The Baseball America Top 10 Prospects for each league are almost all rolled out. Here’s a summary and a few notes on the Reds prospects who have made the lists, which actually lists the top 20 prospects for each league. The International League is not yet on the website, but the print version is already out. The numbers below are BA OBP SLG OPS for hitters and ERA WHIP BA OPS for pitchers.
International League
14. Drew Stubbs – .267 .344 .384 .728
Great defensive CF, plus speed, and good plate discipline.
20. Chris Heisey – .314 .379 .521 .900
Solid all around skills and an above average runner. Has good approach at plate and is a good defensive OF.
Southern League
12. Todd Frazier – .292 .351 .481 .832
Strong line drive gap hitter. Has played all four infield spots and LF. Best spot for him is probably 3B.
14. Chris Heisey – .314 .379 .521 .900
Solid all around skills and an above average runner. Has good approach at plate and is a good defensive OF.
20. Travis Wood – 1.77 1.040 .204 .568
LH starter who has average fastball at 88-91 MPH. His best pitch is a changeup.
Florida State League
4. Yonder Alonso – .292 .374 .464 .838
Has good strike zone knowledge, will hit for both average and power, and drives the ball with power to all fields. Compared to Will Clark. Limited defensively to 1B where he is adequate.
Midwest League
None
Pioneer League
11. Yorman Rodriguez – .236 .288 .337 .625
Potential five tool CF who is an excellent athlete and a defensive standout. The question is whether his raw bat will develop.
18. Mariekson Gregorius – .298 .341 .367 .708
A SS from the Netherlands, he’s a spray hitter with good strike zone judgment. Good speed with the tools to remain at SS.
Gulf Coast League
13. Billy Hamilton – .205 .253 .277 .530
Struggled at the plate in first full season. Very fast runner, learning plate discipline and how to switch hit. Great range and arm, led GCL SS in fielding percentage.
16. Yorman Rodriguez – .236 .288 .337 .625
Potential five tool CF who is an excellent athlete and a defensive standout. The question is whether his raw bat will develop.
20. Daniel Tuttle– 1.69 1.313 .258 .658
The RH starter worked at 88-91 MPH with a 94 peak. Working on consistent mechanics and refining his curve and changeup.