BP's Twins Top 11 Prospects

Hicks, Sano the only 5 stars. Revere, Ramos, Gibson 4 stars.

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Couple of notes on that article

He’s pretty high on the Twins system, it appears; 2 5 stars and 3 4 stars is more than most teams are getting. I think it’s OK to give the bare list without his commentary:

Five-Star Prospects
1. Aaron Hicks, CF
2. Miguel Jean (Sano), SS

Four-Star Prospects
3. Ben Revere, OF
4. Wilson Ramos, C
5. Kyle Gibson, RHP

Three-Star Prospects
6. Angel Morales, OF
7. David Bromberg, RHP
8. Carlos Gutierrez, RHP
9. Danny Valencia, 3B
10. Joe Benson, OF

Two-Star Prospects
11. Billy Bullock, RHP

He also mentions Manship, Tosoni, Robertson, and Salcedo as “4 more.” He thinks that Delmon is going to emerge next season and hit near .300 with power.

by Eric in Madison on Dec 7, 2009 7:16 PM EST reply actions

This prospect list goes to eleven!

by DavidRF on Dec 8, 2009 1:21 PM EST up reply actions

Such a fine line between stupid and clever.

"You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the damn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all." -Earl Weaver

by fischean on Dec 8, 2009 1:37 PM EST up reply actions

which side are you on?

I had to

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by fetch9 on Dec 8, 2009 7:16 PM EST up reply actions

I'd be willing to copy and paste one or two of his commentaries w/o having my ethics/morals compromised.

Any suggestions on which one I should post as a preview?

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by TwinsTarget on Dec 7, 2009 9:20 PM EST reply actions

Miguel Jean

"I couldn't do that. Could you do that? Why can they do it? Who are those guys?"

by maxisagod on Dec 7, 2009 9:49 PM EST up reply actions

Preview of Goldstein's brilliant work. Be sure to subscribe to Baseball Prospectus for some of the most intelligent writing on the net.

2. Miguel Jean (Sano), SS
DOB: 5/11/93
Height/Weight: 6-3/190
Bats/Throws: R/R
Drafted/Signed: Dominican Republic, 2009
2009 Stats: Did not play
Last Year’s Ranking: Did not qualify

Year in Review: He was the best player on the international talent market, but he took his time to sign and surprised many by going to Minnesota for a $3.15 million bonus.

The Good: One scouting official said that he’s never seen a 16-year-old Dominican with Sano’s combination of the ability to hit for average and power. His swing is quick and simple, with plus raw power now and the projection for plenty more down the road. He has good reactions at shortstop, a plus arm, and is at least an average runner.

The Bad: His chances of staying at shortstop lie somewhere between slim and none. Already big for 16, he’s expected to grow out of the position, though his tools should work fine at third base or right field. His process for getting a visa and confirming his birth date were long and drawn out, leaving some still questioning his age, but others claim that the size of the investigation and ultimate approval is even more evidence that his age is legit.

Ephemera: His nickname is “Bocaton,” or “big mouth.”

Perfect World Projection: The ceiling is sky high, but it’s likely he winds up as a middle-of-the-order right fielder.

Path to the Big Leagues: How about we get him at least one professional at-bat first?

Timetable: There is no need to rush Sano, who will likely start 2010 in extended spring training before getting his first taste of games in the Gulf Coast League.

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by TwinsTarget on Dec 7, 2009 10:48 PM EST up reply actions