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MLB Scouts and Executives Rank Sophomore Class
Posted on 5/29/13 at 5:18 pm
Posted on 5/29/13 at 5:18 pm
They were asked to rank all 2nd year major leaguers without rookie eligibility.
Among 15 MLB Scouts, Executive, and Writers Polled here were the results (according to Joel Sherman on MLBN)
1. Mike Trout, OF, Los Angeles Angels
2. Bryce Harper, OF, Washington Nationals
3. Manny Machado, 3B, Baltimore Orioles
4. Yu Darvish, SP, Texas Rangers
5. Matt Harvey, SP, New York Mets
6. Matt Moore, SP, Tampa Bay Rays
7. Yoenis Cespedes, OF, Oakland Athletics
8. Anthony Rizzo, 1B, Chicago Cubs
9. Andrelton Simmons, SS, Atlanta Braves
10. Jean Segura, SS, Milwaukee Brewers
Others Receiving Votes: Patrick Corbin, Wade Miley
Among 15 MLB Scouts, Executive, and Writers Polled here were the results (according to Joel Sherman on MLBN)
1. Mike Trout, OF, Los Angeles Angels
2. Bryce Harper, OF, Washington Nationals
3. Manny Machado, 3B, Baltimore Orioles
4. Yu Darvish, SP, Texas Rangers
5. Matt Harvey, SP, New York Mets
6. Matt Moore, SP, Tampa Bay Rays
7. Yoenis Cespedes, OF, Oakland Athletics
8. Anthony Rizzo, 1B, Chicago Cubs
9. Andrelton Simmons, SS, Atlanta Braves
10. Jean Segura, SS, Milwaukee Brewers
Others Receiving Votes: Patrick Corbin, Wade Miley
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Posted on 5/29/13 at 5:21 pm to volfan30
I'd take Simmons over Rizzo.
Posted on 5/29/13 at 5:23 pm to lsu31always
Agreed.
Another interesting note, Sherman also said that Machado was much closer to Harper in the vote than Harper was to Trout.
Another interesting note, Sherman also said that Machado was much closer to Harper in the vote than Harper was to Trout.
Posted on 5/29/13 at 5:55 pm to volfan30
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1. Mike Trout, OF, Los Angeles Angels
2. Bryce Harper, OF, Washington Nationals
3. Manny Machado, 3B, Baltimore Orioles
4. Yu Darvish, SP, Texas Rangers
5. Matt Harvey, SP, New York Mets
6. Matt Moore, SP, Tampa Bay Rays
7. Yoenis Cespedes, OF, Oakland Athletics
8. Anthony Rizzo, 1B, Chicago Cubs
9. Andrelton Simmons, SS, Atlanta Braves
10. Jean Segura, SS, Milwaukee Brewers
Mine would look like this:
1. Harper
2. Trout
3. Machado
4. Harvey
5. Moore
6. Darvish
7. Segura
8. Cespedes
9. Simmons
10. Rizzo
Posted on 5/29/13 at 6:03 pm to TigersSEC2010
I assume Darvish so low due to his age?
Posted on 5/29/13 at 6:04 pm to volfan30
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I assume Darvish so low due to his age?
Exactly. He's a badass, but he won't be raping teams as long as the others on this list will be.
Posted on 5/29/13 at 6:09 pm to volfan30
Those top 3 are special. Could go down as an all-time class.
Posted on 5/29/13 at 6:40 pm to volfan30
It's too early to tell who is going to end up being the best, but not one of those pitchers has had a better year than Corbin.
Posted on 5/29/13 at 6:47 pm to volfan30
Matt Moore pain train
Posted on 5/31/13 at 11:03 am to lsu31always
quote:
I'd take Simmons over Rizzo.
Why?
Posted on 5/31/13 at 11:14 am to witty alias
quote:
Why?
I wouldn't take simmons over rizzo but that could be because i'm a homer. I would guess he'd take simmons over rizzo because of the value that a good SS adds where as there is a perception that you can find any slugger to play 1b.
Personally i'll take the guy leading the league in XBH
This post was edited on 5/31/13 at 11:15 am
Posted on 5/31/13 at 11:26 am to witty alias
I believe he is the best defensive player in baseball.
Posted on 5/31/13 at 11:55 am to piggidyphish
quote:
I wouldn't take simmons over rizzo but that could be because i'm a homer. I would guess he'd take simmons over rizzo because of the value that a good SS adds where as there is a perception that you can find any slugger to play 1b. Personally i'll take the guy leading the league in XBH
Yeah, I'd take the guy with 35-40 HR potential. I don't think it's that hard to find a good fielding, average hitting SS.
Posted on 5/31/13 at 11:58 am to witty alias
quote:
Yeah, I'd take the guy with 35-40 HR potential. I don't think it's that hard to find a good fielding, average hitting SS
I think rizzo is going to be very good. Not like how cubs fans thought felix pie or corey patterson or brett jackson was going to be good, but actually good. I like him a lot. K's are still a bit high, but just by watching him he's becoming a lot more selective on what he can drive, not just hit.
Posted on 5/31/13 at 12:45 pm to witty alias
Rizzo has a .250/.323/.434 career line. I know he's only 23, but that's not that great for a first baseman. And who knows if he'll ever hit lefties. Freeman has played longer and is also 23, and he's got a .274/.344/.450. Not too much value in an average first baseman with a .750-.800 OPS.
Simmons is an elite defensive shortstop. If he's just an average hitter he'll be more valuable than a .800 OPS first baseman.
Simmons is an elite defensive shortstop. If he's just an average hitter he'll be more valuable than a .800 OPS first baseman.
Posted on 5/31/13 at 12:49 pm to volfan30
quote:
Matt Moore
8-0
1.10 WHIP
Posted on 5/31/13 at 1:03 pm to volfan30
quote:
1. Mike Trout, OF, Los Angeles Angels
2. Bryce Harper, OF, Washington Nationals
3. Manny Machado, 3B, Baltimore Orioles
4. Yu Darvish, SP, Texas Rangers
5. Matt Harvey, SP, New York Mets
6. Matt Moore, SP, Tampa Bay Rays
7. Yoenis Cespedes, OF, Oakland Athletics
8. Anthony Rizzo, 1B, Chicago Cubs
9. Andrelton Simmons, SS, Atlanta Braves
10. Jean Segura, SS, Milwaukee Brewers
Underrated. I am also starting to think Machado might be better than Harper/Trout
Posted on 5/31/13 at 1:07 pm to The White Lobster
quote:
Rizzo has a .250/.323/.434 career line
and a revamped swing. Not saying throw away the padre numbers but i don't think thsoe numbers are anywhere close to indicative of what he can do.
quote:
And who knows if he'll ever hit lefties
Well those numbers this year are higher than the ones you posted for your average...so did you look up his lefty splits or just throw this out there? Also 4 of his 10 home runs...against lefties...also posses a higher average against lefties than righties in what is now his first full season in the majors.
I guess it boils down to this, you seem to think he's close to peeking, i don't think anyone else really agrees.
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Simmons is an elite defensive shortstop.
no one disagrees with it, so it's a difficult position to fill which is why braves fans like him more,(and i can agree with that)...that and he's a brave.
This post was edited on 5/31/13 at 1:11 pm
Posted on 5/31/13 at 1:08 pm to lsu31always
quote:Rizzo is leading the league in extra base hits AND is playing very solid defense.
I believe he is the best defensive player in baseball.
Posted on 5/31/13 at 1:11 pm to The Sad Banana
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AJF
About time to crank up the cubs game thread...get moving.
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