May 14, 201214 yr Christian Yelich tops Baseball America's Prospect hot sheet list. The Prospect Hot Sheet is not a re-ranking of the Top 100 Prospects. This is a snapshot of which top prospects are excelling and which ones are struggling right now. Stats cover the period May 4-10. Yelich is joined by Adam Conley in the top ten who's ranked #7 on the list. For more go to BA http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/prospect-hot-sheet/2012/2613380.html
May 14, 201214 yr What sort of power does Yelich project to have in the bigs? I would expect 10 - 15 maybe - I see him as more a high average and doubles hitter... some articles I have read compare him to a young John Olerud
May 14, 201214 yr this season will tell a lot. he had pretty good power numbers at Greensboro. If he continues similar at high-A, AA this season, I'd bet he'll be a 20s homer guy. As he gets older & stronger more of those doubles turn into homers. But who knows
May 17, 201214 yr He's on pace for roughly 25 home runs in Jupiter, which would be the best total in the last 10 years at least. Only played with as many in that time period was Kyle Jensen who hit 22 last season as a 23-year-old. If he keeps this up, we really should start upping our expectations for him. The Olerud comps are from when he was drafted, but he's been more of a speed-power guy than anyone expected.
May 18, 201214 yr and can you imagine if he can make it in center field? I haven't seen enough reviews of his defense in Greensboro. I don't want to see him rushed certainly but can't wait to watch the kid up in Jax. oh, and 3-4 tonight with a double and his 7th homer.
May 18, 201214 yr Author He's on pace for roughly 25 home runs in Jupiter, which would be the best total in the last 10 years at least. Only played with as many in that time period was Kyle Jensen who hit 22 last season as a 23-year-old. If he keeps this up, we really should start upping our expectations for him. The Olerud comps are from when he was drafted, but he's been more of a speed-power guy than anyone expected. I know I started this thread, but what the hell has happened to Jensen this year?
May 18, 201214 yr Yelich has to cut down on his Ks, and show he can hit lefties consistently. Otherwise, looks like he can become a future .290-25-25 guy. He certainly has the range to play CF, maybe thats why they put him there. But how is he on reads? His average arm at CF is sufficient since he has the speed to track down balls in a position that covers alot of ground; a more important attribute.
May 19, 201214 yr As of 05-18-2012: YELICH: .297 AVG | .376 OBP | .585 SLG | .961 OPS | 9 SB in 32 games Leads the league in ISO by a comfortable 38 point margin.
June 4, 201214 yr Author Now Jose Fernandez tops the list http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/prospect-hot-sheet/2012/2613487.html
June 4, 201214 yr Now Jose Fernandez tops the list http://www.baseballa...12/2613487.html Very cool. Lower in that article: "Drafted with the sixth pick in the 2008 draft, Marlins C Kyle Skipworth has not progressed as the Marlins expected. The lefthanded-hitting catcher skipped a level to reach Double-A in 2011, but struggled and returned to Jacksonville to begin the 2012 season. Skipworth entered the week hitting .174, but went on a 9-for-20 tear to push his season line to .217/.289/.401. He hit a home run and has the best isolated power of his career. Skipworth, 22, has also improved his defense and has thrown out 35 percent of basestealers."
June 5, 201214 yr this season will tell a lot. he had pretty good power numbers at Greensboro. If he continues similar at high-A, AA this season, I'd bet he'll be a 20s homer guy. As he gets older & stronger more of those doubles turn into homers. But who knows I can't wait to see him at Suns games!
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