I realize the 2013 thread started after Thanksgiving. But... when it comes to the farm system, I'm always eager for a little discussion. Plus, my enthusiasm for the NFL has really dampened this year. Well, at least the Rockets are off to a nice start, right? So, with that.... here are the Top 10 prospects in the Astros system, courtesy of Jason Parks of Baseball Prospectus. Spoiler 10. Michael Feliz 9. Rio Ruiz 8. Domingo Santana 7. Lance McCullers 6. Vince Velasquez 5. Jonathan Singleton 4. Mike Foltynewicz 3. Mark Appel 2. George Springer 1. Carlos Correa Notable Omission: Delino DeShields (I asked Jason Parks about whether DeShields would be his #11 prospect; he said yes, either him or Josh Hader) On the Rise: Teoscar Hernandez, Reymin Guduan, Andrew Thurman Guduan was included because Parks is "a sucker for southpaw velocity," which Guduan possesses in bunches. Remember this tweet? <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Happy V-Day. Impressive arm... LHP Reymin Guduan. Was up to 97 in fall. <a href="http://t.co/ivTiCuBZ">pic.twitter.com/ivTiCuBZ</a></p>— Jeff Luhnow (@jluhnow) <a href="https://twitter.com/jluhnow/statuses/169439004968763393">February 14, 2012</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Likely MLB contributors in 2014: Nick Tropeano, Max Stassi, Leo Heras If you were wondering, Baseball America's top 10 comes out on January 20.
Pumped to see what Michael Feliz can do. Guy seems to be a stud in the making. Is Wojo left off of the potential 2013 contributors due to the assumption he will make the roster or because people think that he won't make it to the MLB level next year?
Hopefully Correa and Singleton can continue to improve. Singleton was on a roll for a while and then seemed to cool off.
He actually has Velasquez ahead of McCullers, I've began thinking of him right up there with the big 6 prospects, I wonder if scouts are also starting to feel that way.
So much talent and potential has been injected into the system, it's easy to lose track of some of these guys...what is Leo Heras' story?
Heras is a Mexican League import. He spent the last couple of weeks of the regular season with Corpus.
I think we actually may see some of these guys get traded if the right move can come about. Weird to think the farm can take a hit in a trade for the future and still be okay.
So far, 6 players have left the organization. WTHB is keeping a running tab of the offseason moves, so keep this post in mind. By far, Bushue and Toney are the highest-profile players to leave the organization; as you know, Bushue was once a 2nd-round pick, and Toney only lasted 2 seasons in the organization after coming over as a PTBNL in the Humberto Quintero/Jason Bourgeois trade with the Royals. Retired RHP Tanner Bushue OF D'Andre Toney <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>In addition to the retirement of Tanner Bushue reported last month, D'Andre Toney has also been listed in the transactions as retiring.</p>— Jayne (@whattheheck57) <a href="https://twitter.com/whattheheck57/statuses/395994889525022720">October 31, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Released 2B Jean Carlos Cortorreal (last with DSL) OF Jarico Reynoso (DSL) C Cristian Moronta (Greeneville) OF/1B Mesac Laguna (GCL)
AZ Fall League Stats Delino DeShields - .275 avg, .383 obp, .362 slg, 8 sb, 12 walks, 21 k's, 69 at bats, 3 errors Japhet Amador - .284 avg, .286 obp, .507 slg, 2 dbl, 4 hr, 1 walk, 17k's, 67 at bats Nolan Fontana - .111 avg, .294 obp, .148 slg, 13 walks, 16 k's, 54 at bats Jonathan Meyer - .286 avg, .340 obp, .408 slg, 4 walks, 12 k's, 49 at bats, 4 errors
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Jeff Luhnow says Carlos Correa will likely start in Lancaster and spend significant time in Corpus next year with Appel.</p>— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) <a href="https://twitter.com/brianmctaggart/statuses/408772447047909377">December 6, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>"I’d be very surprised if (Appel & Correa)… didn’t spend a significant amount of time in Corpus Christi next yr. Year after that, who knows"</p>— Evan Drellich (@EvanDrellich) <a href="https://twitter.com/EvanDrellich/statuses/408773122364411904">December 6, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Singleton looks to be raking in the Puerto Rican League: Jonathan Singleton, the Astros' No. 2 prospect, continued his power surge with a two-run home run during Santurce's five-run first inning. Singleton finished 3-for-5 with three RBIs and now leads the league with seven homers, three ahead of anyone else. Through 23 games, he also leads in slugging percentage (.622) and OPS (1.040) http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb...md=20131205&content_id=64409266&vkey=news_mlb