmmm...

Grady Sizemore type player. He is REALLY raw though.

by joegonzo on Mar 25, 2025 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

His sheer "tools" match up with the best of them.

I agree with Joey G.

Something like a well-rounded CF if all turns out for the best.

Brett Anderson is the Truth. Brett Anderson is divine presence. Brett Anderson is eternal life. Brett Anderson is within you. Brett Anderson is here. Brett Anderson is Now.

by Frederick0220 on Mar 25, 2025 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jared Cosart- Technically, several people ranked him in the Phillies Top 10, so sleeper is a pretty loose term for me here.

Aaron Altherr

Sean Henry- partly that I like his skills, partly that he’s a nice guy, partly that I think the Reds AA team will be thinner offensively than it was last year, so he’ll get every chance to shine and play a key role.

by Cormican on Mar 25, 2025 4:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sleepers

Ryan Strieby (1st/OF)
Domingo Santana (OF)
Zawadski (SS)
Robbie Ross (SP)

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by Jgaztambide on Mar 25, 2025 4:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Mine

C: Devin Mesoraco (Cin)
1B: Josh Phegley (ChW)
2B: Nick Noonan (SF)
3B: Chris Dominguez (SF)
SS: Daniel Fields (Det)
OF: Domingo Santana (Phi)
OF: Johermyn Chavez (Sea)
OF: Yorman Rodriguez (Cin)
DH: Rich Poythress (Sea)

P: Rex Brothers (Col)
P: Garrett Gould (LAD)
P: Madison Younginer (Bos)
P: Ben Tootle (Min)
P: Ryan Berry (Bal)

by Havok1517 on Mar 25, 2025 4:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I second Gould.

Kyle Lobstein and Allen Webster, too.

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by Frederick0220 on Mar 25, 2025 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I really like Anthony Capra (Oak)

Go A's!!!

by stephanc101 on Mar 25, 2025 4:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes Capra

65 changeup, figured something out and started to dominate in the second half last year. As for hitters in the A’s system, Eric Sogard is what I’d call a true sleeper. His numbers were hurt bad by San Antonio. I think he’ll show a lot more pop at Sacto, he takes a good amount of walks, and almost never strikes out (walks more than strikeouts). He’s not a stud, but he’s a good useful player (could see something like .290/.370/.440 at Sacto). The glove is the problem with him, but the A’s know how to teach that up. I’m not predicting this, but it wouldn’t surprise me if he’s more productive at AAA than Cardenas, and ends up as the placeholder at 2B for the big league team between Ellis and J.Weeks.

by AgitationStation on Mar 26, 2025 5:36 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

5 Braves

Andy Otero - LHSP, At only 5’9" he’s a very stocky kid that has drawn comparisons to a young Mike Hampton(due to his athleticism and bulldog mentality, not the injuries).

Adam Milligan - OF, He’s been showing off his opposite field power this spring, if he can build off his great season last year he’ll move up on everyone’s radar.

Robinson Lopez - RHSP, My sleeper pick last season as well, love his stuff.

Eduardo Salcedo - SS, He been getting rave reviews from everyone this spring. Granted it’s only in mL spring games but something is encouraging instead of just seeing the YouTube videos.

Caleb Brewer - RHSP, This kid is a real unknown by most here but he has pretty good stuff and could really open eyes this season.

by Jay212033 on Mar 25, 2025 5:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Brewer...

is a really good sleeper.

by joegonzo on Mar 25, 2025 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sigh ...

I wish Cody Johnson would put it together, and not have a 3.5:1 K/BB …

by jnorman76 on Mar 26, 2025 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Matt Antonelli

Hitting well in spring, outside shot at 2B job.

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by Preston Barclay on Mar 25, 2025 5:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Mine...

Starling Marte
Fautino De Los Santos
Yorman Rodriguez
Jeff Inman(potential first round pick but he got hurt. Then got better and his sick stuff returned)
Luke Bailey(slight man-crush on him)

by joegonzo on Mar 25, 2025 5:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

5 Cubs

OF Dong-Yub Kim - 6 figure signing out of South Korea last year, showed promise as a potential 5 tool OF down the road. A long way off, but a strong enough showing in short season ball would get people talking about him.

LHP Austin Kirk - Needs to brush up on his secondary stuff, but he has a very good FB. Floor seems to be left handed setup man, ceiling seems to be middle of the rotation starter.

RHP Ryan Searle - Fascinating numbers down at Daytona, especially considering ARL. Sinker is fantastic and secondary stuff could be halfway decent. Needs to work on attitude.

IF Junior Lake - Repeating Peoria wouldn’t hurt, especially if he cuts down on the Ks and errors. One of the highest ceiling prospects in the system, but he might never see AA.

RHP Esmailin Caridad - I like his chances in the Cubs’ bullpen filling in for Angel Guzman.

by Outshined_One on Mar 25, 2025 6:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sleeper or breakout?

Nick Weglarz

Not exactly a sleeper, maybe more of a breakout candidate but it looks like he’s been knocked off of top 100 lists because of a terribly unlucky season (BABIP .245 after being .341 and .319 in the two previous seasons). He has some power and a ton of patience and was only 21 in AA last year.

by i r noobie on Mar 25, 2025 6:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Love Weglarz

I have my concerns (injury, contact) but I think his secondary skills are just incredible, and at a young age, from a guy who didn’t play as much baseball as most other prospects when he was growing up

This will be a critical year for Weglarz, I think. Everyone knows he’s patient and he has great raw power, but can he do those things while maintaining a healthy batting average? My gut says yes (his average was good up until he got hurt last year)

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by Jgaztambide on Mar 25, 2025 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Weglarz

Is pretty amazing.

I have absolute confidence he’ll become an impact bat in the majors, assuming he can stay healthy. That, of course, is a pretty big question…

by oplaid on Mar 25, 2025 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I could come up with at least twenty Pirates...

for sleeper picks. Their system could turn really good soon with all of the tools players they have. Here are most of them:

Jeff Inman RHP
Brock Holt SS-2B
Jarek Cunningham SS-2B
Zach Von Rosenberg RHP
Victor Black RHP
Evan Chambers CF
Jorge Bishop SS-2B
Starling Marte CF
Hunter Strickland RHP
Trent Stevenson RHP
Nate Baker LHP
Colton Cain LHP
Rogelios Noris RF
Wesley Freeman OF
Robbie Grossman OF
Excardio Cayonez OF
Justin Wilson LHP
Brooks Pounders RHP
Brett Lorin RHP
Zach Dodson LHP
Quinton Miller RHP

At least 5 of these guys should break out this year.

by joegonzo on Mar 25, 2025 6:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yankees

1) David Adams-Double A will be the year for him to be top 100 or utility player.
2) Corban Joseph-Even though he will only play A+, his name is already known and is currently bordeline top 10 for 2nd basemen. Next year could be a lot closer to top 5 like Adams.
3) David Phelps-Not often talked about because he is just a pitcher, but will be A+/AA next year. He was absolutely ridiculous in the Sally League moving himself to organizational top 20 from about top 50 or 60.

Other names to watch though I don’t feel like writing about: Slade Heathcott (top 50?), JR Murphy (borderline top 100?), Bryan Mitchell/Jose Ramirez (either of these guys could be at the back of a top 100, but I don’t think both will), Adam Warren (borderline top 100), Sean Black (common honorable mention), DeAngelo Mack (possible top 150), Jose Pirela (possible top 175), Kyle Perkins[Australian Catcher-(possible top 200)], Abe Almonte (borderline top 200)

Watch out for Andrew Brackman without getting hopes up.

by sjkqw on Mar 25, 2025 6:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Adams

Yeah, I think he would have be my sleeper choice, outside of Niewenhuis if he still counts. Clayton Tanner as a potential lefty reliever type. And Zawadski.

by wobatus on Mar 26, 2025 10:56 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

2 Rangers pitchers.

Matt Thompson and Jacob Brigham.

by NoNameOnCard on Mar 25, 2025 6:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Mets

There are some “hyped” sleepers like Kyle Allen and Jeurys Familia here, so I’ll skip over those guys and give a few deeper ones:

1) Zach Lutz, 3B - Already going to be 23 and just starting his Double-A campaign, but held back by injuries. Nothing major in 2009 though, and solid offensive skillset with good plate discipline and power to go with average to above average third base defense. Numbers obscured a bit by the FSL, but he was among the league leaders in many offensive categories. Not a future star, but a useful player who will probably have to find another organization if he ever wants a shot in the majors at this point. Still, could put up some good numbers in Double-A this year. Either way, the Mets are pretty covered ahead of him at 3B and he’d probably never be much more than Murphy will at 1B, so he could eventually wind up trade or Rule V bait.

2) Robert Carson, LHP - Big lefty with a lively sinker. Doesn’t miss many bats, but good command, solid velocity, and 56.7% career GB%. Might not give up a home run all year in the FSL this year at 21.

3) Brant Rustich, RHP - Another case of injuries holding a player back, Rustich’s medical chart is ugly, but his stuff has always been great. The Mets need to stop trying to make him a starter and just leave him in the pen, if his stuff has still managed to hold up this year and he stays healthy, could be a fast comer.

4) Eric Niesen, LHP - Another lefty with a life arm, this time more of a strikeout type with some command issues. Building himself a nice little floor as a reliever, and has mid-rotation SP potential if his command improves.

5) Carlos Guzman, RF - Like Lutz, solid offensive profile, but going to be 23 in Double-A. Nothing special defensively, but being a Brooklyn native and an outfield prospect in the Mets system gets you bonus points.

6) Aderlin Rodriguez, 3B - One of Omar’s bonus babies whose yet to get a lot of hype. Only played a handful of GCL games so far (I think he got hurt), hit okay, looked raw defensively. Could be another Jefry Marte like lotto ticket type.

7) Jordany Valdespin - Middle infielder with solid tools and some offensive potential. Kind of tough to get a read on, and certainly not on the Mets fast-track plan, but perhaps worth paying attention to.

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by Mark Himmelstein on Mar 25, 2025 6:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nieuwenhuis/Familia

Maybe they don’t count as sleepers any more. Or even Reuben Tejada. You have some nice deep sleepers there.

by wobatus on Mar 26, 2025 10:54 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Top 100 Prospects this time next year:

Jonathan Singleton 1B
Nolan Arenado 3B
Kyle Bellows 3B (Super-sleeper)
Delta Cleary OF
James Jones OF
Cody Rogers OF (Desmond Jackson-lite)
T.J. House P
Allen Webster P
Cameron Coffey P
Jarred Cosart P
Brooks Hall P (Super-sleeper)

by another know it all on Mar 25, 2025 6:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

+1

Agree with Singleton, Jones and House

5 MORE YEARS OF FELIX!

by Marinerfanjake on Mar 25, 2025 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rogers

Desmond Jennings or Austin Jackson or both?!?!? ;)

by jnorman76 on Mar 26, 2025 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

desmond jennings… definitely not austin jackson.

by another know it all on Mar 26, 2025 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rangers

Miguel Velazquez
Jorge Alfaro
Jake Brigham
Michael Kirkman
Joe Wieland

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by Kinslerhomer on Mar 25, 2025 6:44 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

Carlos Melo

I don’t expect too much from him this year, but I could see him being a big sleeper in 2011.

I’m right there with you KH on all those guys. I’d leave off Kirkman if any of them, but I agree.

by Rossome on Mar 26, 2025 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Robbie Ross and Robbie Erlin

both are capable of putting up great years.

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by blalock84 on Mar 27, 2025 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Orioles

Oliver Drake, RHP
Jake Cowan, RHP

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by ravensfan3 on Mar 25, 2025 7:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I haven’t looked through, but here’s a bunch of names I’ll throw out.
John Hester - Older catcher, but has shown tons of power in the minors. I think he’ll be what Montero was before he replaced Snyder.
Drake Britton - Young, hard throwing lefty coming back from TJ surgery and is already hitting 97 again. Hard slider and solid changeup potential as well.
Rafael Dolis -Ex catcher now pitching, sitting in the mid 90’s and touching 100 with two potentially plus secondary pitches. Needs to throw strikes.
Santos Rodriguez - i LOVE this guy. 6’6’’ 185 lb lefty that sits mid 90s and touches 97. Huge K rate everywhere he’s gone, even though he hasn’t been young for his age. Slider could be an out pitch. Future dominating closer.
Nate Jones - Another White Sox relief prospect, also having closer potential. High 90s fast ball and a nasty curve at times. Control was a big issue, but looked much better this year. Still has room to add strength on his 6’5’’, 190lb frame.
Carlos Rivero - In my opinion, he actually improved last year. Struck out much less than ever before, walk rate went up, fielding percentage at SHORT went up a good amount. He also didn’t show that much less power. Struggles were mostly average.
Abner Abreu - Showing huge power as a young Dominican, already had success at low A at age 19. Has plenty of room to put on strength.
Jordan Pacheco - Older guy, but won the Sally MVP in his first season as catcher. Struck out in less than 10% of his at bats, with good power.
Shane Lindsay - Another older guy, used to be a top prospect but tore his labrum. Still has his high 90’s fastball and great K rate.
Avisail Garcia - Hit .264 for Detroit’s low A team. Doesn’t impress you? How about that he’s 6’4’’ 210 lbs, had plus speed, plus arm strength, and good raw power. Stilll no? He was 18.
Brayan Villarreal - Mid 90s fast ball, best slider in the Tigers system, and good command. Performed well in every aspect of the game in Low A. Is a little small and a little old for the level.
Marcell Ozuna - Compared to Vlad Guerrero in BA. Led the GCL in doubles at 18, with great bat speed and plus speed/arm as well.
Will Smith - I’m still high on him. His pinpoint control, good stuff, and great frame along with his youth allows for a breakout seasonn ahead.
Nate Eovaldi - More of a posthype sleeper. Was top ten last year, and has done nothing to lower his stock. Except not live up to the hype.
Adrian Salcedo - I could write so much about this guy. 6’4’’ 175 and still needs to fill out. Already throws 90-95 and could add another two-three MPH. Plus curveball at times and solid changeup. Amazing control, as seen with a 58-3 K-bb Ratio. Was only 18.

I don’t feel like writing up summaries for a lot of other people, so here’s names. If you want scouting reports you can tell me.
Oswaldo Arcia
Daniel Santana
Adam Reifer
Rymer Liriano
Cameron Lamb
Edward Concepcion
Julio Morban
Jeff Malm
Jason McEachern
Kevin James
Scott Gorgon
K.C. Hobson

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by cwhitman412 on Mar 25, 2025 7:55 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

Agree hard on Salcedo

I see 92-94 with plus curve and above average change along with a durable body and ridiculous control and command of the fastball.

by Navi's_Navy on Mar 25, 2025 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Xavier Avery
Brad Suttle
Gabriel Noriega

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by James F on Mar 25, 2025 10:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

two guys Im curious to see what they do this year

Are Allen Webster(pitcher, 18th round pick. Put it together last season and could be a TOR prospect by next year) and Kyle Russell. Russell dominated A+ ball, but was 23. He has power, defense, speed, but strikeouts a ton(and I mean A TON!). Amazing potential, but very easily could fail if he doesnt cut down the Ks…

by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Mar 25, 2025 10:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I would not be shocked to see Webster a top 75 guy next year.

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by alskor on Mar 26, 2025 1:33 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tom Boleska P Pirates

Good Stuff and make-up, just needs to stay healthy.

by Dbullsfan on Mar 26, 2025 2:50 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

wow...

he is a super sleeper. Forgot about him but he does have potential.

by joegonzo on Mar 26, 2025 7:01 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dan Duffy and Greg Desme

…wait, what??

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by harendaman365 on Mar 26, 2025 9:03 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Angels

Post hype guys who could “put it all together”
Luis Jimenez
Jeremy Moore
Ryan Mount
Josh Blanco

“Anything could happen” guys in rookie ball
Travis Witherspoon
Dan Reynolds
Eduardo Soto

by rghan on Mar 26, 2025 1:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

brad hand

by Fishfan79 on Mar 26, 2025 11:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Giants

Cameron Lamb-RHP
Matt Graham-RHP
Jose Casilla-RHP
Eric Surkamp-LHP
Aaron King-LHP
Ydwin Villegas-SS
Julio Izturis-2B
Ed Concepcion-RHP
Hector Sanchez-C
Drew Biery-3B

Adopted Giant: Mike Krukow.
Grab Some Pine, Meat
Kevin Frandsen: Better than any SS on the Giants roster
Hoping for BowkerMania to hit AT&T; Park in 2010

by Gobroks on Mar 27, 2025 3:04 AM EDT via mobile reply actions   0 recs

Padres

Lance Zawadzki, SS. Nice to see he’s turning some heads in here.
Cory Luebke, LHP. I think he’s a C that will pitch like a B, Like Matt LeBlanc will.
Brad Bach, RHP 33 saves in Fort Wayne Tin Caps 100 win season.
Drew Cumberland, SS, Needs to iron out the throw to delete the accidental cutter.
Matt Antonelli 2B, I think he’s gong to rebound. He got rid of a leg kick in his swing that was screwing him up. Great natural power.
Chris Denorfia OF, Yeah, THAT Chris Denorfia, having a nice spring, will have a tough time beating out Cunningham, Carroll, Williams for the next OF slot on the Padres.

"Never have a motto, that's what I always say" - Me

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