25) Hee Seop Choi, 1B, Cubs, 23yo (OBA: -0.2, LWP: 0.5, SPD: -0.6, EYE: 0.2)
A wrist injury hampered Choi most of last season, when he returned, late in the season, he showed a brief glimpse of the hitting ability that made the Cubs ready to trade Mark Grace before last season. But after only a handful of at bats in the AFL, he was shut down again. If he recovers fully he is one of the 10 best hitting prospects in the game. At the moment the Cub organization holds its collective breath.
30) Chin-Fen Chen, OF, Dodgers, 24yo (OBA: 2.2, LWP: 3.0, SPD: 0.5, EYE: 0.4)
After suffering through a 2000 season where his power virtually disappeared, Chen returned last season in full force. When healthy, he is an offensive force that destroys fastball pitchers, hits for average, has tremendous power, possesses above average speed, and although he strikes out a lot he has enough plate discipline to post .380+ OBAs. The downside to Chen is that he has been somewhat inconsistent, and defensively will be limited to LF/1B at the major league level. His upside is a .300AVG, 35
Dbl, 30HR, double digit SBs hitter who could produce .950+ OPS. With Sheffield still in left, look for Chen to spend a good part of 2002 at AAA, but by July he should be fighting for ABs in Los Angeles somewhere.
68) Chin-Hui Tsao, RHS, 21yo (n/a)
Tsao missed all but 17 innings of the 2001 season due to an elbow injury that required ligament replacement surgery. Prior to the injury, Tsao possessed a mid-90’s fastball, a plus slider, and an adequate curve and change. His greatest strength however was his command that allowed him to throw any of his pitches anywhere in the count. Tsao is not expected back until at least mid-May (possibly later) and will probably pitch minimally in 2002. His main goal will be to prove healthy. There is no
question that he had tremendous pre-injury potential, but returning from his injury is an extremely questionable proposition.
116) Hong-Chi Kuo, LHS, Dodgers, 20yo (n/a)
Finally back after his “lightning” 2000 debut (struck out 7 of nine batters, w/o allowing a baserunner, then had ligament replacement surgery), Kuo showed he still has “electric” stuff, albeit in the GCL. His arsenal consists of a upper 90’s fastball, and a below average curve and change. Of course the biggest question surrounding him at this point is his health. Look for the Dodgers to move him to the SAL or CAL to start 2002. It will be interesting to see how he does in full-season ball, but
he will have two main objectives…1) prove that he can throw 130+ IPs and 2) Develop major league adequate secondary offerings. Anytime you can find a LH starter that throws in the high-90’s you have to take notice, and that makes Kuo an extremely high risk/reward prospect that could be much higher on this list next year if things go well. If not you’ll have to look hard to find him.
118) Seung Song, Red Sox, RHS/R, 22yo (MOB: 0.6, K/IP: 0.8, K/BB: 0.7)
Another very good control pitcher, Song made tremendous strides as he dominated both A-levels in 2001. Song is very much a “pitcher” at this stage of his career and gets the most out a 90-mph fastball, and an above average curve and change by changing speed and location extremely well. That said, his 2002 challenge at AA will go a long way toward determining his eventual upside. While he has struck out nearly a batter per inning, he really is more of a finesse pitcher and AA is a finesse pitcher’s
proving ground. Expect him to succeed and eventually become a solid #3/#4 guy with a late 2003 arrival, but it is far from assured.
171) Jae-Kuk Ryu, RHS, Cubs, 19yo (n/a)
Signed out of Korea this spring, Ryu dominated AZL hitters in a brief late season debut. He is an extremely polished pitcher for his age, who can hit spots and change speeds well. His fastball is presently low-90’s, but it could be mid-90’s by the time he’s ready for the big leagues. His control is well above average for a young power pitcher. The Cubs will take their time with Ryu, not only in letting him develop his secondary offerings, but in making the necessary cultural adjustments as well.
2002 should find him in Lansing. He has a tremendous upside as a front of the rotation starter.
196) Jae Seo, RHS/R, Mets, 24yo (MOB: 2.0, K/IP: -0.2, K/BB: 1.4)
Seo missed nearly two full seasons due to elbow surgery, but returned in 2001 nearly as good as ever. There are two schools of thought on Seo. One says that although his fastball topped out at about 90 after the surgery (3-5 mphs less than pre-surgery), he should regain some of that velocity over time and due to his three class jump in 2001, things will only get better for him. My perspective is slightly different. Usually pitchers returning from ligament replacement surgery gain their velocity right
away (in many cases increased velocity) and if anything struggle with control. While Seo had a good nine start AAA campaign, most of his success was against younger AA and Hi-A hitters. When he reached more age appropriate competition at AAA his ratios were merely above average and he really wasn’t able to dominate hitters striking out only 4.8 batters per 9IP. That is of significant concern to me in regards to his ability to have success at the next level. He will undoubtedly return to AAA to
begin 2002. With the Met rotation already fairly set, there will be no rush for Seo. If he does raise that K/IP ratio in his second go round, look for him to join the bullpen in 2002 and become a very good middle reliever/spot starter type. If he can’t regain that velocity, don’t expect much at the next level.
264) Shin-Soo Choo, OF, Mariners, 20yo (n/a)
While it’s a long way from the AZL to the big leagues, Choo’s professional debut earned him accolades. He makes good contact, has projectable power in the range of 25+ HRs, shows advanced plate discipline and had 10 triples and 12 SBs in only 199 ABs. Defensively, he uses his speed well and has an average arm. Choo should return to full season A-ball in 2002, and could vault up this list by this time next year.
292) Jong Bong, LHS/R, Braves, 21yo (MOB: 0.1, K/IP: 0.1, K/BB: 0.0)
While Bong lacks any truly dominant pitch, he has posted relatively impressive numbers, despite being one of the youngest pitchers at every level. He has a 90mph fastball and a major league caliber change. His inconsistent curve may mean an eventual destination of the bullpen, but he is young enough that the Braves will continue to let him work on that before making the change. 2002 should provide Bong with his sternest test to date at AA.
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