New York Mets Wilmer Flores Heads the List for Top “Sally” Third Base Prospects
2010 was a good year for the South Atlantic League in terms of third base prospects as a plethora of young Latin American talents worked their way into and through the league. Additionally, the league played host to first round pick Kolbrin Vitek for the last couple week of the season, as well as 2009 second round Nolan Arenado, who has the best power/contact combination of any bat in the league.
STS’s Best: The First Basemen v.2010
Look at the raw numbers, and prospect followers would think the first base prospect crop in the South Atlantic League was strong in 2010. Truth is after Philadelphia Phillies prospect Jonathan Singleton, the league was void of true first base prospects. However, a number of prospects at other positions are likely to slide over in time. With that said, the top five first base prospects list will include a couple of current third baseman, an outfielder, and maybe even a catcher. Blasphemy!
Chris Balcom-Miller a BoSox
Scouting the Sally favorite Chris Balcom-Miller was dealt to the Boston Red Sox in a swap for somewhat disappointing reliever Manny Delcarmen in a small deal, but one which reminds me of why I write in the first place. At the end of July, I wrote a report on “CBM” after watching him throw seven near perfect frames in Savannah.
Dynasty Diamond: Nolan Arenado, 3B, Colorado Rockies
Colorado Rockies third base prospect Nolan Arenado receives little fanfare compared to Jonathan Singleton of the Philadelphia Phillies. And while dynasty league owners clamor for the young first baseman, Arenado likely remains unowned in all but deeper dynasty leagues even though the 19-year old has a better slugging percentage than Singleton. Additionally, Arenado’s impressive doubles total is a sign of more home runs to come.
Game Report: Chris Balcom-Miller, P, Boston Red Sox
I was in attendance for Chris Balcolm-Miller’s best start of the 2010 season. Over seven innings, Balcolm-Miller was nearly flawless allowing no runs and only three baserunners. As impressive as he was, this report will be atypical of what I usually post.
Mid-Season All-Scouting Team – The Pitchers
As July winds down, I’ve had the opportunity to see more than half the Sally league and thought it would be a good idea to work through a starting lineup and pitching staff of the best talent to pass through this season. This exercise is also in anticipation of my negotiating a trip with the [...]
Mid-Season All-Scouting Team – The Hitters
As July winds down, I’ve had the opportunity to see more than half the Sally league and thought it would be a good idea to work through a starting lineup and pitching staff of the best talent to pass through this season.
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.
Savannah vs. Asheville: Matzek the Sequel & a Bunch of Sand Gnats Moves
The Savannah Sand Gnats opened up the second half in what was a bittersweet evening at the park for me. For the past year and a half, I’ve seen Wilmer Flores in the Savannah lineup night in and night out without fail. In a changing of the guard, Flores was promoted to Port St. Lucie and slick fielding Wilfredo Tovar was added to the roster.
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.