Category Archives: American League West

2013 Toronto Blue Jays Top 15 Prospects

Posted on 7 March 2013 by Mark A.

I know I should not have been surprised by this, but when I got to the Blue Jays list I still had this lingering excitement over getting ready to rank a system loaded with high-ceiling talent. The Jays still have … Continue reading →

Posted in American League West, Prospect Rankings, Toronto Blue Jays | Tagged Aaron Sanchez, Alberto Tirado, American League East, Chase DeJong, Daniel Norris, Dawel Lugo, Deck McGuire, DJ Davis, Franklin Barreto, John Stilson, Marcus Stroman, Matt Smoral, Prospect Rankings, Roberto Osuna, Santiago Nessy, Sean Nolin, Top 15, Toronto Blue Jays, Tyler Gonzales | 5 Comments

Scouting Report: Luis Sardinas (SS)

Posted on 5 March 2013 by Mark A.

BLUF: Very good shortstop with hitting ability and speed, that could move quickly. The Player: Luis Sardinas (SS, Texas Rangers) – A big ticket signing ($1.2 million) in 2009, Sardinas debuted in the Arizona League in 2010. He played 40 … Continue reading →

Posted in American League West, Scouting Reports, Texas Rangers | Tagged American League West, Luis Sardinas, Scouting Report, Shortstop, Texas Rangers | Leave a comment

2013 Texas Rangers Top 15 Prospects

Posted on 4 March 2013 by Mark A.

The Rangers have one of the elite minor leagues systems in all of baseball. I don’t really want to try to explain how deep this system is with highly talented players; instead, I’ll just let you dig into the Top … Continue reading →

Posted in American League West, Prospect Rankings, Texas Rangers | Tagged American League West, Cody Buckel, Jairo Beras, Joey Gallo, Jorge Alfaro, Jurickson Profar, Justin Grimm, Lewis Brinson, Luis Sardinas, Luke Jackson, Martin Perez, Mike Olt, Nomar Mazara, Prospect Rankings, Roman Mendez, Ronald Guzman, Rougned Odor, Texas Rangers, Top 15 | 6 Comments

Accountability Check: Rangers 2012 Top 15 Prospects

Posted on 1 March 2013 by Mark A.

Texas Rangers 2012 Top 15 Prospects (2/2/12) No matter what team you root for, it is impossible not to appreciate the immense talent the Rangers have accumulated at the minor league level. I’m by no means the Rangers expert that … Continue reading →

Posted in American League West, Prospect Rankings, Texas Rangers | Tagged Accountability Check, American League West, Prospect Rankings, Texas Rangers, Top 15 | 3 Comments

Scouting Report: Gabriel Guerrero (OF)

Posted on 26 February 2013 by Mark A.

BLUF: Extreme risk player with slugger potential from a classic right-field profile. The Player: Gabriel Guerrero (OF, Seattle Mariners) – Signed for $400,000 in 2011, Guerrero debuted in the rookie-level Dominican Summer League with a .236/.288/.298 line in 57 games … Continue reading →

Posted in American League West, Scouting Reports, Seattle Mariners | Tagged American League West, Gabriel Guerrero, Outfield, Scouting Report, Seattle Mariners | 2 Comments

2013 Seattle Mariners Top 15 Prospects

Posted on 25 February 2013 by Mark A.

Any team in baseball would kill to have a couple of top prospects like Taijuan Walker and Mike Zunino and both players are among the best of the best in all of baseball. Beyond that the Mariners have a host … Continue reading →

Posted in American League West, Prospect Rankings, Seattle Mariners | Tagged Brad Miller, Brandon Maurer, Carter Capps, Danny Hultzen, Edwin Diaz, Gabriel Guerrero, James Paxton, Luiz Gohara, Mike Zunino, National League West, Nick Franklin, Prospect Rankings, Seattle Mariners, Stefen Romero, Taijuan Walker, Top 15, Tyler Marlette, Tyler Pike, Victor Sanchez | 1 Comment

Accoutability Check: Mariners 2012 Top 15 Prospects

Posted on 22 February 2013 by Mark A.

Seattle Mariners 2012 Top 15 Prospects (1/17/12) Fortunately for me, last year’s Mariners list came out after the big trade that sent Michael Pineda to the Yankees and brought Jesus Montero to Seattle. The trade resulted in some quirkiness in … Continue reading →

Posted in American League West, Prospect Rankings, Seattle Mariners | Tagged Accountability Check, American League West, Prospect Rankings, Seattle Mariners, Top 15 | Leave a comment

Scouting Report: Miles Head (3B)

Posted on 1 February 2013 by Mark A.

BLUF: Potential middle-of-the-order hitter with average and power. The Player: Miles Head (3B, Oakland Athletics) – Head joined the A’s after arriving as a piece in the trade that shipped Andrew Bailey to Boston. After improving with a .338/.409/.612 line … Continue reading →

Posted in American League West, Oakland A's, Scouting Reports | Tagged American League West, Miles Head, Oakland Athletics, Scouting Report, Third Base | 4 Comments

2013 Oakland Athletics Top 15 Prospects

Posted on 30 January 2013 by Mark A.

The A’s had plenty of contributions from young players in 2012, including Yoenis Cespedes, Josh Donaldson, AJ Griffin, Jarrod Parker and more. That was a testament to a strong minor league system that took a hit with the graduation of … Continue reading →

Posted in American League West, Oakland A's, Prospect Rankings | Tagged Addison Russell, American League West, Bobby Crocker, Brad Peackock, Chris Bostick, Dan Straily, Daniel Robertson, Grant Green, Matt Olson, Max Stassi, Michael Choice, Miles Head, Nolan Sanburn, Oakland Athletics, Prospect Rankings, Raul Alcantara, Renato Nunez, Sonny Gray, Top 15 | 8 Comments

Accountability Check: Athletics 2012 Top 15 Prospects

Posted on 29 January 2013 by Mark A.

Oakland Athletics 2012 Top 15 Prospects (12/30/11) My biggest gripe with a look back at last year’s A’s rankings is that there were some quality big-league contributors that I left off the list. That’s not to say that player like … Continue reading →

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