Re: [情報] BP Cardinals Top 11 Prospects

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2. Oscar Taveras, OF
DOB: 6/19/92
Height/Weight: 6-2/180
Bats/Throws: L/L
Drafted/Signed: 2010, Dominican Republic
2011 Stats: .386/.444/.584 at Low-A (78 G)
Tools Profile: Bat, bat and more bat.

Year in Review: When not struggling with hamstring issues, this Dominican was
the most impressive pure hitter in the Midwest League by a wide margin.
The Good: Taveras has an excellent approach for his age, and his swing
possesses the rare combination of extreme violence and sublime bat control.
While he takes a massive cut, he consistently makes very hard contact to all
fields. Once he adds some loft, scouts believe he'll be good for 18-20 home
runs. Leg problems limited Taveras in 2011, but he's an average runner with a
good arm.
The Bad: Taveras is not especially toolsy, so most of his value is wrapped in
his hitting ability. He'll be limited to an outfield corner in the future, so
there is some onus on him to find the power in his swing.
Ephemera: In 42 home game for Quad Cities, Taveras went 67-for-151 for an
insane .444/.494/.689 line.
Perfect World Projection: He could be a .300+ hitter with 20 home runs
annually.
Fantasy Impact: Everyone likes batting averages with power, but find your
speed elsewhere.
Path to the Big Leagues: Taveras will likely begin the year in the Florida
State League, but if he can stay healthy, he could hit his way to the upper
levels around his 20th birthday.
ETA: Late 2013

3. Carlos Martinez, RHP
DOB: 9/21/91
Height/Weight: 6-0/165
Bats/Throws: R/R
Drafted/Signed: 2010, Dominican Republic
2011 Stats: 2.33 ERA (38.2-27-14-50) at Low-A (8 G); 5.28 ERA (46-49-30-48)
at High-A (10 G)
Tools Profile: He has the best arm strength in the system, and among the best
in all of the minors.

Year in Review: This much-hyped international signee did not disappoint early
on in his stateside debut, but he scuffled after moving up to High-A.
The Good: Martinez's fastball is electric. He sits in the mid- to upper-90s
and touched triple digits on several occasions. He will flash a plus
curveball with plenty of depth, and he’s an aggressive pitcher who goes
after hitters.
The Bad: Martinez has a smallish frame and plenty of effort in his delivery,
a combination that has many scouts projecting a future in the bullpen. His
curveball comes and goes, and he can be guilty of overthrowing the pitch. His
command can waiver.
Ephemera: Midwest League left-handed batters hit just .109 (7-for-64) against
Martinez, yet Florida State League lefty hitters touched him up for a .307
(23-for-75) mark.
Perfect World Projection: It's easy to dream on Martinez as a stud starter,
but many scouts project a bullpen role for him, particularly as a closer.
Fantasy Impact: He should have value in either role.
Path to the Big Leagues: Martinez will remain a starter for now and get
another crack at High-A batters in 2012.
ETA: 2014

4. Matt Adams, 1B
DOB: 8/31/88
Height/Weight: 6-3/230
Bats/Throws: L/R
Drafted/Signed: 23rd round, 2009, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
2011 Stats: .300/.357/.566 at Double-A (115 G)
Tools Profile: This 23-year-old has plenty of power, and he can flat-out hit.

Year in Review: This first baseman proved 2010's surprise performance was for
real by making a two-level jump and earning Texas League MVP honors.
The Good: Adams has plus-plus power, but it comes from his size more than his
swing. He's a pure hitter who focuses on contact and lets his strength work
for him by launching rockets to all fields. He also projects to hit for a
high batting average. He has hit at every level, and scouts have gone from
writing him off as a late-pick organizational player to a potential
big-league force. The Slippery Rock product is good at picking throws out of
the dirt at first base.
The Bad: Adams is well over his listed weight of 230 pounds, and he’s
sluggish on the basepaths and in the field. He'll need to improve his plate
discipline; he swings at too many pitches and finds himself behind in the
count too often.
Ephemera: None of the 18 players selected out of Slippery Rock have reached
the big leagues.
Perfect World Projection: He could be a middle-of-the-order run producer.
Fantasy Impact: It’s above average, even for a first baseman.
Path to the Big Leagues: Albert Pujols’ departure transformed Adams' future
in St. Louis from non-existent to the club’s first baseman of the future.
He'll spend most of 2012 at Triple-A Memphis and compete for the everyday job
in 2013.
ETA: Late 2012

5. Kolten Wong, 2B
DOB: 10/10/90
Height/Weight: 5-9/190
Bats/Throws: L/R
Drafted/Signed: First round, 2011, University of Hawaii
2011 Stats: .335/.401/.510 at Low-A (47 G)
Tools Profile: There’s nothing star-level here, but Wong has a little bit of
everything.

Year in Review: The Cardinals’ first-round pick was even better than
advertised in his pro debut.
The Good: Wong’s ability and infectious energy make him fun to watch. He's a
small, compact athlete with an excellent approach and a lightning-quick bat.
He has enough leverage in his swing to hit 10-15 homers per season. His
average speed plays up due to his instincts. He has excellent instincts and
fundamentals at second base.
The Bad: While it's hard to find weaknesses in his game, Wong doesn't have
any star-level tools, either. His size doesn’t allow for much projection in
his game.
Ephemera: Wong hit .660 during his senior year at Kamehameha High School(龜派
氣功高中) and never hit less that .500 in any of his four varsity seasons.
Perfect World Projection: He could be an above-average everyday second
baseman.
Fantasy Impact: Most of this second baseman’s value will be in his batting
average, but he won't be a total slouch in other categories. He’ll deliver
double-digit home runs and stolen bases.
Path to the Big Leagues: Wong could have a development path similar to 2010
first-round pick Zack Cox; he could begin the year in the Florida State and
move up to Double-A at midseason.
ETA: Late 2013

6. Tyrell Jenkins, RHP
DOB: 7/20/92
Height/Weight: 6-4/180
Bats/Throws: R/R
Drafted/Signed: First round, 2010, Henderson HS (TX)
2011 Stats: 3.86 ERA (56-63-13-55) at Rookie (11 G)
Tools Profile: There’s not much in reality, but Jenkins has as much to dream
on as any arm in the system.

Year in Review: This high-ceiling right-hander showcased all of his strengths
and weakness in the Appy League.
The Good: There are few more athletic pitchers than Jenkins in the minors. He
has long levers, but his silky-smooth delivery allows him to throw strikes
with an 89-95 mph fastball that should sit more consistently at the upper
parts of that range as his game matures.
The Bad: Jenkins remains a very raw product. He'll occasionally show an
impressive curveball and has some feel for a changeup, but they're both
inconsistent offerings that will require plenty of refinement. He needs
innings and repetition more than anything.
Ephemera: Jenkins allowed just one earned run in the first inning over his 11
starts for Johnson City, but had a 4.60 ERA in all the following frames
combined.
Perfect World Projection: Jenkins has frontline potential, but he's light
years away from his ceiling.
Fantasy Impact: For now, he's a high-risk, high-reward pick.
Path to the Big Leagues: Jenkins will be monitored closely as he makes his
highly-anticipated full-season debut at Low-A Quad Cities.
ETA: 2015

7. Zack Cox, 3B
DOB: 5/9/89
Height/Weight: 6-0/215
Bats/Throws: L/R
Drafted/Signed: First round, 2010, University of Arkansas
2011 Stats: .335/.380/.439 at High-A (42 G); .293/.355/.432 at Double-A (93 G)
Tools Profile: He has an impressive bat, but his other tools fall a bit flat.

Year in Review: This first-round pick got better as the season went on; he
reached Double-A in his first full season.
The Good: Cox has a plus hit tool due to excellent pitch recognition and
outstanding hand-eye coordination. He uses all fields and began to tap into
his average power during the second half of the season. His second-best tool
is his plus arm.
The Bad: Cox rarely looks comfortable in the box against left-handed pitching
and it shows up in the results; in 141 at-bats against southpaws in 2011, he
hit just .241 and didn’t homer. Cox has a thick build and is a below-average
runner who can get sloppy at third base.
Ephemera: In 2011, Cox went 4-for-7 with a pair of walks in nine plate
appearances with the bases loaded.
Perfect World Projection: He could be an everyday player, but he won’t be a
star.
Fantasy Impact: He's going to hit for average, but his numbers in power
categories could fall short of normal expectations for the position.
Path to the Big Leagues: Cox will return to Double-A in 2012, and has no
obvious path from there with David Freese in the big leagues and Matt
Carpenter at Triple-A. He'll have to mash his way to a promotion.
ETA: 2013

8. Trevor Rosenthal, RHP
DOB: 5/29/90
Height/Weight: 6-2/190
Bats/Throws: R/R
Drafted/Signed: 21st round, 2009, Cowley College
2011 Stats: 4.11 ERA (120.1-111-39-133) at Low-A (22 G)
Tools Profile: This 21st-rounder has a plus fastball and plus control.

Year in Review: Rosenthal was a relative unknown entering the year, but his
peripherals were much better than his ERA, as were his scouting reports.
The Good: This righty attacks hitters with a fastball that sits in the low
90s, touches 96, and features a bit of natural sinking action. He throws
strikes with all of his pitches, and both his curveball and changeup could
become average pitches.
The Bad: Rosenthal's delivery carries his arm across his body and he falls
hard to his left side. He can become over-reliant on his fastball, and he
needs to refine both of his secondary pitches. The 21-year-old has control,
but he needs to improve his command and work both sides of the plate.
Ephemera: Cowley College, a two-year school in Arkansas City, Kansas, has not
produced a notable baseball player since 1996, when both Travis Hafner and
Junior Spivey were drafted.
Perfect World Projection: He could be a fourth starter, though he has some
shot at being a third starter.
Fantasy Impact: He’ll be a solid contributor across the board.
Path to the Big Leagues: Rosenthal will begin 2012 in the Florida State
League, where he can put up numbers to get the attention his talent deserves.
ETA: Late 2014

9. Jordan Swagerty, RHP
DOB: 7/14/89
Height/Weight: 6-2/175
Bats/Throws: S/R
Drafted/Signed: Second round, 2010, Arizona State University
2011 Stats: 1.50 ERA (30-18-2-30) at Low-A (5 G); 1.82 ERA (54.1-42-16-52) at
High-A (22 G); 2.89 ERA (9.1-8-5-7) at Double-A (9 G)
Tools Profile: Swagerty’s two-pitch mix works better in the bullpen.

Year in Review: This 2010 second-round pick impressed as a starter, but he
moved quickly through the system when returned to his college role as a
late-inning reliever.
The Good: Swagerty combines two power pitches with outstanding control. He
sits in the low 90s with a fastball that can touch 95; he uses it to get
ahead in the count to set up a plus-plus slider that comes in hard and
features heavy tilting action. His delivery is a bit unorthodox, but his arm
action is clean and smooth.
The Bad: Swagerty is not the most physical of pitchers, and will likely
always work better in relief. He has a changeup, but its development is well
behind his other offerings.
Ephemera: Among the forty-seven 75th overall picks in draft history, Scott
Radinsky is the all-time leader in both wins (42) and saves (52).
Perfect World Projection: He could be a fourth starter or a set-up man.
Fantasy Impact: It’ll be solid but unspectacular as a starter, and he’ll be
good but without saves as a reliever.
Path to the Big Leagues: Swagerty will likely return to Double-A in 2012, but
his role there is still a bit up in the air. If he stays in the bullpen, he
could reach the big leagues as early as September.
ETA: 2013

10. Matt Carpenter, 3B
DOB: 11/26/85
Height/Weight: 6-3/200
Bats/Throws: L/R
Drafted/Signed: 13th round, 2009, Texas Christian University
2011 Stats: .300/.417/.463 at Triple-A (130 G); .067/.263/.133 in MLB (7 G)
Tools Profile: The TCU product doesn’t have many tools, but he doesn't make
outs.

Year in Review: This on-base machine kept doing his thing at Triple-A and
made a brief big-league debut.
The Good: Carpenter is one of the toughest outs in the minor leagues. He
never swings at a pitch outside of the zone, and rarely strikes out. He
utilizes a quick, compact swing to lace line drives in every direction. He's
a max-effort grinder who gets the most out of his tools.
The Bad: Carpenter's value revolves around his offensive prowess. He's a poor
runner, below-average defender, and his arm is merely average. He's hardly a
singles hitter, yet he lacks the kind of power normally associated with the
hot corner.
Ephemera: Players selected with the 399th overall pick in the draft have hit
167 big-league home runs. Terry Steinbach, who did not sign as that selection
in 1980 by the Indians, hit 162 of them.
Perfect World Projection: He won’t be a star, but he’ll be a solid,
everyday third baseman. (跟Cox完全一樣 XD)
Fantasy Impact: It’s nothing special, but Carpenter has more value in
leagues where on-base percentage counts.
Path to the Big Leagues: For now, his only hope in St. Louis is staying hot
and waiting for David Freese's annual disabled list stint. Even then, he
needs a change of scenery to get a real look.
ETA: 2013

11. Ryan Jackson, SS
DOB: 5/10/88
Height/Weight: 6-3/180
Bats/Throws: R/R
Drafted/Signed: Fifth round, 2009, University of Miami
2011 Stats: .278/.334/.415 at Double-A (135 G)
Tools Profile: He’s a plus defender who is starting to figure some things
out with the bat.

Year in Review: The glove-first shortstop showed some signs of life at the
plate in his first season at the upper levels.
The Good: While Jackson is not a fast player, he's very quick; he has
outstanding instincts and reactions at shortstop to go with soft hands, a
plus arm, and outstanding actions. He's an instinctual hitter who waits for
his pitch, has a decent feel for contact, and gap power.
The Bad: Jackson's numbers always look better due to his ability to hit
left-handers hard; his platoon splits are a bit troubling. He can't afford to
lose a step because he'll have little big-league value if he can't play on
the left side of the field.
Ephemera: Jackson hit at least .323 in three different months of the 2011
season, but he hit just .208 in May and August combined.
Perfect World Projection: He could be an everyday shortstop, with the floor
of a nice utility player.
Fantasy Impact: It’s nothing special, but he'll have extra value in sim
leagues where defense matters.
Path to the Big Leagues: Jackson will move up to Triple-A in 2012. He could
be caddy in the big leagues in 2013 with eyes on the full-time gig once
Furcal's two-year deal is up.
ETA: 2013

The Sleeper: Lance Jeffries, a 2011 10th-round pick, is a
rough-around-the-edges project with an electric bat and well above-average
speed.

Top 10 Talents 25 and Under (born 4/1/86 or later)
1. Shelby Miller, RHP
2. Jaime Garcia, LHP
3. Oscar Taveras, OF
4. Carlos Martinez, RHP
5. Matt Adams, 1B
6. Kolten Wong, 2B
7. Tyrell Jenkins, RHP
8. Eduardo Sanchez, RHP
9. Lance Lynn, RHP
10. Zack Cox, 3B

Needless to say, the Cardinals are not a young team at the big-league level.
Garcia's 2011 showing was more indicative of his true talent; while he's
hittable, his ability to throw strikes and get ground balls makes him a
number-three starter. Sanchez was outstanding out of the bullpen early in the
season; he’d rank higher if his season hadn’t been cut short by shoulder
problems. Lynn found a home in a relief role and should be effective there
for years to come.

Summary: The Cardinals’ system is, in many ways, fascinating one. While
Miller is a no-brainer as the system’s top prospect, scouts have mixed
reviews about the abilities and upside of nearly every prospect below him. My
rankings could be right or wrong, but there is no question that this system
has improved significantly.

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剛簽下的Andres Serrano
http://tinyurl.com/7tct5hp

The Cardinals have signed Dominican righthander Andres Serrano for $750,000,
a deal that was agreed to in October and is still pending Major League
Baseball's investigation into Serrano's age and identity.

Serrano, 17, has a long-armed, projectable 6-foot-3, 190-pound frame and a
fastball that scouts have said they've seen range anywhere from 90-95 mph.
Serrano is a good athlete who also throws a curveball and a changeup, with
the curveball the most advanced of his secondary offerings. Serrano is from
Santiago, where he trained with Maximo Grullon. The Cardinals' top two Latin
American prospects, righthander Carlos Martinez and outfielder Oscar Taveras,
were also signed out of the northern part of the Dominican Republic.

If the contract is approved, Serrano's bonus would be the highest of 2011 for
a Dominican pitcher. Mariners Venezuelan righthander Victor Sanchez ($2.5
million), Blue Jays Mexican righthander Roberto Osuna ($1.5 million), Rangers
Venezuelan lefthander Yohander Mendez ($1.5 million), Reds Venezuelan
righthander Jonathan Perez ($825,000) and Cubs Cuban lefthander Frank Del
Valle ($800,000) were the only other international pitchers who got bigger
deals in 2011.

Goldstein說有球隊(不是我們)認為Serrano有進入球隊前二十名新秀的能力。

還好還有簽他(不過也是要等身分證實)，不然去年在農場投手的補充根本是零...

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→ ColbyRasmus:Jonathan Mayo還真的把Serrano排到第二十名 XD
→ ColbyRasmus:他好像排到後面就隨便排了
→ ColbyRasmus:Goldstein把Adams排在Singleton、Rizzo和Alonso前面
→ ColbyRasmus:他還真敢啊 XD
→ ColbyRasmus:紅雀官網的新beat writer給我的感覺好像女版的Kevin
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