July 27, 20241 yr Here is the updated list. Our top five selections in the draft made the list. Schultz, LHP (#8) Montgomery, SS (#34) Smith, LHP (#46) Thorpe, RHP (#51) Quero, CA (#90) Bush, LHP Iriarte, RHP Taylor, RHP Nastrini, RHP Ramos, 3B Eder, LHP Gonzalez, SS Bonemer, SS Baldwin, SS Zavala, OF Adams, RHP Batista, RHP Keener, RHP Wolkow, OF Larson, LHP Hernandez, CA Adler, RHP Hoopii-Tuionetoa, RHP Schweitzer, LHP Saucke, OF McLain, OF Luna, LHP McDougal, RHP Burrowes, SS Pallette, RHP
July 27, 20241 yr Author One fascinating note is Paddy only has three players on this list. While the depth of the system is as strong as it’s been in a long time, it’s not sustainable if the LatAm pipeline is providing little to no talent. I know Jerry is a big problem there, but the series of misses in Cuba (Vera, Yogurt, Cespedes, likely Colas) and none of the larger non-Cuban not cracking the list (like Erick Hernandez for example) is highly concerning. Feels like a big change is needed there unless Jerry’s refusal to deal with 14 & 15 year olds is a non-negotiable.
July 27, 20241 yr 10 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said: One fascinating note is Paddy only has three players on this list. While the depth of the system is as strong as it’s been in a long time, it’s not sustainable if the LatAm pipeline is providing little to no talent. I know Jerry is a big problem there, but the series of misses in Cuba (Vera, Yogurt, Cespedes, likely Colas) and none of the larger non-Cuban not cracking the list (like Erick Hernandez for example) is highly concerning. Feels like a big change is needed there unless Jerry’s refusal to deal with 14 & 15 year olds is a non-negotiable. I think hiring a director of international scouting should be Getz's number 1 priority this offseason. They're already years behind now though.
July 28, 20241 yr Wolkow so low seems ridiculous. Don't forget Ramos and Yosimar Cousin from Cuba... Don't forget helping Dodgers with their #16 prospect...nice of the Sox to always chip in. NEWS SCORES SCHEDULE STATS https://www.mlb.com/prospects/dodgers/hyun-seok-jang-815794 Scouting grades: Fastball: 60 | Curveball: 60 | Slider: 60 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 50 | Overall: 45 Jang projected as the No. 1 overall pick in the Korea Baseball Organization's September 2023 draft until he announced a month beforehand that he would rather pursue his dream of pitching in Major League Baseball. The Dodgers, who signed the first Korean big leaguer (Chan Ho Park) in 1994, coveted Jang but had little cash remaining in their 2023 international allotment. They traded righty pitching prospects Aldrin Batista and Maximo Martinez to the White Sox for $1 million in bonus pool money, then signed Jang for $900,000. Jang's four-seam fastball parks at 93-95 mph and tops out at 97 with carry up in the strike zone, and he could add more velocity as he continues add strength to his 6-foot-4 frame. His advanced feel for spin results in a pair of plus breaking balls, a hard 84-87 mph slider and a 76-82 mph curveball with downer break. While his fading 82-86 mph changeup isn't as advanced as the rest of his repertoire, it could become an average pitch as he uses it more often. Though there's some effort in Jang's delivery, his arm works well and his mechanics aren't a concern. He had no trouble throwing strikes as an amateur and has all of the ingredients to become a mid-rotation starter. Because he helped Korea win the Asian Games last fall, he's exempt from the mandatory 18-21 months service required of his nation's males and will be able to come to the United States Edited July 28, 20241 yr by caulfield12
July 28, 20241 yr 7 hours ago, caulfield12 said: Wolkow so low seems ridiculous. Don't forget Ramos and Yosimar Cousin from Cuba... Don't forget helping Dodgers with their #16 prospect...nice of the Sox to always chip in. NEWS SCORES SCHEDULE STATS https://www.mlb.com/prospects/dodgers/hyun-seok-jang-815794 Scouting grades: Fastball: 60 | Curveball: 60 | Slider: 60 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 50 | Overall: 45 Jang projected as the No. 1 overall pick in the Korea Baseball Organization's September 2023 draft until he announced a month beforehand that he would rather pursue his dream of pitching in Major League Baseball. The Dodgers, who signed the first Korean big leaguer (Chan Ho Park) in 1994, coveted Jang but had little cash remaining in their 2023 international allotment. They traded righty pitching prospects Aldrin Batista and Maximo Martinez to the White Sox for $1 million in bonus pool money, then signed Jang for $900,000. Jang's four-seam fastball parks at 93-95 mph and tops out at 97 with carry up in the strike zone, and he could add more velocity as he continues add strength to his 6-foot-4 frame. His advanced feel for spin results in a pair of plus breaking balls, a hard 84-87 mph slider and a 76-82 mph curveball with downer break. While his fading 82-86 mph changeup isn't as advanced as the rest of his repertoire, it could become an average pitch as he uses it more often. Though there's some effort in Jang's delivery, his arm works well and his mechanics aren't a concern. He had no trouble throwing strikes as an amateur and has all of the ingredients to become a mid-rotation starter. Because he helped Korea win the Asian Games last fall, he's exempt from the mandatory 18-21 months service required of his nation's males and will be able to come to the United States The Sox did receive their #17 prospect in that trade at least.
July 28, 20241 yr 3 minutes ago, Y2Jimmy0 said: The Sox did receive their #17 prospect in that trade at least. We are going to have to take some chances with Korean Japanese and even Taiwanese at some point. Cuba has dried up almost completely now.
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.