Stetson Allie, 1B, Pirates (Rookie-level GCL Pirates): 2-for-5, 4 RBI, 2 K. Ex-power pitching prospect has shown plenty of raw power but inability to tap into it. .217/.321/.350 in 40 games with 48 Ks.
Tyler Austin, OF, Yankees (High-A Tampa): 3-for-4, 2B, R, RBI, 2 SB. Is hitting in Florida State League, but power has yet to show; .329/.394/.459 in 22 games.
Javier Baez, SS, Cubs (High-A Daytona): 3-for-4, 2B, HR (1), 2 R
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Your comment about Yelich's improvement makes me wonder whether teams consider lineup order as part of a prospect's development. Hitting in front of say Mike Stanton must be pretty nice as hitting behind Billy Hamilton is probably really annoying. Do teams consider that, given that on a any minor league roster there are likely only 2-3 potential major leaguers, can they?
1) How can we evaluate whether Gyorko's performance is a PCL mirage?
2) For prospects moving from hitting-friendly stadiums and leagues (PCL for example) to the opposite (Petco Park), is there a risk they develop bad habits (becoming pull-happy for example)? How do organizations work with young hitters to avoid those traps?
How excited should I be about Russell? I haven't seen him on any lists so while I've seen positive reviews, I don't have a good sense of where he really stands. Or is the fact that he doesn't make prospect lists mean I should tone it down?
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Your comment about Yelich's improvement makes me wonder whether teams consider lineup order as part of a prospect's development. Hitting in front of say Mike Stanton must be pretty nice as hitting behind Billy Hamilton is probably really annoying. Do teams consider that, given that on a any minor league roster there are likely only 2-3 potential major leaguers, can they?