2017 Baseball America Prospect Hot Sheet

[Can_of_corn]

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7. Cedric Mullins, of, Orioles (22)

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Double-A Bowie (Eastern)
Why He’s Here: 1.440 OPS, 3 HRs

Mullins’ start is a bright spot in a mostly bereft Orioles system. Just 5-foot-8 and lacking a big-school pedigree, the switch-hitter has solid tools and has opened eyes with his great beginning. (VLC)

 

[ChuckS]

When is the last time we had an outfield prospect to get excited about?  Nolan Reimold in 2008?

Mullins and Hays are both looking like possibilities in the Baltimore outfield in 2018/2019. With everyone screaming for speed in the outfield they could really be a breath of fresh air. 

[Can_of_corn]

http://www.baseballamerica.com/minors/prospect-hot-sheet-may-19-minor-league-top-performers1/#WmPDODI1bkr4mIvI.97

 

6. Ryan Mountcastle, ss, Orioles (20)

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High Class A Frederick (Carolina)

The 2015 first-rounder continued his scorching start with five doubles, a triple and a home run in a 12-for-34 week. Mountcastle’s seven-game hit streak came to an end Thursday night, but he remains on pace for career highs in every offensive category with a .333/.357/.586 slash line through 40 games.

 

[Flash- bd]

^That OBP though...

[Can_of_corn]

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10. Austin Hays, of, Orioles (21)

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Baltimore’s third-rounder from a year ago hit well in his first taste of pro ball and has continued to do so this year. The 21-year-old hit two home runs this week and ranks among the top five in batting average and slugging percentage in the Carolina League. His eight home runs this season put him in a tie with a bevy of prospects for third in the league.
 

 

[Can_of_corn]

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18. Keegan Akin, lhp, Orioles (22)

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The Orioles’ second-rounder in 2016 has struggled to control his pitches, which is at odds with his reputation for command and an ability to throw three pitches for strikes. Akin’s walk rate nearly doubled from his pro debut, but in his most recent outing he allowed two hits and no walks in six innings.
 

 

[sportsfan8703]

This shows how good we've been drafting recently.  If we could just stop,

• Trading prospects
• Trading comp picks
• Signing guys that cost draft picks
• Be middle of the pack in spending in Latin America

We might actually have a top farm system.  

[Can_of_corn]

http://www.baseballamerica.com/minors/prospect-hot-sheet-june-16/#VFUlFXpuVXeKhEjb.97

20. Chance Sisco, c, Orioles (22)

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Chance Sisco has hit throughout his minor league career, but as Kyle Glaser explained recently, his defense is starting to catch up to his bat. Sisco’s plus hit tool is pretty apparent, and he’s heating up lately with five multi-hit games this month.

 

[Legend_Of_Joey]

37 minutes ago, Can_of_corn said:

http://www.baseballamerica.com/minors/prospect-hot-sheet-june-16/#VFUlFXpuVXeKhEjb.97

20. Chance Sisco, c, Orioles (22)

 

"His defense is starting to catch up to his bat."

Is he paying attention to the same person?

[Can_of_corn]

http://www.baseballamerica.com/minors/prospect-hot-sheet-june-23/#M0S2JXExsbkBXKde.97

2. Austin Hays, OF, Orioles (21)

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The Orioles challenged Hays, their third-rounder last year out of Jacksonville, and he responded. Hays tore up the Carolina League, hitting .328/.364/.592 before the all-star break and earning a promotion to Double-A. His on-base percentage, slugging percentage and home runs were all second in the league before he moved up a level.
 

 

[sportsfan8703]

1 hour ago, Can_of_corn said:

http://www.baseballamerica.com/minors/prospect-hot-sheet-june-23/#M0S2JXExsbkBXKde.97

2. Austin Hays, OF, Orioles (21)

 

Good to see him getting some recognition.  Great draft pick. 

[Can_of_corn]

http://www.baseballamerica.com/minors/prospect-hot-sheet-june-30/#6dcotHi7V2u2YlcV.97

9. Austin Hays, OF, Orioles (21)

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All Hays did his first full week in Double-A was extend his hitting streak to 16 games, homer twice and finish it off with a 4-for-5, 4-RBI effort against Altoona. The 2016 third-rounder already looks like one of the steals of that draft, and he shows no signs of slowing down.
 

 

[Can_of_corn]

http://www.baseballamerica.com/minors/prospect-hot-sheet-aug-25-a/#kzwjR66K0wVuLK1m.97

9. D.J. Stewart, OF, Orioles (23)

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The Orioles’ farm system right now is the best it has been in several years. Hays is a big reason for that, but Stewart is included in that as well as the 2015 first-round pick has had a better year in Double-A this year than he had in Class A last year. The power has played this year with 19 home runs to go with 18 stolen bases.