Felipe M
The following is a review of a list that was compiled way back in March of 2012. "2012 Outlooks" are based on a summation of scouting reports (entering the 2012 MLB season) of each player condensed into a sentence or two for easier reading.
95. Jurickson Profar--SS--Texas Rangers
- 2012 Outlook: "Great strike zone recognition, but a couple of years away."
- 2012 Achievements: Played 9 games for the Texas Rangers; #1 Prospect in Texas League along with being named Best Defensive SS in TL.
- Conclusion: His great approach at the plate was evident in 2012 along with a high contact rate. Has shown capable skills when it comes to getting on base. Once he gets on base, he can be a major threat on the basepaths. He may need to spend more time at the gym and try to bulk up a little, but Profar is on the right path to becoming a Major League regular.
94. Jonathan Schoop--2B--Baltimore Orioles
- 2012 Outlook: "Decent pop, but long-term player."
- 2012 Achievements: Added to the Orioles' 40 man roster; Played in Arizona Fall League where he posted stats of .270/.446/.429 and showed good approach at the plate; #14 Prospect in Eastern League; Best Power Hitter and Infield Arm in Orioles' system
- Conclusion: At 21, Schoop has a lot of growing up to do. Since moving up from Rookie Ball, he has shown unimpressive power numbers and posted a pedestrian OBP%, while showing a mediocre approach at the plate. On top of that, the O's are not sure what position he should ultimately play (has seen action at 2B, SS, 3B, and even LF). Despite all of his deficiencies, scouts are still fascinated by his potential and still believe that Schoop's power potential will eventually come to fruition.
93. Xander Bogaerts--SS--Boston Red Sox
- 2012 Outlook: "Power for SS, but at 19, he's still years away."
- 2012 Achievements: Red Sox announced that Bogaerts will join team in 2013 Spring Training; #1 Prospect, Best Power Hitter, and Best Athlete in Red Sox farm system; #2 Best Prospect in Carolina League.
- Conclusion: OPS keeps increasing as he moves up in class, justifying reports of his immense power potential. He is tall, but lanky so body is not fully developed. His approach at the plate is a small flaw. Despite the Red Sox inviting him to Spring Training, they have been adamant in moving Bogaerts very slowly through their system so he remains a long-term project.
- 2012 Outlook: "Impressed in [2011] Arizona Fall League, but still needs to work on contact skills."
- 2012 Achievements: Appeared in 16 games for the Rangers; #4 Best Prospect in Texas League as well as the league's Best Power Prospect
- Conclusion: Despite being called up, Olt did very little to impress anybody while with the Rangers. He had a decent 2012 in the Minors, boasting a BB:K of .603 and displaying the power that has scouts chirping. He also played in Dominican League with mediocre results (.256 batting average). However, probably the biggest news of the off season was probably the Rangers' interest in acquiring Justin Upton from the Diamonbacks. Rumors had Olt being traded to Atltanta for #96 ranked prospect, Andrelton Simmons and in turn, trade Simmons to D'backs for Upton. Then again, if Arizona wanted Simmons, they would rather just trade for him straight up, no? Either way, look for Olt to continue to spend a majority of his time in the Minors next season.
91. Delino DeShields Jr.--2B--Houston Astros
- 2012 Outlook: "Very fast, but at 19, long-term prospect."
- 2012 Achievements: #6 Prospect along with being the Houston Astros' Fastest Baserunner; #12 South Atlantic League's Best Prospect as well as being the league's Fastest and Best Baserunner.
- Conclusion: DeShields reminds me of Dee Gordon as both players' have above-average speed. Father was former big leaguer, Delino DeShields so pedigree is there. Young Delino also showed a lot more patience at the plate in 2012. He will probably not hit for power, but can certainly get on base. Baseball America predicts that he will have to eventually move to centerfield. Wherever he plays, the Astros look to have their leadoff hitter of the future in their system.
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