2011 Top-30 Prospects thread

[Tony-OH]

It's that time of year and we're about to start announcing our top prospect within the next two weeks. In that regard, here's your chance to put out your Orioles top-30 prospect list.

[Frobby]

Just so the ground rules are clear, I assume 2011 draftees who didn't play this summer (Bundy et al.) are eligible for the list?

[Oldorioles]

Alright, here's my take...

1) Machado

2) D. Bundy

3) B. Bundy

4) Schoop

5) D. Baker

6) Klein

7) E. Rodriguez

8) Townsend

9) Hoes

10) Schrader

11) Esquivel

12) Wilson

13) Adams

14) Mahoney

15) Vader

16) G. Davis

17) Avery

18) Lino

19) Simon

20) Blackmar

21) Henry

22) A. Baker

23) Bernandina

24) Fowler

25) S. Johnson

26) Mummey

27) M. Hernandez

28) Bumbry

29) Ruettiger

30) McCurry

[Stotle]

I've started mine

1. Machado

Still working on the rest.

[Tony-OH]

Just so the ground rules are clear, I assume 2011 draftees who didn't play this summer (Bundy et al.) are eligible for the list?

Yes, anyone signed and in the system who is still eligible to be a major league rookie is eligible for your list.

[Tony-OH]

I've started mine

1. Machado

Still working on the rest.

1-4 is fairly easy (1 and 2 can be debated but it's really 1 and 1a), it's after that does it get harder. After about six it gets real interesting...

[Stotle]

1-4 is fairly easy (1 and 2 can be debated but it's really 1 and 1a), it's after that does it get harder. After about six it gets real interesting...

Yeah. Schrader/Machado is a toss-up, but I have to give the nod to Manny.

[Tony-OH]

Yeah. Schrader/Machado is a toss-up, but I have to give the nod to Manny.

What??? That's ridiculous. Everyone know it's between Machado and Pedro Florimon.

[JohnD]

I've started mine

1. Machado

Still working on the rest.

You've seen him and I haven't. But curious as to your thoughts why Machado over Dylan Bundy? Is it because of what Machado has done in pro ball vs. Bundy not having done anything? Or, regardless of the hype, Manny is just even higher?

[Frobby]

You've seen him and I haven't. But curious as to your thoughts why Machado over Dylan Bundy? Is it because of what Machado has done in pro ball vs. Bundy not having done anything? Or, regardless of the hype, Manny is just even higher?

I'm going to be fascinated to see which one Tony chooses. This could be the toughest choice for no. 1 in years. Tony's always loved the pitchers (says me), but Machado is pretty special. I'd go with Machado simply because he got through his first season without any major hiccups and is more or less "on target," whereas Bundy hasn't shown what he can do at the pro level and arms are always a bit risky.

[Stotle]

You've seen him and I haven't. But curious as to your thoughts why Machado over Dylan Bundy? Is it because of what Machado has done in pro ball vs. Bundy not having done anything? Or, regardless of the hype, Manny is just even higher?

Standard bias against HS righties that haven't thrown on short rest over a five month season. I add to that some injury concerns that were floating around among scouts due to HS workload closing out his Jr. year and some of his summer performances in 2010. I have little doubt that a healthy Bundy will be a successful ML pitcher. But injury risk is higher than Machado (and my biggest concern with him, from a value perspective, is future position). So, as of today, I view Bundy as lower floor, comparable ceiling, slightly lower probability to Machado.

[clapdiddy]

After the top 10, does it really matter?

1. Machado

2. D. Bundy

3. Schoop

4. Klein

5. D. Baker

6. B. Bundy

7. Bridwell

8. Hoes

9. Avery

10. E. Rodriguez/Schrader

[Frobby]

After the top 10, does it really matter?

I'd say yes, when you consider that quite a few guys in the 11-30 range eventually creep into the top 10 or make it to the majors later.

[LookinUp]

I can't imagine Klein in my top 10. Labrums drop good pitchers a long way.

[Crazysilver03]

Who is D. Baker?