Scouts still like him, focusing on huge power potential and solid tools. Drafted in the supplemental first round by the Phillies in from high school in Lakewood, California, then traded to the Blue Jays in the Roy Halladay deal, he is the best overall catching prospect in baseball, on the basis of his strong bat.
He is Scooter Gennett, 2B, Brewers : The stereotype scrappy second baseman, Gennett was drafted in the 16 th round in from high school in Sarasota, Florida. He's hitting. Scouts love his makeup and work ethic. Age 21, he has remarkable tools including blazing speed and superior arm strength, but his hitting skills are unrefined and he strikes out more than once per game, although he'll draw walks too.
Scouts are unanimous about his outstanding upside, but opinions are mixed about if he'll hit enough to fully reach it. Given his age, anything is possible. He is only a month older than Billy Hamilton but playing two levels higher. He's stolen bases in 79 games this year in High-A, hitting. His defense remains questionable and he may end up in the outfield, plus scouts want to see him hit outside the California League. Nevertheless, his speed and athleticism are remarkable.
Tommy Joseph , C, Giants : A second round pick in from high school in Scottsdale, Arizona, Joseph is a 20 year old with huge raw power who knocked 22 homers last year in A-ball.
He has been much less impressive in Double-A, hitting. Highlights included an in-derby musical performance, dunk tank targets and an intern catching balls while suspended from a crane. Let R-Phils general manager Scott Hunsicker give you a guided tour. It's tough to categorize the above "non-traditional" home run derbies. But, then again, it's often tough to categorize Minor League Baseball promotions. Here are four more that stood out, each in their own non-categorizable way.
At the end of the season, the Triple-A Grizzlies awarded a circa pack of cigarettes to one lucky fan. This pack had the possibility of containing a Honus Wagner T, long considered the holy grail of baseball cards. Answer: 1, pounds. The remaining 1,plus pounds were distributed among three local outreach ministries. Lake Elsinore Storm -- Post-game mass "Tebowing" -- These days, erstwhile collegiate gridiron star Tim Tebow can be found patrolling the outfield as a member of the New York Mets organization.
In , the Class A Advanced Storm foreshadowed his future occupation by having over people simultaneously adopt a prayerful Tebow pose in the outfield.
Not surprisingly, it was "Faith and Fellowship Night. Missoula Osprey -- Float to the Ballpark -- The Rookie Advanced Osprey -- fittingly now known as the Paddleheads -- gave fans the opportunity to take a leisurely two-hour raft trip on the Clark Fork River prior to arriving at the ballpark. No matter what, Minor League Baseball teams are sure to deliver innumerable creative theme nights over the course of a season. What follows is a particularly noteworthy quartet.
The evening's zombie-themed elements featured a pregame zombie crawl, makeup artists on the concourse and a between-inning gummy brain eating contest. By choosing I Accept , you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Toronto Blue Jays Cincinnati Reds. Reddit Pocket Flipboard Email. I have to be more careful with location.
My questions for Cole: What is the biggest difference between pitching to college hitters and pitching to professional hitters? Cole: "Well, the fact that they are professionals. Everybody is talented, and the bat is different as well. Everybody is just good.
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