2012 Top Prospects

[mistgl]

Brown isn't really tearing the cover off the ball...

Small sample size, I know, but AA is where our hitting prospects tend to die

 

[SFGRTB]

Brown, Adrianza and Joseph finally showed some life at the plate tonight.

Brown 2-5 with a double and a run scored.

Adrianza 1-4 with a run and BB

Joseph 2-4 with 2 doubles, 1 RBI and a run.

Dominguez got the day off, but he's been on a tear, playing both 3B and LF/RF.

 

[gp956]

Tommy Joseph heating up. Last ten games: .310/.341/.571
Hit two HR last night.

 

[Giantsmojo]

Brett Bochy 17.1 IP, 0 R, 16/3 K/BB, .46 WHIP

 

[SFGRTB]

Notables:

AAA:

Roger Kieschnick: .349/.400/.651 7HRs 20RBI 33/11 (K/BB) 126ABs

Charlie Culberson: .292/.328/.517 5HRs 23RBI 25/6 (K/BB) 120ABs

Nick Noonan: .337/.404/.410 4 2B 9/10 (K/BB) 4SBs 83ABs

Francisco Peguero: .215/.265/.355 2HRs 20RBI 19/7 (K/BB) 107ABs

Todd Linden: .252/.336/.439 3HRs 22RBI 25/13 (K/BB) 107ABs

Heath Hembree: 1.50ERA 12IP 10/4 (K/BB) 8 SVs 1HR.

AA:

Gary Brown: .243/.336/.287 19/9 (K/BB) 8/3 (SBs/CS) 4 XBH 115ABs (.308/.357/.333 last 10)

Chris Dominguez: .262/.280/.350 1HR 12RBI 25/2 (K/BB) 103ABs

Tommy Joseph: .224/.250/.378 3HRs 9RBI 17/3 (K/BB) 98ABs

Ehire Adrianza: .214/.305/.252 22/13 (K/BB) 2SBs 3XBH

Brett Bochy: 0.00ERA 17.1IP 16/3 (K/BB) 2W 1SV (5 hits allowed)

Chris Heston: 2-2 1.01ERA 35.2IP 22hits 30/9 (K/BB) 6 starts

A+:

Ricky Oropesa .271/.360/.365 1HR 14 RBI 29/14 (K/BB) 96 ABs

Joe Panik: .231/.341/.306 13/17! (SO/BB) 8XBH 1SB 108 ABs

Jarrett Parker: .179/.327/.440 5HRs 12RBI 6SBs 10XBH (15 total hits) 84ABs

Andrew Susac: .239/.338/.343 1HR 5RBI 24/7 (K/BB) 67ABS (DL since April 29th)

Jack Snodgrass: 3-1 1.29ERA 35IP 28H 25/7 (K/BB)

Seth Rosin: 2.53ERA 10.2IP 16/4 (K/BB) 12H 1HR 2SVs

Josh Osich: 0.00ERA 7.2IP 10/2 (K/BB) 6H 1SV (DL since April 29th)

Ryan Bradley: 3-2 1.57ERA 34.1IP 22H 22/7 (K/BB)

A:

Shawn Payne: .324/.471/.471 7XBH 17/17 (K/BB) 10SBs 68ABs (Missed time with injury)

Jose Cuevas: .245/.322/.415 4HRs 19RBI 17/11 (K/BB) 106 ABs

Cody Hall: 2.51ERA 14.1IP 15H 19/5 (K/BB) 7SV

Kyle Crick: 1-1 1.66ERA 21.2IP 10H 27/17 (K/BB) 5GS

Clayton Blackburn: 0-2 5.85ERA 20IP 25H 23/6 (K/BB) 1HR 5GS


Guys who jumped out to me were Kieschnick, Culberson, Noonan, Bochy, Heston, Panik, Parker, Payne, Crick, and Blackburn.

Kieschnick is tearing the cover off the ball in AAA, he may be an option soon. Culberson too has done a very good job hitting this year and could be the 2B next year, if not sooner. Noonan has surprised me with his patience at the plate, looking forward to see if he can sustain it, he plays 2B, SS and 3B so possible future utility guy.

Bochy is untouchable right now, he may see Fresno soon and be a Pen option as soon as next year. Heston too is having a solid year and may emerge as starting depth.

Panik has a very solid line, if he continues his approach now, he will see his average rise and OBP skyrocket. Parker gets strangest line in the minors right now, more runs scored than hits, +.300 OBP and +.400 SLG with sub-.200 BA. He's showing pluses in every tool category except the hits aren't falling.

Gary Brown better watch out because Shawn Payne is coming fast. He is my sleeper prospect has has been on fire. Crick has had control problems, but has improved his last 2 starts, striking out 8 both times, walking 2. He's pitched 4 innings or less 4 of 5 times. Blackburn had one bad start, hurting his overall numbers. Has given up 21 runs, but 13 earned so that tells me the defense is pretty bad down in Augusta.

 

[mistgl]

Brett Bochy 17.1 IP, 0 R, 16/3 K/BB, .46 WHIP

He is straight up nasty right now!

With our pen situation being what it is, I wouldn't be surprised if he's in AAA by mid summer, and gets the Runzler treatment come September.

He was projected to be a 5-10 round pick going into his junior year, but blew out his arm half way through the season. We picked him up in the 20s in a situation much the same as Wilsons. Hopefully this one pays equally large dividends

 

[calsnowskier]

Interesting "new" name to keep an eye on for a cup o' joe this season, especially given our inf troubles...

Skyler Stromsmoe - He only has 67 PAs so far this season, but he is hitting .308/.455/.481 in Fresneck and has been playing EVERYWHERE. Prob is that he is already 28, so not much of a ceiling.

If they decide that Noonan needs a bit more seasoning, and they want to try a zero-risk solution in place of CG, Stromsmoe may by the perfect sacrificial lamb...

 

[calsnowskier]

Another interesting tidbit...

Looks like Dominguez is no longer a 3B. He has yet to play in the infield this season. He has played exclusively in LF.

 

[gp956]

Interesting "new" name to keep an eye on for a cup o' joe this season, especially given our inf troubles...

Skyler Stromsmoe - He only has 67 PAs so far this season, but he is hitting .308/.455/.481 in Fresneck and has been playing EVERYWHERE. Prob is that he is already 28, so not much of a ceiling.

If they decide that Noonan needs a bit more seasoning, and they want to try a zero-risk solution in place of CG, Stromsmoe may by the perfect sacrificial lamb...

Skyler gets a nice biography-like article from fangraphs.

From the comments to the article: "So Skyler Stromsmoe was playing for the Southern Arkansas Mule Riders when he was signed to a pro contract by Tiny Thomas?"

 

[MarcoPolo]

Looks like Dominguez is no longer a 3B. He has yet to play in the infield this season. He has played exclusively in LF.

I figure that this is simply because Panda has 3B pretty much sewed up for the next 3 seasons, so they are teaching him a new position.

 

[calsnowskier]

I figure that this is simply because Panda has 3B pretty much sewed up for the next 3 seasons, so they are teaching him a new position.

You are probably right. Also, just because he has not played 3B this season does not mean he is done there. Last year they tried Pill at 2B. In '10, they played JCP at 2B the entire season, then he moved back to the OF...

It may be nothing more than an extended tryout for him.

 

[SFGRTB]

You are probably right. Also, just because he has not played 3B this season does not mean he is done there. Last year they tried Pill at 2B. In '10, they played JCP at 2B the entire season, then he moved back to the OF...

It may be nothing more than an extended tryout for him.

JCP?

 

[calsnowskier]

JCP?

Juan Carlos Perez.

Duh...


Edit: I am not sure sure that reads with the jest that was intended...

 

[SFGRTB]

Juan Carlos Perez.

Duh...

I actually didn't realize he played there the entire year

 

[calsnowskier]

Kiesch may be kicking in a door down in Fresno...

.331/.400/.636, 9 HR, 12 2B, 4 3B, 18/40 BB/K (he will fit right in).

However, I have no idea what his D is like (usually not a good sign), and the SF OF does not have any open slots.

 

[Heathbar012]

Kiesch may be kicking in a door down in Fresno...

.331/.400/.636, 9 HR, 12 2B, 4 3B, 18/40 BB/K (he will fit right in).

However, I have no idea what his D is like (usually not a good sign), and the SF OF does not have any open slots.

I'm fine with DFAing Nate right now. Warning: If taken seriously, this will be the next thing you see:

 

[gp956]

Kiesch may be kicking in a door down in Fresno...

.331/.400/.636, 9 HR, 12 2B, 4 3B, 18/40 BB/K (he will fit right in).

However, I have no idea what his D is like (usually not a good sign), and the SF OF does not have any open slots.

Yep, hard to find an opinion on him. Starting to think this current version of Blanco might be Gary Brown's ceiling. Might see Brown moved if the Giants need to add an infield bat in July.

 

[Heathbar012]

Yep, hard to find an opinion on him. Starting to think this current version of Blanco might be Gary Brown's ceiling. Might see Brown moved if the Giants need to add an infield bat in July.

That AA is a real ball-breaker of a possible career-definer, isn't it? Hopefully, he has a great June no matter what the org decides in terms of Mr. White's continued value. Do you think it would make sense to move Brown to AAA in hopes that a more "offense-minded Division" will make him look like a better prospect? Scouts don't just wipe AA out of their mind if a prospect struggles there and excels in AAA, do they? No matter how big of a backslide, he is still a Top 3 Prospect in a (slightly below) middle of the pack farm system, right?

 

[gp956]

That AA is a real ball-breaker of a possible career-definer, isn't it? Hopefully, he has a great June no matter what the org decides in terms of Mr. White's continued value. Do you think it would make sense to move Brown to AAA in hopes that a more "offense-minded Division" will make him look like a better prospect? Scouts don't just wipe AA out of their mind if a prospect struggles there and excels in AAA, do they? No matter how big of a backslide, he is still a Top 3 Prospect in a (slightly below) middle of the pack farm system, right?

No. I think everyone still rates Brown pretty much the same. It looks like he'll approach .260 in the eastern league before this season is over, and that's not terrible, nor great, enough such that anyone's opinion will change on him. So, yes, he's still a highly ranked prospect. Also, breaking out in Fresno will be discounted heavily.

 

[Stokes1931]

That AA is a real ball-breaker of a possible career-definer, isn't it? Hopefully, he has a great June no matter what the org decides in terms of Mr. White's continued value. Do you think it would make sense to move Brown to AAA in hopes that a more "offense-minded Division" will make him look like a better prospect? Scouts don't just wipe AA out of their mind if a prospect struggles there and excels in AAA, do they? No matter how big of a backslide, he is still a Top 3 Prospect in a (slightly below) middle of the pack farm system, right?

Zack Wheeler seems to be adjusting to AA. 2.12 ERA in 30 innings, 37 K's. Of course, AA is pretty much a pitching division, isn't it?

Oh, and DFA Nate. Now!