He really dialed-in his routine and nutrition this offseason. He had some real momentum in years past and had a hiccup in the second half of last year. He has moxie and a bulldog-type vibe.ĭodgers GM Brandon Gomes: “I feel strongly that Landon Knack is being underappreciated right now. He has a great pitcher’s frame and his delivery is much more consistent than it’s been in the past. He appears to be in the best shape of his career and it shows on the mound. His slider has significantly improved since last year, with a tighter, later break than before. Knack’s fastball sits in the mid-90s with putaway, four-seam life at the top of the strike zone. Scouting grades: FB: 55 CB: 50 SLI: 55 CH: 50 CTL: 60 CMND: 55 He’s improved every year and has been especially impressive against more advanced Triple A pitching.” 3. He’s athletic and a strong defender across multiple positions on the infield, with the ability to be an above-average shortstop. He can hit the ball hard no matter where it’s pitched, and this year he’s starting to hit the ball in the air and access his power more. Rays GM Peter Bendix: “Basabe has been extremely impressive this year. His bat appears to be major-league-ready. His at-bats stand out because he doesn’t try to do too much he just takes what’s given to him in the strike zone and hits it where they’re not. Basabe can hit all types of pitches, including high velocity, late breaking balls and deceptive, dead fish changeups. However, his hit tool is what separates him. He can play all the infield positions at an above-average level with plus range. 331/.380/.475Įveryone is salivating over two other Rays infield prospects, Curtis Mead and Junior Caminero, but Basabe is turning heads the most to start the year. Scouting grades: HIT: 65 PWR: 45 RUN: 55 ARM: 55 FLD: 50 Threat on the bases, threat in the batter’s box, and will take hits away from hitters. It’s time for him to start getting the recognition he deserves.Īstros GM Dana Brown: “Drew has an above average-to-plus tools package, with grit and instincts for the game. He plays with high energy and enthusiasm. Gilbert has above-average tools across the board, can hit with plus power, and can beat you in so many ways - with his glove, arm, bat, speed, base running and power. He is just so multi-talented, and has the potential to be an impact player for years to come despite his 5-foot-9 frame. Normally, I would not consider Gilbert an under-the-radar prospect, but given how talented he is and how little national publicity he’s received, I thought it was important to put him at the top of this list. Scouting grades: HIT: 60 PWR: 60 RUN: 55 ARM: 60 FLD: 55 PWR denotes Power FLD: Fielding FB: Fastball CB: Curveball CH: Changeup SLI: Slider CT: Cutter CTL: Control CMND: Command.Īll statistics are from the 2023 season unless otherwise noted. Jim Bowden’s scouting grades are based on the 20-80 scale, in which 20-30 is well below average, 40 is below average, 50 is average, 60 is above average and 70-80 is well above average. This isn’t meant to be a ranking of these 27 players, just a list for you to track. Some of them are more “under the radar” than others, but all of them are generating buzz in the industry with their meaningful progress. Here are my thoughts on 27 minor leaguers who fall into this general category as emerging talents, along with comments from their front office executives.
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