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Los Angeles Angels Prospect Prospect Hotlist! (7/26 - 8/8)

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Robinson Pina, RHP Tri-Cities Dust Devils

 

By Tres Hefter, AngelsWin.com Columnist

With the trade deadline now in the past and prospects on the move to the bigs, attention continues to turn towards some of the Angels breakout prospects; unexpected performance from once-prospects, 2021 draftees and trade returns making their debuts, players adjusting to new leagues and other names returning from injury...

-- Pitchers--

1) Robinson Pina – RHP, Tri-City A+:

In the last two weeks, Robinson Pina was the hard luck loser in two of his three starts, but there was more than meets the eye, as the 6’4” righty struck out 28 hitters in 17.1 IP, almost half of the hitters he faced (62) in that time, continuing a resurgent summer following an erratic May which saw Pina walk 24 hitters in his first 15 innings. Since then, Pina has only walked 22 in his last 60 innings, and has flashed strong strikeout numbers along the way, whiffing 88. Pina also continued to limit opponents at the plate, as his .175 BAA is consistent with his season mark of .185 BAA. A late-season promotion to AA Rocket City isn’t out of the question, especially as Pina’s stuff could easily factor into the Angels bullpen as soon as late-2022, though it might be best the Angels continue developing him as a starter until no longer feasible.


2021 (IE A/TRI A+): 3.48 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, .185 BAA with 46 BB, 107 K, 6 HR allowed in 75 IP in 16 GS

2A, tied) Davis Daniel – RHP, Rocket City AA:

Maybe AA won’t be a challenge either? The Angels 7th round selection from the 2019 draft continues to breeze through his first professional season, who has not missed a beat since being promoted at the start of July. In his last two starts for Rocket City, Daniel continued to dominate hitters with a fastball-heavy attack pounding the zone, striking out 21 and walking zero across 14 IP, while also holding hitters to a .213 BAA (10 hits) and 0.64 ERA (1 ER). Daniel isn’t Rule 5 eligible until December ’22 so the Angels have no need to rush him, but at this rate, Daniel could be in the running for bullpen innings before this season is even out.


2021 (TRI A+/RCT AA): 2.47 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, .200 BAA with 25 BB, 100 K, 6 HR allowed in 72 IP in 14 GS

2B, tied) Jhonathan Diaz – LHP, Rocket City AA:

Matching Davis Daniel almost pitch-for-pitch from the other side of the mound is former Red Sox farmhand Jhonathan Diaz, who in his two starts (one of which was the rare complete game) struck out 16 and walked one in 16 IP, allowing two HR, 11 hits, and three ER (1.69 ERA), though he did also hit five hitters (!!!) in that span. Only 24, Diaz still has youth on his side and his strong performances through the year should garnish consideration for a bullpen audition as soon as this season, though the time he missed with injury could cause the Angels some hesitation. It will be interesting to see how he fits in the org’s future plans.

2021 (RCT AA): 2.22 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, .210 BAA with 9 BB, 65 K, 4 HR allowed in 48.2 IP in 10 G/6 GS

 3) Cooper Criswell – RHP, Salt Lake City AAA:

Just as Davis Daniel didn’t miss a beat in his promotion to AA, the same can be said for Cooper Criswell, whose first two starts with Salt Lake at AAA have been no different from his season’s performance in AA. In his first two starts at the minor’s highest level, Criswell has thrown 11 innings, struck out 14, walked 2, allowing 4 ER (3.27 ERA) and a .250 BAA. Criswell doesn’t have any overwhelming stuff, but he attacks the zone, keeps hitters guessing, and his approach has produced both this season and in the pre-COVID 2019 season. Now at AAA, Criswell’s pitchability will be put to the test. So far, so good.


2021 (RCT AA/SLC AAA): 3.65 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, .247 BAA with 10 BB, 99 K, 10 HR allowed in 81.1 IP in 14 GS

4) Adam Seminaris – LHP, Inland Empire A:

Somewhere in the last two months, something clicked for Seminaris, the Angels’ 5th round choice in last year’s draft, as the lefty started striking out hitters at a much higher rate than the first part of his season (56 K in 35.1 IP against 24 K in his first 19 IP). That’s continued of late as Seminaris posted two consecutive starts with 8 K in 5 IP, holding opponents to a .270 ERA and .184 BAA. Seminaris’ control has also been steady, though not remarkable, as he allowed four free passes in that time. Drafted with some anticipation that he could move quickly, Seminaris is probably due for a promotion to Tri-City to face competition a little older and more challenging. His future seems to spin off in all sorts of possible outcomes, as he could draw a trajectory like prior lefties in Nick Maronde or Michael Roth and find himself a spot-starter/multi-inning reliever, or he could be brought along more gradually in hopes of achieving a much higher ceiling, either in the rotation or relief.

2021 (IE A): 5.63 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, .281 BAA with 15 BB, 80 K, 7 HR allowed in 54.1 IP in 14 G/12 GS

5) Daniel Nunan – LHP, Arizona Rk.:

Rocketing into the list is 6’6” lefty Daniel Nunan out of New Jersey. Taken in the 12th round of the 2018 draft, Nunan has electric stuff but has struggled to harness it in his limited pro career. In the last two weeks, Nunan has made four appearances (all in relief) with the Angels’ Arizona Complex League team and the results are near perfect – 5.1 IP, zero hits, two walks, nine strikeouts. Nunan has the stuff to advance quickly, though with the Angels’ strong organizational pitching this year, the need is slightly lessened.

2021 (ARZ Rk.): 5.06 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, .059 BAA with 4 BB, 9 K, 1 HR allowed in 5.1 IP in 4 

Honorable mention, pitchers:
Connor Von Scoyoc (RHP, IE A/ARZ Rk.): 3.97 ERA, .295 BAA, 6 BB, 15 K across 11.1 IP in 3 G/2 GS – Angels 11th rounder from ’18, 6’6” showing signs of establishing some prospect status
Zac Kristofak (RHP, TRI A+): 0.00 ERA, .071 BAA, 0 BB, 5 K across 4.1 IP in 5 G  
Emmanuel Duran (RHP, ARZ Rk.): 2.57 ERA, .143 BAA, 2 BB, 10 K across 7 IP in 3 G/1 GS – lively relief arm pitching well consistently in Rookie ball
Jose Aleman (RHP, ARZ Rk.): 2.57 ERA, .231 BAA, BB, 5 K across 7 IP in 3 G – teenaged arm pitching well stateside
Jose Marte (RHP, RVA/RCT AA): 0.00 ERA, .083 BAA, 3 BB, 5 K across 4 IP in 4 G – power relief arm impressing since coming back in Watson trade 
Sam Bachman (RHP, TRI A+): 0.00 ERA, .167 BAA, 2 K across 2 IP in 1 GS – strong pro debut for Angels’ 2021 first round draft pick
Jake Smith (RHP, TRI A+): 0.00 ERA, .000 BAA, BB, 2 K across 2 IP in 1 GS – equally strong pro debut for Angels’ 2021 sixth-round draft pick
Justin Courtney (RHP, IE A): 1.42 ERA, .250 BAA, 2 BB, 8 K across 6.1 IP in 3 G – indy ball signee having a solid first pro season, though a little old for the league

 

-- Position Players--

1) Edgar Quero – C, Arizona Rk.:

It’s been years since the Angels had a catching prospect this exciting, and Edgar Quero only furthered that excitement over the last two weeks as the teenager from Cuba slashed an impressive .294/.600/.765/1.365 in 30 plate appearances over 8 games. Quero drew twelve walks against 7 strikeouts, displaying extraordinarily advanced plate discipline for his age, and did just as much damage when he did swing, hitting three doubles, a triple, and a home run in 8 games as well. Quero is playing in a manner which will give him legitimate Top 30 prospect consideration for updated lists and could start hearing whispers of catcher-of-the-future, even if premature, before long.


2021 (ARZ Rk.): .304/.513/.679/1.191 with 7 doubles, a triple, 4 home runs, 19 RBI, and 19 BB, 17 K, 33% CS% in 20 G/80 PA


2) Luis Aviles – 2B/SS/LF/3B, Rocket City AA:

What is going on here? After typically posting home run totals in the single digits through a reasonably lengthy minor league career, and never hitting more than his career high of 9 in nearly 500 PA, Luis Aviles has erupted since returning from injury, hitting 14 HR in less than 200 plate appearances, a pace that has not lessened of late, as the utility player clubbed 6 more home runs in 12 games, adding five doubles in for good measure, leading to a .345/.339/.764/1.103 slash. He didn’t walk once in the last two weeks, but hard to hold that against him when he’s hitting as well as he has. At 26, Aviles isn’t exactly prospect-age and is quickly approaching minor-league filler status, but versatility, speed, and some pop could give him MLB at-bats in the future, though it might be hard to find with the Angels.


2021 (RCT AA): .266/.312/.597/.909 with 9 doubles, 14 home runs, 37 RBI, and 9 BB, 41 K, 6-6 in SB attempts in 40 G/170 PA

3) Brendon Davis – 3B/2B/SS/LF, Rocket City AA:

Another utility player for Rocket City is also enjoying swinging the bat lately, as Brendon Davis has had no problems adjusting to AA since his promotion. Over the last two weeks Davis has slashed .295/.426/.523/.949 displaying impressive discipline (10 BB to 14 K), contact (13 hits in 44 AB) and power (3 doubles, 1 HR) to go with his defensive versatility, seeing time at four positions. A once well-regarded Dodgers’ prospect, Davis could not be enjoying a breakout season at a better time, as he’s on the cusp of outgrowing prospect status. The Angels could still have a potential late-bloomer here, especially if he finishes the AA season strong.

2021 (TRI A+/RCT AA): .284/.349/.552/.901 with 19 doubles, 3 triples, 20 home runs, 51 RBI, 29 BB, 95 K, 10-13 in SB attempts in 80 G/355 PA

 4) Michael Stefanic – 3B/2B, Salt Lake City AAA:

If it weren’t for the offensive outbreak and defensive prowess of Jack Mayfield, there’s a chance Michael Stefanic would be in Anaheim by now and no longer eligible for this list. All season long, Stefanic has hit and nothing has changed of late. In his last ten games, Stefanic has hit .350/.409/.525/.934 in 44 plate appearances, only striking out once in that span. Displaying Fletcher-esque contact skills, Stefanic has only improved as the season has continued, dropping his K% in AAA each month. Stefanic has also benefitted from the hitter-friendly parks of AAA-West, as he his 10 HR obliterated his former career high of 3. Rule 5 eligible this winter, there’s a chance we still see Stefanic make an appearance in Anaheim before the year is out, and it’s almost a certainty he will be added to 40-man.
 

2021 (RCT AA/SLC AAA): .333/.405/.479/.883 with 14 doubles, 10 home runs, 41 RBI, 31 BB, 51 K, 2-5 in SB attempts in 78 G/303 PA

5) Alexander Ramirez – RF/CF, Arizona Rk.:

Typically, it takes more than 5 games and 23 PA to rank in the top five, but this kid can just hit. In the last two weeks Ramirez has hit .500/.565/1.000/1.565 in 23 PA, with half of his ten hits going for extra bases: two doubles, a triple, and two home runs. Ramirez drew one walk, was hit by a pitch twice, and limited his strikeouts to only five in this time, furthering some of the hopes that his offensive skill set can continue to translate as he progresses and he can avoid the high strikeout numbers that often beset young power hitters.

2021 (ARZ Rk.): .290/.380/.548/.928 with 4 doubles, 4 triples, 4 home runs, 17 RBI, 10 BB, 37 K in 23 G/108 PA

 

Honorable mention, position players:
Gabe Matthews 1B/DH (IE A): .393/.541/.893/1.433 with 5 2B, 3 HR, 10 RBI, 2 SB, 6 BB, 7 K ­– at 23 and an UDFA, he’s a little old for the competition but it’s a good debut to a pro career
Matt Thaiss C (MLB LAA/AAA SLC): .367/.457/.600/1.057 with 4 2B, HR, 5 RBI, 5 BB, 6 K in 8 G/35 PA
Braxton Martinez 1B (IE A): .257/.413/.457/.870 with 2B, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 9 BB, 10 K – still rockin’
Izzy Wilson RF (RCT AA): .282/.341/.410/.751 with 2 2B, HR, 7 RBI, 4 BB, 13 K, 4 SB - .299 BA, .929 OPS since start of June
Francisco Del Valle RF/LF (TRI A+): .250/.388/.425/.813 with 4 2B, HR, 8 RBI, 7 BB, 9 K
Elijah Greene CF/LF (IE A): .303/.378/.424/.803 with 2 2B, 3B, 6 RBI, 4 BB, 14 K – increasing power from a discipline-first bat
Kevin Watson DH/C (Arizona Rk.): .333/.571/.333/.905 with 8 BB, 3 K, 4 SB – interesting stat line debut for UDFA catcher
Ray-Patrick Didder SS/2B/CF (Rocket City AA): .243/.391/.432/.824 with 4 2B, HR, 7 RBI, 5 BB, 14 K
Adrian Placencia 2B/SS (Arizona Rk.): .167/.400/.500/.900 with 2 HR, 6 RBI, 7 BB, 8 K – continued strong discipline and power showing, unlucky .125 BAbip
Kyren Paris SS/2B (Arizona Rk./IE A): .294/.455/.471/.925 with HR, 5 BB, 5 K, 3 SB – strong return from injury
Brennon Lund RF/CF (SLC AAA): .353/.368/.706/1.074 with 2 HR, 3 RBI, BB, 3 K
Anthony Mulrine C (RCT AA): .267/.450/.667/1.117 with 3 2B, HR, 6 RBI, 3 BB, 2 K – also a strong 36% CS% on the year

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