BA's Appy League Top 20 Prospects

Gulf Coast League's Top 20

10. Pache
11. Muller
13. D. Cruz

Anderson 2-3 of an inning short of qualifying (would have been second)
 
bravesfanMatt said:
how did Cumberland make that list?!?
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Really good question. Here is his assessment!

After the Braves selected three high school pitchers to start their draft, they popped Cumberland, a bat-first college catcher, in the second round and signed him for $1.5 million. Atlanta believed in his ability to hit from both sides of the plate and improve his defense.
Reviews of Cumberland’s pro debut were largely negative. He hit just .216 with some gap power, in part due to tiring over long spring and summer seasons, and scouts heavily criticized his defense. He has a stocky build with strength, and he flashes plus bat speed from both sides. His swings from both sides have some holes, and he struck out 26 percent of the time this summer. He has plus raw power and the ability to drive the ball over the fence to the opposite field, though he is still learning to get to his raw power consistently.
Several scouts projected a move to first base for Cumberland because of his slow-twitch footwork behind the plate, lack of fluidity and difficulty blocking ball in the dirt this summer. Others noted his framing ability and hands that showed well at times. His defense requires projection, but he has the work ethic and aptitude for the (catching) position.

 
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