Monday, April 7, 2008
Yankees Top 10 Prospects
I have decided to make an early season list of Mets and Yankees top prospects. I am starting with the Yanks.
Well I am starting to believe those "In Joba We Trust" t-shirts. This kid is a special arm. His 99 mph fastball jumps out of his hand and mid 80's slider and curve. All three pitches have great control and can be used as a strikeout pitch. No matter where he goes he will succeed and should be fun watching what he can do this season.
Potential: Ace starter or top closer in all of baseball
Like Betances, Jackson was a top talent drafted in the 8th round. Jackson shows above average speed, power, contact, and defense. His arm has been approving making him a boarder line 5-tool player and will most likely develop into one. This is definitely a kid to get excited about and would look nice in the new Yankee Stadium.
Potential: Exciting All-Star outfielder
Despite a wrist injury Tabata had an amazing year at High A last year. He hit .307 with 5 homers, 23 extra base its, 15 steals, and 33 walks. Being only 19 he showed great maturity and should see big league time sooner rather than later. His defense doesn't suck, but it is not the best either. His arm is pretty good and should get his share of assists.
Future: All-Star right fielder
The person with the lowest ceiling in Generation Trey, but was impressive in his short time up last year. He has a smooth, easy delivery and fires a 91 mph fastball, and average curve and slider. His best pitch is a change up with late movement. Wat makes him successful is his above average control the best in the system.
Potential: 3 or 4 starter
Horne has amazing stuff with 4 plus pitches. His fastball sits at 92-96, throws a devastating 12-6 curve, filthy slider, and solid change. Horne's HUGE problem is control. He has a hard time controlling his secondary pitches, but improved over last year.
Potential: 3 starter
Marquez may not have the upside of a Betances or Brackman, but he is much more of a safer bet. He throws a sinker sitting at 90-93 that does not induce that many ground balls, an amazing 76 mph change up, and a good curve. His curve isn't up to bar with the rest of his pitches, but his change up picks up the slack.
Potential: #3 innings eater
Sanchez was the main piece in the Gary Sheffield trade and was one of the top prospects in baseball at the time. He has over powering stuff with a 95 mph fastball and plus curve and change. His injuries have caused some set backs and it may ultimately cause a great talent to go to waste. It will be fun to see how he does when healty.
Potential: Dominant closer
This kid is a pure slugger. His power registers 80 on an 80 scale and is still only 19. He stands at 6'4 225, which might be a concern of him staying at the catcher position. It doesn't really matter where he plays he will hit bombs, just get him into the line up. His arm is plus so that may help him remain at the catching position.
Potential: Slugging 1st baseman/catcher
Another imposing pitcher who stands 6'9 and is very lanky. My favorite prospect in the organization and another person with amazing potential. His fastball, at 19 years old, sits around 94-97 and like Brackman features a plus knuckle curve, and pretty good change up. Scout.com thought he could go 2nd overall and the Yanks stole him in the 8th round. He has injury and control problems, but is only 19.
Potential: Ace starter
Brackman is a monster at 6'10 270 and has what I believe the highest ceiling of any player taken in last years draft besides David Price. He has legit ace stuff with a fastball that has hit 100 and sits at 95-97 range, a ludicrous spike(knuckle) curve, and a change-up that has plus potential. If he didn't have Tommy John Surgery he would rank much higher.
Potential: Ace Starter
