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ayaghmour2 · 07-21-2020, 08:06 PM

Before I finish up our prospects, a little injury news. We're in week two of spring training, and Steve Castellini suffered back tightness. He'll miss two weeks and will likely start the season on a rehab assignment. It's a little bit of a good thing as it makes things easier for roster decisions. Tommy Russel will likely hold the 5th spot temporarily and I can give Tom Barrell more spring starts as well.

SP Fred Collins (300th Overall)
Acquired: Via Draft: 5th Round, 70th Overall (1930)
Alma Mater: Henry Hudson Explorers
Last Year Rank: New

Our 5th Round pick last year, Fred Collins suffered some a partially torn labrum and made just six starts. Those six were excellent, as he was 2-3 with a 1.71 ERA (226 ERA+), 1.01 WHIP, and 46 strikeouts. Collins features a nice four pitch mix with a 88-90 mile per hour cutter and he has excellent command of all four of his pitches. He's got excellent finesse and almost places his pitches, rarely letting any pitch get away from him. He won't allow many homers or walks, giving him an excellent shot of developing into a big league starter. He doesn't have the upside to be special, but there's no shame in a reliable (and hopefully) durable arm.

SP Chet Peacock (302nd Overall)
Acquired: Via Draft: 6th Round, 90th Overall (1930)
Alma Mater: Lynn HS Legends
Last Year Rank: New

Taken a round after Collins, Peacock also falls a spot below him and just inside our top 30. Collins has much more upside then Collins, and despite being three years younger, he's actually made a few starts for San Jose. He did do better in La Crosse, going 7-7 with a 3.73 ERA (104 ERA+), 1.44 WHIP, and 69 strikeouts in 156.2 innings pitched. He made 9 starts with San Jose, 3-4 with a 4.98 ERA (82 ERA+), 1.62 WHIP, and 27 strikeouts, yet with 25 walks, in 65 innings. Peacock does an excellent job keeping the ball on the ground and he's added some life to his now 86-88 MPH fastball. He's got excellent command, but if he refines his stuff he's got a future at the back of the rotation.

SP Mike Murphy (316th Overall)
Acquired: Via Draft: 1st Round, 2nd Overall (1928)
Alma Mater: Brooklyn State Bears
Last Year Rank: 20th

A former #2 overall pick, he was able to debut in his third pro season. His first outing didn't go well, inflating his ERA to 9.72 (42 ERA+) since it was just 8.1 innings. He had a 1.92 WHIP and 5 strikeouts as well. He has started all his minor league appearances, including 27 starts in Milwaukee last season. He was 6-7 with a 3.94 ERA (114 ERA+), 1.45 WHIP, and 112 strikeouts in 134.2 innings pitched. The 24-year-old southpaw throws a nice 89-91 MPH fastball that looks even faster. Unfortunately, he hasn't quite mastered his secondary stuff and most scouts think he's destined for the pen. I may be fooling myself thinking he can start, but I still think it's possible. He will have a chance to earn a spot in the big league pen, but if he doesn't make the team, I have no intention of moving him to the pen in Milwaukee.

SP Billy LeBeau (336th Overall)
Acquired: Via Draft: 5th Round, 74th Overall (1930)
Alma Mater: Boulder State Grizzlies
Last Year Rank: New

Another 5th Rounder from last year's draft, Billy LeBeau had four dominant starts in La Crosse before a promotion to San Jose. Bone chips in his elbow cut his season short, but he held his own. He was 3-5 with a 3.63 ERA (113 ERA+), 1.13 WHIP, and 46 strikeouts in 74.1 innings pitched. He boasts a three pitch arsenal, but he's got to work on turning them into big league caliber pitches. His fastball can graze 90, but he doesn't have much grip on his slider or change up. I think he's best suited for the pen, but for now, he'll get every chance to start.

SP Joe King (354th Overall)
Acquired: Via Trade with Philadelphia (1929)
Drafted: 10th Round, 160th Overall by Philadelphia (1930)
Alma Mater: Lubbock State Hawks
Last Year Rank: 23rd

Picked up along with a 2nd Round pick in exchange for Rabbit Forrest and Johnny Douglas, I had high hopes for King when I acquired him. Despite just two pitches, a fastball and curve, those pitches are more then good enough for him to start. He's got excellent movement and throws consistent strikes, but he hasn't quite showed consistency yet. In 28 starts with AA Mobile, the 25-year-old was 12-13 with a 4.21 ERA (106 ERA+), 1.52 WHIP, and 72 strikeouts in 220.1 innings pitched. He'll get a chance to work his way up and potentially debut, but I think his best days have already happened.

07-21-2020, 08:06 PM	#170
ayaghmour2 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 3,010	Top Prospects: 25-30 Before I finish up our prospects, a little injury news. We're in week two of spring training, and Steve Castellini suffered back tightness. He'll miss two weeks and will likely start the season on a rehab assignment. It's a little bit of a good thing as it makes things easier for roster decisions. Tommy Russel will likely hold the 5th spot temporarily and I can give Tom Barrell more spring starts as well. SP Fred Collins (300th Overall) Acquired: Via Draft: 5th Round, 70th Overall (1930) Alma Mater: Henry Hudson Explorers Last Year Rank: New Our 5th Round pick last year, Fred Collins suffered some a partially torn labrum and made just six starts. Those six were excellent, as he was 2-3 with a 1.71 ERA (226 ERA+), 1.01 WHIP, and 46 strikeouts. Collins features a nice four pitch mix with a 88-90 mile per hour cutter and he has excellent command of all four of his pitches. He's got excellent finesse and almost places his pitches, rarely letting any pitch get away from him. He won't allow many homers or walks, giving him an excellent shot of developing into a big league starter. He doesn't have the upside to be special, but there's no shame in a reliable (and hopefully) durable arm. SP Chet Peacock (302nd Overall) Acquired: Via Draft: 6th Round, 90th Overall (1930) Alma Mater: Lynn HS Legends Last Year Rank: New Taken a round after Collins, Peacock also falls a spot below him and just inside our top 30. Collins has much more upside then Collins, and despite being three years younger, he's actually made a few starts for San Jose. He did do better in La Crosse, going 7-7 with a 3.73 ERA (104 ERA+), 1.44 WHIP, and 69 strikeouts in 156.2 innings pitched. He made 9 starts with San Jose, 3-4 with a 4.98 ERA (82 ERA+), 1.62 WHIP, and 27 strikeouts, yet with 25 walks, in 65 innings. Peacock does an excellent job keeping the ball on the ground and he's added some life to his now 86-88 MPH fastball. He's got excellent command, but if he refines his stuff he's got a future at the back of the rotation. SP Mike Murphy (316th Overall) Acquired: Via Draft: 1st Round, 2nd Overall (1928) Alma Mater: Brooklyn State Bears Last Year Rank: 20th A former #2 overall pick, he was able to debut in his third pro season. His first outing didn't go well, inflating his ERA to 9.72 (42 ERA+) since it was just 8.1 innings. He had a 1.92 WHIP and 5 strikeouts as well. He has started all his minor league appearances, including 27 starts in Milwaukee last season. He was 6-7 with a 3.94 ERA (114 ERA+), 1.45 WHIP, and 112 strikeouts in 134.2 innings pitched. The 24-year-old southpaw throws a nice 89-91 MPH fastball that looks even faster. Unfortunately, he hasn't quite mastered his secondary stuff and most scouts think he's destined for the pen. I may be fooling myself thinking he can start, but I still think it's possible. He will have a chance to earn a spot in the big league pen, but if he doesn't make the team, I have no intention of moving him to the pen in Milwaukee. SP Billy LeBeau (336th Overall) Acquired: Via Draft: 5th Round, 74th Overall (1930) Alma Mater: Boulder State Grizzlies Last Year Rank: New Another 5th Rounder from last year's draft, Billy LeBeau had four dominant starts in La Crosse before a promotion to San Jose. Bone chips in his elbow cut his season short, but he held his own. He was 3-5 with a 3.63 ERA (113 ERA+), 1.13 WHIP, and 46 strikeouts in 74.1 innings pitched. He boasts a three pitch arsenal, but he's got to work on turning them into big league caliber pitches. His fastball can graze 90, but he doesn't have much grip on his slider or change up. I think he's best suited for the pen, but for now, he'll get every chance to start. SP Joe King (354th Overall) Acquired: Via Trade with Philadelphia (1929) Drafted: 10th Round, 160th Overall by Philadelphia (1930) Alma Mater: Lubbock State Hawks Last Year Rank: 23rd Picked up along with a 2nd Round pick in exchange for Rabbit Forrest and Johnny Douglas, I had high hopes for King when I acquired him. Despite just two pitches, a fastball and curve, those pitches are more then good enough for him to start. He's got excellent movement and throws consistent strikes, but he hasn't quite showed consistency yet. In 28 starts with AA Mobile, the 25-year-old was 12-13 with a 4.21 ERA (106 ERA+), 1.52 WHIP, and 72 strikeouts in 220.1 innings pitched. He'll get a chance to work his way up and potentially debut, but I think his best days have already happened.