Under500Forever 738 Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 It’s that time of year again. looking for some help selecting a minor leaguer with upside. it’s a 16 team league with 10 max minor league system. most guys in the top 100 are gone except for players drafted this year. so I’m mainly looking at new arrivals to the list or guys just outside the top 100. here is who was picked so far torkelson , max meyer, Austin Martin , Hedbert Perez, Zac Veen, Asa Lacy, Edward Carbrera. I wanted to get this post rolling so I apologize for not having a list together. I will update it later on. I wanted to ask the heavy hitters I know and the good prospect guys I don’t know. thanks @brockpapersizer @ChicksDigTheOPS @garlando @FouLLine @HOOTIE @ST. STEVEN 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOOTIE 1,083 Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 These guys available? Nick Gonzales Garrett mitchell Wilman diaz Christian hernandez 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fishingguy12345 129 Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 (edited) You didn't say what pick you have, so it's hard to know how many names you need lol. Other guys to consider: Emerson Hancock Austin Hendrick Mick Abel Edited February 23 by fishingguy12345 Spelling 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rush2112 4,315 Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 Toss back you're #2, #6, #7 players and get more offense for those spots. After you do that Just keep going power bats heavy the rest of the way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Under500Forever 738 Posted February 23 Author Share Posted February 23 17 hours ago, HOOTIE said: These guys available? Nick Gonzales Garrett mitchell Wilman diaz Christian hernandez thanks for the reply my friend Gonzales , Bleday and Emerson Hancock were taken today. garrett Mitchell, Willman Diaz and Christian Hernandez are all available. One guy I also like that I was eyeing up last year is Luis Matos Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Under500Forever 738 Posted February 23 Author Share Posted February 23 10 hours ago, fishingguy12345 said: You didn't say what pick you have, so it's hard to know how many names you need lol. Other guys to consider: Emerson Hancock Austin Hendrick Mick Abel My bad Bleday, Hancock and Nick Gonazales were taken. 1 more pick ahead of me Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ST. STEVEN 4,332 Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 Hmmm, shoot out a short list and I will offer my best! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOOTIE 1,083 Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 I would roll with Mitchell If not, one of the 2 SS Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Under500Forever 738 Posted February 24 Author Share Posted February 24 34 minutes ago, HOOTIE said: I would roll with Mitchell If not, one of the 2 SS you like Matos at all? crochet? im going to get a short list together soon and post again Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Under500Forever 738 Posted February 24 Author Share Posted February 24 1 hour ago, ST. STEVEN said: Hmmm, shoot out a short list and I will offer my best! will do my man. Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Under500Forever 738 Posted February 24 Author Share Posted February 24 (edited) @HOOTIE @ST. STEVEN here is a list of guys available. thanks for the help everyone Luis Matos Hunter Bishop Francisco Alvarez Christian Hernandez Garret Crochet Josh Jung wilman Diaz Kjerstad Robert Hassell austin Hendrick Abel Garrett Mitchell Erick Pena Soderstrom Acosta Jordan Walker Edited February 24 by Under500Forever Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOOTIE 1,083 Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 3 hours ago, Under500Forever said: you like Matos at all? crochet? im going to get a short list together soon and post again Yea, I like both guys Go with your gut, or who you like. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOOTIE 1,083 Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 2 hours ago, Under500Forever said: @HOOTIE @ST. STEVEN here is a list of guys available. thanks for the help everyone Luis Matos Hunter Bishop Francisco Alvarez Christian Hernandez Garret Crochet Josh Jung wilman Diaz Kjerstad Robert Hassell austin Hendrick Abel Garrett Mitchell Erick Pena Soderstrom Acosta Jordan Walker How many picks you got? My short list Mitchell, diaz, hernandez, matos, pena, crotchet 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Under500Forever 738 Posted February 24 Author Share Posted February 24 (edited) 7 hours ago, HOOTIE said: How many picks you got? My short list Mitchell, diaz, hernandez, matos, pena, crotchet Only have 1 in this draft but would like to grab another. Probably won’t happen Are you worried Mitchell may not develop power? Edited February 24 by Under500Forever Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ST. STEVEN 4,332 Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 Mitchell could be a monster imo. They are aging out in their OF (brewers) and should be a spot for him as soon as he's ready--which could be quite soon. Hassell has really been catching my eye too, loud tools. Soderstrom is also very interesting to me. Could move very quick, though likely to come off C spot, bat is great. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Under500Forever 738 Posted February 24 Author Share Posted February 24 15 minutes ago, ST. STEVEN said: Mitchell could be a monster imo. They are aging out in their OF (brewers) and should be a spot for him as soon as he's ready--which could be quite soon. Hassell has really been catching my eye too, loud tools. Soderstrom is also very interesting to me. Could move very quick, though likely to come off C spot, bat is great. Any concern Mitchell may not develop power? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ST. STEVEN 4,332 Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 1 minute ago, Under500Forever said: Any concern Mitchell may not develop power? That feels like the common rub. But he has the raw power (and showed it well in BP and fall instructs)...little swing mod and that park=$ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brockpapersizer 11,914 Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 Matos, Alvarez, Pena jump out to me 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Under500Forever 738 Posted February 24 Author Share Posted February 24 It’s between Matos and Mitchell. I have to get another pick so I can get both Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOOTIE 1,083 Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 4 hours ago, Under500Forever said: Only have 1 in this draft but would like to grab another. Probably won’t happen Are you worried Mitchell may not develop power? He will probably never be a 30 guy, but should be 20 or so, with lots of steals 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOOTIE 1,083 Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 3 hours ago, brockpapersizer said: Matos, Alvarez, Pena jump out to me Interesting on Alvarez? Hasn't pena stocked dropped a bit? Not a Mitchell guy? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brockpapersizer 11,914 Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 33 minutes ago, HOOTIE said: Interesting on Alvarez? Hasn't pena stocked dropped a bit? Not a Mitchell guy? Mitchell is fine, if you have a good feeling about him, go for it. I tend to veer away from guys who look more attractive because of steals. Burns me sometimes, but I know some good prospectors who like him. Alvarez is the 2nd best catching prospect after Adley for me, hit tool looks really good and he's quite young. Potential 300 hitter with some pop at catcher. Pena was my #2 FYPD guy last year after Jasson. He's still yet to play in a game. I haven't heard anything bad. He could be a big time power bat and everyone was in love with him last year. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChicksDigTheOPS 2,496 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 On 2/23/2021 at 8:28 PM, Under500Forever said: @HOOTIE @ST. STEVEN here is a list of guys available. thanks for the help everyone Luis Matos Hunter Bishop Francisco Alvarez Christian Hernandez Garret Crochet Josh Jung wilman Diaz Kjerstad Robert Hassell austin Hendrick Abel Garrett Mitchell Erick Pena Soderstrom Acosta Jordan Walker I'd rank them 1a. Erick Pena 1b. Luis Matos 3. Josh Jung 4. Garrett Mitchell 5. Hunter Bishop 6. Wilman Diaz 7. Tyler Soderstrom 8. Heston Kjerstad 9. Christian Hernandez 10. Maximo Acosta 11. Francisco Alvarez 12. Mick Abel 13. Austin Hendrick 14. Garrett Crochet 15. Robert Hassell 16. Jordan Walker __________________1a. Erick Pena A bit of a mystique/unknown around him - but recent video shows glimpses of a truly special bat. 1b. Luis Matos I'm not wholly convinced he won't ultimately usurp or rival Luciano as the Giants next big superstar, not unlike Bichette/Vladdy in Toronto. Slight(ish) frame but electric bat speed. 3. Josh Jung I'm not a huge fan, but there's something to be said for his safe floor and steady offensive skills. I don't think he'll ever crack the top-50 in redrafts, but he should be up soon. 4. Garrett Mitchell I'm a skeptic-turned-believer during Spring Training. Physicality and athleticism drips from him -- he looks the part. Factor in power and speed, and this ranking could ultimately look low. 5. Hunter Bishop Tooled Up™ in a big way, but left-handed mashers in SF are a tough sell. maybe a .240 - 30 homer - 15 steal player at peak?6. Wilman Diaz Arguably the highest upside on the list. The athleticism, frame, and bat speed that superstars are made of -- but he is a Youtube highlight reel at this point. So was Malcolm Nunez. 7. Tyler Soderstrom When teammates (grown men) at the alternate site are calling you G.O.A.T. after your batting practice, and well-respected scouts are slapping down 60-60 hit/power grades, it's time to take notice. Soderstrom could be everything we hoped Brandon Belt could be - and more. 8. Heston Kjerstad Love the bat. I can envision a Conforto-like fantasy impact down the line. Beautiful swing, loosely reminiscent of Todd Helton. But he'll be lucky to be 65% the player. 9. Christian Hernandez If Christian and Wilman Diaz are still here, I'd guess Colmenarez is too? High risk high reward - enticing fantasy tools. Are you feeling lucky? 10. Maximo Acosta Maximo Acosta is to "Gleyber Torres" as George Feliz is to "Victor Robles". Still, there is plenty to like here. Athletic kid with a confident bat. 11. Francisco Alvarez A better real-life prospect than fantasy prospect - but he has a great chance to become a top-5 catcher in the game for half a decade +12. Mick Abel Sometimes they turn into Walker Buehler, sometimes they turn unto Alec Hansen. 13. Austin Hendrick I don't foresee enough contact to be a major difference maker; more of a supplemental power piece. Still, I don't see a massive difference between Hendrick and Hunter Bishop, which speaks to the close values of the all the players on this list. 14. Garrett Crochet Undeniably filthy, the strong relief risk keeps him out of the top-10 here. Still, if he becomes a Josh-Hader-lite, that's a helluva fantasy asset. 15. Robert Hassell Solid all-around skills, could be a huge riser with strength and physical maturity. Currently profiles as a .290-15-15 kind of fantasy player. High floor due to polished baseball skills. I wouldn't fault an argument to have him in the top-10 here. 16. Jordan Walker I don't believe in the bat speed or athleticism, but many others are high on him. Jury still out. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Under500Forever 738 Posted March 19 Author Share Posted March 19 On 3/10/2021 at 12:08 PM, ChicksDigTheOPS said: I'd rank them 1a. Erick Pena 1b. Luis Matos 3. Josh Jung 4. Garrett Mitchell 5. Hunter Bishop 6. Wilman Diaz 7. Tyler Soderstrom 8. Heston Kjerstad 9. Christian Hernandez 10. Maximo Acosta 11. Francisco Alvarez 12. Mick Abel 13. Austin Hendrick 14. Garrett Crochet 15. Robert Hassell 16. Jordan Walker __________________1a. Erick Pena A bit of a mystique/unknown around him - but recent video shows glimpses of a truly special bat. 1b. Luis Matos I'm not wholly convinced he won't ultimately usurp or rival Luciano as the Giants next big superstar, not unlike Bichette/Vladdy in Toronto. Slight(ish) frame but electric bat speed. 3. Josh Jung I'm not a huge fan, but there's something to be said for his safe floor and steady offensive skills. I don't think he'll ever crack the top-50 in redrafts, but he should be up soon. 4. Garrett Mitchell I'm a skeptic-turned-believer during Spring Training. Physicality and athleticism drips from him -- he looks the part. Factor in power and speed, and this ranking could ultimately look low. 5. Hunter Bishop Tooled Up™ in a big way, but left-handed mashers in SF are a tough sell. maybe a .240 - 30 homer - 15 steal player at peak?6. Wilman Diaz Arguably the highest upside on the list. The athleticism, frame, and bat speed that superstars are made of -- but he is a Youtube highlight reel at this point. So was Malcolm Nunez. 7. Tyler Soderstrom When teammates (grown men) at the alternate site are calling you G.O.A.T. after your batting practice, and well-respected scouts are slapping down 60-60 hit/power grades, it's time to take notice. Soderstrom could be everything we hoped Brandon Belt could be - and more. 8. Heston Kjerstad Love the bat. I can envision a Conforto-like fantasy impact down the line. Beautiful swing, loosely reminiscent of Todd Helton. But he'll be lucky to be 65% the player. 9. Christian Hernandez If Christian and Wilman Diaz are still here, I'd guess Colmenarez is too? High risk high reward - enticing fantasy tools. Are you feeling lucky? 10. Maximo Acosta Maximo Acosta is to "Gleyber Torres" as George Feliz is to "Victor Robles". Still, there is plenty to like here. Athletic kid with a confident bat. 11. Francisco Alvarez A better real-life prospect than fantasy prospect - but he has a great chance to become a top-5 catcher in the game for half a decade +12. Mick Abel Sometimes they turn into Walker Buehler, sometimes they turn unto Alec Hansen. 13. Austin Hendrick I don't foresee enough contact to be a major difference maker; more of a supplemental power piece. Still, I don't see a massive difference between Hendrick and Hunter Bishop, which speaks to the close values of the all the players on this list. 14. Garrett Crochet Undeniably filthy, the strong relief risk keeps him out of the top-10 here. Still, if he becomes a Josh-Hader-lite, that's a helluva fantasy asset. 15. Robert Hassell Solid all-around skills, could be a huge riser with strength and physical maturity. Currently profiles as a .290-15-15 kind of fantasy player. High floor due to polished baseball skills. I wouldn't fault an argument to have him in the top-10 here. 16. Jordan Walker I don't believe in the bat speed or athleticism, but many others are high on him. Jury still out. This was an amazing write up. I forgot to thank everyone for their help. I ended up going with Garrett Mitchel. he has size and speed and if he can hit for in game power he could be a really really good baseball player. It was a tough call because I REALLY like Matos. He was taken about 6 picks after me. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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