1. Los Angeles Dodgers--Desmond Jennings--TB--OF--5 yrs 2. S D Padres-----------Brandon Belt--SF--1B--5 yrs 3. Philadelphia Phillies----Miguel Sano--MINN--INF--5 yrs 4. Chicago Sox----------Jonathon Singleton--PHI--1B/OF--5 yrs 5. Boston Red Sox------Michael Pineda--SEA--P--3 yrs 6. Milwaukee Brewers---Mat Gamel--MILW--3B--1 yr 7. Pittsburgh Pirates----John Lamb--KC--P--4 yrs 8. Detroit Tigers--------Darrell Ceciliani--NYM--OF--4 yrs 9. Baltimore Orioles-----Devin Mesoraco--CINN--C--5 yrs 10. Kansas City Royals--Paul Goldschmitt--AZ--1B--5 yrs 11. Texas Rangers------Jerry Sands--LA--OF--5 yrs 12. Philadelphia Phillies--Jason Kipnis--CLV--2B--3 yrs 13. Boston Red Sox-----Gary Sanchez--NYY--C--5 yrs 14. Boston Red Sox-----Jurickson Profar--TEX--SS--5 yrs
Post by ex-Pittsburgh Pirates on Jan 3, 2011 17:43:16 GMT -5
John Lamb, P, Royals 4 years
*EDIT to add scouting report in case anyone wants to trade*
Year in Review: The potential breakout candidate proved to be just that with a dominant showing at the two A levels before running out of gas in the Texas League. One scout called Lamb “simply the best left-handed starting prospect in the minors.” He's an aggressive, athletic pitcher with three potential plus pitches, beginning with a 92-94 mph fastball that he effortlessly spots in all four quadrants of the strike zone. His changeup falls off the table and gives him a second swing-and-miss offering, while his curveball flashes plus at times. He throws all of his pitches for strikes in any count, and he knows how to set up opposing hitters.
Perfect World Projection: He's a front-line big-league starter.
Fantasy Impact: Significant.
Path to the Big Leagues: Lamb will begin the year as just another guy at Double-A Northwest Arkansas, expected to be one of the most prospect-laden rosters in recent memory. He also could be the first of the high-ceiling arms to reach the big leagues.
The Phillies scouting report has John Lamb at 5'-8" tall, weighting 225 lbs. Most scouts project him as an innings eater, just like he does everything else.
Perfect World Projection: grows 6" and loses 35 lbs
Path to the Big Leagues: Through the McDonalds drive thru
ETA: Around the 3rd inning, sitting in the upper deck.