Orioles Top 50 Prospects - Midseason Edition...now including the Gausman/Schoop returns

[Luke-OH]

http://www.orioleshangout.com/2018/07/30/orioles-top-50-prospects-ms2018/

My personal top 50, newly updated.

Sorry for the delay, the trade deadline excitement (plus real world responsibilities) got in the way.

All prospects acquired in the Manny Machado and Zach Britton deals are included and I've watched a some game video of each.

Questions, comments, and criticism are all welcome.

Here's the one with the prospects from the Gausman/Schoop deals.

http://www.orioleshangout.com/2018/08/25/lukes-midseason-top-50-adding-the-prospects-from-the-gausman-schoop-deals/

[Diehard_O's_Fan]

After all the trades, would the Orioles minor league system still be classified as poor or is it average or above average now? It sure seems like the Orioles had a great 2018 draft.

[sportsfan8703]

Great job. Two things that jump out at me about the list,

1.  In the top 20, everyone is having pretty much “good years” except Hays and Harvey. A very productive top 20. 

2.  I know you’re great at this, but it didn’t seem like you were struggling to find guys to fill out this list. You didn’t have to turn to a bunch of recent draftees or glorified Organizational guys that “just need a chance.”

I feel like in years past we’d still have guys like Reyes, Peralta, and Sedlock in the top 20 just because of previous success, age/potential, and draft status. 

I don’t follow other systems so I don’t know where we’d rank, but a good showing from our prospects this year, the guys we brought back in trades, and a solid draft, has to have our overall system ranking improved. 

I’m hoping you’re going to have to redo this in a week to include more prospects that come back in deadline deals and to include whatever we’re doing on the international front. 

Thanks and keep up the hard work. 

[wildcard]

Luke, Great write-up.   We are lucky to have you on the Hangout.

Question:  Why does Mullins rank above McKenna?

I see three flaws with Mullins at the moment:

1) Fringy arm that may make him a left fielder or 4th OFer at some point.

2) Not hitting in the 2nd half.  Happened last year and is happening this year.

3) Not hitting lefties at AAA.

McKenna has a better arm though only average overall.  He is two years younger and has more time to correct his flaws.  Hit both righties and lefties at Frederick. He is still adjusting to AA.

I think both guys are lead off hitter types.  Their power will not keep them in the majors.  Their ability to get on base will.

Interested to understand your thinking on this one.

 

[25 Nuggets]

1 hour ago, sportsfan8703 said:

2.  I know you’re great at this, but it didn’t seem like you were struggling to find guys to fill out this list. You didn’t have to turn to a bunch of recent draftees or glorified Organizational guys that “just need a chance.”

This is what I was wondering about.  Luke, where in your top 50 would you put the cutoff between prospects you think have a legit shot at sticking in the majors, and those you don't?

And of course, top notch work!

[Aristotelian]

Disappointing to see Grenier that low. I don't know if I've seen "questions about being able to hit with a wood bat" in a scouting report before. 

[Hey Red]

Great list, amazing to see how much more depth post trades.  Looks like we’re well stocked in the OF and with potential bullpen arms.  

[FlipTheBird]

39 minutes ago, Aristotelian said:

Disappointing to see Grenier that low. I don't know if I've seen "questions about being able to hit with a wood bat" in a scouting report before. 

Grenier was considered a reach by many draft experts at his pick. He's got a good glove but is not and in all likelihood never will be known for his bat.

[Frobby]

Luke, could you reiterate what the number grades mean, from 55 down to 40?

[LTO's]

Is Drew Rom that low because of the lack of professional playing time? He was my favorite draft pick and seems like he's produced pretty well in the GCL.

[ZantiGM]

muckenhirn ahead of kline and means?

how in the world can you rate rodriguez ahead of akin?

lowther is a stud

[ZantiGM]

sparks #25???????????  what could u possible base that on...sparks is #40-#50 until he shows something

Both bishop and alvarado are better then dietz

[glenn__davis]

39 minutes ago, ZantiGM said:

muckenhirn ahead of kline and means?

how in the world can you rate rodriguez ahead of akin?

lowther is a stud

 

25 minutes ago, ZantiGM said:

sparks #25???????????  what could u possible base that on...sparks is #40-#50 until he shows something

Both bishop and alvarado are better then dietz

He pretty much tells you his reasoning in each player blurb.

It's opinions.  His can be (and obviously are) different than yours.

[Ripken]

Thanks, Luke.  Things are looking much better.  13 guys at 50 and 55 is encouraging.  Let's hope Victor^2 and some others are added...

[Moose Milligan]

Outfield looks like it could be crowded.  Especially if they get VVM.