tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post1235631102749724716..comments2024-03-28T03:28:47.189-04:00Comments on RaysProspects.com: Personal Top 30 Lists - JakeDoughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08409653861481579576noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-13586540120210865522011-02-20T21:22:33.383-05:002011-02-20T21:22:33.383-05:00Michael
Jake Depew is not to high. The guy can fla...Michael<br />Jake Depew is not to high. The guy can flat out swing it. He has a cannon behind the plate. He's going to have a good year. I look for hit to progress into a big leaguer within 5 years. He was a steal in the 9th round, he was going to go to the royals in the 2ed but the numbers didnt add up. Have u even seen him play?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-30380178369610380822010-12-04T23:33:40.183-05:002010-12-04T23:33:40.183-05:00Doug,
That is a great post. I would have it arou...Doug, <br /><br />That is a great post. I would have it around that order too. I want to go into something that you didn't include that is important to me. It is the level the player starts at. No scout or writer knows the player better than the organization. They will put the player in the place he needs to be. For example, I was really surprised when I saw the Bailey was only in the GCL. Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14269534252986753797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-81003146089081030352010-12-04T19:15:10.621-05:002010-12-04T19:15:10.621-05:002. Desmond Jennings
3. Matt Moore
I agree with yo...2. Desmond Jennings<br />3. Matt Moore<br /><br />I agree with you.Homein22noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-51312833533089390602010-12-03T20:27:32.792-05:002010-12-03T20:27:32.792-05:00I am new to this forum and find it to be both info...I am new to this forum and find it to be both informative and entertaining. Thank you for the information and the write ups. It is very apparent that a lot of time and thought go into many of the posts here. It appears as though there are 4-5 "moderators" who supply most of the information. Most of the veterans of this board probably know the answers already but could you give us Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-89271790305371358462010-12-03T18:02:34.501-05:002010-12-03T18:02:34.501-05:00#7 deserves a post of it's own for sure, and I...#7 deserves a post of it's own for sure, and I've been meaning to do it for awhile. Need to get that article done.Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08409653861481579576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-36077628707595508622010-12-03T18:00:49.668-05:002010-12-03T18:00:49.668-05:00Part trois:
6. Projection. This sort of encompass...Part trois:<br /><br />6. Projection. This sort of encompasses all of the above. But for example, I took a flier on Wilmer Almonte (a small righthander at HV w/ no hype) based on stats and age-to-level while leaving off Braulio Lara (big leftie with nice stats, but older, lower level, and sparkling BA hype). Some have Lara higher, I picked Almonte, but I can see the argument against me.<br /><br Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08409653861481579576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-60620163037152708002010-12-03T17:59:22.525-05:002010-12-03T17:59:22.525-05:00Part Deux:
Back to ranking prospects, there are s...Part Deux:<br /><br />Back to ranking prospects, there are several factors that figure into my, and everyones, rankings. Everyone (if we had 100 lists, we'd have 100 ways of how to do it) weighs them differently overall, and for a specific player, but here are the ones I look at - not in order btw:<br /><br />1. Draft position. I know, no one likes it, but it is what it is. Go back and look Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08409653861481579576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-17571350762002519372010-12-03T17:56:20.137-05:002010-12-03T17:56:20.137-05:00Nice answers Michael. I should just go find my res...Nice answers Michael. I should just go find my responses from years past and copy and paste them, since they come up every time we do this. But let me start with this.<br /><br />First, I really don't like doing these lists. Sure, they generate comments and activity, which makes for some (sometimes) fun conversation. But I hate to say Guy A is "better than" Guy B who's better Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08409653861481579576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-76608201929978659682010-12-03T16:19:44.632-05:002010-12-03T16:19:44.632-05:00I try to do mine on performance and results. Josh ...I try to do mine on performance and results. Josh Sale is up there becuase everyone expects him to perform. If he doesn't, he will take a big fall in the list. Alex Cobb is an example of someone being ranked highly without scouting reports.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14269534252986753797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-48395732195419267432010-12-03T14:37:05.143-05:002010-12-03T14:37:05.143-05:00I think the confusion comes from when you say some...I think the confusion comes from when you say some players need to be watched more to see if they belong in the top 10, and then you have a HS player such as Sale who is a 1st rounder with no pro experience and he is ranked high because of the scouting report. I feel there are many great players not on the list who have proved themselves more then others who have made this list, but these 30 Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-10505556930077335672010-12-03T14:11:15.269-05:002010-12-03T14:11:15.269-05:00Anon,
I find this response quite funny. The top 3...Anon,<br /> I find this response quite funny. The top 3 players have all had great performances the past two or so years. In fact, in the top 10, only one player does not have good to great results. And that player was arguably the fifth best player in the draft this past year.<br /><br />If you are complaining about Wrigley not being higher, go see what OBP is. Please point out who you are Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14269534252986753797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-75061100655473371792010-12-03T12:58:58.914-05:002010-12-03T12:58:58.914-05:00The top 30 lists are opinions made off of scouting...The top 30 lists are opinions made off of scouting reports. I much rather base an opinion for the top 30 off of performance by watching players play a full season of pro ball. Not to project what a player might do in years to come. Scouting a player with my own eyes is what counts in my opinion. Before a player is ranked so high, he needs to do the work first, prove it to us. Just my opinion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235991369814171983.post-7250578609583490552010-12-02T23:10:42.268-05:002010-12-02T23:10:42.268-05:00Wow. Can't believe it is this late and I am th...Wow. Can't believe it is this late and I am the first one.<br /><br />First of all, this looks like a very aggressive list. <br /><br />I don't understand why McGee is so low. Niether do I understand why Cruz is so high. Lets face it, Cruz has the ceiling on a three based on his stuff. <br /><br />Too High: Yoel Araujo (wwaaayyy to high), Jake DePew, and Cruz<br />Too Low: McGee, Colome, Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14269534252986753797noreply@blogger.com