5.) Allard
6.) Fried
7.) Soroka
10.) Weigel
12.) Acuna
13.) Riley
15.) Toussaint
5.) Allard
6.) Fried
7.) Soroka
10.) Weigel
12.) Acuna
13.) Riley
15.) Toussaint
Has there EVER been a statement and question a certain someone should absolutely never have made and asked publicly more than...
Kinda pathetic to see yourself as a message board knight in shining armor. How impotent does someone have to be in real life to resort to playing hero on a message board?
praeceps93 (10-02-2016)
Small wonder Rome won with that rotation. The large number of clubs in the SAL makes this list all the more impressive. This is a big deal!
Q&A involving the Braves:
Roger (Greenville, SC): Obviously this league was loaded, but what kept Acuna from ranking higher? I'd have him above Luis Alexander Basabe at 9 based on a better hit tool and raw power.
J.J. Cooper: You can make a case for Acuna higher, but he didn’t get much of a chance to show scouts/coaches what he can do. He barely got enough PAs to qualify thanks to a significant thumb injury. At this point, Basabe has significantly more track record, especially when it comes to productive power. Basabe has slugged .400+ and posted better isolated power numbers than Acuna has in their admittedly short careers. Both are interesting outfield prospects, but Acuna does get dinged a little because in a list that does take into account league context, he had an injury-plagued season.
Nick (Atlanta): If he can tap into some of his plus-plus raw power, how far up prospect lists do you expect to see (a healthy) Ronald Acuna rise? Also, thanks for great minor league coverage all season long.
J.J. Cooper: Oh if he is healthy all next year, he could fly up our rankings lists. There’s a ton of potential there, he just hasn’t had a chance to show it in games all that often yet.
Rich (Arlington, TX): Thank you for stopping by to chat J.J. What is your assessment of Ray-Patrick Didder? Is there anything there besides a strong arm in the outfield?
J.J. Cooper: Yes. Legit prospect of some sort. He is a plus runner and is a solid defender anywhere in the outfield. He is a table-setter as a hitter, but he gets on base because he likes to use himself as a human pin-cushion who takes plunk after plunk.
Ted (Charlotte): If Austin Riley had performed in the first half like he did in the second half, how would be have ranked?
J.J. Cooper: Not a ton different. He obviously was massively better in the second half, but the concerns that keeps him ranking where he did wouldn’t change much if he was as productive in the first half. The concerns with Riley revolve around his bat speed (which isn’t exceptional but also isn’t well below average), how his body holds up as he ages and the chance of his hit tool being above-average in the long term.
Steve (Kentucky): Was Anfernee Seymour given any consideration for Top 20?
J.J. Cooper: No. Not really. He can fly but right now that is it. He doesn’t get on base enough to take advantage of his speed and he hasn’t really found a defensive position.
Doc (ATL): Devan Watts and Corbin Clouse of Rome were both excellent after getting drafted in late rounds --- any significant impact here, or just a couple of dudes?
J.J. Cooper: Clouse might be a find. He’s 91-95 with a good breaking ball. There’s something there.
LINK: BASEBALL AMERICA
I want the four prospects considered better than Allard.
relievers never get recognized. Minter is way to low on Braves top 30 and the mention of Clouse and Watts is what I expected from an 'expert'. Not upset, just those guys need to keep doing what they have done.. both have a shot to be in ATL in the next year and a half..
7 out of the top 20 all Braves, how much better can you ask for?
JohnAdcox (10-02-2016)
Didder should have been there. He's turned the HBP into an offensive weapon.Originally Posted by depley
Last edited by 50PoundHead; 10-02-2016 at 02:14 PM.
I think Touki is way too low, but regardless, that is impressive.
I think Acuna/Touki/Fried will be big jumpers this next year..
1. Victor Robles, OF (Nationals)
2. Mitch Keller, RHP (Pirates)
3. Brendan Rogers, SS (Rockies)
4. Anderson Espinoza, RHP (Red Sox)
Four really good prospects. I'm a little surprised Rogers wasn't #1.
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