RHD's Latest Top 150 Roto Prospects ("Pre-BA League Top 20s" Version)

[madducks]

I've heard that from outside evaporators when Tucker was struggling, but not actually from the Astros. Is that actually from an Astros source or just speculation?

That's me betting that Alvarez gets called up first.

[The Feral Slasher]

Nate Pearson with 35K's in 21 IP in Hi A. 0.86 ERA and 0.62 Whip. The Jays have him alternating 5 IP outings with 2 IP outings.

And just promoted to AA

[Ken]

That's me betting that Alvarez gets called up first.

Fair enough, he's certainly tearing up AAA. I think they are both top prospects at this point.

Does Alvarez have a position?

[madducks]

Fair enough, he's certainly tearing up AAA. I think they are both top prospects at this point.

Does Alvarez have a position?

Everywhere i have looked has Alvarez listed as an OF. But, i think Tyler White at DH would be most likely to lose playing time.

[Ken]

Everywhere i have looked has Alvarez listed as an OF. But, i think Tyler White at DH would be most likely to lose playing time.

Sorry, yeah I should have been more specific. I'm talking about scouting reports and insider information not milb playing time -

Asked at the Winter Meetings for Alvarez’s ideal defensive position, general manager Jeff Luhnow joked "designated hitter.”

[onejayhawk]

Luis Robert slashing .000/.250/.250 Why did the promote him to AA ? He's really struggling

Yeah, .267 BA with an OPS under .700 sucks.

Give him some time. It's not like he's 0'fer.

J

[Judge Jude]

how is Riley Pint, one of my June picks in 2016, is doing?

well, he's in his 4th season in the minors, and he has a career 3-20 record with a 5.96 ERA.

this season Riley has allowed 4 H in 3.6 IP, which is bearable - but the 17 BB, that seems like a lot.
sure enough, he has a 29.45 ERA and a 5.727 Ratio in 6 appearances.

I guess I can wait on this 21-year-old who was the 4th overall pick in the 2016 MLB draft but...... well, I'm saying there's (not) a chance.

[Sharky]

Put down that Pint. You’ve had one too many, JJ.

[revo]

how is Riley Pint, one of my June picks in 2016, is doing?

well, he's in his 4th season in the minors, and he has a career 3-20 record with a 5.96 ERA.

this season Riley has allowed 4 H in 3.6 IP, which is bearable - but the 17 BB, that seems like a lot.
sure enough, he has a 29.45 ERA and a 5.727 Ratio in 6 appearances.

I guess I can wait on this 21-year-old who was the 4th overall pick in the 2016 MLB draft but...... well, I'm saying there's (not) a chance.

Wow. Riley Pint was also one of the key characters in Jeff Passan's book "The Arm," as he was one of those kids groomed at a very young age by baseball camps to be a star.

[Judge Jude]

update: 3 one-inning scoreless (!), walkless (!!!) appearances since I called him out.

[Ken]

Kyle Tucker started off the season terrible but he's rounding into form.

Last 7 games:

.333/.379/.852 (1.231 OPS)
4 HR, 3 SB, 7 R, 11 RBI

Tucker on the season is now up to 20HR and 13SB and he's been significantly better than Alvarez over the the last month.

Just as a point of reference, if Tucker had put up the same numbers in mlb that he's put up at AAA, he'd be a $41 player so far this year in a 15 team mixed. A top 5 value. (yes, I know the numbers don't translate like that)

[The Feral Slasher]

lot's of graduates from MLB.com's top 100 list. Once Tatis gets a few more at bats the top 5 will be:

1) Wander Franco
2) Casey Mize
3) Royce Lewis
4) Mackenzie Gore
5) Forest Whitley

[Art Vandelay]

lot's of graduates from MLB.com's top 100 list. Once Tatis gets a few more at bats the top 5 will be:

1) Wander Franco
2) Casey Mize
3) Royce Lewis
4) Mackenzie Gore
5) Forest Whitley

Is forest still up there? Injuries, drug addiction, poor production...it sure feels like a long time since we saw excellence

[The Feral Slasher]

Is forest still up there? Injuries, drug addiction, poor production...it sure feels like a long time since we saw excellence

He hasn't played well and is on the IL. I know he had a suspension, but is there any documentation that he was addicted to drugs ? I never heard that.

[madducks]

But, teammate Yordan Alvarez has most likely passed Tucker on the depth chart.

That's me betting that Alvarez gets called up first.

Alvarez is getting called up on Sunday.