A Retrospective On Rockies Tyler Matzek
Over at Fangraphs, I posted a scouting retrospective on Tyler Matzek titled, “2011 Proves Rocky For Rockies Tyler Matzek” including information about the August 2011 start I was in attendance for. And while I saw plenty of improvement from the September 2010 start which dropped his prospect status significantly in my mind, He was still [...]
Prospect Video: Kent Matthes, OF, Colorado Rockies
Scouting video and thoughts on Colorado Rockies outfielder Kent Matthes as he looks to rebound in 2011 from a knee injury which destroyed his 2010 campaign.
Scouting Notes: Tyler Matzek, P, Colorado Rockies
Colorado Rockies pitching prospect Tyler Matzek had difficulty maintaining his stuff late in 2010. Here are scouting notes and video from the second and third time I saw him pitch in person.
Scouting Video: Nolan Arenado, 3B, Colorado Rockies
New prospect video on Colorado Rockies power hitting prospect Nolan Arenado as a member of the Asheville Tourists.
Scouting Report: Eliezer Mesa, OF, Colorado Rockies
Throughout much of the 2010 season, Eliezer Mesa sat near the top of the “Sally” batting average leaderboard. However, his season which started with a bang ended with a fizzle leaving him with a final line of .302/.357/.420 as a 21-year old. Bolstered by a home split of .352/.414/.506 in a very friendly park, Mesa struggled mightily away from home posting below league average numbers. And while Mesa’s home numbers make him seem like a power threat, make no mistake that he’s a slasher with some speed and that’s where his true value lies.
Scouting Report v2.0: Delta Cleary, OF, Colorado Rockies
Colorado Rockies outfield prospect Delta Cleary is one of the most frustrating prospects I have had the opportunity to scout extensively over the past couple of years. For every positive to point to in Cleary’s game, a red flag exists which leaves me wondering if things will ever click for him as a prospect. In [...]
Scouting Report: Nolan Arenado, 3B, Colorado Rockies
Arguably the most advanced hitter I have seen pass through Savannah this season, Nolan Arenado looked every bit of a second round steal throughout the four-game set. In seeing Mike Stanton, Jason Heyward, and Jesus Montero in person, Arenado is not in that class. However, his talents fit nicely amongst the second tier of hitting prospects seen alongside Logan Morrison, Freddie Freeman, Wilmer Flores, and Oakland farmhand Chris Carter.
Game Report: Tyler Matzek, SP, Colorado Rockies
With a nasty streak and the stuff to back it up, Tyler Matzek took the mound to a gaggle of scouts and media members clamoring for a look at who I consider to be the biggest prospect who is still somewhat of a mystery on the blogosphere. Sure, we have all heard the name, but his spending the first couple of months of the season in extended spring training has left him much less covered than other top prospects such as Stephen Strasburg or Mike Trout. In only his third professional start, Matzek did not disappoint as he shut down the Savannah Sand Gnats for six dominant innings after allowing a leadoff home run to Mets prospect Alonzo Harris.
Prospect Video: Tyler Matzek vs. Wilmer Flores
In another addition of “who did Wilmer Flores face this week?” Uber-prospect Tyler Matzek of the Colorado Rockies overpowered the Savannah Sand Gnats for six strong innings. However, with two hard-hit balls including a double, Wilmer Flores held his own against one of the top pitching prospects in the game. Why not use Scouting the [...]
Scouting Report: Delta Cleary, OF, Colorado Rockies
Entering the 2009 season, Cleary was viewed as a diamond in the rough with potential to break out in a big way. Unfortunately, it’s almost August and the Rockies are still waiting. At 19, he still has plenty of time, but a .246/.303/.370 line for a young player with plus speed is uninspiring. However, athletes [...]