Returning to the international market

[Ohtaniland]

20 hours ago, John Smith said:

According to MLB the top 30 prospects and favoites to sign:

1	Wander Samuel Franco	SS	TB
2	Daniel Flores	C	BOSTON
3	Jelfry Marte	SS	MINN
4	Everson Pereira	OF	NYY
5	Eric Pardinho	RHP	TORONTO
6	Raimfer Salinas	OF	?
7	Luis Garcia	SS	PHIL
8	Antonio Cabello	C	?
9	Julio Rodriguez	OF	SEA
10	Ronny Mauricio	SS	NYM
11	Ronny Rojas	SS	NYY
12	Ynmanol Marinez	SS	MIAMI
13	Danny Diaz	SS	BOSTON
14	Larry Ernesto	OF	MILW
15	Kristian Robinson	OF	ARIZ
16	Roberto Chirinos	SS	NYY
17	Miguel Hiraldo	SS	TORONTO
18	Adrian Hernandez	OF	NYM
19	Keyber Rodriguez	SS	TEXAS
20	Antoni Flores	SS	BOSTON
21	George Valera	OF	CLEV
22	Aaron Bracho	SS	CLEV
23	Alvaro Gonzalez	SS	DETROIT
24	Osleivis Basabe	SS	?
25	Wildred Patino	SS	TEXAS
26	Juan Querecuto	SS	SEA
27	Damian Mendoza	RHP	TEXAS
28	Carlos Rodriguez	OF	MILW
29	Stir Candelario	OF	SEA
30	Luis Verdugo	SS	CHI CUBS

http://m.mlb.com/prospects/2017/?list=int

 

 

Three players each are projected to go to the Yankees, Boston, Texas and Seattle and the Angels aren't even mentioned. Why is that?

[John Smith]

2017 TOP 50 INTERNATIONAL PROSPECTS FOR JULY 2 (with video)

http://www.baseballamerica.com/international/2017-top-50-international-prospects-july-2/#YUMf2PR6VpPQTIu7.97

[Richard]

I'm sure @Dugout is thrilled to be back into the international market.

[Taylor]

11 minutes ago, Richard said:

I'm sure @Dugout is thrilled to be back into the international market.

I really wish he would post again.

[IEAngelsfan]

1 hour ago, CALZONE said:

Three players each are projected to go to the Yankees, Boston, Texas and Seattle and the Angels aren't even mentioned. Why is that?

I was thinking the same thing.

[Taylor]

1 hour ago, IEAngelsfan said:

I was thinking the same thing.

East/South/Northwest Coast bias?

[Angel Oracle]

F'n Clay Daniels!

[IEAngelsfan]

19 minutes ago, Taylor said:

East/South/Northwest Coast bias?

Nah, they're just trolling us.

[Vegas Halo Fan]

I'm trying to imagine some PA announcer in the low minors trying to pronounce half of these names.

[Ohtaniland]

[arch stanton]

Before I work myself into a tizzy I'd like a little more info. What normally indicates who they are likely to sign with? Is it the advisors? How much does a 16 year old whose probably 5 years away from even knowing if he's a legit MLer cost to sign? Do the presumed favorites to sign them usually do so? Any possibility that a new entry in the market might sneak in and steal a few? How much more likely are the top 30 at this age liable to make it as opposed to the next 30?

[SlappyUtilityMIF]

Everson Pereira has the nicest swing I've watched so far! Very quiet hands straight to the ball. Not overly showing emotion at the plate. Set up again and attack! 

 

I like him!

[SlappyUtilityMIF]

Julio Machado also has a nice swing quiet hands doesn't wrap the bat. Good balance! Looks like he will fill out well. Also, fielding wise keeps his balance above his cup and low to the ground. Could end up as a 3Bman. 

[SlappyUtilityMIF]

Most of these kids are young and scrawny.... I look for little things; quiet hands, wrapping the bat which equates to a long swing and not knowing the maturity level (ability to be coachable), attacking the ball, repetitive stance and swing, emotion on a bad swing or if they boot a grounder, if they field or hit like their pants are on fire "Too much motion, slow it down Alice", You can teach them the mental side. It's the player makeup and how they present themselves I look at that age. 

And some of these kids that are top 20 look like they are 12.... I can say I've seen 3 that don't have what I would look at for a step to the next level even at the collegiate level. And could give them fits with some of my pitchers. But, BP is FUN!

[Angel Oracle]

Julio Machado sounds like a prime signing for the Halos.   Never know if he can play anywhere similar to Manny.

[John Smith]

19. Trent Deveaux, of, Bahamas
Born: May 4, 2000. Height: 6-3. Weight: 185. B-T: R-R.

Born and raised in the Bahamas, Deveaux became eligible to sign in 2016 and made an appearance that year at the MLB international showcase in the Dominican Republic. At the time, Deveaux was an athletic shortstop with plus speed, but he lacked strength, didn’t look natural at shortstop and his hitting was still raw. After spending time training in Florida, Deveaux moved to the Dominican Republic in 2016 and his stock jumped as his hitting improved and he transitioned to center field.

Deveaux is an outstanding athlete with a strong but lean, projectable build. There’s quick burst in everything he does. He’s an 80 runner who has been clocked as fast as 6.2 seconds in the 60-yard dash. When Deveaux went to the Dominican Republic, he began training full-time in center field, which has been a better fit for his skill set. He glides to balls and covers a lot of ground quickly. With an average arm and an easy throwing stroke that could allow his arm strength to improve, Deveaux has the attributes to develop into an above-average defender at a premium position. Scouts highest on Deveaux said his hitting ability has taken a huge leap forward. Last year, Deveaux had an upright, open stance and a tendency to either slice or roll over too many balls. He closed off his stance, improved his balance and did a better job of staying through the ball and using the middle of the field. He also shows a solid understanding of the strike zone. Deveaux has the frame to add more power later on, though right now he’s mostly a line-drive hitter who can occasionally hit a ball out. A fluent English speaker, Deveaux picked up Spanish during his time in the Dominican Republic, and his aptitude and athleticism have likely contributed already to his ability to make adjustments. He trains with Nolan Pena and is expected to sign with the Angels for at least $1 million on July 2.

http://www.baseballamerica.com/international/top-2017-international-prospects-scouting-reports/

[John Smith]

37. D’Shaun Knowles, of, Bahamas
Born: Jan. 16, 2001. Height: 5-11. Weight: 165. B-T: B-R.

The Bahamas doesn’t produce the same volume of prospects as the Dominican Republic or Venezuela, but three Bahamian prospects this year are among the best pure athletes in the class. One of those is Noles, whose twin brother Devaughn is also a 2017 prospect. D’Shawn is a high-end athlete with plus or better speed underway. Knowles is not as good of an all-around prospect as fellow Bahamian outfielder Kristian Robinson, though he looks more natural in center field with better footwork and projects to stick at the position, with a fringe-average arm. Knowles is a high-energy player with promising athleticism, though several clubs felt he was still raw as a hitter. Like Robinson, some scouts had a hard time getting a sense for Knowles’ hitting ability due to the lack of quality competition they saw him face, though his overall feel for hitting still lags behind many of the other top players in the class. He’s mostly a line-drive hitter with gap power that should increase as he gets stronger. Knowles, who trains at the Max D Sports Academy, is expected to sign with the Angels for a high six-figure bonus.

http://www.baseballamerica.com/international/top-2017-international-prospects-scouting-reports/

[ten ocho recon scout]

4 hours ago, SlappyUtilityMIF said:

Everson Pereira has the nicest swing I've watched so far! Very quiet hands straight to the ball. Not overly showing emotion at the plate. Set up again and attack! 

 

I like him!

Plus AO can call him neverson if youre wrong.

I like this move all around for aw.com.

[Inside Pitch]

5 hours ago, SlappyUtilityMIF said:

Everson Pereira has the nicest swing I've watched so far! Very quiet hands straight to the ball. Not overly showing emotion at the plate. Set up again and attack! 

 

I like him!

Yeah -- dude barely moves..   He really stood out.

[SlappyUtilityMIF]

7 hours ago, Inside Pitch said:

Yeah -- dude barely moves..   He really stood out.

That and the ball sounded like a gun shot coming off his bat!

[John Smith]

Dominican outfielder Jose Reyes and Venzuelan lefthander Jenrri Gonzalez are two other players connected to the Angels.

http://www.baseballamerica.com/international/al-west-international-signing-forecasts/#TpomBDdjXhJFKkAZ.97

[ten ocho recon scout]

3 hours ago, John Smith said:

Dominican outfielder Jose Reyes and Venzuelan lefthander Jenrri Gonzalez are two other players connected to the Angels.

http://www.baseballamerica.com/international/al-west-international-signing-forecasts/#TpomBDdjXhJFKkAZ.97

We'll finally get jose reyes!

[Docwaukee]

international signings......connected to the Angels 

 

said no one in the last 10 years.  

[Angel Oracle]

ONE day left in the Baldoquin purgatory!

[totdprods]

Bahamas huh? Man bet no one wanted THAT scouting assignment.