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January 16, 2013

Prospects Will Break Your Heart

Milwaukee Brewers Top 10 Prospects

State of the Farm: “There is a place. Where I can go. When I feel low. When I feel blue. And it's my mind. And there's no time when I'm alone.”

Prospect rankings primer

The Top Ten

1. Wily Peralta
Position: RHP
DOB: 05/08/1989
Height/Weight: 6’2’’ 240 lbs.
Bats/Throws: R/R
Drafted/Acquired: International free agent, 2005, Dominican Republic
2012 Stats: 4.66 ERA (146.2 IP, 154 H, 143 K, 78 BB) at Triple-A Nashville; 2.48 ERA (29 IP, 24 H, 23 K, 11 BB) at major-league level
The Tools: 7+ FB; 6 SL

What Happened in 2012: After a solid Triple-A campaign, Peralta made five major-league starts and positioned himself for a more substantial role at that level in 2013.

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Jason

We often hear that HS pitchers lose some velocity and stuff in their first pro season and despite their more mature development it makes sense for college pitchers to have the same thing happen. But even with that background was Jungmann's drop in stuff unusually steep for a 1st C P and does that say anything about the likelihood that it bounces back some?

Jan 16, 2013 07:48 AM

rating: 1

Soggy Burrito

What fascinates me about Peralta is that he's shown pretty extreme groundball tendencies, especially for a guy throwing 95-97 with below average command. I was always under the (overly simplified) impression that this type of pitcher ends up pitching too much up in the zone and racking up flyballs and Ks as a result. Peralta seems to be the exact opposite of that so far.

Jan 16, 2013 08:05 AM

rating: 0

rookie319s

I have seen Tyrone Taylor's birthday several places as Jan. 22, 1994. If true, how much does that change your opinion of him?

Jan 16, 2013 08:28 AM

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Mark Anderson

BP staff

Wouldn't change it a whole lot for me. The up the middle profile and overall athleticism are still very tantalizing, whether he's 18 or 19 this season.

Jan 16, 2013 16:11 PM

BobcatBaseball

What do you think of Mark Rogers? Is his prospect time up? He's always been hurt but still has the stuff to be in a rotation

Jan 16, 2013 08:39 AM

rating: 0

Mark Anderson

BP staff

It's not technically up given his service time, but at some point you just have to be on the field. I still think he can pitch in the big leagues, maybe in a more limited role out of the bullpen, or maybe as an oft-injured starter, but I think he'll be around for a while.

Jan 16, 2013 16:12 PM

RFKRFK

And speaking of not-exactly-a-prospect types (NEAPs?), what do you think of Mike Fiers? Is his 2012 the real deal?

Jan 16, 2013 09:02 AM

rating: 1

smocon

No

See also: Josh Collmenter

Jan 16, 2013 12:59 PM

rating: 2

Scooter1027

Josh Collmenter, 2011 : 5.83 K/9, .255 BABIP, 4.18 xFIP
Mike Fiers, 2012: 9.52 K/9, .319 BABIP, 3.47 xFIP

Not a great comparison other than an over-the-top delivery. Fiers may or may not be "for real", but he's missed bats his entire career despite his modest fastball

Jan 16, 2013 22:07 PM

rating: 2

fflakes41

You write "meaty and hard to lift" under Wily Peralta's strengths. Is this a product of his #want?

Jan 16, 2013 09:05 AM

rating: -2

asstarr1

"Meaty and hard to lift" I thought Jason was scouting my old girlfriends.

Jan 18, 2013 11:23 AM

rating: 2

carlbrownson

I would find the tools grades more helpful if the bad grades were listed as well. I've never, I think, seen a grade below 5 or potential 5. If someone has 20 speed or a 40 curveball or a 30 hit tool, lising it would give a more complete picture.

Jan 16, 2013 09:06 AM

rating: 6

NYYanks826

To be able to even call this system "average" is an indictment to the developmental staff. This system was TERRIBLE a couple of years ago.

Jan 16, 2013 10:14 AM

rating: 0

smocon

Not as tarrible as it once was, but to call it average would be like putting lipstick on a pig.

Jan 16, 2013 13:00 PM

rating: 0

delatopia

Whither Jed Bradley? Kind of damning when you can't get a mention anywhere in this whole writeup.

Jan 16, 2013 10:33 AM

rating: 2

Mark Anderson

BP staff

Bradley's mechanics were a mess this year and the results spoke to that. I still consider him a prospect and someone worth watching, but the questions continue to pile up around him. He very well could be back in the Top 10 next year but I was in agreement with Jason's decision to exclude him this year.

Jan 16, 2013 16:14 PM

Jason Parks

BP staff

Sorry for the delayed response. I appreciate the questions and comments. I'm in the DR and have been away from the computer.

Jan 16, 2013 12:37 PM

apfeffer

What does "plays catch" mean, and why is it a good thing for a pitcher?

Jan 16, 2013 16:32 PM

rating: 0

Mark Anderson

BP staff

At the risk of speaking for Jason, he's saying it looks easy when he throws, like he's just playing catch.

Jan 16, 2013 16:41 PM

tbaum14

Jason,
I believe Ariel Pena was apart of the Angels top 11 last year and made an appearance in the Futures Game, although it didn't go well. Is his absence from this list due to Milwaukee's farm being better or did he decline over the last year?

Jan 16, 2013 18:00 PM

rating: 1

TheArtfulDodger

How come Haniger checks in at 8 on the prospect list but behind #s 9 and 10 on the under 25?

Jan 17, 2013 09:51 AM

rating: 0

Mark Anderson

BP staff

That's just a miscommunication between Jason and I over a late change to the list. I'll work to get that corrected.

Jan 17, 2013 11:05 AM

Ben Lindbergh

BP staff

Fixed.

Jan 17, 2013 11:14 AM

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