Official MiLB/Prospects Thread

[Ehjays]

[Ehjays]

Got a half hr to listen about Jays top prospects....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaCOA53Fl7k

[Krylian]

[Orgfiller]

They really put an emphasis on the “international” part of the IFA. Every guy signed this far from a different country, pretty cool.

[bendera3]

They really put an emphasis on the “international” part of the IFA. Every guy signed this far from a different country, pretty cool.

I like the fact that it seems we got some really promising guys signed and we seem to have some really good luck with getting talent this way. Hopefully the luck continues and it' great that these kids want to sign with us.

[Ray]

I think I found my favorite guy besides Enmanuel Bonilla in this signing period. Daniel Perez, left handed OF/1B. Little bit of a hitch in his swing, but otherwise it's smooth. The power seems legit.

[Ehjays]

I dont see Junior Arias in the second list, He was rated high on Fangraphs list so hopefully the agreement didnt fall apart and its just a late report

[Ehjays]

Two things:

Spotrac is reporting this
Emmanuel Bonilla OF Dominican Republic TOR $4,100,000
David Guzman OF Venezuela TOR $650,000
Samuel Acuna P Venezuela TOR $300,000
Anderson Barbosa P Colombia TOR
Also
Some reports have it as Barbosa and some Barvosa...we shall find out soon. Guzman is showing at $650 and Acuna 300 doesnt eave much for the others. If those #s are right, thats $5,050,000 with those 3

[G-Snarls]

MLB. Com top 50 international signings so far

1. Ethan Salas, C, Ven.: Padres+ ($5,600,000) More »
2. Felnin Celesten, SS, D.R.: Mariners ($4,700,000) More »
3. Joendry Vargas, SS, D.R.: Dodgers ($2,077,500) More »
4. Alfredo Duno, C, Ven.: Reds+ More »
5. Luis Morales, RHP, Cuba: Athletics (3,000,000) More »
6. Derniche Valdez, SS, D.R.: Cubs ($2,700,000) More »
7. Enmanuel Bonilla, OF, D.R.: Blue Jays ($4,100,000) More »
8. Sebastian Walcott, SS, Bahamas: Rangers+ More »
9. Brando Mayea, OF, Cuba: Yankees ($4,400,000) More »
10. Jun-Seok Shim, RHP, S. Korea: Pirates+ More »
11. Ariel Castro, OF, Cuba: Twins ($2,500,000) More »
12. Brailer Guerrero, OF, D.R.: Rays ($3,700,000) More »
13. Jesus Caba, SS, D.R.: Phillies ($3,000,000) More »
14. Ludwig Espinoza, SS, Ven.: Cubs ($1,500,000) More »
15. Rayner Arias, OF, D.R.: Giants ($2,800,000) More »
16. Janero Miller, OF, Bahamas: Marlins More »
17. Camilo Diaz, OF, D.R.: Astros+ ($2,250,000) More »
18. Gian Zapata, OF, D.R.: D-backs ($950,000) More »
19. Angel Cepeda, SS, D.R.: Cubs ($1,000,000) More »
20. Luis Almeyda, SS, D.R.: Orioles+ ($2,300,000) More »
21. Esmil Valencia, OF, D.R.: Astros+ ($897,500) More »
22. Yophery Rodriguez, OF, Ven.: Brewers ($1,500,000) More »
23. Arnaldo Lantigua, OF, D.R.: Dodgers ($697,500) More »
24. Robert Calaz, OF, D.R.: Rockies ($2,500,000) More »
25. Yoeilin Cespedes, SS, D.R.: Red Sox (est. $1,400,000) More »
26. Raymond Mola, OF, D.R.: Pirates+ More »
27. Daiverson Gutierrez, C, D.R.: Mets More »
28. Welbyn Francisca, SS, D.R.: Guardians+ More »
29. Anthony Baptist, OF, D.R.: Mets More »
30. Tony Ruiz, OF, D.R.
31. Carlos Silva, C, Ven.: Twins More »
32. Enrique Jimenez, C, Ven.: Tigers+ ($1,250,000) More »
33. Filippo Di Turri, SS, Ven.: Brewers ($1,300,000) More »
34. Luis Guanipa, OF, Ven.: Braves More »
35. Kevin Ereu, SS, Ven.: Brewers ($1,400,000) More »
36. Reiner Lopez, RHP, Ven.: Cardinals+ ($500,000) More »
37. Yerlin Luis, OF, D.R.: Guardians+ More »
38. Hendry Chivilli, SS, D.R.: Twins More »
39. Manuel Cabrera, SS, D.R.: Nationals+ ($500,000) More »
40. Darling Fernandez, OF, D.R.: Athletics (est. $1,000,000) More »
41. Luis Reyes, RHP, D.R.: White Sox ($700,000) More »
42. Jeter Martinez, RHP, Mex.: Mariners ($600,000) More »
43. Cristopher Larez, SS, Ven.: Mets ($1,500,000) More »
44. Maikol Orozco, SS, Ven.: Tigers ($900,000) More »
45. Andy Acevedo, OF, D.R.: Nationals+ ($1,200,000) More »
46. Edwin Solano, SS, D.R.: Nationals+ ($1,200,000) More »
47. Jeremy Rodriguez, SS, D.R.: D-backs (est. $1,000,000) More »
48. Cristian Perez, OF, D.R.: Tigers+ ($1,100,000) More »
49. Marwys Jorge, RHP, D.R.: Royals ($450,000) More »
50. Felix Morrobel, SS, D.R.: Angels ($900,000) More »

[G-Snarls]

Jesse Sanchez:

The Blue Jays are once again making a big splash during the international signing period.

According to industry sources, the club has agreed to a $4.1 million deal with outfielder Enmanuel Bonilla, the No. 7-ranked player on the Top 50 International Prospects list. The Blue Jays, who have a base signing pool of $5,284,000, have not confirmed the agreement. The deal is pending a physical.

• Signing tracker | Top 50 Prospects list | Each team's best int'l prospect

A corner outfielder from the Dominican Republic, Bonilla already shows plus raw power and is one of the best sluggers in the class.

Physically, he’s strong and mature with room to develop even more. And while his hit tool is a work in progress just like other prospects his age, Bonilla shows superior bat speed and the ability to hit fastballs hard to all fields. He has the potential to make an impact on the game each time he steps into the batter’s box.

On defense, he shows good instincts with a solid arm and could stick in center field. There’s a chance he could move to a corner position in the outfield as his body matures, and he’s athletic enough to play all three spots. He trains with Ysbel Medina.

An international player is eligible to sign with a Major League team between Jan. 15 and Dec. 15. He must turn 16 before he signs and be 17 before Sept. 1 the following year -- in practical terms, that means players born between Sept. 1, 2005, and Aug. 31, 2006, will be eligible to sign in the upcoming signing period. Players have to be registered with Major League Baseball in advance in order to be eligible to sign.

[G-Snarls]

[Ehjays]

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/...ar-vargas.html

Big Hype Prospects: Tiedemann


Ricky Tiedemann, 20, SP, TOR (AA)
(A/A+/AA) 78.2 IP, 13.4 K/9, 3.3 BB/9, 2.17 ERA

A 2021 third-round draftee, Tiedemann is on the shortlist with the likes of Andrew Painter and Eury Perez for best pitching prospect aged 20 and under. We’ve covered him a few times within the confines of this column. The Blue Jays appear headed toward a Spring Training battle for the fifth starter role, and Tiedemann is an attractive (albeit longshot) option for the job. The southpaw has three plus pitches, although reports suggest he could do with more time in the minors to better learn how to command his offerings. An Opening Day roster spot seems implausible, but we could see Tiedemann in Toronto by midseason. One caveat is his workload, as he averaged just over four innings per start last season and typically faced between 17 and 20 batters. Between low per-outing and total innings, Tiedemann might be more focused on stretching out than contributing in 2023.

[Brownie19]

His load reminds me of Judge.

[spats]

Got a half hr to listen about Jays top prospects....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaCOA53Fl7k

Thanks for the link. Very interesting takes on prospects that are not often talked about. Well worth the 30 mim.

[Ehjays]

His load reminds me of Judge.

[Ehjays]

Here are the Top 10 LHP prospects for 2023


While just four left-handed pitchers cracked our soon-to-be-unveiled 2023 Top 100, the lowest number since we began doing prospect lists in 2004, the position is far from bereft in talent. Several southpaws stand out for their ability to miss bats.

Kyle Harrison (Giants) led the Minors in strikeout percentage (39.8) in 2022, and Ricky Tiedemann (Blue Jays) would have ranked right behind him (38.9) if he had enough innings to qualify. Harrison also topped the Minors in whiffs per nine innings (14.8), with DL Hall (Orioles) posting a similar rate (14.6) as a non-qualifier.

The 2022 Draft was deep in lefties with Top 100 upside. Brandon Barriera (Blue Jays) and Noah Schultz (White Sox) both went in the first round as high schoolers, while fellow prepsters Robby Snelling (Padres) and Jackson Ferris (Cubs) commanded $3 million bonuses as later picks. Cooper Hjerpe (Cardinals) was the best healthy and active college southpaw in a crop affected by injuries to Connor Prielipp (Twins), Hunter Barco (Pirates) and Reggie Crawford (Giants) and a suspension for Carson Whisenhunt (Giants).

The Top 10 (ETA)

1. Kyle Harrison, Giants (2023)
2. Ricky Tiedemann, Blue Jays (2024)
3. Ken Waldichuk, Athletics (2023)
4. DL Hall, Orioles (2023)
5. Dax Fulton, Marlins (2024)
6. Jordan Wicks, Cubs (2023)
7. Matthew Liberatore, Cardinals (2023)
8. Jake Eder, Marlins (2024)
9. Brandon Barriera, Blue Jays (2026)
10. Blake Walston, D-backs (2023)