It is that time of the year again. Well, it is actually quite a bit earlier than last year (Came out in early December). This is probably my favorite time of the year. I will list five prospects per day through Friday and have a chat on Friday afternoon to address any questions that are left over from week.
25. Amir Garrett – LHP – 18 years old – Has not made his debut
Background: 2011 Draft – 24th round
The Good: Great athlete with above average fastball velocity despite very little pitching experience and coaching.
Needs to work on: Just about everything in his game is very raw and his college basketball commitment to St. Johns will likely keep him raw for a while.
24. Sean Buckley – 3B – 21 years old – Rookie Ball
Background: 2011 Draft – 6th round
The Good: He has above average power that transitioned very well to wooden bats in his first season.
Needs to work on: He struck out in 28.3% of his plate appearances.
23. Tucker Barnhart – C – 20 years old – Low A
Background: 2010 Draft – 10th round
The Good: A well above average defensive catcher with good tools across the board behind the plate.
Needs to work on: Improving his strength as he does not hit for much power.
22. Donald Lutz – 1B – 22 years old – Low A
Background: NDFA – July 2007
The Good: Above average to plus power could be in the future for him.
Needs to work on: His plate discipline in the second half was much stronger than the first half, but could use plenty of improvements.
21. Ryan LaMarre – CF – 22 years old – High A
Background: 2010 Draft – 2nd round
The Good: Plus defense and speed help him get the most value on the base paths and with the glove.
Needs to work on: Power is the weak point in LaMarre’s game that needs the most work.
I will be on the road on my way back to Cincinnati all day, but I will answer questions when I get back in the evening.