Orioles Hangout Top 10 Prospects: Who's #4?

[blazer]

Went with Reimold...wouldn't be surprised to see Spoone #2 ahead of Rowell.

[mikezpen]

I don't think they'd shoot Spoone all the way into the top 3 based on just one year. I'll pick him for fourth-then Reimold, Rowell and Wieters.

[blazer]

I don't think they'd shoot Spoone all the way into the top 3 based on just one year. I'll pick him for fourth-then Reimold, Rowell and Wieters.

So you would go with Reimold and his 111 at bats this season? Spoone did pitch solidly the year before, but improved significantly in several areas this year (including playoffs); H/IP .91 to .71; K/BB 1.13 to 2.21; K/IP .70 to .88; ERA 3.56 to 3.02. What impressed me was that he did not just do one thing better, but instead had better control, combined with more polished stuff.

[Tony-OH]

Went with Reimold...wouldn't be surprised to see Spoone #2 ahead of Rowell.

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[Hank Scorpio]

We love the sinking fastball around here!!!!!

[alexei606]

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ok - Here is my top four taking in Tony's comment.

Reimold - #4

Rowell - #3

Spoone - #2

Wieters - #1

[Frobby]

My guess would be Reimold here.

I'm a little surprised that Spoone is going to end up as high as he is, though there is no doubt that he has improved steadily as he has moved up the ladder. Good for him, though. Hopefully his 2008 performance will justify his high ranking.

[Tony-OH]

ok - Here is my top four taking in Tony's comment.

Reimold - #4

Rowell - #3

Spoone - #2

Wieters - #1

Maybe, maybe not. You'll understand why I said that after the top ten is finalized...

[B-more]

Even with Rowell's upside potential, the stats he had were a little disappointing. For that I think he falls at 4. His numbers were slightly above average for the league. Of course he is still very young but the strikeouts are a redflag as something he needs to improve on to move up the ladder. I think Reimold had a good enough season to be ahead of Rowell because Reimold has proven more at a higher level even though his upside isnt as good as Rowell's. Reimold still has very good power potential for the majors and can give +defense along with a good OPS.

I still think Rowell will be a bright spot for us but he had a season that didnt lock him in at 1 or 2.

My guess is:

4. Rowell

3. Spoone

2. Reimold

1. Wieters

[JohnD]

Needless to say, there are a lot of good things to say about the top three. There were disagreements about who should go where as well, and some compromises.

[alexei606]

Maybe, maybe not. You'll understand why I said that after the top ten is finalized...

From B-more

My guess is:

4. Rowell

3. Spoone

2. Reimold

1. Wieters

Keep us guessing, Tony! B-more's guess could be right on! Reimold did have a 900+ OPS in Bowie and Rowell's was disappointing for most. Spoone at #3 is a good bet, but Reimold and he could be switched. Either way, this is fun!

[Big Mac]

Even with Rowell's upside potential, the stats he had were a little disappointing. For that I think he falls at 4. His numbers were slightly above average for the league. Of course he is still very young but the strikeouts are a redflag as something he needs to improve on to move up the ladder. I think Reimold had a good enough season to be ahead of Rowell because Reimold has proven more at a higher level even though his upside isnt as good as Rowell's. Reimold still has very good power potential for the majors and can give +defense along with a good OPS.

I still think Rowell will be a bright spot for us but he had a season that didnt lock him in at 1 or 2.

My guess is:

4. Rowell

3. Spoone

2. Reimold

1. Wieters

Rowell will not be #4, in fact he could easily be #1. The only reason Wieters will be higher is he plays catcher. When they are both at their peak in the Majors, Rowell will have better numbers. Wieters is three years older.

[Tony-OH]

Keep us guessing, Tony! B-more's guess could be right on! Reimold did have a 900+ OPS in Bowie and Rowell's was disappointing for most. Spoone at #3 is a good bet, but Reimold and he could be switched. Either way, this is fun!

I like this part of the year as well..

Actually, I think most people in these threads actually are extremely knowledgeable when it comes to our minor league players, hopefully at least partially because they follow them all year through the Hangout.

There is always going to be some disagreements and such, but that's the way it goes. It's a lot of fun for everyone though and I enjoy doing the countdown.

Last year, we took a risk by going with Pope, Florimon, Adams and Britton in the top 12 (inexperienced players with upside). Three floundered and Britton held his own enough to move into the top ten. This year, we really didn't even have to take too many risks in the top ten so that shows the system is improving if you ask me.

In fact, 11-15 are legitimate major leaguer prospects with upside, so I think that speaks well. The only thing really missing is the can't miss super star pitcher or hitter (Weiters is still an unknown for he most part). The Orioles with Jordan and Stockstill have quietly developed solid major league quality depth to the minor league system. The only question that remains is do they have impact players on the horizon?