Continuing with the list of the top prospects in baseball.
#61 Brady Fiore RP, Milwaukee Timber Rattlers
Brady was my first round pick in Season 3 and so far he has not lived up to expectations, at least what I thought he could do in the minors. He projects to absolutely own right handed batters with a devastating 4 seam and a slider. Will spend this year at High A and most likely will be a September call up during season 7.
#62 Alberto Sanchez CF, Jacksonville Hurricanes
Sanchez appears to be a a guy who can handle himself pretty good shagging down those fly balls into the gaps, and will be mashing balls all over the place on offense. Combine his speed with his power and when he's not hitting them out of the park he'll be stretching singles into doubles and triples. Hailing from the Dominican Republic and signed in season 1, look for Sanchez to terrorize pitchers at the AA level this year. Look for him to be patrolling Jacksonville's outfield soon.
#63 Stubby Moore SP, Detroit Stars
Stubby worked 62 innings out of the bullpen for Detroit last year fairly well posting a whip of 1.30 and holding opposing batters to a .250avg. He needs to improve on his K:BB ratio as he walked 21 batters compared to striking out 24, but he has the tools to do it. If paired with a good pitch calling catcher he should be able to use his cut fastball a lot more, and stop using his dreadful change-up. Look for Stubby to start the year working out of the bullpen and perhaps getting a shot at starting if he performs immaculate.
#64 Rod Austin DH, Chicago Snow Storms
Austin is what baseball fans would consider a professional hitter. Coming over in a trade that sent Henry Greene and Paul Martin to Helena for Alfonso Cruz and Yamid Jose. Currently at the AAA level due to being blocked at both DH and 1B at the major league level. Look for Sal Martin to be traded to make room for Rod.
#65 Miguel DeLeon LF, New York Leathernecks
If Miguel can ever play in enough games he should shatter slugging records in his career. Hailing from the metropolis that is Volga, South Dakota, Miguel has spent his entire life working on hitting the ball out of the park. While he won't be breaking any stolen base records, when he is on the base paths he definitely knows when to take the extra base.
#66 Hector Reynoso RP, Los Angeles Trolley Dodgers
So somehow the pitchers for Los Angeles got mixed up. The name I had down for this spot was Rick Brooks but that couldn't be right. I checked the ratings and they belonged to Raul Manzanillo, but he is not eligible for the rankings as he has two years of ML service time. So the only possible person I could think who this person could be was Hector. Possessing great control with his pitches, and an immaculate 4 seamer, he should be able to handle himself decently in the majors.
#67 Yamid Rodriguez C, New York Leathernecks
Yamid was a Rule V draft selection believe it or not, coming from the San Fransisco Banana Slugs. Rodriguez should be able to handle himself behind the plate on defense, and on offense he should be an on base machine. He has had some injury problems in the past, most notably when he was playing back in Mexico. Look for Yamid to bat either 2nd or 3rd in the lineup this year for the Leathernecks.
#68 Moises Colome SP, Santa Fe Lockdown
Moises was drafted coming out of high school in the 2nd round of the 1st season by Santa Fe. Since then he has not been higher than High A, which is in my opinion a mistake. Posessing a great 4 seam fastball, he also can be effective with a splitter and a curve ball on good days. For whatever reason he only started 13 games last season, but those 13 games he was unhittable, holding his opponents to a .230OBP against. Currently still at the High A level, look for Moises to move up this year.
#69 Everett Fischbach RF, Washington D.C. Revolution
Another power hitter on this years list, Everett has a career OPS of 1.095 in the minors and 338 extra base hits. One of the most patient level headed kids in the minors these days, he has also been know to be a gym rat. Look for Everett to be playing AAA this year, and possibly get a shot in September.
#70 Pat Park RP, Minnesota Goats
Another reliever on the list, Pat came to America last year for a measly $11.1 million. He also has a nasty 4 seamer that he combines with a curve ball and slider that tends to keep right handed hitters off balance. Pitching in Low A last year, Pat is scheduled to spend the year at High A.
#71 Marino Cervantes SP, Charlotte Knights
A PALMBALL? ARE YOU SERIOUS? Marino Cervantes isn't joking around with his palmball. Much like when batters face Tim Wakefield, they know it's coming, but they can't for the life of them hit it. Cervantes immigrated from his native Venezuela when he was 18 and was signed by the Knights in season 3. After spending last year at Low A, look for Marino to move up to High A this year.
#72 Gene Hernandez RP, New Britain Bees
Gene was the 8th overall pick in the Season 3 entry draft. Overused in rookie league for a total of 124 innings and 8 complete games, Gene bounced back last year posting a whip of 1.19 in 78 innings for New Britain's High A team. Look for Gene to develop one of the league's best sliders and an effective 4 seam fastball.
#73 Eddie Pierzynski SP, Scranton SweetSwing'n AbbyMo's
Next on the list is a brother of former major leaguer A.J Pierzynski, Eddie. One thing Eddie didn't inherit from his brother is his temper. He is also the living definition of a workaholic with a 97 makeup. He tends to rely on his curveball, as his other two pitches leave a little something to be desired, but left handed hitters cannot figure him out. Look for Eddie to work out of Scranton's bullpen and compete for any rotation spots that might open up throughout the season.
#74 Rudy RothSP, New Orleans Gushing Dikes.
If Rudy knew how to control his pitches he would be a lot higher on the list, his looks don't help his cause any either. If he doesn't walk a batter, they tend to struggle against Rudy, as evidenced by his .238 average against in 431 career minor league innings. Rudy is scheduled to spend the year at AAA in hopes he can improve his control to a level that is ML capable.
#75 Mateo Colome SP, Los Angeles Trolley Dodgers
Once again another Trolley Dodger's pitcher that got messed up somehow. Mateo doesn't "deserve" to be on the list, but for continuity sake I'm going to allow him to occupy the 75th spot so I don't have to redo the entire list. Sorry guys.
#76 Benny Chavez RP, Anaheim Angel's
Why Benny is still in AA is beyond me. He is 24 and really close to his projections. He should have been at least a September call up last year. As a right handed pitcher who handles left handers better than right, he is a valuable commodity indeed.
#77 Braden Rolison SP, Helena Mountaineers
Possessing a plus fastball and circle change, Braden looks poised to compete for a spot in Helena's rotation in the coming years. Drafted with the 15th overall pick in season 3 out of Pelion, SC. Still needing a little fine tuning, Rolison looks like he'll be in AA all year.
#78 Ivan Romano C, New Orleans Gushing Dikes
After 8 straight pitchers on the list we get back to position players in Ivan Romano. Another international player hailing from the Domincan Republic. Ivan was brought to New Orleans by the deal that sent both Cody Presley and Wayne Bere to what is now Honolulu. Ivan is a pitchers best friend as he seems to know exactly what pitch they should throw in each situation. He is also fairly decent with a bat in his hands as his career OPS is .916 in over 1500 at bats. Ivan appears to be starting the year in AAA but will probably be called up sometime this season.
#79 Alex Alvarez SP, New York Leathernecks
Next up on the list we have two players from New York. First up is Alex Alvarez, a guy who can easily pitch 220 innings a year. Although he won't be as dominate against batters as other pitchers on the list, he certainly will be able to give New York a chance to win. Paired up with a catcher who knows to stay away from his fork and curve balls, Alex shouldn't have any problems staying in the league.
#80 Raul Ortiz C, New York Leathernecks
Another offensive catcher on the list, Raul is more suited to be a DH in the American League. Left handed pitchers will fear him throughout his career, and right handed pitchers won't fair to much better either. Raul is poised to be an OPS monster with his power and batting eye.
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