RHD's Latest Top 150 (+ 6) Roto Prospects ("Belated Opening Day" Edition)

[Gregg]

I prefer hitters over pitchers most of the time. Since there is only one spot difference between the pitcher and hitter I would take Brennen Davis. I would do this even if Davis was on another team instead of the Cubs. The fact that he is a Cub and I am a Cubs Homer makes it a bit nicer.

This from Marquee Sports Lance Brozdowski:

Cubs outfield prospect Brennen Davis falls into the most appealing bucket of age-related analysis. He is only 20 years old, younger than about 70 percent of the Class A Midwest League last season. Yet, he performed near the top of the league in an astounding number of statistical categories. For prospectors looking for the next five-tool outfielder to take a leap forward as he matures physically, Davis stands out.

[Judge Jude]

1 Luciano ME
2 Gore
3 Meyer
4 Veen
5 Bart
6 Mitchell
7 Carroll ME (!)
8 Howard
9 Alvarez
10 BDavis
11 Welker
12 ME

at this point I own 6 hitting prospects and zero pitching prospects with a pick to go, in an 8-man farm system maximum

best left on the rhd board (I pick 12th)

56 Edward Cabrera SP Mia
58 Alek Thomas OF Ari
65 Nick Gonzales 2B Pit
67 Roberto Hassell OF SD
70 Bryse Wilson SP Atl
74 Matthew Liberatore SP StL
77 Jose Israel Garcia SS Cin
87 Michael Busch 2B LAD
88 Brice Turang SS Mil
90 Luis Matos OF SF
92 Brailyn Marquez SP CHC

[Ken]

at this point I own 6 hitting prospects and zero pitching prospects with a pick to go, in an 8-man farm system maximum

Does the hitting/pitching makeup matter though? These guys (or some of them) are far away such that your future needs aren't even known.

[Judge Jude]

I took Marquez due to being so clogged at hitting:
SSs Luciano and McClain; 3B Baty; OFs Carroll, HRamos, JOrtiz (who I'll cut in July)

also might keep SS TTurner at 44 for another couple of years if he has an even higher peak

the eternal debate - "best player available," or...?

and the Marquez scouting reports are more exciting than the Liberatore version, and BWilson is a modest danger of getting 50 IP this year and then I wasted a year of eligibility

fwiw
13 Gonzales
14 Cristian Hernandez, Cubs SS
15. JB Bukauskas
16.Oviedo
17. Liberatore
18. ECabrera

[chancellor]

I really like Libertore, but the difference between he and Marquez is more like whether you like chocolate or strawberry ice cream better. They're both good, and I'd be happy with either...

[Judge Jude]

Does the hitting/pitching makeup matter though? These guys (or some of them) are far away such that your future needs aren't even known.

well, we have no bench, either.
I expect several of those INFs to be among my 14 hitters in 2022 or 2023, and I would expect Gonzales there,had I picked him. again, plus maybe Turner 44 as well. Segura and Gregorius at 17 apiece might be keepable, too, but I could trade them for something else if they do well.
if I squint real hard with ERios 2....

these contracts being 5-S2 and not 10-S2, as in many leagues, also is a factor.

[Sour Masher]

I really like Libertore, but the difference between he and Marquez is more like whether you like chocolate or strawberry ice cream better. They're both good, and I'd be happy with either...

Marquez has more upside, but a strong possibility he ends up in the bullpen.

[Sour Masher]

well, we have no bench, either.
I expect several of those INFs to be among my 14 hitters in 2022 or 2023, and I would expect Gonzales there,had I picked him. again, plus maybe Turner 44 as well. Segura and Gregorius at 17 apiece might be keepable, too, but I could trade them for something else if they do well.
if I squint real hard with ERios 2....

these contracts being 5-S2 and not 10-S2, as in many leagues, also is a factor.

Davis is an intriguing hitter. I like Nicky G better, but if your needs are in the OF, I get it. I am always a sucker for a MIFer who can hit. The Hiura comps, given Hiura's struggles, probably don't help. A shame, the path Hiura is taking. He should go back to what got him to the show. Selling out for power has messed up his apporach and swing.

[Gregg]

Thank you doing this RHD. I always have enjoyed it.

Thoughts on Peyton Burdick. If you posted I missed it.

Burdick hit .289 with four home runs and 31 RBI for Wright State as a 19-year-old in 2016. He improved his power production and batting average the following season, hitting .347 with 19 doubles and nine home runs. Burdick dominated in 2019, really turning heads of pro scouts. In 214 at-bats, Burdick hit .407 with 18 doubles, 15 home runs, 72 RBI, 24 stolen bases and 60 walks and an amazing 1.267 OPS. -Fish Strips Staff

[Judge Jude]

fwiw, 2nd round went - Marquez, Gonzales, CHernandez, Bukauskas, Oviedo, Liberatore, ECabrera, LDiaz, MAllan, AThomas, Hassell

best not chosen off the rhd board:
best left on the rhd board (I pick 12th)

70 Bryse Wilson SP Atl
77 Jose Israel Garcia SS Cin
87 Michael Busch 2B LAD
88 Brice Turang SS Mil
90 Luis Matos OF SF
100 Quinn Priester SP Pit

111 Mick Abel SP Phi
113 Austin Hendrick OF Cin
123 Liover Peguero SS Pit
126 Pete Crow-Armstrong OF NYM
133 Jordan Walker 3B StL
134 Travis Swaggerty OF Pit

136 Cade Cavalli SP Was
147 Hedbert Perez OF Mil
153 Mark Vientos 3B NYM
154 Ed Howard SS CHC
156 Miguel Vargas 3B LAD

how in a Mets-loving league does Crow-Armstrong not get picked?
his mom played the boy manager's mom in "Little Big League," for gosh sake !

he'll go EARLY in the one-round July 15 draft if he does anything in the minors starting next month

[rhd]

Thank you doing this RHD. I always have enjoyed it.

Thoughts on Peyton Burdick. If you posted I missed it.

Burdick hit .289 with four home runs and 31 RBI for Wright State as a 19-year-old in 2016. He improved his power production and batting average the following season, hitting .347 with 19 doubles and nine home runs. Burdick dominated in 2019, really turning heads of pro scouts. In 214 at-bats, Burdick hit .407 with 18 doubles, 15 home runs, 72 RBI, 24 stolen bases and 60 walks and an amazing 1.267 OPS. -Fish Strips Staff

You're welcome, Gregg. Glad you enjoy it.

Burdick currently is #248 on the list. After looking more closely at him, I wonder if even that is too high. He's #16 on BA's Marlins list. They give a qualified endorsement of him, saying in his scouting report "If he continues to add power and maintain consistency in his swing and approach, he should be an everyday player." He hit very well in his 1st pro season but was somewhat old for his leagues. Let's see how he does this year at a higher level.

[bryanbutler]

Yay! Away for a few days and come back to this luscious piece of awesomeness. Thanks, rhd!

[rhd]

Yay! Away for a few days and come back to this luscious piece of awesomeness. Thanks, rhd!

You're welcome, Bryan!

[onejayhawk]

I was a way for a week and look what happens. Cool.

J

[Sharky]

Thanks rhd! Thoughts on Kody Hoese? Jarren Duran?