Here is my Top 10 List of prospects compared to Speedy's:
1 - David Price, TB - #1 overall pick in 2007 by the Tampa Bay Rays and he has not disappointed yet. Dominated the minor leagues and because of that got the big call up late in the MLB season. When called up Price still not disappoint, pitching solid at the end of the year and into the playoffs for the Rays. He has two very good pitches, high velocity, and strikes out a lot of batters. He will be in the starting rotation for the Rays in 2009.
2 - Matt Wieters, BAL - I would not really say that Wieters is second on my list, but more of my #1a pick. Not too much to say about him that Speedy has not already covered. He can hit extremely well for a catcher and can field his position. He is going to compete for the opening day job and if he does not get it in spring training. My hope and belief is that he will get the job right away. He should be a superstar.
3 - Travis Snider, TOR - Snider got called up at the end of last year at the age of 20 years old. That is amazing and does not happen very often. He has been successful at every level so far and he should put up good power numbers in the majors. Couple of knocks on him though. 1 - He strikes out a lot. 2 - They say he is an outfielder, but I do not really see him staying there too long. More of a DH player. He is very young and so each year I believe he will improve and becoming a very good player.
4 - Mike Moustakas, KC - A shortstop with a ton of power! I have him up at #4 just for that reason alone. If he stays at shortstop, which I am hoping for, he is going to be one of the top power hitting shortstops for a long time. That power should help him move up to the bigs faster and be on the team at some point in 09, but if not then definitely in 2010. Also, for being a power hitter he does not strike out as much as most young power hitters do.
5 - Pedro Alvarez, PIT - Speedy and I agree with this pick right here and there is not much more to say about him that Speedy has not covered. He has a great future ahead of him and will hopefully move up quickly through Pittsburgh's minor league system.
6 - Dayan Viciedo, CWS - He is 19 years old, will be competing for the opening day White Sox 3B job, and was given a four year, $10 million contract (according to www.ESPN.com). That alone is pretty amazing. He is a Cuban native with a world of potential. A knock on him is his weight according to skipper Ozzie Guillen. If he can come into spring training fit and motivated, then the possibility of him starting and making a big impact is not far off at all.
7 - Tommy Hanson, ATL - 163 strikeouts in 138 innings and only 52 walks last year is what Tommy Hanson put up in A+/AA last year. That is unreal! Hanson completely dominated last year with a 2.41 era, a sub 1 whip, and a strikeout per 9 rate of over 10. He should be competing for a spot in the Brave's rotation next year and you should expect to see him at some point in 2009.
8 - Trevor Cahill, OAK - 20 years old and was pitching at AA is very good. While pitching at AA at a young age, he pitched as if he was much older. Cahill put up great stats and should be in the mojors at some point in 09 and it could be as early as opening day. Cahill is extremely intelligent on the baseball field which is amazing for a player at his age. His velocity is not as high as most strikeout pitchers, but with his control and intelligence he should continue to be a dominant strikeout pitcher.
9 - Colby Rasmus, STL - The reason why I have Rasmus so low is because of his rough year last year. He started off really slow and then was hurt and so his 2008 season should be one to forget for him. He should be a really great player putting up great power numbers and stealing a good amount of bases, but he dropped on my list because of his 08 season. He should rebound and be up with the Cardinals in 2009. He has superstar potential.
10 - Cameron Maybin, FLA - He has all the tools to be a great player, but is inconsistent right now and you never know what Maybin you are going to get. He strikes out a lot, but can hit for power and steal bases. He was called up last year and actually tore it up in his short stint with the Marlins. He had a .500 average with a wOBA of .517, he scored 9 runs and had 4 stolen bases in 36 plate appearances. Hopefully that carries over into next year, but the strikes out and consistency is something to watch out for.
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