February 5, 20197 yr Our Ken takes a look at five outfield prospects in the White Sox system who are all crammed into the 7 to 15 range of the Top 30. Includes ranks by not just our own but other services too, and talks about ceilings/floors and trajectories. How would you rank the five?
February 5, 20197 yr Nice article, I would rank the guys in the same exact order. To me, Adolfo & Basabe are a step above the others at the moment. Both have tremendous upside and loud tools. I really like Gonzalez, but need to see how he responds to AA. With a strong showing, he could pass those other two assuming he can stick in CF.
February 5, 20197 yr In terms of rankings I would put Micker 1st. In terms of most likely to be an MLB starter and play a long time in MLB, Luis Gonzalez. I can see Gonzalez having an Aaron Rowand type of career.
February 5, 20197 yr I would really really love for Walker to have the type of year Gonzalez had last year. Kinda forgotten but Gonzalez struggled in his first post-draft year.
February 5, 20197 yr 3 hours ago, NorthSideSox72 said: How would you rank the five? I never know how to rank guys. Should it be based on raw talent? Should it be based on a higher ceiling? Should it be based on who is more likely to contribute to the major league squad at some point? I am going to rank them the following way: If I woke up tomorrow and found out one of them has been traded, who would I be most upset about? Here is my list: 1. Luis Gonzalez 2. Micker Adolfo 3. Blake Rutherford 4. Luis Basabe 5. Steele Walker
February 5, 20197 yr 1 minute ago, SoxBlanco said: I never know how to rank guys. Should it be based on raw talent? Should it be based on a higher ceiling? Should it be based on who is more likely to contribute to the major league squad at some point? I am going to rank them the following way: If I woke up tomorrow and found out one of them has been traded, who would I be most upset about? Here is my list: 1. Luis Gonzalez 2. Micker Adolfo 3. Blake Rutherford 4. Luis Basabe 5. Steele Walker Good post. We discuss these topic at length when finalizing FutureSox lists. I put Adolfo first because he has the highest ceiling by far and I don't think it's close. I put Basabe next because of proximity to majors and he can play CF. I have Gonzalez 3rd. He's older than Rutherford but he can play CF and has shown more power. Rutherford holds steady at 4 for me but if you believe Walker can play CF then I would understand Rutherford being 5th. Those are the same things I look at.
February 5, 20197 yr 6 hours ago, NorthSideSox72 said: Our Ken takes a look at five outfield prospects in the White Sox system who are all crammed into the 7 to 15 range of the Top 30. Includes ranks by not just our own but other services too, and talks about ceilings/floors and trajectories. How would you rank the five? Basabe, Adolfo, Rutherford, Gonzalez, Walker
February 6, 20197 yr Rutherford needs to tap into his power, otherwise he is gonna have a ceiling of a 4th OF unless he plays lights out CF defense.
February 6, 20197 yr Author 3 hours ago, Cashman said: Rutherford needs to tap into his power, otherwise he is gonna have a ceiling of a 4th OF unless he plays lights out CF defense. If he could play even reasonably competent defense in center field at the highest levels, he is a top 100 prospect IMO even without a big bump in power. But right now it looks like he's a corner guy, probably.
February 6, 20197 yr I agree on the corner OF spot, but no power is not gonna fly there unless he has some crazy OBP.
February 6, 20197 yr Highest ceiling: Micker Highest floor: Gonzalez Most likely to be an MLB regular: Rutherford. I know people are down on Rutherford, but when I look at his swing, approach and fundamentals, I just see a guy that's going to end up sticking.
February 7, 20197 yr 3 hours ago, TaylorStSox said: Highest ceiling: Micker Highest floor: Gonzalez Most likely to be an MLB regular: Rutherford. I know people are down on Rutherford, but when I look at his swing, approach and fundamentals, I just see a guy that's going to end up sticking. Great post. I feel very similar about all three guys.
February 7, 20197 yr 16 hours ago, TaylorStSox said: Highest ceiling: Micker Highest floor: Gonzalez Most likely to be an MLB regular: Rutherford. I know people are down on Rutherford, but when I look at his swing, approach and fundamentals, I just see a guy that's going to end up sticking. I agree with this, and Basabe will contribute the soonest and has 2nd highest ceiling.
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