Totte Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Is Raul Valdes released from Iowa in the 7.0 rosters? He was cut a few weeks ago and I'm not sure if anyone mentioned it. That could open up one roster spot. Yeah I released him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totte Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Totte, can you edit Gagne's change up velocity down to 68-73 mph in the new rosters? They have his change up at around 88 in the game and we all know that isn't very accurate. I'll take a look at that tomorrow. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totte Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Thanks herky, cybernetic and JoeyMcM93 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totte Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 by any chance will there be an early release date? You should never say never but don't get your hopes up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyMcM93 Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 The 30th is soon enough. So far the rosters look excellent. Let's all remember now, Totte is a cyborg, once he gets going, you know it will be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalboy15 Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Totte, can you edit Gagne's change up velocity down to 68-73 mph in the new rosters? They have his change up at around 88 in the game and we all know that isn't very accurate. why? 88 mph is correct: "Scouting Report by Stats Inc. Gagne generates a lot of heat with very little movement thanks to his powerful lower body. Always pitching from the stretch, his fastball reaches 98 MPH, though the velocity heads southward by the end of the season. The killer is the vulcan changeup-so named because of the v-shaped grip-that comes in at 87-MPH before diving towards the dirt. Gagne also has a big ol' traditional curveball that barely touches 70 MPH. He dominates because he hits the corners with his two principal pitches and gets the breaker over enough to keep hitters honest." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSoxFan Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Kansas City Royals Acquired outfielder Joey Gathright and 2B Fernando Cortez from the Tampa Bay Devil Rays for RHP J.P. Howell. Boston Red Sox signed RP Frank Brooks to a Minor League Contract St. Louis Cardinals signed P Orber Moreno to a Minor League Contract New York Yankees Aaron Small P Designated for Assignment Cleveland Indians Designated P Jason Johnson for assignment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel80111 Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 why? 88 mph is correct: "Scouting Report by Stats Inc. Gagne generates a lot of heat with very little movement thanks to his powerful lower body. Always pitching from the stretch, his fastball reaches 98 MPH, though the velocity heads southward by the end of the season. The killer is the vulcan changeup-so named because of the v-shaped grip-that comes in at 87-MPH before diving towards the dirt. Gagne also has a big ol' traditional curveball that barely touches 70 MPH. He dominates because he hits the corners with his two principal pitches and gets the breaker over enough to keep hitters honest." You're right, someone told me that it was between 68-73. Thanks for correcting me. No need to change anything Totte. Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DustinTheWin Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Kansas City Royals Acquired outfielder Joey Gathright and 2B Fernando Cortez from the Tampa Bay Devil Rays for RHP J.P. Howell. Boston Red Sox signed RP Frank Brooks to a Minor League Contract St. Louis Cardinals signed P Orber Moreno to a Minor League Contract New York Yankees Aaron Small P Designated for Assignment Cleveland Indians Designated P Jason Johnson for assignment Oh my god, the royals stole gathright so bad, how could tampa be so dumb, thats a slap in the face for rays fans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgbaseball Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Oh my god, the royals stole gathright so bad, how could tampa be so dumb, thats a slap in the face for rays fans Gathright's not that great. He might be blazing fast, but what else can he do? This deal was nothing special; Tampa has tons of outfield prospects and wanted some pitching, and they got it, although Howell isn't a stud by any means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyMcM93 Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 KG is right. Gathright is fast, but he can't hit. The D-Rays have enough outfielders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herky Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 SP Jeff Brusksch FA to Sarasota Reds 1B Jacob Cruz FA to Norfolk Tides C Ben Davis FA to Columbus Clippers RP Valerio De Los Santos FA to Charlotte Knights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herky Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Twins moves: SP Boof Bosner AAA to Twins PR Dennys Reyes AAA to Twins SS Jason Bartlett AAA to Twins 3B Terry Tiffee AAA to Twins RF Ruben Sierra AA to Twins 3B Tony Batista Twins to FA SP Scott Baker Twins to AAA RP Ricky Barrett AA to AAA RP Robert Korecky AA to AAA RP Pat Neshek AA to AAA RP Jason Miller AA to AAA 2B Gil Velazquez AA to AAA 3B Thomas Watkins AA to AAA CF Alexander Romero A to AAA SP Adam Harbin A to AA SP Justin Olson A to AA SP Errol Simonitsch A to AA SP Levale Speinger A to AA RP John Thomas A to AA C Steve Lomasey A to AA SS JR Taylor A to AA LF Trent Oeltjen A to AA LF Denard Span A to AA CF Tim Raines Jr AAA to Harrisburg Senators RP Jim Abbott AA to Sarasota Reds LF Erold Andrus AA to A 2B Alexi Casilla AA to A RP Angel Garcia AA to A 1B Jason Hart AA to Oklahoma RedHawks SP Justin Jones AA to A C Kyle Phillips AA to Brevard County Manatee 1B Johnny Woodard AA to A RF James Tomlin A to High Desert Mavericks Create: Name:Scott Whitrock (AA) Position: Outfielder DOB: December 19, 1980 Height: 6’1" Weight: 190 Bats:: Right Throws: Right Scott Whitrock initially wanted to be a firefighter. In fact, after graduating from Lincoln High School in Wisconsin Rapids, he enrolled in a technical school. During his time at Madison Area Technical College he earned a degree, but he also set numerous records for their baseball team. After setting records in home runs with 31, RBI with 101, batting average at .425, and stolen bases with 49, Whitrock caught the attention of the Minnesota Twins. In 2001, the Twins made him their 19th round selection, and the 20-year old was assigned to the Gulf Coast League Twins. With his firefighting career on hold, Whitrock would hit only .170 in his first season of professional baseball, and strikeout 40 times in 36 games. He would turn it all around in 2002, becoming one of the best players on the Elizabethton Twins. Whitrock hit .300 for the Twins in 2002, splitting his time between center and rightfield. 2002 was also the first season that Whitrock stole more than ten bases, a trend he has continued even in 2005. After proving his worth at the short-season level, Whitrock was promoted to Quad City of the Midwest League in 2003. For Quad City, Whitrock hit only .230 in 91 games, and struck out 96 times. He hit only three home runs all season long, but still managed to steal 13 bases. It is understandable for his numbers to be on the downside, considering it was his first year of full-season ball. In 2004, he again started the season in Quad City, this time faring much better against Midwest League pitching. He hit 13 home runs in 2004, stole 17 bases, and led the team with 12 triples. He showed the speed and power that the Twins saw from him in Junior College. That season warranted a promotion to High-A Fort Myers. This past season, Whitrock was at the top of the Miracle leaderboard in many categories. He led the team with 15 home runs, 56 runs, and 22 doubles. He also led the entire Twins organization in stolen bases, swiping a career-high 25. However, his batting average was only .222, a number he definitely needs to work on in 2006. Batting and Power. Whitrock has good power, blasting 28 home runs the past two seasons. He has the ability to hit the ball in the gap, and has great extra-base hit ability. One thing he definitely needs to work on his batting average, and most importantly, his strikeouts. For the second straight season, Whitrock has been at the top of the Twins’ farm system in strikeouts, whiffing 158 times in 2005. He is only a lifetime .238 hitter, and will need to hit at least .275 in 2006 at Double-A New Britain. If he can work on his average, with his power numbers, he should be considered a dangerous bat in the Rock Cats’ lineup. Base running and Speed. This is the area in which Whitrock separates himself from other prospects within the Twins’ organization. He is a tremendous base runner, and can swipe a bag at anytime. It is not because he has blazing speed, but it is because he is always hustling and trying to get the extra base. Former Twins legend Paul Molitor said that he reminds him of himself during his playing days. He is a gritty player, and will catch a pitcher napping and take the extra bag. He also has a history of hitting extra-base hits, a sign that he is putting the ball in the gap, putting his head down, and grabbing that extra base. Defense. Whitrock struggled with the glove in 2004, but bounced back in 2005 to become a very reliable outfielder. In his 111 starts, Whitrock only committed six errors, and had a career-high 17 assists. Throughout his career, he has been used only as an outfielder, and as he has gotten experience, has gotten better with the glove. He is a fearless player, willing to dive to make the play at all times. This is what the coaches love about him, he sacrifices his body to make the big play. ETA. 2008.Whitrock has the intangibles to make it to a Major League roster someday. He has good speed, sacrifices his body, and can hit for power. The one thing the Twins are looking for from him is the ability to be consistent at the plate. He needs to cut down on his strikeouts, and start hitting for average if he ever wants to be considered a legitimate Major League prospect. However, he should get a shot during the 2008 season, if he uses the next two years to work on his weaknesses. Players like Whitrock are hard to come by, and if it does not work out for him as a Twins prospect, he can always save lives as a firefighter. Matt Garza (AA) Created by: DarkMissile Birthdate: November 11, 1983 First Position: SP Second Position: None Throws: Right Bats: Right Career Potential: **** Batter Ditty Type: Hip-Hop Jersey Number: 7 Height: 6'4" Weight: 185 Body Type: Skinny Face: 8 Hair Color: 6 Hair Style: 2 Facial Hair: 1 Bat Color: 1 Fielding Glove: 1 Elbow Guard: None Shin Guard: None Wristband: None Socks: Regular Catcher Mask: 2 Batting Gloves: On Batting Stance: Closed Contact vs. RHP: 13 Contact vs. LHP: 7 Power vs. RHP: 14 Power vs. LHP: 17 Bunting: 40 Plate Discipline: 20 Durability: 55 Speed: 52 Stealing Tendency: 0 Baserunning Ability: 10 Fielding: 55 Range: 50 Throwing Strength: 60 Throwing Accuracy: 70 Fastball Take vs. LHP: 80 Take vs. RHP: 80 Miss vs. LHP (Strike): 70 Miss vs. RHP (Strike): 70 Chase vs. LHP (Ball): 70 Chase vs. RHP (Ball): 70 Curveball Take vs. LHP: 75 Take vs. RHP: 75 Miss vs. LHP (Strike): 75 Miss vs. RHP (Strike): 75 Chase vs. LHP (Ball): 75 Chase vs. RHP (Ball): 75 Slider Take vs. LHP: 60 Take vs. RHP: 60 Miss vs. LHP (Strike): 85 Miss vs. RHP (Strike): 85 Chase vs. LHP (Ball): 0 Chase vs. RHP (Ball): 95 Hot/Cold Zones vs. LHP: C N C N H N C N C Hot/Cold Zones vs. RHP: C N N N H C N N N Pitcher Delivery: Martinez Stamina: 56 Pickoff: 40 Fastball Control: 51 Fastball Velocity: 93 Pitch #2: Circle Change Movement: 65 Trajectory: 11-5 Control: 53 Velocity: 75 Pitch #3: Slider Movement: 60 Trajectory: 9-3 Control: 55 Velocity: 85 Pitch #4: Curveball Movement: 55 Trajectory: 12-6 Control: 53 Velocity: 78 Name: Paul Kelly (A) Position: Infielder DOB: October 19, 1986 Height: 6'0'’ Weight: 185 Bats: Right Throws: Right To pitch, or not to pitch, that was the question for Paul Kelly after he was drafted by the Twins in the second round of the 2005 draft, Most within the organization saw him as a Jesse Crain-type pitcher, but he has far to many tools to just be a pitcher in the organization. He has tremendous range, a plus-arm, and has shown the ability to have gap power at the plate. After overcoming a blood clot before his senior season of high school, it appears that there is almost nothing that can keep Kelly off the field. He loves to play, plays with passion, and brings a child like love to the game. He is one of the better people to be around in the clubhouse, and really keeps it light. After being drafted by the Twins, Kelly was assigned to the Gulf Coast League, where he and Andrew Thompson manned the middle infield positions. He played well enough for the GCL Twins to warrant a call-up to Beloit, where he hit over .300 during his five game stint there. For the Gulf Coast League Twins, Kelly batted .277 in 40 appearances, working mostly as the team’s shortstop. During his time in the GCL, Kelly also drove in 20 runs, which were good enough for second on the team, and also finish second with 30 hits. He proved that he could definitely play at the professional level, and that he had a legitimate future in baseball. For Beloit, Kelly batted .313, and showed some nice pop at the plate. Of his five hits, two were doubles, and he also smacked a home run. He also drove in four, scored twice, and posted a .625 slugging percentage. Due to his excellent play at the plate, and in the field, Baseball America rated Kelly as the 12th best prospect in the Gulf Coast League. Joining Kelly on their top 20 list was fellow infielder Drew Thompson, as the two of them have really upgraded the Twins’ prospect depth at the middle infield positions. Batting and Power: Kelly is a very heady batter for someone so young, and he has surprising power. While he probably is not going to win any home run titles, he does have great gap power, and as he grows both physically and mentally at the plate, he should hit for more power than he does now. He also has a very good batters’ eye, and while he did strikeout almost once a game, he should definitely improve on that number as he gets more acclimated with professional baseball. He did not seem at all phased at the plate after the move to full-season Beloit, and that says a lot about his confidence at the plate. Baserunning and Speed: Kelly projects to be around a 12-15 stolen base a year guy, and he does have some quickness on the basepaths. He is also a very smart base runner, showing the ability to take the extra base when it is presented to him. He also should be able to get some more chances for stolen bases as he grows as a hitter, which should give him the confidence to try and steal a few more. Defense:Kelly is absolutely tremendous with the glove, which is the area that separated him from mostly every other player in the Twins’ organization. Coming into the 2005 season, Trevor Plouffe was considered the best defensive middle infielder in the organization, but Kelly is definitely challenging him for that role now. While Plouffe is nothing short of outstanding with the glove, he did struggle with the glove in 2005, while Kelly showed the ability to get to mostly every ball hit his way. While some believe that Plouffe is the best still with the glove, Baseball America made Kelly their choice for Best infield arm, and rightfully so. During his high school days, Kelly could throw a fastball 94-95 miles per hour, and he uses that same gun to nail runners as he makes plays deep in the hole. ETA. Late 2009. Kelly has all the tools to make it to the Major Leagues as a solid middle infielder, and with the Twins’ current problems at the shortstop position, he is in the perfect organization to be able to work his way up and make a splash on that level someday. Whether it is as a second baseman, or a shortstop, Kelly appears ready to begin his ascension through the organization. He is very young, and will start the season right where he left last season, playing for the Beloit Snappers. A full year of full-season ball at Beloit will suit him well, and he should be in Fort Myers by 2007. From there, he’ll be in Double-A in 2008, and should make his Major League debut in 2009 when he will only be 22 years old. The Twins definitely. Name: Henry Sanchez (A) Position: First Baseman DOB: November 29, 1986 Height: 6'3'’ Weight: 260 Bats: Right Throws: Right The Twins selected Sanchez as a supplemental pick in the first round of the 2005 June Draft, and they may have gotten a player would could put up huge power numbers in Minnesota someday. Sanchez is a big kid, who looked nothing like an 18-year old when I saw him in Florida last season, and he has one of those swings where the ball seems to rocket off the bat. He is extremely young, and has a lot of things to work on, but his ceiling is one of the highest in the organization. It may have been an injury that brought the slugger to the Twins, as a broken hamate bone caused him to struggle a bit during his senior year of high school. Predicted earlier to be a top 10 draft choice, the Twins scooped him up with the 39th pick overall, and then signed him for just under a million dollars. He made his debut within the Twins farm system as a member of the Gulf Coast League Twins, and showed just how raw he actually is. His batting average was well below what many expect, posting a .229 average, and he only smacked two home runs in 21 games. Still, it is clear to see that he has the raw ability to be a middle of the lineup hitter in the Major Leagues someday, so you can look at the 2005 season as a kind of write off. A few scouts are worried about his work ethic, as he has the tendency to put on weight in bunches, so he should be under a microscope this spring. They will want to get more of a look at him, so he will most likely be in extended spring training, but he could reach as high as Beloit of the Midwest League in 2006. Batting and Power: There is a huge difference between batting and power when it comes to Sanchez, and he needs to bridge that gap as much as possible during the next couple of seasons. There is no question to his power abilities, as he has the ability to smack one out of any area of the yard. What he needs to do is cut down on his strikeouts, because that is a problem that can absolutely kill your batting average. He struck out 28 times in 21 games in 2005, a staggering number that needs to come down in 2006. Still, he will be able to work on his batting eye with more experience, and the Twins want him to continue to hurt the baseball. If he can learn that a single is just as good as a home run sometimes, and wants to make contact, then there should be a tremendous jump in his batting averages from 2005, to 2006. Baserunning and Speed: When a guy stands 6'3'’ tall, and weighs 260 pounds, he is not the kind of player you want setting the table, and getting on base to cause troubles for the opposing pitcher. He is not a speedster at all, in fact he is a below-average runner, but that is not something you worry about when you are talking about a player that is in the middle of your lineup. He really was not on base enough last season for me to give a good assessment of his base running skills, but I would not expect him to be winning any stolen base titles during his career. Defense: He does not have bad footwork around the bag, which is kind of a shock when you look at him. In fact, he is not a bad first baseman at all, and seems a bit polished at the position. While he could still project as just a designated hitter, he is in no way a liability at first base. ETA. 2008. I am going to go out on a limb and say that Sanchez may be ready for the Major Leagues faster than most people are thinking. With a guy with his natural born gift to absolutely kill a baseball, and the Twins struggling to find that huge power bat in the middle of their lineup, they may try to move Sanchez faster than they normally would. He was recently rated by Baseball America as being the best power hitting prospect in the organization, and I could not agree more. Look for him to get his first taste of full-season baseball in 2006, starting his steady ascension throughout the organization. Name: Kyle Edlich (A) Position: Starting Pitcher DOB: March 9, 1986 Height: 6'2'’ Weight: 180 Bats: Right Throws: Left Kyle Edlich is a very young pitcher, who showed tremendous promise during his first season of professional baseball in 2005. Scouted by International scout Howard Norsetter, Edlich is from Australia, and signed with the Twins in 2004. For someone who could project to be a number 1 or 2 starter, Edlich was a bargain at 60,000 dollars. He was originally assigned to the Gulf Coast League, and to say he had a good season would be an understatement. He ended the season as one of four Twins’ prospects to lead the league in earned run average, as he finished the year with a 1.70 clip in ten appearances. The other three prospects to win ERA titles were Scott Baker of the International League, Kyle Aselton of the Midwest League, and Adam Hawes of the Appalachian League. Making nine starts, Edlich showed the prowess for the strikeout, as he whiffed better than one batter per inning. He also suffered through a scare in 2005, as he was sidelined with a heart problem for two weeks during the middle of the season. While he was required to wear a heart monitor, everything checked out OK, and he was able to return to the GCL staff. Towards the end of the season, Edlich made two appearances for the Fort Myers Miracle, working exclusively out of the bullpen. His age, and inexperience showed, as he posted a 6.67 ERA to go along with his 0-1 record. Normally a starter, the switch to the pen may have messed with his confidence, as well as the move to playing some of the best player in Minor League baseball in his first season. Repertoire: Fastball, Curveball, Changeup Fastball. Edlich does not have overpowering stuff, but somehow managed to strike out better than a batter an inning during his first season of professional baseball in the United States. He is young though, and while his fastball usually tops out at only 90 miles per hour, added strength could bring that number up a few digits. Still, he has decent command of his heater, which is beginning to show late break, and he uses it to his advantage. Other Pitches. Most scouts have told me that his curveball could become his outpitch as he continues to progress as a pitcher, and that is only going to make his changeup, and fastball that much better. His curveball is an over the top version, and if he can improve on his command, should be one of the better deuces in the organization. The changeup is a work in progress, but it seems to be a pitch that could be relied on in his repertoire in the 2006 season. Pitching. Edlich is a fierce competitor, and for a kid his age, shows a lot of poise on the mound. There were a few situations last season where he could have just shut down, but he continued to fight and work his way out of trouble. Another thing he shows for a kid his age is his ability to stay cool on the mound. He has tremendous mound presence, and that is something that cannot be taught. Projection. While some scouts believe he is a middle of the rotation guy, I see him as being a fourth or fifth starter, until he can add some weight and some miles per hour to that fastball. His breaking stuff could be filthy with some work, and if he gets his command straightened out, will then have the potential to be a number 2 or number 3 starter. He is only going to be 20 years old by the time the season starts, so he has a lot of time to develop. ETA. 2009. They plan to take it slow with Edlich, so I would not plan on seeing him suit up for the Minnesota Twins in the near future. In fact, the only Twins he will be on for a while is the Elizabethton Twins. Still, if he continues to show poise and grit at each level they throw him at, then he will make a steady climb throughout the organization. The Twins system is stock-piled with arms, and Edlich is a great addition to that. I see him staying with Elizabethton this season, and getting a taste of full-season ball in 2007, when he will only be 21 years of age. However, do not count out that the Beloit Snappers may need a starter at some point in the season, and Edlich should be able to take on that challenge with ease. Name: Andrew Thompson (A) Position: Middle Infielder DOB: November 11, 1986 Height: 6'1'’ Weight: 160 Bats: Right Throws: Right The Twins selected Drew Thompson in the second round of the 2005 June Draft, and he quickly signed for 475,000 dollars. A slick-fielding middle infielder, who can play both shortstop and second base, Thompson is the son of former Major Leaguer Robby Thompson. He was the first of three sons of former Major Leaguers to be selected by the Twins in 2005, as he was followed by Steven Tolleson, and Toby Gardenhire in the draft. After playing his high school baseball at Tequesta High School in Florida, Thompson figured he was ready to make the jump to the professional ranks. He was a highly recruited middle infielder, but the Twins saw enough in him to make him a high draft choice. Ready to make the giant leap and forgo collegiate baseball, Thompson was assigned to the Gulf Coast League Twins. He appeared in 35 games for the Gulf Coast League Twins during the 2005 season, and was seen as more of a table setter for the team. His 22 runs were good enough for second on the team, and he he posted a .385 on base percentage, despite batting only .258. Still, he provided some pop in the lineup as well, finishing second on the team with two home runs, and also finishing second on the team with 20 runs batted. He also proved to be a valuable commodity in the field, as he played both middle infield positions. While he did make eight errors, he showed enough flash in the field to get the Twins excited about what he brings to both middle infield positions. He formed a nice double play combination with fellow second rounder Paul Kelly, and was given a promotion to High-A Fort Myers. For the Miracle, Thompson put up some nice numbers at the plate. He batted .308 in four games, although those within the organization felt he was wearing down towards the end of the season. Still, he put together a nice season, and was exactly what the Twins were hoping he would be when they drafted him. Batting and Power: Thompson figures to be a pretty decent offensive second baseman as he continues to progress as a professional, and showed some good signs of that in 2005. He has a pretty good batting eye for someone his age, and proved to be a very picky hitter. If he puts on some weight, he could proved to have tremendous gap power, although he will never put up staggering home run numbers. He figures to project as a top of the order hitter, due to his ability to get on base, and score some runs. He is also very disciplined at the plate, and figures to have good strikeout to walk ratios throughout his career.. Baserunning and Speed:Thompson has good speed, and like at the plate, is very disciplined on the base paths. He stole six bases during his 35 game span with the Gulf Coast League Twins, a number that figures to be around 25 if he plays in a full season in 2006. He knows when to take the next base, and it is clear that he has grown up around baseball, being that he is rarely seen making a bad base running mistake.. Defense: While he played both middle infield positions during the 2005 season, the Twins still believe that the young infielder can still project as a shortstop. While he has a so-so arm, he does have soft hands, and can make all the plays at the shortstop position. He is a classic middle infielder, and sometimes seems like he is making plays without even trying. He should still continue to progress in both middle infield position, and is slated to start the season as the starting shortstop for Elizabethton in 2006, after a stint in extended spring training. ETA. 2009. Thompson is a long ways away from appearing in Minnesota, but has the pedigree to make one believe it is only a matter of time before he gets there. The middle infield positions in the Twins organization are not as strong as some of the other positions, with only a handful of real prospects within the bunch. Still, Thompson has many steps to take before he can be looked at as “readyâ€, and if he puts together a good season, could see himself in Beloit by the end of the season, With Trevor Plouffe currently the stud shortstop in the organization, it will be interesting to see where Thompson ends up fitting in the grand scheme of things. Name: Adam Hawes (A) Position: Starting Pitcher DOB: April 25, 1983 Height: 6’4" Weight: 190 Bats:: Right Throws: Right The Minnesota Twins selected Hawes with their 40th round pick in the 2003 draft out of Connors State Community College. A draft-and-follow, Hawes was unable to pitch in the United States until 2005, due to a lack of visas for Minor League players. However, he continued to work, and in 2004, made his debut for the Twins of the Dominican Summer League. During that season, Hawes appeared in three games for the DSL Twins, making two starts. He finished the year with an 0-1 record, and posted a 3.71 earned run average. Unfortunately, he suffered from a parasitic virus, and wound up losing a lot of weight. Still, he went to extended Spring Training in 2005, and finally made his United States debut with the Twins of the Appalachian League. As a member of their championship team, Hawes would finish the year as the Appalachian League leader in earned run average, with a 1.53 mark in 14 appearances. He won four games, saved another, and struck out 68 batters in 59 innings of work. He has had to wait for his chance to shine in the organization, but now that he is here, he is taking full advantage of his opportunity. Repertoire.Fastball, Curveball, Slider, Changeup Fastball.Hawes has a pretty decent fastball, that he uses to rack up strikeouts. His heater usually ranges in the 92-93 range, but he has the ability to get it up to 95 when he is at his strongest. The lack of weight does not seem to have had an effect on his velocity, and his deceptive delivery sometimes fools hitters. Other Pitches. Like I said before, Hawes has a very deceptive delivery, that may cause him problems in the future. As far as his off-speed stuff goes, he relies on a plus-curveball to be his number two pitch. His curve has a 12-6 rotation on it, and is currently ranked in the top five in the organization. He also throws a nice changeup, that really compliments his mid-90s fastball. His weakest pitch would have to be his slider, which he is just beginning to develop. Pitching. Now that he is finally able to show his stuff on a United States stage, it appears that he has the goods to be a starting pitcher. He holds runners on well, and really knows how to use his pitches to handcuff batters. One of the most important statistics he puts up is his batting average against, which is below .200 for his Minor League career. If need be, he can make the move to the bullpen, because of his ability to work the late innings of a game. Projection. Hawes is a starter, and will continue to be a starter in the organization. He can be used in long relief, and even at the end of games, but most Twins' scouts like his ability to start a contest. During his short career in the Twins organization, he has put together quality starts in nearly every contest he has started.He will be in the Beloit rotation in 2006, and should be one of the more consistent pitchers in the Midwest League. If 2005 is any indication, he may even make his High-A debut in 2006, depending on how fast the horses in the Fort Myers rotation continue to develop. ETA. 2009. Most believe that Hawes will have a good season in his first year of full-season baseball. He has been through a lot to get where he is, and he will not rest on his laurels. After a full season with Beloit, and maybe a dash of Fort Myers, Hawes should be slated for the Miracle rotation in 2007. The Twins will find out if he continues to be a starter by then, and could make his Double-A debut in '07 as well. Look for him to be brought along slowly, and possibly make the Twins roster in 2009. Ryan Mullins (A) SP 6-6 180 11/13/1983 Here is a look at the 34th ranked Twins prospect on our list, left-handed pitcher Ryan Mullins. Taken in the third round of the 2005 draft, Mullins went 3-0 for Elizabethton in 2005, and helped the team win the Appalachian League title. When the Twins selected Ryan Mullins in the third round of the 2005 June Draft, some experts thought of it as a bad idea. He had a turbulent final season at Vanderbilt, that included a six-game suspension for a DWI arrest, and questions about his mental makeup. However, you cannot overlook talent, and this tall lefty is full of just that. A former Vanderbilt Commodore, Mullins burst onto the national scene during his sophomore season at VU, when he 9-3 with a team-leading ERA of 2.58. That season, he out pitched teammate Jeremy Sowers, whom the Cleveland Indians selected sixth overall in the 2004 draft. With lofty expectations going into his Junior season, Mullins had an up-and-down encore to his breakout sophomore year. He ended his Junior season with a 6-1 record in 13 games, pretty good numbers for any collegiate pitcher. However, he was suspended from the program for three weeks due to a DWI arrest, and saw his ERA rise to 3.62. Towards the end of the season, he was quoted as saying he would return to VU if he was not selected in the first three rounds of the draft. Luckily for Twins fans, the organization scooped him up right before his own personal deadline. Some believe his statistics during his first two seasons of college ball was due to the fact he was pitching behind Sowers in the rotation, while others believe he could not take the pressures of being the staff ace during his Junior year. By the time the SEC tournament rolled around, he had been replaced by Jensen Lewis as the team’s ace. Still, the Twins saw enough in Mullins to take him earlier than most expected. He signed with the Twins on June 13, and was assigned to Elizabethton of the Appalachian League. One thing is for sure, he proved every single naysayer wrong during his inaguaral year of professional baseball. The lefty finished the season with a 3-0 record, posted a 2.18 ERA in 11 starts, and struck out 60 batters in 53.2 innings of work. If his first year is any indication of what he can bring to the organization, the Twins may have found another left-handed gem. Now, most scouts believe his past is behind him, and what happened while at VU was an isolated incident. Repertoire.Fastball, Curveball, Changeup Fastball.Most scouts believe that Mullins has good stikeout potential, and he can get his fastball up around 92 miles per hour at times. His heater usually sits in the 87-91 range, and he has the ability to spot it wherever he wants. He uses his height to intimidate batters, and some hitters have said the ball looks like it is coming in faster because of how tall Mullins is. Other Pitches. Mullins throws a serious breaking ball, and has the ability to throw it two different ways. His curve has a nice 12-6 drop on it, and he can spot it wherever he wants. He also throws a shorter, quicker version of it, which gives the hitters fits. His changeup, while still raw, has a fading action to it. Both pitches make his fastball seem to be in the 94-95 range when he is on. Pitching. Mullins is a good overall pitcher, who relys on all his pitches to get people out. He has tremendous strikeout potential, as he showed with his 60 strikeouts in 53.2 innings last season. He is a workhorse, who hates to be taken out of the game. He is also comfortable facing both lefties and righties, as he held both to a batting average under .190 this past season. Some say he reminds them of a young Chuck Finley, although he is much skinnier. Projection. Mullins is a starter, and should always be kept in the starting rotation. He is a tall kid, who loves to take the mound to start off the game. A fierce competitor, Mullins has overcome some speed bumps to put himself in a great situation to succeed. He is a part of the best Minor League system for pitchers, and should continue to develop into a legitimate starting pitcher prospect. ETA. 2008. Mullins should make a steady climb through the organization this season. Some say he is the best left-handed pitching prospect, after Francisco Liriano and Glen Perkins. However, the Twins are stocked with arms, and he is going to need to have a season like he did last year to continue to turn heads. Some believe that college kids struggle during their second year in pro ball, but Mullins should avoid that. He should end the year with Fort Myers, and make his Double-A debut in 2007. Name:Steven Tolleson (A) Position: Middle Infielder DOB: November 1, 1983 Height: 5’10" Weight: 180 Bats:: Right Throws: Right Steven Tolleson has been around professional baseball his whole life, so it was not a surprise when he was able to start his pro career off on the right foot. His father, Wayne, was a Major League baseball player with the Rangers, White Sox, and Yankees, playing eight seasons in the big leagues. If his first season of ball is any indication, Tolleson may one day share that in common with his old man. After batting .425 during his high school days at Dorman High School, Tolleson decided to continue his baseball career at the University of South Carolina. He chose USC because he thought they were the best college program in the nation, and he wanted to go to a College World Series. During his freshman year, Tolleson broke into the lineup as the team’s starting right-fielder, and wound up appearing in 50 games for the Gamecocks. As he did with his pro career, Tolly got off to a blistering start to his collegiate career, batting .302 for the season. He was also named to the All-Tournament Team at the NCAA Regional in Atlanta, and hit a home run against Stanford in the College World Series. For his sophomore season, Tolleson moved back into the infield. Although he missed 18 games due to a leg injury, he did bat .316, and was one of the best players on the team. Named a team captain for the 2005 season, Tolly finished off the year by blasting another College World Series home run, this time against the University of Miami. His junior year would be his last year as a member of the Gamecocks, and he left school after picking up All-SEC honors as a shortstop. He played in every game that season, batted .296, and was second of the team with 43 runs batted in. For his efforts, the Twins made him their fifth round selection, and Tolleson signed shortly after. He was originally assigned to Elizabethton of the Appalachian League, and quickly went on a hitting spree. It only took him 16 games to warrant a promotion, as the slick-fielding middle infielder batted .321 for E-Town. He recorded a base hit in 12 of his 16 games, and finished his Apply League season with a six-game hitting streak. Tolleson was promoted to Beloit of the Midwest League, and made his full-season debut on July 30. He was mired in a slump the entire time he was in Beloit, but showed the ability to field both shortstop, and second base. The batting slump could have been due to his switch to second base, and the pressures of learning a new position. One sign of that is his .286 batting average as a shortstop, and his .159 average as a second baseman. Batting and Power. Tolleson can hit, and his .176 average in the Midwest League was an aberration. He has hit on every level he has played at, and should bat close to .300 in 2006. He does not have a lot of power, but he does have good gap power, which allows him to hit for extra-bases. He also has a tremendous batting eye, which allowed him to walk 28 times this past season. He did rack up some strikeouts once he was promoted to full-season, but with more seasoning next year, those numbers should go down. Base running and Speed. Tolleson is pretty quick, but he is not a guy that possesses blazing speed. Over the course of a full season, he is probably good for around 20 stolen bases, and he rarely makes a mistake on the base paths. During his junior year at SC, he stole 20 bags, so when given the green light, Tolly can make some things happen on the base paths. So while he isn’t going to make a pitcher balk by taking a lead, he is no liability once he gets on. Defense. Tolleson can pick it, and he also has the ability to play both middle infield positions. He was one of the best fielders in the SEC during his collegiate years, and it was his maturity as an infielder that attributed to his call-up this past season. He will most likely be moved to second base permanently in 2006, because a man named Plouffe currently mans the shortstop duties at the A level. Look for he, and Paul Kelly to be up the middle in Beloit next season. ETA. 2009.Tolly will be 22 when the 2006 season opens up, so the Twins will be looking for him to at least finish the year in High-A Fort Myers. If he can accomplish that, he should be right on track to make his New Britain debut in 2007. From there, it will all depend on how much he progresses, and what the Twins’ needs are. If Plouffe has another bad season, Tolleson may make it to Minnesota before him. However, it is looking like 2009 is the logical choice of when Tolly gets to Minnesota. Deacon Burns (A) Position: Outfielder DOB: October 28, 1982 Height: 5’8" Weight: 185 Bats:: Left Throws: Left Never judge a book by its cover, or in this case, it’s stature. While he stands only 5’8’’, Deacon Burns is a tremendous baseball player, who has the ability to carry a team with his bat. A former two-sport athlete in college, Burns has been more than impressive since being selected in the 26th round of the 2004 June draft. Burns originally attended McLennan Community College, but transfer to Northern State University in order to play football. He was a standout returner for the football team at NSU, but decided to also try his hand in baseball. In high school, he was an All-American, and was named All-State in both sports. His first season as a member of the baseball team came in 2003, and it was a spectacular season. Burns batted .376 for the Wolves that season, while leading the team with 14 home runs. Burns also led the team in a plethora of other categories including, stolen bases (16), doubles (13), and hits (62), to just name a few. In 2004, Burns had a season that would garner him many awards, as well as get the young slugger drafted. Not only did he set his school’s season records in multiple categories, but he was also named as the NSIC Co-Player of the Year. He was also named first team All-Region, while setting the conference record for home runs in a season, leading the league with a .495 batting average, and slugging percentage (1.000). At the time he was drafted, Burns was slated to be the Wolves’ starting running back in the Fall, and was also approaching most of the NSU career batting records. He was quoted as saying that playing professional baseball was his dream, and he signed with the Twins shortly after being drafted. He was then assigned to Elizabethton of the Appalachian League. In his first season of professional baseball, Burns took the Apply League by storm. He finished tenth in the league with a .314 batting average, and third in the league in both home runs (12), and runs batted in (49). In addition, he led the league in hits and doubles, and finished third overall in slugging percentage. Overall, he reached base safely in 23 games straight that season, was named Twins’ Minor League Player of the Week, was Apply League Player of the Month in August, was named to the Post-season All-Star Team, and finished the year as the 20th best prospect in the league by Baseball America. It was a pretty impressive first season of professional baseball. This past season, Burns got his first taste of full-season baseball, as a member of the Beloit Snappers. Throughout the season, Burns continued to show the ability to hit for extra-bases, as he led the league in doubles (36), triples (13), and extra-base hits (61). Overall, the diminutive slugger batted .271, smacked 12 long balls, and continued to be one of the best sluggers in the organization. Batting and Power. Burns can flat out hit, and he has been the main bat in the lineup for most of his career. This past season, he and David Winfree formed the most deadly one-two punch in the Midwest League, as the two combined for nearly 190 runs batting in. He can hit to all fields, and he has the one thing that most Minor League hitters do not, which is the ability to hit for extra bases. He is an extra-base hit machine, and has tremendous pop for not only someone his size, but for someone of any stature. He also walked 50 times this season, and is probably more suited for the two spot in the order in the future. Base running and speed. Burns is a former collegiate kick returner, so you know that he has speed to burn. He was also an All-State running back in high school, and has shown the ability to steal bags during his professional career. He currently has 22 career stolen bases, and has only been caught stealing five times. He is also a great all-around base runner, who uses his speed to get inside the head of opposing pitchers. This is why he is a perfect top-of-the-order hitter, because he is always getting on base, and he could end up being a perfect table-setter. He should steal 20 bases next season. Defense. Deacon uses his speed to track down balls that most outfielders cannot get to. He has only seven errors throughout his professional career, and has seemingly made a harmless switch to the corner outfield positions. A former centerfielder, Burns is a security blanket in the outfield, and makes up for an average arm with the ability to play smart defensively. ETA. 2008 Burns has been a pleasant surprise since being drafted in 2004, and could legitimately see time at the Double-A level in 2006. With his speed, and ability to hit for extra bases, he should make a steady rise through the system, barring any unforeseen setbacks. Because of his size, most scouts will be quick to judge him negatively, even if he puts together a nice season. However, with Burns’ mentality as a former football player, he will not let that bother him, and could see Minneapolis by the time September comes in 2008. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boosox Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 He may still have the other pitches but rarely throws them. Usually in short relief (or closing) they only throw 2-3 pitches anyway. yah but when I face against him when the yankees are CPU, he throws a ton of changeups and splits and not enough fastballs and sliders... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-Man Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Has 7.0 been released yet?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beekay415 Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Totte, just wondering if you added Chris Rahl? i too have the prospect handbook, and i know he is not in there, but he should be a decent hitter and it seemed in 6.3 the dbacks minors were slim on hitters, maybe thats just me. anyway as always, great work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herky Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 June 30th is the target date for 7.0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tejdog1 Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 I'm going to get scouting reports for some pitchers and hitters in the Mets minor league system, I'll post them here tomorrow or Thursday :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tejdog1 Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Scouting reports: ****Michael Devaney**** RHP starter St. Lucie Mets Pitching Has very good command of two pitches(fastball and curveball) so far. Still working on making his changeup and slider better. Does a solid job of setting up his fastball with his offspeed offerings. Is an extremely hard worker. Repertoire Right now Devaney has two very good pitches, his fastball and curveball. His fastball sits around 89-91mph. His curveball actually makes his fastball better. It generally is in the low 70's which makes his fastball look that much faster. He has the confidence to throw his curve at any time. The changeup and slider both sit in the mid-to-upper 70's. Mike will continue to work to improve these two pitches to compliment his other ones. ****Evan Maclane**** LHP starter Norfolk Tides Pitching Maclane is a control pitcher. With improvement of his fastball his breaking pitches will become that much better. Evan, is a tireless worker to get stronger and better on the mound. Has an idea of what to do every time he faces a batter, just needs to improve his physical aspect of the game. Repertoire Evan throws 4 pitches; Fastball, Slider, Changeup and Curveball. His best pitch is his Changeup. It usually sits in the upper 70's and is his out pitch. His curveball has improved since entering the pro ranks and is now also an out pitch for him. Generally it gets into the mid-70's. He uses his fastball at many different speeds but consistently gets it into the upper 80's. He uses this pitch to show hitters and set up his breaking pitches. With added speed it could become more of an out pitch and less of a show pitch. The 2004 season saw Maclane develop a slider which reaches 80-82mph. ****Carlos Gomez**** OFer Binghamton Mets Hitting: Gomez likes to swing the bat. He doesn't usually see too many balls that he doesn't think he can't hit. The good thing is he usually makes contact and when he does it's usually hard. He has a big body so his power numbers could go up significantly as he progresses physically. Running: Carlos has excellent speed for such a big kid. He can basically steal bases at will. Once he gets more experience he could become unstopable on the base paths. Defense: Defense may perhaps be his strongest asset right now. He has a cannon for an arm. Which is one of the main reasons he gets compared to Vladimir Guerrero. Usually though the power arms aren't that accurate but Gomez is extremely accurate with his throws. And since he possess great speed he also has tremendous range in the outfield for tracking down fly balls. Really the complete package defensively right now. ****Mike Pelfrey**** RHP starter Binghamton Mets Pelfrey has a tremendous fastball that has sink and works in the 92-97 range. Not only does he have a great fastball, but he can keep coming at batters with it all game. Pelfrey had been clocked at 96 in the late innings of complete game during the 2005 season in which he threw 100+ pitches when pitching for Witchita State. In addition to a fastball that is already a plus pitch, he features a changeup in the mid 70s, and a curveball in the upper 70s and low 80s. As if that were not enough, Pelfrey also exhibits good control for anyone, much less a power pitcher. Baseball America's top-rated pitching prospect in the 2005 draft, Pelfrey received consideration from the Diamondbacks as the No. 1 overall choice. Arizona ultimately chose Justin Upton, and other teams were wary of Pelfrey's price tag, so the Mets were able to nab him with the ninth pick. He held out until January and was the last first-rounder to sign. Pelfrey received a club-record $3.55 million bonus as part of a four-year major league contract worth a guaranteed $5.25 million. Easily attained roster bonuses could push the value of the deal to $6.6 million, and there are performance and award incentives as well. Pelfrey starred for three seasons at Wichita State, going 33-7 with a 2.18 ERA that broke Darren Dreifort's school record. Shockers pitching coach Brent Kemnitz called him the best pitching prospect in school history, a rich tradition that includes seven other first-rounders. Pelfrey suffered from draftitis in 2002, when he entered his high school senior season as a projected first-round pick, but that wasn't the case last year. He blew away hitters consistently with a 92-97 mph fastball that's as notable for its sink as for its velocity. He's adept at getting grounders or strikeouts, depending on the situation. He has refined a straight changeup that will be a plus pitch and keeps lefthanders in check. He also has tightened his curveball and become more consistent with it. Add in a perfect pitcher's frame, good control and a competitive makeup, and there's not much to quibble with. Pelfrey likely will start his pro career at high Class A St. Lucie and may not need much more than a year in the minors before he's ready for New York. ****Mike Carp**** 1B St. Lucie Mets Hitting Uses an open stance at the plate. Has a good disciplined approach at the plate for a young hitter. Has excellent line drive/gap power right now. May become a consistent .300 hitter as he develops because of his patience and ability. Scouts compare him to Darin Erstad or Mark Grace at this point in his career. Running Is an intelligent player so that helps him on the base paths in making decisions. Does not have good speed however. If he makes a play on the base paths its probably going to be because he made a smart decision. Defense Steady defensively right now. He won't amaze you defensively but he won't hurt his team defensively either. Shouldn't ever need to be moved from firstbase because of defensive issues. ****Ambiorix Concepcion**** OFer St. Lucie Mets Hitting: Concepcion has natural power in his swing and could become an even bigger power threat as he develops. Right now though he tends to try and hit everything, kinda like Carlos Gomez. At higher levels pitchers will take advantage of this. If he learns some patience he could be a dynamic offensive player. The athletic ability and power are certainly there. Running: Ambi is a very toolsy player, like several of the Mets young outfielders. So it's not shocking that he is also blessed with good speed. And even less shocking that he still needs to work on it as well. While he can steal alot of bases, he can also get thrown out at a rather high clip as well. Once he develops more he may get better reads on pitchers and cut down on getting thrown out. Defense: He has enough athletic ability that he can play CF, but with his power hitting and strong arm he has played a lot of RF as well. It's probably tough to decide if he or Carlos Gomez has the better arm. With his speed and arm strength he projects as an above average defensive player. ****Jon Niese**** LHP starter Hagerstown Suns Pitching Perhaps the best lefthander in the Mets system, Niese goes right after batters. Right now he still needs development on his fastball. His change-up, splitter and curve are better pitches at this point. The splitter is probably his best pitch which is rare for someone his age. Once he develops his fastball and gets better command of all his pitches he could become a top of the rotation type of pitcher. Right now he probably projects more as a middle or back of the rotation guy. Repertoire His fastball normally sits in the upper 80's to low 90's but can reach up to the mid 90's when needed. He mainly uses a 4-seam fastball but does have a 2-seam as well. Niese is well into the development of a very good splitter and could be an excellent out pitch for him. His change-up sits in the 77-82mph range, and his curveball is usually in the low 70's. ****Nick Evans**** 1B Hagerstown Suns Hitting Many scouts have compared Evans to Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Pat Burrell and the comparison will probably stick. Evans has very good power projection, with an upper-cut swing and aggressive approach at the plate. He hasn't lifted a weight yet, so his power projection could actually go up as the Mets get him physically developed more. Eventually Nick might become a decent average hitter but he will probably always have the power to make people get excited about him. Running Is fairly athletic right now so he has the speed to steal some bases. Can't say how much this will ever be a big part of his game but he might eventually be able to steal enough to keep pitchers honest. Defense Right now a permanent position for Evans is probably up-in-the-air. The Mets drafted him as a thirdbasemen and he is okay defensively at the position. He does have a solid arm, his range though is suspect. With his power projection and only average ability at third, it may cause him to eventually move to the outfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel80111 Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Where are you getting the scouting reports from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaronuconn Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Heres some minor moves for you Totte... http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/minors/news/261685.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thr33niL Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Love you're guys rosters. I usually have to do A LOT of tweaking when it comes to the SEATTLE MARINERS organization so I thought I would post some of my basic changes. I watch and follow the Mariners pretty religiously so I really think I can be counted on to accuratley adjust their rosters. Hope you guys put this info to use in the big 7.0 release! (based on 6.5) Organizational moves: Bobby Livingston ML to AAA Matt Lawton ML to Free Agent Pool (released) Mike Morse AAA to ML Emiliano Fruto AAA to ML Kevin Appier AA to Free Agent Pool (released) Player Appearance Adjustmants: Richie Sexson; Batting Stance: Nomar Garciaparra - NO shin guards and NO wrist bands. Roberto Petagine; Batting Stance: David Ortiz, two handed swing type - Athletic body type - Shin guard and Large Both wrist bands. Jose Lopez; Batting stance: Fernando Vina One handed swing type. Willie Bloomquist; Batting Stance: Carlos Delgado one two handed swing type. Adrian Beltre; Batting Stance: Mike Piazza, NO shin guard or wrist bands. Kenji Johjima; Batting Stance: Frank Thomas Raul Ibanez; Batting Stance: Hideki Matsui Rafael Soriano; Delivery: Mariano Rivera George Sherrill; Delivery: 3/4 low kick Felix Hernandez; Delivery: Tom Glavine Gil Meche; Delivery: Curt Schilling Joel Pineiro; Delivery: Overhand High Kick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thr33niL Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 (this message was also PMed to Totte) Totte, I saw that you were putting 2006 draftees in UR 7.0. Since Brandon Morrow has already signed with the Mariners and will be starting at Inland Empire (A) later this month, I thought I would pass on a little scouting report to see if he can be in your release. Brandon Morrow In a nutshell, he throws a Fastball, Cut Fastball, Splitter, Curve and Change. Fastball sits anywhere from 96-99MPH consistantly. Cut fastball is in the 87-89 range. The split sits in the mid 80s and is considered his out pitch. The Fastball and Split are the only pitches considered Plus pitches (Plus-Plus on the fastball). From an MVP standpoint, he is 6'3"/205lbs. He would be a 'Tim Hudson' delivery and an 'athletic' body type. Face would be a 903 generic/skintone 3 and uni # 21. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tejdog1 Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 I got the scouting reports from nyfuturestars.com - they got them from someone who has a BA account. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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