In terms of grading players, it’s a combination of analyzing their 2019 season performance, overall ability, and upside. In evaluating the prospects’ potential, unlike earlier posts, this scale is used in evaluating prospects compared to other prospects, though this is still on a 0.5 to 5 star grading scale. Without further ado, here are my rankings of prospects in the St. Louis Cardinals' organization as of today.
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| Nolan Gorman could be primed for a breakout season in 2020. |
1.
3B Nolan Gorman – B+
2019 (A+): .259 AVG, 3 HR, 15 RBI,
.295 OBP, .431 SLG, .726 OPS
2019 (A): .241 AVG, 10 HR, 41 RBI,
.344 OBP, .448 SLG, .792 OPS
Nolan Gorman is still definitely the prospect to watch in this organization, as he is a power hitting third baseman that may have All-Star potential. Gorman hasn’t exactly dominated
either league this year like some thought he would, but he is still holding his own,
as he is proving to be a capable hitter in A+ ball at such a young age. He’s still just 19 years old and was invited
to the Futures’ game, and so he could still develop into being a solid MLB
starter one day.
2020 Expectations: Age ~20 season:
Good A+ ball player
Future career path: Solid everyday starter in the majors, potential All-Star
Future career path: Solid everyday starter in the majors, potential All-Star
Current Player Rating: 3.5-star
potential
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| Dylan Carlson has been having a tremendous season in AA, and he and Gorman represented the Cards in this year's Futures Game. |
2.
OF Dylan Carlson – B+
2019 (AA): .289 AVG, 17 HR, 53
RBI, 13 SB, .369 OBP, .522 SLG, .892 OPS
Initially expected to spend most
of the year at lower levels, Carlson has surpassed all expectations as he’s
having a monster season in AA, and has been looking to be the best prospect in
the organization this year. He’s known
for being a patient hitter, but he is now hitting with more consistency, and
has been producing far beyond anyone’s imagination. He was in this year’s Futures’ game, and
Carlson could end up being a star in the majors sooner than later.
2020 Expectations – Age 21 season:
Good AAA starter, September call-up
Future career path: Solid everyday
starter in the majors
Current Player Rating: 3.5-star
potential
3.
C Andrew Knizner – B
2019 (MLB): .167 AVG, 1 HR, 3 RBI,
.219 OBP, .333 SLG, .552 OPS, -0.2 WAR, 100% CS
2019 (AAA): .277 AVG, 7 HR, 24
RBI, .360 OBP, .421 SLG, .780 OPS, 46% CS
Andrew Knizner is getting a chance
to prove his worth in the big leagues with Yadi still out, but so far he’s been
struggling in the majors. He’s hit well
in the minors, and he’s been able to throw runners out consistently, but hasn’t
quite adjusted yet, and his pitch framing has said to not be very good. There’s
still a chance that he could come around, as he could be on a similar
development path to current Diamondbacks’ catcher, Carson Kelly.
2020 Expectations: Backup catcher
in the majors
Future career path: ~Age 25
season: Fringe starter/Backup catcher in the majors
Current Player Rating: 3-star
potential
4. P Zack Thompson - B
2019 (A+): 0-0, 9.64 ERA, 4.2 IP,
15.4 H9, 0.0 HR9, 3.9 BB9, 11.6 K9
2019 (Rk): 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 2 IP,
13.5 H9, 0.0 HR9, 0.0 BB9, 18 K9
2019 (NCAA): 6-1, 2.40 ERA, 90 IP,
5.9 H9, 0.3 HR9, 3.4 BB9, 13.0 K9
Zack Thompson is a left-handed
pitcher that throws hard and can strike numerous batters out, but he will need
to work on his control and command to succeed at higher levels. He boasts having a solid four-pitch mix in having
a plus-fastball, slider, and curveball in addition to having a changeup, but
improving his command could be the key for him to reach his full potential as a
prospect for the majors.
2020 Expectations – Age 22 season:
A+ starter, maybe even reach AA
Future career path: Back-end
rotation starter in the majors, at best a middle of the rotation pitcher
Current Player Rating: 3 star
potential
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| Tommy Edman has been playing very well for the St. Louis Cardinals this season. |
5. 3B/2B Tommy Edman – B-
2019 (MLB): .255 AVG, 4 HR, 14
RBI, 4 SB, .295 OBP, .443 SLG, .738 OPS, 0.4 WAR
2019 (AAA): .305 AVG, 7 HR, 29
RBI, 9 SB, .356 OBP, .513 SLG, .869 OPS
Edman has been a pleasant surprise
on this year’s St. Louis Cardinals’ team, as has shown solid pop in his bat and
a solid glove, and he has hit fairly well in the majors. It’s uncertain if he’ll get any rookie of the
year votes, but his strong play in the big leagues may have made people forget
that former All-Star Matt Carpenter is still on his team. While he will need to be more selective in
his approach at the plate, definitely Edman is a vastly underrated prospect
that has certainly helped the Cards this season.
2020 Expectations – Age ~25
season: Spot-starter in the majors
Future career path: Spot-starter
in the majors
Current Player Rating: 2.5-star
potential
- C Ivan Herrera – B-
2019 (A): .286 AVG, 8 HR, 42 RBI,
.381 OBP, .423 SLG, .805 OPS, 30% CS
He is a 19-year old catcher that
has been hitting very well in A-ball.
Herrera has been a rising up-and-comer that has shown off prodigious
hitting, and he could develop into a solid starting catcher if he is able to
reach his full potential as a prospect for the big leagues.
2020 Expectations – Age ~20
season: A+ starter
Future career path: Decent
starter/backup catcher in the majors
Current Player Rating: 2.5-star
potential
7.
3B/1B Elehuris Montero – B-
2019 (AA): .219 AVG, 4 HR, 13 RBI,
.265 OBP, .417 SLG, .681 OPS
After having a terrific season in
A-ball last year as a 19-year old, Montero has cooled off, but he’s shown
flashes of his potential in AA. While
he’s struggled to hit the ball consistently, he has shown that he can be a
power hitter at higher levels. If he can
be a more consistent hitter, that could go a long way for him in the future.
2020 Expectations – Age 21 season:
AA starter
Future career path: Decent
starter/backup corner infielder in the majors
Current Player Rating: 2.5-star
potential
8. P Angel Rondon – B-
2019 (AA): 4-3, 2.99 ERA, 75.1 IP,
7.9 H9, 0.7 HR9, 3.5 BB9, 9.1 K9
2019 (A+): 5-1, 2.20 ERA, 45 IP,
5.2 H9, 0.6 HR9, 3.4 BB9, 9.4 K9
Angel Rondon has had a solid
season this year, as he boasts having a plus-fastball and a slider, as well as
a decent changeup pitch. He consistently
throws in the low 90s, but can throw upwards of the mid-90s. He’ll still need to work on his control, but
there’s a lot to like about Rondon, as he could be one of the Cardinals’ best
pitching prospects in the organization.
2020 Expectations – Age 22 season: AAA starter and September call-up
Future career path: Multi-inning
reliever in the majors, or back-end starter in the big leagues
Current Player Rating: 2.5 star
potential
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| Lane Thomas is a solid hitter that could be a reliable contributor in the Majors. |
9. OF Lane Thomas – B-
2019 (AAA): .263 AVG, 7 HR, 40
RBI, 11 SB, .345 OBP, .425 SLG, .769 OPS
2019 (MLB): .308 AVG, 1 HR, 4 RBI,
.357 OBP, .538 SLG, .896 OPS, 0.2 WAR
He hasn’t spent a whole lot of
time up in the majors, but he hit well when he was up here. He’s had a fairly good season in AAA, and
Lane Thomas is a player who just knows how to hit the baseball.
2020 Expectations – Age ~24
season: Very good AAA starter/backup outfielder in the majors
Future career path: 3rd
or 4th outfielder, decent starter/backup outfielder in the majors
Current Player Rating: 2.5 star potential
Current Player Rating: 2.5 star potential
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| Randy Arozarena's sterling .367 batting average in AAA for Memphis could land him a call-up to the big leagues in September this year. |
10. OF Randy Arozarena – B-
2019 (AAA): .367 AVG, 6 HR, 25
RBI, 4 SB, .439 OBP, .576 SLG, 1.015 OPS
2019 (AA): .309 AVG, 3 HR, 15 RBI,
8 SB, .422 OBP, .515 SLG, .938 OPS
It was surprising that Arozarena
started the year off in AA, given that he had hit so well there last year. But he eventually got a promotion to AAA,
where he should have been playing all season.
He’s been hitting very well in AAA so far, and if he stays healthy,
there will be a good chance that he will get called up to the majors in
September. Hopefully, he can keep up the
hot hitting in the big leagues, as he has the potential to develop into an
everyday starter in the majors if things break his way.
2020 Expectations – Age 25 season:
Bench player in the majors
Future career path: 3rd
or 4th outfielder, decent starter/backup outfielder in the majors
Current Player Rating: 2.5-star
potential
11. P Junior Fernandez – B-
2019 (AAA): 1-0, 0.59 ERA, 15.1
IP, 4.1 H9, 0.0 HR9, 2.9 BB9, 10.6 K9
2019 (AA): 1-1, 1.55 ERA, 29 IP,
5.6 IP, 0.0 HR9, 3.4 BB9, 13.0 K9
Junior Fernandez has been pitching
very well out of the bullpen in both AA and AAA. He struggled a bit with his location in A+
ball, but he has adjusted very well to hitters at higher levels. There is a good likelihood that he could get
called up to the majors, and he could help the big league squad in September.
2020 Expectations – Age 23 season:
Bullpen arm in the majors
Future career path: Good bullpen arm in the majors
Current Player Rating: 2.5-star potential
Future career path: Good bullpen arm in the majors
Current Player Rating: 2.5-star potential
12. P Johan Oviedo – B-
2019 (AA): 5-4, 5.27 ERA, 83.2 IP,
9.6 H9, 1.0 HR9, 4.6 BB9, 9.7 K9
2019 (A+): 5-0, 1.60 ERA, 33.2 IP, 7.8 H9, 0.3 HR9, 3.2 BB9, 9.4 K9
2019 (A+): 5-0, 1.60 ERA, 33.2 IP, 7.8 H9, 0.3 HR9, 3.2 BB9, 9.4 K9
Oviedo pitched very well in A+
ball, and he was able to receive a promotion to AA. He’s struggled with his command in AA ball,
but it’s encouraging that he’s still striking batters out at a high rate. He’ll need to improve his control, but he has
three solid pitch offerings, and he could develop into a solid bullpen pitcher
in the majors over time.
2020 Expectations – Age 22 season:
AA starter, maybe get called up to AAA
Future career path: Multi-inning
bullpen arm in the majors, or back-end starter
Current Player Rating: 2.5-star
potential
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| Edmundo Sosa has received a call-up to the big leagues this year, and he could be back with the Cards in September. |
2019 (AAA): .257 AVG, 10 HR, 37
RBI, 2 SB, .306 OBP, .421 SLG, .727 OPS
2019 (MLB): .333 AVG, 0 HR, 0 RBI,
.333 OBP, .333 SLG, .667 OPS, 0.0 WAR
Edmundo Sosa is a toolsy middle
infielder that has some pop in his bat, and he shows promise as a player for
the majors. He’ll need to be a more
patient hitter, but his ability to field combined with his hitting potential
could make him a solid role player in the big leagues.
2020 Expectations – Age 24 season:
AAA starter/backup infielder in the majors
Future career path: Decent starter/backup infielder in the majors
Current Player Rating: 2.5-star potential
Future career path: Decent starter/backup infielder in the majors
Current Player Rating: 2.5-star potential
14. P Andre Pallante – B-
2019 (A-): 1-0, 1.80 ERA, 20 IP,
5.9 H9, 0.9 HR9, 2.7 BB9, 8.6 K9
A smart pitcher that locates his
pitches well and has good command, he boasts having a solid four pitch mix in
his arsenal. Pallante has a
plus-fastball and slider, and he can throw in the high-90s on occasion, and he
also has a curveball and a changeup.
It’s early to project how good he could be, but there’s a chance he
could develop into a Major League starter in the future if he continues to
pitch well.
2020 Expectations – Age 21 season: A-ball starter, then get promoted
to A+ ball
Future career path: Multi-inning
reliever in the majors, or back-end starter
Current Player Rating: 2.5 star
potential
15. OF Jhon Torres – B-
2019 (A): .167 AVG, 0 HR, 8 RBI,
.240 OBP, .212 SLG, .452 OPS
2019 (Rk): .274 AVG, 4 HR, 11 RBI,
.392 OBP, .548 SLG, .940 OPS
Jhon Torres has shown that he can
hit in rookie ball, and he has shown some solid tools at that level, but has
yet to show that he can hit at higher levels.
His struggles at Peoria in A-ball seem quite familiar, as another prospect
struggled there at that age: Magneuris Sierra.
Torres is said to have more pop in his bat, but he will need to be able
to adjust when he gets promoted. He’s so
far away from the majors right now, but if he can adjust, he could end up being
a versatile role player in the majors.
2020 Expectations – Age 20 season:
A-ball starter
Future career path: Backup outfielder in the majors
Current Player Rating: 2.5-star potential
Future career path: Backup outfielder in the majors
Current Player Rating: 2.5-star potential
16. C Julio Rodriguez – C+
2019 (A+): .268 AVG, 7 HR, 31 RBI,
.314 OBP, .402 SLG, .717 OPS, 29% CS
He is a defensive minded catcher
that fields well and has been known for throwing runners out, though he’s only
thrown out 29% of base-stealers so far this year. Rodriguez has some pop in his bat, but he
will need to be a more patient hitter.
If things pan out for him, he could end up being a serviceable role
player in the majors.
2020 Expectations – Age ~23
season: AA starter
Future career path: Backup catcher
in the majors
Current Player Rating: 2 star
potential
17. P Jake Woodford – C+
2019 (AAA): 6-6, 4.11 ERA, 116 IP,
7.4 H9, 1.2 HR9, 4.8 BB9, 7.6 K9
He’s been steady as a solid,
middle of the rotation starter in AAA at Memphis. Woodford has not been spectacular, but he’s
provided them with quality innings, and has shown an improved ability to strike
hitters out. He hasn’t allowed many
hits, but has struggled with his command at times. Still, the fact that he has been holding his
own as a starter at the level suggests that he could end up in the majors
sooner than later, and he could be a potential September call-up this year.
2020 Expectations – Age 23 season:
AAA starter/Bullpen arm in the majors
Future career path:
Spot-starter/multi-inning bullpen arm in the majors
Current Player Rating: 2-star potential
Current Player Rating: 2-star potential
18. P Tommy Parsons – C+
2019 (A+): 3-2, 2.13 ERA, 42.1 IP,
8.7 H9, 0.2 HR9, 1.5 BB9, 8.3 K9
2019 (A): 4-0, 0.26 ERA, 35 IP,
3.6 H9, 0.3 HR9, 1.3 BB9, 6.7 K9
A tall righty, he is a starting
pitcher that has great control of his pitches, and he has a low 90s fastball as
well as a decent curveball pitch. He could
project well into a back-end rotation starter or as a reliever in the majors.
2020 Expectations – Age 24 season:
AAA starter
Future career path: Multi-inning
reliever in the majors
Current Player Rating: 2 star
potential
19. P Ryan Helsley – C+
2019 (AAA): 2-3, 4.98 ERA, 34.1
IP, 7.6 H9, 0.8 HR9, 5.2 BB9, 9.7 K9
2019 (MLB): 0-0, 2.92 ERA< 12.1
IP, 4.4 H9, 1.5 HR9, 4.4 BB9, 9.5 K9, 0.0 WAR
Ryan Helsley throws very hard, and
he’s been doing a good job of striking hitters out and missing bats, but he has
struggled with his command. But he’s
pitched fairly well in the majors, and he could be a welcome addition to the
big league squad in September.
2020 Expectations – Age 25 season:
AAA spot-starter
Future career path: Bullpen arm in
the majors
Current Player Rating: 2-star potential
Current Player Rating: 2-star potential
20. P Genesis Cabrera – C+
2019 (AAA): 3-4, 6.42 ERA, 61,2
IP, 10.5 H/9, 2.0 HR/9, 4.1 BB/9 8.6 K/9
2019 (MLB): 0-2, 6.17 ERA, 11.2
IP, 11.6 H/9, 1.5 HR/9, 5.4 BB/9, 7.7 K/9, -0.1 WAR
Genesis Cabrera surprisingly
received a call-up in the middle of the season, but he hasn’t played too well
since. He’s currently struggling as a
starter in AAA, and there’s a chance he may have to be demoted to AA to find
his groove again.
2020 Expectations – Age 23 season:
AAA spot-starter
Future career path: Bullpen arm in
the majors
Current Player Rating: 2-star
potential
21. 3B Malcom Nunez – C+
2019 (A): .183 AVG, 0 HR, 5 RBI,
.247 OBP, .197 SLG, .444 OPS
2019 (Rk): .318 AVG, 1 HR, 5 RBI,
.333 OBP, .477 SLG, .811 OPS
A masher who hit extremely well in
FRk-ball last year, he has been hitting fairly well in Rookie ball, but has
looked to be overmatched in A-ball.
He’ll still need to learn the finer points of hitting to be able to move
up higher levels, but he could be a prospect to watch in the future. But right now, he’s so far away from being
able to reach the majors for the time being.
2020
Expectations – Age 19 season: A-ball starter
Future career
path: Backup in the majors
Current Player
Rating: 2 star potential
22. OF Trejyn Fletcher – C+
2019 (Rk): .250 AVG, 3 HR, 19 RBI,
4 SB, .303 OBP, .409 SLG, .712 OPS
He’s a toolsy outfielder that will
need to learn better plate discipline to ascend higher levels to reach his full
potential as a prospect for the big leagues.
2020 Expectations – Age 19 season:
Rookie-ball starter, then get called up to A-ball
Future career path: Backup outfielder in the majors
Current Player Rating: 2 star
potential
23. P Tony Locey – C+
2019 (A): 1-1, 2.25 ERA, 8 IP, 3.4
H9, 0 HR9, 10.1 BB9, 20.3 K9
2019 (Rk): 0-0 0.00 ERA, 2IP, 4.5
H9, 0 HR9, 9 BB9, 13.5 K9
He projects to be a reliever that
has a solid fastball and a plus slider, and he throws very hard as he has the
potential to hit triple digits on the radar gun, but he really needs to improve
his ability to locate pitches.
2020 Expectations ~ Age 21 season: A-ball reliever
Future career path: Bullpen
pitcher in the majors
Current Player Rating: 2 star
potential
24. P Steven Gingery – C+
2019: N/A
He’s a mystery man who has not
pitched in the minors yet. Scouts seem
to love his stuff, especially his changeup and ability to locate his
pitches. He also throws left-handed and
tends to throw in the low 90s.
2020 Expectations – Age 22 season:
?
Future career path: Bullpen arm in
the majors
Current Player Rating: 2.0-star
potential
25. INF Ramon Urias - C
2019 (AAA): .232 AVG, 3 HR, 27
RBI, 3 SB, .363 OBP, .348 SLG, .711 OPS
He has shown great patience at the
plate, but has struggled to hit in AAA this year, and hasn’t shown much
physical tools at this level. He does
project to be a capable infielder that can play multiple positions, which helps
his case.
2020 Expectations – Age 26 season: AAA starter, maybe get called up
in September
Future career path: Fringe backup
infielder in the majors
Current Player Rating: 1.5 star
potential
26. 2B Max Schrock - C
2019 (AAA): .269 AVG, 1 HR, 20
RBI, 10 SB, .363 OBP, .371 SLG, .735 OPS
Still not yet on the 40-man
roster, Schrock is a patient hitter that can draw a lot of walks, and he also
can steal some bases, but questions about his hitting ability combined with a
lack of pop in his bat this year could keep him in AAA this year. Still, he may be good enough to make the
majors if he can get his chance to be called up.
2020 Expectations – Age 25 season: AAA starter
Future career path: Career minor
leaguer, or fringe backup in the majors
Current Player Rating: 1.5 star
potential
27. OF Conner Capel - C
2019 (AAA): .433 AVG, 2 HR, 7 RBI,
.452 OBP, .800 SLG, 1.252 OPS
2019 (AA): .230 AVG, 8 HR, 33 RBI,
6 SB, .290 OBP, .385 SLG, .675 OPS
So far, the results have been
mixed for Capel this season. He’s played
very well in limited duty in AAA, but has struggled to get hits in AA. He needs to play like how he’s been doing in
AAA to be able to reach and maximize his full potential as a player in this
sport.
2020 Expectations – Age 23 season:
Good AA starter or AAA platoon player
Future career path: Fringe backup
outfielder in the majors
2020 Player Rating: 1.5 star
potential
28. P Alvaro Seijas - C
2019 (A+): 1-1, 3.86 ERA, 25.2 IP,
10.9 H9, 0.7 HR9, 3.5 BB9, 9.1 K9
2019 (A): 4-5, 2.93 ERA, 80 IP,
8.2 H9, 0.7 HR9, 3.2 BB9, 8.0 K9
Seijas pitched very well in
A-ball, and while he needs to improve his command, he has shown that he can
hold his own in A+ ball. If he ends up
in the majors, most likely he might end up in the bullpen.
2020 Expectations – Age 21 season: A+ starter, then get called up to
AA
Future career path: Career minor
leaguer, or fringe backup in the majors
Current Player Rating: 1.5 star
potential
29. OF Justin Williams - C
2019 (AAA): .500 AVG, 2 HR, 5 RBI,
.556 OBP, 1.250 SLG, 1.806 OPS
2019 (AA): .193 AVG, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 1 SB, .246 OBP, .263 SLG, .509 OPS
2019 (AA): .193 AVG, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 1 SB, .246 OBP, .263 SLG, .509 OPS
He injured his hand, which caused
him to miss a lot of playing time to start the season, and when healthy, he’s
been inconsistent at best. He’s played
well sparingly in AAA, but he’s struggled mightiliy in AA. For a player that was one of the key pieces
of a trade that involved Tommy Pham, Williams hasn’t played like the phenom he
was hyped up to be. If Williams can
consistently hit well and find his way back to the majors, that would be really
good for him.
2020 Expectations – Age 24 season:
AAA starter, maybe get called up in September
Future career path: Fringe backup
outfielder in the majors
Current Player Rating: 1.5 star
potential
30. P Griffin Roberts - C
2019 (A+): 0-6, 5.95 ERA, 42.1 IP,
10.6 H9, 0.0 HR9, 4.5 BB9, 4.7 K9
After having a very good
collegiate career and a promising 2018 season, Griffin Roberts was suspended to
start the season, and has since struggled in A+ ball. He’s struggling with his location and has not
been striking hitters out nearly at the rate that was anticipated of him. Right now, he needs to get his game back on
track to be a serious prospect again.
2020 Expectations – Age ~24
season: A+ spot-starter/AA bullpen arm
Future career path: Career minor
leaguer or fringe bullpen arm in the majors
Current Player Rating: 1.5 star
potential
No Longer Rookies:
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| Dakota Hudson has earned 10 wins as a major league starter for the Cardinals, and he has had a fairly solid rookie season in the majors this year. |
P Dakota Hudson
2019 (MLB): 10-4, 3.61 ERA, 109.2
IP, 9.4 H9, 1.3 HR9, 4.1 BB9, 6.6 K9, 0.4 WAR
Dakota Hudson has filled in quite
nicely as a starter in the majors. He’s
a smart pitcher that knows how to get outs.
While he has struggled with his command at times, he’s shown that he can
fill a role as a backend starter in the big leagues.
2020 Expectations ~ Age 25 season:
Back-end starter in the majors
Future career path: Back-end
starter in the majors
Current Player Rating: 2.0 stars (3 star potential)
Current Player Rating: 2.0 stars (3 star potential)
P Giovanny Gallegos
2019 (MLB): 2-1, 2.23 ERA, 48.1
IP, 5.2 H9, 0.9 HR, 1.5 BB9, 13.0 K9, 1.3 WAR
He has pitched really well, and he
has been a solid addition to the Cardinals’ bullpen this year.
2020 Expectations ~ Age 28 season:
Good bullpen pitcher in the majors
Future career path: Good bullpen
pitcher in the majors
Current Player Rating: 2.5 stars
Current Player Rating: 2.5 stars
P Alex Reyes
2019 (AAA): 1-3, 7.39 ERA, 28 IP, 8.7 IP, 1.6 HR9, 7.7 BB9, 12.2 K9
2019 (MLB): 0-1, 15.00 ERA, 3.0 IP, 6.0 H9, 3.0 HR9, 18.0 BB9, 3.0 K9, -0.3 WAR
2019 (AAA): 1-3, 7.39 ERA, 28 IP, 8.7 IP, 1.6 HR9, 7.7 BB9, 12.2 K9
2019 (MLB): 0-1, 15.00 ERA, 3.0 IP, 6.0 H9, 3.0 HR9, 18.0 BB9, 3.0 K9, -0.3 WAR
2019 (A+): 0-1, 1.93 ERA, 9.1 IP,
8.7 H9, 0 HR9, 2.9 BB9, 10.6 K9
Once a prized pitching prospect,
Reyes has battled injuries and a lengthy suspension in a previous year that
have hindered his development, and he’s also struggling with his command and
injuries this season. Time’s running out
on whether or not if he can reach his full potential, and now it’s looking more
like he may be closer to a mid-tier prospect for the majors rather than an
elite one all along.
2020 Expectations ~ Age 25 season:
AAA starter, or fringe reliever in the majors
Future career path: Multi-inning
reliever in the majors
Current Player Rating: 1.5 stars (2.5 star potential)
Current Player Rating: 1.5 stars (2.5 star potential)
P Daniel Ponce de Leon
2019 (MLB): 1-1, 3.76 ERA, 40.2
IP, 6.4 H9, 1.1 HR9, 4.6 BB9, 9.7 K9, 0.5 WAR
Ponce de Leon still will need to
work on his control, but he’s been solid as a versatile pitcher that can start
or come out of the bullpen for the Cards in the majors.
2020 Expectations ~ Age 28 season:
Spot starter/Bullpen pitcher in the majors
Future career path: Spot
starter/Bullpen pitcher in the majors
Current Player Rating: 2.0 stars
Current Player Rating: 2.0 stars
No longer in the organization:
3B Patrick Wisdom
2019 (AAA): .220 AVG, 18 HR, 44
RBI, 5 SB, .362 OBP, .520 SLG, .882 OPS
2019 (MLB): .154 AVG, 0 HR, 1 RBI,
.185 OBP, .192 SLG, .377 OPS, -0.3 WAR
- In the Texas Rangers’
organization
2020 Expectations – Age 25 season: AAA starter
Future career path: Career minor
leaguer, or fringe backup in the majors
Current Player Rating: 1 star
(1.5-star potential)
P Connor Greene
2019 (AA): 3-9, 5.44 ERA, 9.4 H9,
1.0 HR9, 3.5 BB9, 7.7 K9
-In the Kansas City Royals’
organization
2020 Expectations – Age 25 season: AA starter/AAA bullpen
Future career path: Career minor
leaguer, or fringe reliever in the majors
Current Player Rating: 1.5 star
potential
Just in case if you were wondering, I listed the Fangraphs WAR as the metric listed for prospects that have played in the majors this year. Anyways, that is the list for now, and thanks for reading.
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