Dynasty Dud: Jiovanni Mier, SS, Houston Astros
In my 2009 dynasty league prospect drafts, I lusted after Jiovanni Mier as a true shortstop with power potential. While he wasn’t a first round pick, I would have nabbed him in the second round in multiple drafts had he not gone earlier.
Scouting Report: Jiovanni Mier, SS, Houston Astros
Heading into the 2010 season, Houston Astros shortstop prospect Jiovanni Mier was on my short list of players I simply had to see. The 21st pick in the 2009 draft, Mier posted strong power numbers in the Appalachian League leading which lead to top-100 rankings and Nomar Garciaparra comparisons. By the conclusion of the four-game set, Mier had underwhelmed to the point of questioning his prospect status and how much, if any, his bat will play at upper levels.
“Sally” Stock Watch – 5/2/2010
Another homestand is in the books which saw the Savannah Sand Gnats win six of eight games versus affiliates of the two Texas major league organizations. Once again, “Sally” Stock Watch provides a snapshot of who impressed and depressed over the course of the past week and change. Why not use Scouting the Sally as [...]