Busted prospects

[cbbryan]

Ok, seriously this time:

 

http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com/nl/chicubs/Gahill.jpg

 

Spiderman himself, Glenallen Hill. He, like Roosevelt Brown never turned into exactly what they were advertised. Although Hill hung around alot longer.

[TruffleShuffle]

Bruce Ruffin

[cbbryan]

Mike Greenwell

 

Greenwell actually had a decent career until he decided to be a race car driver.

The guy finished at .303/.368/.463. Green monster-aided he might have been, but the guy was no bust.

 

I have quite a few Mike Harkeys and Ty Griffins amongst my old time collection (currently residing in my dad's attic); but for colossal busts, I don't don't think you get much bigger than Shawn Abner.

 

ah, very nice one there.

 

Brien Taylor.

 

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h230/cbbryan1/f1_1_sbl.jpg

 

Such a shame.............. Anyone want to fight? He now works for his father as a brick mason.

[Abe Frohman]

The Giants had a catcher in the late 80s early 90s. I cant remember his name but he was supposed to be real good. Never made it.

 

Steve Decker - good call.

 

May I add Doug Dascenzo? Sorry if Germans.

 

Would Eric Anthony count? I think so.

[cbbryan]

The up and comers for the Mets:

 

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h230/cbbryan1/012063.jpg

 

Bill Pulsipher

 

 

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h230/cbbryan1/010036.jpg

 

Paul Wilson

 

 

 

 

Jason Isringhausen has made his career as a closer, but was touted as a great starter. Wilson's still around, but he's not what he was touted either.

[d_money]

Mike Caruso

[chopsx9]

Anyone remeber Jose Deleon

 

and a special mention of Chris Pittaro for Sparky Anderson fans.

[UK1679666180]

How much of a bust can a player be if they made it to the majors? I'm going to be at a Low-A game tonight and I'll be pleased if I see more than 4 players that'll make it to the majors combined from the teams.

[CUBZ99]

Gregg Jefferies

[Andy]

How much of a bust can a player be if they made it to the majors? I'm going to be at a Low-A game tonight and I'll be pleased if I see more than 4 players that'll make it to the majors combined from the teams.

Well, we're talking about guys that were hyped enough that they probably would be fast-tracked to the majors in many cases.

[FergieJ31]

another college star (to whom baylor once compared cpatt, but cpatt has much less plate discipline):

 

oddibe mcdowell

[Derwood]

I can't believe it took 7 pages to get to Pulsipher and Wilson.

 

Juan (or was it Jose) Guzman? The one who was always injured for us.

[RationalSoxFan]

Ben Davis

[Derwood]

did anyone mention Travis Lee?

[BigbadB]

did anyone mention Travis Lee?

I thought about it. He was definitely hyped and really never deserved a starting job in MLB.

 

I'm enjoying this list. It's probably not fair to list guys who never made it because of injuries, however.

 

How about........

 

Joe Charboneau

 

 

I win! Although Ben McDonald is pretty good competition.

[TruffleShuffle]

Josh Hamilton

[TB_11]

Nick Johnson

Jon Rauch

Kurt Ainsworth

Denny Neagle

 

and I'm surprised this one hasn't been said (or I missed it): Juan Cruz.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Nick Johnson? Of the .390 career OBP and .422 OBP this year?

[jmajew]

Jeremi Gonzalez, Oliver Perez...

 

Have you notice no one has mentioned Corey Patterson as a bust. Is he one?

[Derwood]

Josh Hamilton

 

he's back!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

at Hudson Valley of the NYPL

[cbbryan]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h230/cbbryan1/images.jpg

 

Pokey Reese anyone?

[cbbryan]

http://www.martyspsagradedcards.com/66063.jpg

 

Oh, nevermind, he changed his name!

 

Joey actually was a pretty damn good ballplayer!

 

Link

 

Yeah, I always thought Joey was a funny name for him. Just didn't fit. If it weren't for injury he would have put up alot more numbers.

[cbbryan]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h230/cbbryan1/brad_komminsk_autograph.jpg

 

Brad Komminsk anyone?

[TB_11]

Nick Johnson? Of the .390 career OBP and .422 OBP this year?

 

D'oh. I meant to say Drew Henson. Nick Johnson was the well-touted 1B from the Yankees farm system that has panned out well the last couple of years.

 

Mike Caruso

Mike Sirotka

Carlos Pena

Matt Anderson

Sean Burroughs

Herbert Perry

[Caryatid]

The 1989 first round, aside from Frank Thomas.

 

1 Ben McDonald RHP Orioles Louisiana State U

2 Tyler Houston C Braves Las Vegas, NV

3 Roger Salkeld RHP Mariners Saugus, CA

4 Jeff Jackson OF Phillies Chicago, IL

5 Donald Harris OF Rangers Texas Tech

6 Paul Coleman OF Cardinals Frankston, TX

7 Frank Thomas 1B White Sox Auburn U

8 Earl Cunningham OF Cubs Lancaster, SC

9 Kyle Abbot LHP Angels Long Beach State U

10 *Charles Johnson C Expos Fort Pierce, FL

11 *Calvin Murray 3B Indians Dallas, TX

12 Jeff Juden RHP Astros Salem, MA

13 Brent Mayne C Royals Cal State Fullerton

14 Steve Hosey OF Giants Fresno State U

15 Kiki Jones RHP Dodgers Tampa, FL

16 Greg Blosser OF Red Sox Sarasota, FL

17 Cal Eldred RHP Brewers U of Iowa

18 Willie Greene SS Pirates Gray, GA

19 Eddie Zosky SS Blue Jays Fresno State U

20 Scott Bryant

21 Greg Gohr RHP Tigers Santa Clara U

22 Tom Goodwin OF Dodgers Frenso State U

23 Maurice Vaughn 1B Red Sox Seton Hall U

24 Alan Zinter C Mets U of Arizona

25 Chuck Knoblauch SS Twins Texas A&M

26 *Scott Burrell RHP Mariners Hamden, CT