May 17, 20214 yr Figure we could post the random prospect blurbs/notes/assessments in here for the 2021 minor league season since they don't really fit elsewhere.
May 17, 20214 yr Author https://blogs.fangraphs.com/daily-prospect-notes-5-17-21/ Quote Gavin Sheets, 1B/OF, Chicago White Sox Level & Affiliate: Triple-A CharlotteAge: 25 Org Rank: 24 FV: 40 Line: 2-for-4, HR, BB Notes Sheets has long been a hitter with much more raw power than game power. So far this year, he’s slugging .633 against a career .418 mark. His batted ball profile (which you can see on his player page) is nearly identical to the year-over-year distribution he’s exhibited throughout his career. I haven’t done a visual evaluation of the swing to see if it’s changed, but based on the batted ball data (which won’t really stabilize for another three weeks, for what it’s worth), I’d guess that this is a small sample anomaly rather than a real change in output. Edited May 17, 20214 yr by DirtySox
May 18, 20214 yr The lost year has me waaaaaaaaay behind on where all our prospects are. So many of these guys were just abstract names, at best, except Garrett Crochet.
May 18, 20214 yr I don't like having the entire minor leagues off on a given day... I want minor league game threads every day, damnit.
May 19, 20214 yr Some season starts by non Sox top prospects Rays guys: Wander Franco had a good start hitting 340 with 3 homers so far. His one flaw was he was hitting too many grounders/too low launch angle kinda Eric Hosmer style but so far this year he lowered his GB rate from high 40s to mid 30s which could make him even better (30 plus bomb guy vs 20s with the old approach) Also interesting is Vidal Brujan, already 23 yo middle infielder who was more of a slapdick contact and run prospect but he seems to have added power and has already hit 5 homers with 15% Ks and 15% walks. Could be a star too if that power stays. Padres guys: Abrams: Has hit 300 with 2 Homers and lots of walks but also a 23% k rate which is probably a bit higher than they hoped for even though of course AA was an aggressive assignment Robert hassell Last years HS draft outfielder has hit 275 with 2 Homers and tons of walks but also 26% Ks which is a bit high even though of course as a HS pick that is totally ok Spencer gore not looking good at all so far in 3 starts, his stock seems to be falling Orioles guys: Adley rutschman: Strange season so far, 20% walk rate and 3 homers already but 25% k rate and 205 avg (partly due to 230 babip) doesn't look so great compared to Vaughn from the same year who is holding his own in mlb. Grayson Rodriguez at 21 in high A looks like a Monster, 1.5 era with a 37% K-bb rate Tigers guys: Torkelson: So far walking a ton but that is the only positive, hitting 160 with no homers and a ton of Ks Pitching prospect Tarik skubal isn't great either so far at a 5 era. Mariners top outfield prospect julio Rodriguez looks good too hitting 327 with 10% walks and 5 homers, 20% k rate is OK too. Bobby witt Jr didn't have a good start hitting 180 with 1 Homer and 29% k
May 20, 20214 yr Interesting, I wonder if the forced cuts due to losing teams and smashing a rookie class into a group that hadn't played made a lot of 50/50 cuts, and when they saw who they kept they are reversing course and going after some guys that went to indy?
May 20, 20214 yr Author Goldstein on Jake Burger. Quote Jake Burger, 3B, Chicago White Sox (Triple-A Charlotte) The 11th pick in the 2017 draft, it’s hard to imagine a more injury plagued prospect than Burger, who entered the season having not played in almost four years due to back-to-back severe Achilles tendon ruptures. Suddenly 25, he was understandably pushed to Triple-A to start the season, and the results so far have been mixed. His .196/.245/.500 line in 11 games tells you everything you need to know about his offense. He’s hitting for power, with six of his nine hits going for extra bases, but isn’t hitting that much overall. “The bat speed is there, but he needs to simplify his swing in order to quit getting beat by good velocity,” said one pro scout who recently caught Burger in action. There is plenty of good news here, though, and not just because Burger is actually playing. He’s slimmed down and now projects as an average third baseman with a plus arm. There’s still a long way to go before we know what we have here, but it’s nice to see things moving in the right direction. https://blogs.fangraphs.com/a-thursday-scouting-notebook-5-20-2021/ Edited May 20, 20214 yr by DirtySox
May 21, 20214 yr Author Law on Sheets today. Quote Jack: I’ve seen the White Sox toying around with Gavin Sheets in right field – any chance he could exist in an outfield with Andrew Vaughn or is that just asking too much of Billy Hamilton / Robert when he’s back? Keith Law: I haven’t seen Sheets in the outfield, but having seen him at first base I’d be surprised if he could be even a 45 defender in RF. http://meadowparty.com/blog/2021/05/21/klawchat-5-21-21/
May 22, 20214 yr 14 hours ago, DirtySox said: Law on Sheets today. http://meadowparty.com/blog/2021/05/21/klawchat-5-21-21/ Guy is always so optimistic?
May 24, 20214 yr 18 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said: That is awesome! If Hector Gomez tweets something then you know it is true and likely to happen!
May 24, 20214 yr 12 hours ago, southsider2k5 said: Will Elijah play any affiliated ball this year? Where is he at currently?
May 24, 20214 yr Author Burger made the BA hot sheet today. Quote 13. Jake Burger, 3B, White Sox Team: Triple-A Charlotte (East) Age: 25 Why He’s Here: .333/.364/.905 (7-for-21), 5 R, 3 2B, 0 3B, 3 HR, 5 RBIs, 1 BB, 8 SO The Scoop: It’s been a long road back for Burger, who was the White Sox’s first-round pick out of Missouri State back in 2017, when he last appeared in an affiliated game. Since then, he’s torn his Achilles heel twice, among a host of injuries, and spent part of the lost 2020 season playing in an indy league. His bat was a consistently loud bright spot in Charlotte’s series against Durham, and he didn’t look bad at third base, either. (JN) https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/hot-sheet-baseballs-20-hottest-prospects-from-the-past-week-52421/ Edited May 24, 20214 yr by DirtySox
May 24, 20214 yr Author Also a Burger question in KGs chat today. Quote RIP GB 12:49 Thoughts on Jake Burger? Strictly a 3B/1B guy? Any chance he has the chops for a corner OF spot? Kevin Goldstein 12:50 I think that would be a stretch, but I'm encouraged to hear he's been pretty solid at 3B so far. Was more of a 40-45 there for me when I saw him play in Carbondale during his draft year. https://blogs.fangraphs.com/kevin-goldstein-fangraphs-chat-5-24-2021/ Edited May 24, 20214 yr by DirtySox
May 25, 20214 yr Yeah I heard that. I think they were well into double digits games until their first win.
May 25, 20214 yr https://www.mlb.com/news/featured/jazz-chisholm-and-marlins-lead-emerging-bahamas-baseball-talent?bt_ee=xWhNsaVZ9KG8DDxTnzO%2B7hqyAqt%2B3iN5C1b4e9D2c7c6mz8dmlyxjSVre14%2FcPoz&bt_ts=1621943098225&partnerId=zh-20210525-156906-MLB&qid=1026
May 25, 20214 yr 5 hours ago, Harold's Leg Lift said: Jo Adell hit his 10th HR in his 17th game. They better make sure he’s 100% ready for the big leagues this time around...already having suffered one massive setback.
May 26, 20214 yr On 5/21/2021 at 5:56 PM, DirtySox said: Law on Sheets today. http://meadowparty.com/blog/2021/05/21/klawchat-5-21-21/ This isn't surprising given the source. Keith Law hates the White Sox.
May 26, 20214 yr Author 14 hours ago, Harold's Leg Lift said: There was a melee between the Cubs and Padres low A teams. Sheesh
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