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20. JC Sulbaran – RHP – 21 years old – High A
Background: 2008 Draft – 30th round
The Good: Has three good pitches with a fastball, curveball and change up.
Needs to work on: While he improved his control in 2011, it could still use some refinement.
19. Tony Cingrani – LHP – 21 years old – Rookie Ball
Background: 2011 Draft – 3rd round
The Good: Plus fastball and a plus change up.
Needs to work on: Improving his breaking ball which will help keep him as a starting pitcher.
18. David Vidal – 3B – 21 years old – Low A
Background: 2010 Draft – 8th round
The Good: Strong bat and very good defense.
Needs to work on: Plate discipline was a bit of a concern in 2011.
17. Kyle Lotzkar – RHP – 21 years old – Low A
Background: 2007 Draft – Supplemental 1st round
The Good: Has above average stuff across the board.
Needs to work on: Staying healthy and building up his innings. He threw 66.2 innings in 2011, which is 50% more than he has ever had in a season before.
16. Gabriel Rosa – 3B – 18 years old – Rookie Ball
Background: 2011 Draft – 2nd round
The Good: Has good offensive tools, including above average raw power.
Needs to work on: As an 18 year old, he needs to improve just about every aspect of his game. His plate discipline was not good in 2011 and he is working on sticking at 3B.