Arizona Diamondbacks

[mzylinski]

Team Prospect Grades:
Hitting:78
Pitching: 78
Overall: 81

Analysis.

1. Tim Robertson SP 85/91 25yr AAA 7-5 4.10 ERA 3:1 K/BB .266 OBA
Robertson looks like he will be a good back end of the rotation option, solid power and movement with ok command, only plus pitch is his curve, which is plus plus, but no other pitch is dominant. The amount of HR he gives up could be a problem but time shall tell.

2. Leif Laurer SP 75/93 20yr A 1-0 4.60 ERA 1:1 K/BB .243 OBA
Stats don’t tell the picture here as Laurer was just drafted, has the makeup of a plus plus fastball, the lack of a second pitch wont matter in A, if his Curve and Cutter develop into plus pitches he could have the makeup of a mid rotation starter, with the ceiling of a top 2.

3. Elliot Woods SP 73/85 23yr AA 3-5 4.90 ERA 1.5:1 K/BB .272 OBA
The D-Back system takes a drastic downward turn at this point, Woods will be lucky to crack the back end of the rotation moving forward, while he still has a chance to get better it might be a stretch. He has some power and a plus cutter, but no other pitches stand out, his control and movement are not far behind but if they cant catch up a LR role but the only thing in his future.

4. Chris Havemann SP 81/83 26r AAA 5-6 3.29 ERA 2:1 K/BB .232 OBA
A bit old to be a prospect but a potential eating eater moving forward. Solid movement and ok control with two plus pitches, fastball and circle change, means he will see the majors, but he will not blow off the barn doors.

5. Dave Scully RP 77/82 26yr AAA 0-0 3.49 ERA 2:1 K/BB .246 OBA 4 SV 2 BS
Another older spec, plus circle change, his movement and control are a bit lacking but he still has the potential to be a quality reliever, but far from a dominant one.

6. Tyler Whittier C/DH 69/84 20yr A .272/.340/.367 2HR 25 RBI .988 PCT .38 CS%
The number look good for this young catching prospect, but stats can lie. His defense will never be good enough to play Catcher in any meaningful way in the majors. However his bat should play nicely with solid contact and a good eye.

7. Ramon Bunguli SP 71/82 23yr A 5-6 4.24 ERA 1:1 K/BB .240 OBA
The fact that he is in A at 23 says all that you need to know about Ramon. Could develop a plus Curve and plus Change, but considering his movement will be the only thing to keep him going, he wont get far.

8. Anders Jalbert SP 51/80 20yr A 0-0 6.75 ERA 1:1.3 K/BB .204 OBA
Anders has a long way to go, if things were to work at at the very best he could have plus Power and good Control and Movement and you add that too three potential plus pitches, could be a sleeper.

9. Jose Sud SP 63/77 22yr A 3-4 4.62 ERA 1.25:1 K/BB .259 OBA
Do you believe in Miracles? If so wish one upon Jose, Control, Power and Movement could all reach plus category if said miracle occurs, this wish comes with a plus fastball and slider

10. Bernie Williamson SP 70/79 23yr AA 4-6 4.30 ERA 1:2 K/BB .289 OBA
Plus two seamer, potential to make LR role for a deal that absolutely needs something to toss it. High canidate for a 1 million dollar cash offer for a team looking for a pen arm down the road.