BA MWL Top 20

[Outshined_One]

Donald Veal came in at #9 and was the only Chief listed.

 

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[CoolHandLuke]

Q: Mike from Richmond, VA asks:

Did Scott Taylor get any consideration for the Top 20? 28 walks and a 3.38 ERA in 140 Ip for a 19 year old seems pretty good.

A:

 

Jim Callis: I'll probably repeat this a few times, but in a 14-team league (most leagues are 8-12 clubs), it's hard to make the Top 20. Taylor wasn't in my group that just missed the Top 20, but he did get mentioned. Has some life on his fastball, touches 93 on occasion, some consistency with his breaking ball. He has a shot, but he's not a Top 20 guy yet.

Q: Justin from Nashville, TN asks:

Cubs RHP Mitch Atkins quietly had a strong year for Peoria (13-4, 2.51 ERA). Did he get any support for the Top 20? Also what kind of stuff does he have? Thanks!

A:

 

Jim Callis: Less of a Top 20 guy than Scott Taylor, but Atkins did get a little mention. He throws strikes with an 88-92 mph fastball (that has life) and average secondary pitches.

[CoolHandLuke]

Callis said that Ed Campusano was in the group that just missed the cut.

[ChiCubsFan]

Scouting report from BA on Veal

A second-round pick in 2005, Veal already has passed first-rounder Mark Pawelek as the top pitching prospect in the Cubs system. He continued to deal after a promotion to high Class A and led all full-season starters with a .175 opponent average between the two stops.

 

Veal has a strong 6-foot-4, 215-pound frame, a volatile fastball clocked at 91-94 mph and a promising changeup. But he doesn't repeat his mechanics with much consistency, and at times he had to drop into the high 80s to throw strikes.

 

His delivery may make it difficult to develop a reliable breaking ball, and he's still trying to decide whether to throw a slow version for strikes or a harder version as a chase pitch. He throws the two breakers with two different motions, which doesn't help his cause.

[ChiCubsFan]

List of top 10 from BA 5 years ago

1. *Adrian Gonzalez, 1b, Kane County (Marlins)

 

2. *Justin Morneau, 1b, Quad City (Twins)

 

3. *Wily Mo Pena, of, Dayton (Reds)

 

4. *Clint Nageotte, rhp, Wisconsin (Mariners)

 

5. *Chris Narveson, lhp, Peoria (Cardinals)

 

6. Garett Gentry, c, Michigan (Astros)

 

7. *Jamal Strong, of, Wisconsin (Mariners)

 

8. *Chris Burke, ss, Michigan (Astros)

 

9. *Miguel Cabrera, ss, Kane County (Marlins)

 

10. *Grady Sizemore, of, Clinton (Expos)

 

*Has played in major leagues

 

Wouldn't mind if this year's number 9 (Veal) turned out to be the same quality major leaguer as number 9 five years ago.

[imb]

i really like Veal's numbers, but I just dont have a good feeling about him.

[WrigleyField 22]

i really like Veal's numbers, but I just dont have a good feeling about him.

 

He plays for the Cubs, I don't blame you.

[Guest]

List of top 10 from BA 5 years ago

1. *Adrian Gonzalez, 1b, Kane County (Marlins)

 

2. *Justin Morneau, 1b, Quad City (Twins)

 

3. *Wily Mo Pena, of, Dayton (Reds)

 

4. *Clint Nageotte, rhp, Wisconsin (Mariners)

 

5. *Chris Narveson, lhp, Peoria (Cardinals)

 

6. Garett Gentry, c, Michigan (Astros)

 

7. *Jamal Strong, of, Wisconsin (Mariners)

 

8. *Chris Burke, ss, Michigan (Astros)

 

9. *Miguel Cabrera, ss, Kane County (Marlins)

 

10. *Grady Sizemore, of, Clinton (Expos)

 

*Has played in major leagues

 

Wouldn't mind if this year's number 9 (Veal) turned out to be the same quality major leaguer as number 9 five years ago.

Heck, I wouldn't mind if he turned out as good as #10

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Bruce over Maybin? Wow.

 

Didn't like to hear that Veal is having problems repeating his mechanics (just like Pawelek).

[UK1679666180]

I'm not surprised about Bruce over Maybin, Maybin has a higher ceiling but has bigger holes in his game as Bruce is more likely to reach his ceiling at this stage.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

They're pretty close - I guess I'm surprised BA would rate Bruce over Maybin.

[UK1679666180]

Baisley's ranking is the real shocker, he's way too low. I would put Jeff 10th.