Post by Angels GM (Chase) on Jul 4, 2013 12:43:18 GMT -5
Salary Cap - $150,000,000
Payroll - $?
Pitchers
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Chris Archer - $500,000
Andy Pettitte - $10,000,000 (13:$10M, 14:$10M)
Dane De La Rosa -$490,000
Adam Ottavino - $500,000
Kevin Jepsen - $1,181,250 (13:$1,181,250M)
Michael Kohn - $500,000
Garrett Richards - $495,000 (13:$0.495M)
Kevin Siegrist - $500,000
Brian Wilson - $14,500,000
Neftali Feliz DL15 - $2,900,000 (13:$2.9M, ARB, ARB, FA)
Josh Zeid - $500,000
Catchers
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Welington Castillo - $500,000
Infielders
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Ed Lucas - $500,000
Jonathan Villar -$500,000
Tommy Field - $500,000
Joey Terdoslavich - $500,000
Cody Asche - $500,000
OutFielders
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Juan Pierre - $1,600,000 (13:$1.6M, FA)
Vernon Wells - $7,000,000 (13:$7M, 14:$6M)
Shane Robinson - $500,000
Collin Cowgill OF - $493,520 (13:$493,250)
Kole Calhoun - $500,000
Disabled List
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Chris Coghlan DL15 - $500,000
Robert Coello DL15 - $500,000
Andrew Taylor DL60 - $490,000 ((13:$0.49M)
Kyle Blanks DL15 - $600,000
John Gast DL15 - $500,000
Roy Halladay DL60 - $20,000,000
InActive
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Ryan Wheeler - $500,000
Carlos Carrasco SP - $500,000
Ryan Brasier RP - $500,000
Michael Roth RP - $500,000
Derek Dietrich - $500,000
Josh Rutledge - $500,000
Christian Garcia - $500,000
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MiLB Roster (Los Angeles Angels)
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83 Players($100,000 each) ***-players currently on 40 man roster not included
Payroll -$9,100,000
Pitchers
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Mark Appel (Astros prospect) -Opponents hit just .203 off of Appel this year. He displayed elite-level command, striking out 130 batters and walking just 23 in 106 innings pitched. His fastball can reach the high 90s and usually stays around 94-95 mph, so he can blow batters away. Appel also throws a slider and changeup to keep hitters off balance, though he still needs to master the command of his secondary pitches. His tremendous upside makes him a virtual guarantee to be taken in the first two picks. 4th ranked Astro prospect, 29th over all in MLB
Jonathan Gray (Rockies prospect) -Armed with a fastball that can hit triple digits and a slider that many consider to be similarly effective, Gray has a chance to be a special pitcher with some development. The consensus among talent evaluators is that Gray is a workhorse with a good fastball/slider combination, and a chance to develop into a front-of-the-rotation pitcher. #1 ranked Rockies prospect, 37th over all in MLB
Dylan Bundy (Orioles prospect) - Dylan Bundy is a superstar. Selected by the Baltimore Orioles, fourth overall in last year’s MLB Draft, Bundy has the raw talent to be one of the best pitchers of his generation. At just 19 years old, Bundy proceeded to tear through prospect-laden lineups effortlessly. He opened his career with thirteen no-hit innings-spanning four starts– and totaled thirty shut-out innings of five-hit baseball before Baltimore promoted him to the Carolina League. Bundy’s fastball is his bread and butter, and it rivals that of the MLB’s elite. During his senior season at Owasso he hit 100 MPH on the radar gun multiple times, leaving pro scouts astonished. He throws both a four and a two-seamer with consistent mid 90′s velocity, maintaining his power throughout his starts. #2 Ranked Orioles prospect, 17th over all in MLB
Taylor Guerrieri (Tampa Bay prospect)- Baseball Prospectus's mid-season rankings ranked Guerrieri at No. 25 last week, rising from No. 48 pre-season. The stud right handed pitcher has been dominant in his first full-time season of minor league baseball, tearing through Class A Bowling Green. He owns 50 strikeouts and 11 walks over 65.0 IP this season, with only 15 earned runs in thirteen games, riding a 22.0 IP scoreless streak. He boasts incredible control, and probably the best curveball in the system.
***Chris Archer (on active roster)(Tampa Bay prospect)- Archer is a 6-3, 200 pound right-handed hitter and thrower, born September 26, 1988 in Raleigh, North Carolina. He's clocked as high as 96-97 MPH at times, but works more commonly in the 92-94 range, albeit with excellent movement. His second pitch is a nasty slider which makes an excellent combination with the fastball. By all accounts, Archer has tremendous stuff and is overpowering when he's on.
J.R. Graham (Atlanta prospect)-Graham was a fourth round pick of the Braves in 2011 out of Santa Clara University. After an impressive debut (1.72 ERA in 57.2 IP) with Danville in 2011, he was promoted directly to High-A to start the 2012 season. In 17 starts for Lynchburg, he posted a 2.63 ERA with just 88 hits and 17 walks allowed in 102.2 innings, while striking out 68 batters. Fast riser with excellent sinking fastball, quality slider and a number three projection. Legit prospect. FB and SL are both legit MLB caliber pitches, with FB having outstanding potential, both with pure velo and exceptional sinking action. Velo could spike in shorter stints, has been up to 99 in the past, without losing movement. #1 Ranked Braves prospect
***Carlos Carrasco (on inactive roster)(Cleveland prospect)-Carrasco finished 13th among all Minor Leaguers and second in his organization with 155 strikeouts. His 3.69 ERA was fifth in the system. Take away one bad start in Triple-A -- 5 IP, 9 H, 6 ER -- and the young right-hander had a 0.28 ERA (he allowed eight unearned runs) and a .224 batting average against in five starts during his Triple-A debut. He can touch 95 mph with his fastball, but it usually sits at 92. His curve is average, but the changeup, which has sink, is a plus pitch at times and is particularly tough against left-handed hitters. He needs to pitch off fastball more. Top-of-the-rotation right-hander.
Mark Sappington -The tall, physical frame allows Sappington to work in the 94-95 range with his fastball, reaching 97, with heavy sink due to a downhill angle which generates a good portion of groundball outs. Sappington also throws a good slider, though inconsistent at times, and a developing changeup which looks average right now. There's a lot of movement in Sappington's delivery which causes deception. #5 Ranked Angels prospect
Ross Stripling (Dodgers prospect) - The future is looking bright for Ross Stripling if he can sharpen his secondary pitches. The fifth-round 2012 draft pick looks very comfortable on the mound and has an above-average command of the strike zone. #10 Ranked Dodgers prospect
John Gast (on DL 40 man roster)(St.Louis prospect)-When Jake Westbrook went on the DL this year due to elbow inflammation, it was John Gast who was called up, leading the parade of Cardinals pitching prospects stunning the baseball world. In his first two starts, he went 2-0 with a 5.11 ERA and eight strikeouts. His major league numbers may leave something to be desired so far, but that is to be expected of a newcomer. Not to mention the fact that his deceptive changeup and status as a lefty make him valuable. #5 Ranked Cardinals prospect
Daniel Tillman -Better pure stuff than Geltz, Tillman has a 93-96 mph fastball with good sink that he backs up with an 80 mph plus slider that he locates down in the strikezone. Tillman offers both plus pitches with the same motion and the same 3/4 arm slot, adding deception to his two offerings.
Mike Clevinger -Clevinger showed a solid fastball in the 92-95 range before his season ended early, along with a plus hard slider and a major league caliber changeup. The Angels have a pretty good #3 down the road with three above average offerings. If not, look for Clevinger to at the very least pitch out of the bullpen. #19 Ranked Angels prospect
Austin Wood -Austin Wood brings a heavy fastball that can hit 99 MPH on the radar gun, but sits in the 92-96 range. #18 Ranked Angels prospect
Asher Wojciechowski (Houston prospect)-At age 24 and in AAA, Wojo already has the standard three pitch mix that are just about all MLB-ready offerings, including a mid-90s fastball, he's already a solid pitcher and is practically MLB caliber already. If the success continues in AAA, I wouldn't be surprised to see Wojo competing for one of the Astros' rotation spots if more than one player on the staff goes down. #13 Ranked Astros prospect
Nick Tropeano (Houston prospect)-Standing at 6'4" and 205 pounds, Tropeano has a large frame that helps him eat innings and give him a higher ceiling. Tropeano is still developing and getting stronger at age 22. He's continuing to work on his fastball, as his velocity can head up to the high 90s. His change-up is his best pitch. #16 Ranked Astro prospect
Mike Morin -In what appears to be another valuable pick from the 2012 draft, Mike Morin has blossomed into a top 10 prospect as a reliever, which is tough to do. He possesses a fastball in the low 90s with an average curveball and nearly unhittable changeup. His control is impeccable. #10 Ranked Angel prospect
Daniel Webb (White Sox prospect) -Webb might have the best three-pitch mix in the SAL this season …He can crank his fastball up to 98 mph for multiple innings, working at 93-98. Webb’s slider and changeup, which both work in the mid-80s, grade out as average to above-average; the changeup is probably better, though he uses the slider more…This is a pitcher who could not only make the majors; he could have the stuff to be a quality #3 starter if he puts it all together. #18 ranked White Sox prospect
Jeremy Berg
Alfonso Victor Alcantara #17 Ranked Angel prospect
A.J. Schugel -His father, Jeff, is a professional scout for the Angels. Schugel has posted back to back successful seasons in Low-A and Double-A ball, posting an impressive 2.89 ERA against a good crop of offensive talent in the Texas League. Schugel has an average fastball that sits around 89-93 MPH with good life and sink, coming at hitters on a downhill angle. His changeup is very good and keeps hitters guessing, generating swings and misses. Schugel has exceptional command and a good idea of how to put away a batter by pitching to contact or via the strikeout.
***Josh Zeid (Astros prospect)(on active 25 man roster)
Yency Almonte
Cam Bedrosian
Matthew Shoemaker
Kramer Sneed
Alexander Keudell
Ryan C. Crowley
Brad Hand
Eswarlin Jimenez - The Dominican southpaw enjoyed a solid first full season in the states by posting a 3.38 ERA over 117 innings after three successful campaigns in the Dominican League. Eswarlin possesses a fastball that sits in the low 90's with good sink, a very good changeup and solid breaking ball that he commands very well down in the zone. Eswarlin has given up just seven home runs over 355.1 innings pitched, which is a result of his downward plane to the plate, good sink and excellent command. Jimenez is not afraid to pitch to contact, as hitters hit .309 against him in 2012, but he holds runners well, has a good pickoff move and has the repertoire and smarts to get out of a big inning unscathed.
***Ryan Brasier (on inactive roster)
Ryan Chaffee
Steve Geltz -Geltz has a solid fastball that generates swings-and-misses due in part to his deceptive delivery in which he brings the ball back behind him and low before releasing it over the top. While his heater isn't devastating, he hides the ball before bringing the heater, clocked in the 93-95 MPH range. Geltz gets most of his strikeouts up in the zone as his fastball tends to rise on hitters. The righthander also throws a tight slider (85-86 MPH) that gives left-handed hitters trouble.
Ty Kelley
***Michael Roth (on inactive roster)
Reid Scoggins -Reid Scoggins was a high-risk, high-reward 13th round pick in 2012 with reports that he was touching triple digits on the gun.
Andrew Taylor
Eduar Lopez
Brandon Sisk
Joey Krehbiel
Eduard Santos
Pat Lowery
Michael Cisco
Tyler DeLoach
Gabriel Perez
Daniel Hurtado
Ivan Melo
C
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Carlos Ramirez
Zach Wright
Abel Baker
Jett Bandy
1B
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C.J. Cron - How's this for an intro. In just 163 Minor League Games, C.J. Cron has put up a .296 BA, .877 OPS, 361 total bases, including 40 home runs, 37 doubles and 164 RBI. That's more than an RBI per game and he did it all with a torn labrum, an injury he suffered in his last season at Utah. Not a bad start to C.J.'s professional career after the Angels selected him in the first round of the 2011 draft. #2 Ranked Angel prospect
Christian Walker (Orioles prospect) - It's hard to imagine a better start to Christian Walker's career than the kind of season he's putting together. The former two-time College World Series champion hit .353 with 20 RBI in 31 contests for Low-A Delmarva, before earning a promotion to High-A Frederick, where he's been just as good, hitting .331 with nine doubles and 19 RBI in 30 games. #14 Ranked Oriole prospect
Wade Hinkle -was one of the best hitters in the Pioneer League, clubbing 15 home runs while demonstrating a patient approach at the plate, finishing his first taste of pro ball with a solid .443 on-base percentage and 1.030 OPS.
Michael Snyder - The 6-foot-4, 230-pounder out of Florida Southern and younger brother of former first round pick of the Orioles Brad Snyder... a big, strong presence who possesses plus plus power, both in batting practice and in-game contests. Snyder hit eight home runs, clubbed 25 doubles and posted a .531 slugging pct. in his first taste of pro ball with the short-season Orem Owlz. Snyder has a good idea at the plate with the ability to square up mistakes into the gaps or over the fence.
2B
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Alex Yarbrough -After hitting .380 as a Mississippi junior, the Angels were pleased to see Yarbrough still around and selected him in the 4th round with their second selection in the 2012 amateur draft after R.J. Alvarez. Yabrough, a switch hitter, has a patient approach from both sides of the plate which gives him the ability to work the count and ultimately turn on pitches with his excellent hand-eye coordination, bat control and quick wrists. Scouts believe Yarbrough will hit for a high average with some extra base power. An offensive minded-second baseman, Yarbrough won't wow you defensively, but he makes all the plays and should be able to stick at the position. #7 Ranked Angels prospect
Jose Ramirez (Cleveland prospect)-Between Mahoning Valley and Lake County Ramirez put up some really great numbers: 404 OBP, .354 AVG , 3 HR and 17 stolen bases. He is a small guy, only 5-9, so that has really hurt his prospect status, but Baseball America still rated him the Indians #23 prospect. But some, like John Sickles, thinks that he could be like Major League All-Star munchkin Jose Altuve. He was projected to be in High A this season, but the Indians were aggressive and placed him in AA this season, and he is hitting well with a .389 OBP and .722 OPS. #13 Ranked Indians prospect
Tommy La Stella (Atlanta prospect)-Hitting .355/.440/.476 in 49 games between High-A and Double-A, mostly at the higher level. All he does is hit and hit and hit; career .302/.404/.494 hitter. Scouting reports are muted due to questions about his defense, but the guy rakes and I think his glove is underrated. Excellent strike zone judgment too. Projected MLB debut is late 2014. #14 Ranked Braves prospect
Sherman Johnson -Johnson, one of Ric Wilson's college amateurs selected in the 2012 draft has an advanced approach at the plate with a very good contact rate. For his opening act in Orem, Johnson posted a .427 OBP, walking 49 times vs. 40 strikeouts, with an .834 OPS. Johnson has some pop in his bat and reminds some scouts of Alberto Callaspo. Johnson hangs in well against left-handed pitching and comes up big in pressure situations. Not a burner, but good speed, enough to steal 20+ bases a season. Johnson like Callaspo is an exception defender at the hot corner. Good range and lateral movement, Johnson has the arm to stick at third base, but he could be moved to second base down the road.
Joe Wendle (Indians prospect)
Matt Long
Kody Eaves
3B
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Nick Castellanos (Tigers prospect) -Ranked 13th best prospect by MLB.com...Ever since the Tigers took him and gave him a way above-slot bonus in 2010, Castellanos has hit his way quickly up the organizational ladder, reaching Double-A in 2012 and winning Futures Game MVP honors along the way. He can flat-out hit, adjusting extremely well to any and all pitching. He drives the ball to all fields and while he hasn't shown too much in the way of home run power to date, there is definitely pop in his bat that will come. #1 Ranked Tiger prospect, 13th over all in MLB
Colin Moran (Miami prospect) -Possesses arguably the most advanced bat and plate discipline in the 2013 draft class; physically strong left-handed hitter at 6’3”, 215 pounds; effortless and fluid swing. resuscitated his draft stock last summer in his second tour of the Cape by batting .314 against some of the top college arms in the country. More importantly, he’s built upon that success this spring by posting gaudy offensive numbers for the Tar Heels. Through 63 games this season, the 20-year-old is currently batting .351/.478/.560 with an insanely good 21/57 K/BB rate and has finally begun to showcase more of the consistent power (13 home runs) that all the scouts wanted to see. #5 Ranked Marlins prospect, 78th over all in MLB
Maikel Franco (Phillies prospect) -The 20-year-old Dominican Republic native soared to the top by posting huge power numbers at high-A Clearwater before earning a promotion to double-A Reading and playing even better for the Fightin Phils. Scout's view: "He's a young, energetic, and aggressive hitter with a big upside. I see him being a solid everyday third baseman. He reminds me of a young Edwin Encarnacion." #2 Ranked Phillies prospect, #32 prospect in MLB (minorleagueball.com)
***Cody Asche (Phillies prospect)(on active 25man roster) -After hitting .265 (22-for-83) with one home run and 11 RBIs in 22 games in April, the third baseman’s done nothing but get better. Asche hit .267 (31-for-116) with four homers and 23 RBIs in 29 games in May and is currently .340 (17-for-50) with two homers and six RBIs in 13 games in June...his coach stated,“He’s gotten better and honestly, I would feel confident with him going to the major leagues as a third baseman and as a hitter. I think he’s proven we have something pretty good.” Asche, the organization’s No. 7 prospect according to Baseball America
Giovanny Urshela (Cleveland prospect)-Scouts were calling him the best defensive 3B in the New York-Penn League, as his above average range and arm stood out among his peers. Some even go as far as to project him as a gold glove caliber defender someday. He didn’t show much pop, with only 11 extra base hits, but his power should develop as he gets bigger and adds strength to his frame. The hit tool is there, and he does a good job of putting the bat on the ball, but he needs to bulk up and show a little more pop before he can be projected as an everyday MLB 3B.
Zachary Borenstein - has really put his name on the Angels’ radar this season with his incredible display of power. Currently, Borenstein ranks 2nd in the league in slugging and 3rd in home runs. #15 Ranked Angel prospect
Andrew Romine
SS
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Francisco Lindor (Cleveland prospect) - Lindor was re-ranked by Baseball America as the No. 5 prospect in baseball. Two separate MLB scouts have reportedly told Yahoo! Sports baseball columnist Jeff Passan that Cleveland’s Francisco Lindor may end up being the most highly-touted prospect in baseball by the end of 2013. Lindor, conversely, is still playing in high-A ball, but the 19-year-old appears primed to take the next step as he is putting up a slash line of .333/.406/.471 while walking 16 times compared to just 14 strikouts 1 . Lindor’s ability in the field is also touted as big-league ready, but the team wants him to continue to work on his ability to produce at the plate.
Luis Jimenez -continued his solid minor league campaign with a fine 2012 showing in Triple-A. Jimenez posting a .309/.334/.495 slash line to go along with 16 home runs, 38 doubles and 85 runs batted in just 122 games. In six seasons of minor league action, Jimenez boasts a .302/.338/.518 slash line. Jimenez has a quick, smoke stroke at the plate and stays back and drives breaking balls well. Some scouts wonder if Jimenez's power will play out in the big leagues since he's such a free swinger, but his plate coverage bodes well in RBI situations, as he's been clutch over the years with men on base with quite a few late inning heroics. Jimenez has 390 RBI's in 529 minor league games. #10 Ranked Angel prospect
***Jonathan Villar (on 25 man active roster)(Astros prospect) - known for several reasons – the switch-hitter is aggressive at the plate, he has a cannon of an arm at shortstop, he steals a lot of bases and he makes too many fielding errors. Villar has shown an excellent tool profile already, with above-average speed to go with decent power. On defense, he is widely expected to stay at shortstop, showing a plus arm and excellent range at the position.
Rosell Herrera (Rockies prospect) - Herrera has re-emerged as a top prospect during his encore on the Class A circuit. .. the native of the Dominican Republic led the loop with 114 hits and 180 total bases, ranked second with a .361 batting average, .441 on-base percentage and 66 runs, and placed fifth with a .570 slugging percentage, 38 extra-base hits and 45 walks. A switch hitter, He is hitting .348/.425/.420 from the right side compared to .364/.444/.611 from the left. Rockies 4th ranked prospect according to MLB.com
Jose Rondon
Eric Stamets -Eric Stamets has two plus tools, speed and defense at shortstop. With well above-average speed, Stamet's home-to-first times is in the 4.1-second range from the right side of the plate. He stole 100 bases in three seasons at Evansville. Defensively, Stamets profiles as a Gold Glover. #8 Ranked Angel prospect
Zach Walters (Nationals prospect) 13th ranked Nationals prospect(mlb.com)
Pedro Toribio
Wendell Soto
Tommy Field
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***Kole Calhoun (on 25-man active roster) -Calhoun has posted a .309/.396/.525 slash line in 294 minor league games and made his major league debut in 2012 in a reserve outfield role. A true blue collar ball player who possesses plate discipline and professionalism, Calhoun could start the 2013 in the outfield on a lot of teams. Calhoun demonstrates solid pop and gets himself in good hitters counts with an advanced approach at the plate, enabling him to drive the ball. Kole doesn't have to worry about being platooned, as he's hit lefties as well as righties throughout his minor league career.
Aaron Judge (Yankees prospect) -The New York Yankees may have gotten one of the biggest steals in the draft, taking Fresno State outfielder Aaron Judge with the No. 32 pick in the first round. This is a big kid with a lot of power who's going to be one of the faces of the Bronx Bombers in the future. In 56 games at Fresno State this past season, Judge led the team in hitting with a .369 batting average, 12 home runs and 36 RBI. He finished the year with a .461 on-base percentage and a .655 slugging percentage. There is a lot to like about the 6'7", 255-pound center fielder. #19 ranked Yankee prospect
Austin Wilson (Seattle prospect) -A talented hitter and one of the most tools-laden college players in this year's draft... Wilson showed signs of putting it all together as a sophomore, batting .285 with 10 home runs and improving his strikeout-to-walk rate. The 6’4”, 245-pound outfielder continued to make significant developmental strides in his second stint in the Cape, this time batting .312 with six home runs in 23 games. Despite massive frame and present strength, Wilson has an effortless and well-balanced swing; refined approach over the last year has resulted in a more favorable hit tool projection. #9 Ranked Mariner prospect
Randal Grichuk - The Angels 2009 first round selection in front of Mike Trout started the season off slowly but picked it up as the campaign progressed.....showed flashes of becoming that slugger Angels' Scouting Director Eddie Bane thought he'd be when he drafted him. Grichuk clubbed 18 home runs, 30 doubles and nine triples, while hitting .298 for the 66ers in 2012. Grichuk has quick, strong wrists and above average power that's still coming. Grichuk plays a solid right field defensively and possesses a strong arm. #4 Ranked Angel prospect
Cesar Hernandez (Phillies prospect) -Hernandez, a natural second baseman, is currently undergoing a significant transformation. Due to Philadelphia's sudden hole in center, management has accelerated the Venezuela native's transition to the outfield.Between Lehigh Valley and Reading this year, the switch-hitting Hernandez has posted an impressive .316/.379/.414 line and is cranking up the power numbers lately with Reading...While Hernandez is only ranked No. 18 by MLB.com in Philadelphia's minor league system, he's shown that he can hold his own in the majors, as he batted .250 in nine games for the Phillies back in June. Once he irons out the kinks in the outfield, expect to see Hernandez on the big league roster.
Preston Tucker (Astros prospect) - Since signing with the Astros, Tucker has continued to hit and reached Double-A Corpus Christi in his first professional season. He has a good approach at the plate and doesn't strike out often. Tucker's best tool is his raw power and he has shown he knows how to use it as a professional. While Tucker moved between first base and the outfield in college, the Astros have settled him in right field. Tucker has the ability to be a serviceable outfielder, but he will go as far as his bat takes him. #15 ranked Astro prospect
James Ramsey (Cardinals prospect)- Ramsey was a top draft prospect in 2012 coming out of a great program in Florida State. And he's moving through the minors quickly. He has a great left-handed bat with above average speed. His .316 average in Palm Beach this year led to his move to Springfield. There he's hitting a less impressive .229, but he's sure to continue to excel. He's a base-stealing threat, and a solid outfielder with a good arm. It won't be much longer before he continues to speed through the minors and finds himself in St. Louis. #13 Ranked Cardinal prospect
Jonathan Walsh -the Angels moved him to the outfield where they feel can utilize his 6' 2, 210 lb physical frame. Walsh didn't disappoint as the switch hitter out of Texas hit .300 with a .411 on-base percentage and .522 slugging pct with the Orem Owlz.
Xavier Avery (Orioles prospect) 12th ranked Oriole
Andrew Aplin (Houston prospect)
Charlie Tilson (St.Louis prospect) 12th ranked Cardinal
Chevez Clarke
Joel Capote
Nataneal Delgado
Payroll - $?
Pitchers
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Chris Archer - $500,000
Andy Pettitte - $10,000,000 (13:$10M, 14:$10M)
Dane De La Rosa -$490,000
Adam Ottavino - $500,000
Kevin Jepsen - $1,181,250 (13:$1,181,250M)
Michael Kohn - $500,000
Garrett Richards - $495,000 (13:$0.495M)
Kevin Siegrist - $500,000
Brian Wilson - $14,500,000
Neftali Feliz DL15 - $2,900,000 (13:$2.9M, ARB, ARB, FA)
Josh Zeid - $500,000
Catchers
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Welington Castillo - $500,000
Infielders
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Ed Lucas - $500,000
Jonathan Villar -$500,000
Tommy Field - $500,000
Joey Terdoslavich - $500,000
Cody Asche - $500,000
OutFielders
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Juan Pierre - $1,600,000 (13:$1.6M, FA)
Vernon Wells - $7,000,000 (13:$7M, 14:$6M)
Shane Robinson - $500,000
Collin Cowgill OF - $493,520 (13:$493,250)
Kole Calhoun - $500,000
Disabled List
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Chris Coghlan DL15 - $500,000
Robert Coello DL15 - $500,000
Andrew Taylor DL60 - $490,000 ((13:$0.49M)
Kyle Blanks DL15 - $600,000
John Gast DL15 - $500,000
Roy Halladay DL60 - $20,000,000
InActive
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Ryan Wheeler - $500,000
Carlos Carrasco SP - $500,000
Ryan Brasier RP - $500,000
Michael Roth RP - $500,000
Derek Dietrich - $500,000
Josh Rutledge - $500,000
Christian Garcia - $500,000
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MiLB Roster (Los Angeles Angels)
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83 Players($100,000 each) ***-players currently on 40 man roster not included
Payroll -$9,100,000
Pitchers
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Mark Appel (Astros prospect) -Opponents hit just .203 off of Appel this year. He displayed elite-level command, striking out 130 batters and walking just 23 in 106 innings pitched. His fastball can reach the high 90s and usually stays around 94-95 mph, so he can blow batters away. Appel also throws a slider and changeup to keep hitters off balance, though he still needs to master the command of his secondary pitches. His tremendous upside makes him a virtual guarantee to be taken in the first two picks. 4th ranked Astro prospect, 29th over all in MLB
Jonathan Gray (Rockies prospect) -Armed with a fastball that can hit triple digits and a slider that many consider to be similarly effective, Gray has a chance to be a special pitcher with some development. The consensus among talent evaluators is that Gray is a workhorse with a good fastball/slider combination, and a chance to develop into a front-of-the-rotation pitcher. #1 ranked Rockies prospect, 37th over all in MLB
Dylan Bundy (Orioles prospect) - Dylan Bundy is a superstar. Selected by the Baltimore Orioles, fourth overall in last year’s MLB Draft, Bundy has the raw talent to be one of the best pitchers of his generation. At just 19 years old, Bundy proceeded to tear through prospect-laden lineups effortlessly. He opened his career with thirteen no-hit innings-spanning four starts– and totaled thirty shut-out innings of five-hit baseball before Baltimore promoted him to the Carolina League. Bundy’s fastball is his bread and butter, and it rivals that of the MLB’s elite. During his senior season at Owasso he hit 100 MPH on the radar gun multiple times, leaving pro scouts astonished. He throws both a four and a two-seamer with consistent mid 90′s velocity, maintaining his power throughout his starts. #2 Ranked Orioles prospect, 17th over all in MLB
Taylor Guerrieri (Tampa Bay prospect)- Baseball Prospectus's mid-season rankings ranked Guerrieri at No. 25 last week, rising from No. 48 pre-season. The stud right handed pitcher has been dominant in his first full-time season of minor league baseball, tearing through Class A Bowling Green. He owns 50 strikeouts and 11 walks over 65.0 IP this season, with only 15 earned runs in thirteen games, riding a 22.0 IP scoreless streak. He boasts incredible control, and probably the best curveball in the system.
***Chris Archer (on active roster)(Tampa Bay prospect)- Archer is a 6-3, 200 pound right-handed hitter and thrower, born September 26, 1988 in Raleigh, North Carolina. He's clocked as high as 96-97 MPH at times, but works more commonly in the 92-94 range, albeit with excellent movement. His second pitch is a nasty slider which makes an excellent combination with the fastball. By all accounts, Archer has tremendous stuff and is overpowering when he's on.
J.R. Graham (Atlanta prospect)-Graham was a fourth round pick of the Braves in 2011 out of Santa Clara University. After an impressive debut (1.72 ERA in 57.2 IP) with Danville in 2011, he was promoted directly to High-A to start the 2012 season. In 17 starts for Lynchburg, he posted a 2.63 ERA with just 88 hits and 17 walks allowed in 102.2 innings, while striking out 68 batters. Fast riser with excellent sinking fastball, quality slider and a number three projection. Legit prospect. FB and SL are both legit MLB caliber pitches, with FB having outstanding potential, both with pure velo and exceptional sinking action. Velo could spike in shorter stints, has been up to 99 in the past, without losing movement. #1 Ranked Braves prospect
***Carlos Carrasco (on inactive roster)(Cleveland prospect)-Carrasco finished 13th among all Minor Leaguers and second in his organization with 155 strikeouts. His 3.69 ERA was fifth in the system. Take away one bad start in Triple-A -- 5 IP, 9 H, 6 ER -- and the young right-hander had a 0.28 ERA (he allowed eight unearned runs) and a .224 batting average against in five starts during his Triple-A debut. He can touch 95 mph with his fastball, but it usually sits at 92. His curve is average, but the changeup, which has sink, is a plus pitch at times and is particularly tough against left-handed hitters. He needs to pitch off fastball more. Top-of-the-rotation right-hander.
Mark Sappington -The tall, physical frame allows Sappington to work in the 94-95 range with his fastball, reaching 97, with heavy sink due to a downhill angle which generates a good portion of groundball outs. Sappington also throws a good slider, though inconsistent at times, and a developing changeup which looks average right now. There's a lot of movement in Sappington's delivery which causes deception. #5 Ranked Angels prospect
Ross Stripling (Dodgers prospect) - The future is looking bright for Ross Stripling if he can sharpen his secondary pitches. The fifth-round 2012 draft pick looks very comfortable on the mound and has an above-average command of the strike zone. #10 Ranked Dodgers prospect
John Gast (on DL 40 man roster)(St.Louis prospect)-When Jake Westbrook went on the DL this year due to elbow inflammation, it was John Gast who was called up, leading the parade of Cardinals pitching prospects stunning the baseball world. In his first two starts, he went 2-0 with a 5.11 ERA and eight strikeouts. His major league numbers may leave something to be desired so far, but that is to be expected of a newcomer. Not to mention the fact that his deceptive changeup and status as a lefty make him valuable. #5 Ranked Cardinals prospect
Daniel Tillman -Better pure stuff than Geltz, Tillman has a 93-96 mph fastball with good sink that he backs up with an 80 mph plus slider that he locates down in the strikezone. Tillman offers both plus pitches with the same motion and the same 3/4 arm slot, adding deception to his two offerings.
Mike Clevinger -Clevinger showed a solid fastball in the 92-95 range before his season ended early, along with a plus hard slider and a major league caliber changeup. The Angels have a pretty good #3 down the road with three above average offerings. If not, look for Clevinger to at the very least pitch out of the bullpen. #19 Ranked Angels prospect
Austin Wood -Austin Wood brings a heavy fastball that can hit 99 MPH on the radar gun, but sits in the 92-96 range. #18 Ranked Angels prospect
Asher Wojciechowski (Houston prospect)-At age 24 and in AAA, Wojo already has the standard three pitch mix that are just about all MLB-ready offerings, including a mid-90s fastball, he's already a solid pitcher and is practically MLB caliber already. If the success continues in AAA, I wouldn't be surprised to see Wojo competing for one of the Astros' rotation spots if more than one player on the staff goes down. #13 Ranked Astros prospect
Nick Tropeano (Houston prospect)-Standing at 6'4" and 205 pounds, Tropeano has a large frame that helps him eat innings and give him a higher ceiling. Tropeano is still developing and getting stronger at age 22. He's continuing to work on his fastball, as his velocity can head up to the high 90s. His change-up is his best pitch. #16 Ranked Astro prospect
Mike Morin -In what appears to be another valuable pick from the 2012 draft, Mike Morin has blossomed into a top 10 prospect as a reliever, which is tough to do. He possesses a fastball in the low 90s with an average curveball and nearly unhittable changeup. His control is impeccable. #10 Ranked Angel prospect
Daniel Webb (White Sox prospect) -Webb might have the best three-pitch mix in the SAL this season …He can crank his fastball up to 98 mph for multiple innings, working at 93-98. Webb’s slider and changeup, which both work in the mid-80s, grade out as average to above-average; the changeup is probably better, though he uses the slider more…This is a pitcher who could not only make the majors; he could have the stuff to be a quality #3 starter if he puts it all together. #18 ranked White Sox prospect
Jeremy Berg
Alfonso Victor Alcantara #17 Ranked Angel prospect
A.J. Schugel -His father, Jeff, is a professional scout for the Angels. Schugel has posted back to back successful seasons in Low-A and Double-A ball, posting an impressive 2.89 ERA against a good crop of offensive talent in the Texas League. Schugel has an average fastball that sits around 89-93 MPH with good life and sink, coming at hitters on a downhill angle. His changeup is very good and keeps hitters guessing, generating swings and misses. Schugel has exceptional command and a good idea of how to put away a batter by pitching to contact or via the strikeout.
***Josh Zeid (Astros prospect)(on active 25 man roster)
Yency Almonte
Cam Bedrosian
Matthew Shoemaker
Kramer Sneed
Alexander Keudell
Ryan C. Crowley
Brad Hand
Eswarlin Jimenez - The Dominican southpaw enjoyed a solid first full season in the states by posting a 3.38 ERA over 117 innings after three successful campaigns in the Dominican League. Eswarlin possesses a fastball that sits in the low 90's with good sink, a very good changeup and solid breaking ball that he commands very well down in the zone. Eswarlin has given up just seven home runs over 355.1 innings pitched, which is a result of his downward plane to the plate, good sink and excellent command. Jimenez is not afraid to pitch to contact, as hitters hit .309 against him in 2012, but he holds runners well, has a good pickoff move and has the repertoire and smarts to get out of a big inning unscathed.
***Ryan Brasier (on inactive roster)
Ryan Chaffee
Steve Geltz -Geltz has a solid fastball that generates swings-and-misses due in part to his deceptive delivery in which he brings the ball back behind him and low before releasing it over the top. While his heater isn't devastating, he hides the ball before bringing the heater, clocked in the 93-95 MPH range. Geltz gets most of his strikeouts up in the zone as his fastball tends to rise on hitters. The righthander also throws a tight slider (85-86 MPH) that gives left-handed hitters trouble.
Ty Kelley
***Michael Roth (on inactive roster)
Reid Scoggins -Reid Scoggins was a high-risk, high-reward 13th round pick in 2012 with reports that he was touching triple digits on the gun.
Andrew Taylor
Eduar Lopez
Brandon Sisk
Joey Krehbiel
Eduard Santos
Pat Lowery
Michael Cisco
Tyler DeLoach
Gabriel Perez
Daniel Hurtado
Ivan Melo
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Carlos Ramirez
Zach Wright
Abel Baker
Jett Bandy
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C.J. Cron - How's this for an intro. In just 163 Minor League Games, C.J. Cron has put up a .296 BA, .877 OPS, 361 total bases, including 40 home runs, 37 doubles and 164 RBI. That's more than an RBI per game and he did it all with a torn labrum, an injury he suffered in his last season at Utah. Not a bad start to C.J.'s professional career after the Angels selected him in the first round of the 2011 draft. #2 Ranked Angel prospect
Christian Walker (Orioles prospect) - It's hard to imagine a better start to Christian Walker's career than the kind of season he's putting together. The former two-time College World Series champion hit .353 with 20 RBI in 31 contests for Low-A Delmarva, before earning a promotion to High-A Frederick, where he's been just as good, hitting .331 with nine doubles and 19 RBI in 30 games. #14 Ranked Oriole prospect
Wade Hinkle -was one of the best hitters in the Pioneer League, clubbing 15 home runs while demonstrating a patient approach at the plate, finishing his first taste of pro ball with a solid .443 on-base percentage and 1.030 OPS.
Michael Snyder - The 6-foot-4, 230-pounder out of Florida Southern and younger brother of former first round pick of the Orioles Brad Snyder... a big, strong presence who possesses plus plus power, both in batting practice and in-game contests. Snyder hit eight home runs, clubbed 25 doubles and posted a .531 slugging pct. in his first taste of pro ball with the short-season Orem Owlz. Snyder has a good idea at the plate with the ability to square up mistakes into the gaps or over the fence.
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Alex Yarbrough -After hitting .380 as a Mississippi junior, the Angels were pleased to see Yarbrough still around and selected him in the 4th round with their second selection in the 2012 amateur draft after R.J. Alvarez. Yabrough, a switch hitter, has a patient approach from both sides of the plate which gives him the ability to work the count and ultimately turn on pitches with his excellent hand-eye coordination, bat control and quick wrists. Scouts believe Yarbrough will hit for a high average with some extra base power. An offensive minded-second baseman, Yarbrough won't wow you defensively, but he makes all the plays and should be able to stick at the position. #7 Ranked Angels prospect
Jose Ramirez (Cleveland prospect)-Between Mahoning Valley and Lake County Ramirez put up some really great numbers: 404 OBP, .354 AVG , 3 HR and 17 stolen bases. He is a small guy, only 5-9, so that has really hurt his prospect status, but Baseball America still rated him the Indians #23 prospect. But some, like John Sickles, thinks that he could be like Major League All-Star munchkin Jose Altuve. He was projected to be in High A this season, but the Indians were aggressive and placed him in AA this season, and he is hitting well with a .389 OBP and .722 OPS. #13 Ranked Indians prospect
Tommy La Stella (Atlanta prospect)-Hitting .355/.440/.476 in 49 games between High-A and Double-A, mostly at the higher level. All he does is hit and hit and hit; career .302/.404/.494 hitter. Scouting reports are muted due to questions about his defense, but the guy rakes and I think his glove is underrated. Excellent strike zone judgment too. Projected MLB debut is late 2014. #14 Ranked Braves prospect
Sherman Johnson -Johnson, one of Ric Wilson's college amateurs selected in the 2012 draft has an advanced approach at the plate with a very good contact rate. For his opening act in Orem, Johnson posted a .427 OBP, walking 49 times vs. 40 strikeouts, with an .834 OPS. Johnson has some pop in his bat and reminds some scouts of Alberto Callaspo. Johnson hangs in well against left-handed pitching and comes up big in pressure situations. Not a burner, but good speed, enough to steal 20+ bases a season. Johnson like Callaspo is an exception defender at the hot corner. Good range and lateral movement, Johnson has the arm to stick at third base, but he could be moved to second base down the road.
Joe Wendle (Indians prospect)
Matt Long
Kody Eaves
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Nick Castellanos (Tigers prospect) -Ranked 13th best prospect by MLB.com...Ever since the Tigers took him and gave him a way above-slot bonus in 2010, Castellanos has hit his way quickly up the organizational ladder, reaching Double-A in 2012 and winning Futures Game MVP honors along the way. He can flat-out hit, adjusting extremely well to any and all pitching. He drives the ball to all fields and while he hasn't shown too much in the way of home run power to date, there is definitely pop in his bat that will come. #1 Ranked Tiger prospect, 13th over all in MLB
Colin Moran (Miami prospect) -Possesses arguably the most advanced bat and plate discipline in the 2013 draft class; physically strong left-handed hitter at 6’3”, 215 pounds; effortless and fluid swing. resuscitated his draft stock last summer in his second tour of the Cape by batting .314 against some of the top college arms in the country. More importantly, he’s built upon that success this spring by posting gaudy offensive numbers for the Tar Heels. Through 63 games this season, the 20-year-old is currently batting .351/.478/.560 with an insanely good 21/57 K/BB rate and has finally begun to showcase more of the consistent power (13 home runs) that all the scouts wanted to see. #5 Ranked Marlins prospect, 78th over all in MLB
Maikel Franco (Phillies prospect) -The 20-year-old Dominican Republic native soared to the top by posting huge power numbers at high-A Clearwater before earning a promotion to double-A Reading and playing even better for the Fightin Phils. Scout's view: "He's a young, energetic, and aggressive hitter with a big upside. I see him being a solid everyday third baseman. He reminds me of a young Edwin Encarnacion." #2 Ranked Phillies prospect, #32 prospect in MLB (minorleagueball.com)
***Cody Asche (Phillies prospect)(on active 25man roster) -After hitting .265 (22-for-83) with one home run and 11 RBIs in 22 games in April, the third baseman’s done nothing but get better. Asche hit .267 (31-for-116) with four homers and 23 RBIs in 29 games in May and is currently .340 (17-for-50) with two homers and six RBIs in 13 games in June...his coach stated,“He’s gotten better and honestly, I would feel confident with him going to the major leagues as a third baseman and as a hitter. I think he’s proven we have something pretty good.” Asche, the organization’s No. 7 prospect according to Baseball America
Giovanny Urshela (Cleveland prospect)-Scouts were calling him the best defensive 3B in the New York-Penn League, as his above average range and arm stood out among his peers. Some even go as far as to project him as a gold glove caliber defender someday. He didn’t show much pop, with only 11 extra base hits, but his power should develop as he gets bigger and adds strength to his frame. The hit tool is there, and he does a good job of putting the bat on the ball, but he needs to bulk up and show a little more pop before he can be projected as an everyday MLB 3B.
Zachary Borenstein - has really put his name on the Angels’ radar this season with his incredible display of power. Currently, Borenstein ranks 2nd in the league in slugging and 3rd in home runs. #15 Ranked Angel prospect
Andrew Romine
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Francisco Lindor (Cleveland prospect) - Lindor was re-ranked by Baseball America as the No. 5 prospect in baseball. Two separate MLB scouts have reportedly told Yahoo! Sports baseball columnist Jeff Passan that Cleveland’s Francisco Lindor may end up being the most highly-touted prospect in baseball by the end of 2013. Lindor, conversely, is still playing in high-A ball, but the 19-year-old appears primed to take the next step as he is putting up a slash line of .333/.406/.471 while walking 16 times compared to just 14 strikouts 1 . Lindor’s ability in the field is also touted as big-league ready, but the team wants him to continue to work on his ability to produce at the plate.
Luis Jimenez -continued his solid minor league campaign with a fine 2012 showing in Triple-A. Jimenez posting a .309/.334/.495 slash line to go along with 16 home runs, 38 doubles and 85 runs batted in just 122 games. In six seasons of minor league action, Jimenez boasts a .302/.338/.518 slash line. Jimenez has a quick, smoke stroke at the plate and stays back and drives breaking balls well. Some scouts wonder if Jimenez's power will play out in the big leagues since he's such a free swinger, but his plate coverage bodes well in RBI situations, as he's been clutch over the years with men on base with quite a few late inning heroics. Jimenez has 390 RBI's in 529 minor league games. #10 Ranked Angel prospect
***Jonathan Villar (on 25 man active roster)(Astros prospect) - known for several reasons – the switch-hitter is aggressive at the plate, he has a cannon of an arm at shortstop, he steals a lot of bases and he makes too many fielding errors. Villar has shown an excellent tool profile already, with above-average speed to go with decent power. On defense, he is widely expected to stay at shortstop, showing a plus arm and excellent range at the position.
Rosell Herrera (Rockies prospect) - Herrera has re-emerged as a top prospect during his encore on the Class A circuit. .. the native of the Dominican Republic led the loop with 114 hits and 180 total bases, ranked second with a .361 batting average, .441 on-base percentage and 66 runs, and placed fifth with a .570 slugging percentage, 38 extra-base hits and 45 walks. A switch hitter, He is hitting .348/.425/.420 from the right side compared to .364/.444/.611 from the left. Rockies 4th ranked prospect according to MLB.com
Jose Rondon
Eric Stamets -Eric Stamets has two plus tools, speed and defense at shortstop. With well above-average speed, Stamet's home-to-first times is in the 4.1-second range from the right side of the plate. He stole 100 bases in three seasons at Evansville. Defensively, Stamets profiles as a Gold Glover. #8 Ranked Angel prospect
Zach Walters (Nationals prospect) 13th ranked Nationals prospect(mlb.com)
Pedro Toribio
Wendell Soto
Tommy Field
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***Kole Calhoun (on 25-man active roster) -Calhoun has posted a .309/.396/.525 slash line in 294 minor league games and made his major league debut in 2012 in a reserve outfield role. A true blue collar ball player who possesses plate discipline and professionalism, Calhoun could start the 2013 in the outfield on a lot of teams. Calhoun demonstrates solid pop and gets himself in good hitters counts with an advanced approach at the plate, enabling him to drive the ball. Kole doesn't have to worry about being platooned, as he's hit lefties as well as righties throughout his minor league career.
Aaron Judge (Yankees prospect) -The New York Yankees may have gotten one of the biggest steals in the draft, taking Fresno State outfielder Aaron Judge with the No. 32 pick in the first round. This is a big kid with a lot of power who's going to be one of the faces of the Bronx Bombers in the future. In 56 games at Fresno State this past season, Judge led the team in hitting with a .369 batting average, 12 home runs and 36 RBI. He finished the year with a .461 on-base percentage and a .655 slugging percentage. There is a lot to like about the 6'7", 255-pound center fielder. #19 ranked Yankee prospect
Austin Wilson (Seattle prospect) -A talented hitter and one of the most tools-laden college players in this year's draft... Wilson showed signs of putting it all together as a sophomore, batting .285 with 10 home runs and improving his strikeout-to-walk rate. The 6’4”, 245-pound outfielder continued to make significant developmental strides in his second stint in the Cape, this time batting .312 with six home runs in 23 games. Despite massive frame and present strength, Wilson has an effortless and well-balanced swing; refined approach over the last year has resulted in a more favorable hit tool projection. #9 Ranked Mariner prospect
Randal Grichuk - The Angels 2009 first round selection in front of Mike Trout started the season off slowly but picked it up as the campaign progressed.....showed flashes of becoming that slugger Angels' Scouting Director Eddie Bane thought he'd be when he drafted him. Grichuk clubbed 18 home runs, 30 doubles and nine triples, while hitting .298 for the 66ers in 2012. Grichuk has quick, strong wrists and above average power that's still coming. Grichuk plays a solid right field defensively and possesses a strong arm. #4 Ranked Angel prospect
Cesar Hernandez (Phillies prospect) -Hernandez, a natural second baseman, is currently undergoing a significant transformation. Due to Philadelphia's sudden hole in center, management has accelerated the Venezuela native's transition to the outfield.Between Lehigh Valley and Reading this year, the switch-hitting Hernandez has posted an impressive .316/.379/.414 line and is cranking up the power numbers lately with Reading...While Hernandez is only ranked No. 18 by MLB.com in Philadelphia's minor league system, he's shown that he can hold his own in the majors, as he batted .250 in nine games for the Phillies back in June. Once he irons out the kinks in the outfield, expect to see Hernandez on the big league roster.
Preston Tucker (Astros prospect) - Since signing with the Astros, Tucker has continued to hit and reached Double-A Corpus Christi in his first professional season. He has a good approach at the plate and doesn't strike out often. Tucker's best tool is his raw power and he has shown he knows how to use it as a professional. While Tucker moved between first base and the outfield in college, the Astros have settled him in right field. Tucker has the ability to be a serviceable outfielder, but he will go as far as his bat takes him. #15 ranked Astro prospect
James Ramsey (Cardinals prospect)- Ramsey was a top draft prospect in 2012 coming out of a great program in Florida State. And he's moving through the minors quickly. He has a great left-handed bat with above average speed. His .316 average in Palm Beach this year led to his move to Springfield. There he's hitting a less impressive .229, but he's sure to continue to excel. He's a base-stealing threat, and a solid outfielder with a good arm. It won't be much longer before he continues to speed through the minors and finds himself in St. Louis. #13 Ranked Cardinal prospect
Jonathan Walsh -the Angels moved him to the outfield where they feel can utilize his 6' 2, 210 lb physical frame. Walsh didn't disappoint as the switch hitter out of Texas hit .300 with a .411 on-base percentage and .522 slugging pct with the Orem Owlz.
Xavier Avery (Orioles prospect) 12th ranked Oriole
Andrew Aplin (Houston prospect)
Charlie Tilson (St.Louis prospect) 12th ranked Cardinal
Chevez Clarke
Joel Capote
Nataneal Delgado