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My Top 10 Orioles List

I just don't have enough patience to sit down and do a top 100 prospect list and appreciate all those that have done one. I do however have enough patience to complete an O's list since I seem to follow their minor league teams almost as religiously as the big club. I excluded OF Xavier Avery, as he may still be a prospect, but he has had an extended time in the bigs. He'd be 6th if I had him on the list. Anyway without further adieu...

1. Dylan Matthew Bundy- Grade A: I really don't need to explain this one that much. Instead I will let the facts and stats speak for him. 6-3 1.59 ERA, 79.0 IP 46 H 17 BB/96 K's after being drafted #4 overall out of high school. Scouting reports grade him as a future ace that has flashed a plus fastball, plus curveball, and above average change-up. The most impressive part is that he hasn't used his best pitch all year, a devastating cutter, all year which will give him three plus pitches with a fourth above average.

ETA: May 2013 with a >10% chance at a September call-up.

2. Manny Machado- Grade A: Despite posting only average numbers in AA(.253/.338/.403, 9 HR 54 RBI's 13 SB, 44/69 BB/K) his scouting reports remain excellent and he is still only (a very young) 20. Manny's defense has been solid, yet not spectacular, but by all accounts he will remain at SS when he reaches Baltimore. Drafted 3rd overall in 2010 he has lived up to his hype quite well thus far. Hits lefties much better than righties(only .673 OPS vs Righties compared with .913 OPS vs Lefties) which is the last things he needs to work on before the O's think about calling him up. Still projects as a future star SS who, if more power develops, can be a future superstar.

ETA: June/July 2013 with a 25% chance at a September call up

3. Kevin Gausman- Grade B+: Drafted 4th overall this past summer. Set to make his pro debut Monday. In college flashed a plus fastball that tops out at 98 and sits 93-95 to go along with a plus change-up with incredible movement. His lack of a consistent breaking ball is his main drawback but the O's director of player development, Rick Peterson, said pre-draft that he develops a pitcher in the order of 1)Fastball command 2)Good change-up 3) great breaking ball, so by all accounts, he got the perfect gift in Gausman.

ETA: August 2014

4. Jonathan Schoop- Grade B: Signed as a free agent out of Curacao in 2009. Struggled some this season after putting together three good seasons prior. Still only 20 in AA so there isn't panic yet. Scouting reports solid but not great as his main flaw is his inability to lay off the low and away breaking ball. Hitting .245/.308/.391 12 HR 44 RBI but an unspectacular 30/78 K/BB rate. Has shown glimpses of tremendous talent but is streaky. Versatile fielder as he has split time at SS and 2nd drawing rave reviews defensively at both.

ETA: September 2013

5. Nicky Delmonico- Grade B: Borderline B-. Drafted in the 6th round in 2011 out of high school. Signed for well over slot as the draft day consensus was that he'd be going to college. Was on many top 100 lists on draft day. So far this year in Low A Delmarva this year .248/.352/.412 With 11 HR 54 RBI 47/73 BB/K. Not getting a ton of hits but drawing a lot of walks, displaying decent power, and has 8 SB and only 1 CS. His main flaw is that he doesn't have a real position. Was drafted as a catcher but he quickly switched over to 2B, but has gotten mixed reviews and 1B may be his only option, and that is not ideal. Tremendous upside though.

ETA: May 2015

6. LJ Hoses- Grade B: Drafted in the 3rd round out of HS in 2008. Where ever he's been he's always displayed a good batting high and a solid average. Does not have a set position as he has played everywhere in his minor league career but in Baltimore he would most likely be a LFer. Decent speed, great batting eye, can hit for average, but has very lackluster power. At best is a 7-10 HR guy in the bigs but has the potential for a .270 hitter with 25 doubles which makes him fairly valuable for the future.

ETA: August/September 2012

7. Brandon Kline- Grade B-: Drafted in the2nd round in 2012. Was a closer at UVA which brought skepticism on whether or not it was smart to draft a closer in the 2nd round. Baltimore quickly fired back saying that he'd be brought up a starter. Has a solid fastball with good movement that sits 91-93 and a decent curve that can be dominant at times, but is not nearly consistent enough. Had good command in college so that will help him throughout his development. Considering Rick Peterson's love for a solid change-up, that will most likely be his third pitch he'll earn, but Kline is going to require more time than the traditional college guy to develop. High risk high reward guy.

ETA: July 2014 for a starter, September 2013 for a relief.

8. Eduardo Rodriguez- Grade C+- Signed as a NDFA in 2009. Has put up fantastic numbers in every league he's been in but hasn't be dominant. Doesn't K a lot, and doesn't offer a whole lot of projection so that harms his value but there is no denying he has talent and knows how to win. 6'2'' Lefty that throws a low 90's fastball with a solid change but a below average curve. If he devlops his curve more he could improve his K rates and his prospect value. Oh and he's still 19.

ETA: 2015

9. Adrian Marin- Grade C+- Borderline B-. Drafted in the 3rd round in 2012 out of HS. Another HS SS from Florida but not on Machado's level obviously. Marin is 5'11' 165 right hander with a great batting high, great speed, and a great glove. So far in his first taste of pro ball he is batting .250/.298/.328 so while it's not great it is also important to remember that he is a 18 y/o three months removed from high school pitching so his stats this year are irrelevant in prospect evaluation unless he dominates. Has immense potential but is very high risk.

ETA: 2016

10. Glynn Davis- Grade C- Borderline C+. Davis is a feel good story. Star player at community college that was signed by the local team. He however has shown skill that you would not expect a former community college player to have. Still only 20 he posted a .260/.348/.311 line in low A so he wasn't dominating but he surpassed expectations. Promoted to A+ and has only played 10 games but his potential has made him a legit prospect. Standing at 6'3'' he has the body of a power hitter but he only weighs 170 which can explain his lack of power. If he fills out his frame the power will come and come in bunches which could make him a big leaguer. His talent comes with a lot "ifs" but he has fallen on his face yet, so why expect him to do so now?

ETA: Mid 2015

If you have any questions please comment below. I'm not a scout, I'm not perfect so I don't expect my list to be either.

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