Prospects 1500 - Atlanta Braves Top 50

[ball4life32]

Tier 1

1. Mike Soroka, RHP
Age: 20 (8/4/97) Prev. Rank: 4
Highest level: MLB

Soroka shined in 5 starts over 25.2 IP for Atlanta. Soroka has good feel for his off-speed and is a bull dog on the mound. The FB has some life and he sequences his pitches extremely well for such a young guy. His command and SL/CH combo allow the FB to play up. He doesn’t boast the highest ceiling compared to others but he is the safest pick. He should stick in the middle of the Atlanta rotation for years. FV 60 – Low risk

2. Austin Riley, 3B
Age: 21 (4/2/97) Prev. Rank: 8
Highest level: AAA

Riley splashed onto the scene in the Arizona Fall League after dominating in AA. A notoriously slow starter, Riley transitioned 2017’s fall breakout into a hot start at AA. The power is 70 raw, 60 in-game. The hit tool is plagued by some swing and miss In AAA, despite a .298 average, Riley has struck out 30% of his at bats. He will shorten up and drive balls to RF with ease. I expect the strikeouts to come down as Riley adjusts. He is more athletic than people give him credit. Good footwork around the bag, soft hands, and a cannon should keep him at 3rd base through his prime years. FV 60 – Low risk

3. Cristian Pache, CF
Age: 19 (11/19/98) Prev. Rank: 13
Highest level: A+

Scouts and coaches rave about Pache’s work ethic and hustle. He has an athletic frame and will add strength and size without losing his speed. Pache is one of the few true 5-tool talents with his speed, defense, and arm being MLB ready and all graded 70+. He is the best defensive CF in the entire system. A scout told me that he would take Pache over Byron Buxton. High praise for a kid that has mostly flown under the radar. Pache’s power is coming. The swing change, athleticism, and bat speed all lead toward a future 25 HR hitter with a .280 average. FV 65 – moderate risk

4. Ian Anderson, RHP
Age: 20 (5/2/98) Prev. Rank: 6
Highest level: A+

Anderson has started to set himself apart from the other young guns in the organization. The Braves have taken it slower with him compared to other 20 year olds but Anderson may have the most upside. He has a projectable frame with 3 plus pitches. His FB sits 93-94 and touches 96. The curve is a hammer at 79 and his CH is firm with excellent arm action. FV 65 – High risk

5. Touki Toussaint, RHP
Age: 22 (6/20/96) Prev Rank: 12

Highest level: AAA

Toussaint may be the most volatile prospect in all of baseball. He has the stuff that screams “Top of the rotation” and the command that leads one to profile him as a pen piece. The upside is insanely high. Touki has a mid 90’s heater that he has recently backed off of in order to improve command. His curveball is a 12-6 hammer and his CH is firm. The command has improved in 2018 as have the results. Despite the risk, Touki’s stuff should put him in Atlanta by the end of 2018. He could provide the Atlanta pen with quality innings right now as Chad Green type but his true value lies in the rotation. FV 65 – Extreme risk

6. William Contreras, C
Age: 20 (12/24/97) Prev. Rank: 20
Highest Level: A

Contreras is a plus defender with a 60+ arm and quick release. He has a strong, athletic build and profiles as a two-way catcher. The bat speed is electric. He is patient at the plate but will expand occasionally. Contreras has plus power and a good feel for the barrel. His swing is balanced with a pull approach. FV 55 – Moderate risk

7. Drew Waters, CF
Age: 19 (12/30/98) Prev. Rank: 15
Highest Level: A

Waters is one of the most dynamic players in A ball. A switch-hitter, Waters has a short swing with plus bat speed. The swing does get long at times and he will expand the zone. There is some swing and miss and pitch recognition that Waters will need to improve on. He is a plus defender with a strong arm. He is a 5 tool talent with an athletic build. Like Pache, the body and profile have room to grow without losing any of the speed and quickness. FV 55- Low risk

Tier 2:

8. Kolby Allard

9. Kyle Wright

10. Bryse Wilson

11. Max Fried

12. Luiz Gohara

13. Joey Wentz

14. Kyle Muller

http://prospects1500.com/top-50-list...0-prospects-2/

[Hudson2]

Our system is loaded. Only thing I disagree with is Wright being so low.

[PurpleBrave]

People have soured on gohara

[Acuña’s Bat Flip]

My main man Contreras knocking on the door of the Top 5! Last season when I did the Minor League threads on the Braves Scout, 24/7 (whatever it is now) website people were down on him as nothing but organizational depth if that.

[GeorgiaGirl]

My main man Contreras knocking on the door of the Top 5! Last season when I did the Minor League threads on the Braves Scout, 24/7 (whatever it is now) people were down on him as nothing but organizational depth if that.

Not really something I get. Even before this year a few people were saying he might be the best catcher in the system...he might be fairly similar to his older brother with a bit more power.

[Enscheff]

This just goes to show that anyone with internet access is a button click away from publishing a prospect list.

[PurpleBrave]

This appears to be a fantasy site. Rankings are probably intended to be by potential fantasy value. Still, not the first or second I’ve seen to drop gohara. The shoulder injury has done little to scare people from soroka.

[Carp]

This just goes to show that anyone with internet access is a button click away from publishing a prospect list.

Yeah I don't get how they assign their FV.

[thewupk]

Wright is not our 9th best prospect. Soroka is certainly not low risk with his injury now.

[Tapate50]

This just goes to show that anyone with internet access is a button click away from publishing a prospect list.

Well, yeah. Welcome to the internet?

[clvclv]

This just goes to show that anyone with internet access is a button click away from publishing a prospect list.

Says the self-proclaimed "Internet Genius" at 4 in the morning.

Shocking.

[UNCBlue012]

This appears to be a fantasy site. Rankings are probably intended to be by potential fantasy value. Still, not the first or second I’ve seen to drop gohara. The shoulder injury has done little to scare people from soroka.

he’s just so damn safe. There’s obvious fear there, but the guy is as solid as it gets.

[Enscheff]

Says the self-proclaimed "Internet Genius" at 4 in the morning.

Shocking.

Do you think there is only 1 time zone on the planet? Derrrrrrppppp!

[GeorgiaGirl]

lol, this guy isn't one of the big guns, but it's not like he decided to just roll out of bed and make a prospect list. He does prospect evaluations for all teams.

[clvclv]

Do you think there is only 1 time zone on the planet? Derrrrrrppppp!

You obviously were hanging out and chatting with all your friends - run out of porn???

[bravesfanMatt]

You obviously were hanging out and chatting with all your friends - run out of porn???

I am not trying to be mean. But you have some of the weirdest posts. Like where did that even come from. And is it even possible to run out of porn. That last question is for a friend btw.

[BeanieAntics]

I am not trying to be mean. But you have some of the weirdest posts. Like where did that even come from. And is it even possible to run out of porn. That last question is for a friend btw.

Lol this post is A+

[Enscheff]

I am not trying to be mean. But you have some of the weirdest posts. Like where did that even come from. And is it even possible to run out of porn. That last question is for a friend btw.

Ever heard of the term "projecting"? It's why most people come up with most of the things they say.

For example, folks who are homophobic tend to be closeted homosexuals and hate themselves for it, so the first thing they think of when they want to insult someone is to make a homophobic insult (or punish others for being homosexual). Anther example is a dimwitted guy taking pride in things like his ability to play sports, therefore his first instinct when insulting someone is to call them a nerd and make a comment about spreadsheets or computers whenever he feels threatened (the whole stats vs scouts debate).

I put a high value on being intelligent because it's the center of my sense of self worth, so that's why my default insult for someone is to call them stupid.

And on and on.

His Derpness probably hasn't had much luck with women (a nothing guy with a nothing job who drives around doing appraisals on sub-$100k double-wides all day while listening to XM radio in the car), so his instinctual insults center around that topic. Someone could be awake and on their phone for myriad reasons at 12:47am (such as waiting for a 19 month old to cry himself back to sleep), but his first thought was...well, you saw what it was.

[Horsehide Harry]

I am not trying to be mean. But you have some of the weirdest posts. Like where did that even come from. And is it even possible to run out of porn. That last question is for a friend btw.

Yes.

You're welcome.

[nsacpi]

Yes.

You're welcome.

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