Community Prospect Rankings: Voting for #6
by KLSnow on Dec 31, 2008 12:00 PM CST
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Brett Lawrie won the voting for prospect #5. Follow the jump to see the expanded field of nominees for prospect #6.
BTW - thanks to Rattler Radio for helping promote the voting.
Lorenzo Cain, OF
Rankings:
Brewerfan.net Power 50: 8
John Sickels: 7
Baseball Prospectus: 6
Age: 22
Seasons in minors: 4
Top level reached in 2008: AAA
2008 Statistics:
Nashville (AAA): 19 AB, .158/.273/.158
Huntsville (AA): 148 AB, .277/.363/.486
Brevard County (A+): 317 AB, .287/.358/.448
Cutter Dykstra, OF
Rankings:
Brewerfan.net Power 50: 20
John Sickels: 9
Baseball Prospectus: 9
Age: 19
Seasons in minors: 1
Top level reached in 2008: Rookie+
2008 Statistics:
Helena (R+): 144 AB, .271/.367/.438
Arizona (R): 26 AB, .269/.406/.269
Taylor Green, 3B
Rankings:
Brewerfan.net Power 50: 5
John Sickels: 14
Baseball Prospectus: NR (rankings ended at 11)
Age: 22
Seasons in minors: 3
Top level reached in 2008: A+
2008 Statistics:
Brevard County (A+): 418 AB, .289/.382/.443
Cole Gillespie, OF
Rankings:
Brewerfan.net Power 50: 9
John Sickels: 11
Baseball Prospectus: NR (rankings ended at 11)
Age: 24
Seasons in minors: 3
Top level reached in 2008: AA
2008 Statistics:
Huntsville (AA): 462 AB, .281/.386/.472
Caleb Gindl, OF
Rankings:
Brewerfan.net Power 50: 10
John Sickels: 10
Baseball Prospectus: 11
Age: 20
Seasons in minors: 2
Top level reached in 2008: A
2008 Statistics:
West Virginia (A): 508 AB, .307/.388/.474
Jonathan Lucroy, C
Rankings:
Brewerfan.net Power 50: 7
John Sickels: 5
Baseball Prospectus: 8
Age: 22
Seasons in minors: 2
Top level reached in 2008: A+
2008 Statistics:
Brevard County (A+): 236 AB, .292/.364/.479
West Virginia (A): 239 AB, .310/.391/.510
Jake Odorizzi, RHP
Rankings:
Brewerfan.net Power 50: 11
John Sickels: 8
Baseball Prospectus: 7
Age: 18
Seasons in minors: 1
Top level reached in 2008: Arizona (Rookie)
2008 Statistics:
AZL Brewers (Rookie): 20.2 IP, 3.48 ERA, 1.31 WHIP
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Shocking
That an 18 year old kid without a shred of professional experience could get ranked #5.
Ah well.
by Charlie Marlow on Dec 31, 2008 1:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
He played at other high levels, such as the olympics.
Eric Gagne DL time: May 23-June 29 Brewers record in that span: 20-9
by NoahJ on Dec 31, 2008 1:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I voted for Lawrie......twice.
In my opinion, the word “prospect” cancels out the lack of experience caveat. We’re talking about flat out potential for most of these guys. With the end of last season exception of Gamel & Escobar, there’s probably not too many folks (myself included) who have seen a ton of AB’s from any of these guys. I based my Jeffress vote on potential as well, and I am trying to read as much as I can on each of these guys before i vote.
True enough, Lawrie is raw. That didn’t stop him from getting snagged in the middle of the 1st round last year though. Everything I’ve read about him says his bat is fantastic, and in terms of “prospects” I have his age working for him rather than against him. The sky’s the limit for an 18 year old 1st rounder, in contrast to prospects who are more MLB ready but also 5-6 years older. I think those guys have a body of work that should either increase or decrease their respective values.
Just my 2 cents…..I’m just defending my vote since I’ve seen a lot of people wondering how Lawrie made the list. I’m not implying he’s the 5th player away from playing in the bigs, I’m thinking more along the lines of expecting bigger things from him when/if he does get there down the road. I understand your point, as well as others Charlie, so don’t think I’m trying to start a “prospect war”. I just wanted to defend my choice.
It is dangerous for an athlete to believe his own publicity, good or bad - Bob Uecker, 1982.
by Adam P on Dec 31, 2008 2:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
"Lack of experience" isn't a problem for me.
“Lack of proven success at the position that defines your value” is.
Lucroy has shown signs of being a solid defensive catcher, and he can also hit some.
We have reason to believe Lawrie will hit, but at this point it’s unclear at best whether he’ll be able to handle the defensive responsibility of being a full time catcher.
As such, I’ve also voted Lucroy three times in a row, because I feel like he’s the one of the three catchers that’s most likely to actually be a big league catcher.
I don't specifically articulate my motives, because that wouldn't travel as well as a boo does.
by KLSnow on Dec 31, 2008 2:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm with you...sort of
Its really a case of only having statistics to base any of my votes on. I’ve never seen any of these prospects play (except for Gamel (I think…but I’d had some beers!) in the near perfect game Chris Young threw against the Brewers last year), so really all I’ve got to go off of is what’s out there. Lawrie looks like a good kid, but the strength of the competition hasn’t been there, and I’d look for sustained success.
In any case, I hear you. My second time in a row voting for Lucroy. All of my other votes have gone to whomever won.
by Charlie Marlow on Dec 31, 2008 3:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Lucroy
I’ve voted for him three times in a row now…he better win sooner or later.
On the plus side, though, nice to think that we have three legit (I hope) catching prospects.
by Oakland Brewer Fan on Dec 31, 2008 1:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I'm in the same boat
In my world my 5th spot vote is going to Taylor Green.
by MadJimiBrewha on Dec 31, 2008 2:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Man is this Illinois?
I thought that each person got one vote.
September 15: Not a bad little Monday
by molitorfan on Dec 31, 2008 6:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
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