2018 Prospect Thread

OrlandoMerced · Post by **OrlandoMerced** » Wed Apr 11, 2018 6:39 pm

6C656D7C72080 wrote: The Kingham K totals through two games is encouraging. Makes me think he could contribute in the bullpen as well.

This is who I'm thinking should be the next bullpen callup. He's ready for ML work and we need middle bullpen help. I think we should try it out asap

And this is his age 26 season, he needs to be broken in to the major leagues and shouldn't be waiting on a chance for a rotation slot to be called up.

dogknot17@yahoo.co · Post by **dogknot17@yahoo.co** » Wed Apr 11, 2018 6:41 pm

505951404E340 wrote: The Kingham K totals through two games is encouraging. Makes me think he could contribute in the bullpen as well.

This is who I'm thinking should be the next bullpen callup. He's ready for ML work and we need middle bullpen help. I think we should try it out asap

I always liked Kingham too. Anyone know how hard he is throwing? Does he have his arm back?

I do expect Kyle Crick to be called up next for the Bullpen.

SammyKhalifa · Post by **SammyKhalifa** » Wed Apr 11, 2018 6:43 pm

323B33222C560 wrote: Broken record, I know.

Moroff has played a full game at SS, 2b, and 3b as well. He's not hitting so well though. OPS is only 1.100+ He needs to man up and start driving the ball somewhere.

I like his bat a lot and would like to see him at SS.

eventually, but mercer is hitting pretty well right now

OrlandoMerced · Post by **OrlandoMerced** » Wed Apr 11, 2018 6:50 pm

I think Moroff could replace Srod right now. I'm wondering if he has additional upside though.

SCBucco · Post by **SCBucco** » Thu Apr 12, 2018 3:20 am

4A7769646B616A486077666061050 wrote: Should Mercer get injured for an extended period of time, I think the org would be more comfortable moving Kramer up to the majors over Newman. I think Newman is more likely to be overmatched in the majors at this point.

Well the winner of that replaces Mercer after this year because he won't be resigned.

OrlandoMerced · Post by **OrlandoMerced** » Fri Apr 13, 2018 1:27 pm

MacGregor unfortunately follows up his first start with a dud. Looks like the defense blew one play, but with two on and two out and a chance to end the inning, he went walk-double to end up allowing 4 runs.

Mitchell raking down in WV, that's pretty awesome.

ChitownBucco · Post by **ChitownBucco** » Sat Apr 14, 2018 10:21 pm

Mason Martin playing first for WV today, hits his 3rd HR of year in first inning.

Martin has 6 hits this year.... 3 doubles and 3 Hr's

Martin turns 19 on June 2nd

OrlandoMerced · Post by **OrlandoMerced** » Fri Apr 20, 2018 12:38 pm

Calvin Mitchell is continuing to hit in the minors. This is the kind of prospect that can really blossom. I just pulled up his MLB draft prospect profile, he was trending towards a top pick in the draft, but slumped some in his senior season causing the drop.

Looking like a great pick, the dodgers have been really good at these sort of picks lately (Bellinger and Calhoun) of HS bats that are capable of early career breakouts.

dmetz · Post by **dmetz** » Tue Apr 24, 2018 2:39 am

Anyone getting concerned about the "future ML middle infielders" of Kramer and Newman yet?

Well, Kramer anyway. His K rate is astronomically high to start the year...with only 4 walks, 15 ks? My goodness. I'm concerned as this guys bat is supposed to be advanced.

Newman? He's not a prospect, to me, so I guess his meager hitting is irrelevant.

We really need to get Max Moroff ML at bats. Please. Someone. Hurdle? Bueller?

OrlandoMerced · Post by **OrlandoMerced** » Tue Apr 24, 2018 2:26 pm

I was hoping from more from Kramer and Luplow, but Newman isn't a prospect IMO. I think Tucker is the long term SS, so I'm not concerned that those guys aren't producing. Harrison is under contract for a while, so if Tucker can take over SS soon, things will be fine.