Saturday, January 1, 2011

AL South - Top 10 Prospects

Top ten AL South prospects:

1. James Haselman, Austin Rock Stars, A+

Age: 23
Level: AAA
Expected ML position: SP
Strengths: Everything except...
Weaknesses: Only three pitches, one of which is not good

2. David Silva, Austin Rock Stars, A

Age: 23
Level: AA
Expected ML position: CF
Strengths: Contact/Range
Weaknesses: None

3. Neifi Gandarillas, St. Louis Beermen, A-

Age: 21
Level: AAA
Expected ML position: LF
Strengths: Contact/Power
Weaknesses: None

4. Carlos James, St. Louis Beermen, A-

Age: 21
Level: A+
Expected ML position: SS
Strengths: AVG/OBP
Weaknesses: Power

5. Felipe James, Austin Rock Stars, B+

Age: 21
Level: AAA
Expected ML position: LF
Strengths: Eye/Speed
Weaknesses: Accuracy

6. Dustan Jackson, St. Louis Beermen, B+

Age: 19
Level: A+
Expected ML position: 3B
Strengths: Power/Speed
Weaknesses: Accuracy

7. Mike Worthington, Austin Rock Stars, B+

Age: 22
Level: AAA
Expected ML position: CF
Strengths: Power/AVG vs. LHP/Glove
Weaknesses: Contact

8. Von Rain, St. Louis, Beermen, B

Age: 20
Level: A-
Expected ML position: SP
Strengths: BAA vs. RHs
Weaknesses: Control/Flyball pitcher

9. Rafael Mercedes, Richmond Rat Bastids, B-

Age: 21
Level: AAA
Expected ML position: 1B
Strengths: AVG/OBP
Weaknesses: Power

10. Allen Cox, St. Louis Beermen, B-

Age: 20
Level: A-
Expected ML position: SP
Strengths: BAA vs. RHs/Groundball pitcher
Weaknesses: Stamina