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    http://www.minorleagueball.com/2016/...pects-for-2016

    1) Stone Garrett, OF, Grade B-: Age 20, hit .297/.352/.581 in the New York-Penn League, 11 homers, 19 walks, 60 strikeouts in 222 at-bats, led pitching-oriented league in homers and SLG against older competition. Eighth round pick in 2014 made rapid progress, power is genuine, runs well, still working on contact issues. Garrett and Josh Naylor below are the two impact bats in this system. I will admit that putting Garrett ahead of Kolek is a little clickbaity, but see the point below.

    2) Tyler Kolek, RHP, Grade B-: Age 20, first round pick in 2014, posted 4.56 ERA with 81/61 K/BB in 109 innings in Low-A. Threw 102 MPH in high school, last year his fastball ranged from 88 in some outings to as high as 100 and was usually in the low-90s. Secondary pitches and command are mediocre at best resulting in weak component ratios given the less consistent velocity. Very high upside, but very high risk as well. Will rank number one in the system on most lists and that’s defensible, but if you just call him Player X instead of Tyler Kolek, it gets harder to make the case that he’s significantly more valuable than Garrett or Naylor. Based solely on the merits and not the draft slot, he’s not.

    The safe, consensus thing to do would be rate Kolek number one with a bunch of caveats, but I’ll take a chance this year.

    3) Josh Naylor, 1B, Grade B-: Age 18, hit .327/.351/.418 in rookie ball, first round pick from high school in Ontario, highest drafted Canadian ever. Huge power inherent in 6-0, 225 frame, draws Prince Fielder comps. This grade may turn out to be too conservative and the more I think about it, the more I think he may ultimately belong ahead of both Kolek and Garrett. I’ll table that idea until spring training.

    4) Jarlin Garcia, LHP, Grade B-/C+: Age 22, posted 3.06 ERA, 69/23 K/BB in 97 innings in High-A, 4.91 ERA with 35/17 K/BB in 37 innings in Double-A. 90-95 fastball, good curve and improved change, command can get sloppy but when he’s on he looks like a steady number four starter, perhaps more.

    5) Brett Lilek, LHP, Grade B-/C+: Age 22, second round pick in 2015 from Arizona State, erratic in college but quite good in pro ball, 3.34 ERA with 43/7 K/BB in 35 innings in NY-P. Good size at 6-4, 225, average fastball, solid curve and change, command was much better in pro ball than it was in college. If he maintains that, will move quickly as number four starter type, perhaps more.

    6) Kendry Flores, RHP, Grade B-/C+: Age 24, posted 2.29 ERA with 85/29 K/BB in 118 innings between Double-A, Triple-A, 4.97 ERA in 13 big league innings with 9/4 K/BB. Pitchability type with 88-93 fastball, average change, curve, slider, throws strikes, has never excited scouts but has been successful when healthy. Another number four starter type.

    7) Brian Anderson, 3B, Grade C+: Age 22, hit .235/.304/.344 with eight homers, 40 walks, 109 strikeouts in 477 at-bats in High-A. I was really high on him a year ago so this was disappointing for former University of Arkansas standout but I think he can rebound if he can lock down the strike zone more efficiently. Played very well with the glove at third base.

    8) Austin Dean, OF, Grade C+: Age 22, hit .268/.318/.366 with five homers, 18 steals, 39 walks, 76 strikeouts in 519 at-bats in High-A. Like teammate Anderson he didn’t meet expectations but still has potential, features more speed on the bases than Anderson but less power and defensive value.

    9) Ivan Pineyro, RHP, Grade C+: Age 24, acquired from Cubs in Dan Haren deal, posted 3.58 ERA with 118/41 K/BB in 146 innings at three levels finishing strong in Pacific Coast League. Like Flores, he has average stuff more or less and relies on pitching instincts, command, change of speed, but it has worked when healthy. Another potential fourth starter, hasn’t received the same attention as Flores but a similar talent.

    10) Nick Wittgren, RHP, Grade C+: Age 24, posted 3.03 ERA with 64/8 K/BB in 62 innings in PCL, 19 saves, excellent track record as minor league closer with deceptive delivery, low-90s fastball, above-average breaking ball, aggressive attitude. Ready for trial as a middle reliever, one of several the Marlins have who could slot in pen this year.

    11) Avery Romero, INF, Grade C+: Age 22, hit .259/.315/.314 in High-A with 38 walks, 71 strikeouts in 455 at-bats. Like Anderson and Dean, his hitting in the Florida State League was disappointing given his past track record but he still has a shot at being a useful role player. Will join them in Double-A lineup.

    12) Austin Brice, RHP, Grade C+: Age 23, posted 4.67 ERA with 127/69 K/BB in 125 innings in Double-A. Durable, eats innings, gets his strikeouts with plus curve and fastball that can hit 94, but erratic command continues to hold him back. Would not surprise me to see him thrive in pen.

    13) Chris Paddack, RHP, Grade C+: Age 20, eighth round pick in 2015 from high school in Texas, posted 2.18 ERA with 39/7 K/BB in 45 innings in rookie ball. Was supposed to be quite raw but projectable. He’s still projectable at 6-4, 190, but pitchability was much better than advertised, showing excellent change-up and promising curve, sharp control. Aggressive placement here ahead of better-known prospects but seems like a real breakthrough candidate.

    14) Isaiah White, OF, Grade C: Age 19, hit .294/.321/.381 with zero homers, 13 steals in 13 attempts, three walks, 44 strikeouts in 126 at-bats in rookie ball. Third round pick from North Carolina high school, very raw but has blazing speed and some power potential, very high ceiling but a long-term project.

    15) Isael Soto, OF, Grade C: Age 19, hit .125 with 27 strikeouts in 64 at-bats in Low-A before going down with knee injury, then went 2-for-21 in the NY-P with 10 strikeouts in late August. In between hit .346 in 26 at-bats in GCL injury rehab. Excellent left-side power potential and a favorite of many sources, was supposed to be polished for his age but performance did not support those reports. Like White and Holloway, a very high ceiling talent.

    16) Jordan Holloway, RHP, Grade C: Age 19, posted 2.91 ERA with 40/36 K/BB in 68 innings in NY-P, 20th round pick in 2014 from high school in Colorado, lanky, projectable, can hit 95 but secondary pitches and command remain very raw. Like White, has a high ceiling but needs time.

    17) Justin Jacome, LHP, Grade C: Age 22, fifth round pick from UC Santa Barbara, posted 2.48 ERA with 29/7 K/BB in 33 innings in NY-P. Good debut, could be similar to Lilek but reports aren’t quite as enthusiastic and some believe he will fit better in bullpen.

    18) Cody Poteet, RHP, Grade C: Age 22, fourth round pick in 2015 from UCLA, 2.13 ERA with 12/2 K/BB in 13 innings in NY-P. Like Jacome he is an advanced college pitcher who should move through the system quickly but long-term role is unclear at this time. Both will make more rapid impact than Paddack or Holloway but offer less upside. Fantasy owners should view accordingly depending on their needs.

    19) Kyle Barraclough, RHP, Grade C: Age 25, acquired from Cardinals for Steve Cisek, posted 2.59 ERA with 30/18 K/BB in 24 major league innings after dominating high minors. Throws hard but needs to lower walk rate to maintain the ERA. Could be good source of filler innings.

    20) Brian Ellington, RHP, Grade C: Age 25, 16th round pick in 2012 from West Florida, posted 2.88 ERA in 25 major league innings with 18/13 K/BB. Like Barraclough, he throws hard enough to be a good middle reliever if the command is there.

    OTHERS OF NOTE: Jeff Brigham, RHP; Jake Esch, RHP; Raudel Lazo, LHP; Michael Mader, LHP; Austin Nola, SS; Nefi Ogando, RHP; Chris Reed, LHP; J.T. Riddle, INF; Arturo Rodriguez, C-1B; Anfernee Seymour, SS; Tomas Telis, C; K.J. Woods, 1B

  • #2
    Stone Garrett is our top prospect
    Originally posted by Madman81
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    • #3
      Originally posted by emkayseven View Post
      Stone Garrett is our top prospect
      Maybe that is Sickels 2017 Prospect list. Only way Garrett is #1 Prospect is if he destroys GBoro(which he could) but just shows how BOOTY the system is. Ton of #4 Starters,a guy who if wasn't drafted #2 Overall would probably be in the #10-15 Range in the 2nd Worst System and position players who couldn't even be backups if we needed them.

      Looks like the SUPERSTAR/HIGH BUST drafting isn't working for us. While I love Stanton,us drafting him in Rd 2 as a "Project" was probably the worse thing for us. Instead of drafting baseball players,we keep trying to get that "project" superstar cheap and instead have been hitting bust after bust after bust.

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      • #4
        Oh my god Stone Garrett tops the list. I have been hyping the guy up since he killed it in Batavia to start but Kolek is still our top prospect just on potential alone and Naylor is right behind for the same reason. I also have no idea why KJ Woods keeps getting left off these lists. Sure he strikes out a lot but he hits well and is still really young. No other issues with the list although it gets really sad when you get down to the 13-20 range since none of those guys will ever have a chance at making the major leagues.

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        • #5
          Underrated farm system. 19 & 20 are already in the major leagues.

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          • #6
            MLB.com Top 30 List is Out

            http://m.mlb.com/prospects/2016?list=mia

            Garrett at #4 and our really young guys(Lara/Santos) get some love to!! Overall tho we are still the 2nd Worst system in baseball

            According to the write ups tho it looks like we will see a Twine(2B)/Seymour(SS) at GBoro along with Garrett/Soto/Naylor so once again GBoro will make guys look great. However Woods will be in Jupiter,so we will finally see if he can still hit HR or be stuck there for the next 3 years
            Last edited by tjfla; 02-22-2016, 01:34 PM.

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            • #7
              Really just can't believe Kolek is still 1.
              Originally posted by Madman81
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              • #8
                Originally posted by emkayseven View Post
                Really just can't believe Kolek is still 1.
                If he was drafted in like Rd 2/3 he would be around Holloway at #15. Also the system helps him-beside Riddle and Dean the others are all "projects". Naylor,Garrett,White and Soto can be stars or be Justin Twine. Flores and Esch are Long Relief options and Garcia was nothing till LY

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                • #9
                  3 players with a 50 overall grade and 27 with a 45. LOL

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                  Really think at least one of these 2015 picks has a breakout year this year:

                  Chris Paddack: Fastball: 55 | Slider: 45 | Changeup: 65 | Control: 50 | Overall: 45
                  Paddack has an impressive combination of stuff and feel for a high school pitcher. An uptick in velocity in 2015 pushed his fastball into the 92-94 mph range in his pro debut, and he's already adept at locating it to both sides of the plate. Paddack's changeup is borderline double-plus and easily his best secondary offering, thrown with convincing arm action and outstanding tumble. He swapped his curveball for a slider during the high school season and then made progress with the pitch after signing.

                  Listed at 6-foot-4, 195 pounds, Paddack is just beginning to grow into his highly projectable frame, and some scouts believe he'll operate in the mid-90s at maturity. The right-hander uses his height to create good plane toward the plate, and it's only going to improve as he adds strength and gains better control of his core. Paddack will need to refine his command and develop an effective breaking ball, but he shows the early makings of a potential No. 3 or 4 starter.


                  Cody Poteet: Fastball: 55 | Curveball: 50 | Slider: 55 | Changeup: 45 | Control: 50 | Overall: 45
                  Poteet's fastball sits at 89-92 mph with good arm-side run, and he showed the ability to reach back for a few more ticks as a reliever. The right-hander's slider has the potential to be above average, thrown with power and depth in the mid-80s, and he keeps hitters off balance with an average curveball. Poteet's fringy changeup is his least-advanced offering, although it stands to improve with increased use as a starter.

                  Poteet's deep arsenal and overall pitchability bode well for him becoming a big league starter. Should that not pan out, though, the fastball-slider combo is good enough to make him a setup man.


                  Justin Jacome: Fastball: 50 | Slider: 50 | Changeup: 55 | Control: 55 | Overall: 45
                  A 6-foot-6 left-hander, Jacome stands out more for his pitchability and command than his stuff, although there's nothing wrong with the latter. He knows how to change eye levels with an 88-92 mph fastball and uses his smooth but deceptive delivery to his advantage. Jacome's best pitch is an above-average changeup that he throws with convincing arm speed from the same slot as his heater, and he also shows the makings of having an average slider, giving him three average-or-better offerings.

                  Athletic and durable, Jacome profiles as back-of-the-rotation workhorse, though he could also jump on the fast track to the big leagues with a move to the bullpen. The Marlins like how he processes the game and competes on the mound, qualities they believe could make him successful in either role.

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                  • #10
                    Like write ups say-Poteet could be a fast mover as a RP but like usual we will probably keep him a starter for 4 years(See Josh Hodges). Paddack and Holloway are likely tho to be big movers for us.

                    Yes I know-SP are alot more valuable but if we just kept RP as RP or listened to our scouts we would have lot more "prospects" than "projects".
                    Last edited by tjfla; 02-23-2016, 11:08 AM.

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                    • #11
                      Our "BREAKOUT" star Stone Garrett won't be seen for awhile. Has a wrist injury that has bothered him most of ST and will start the year on the DL.

                      2 out of Top 3 guys are injured

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