re: The ATL Thread: Alberto Callaspo Traded for Juan Uribe

Both were top 50 prospects. Ranked around the same as Peraza is right now.

Freeman 2010 scouting report:

Scouting report: Has an advanced idea of what to do at the plate, especially considering his age. Good pitch recognition leads to an ability to drive the ball, and he seems to be even better with runners on base. Should hit for average and more power in the future. Good defensive first baseman with an above-average arm (he was a pitcher in high school).

Upside potential: Outstanding defensive first baseman who will hit for average and power while driving in plenty of runs in the middle of a big-league lineup.



McCann 2005:

McCann hit .278/.337/.494 with 16 homers in 2004 for Myrtle Beach in the Carolina League. His defense continued to improve, and given the difficult hitting nature of his home park, his numbers were very strong. I like him a lot and he will be very, very good if he avoids injury and the offensive stagnation that often plagues young catchers.