Bonifacio & J. Russell Traded to Atlanta for Victor Caratini

[UMFan83]

Seems ok I guess. Seems to have a high ceiling.

[Ding Dong Johnson]

Caratini and ???

[davell]

I expected a bit more, but it IS for Bonifacio and Russell.

[Guest]

nice peripherals.

[jersey cubs fan]

WHAT'S HIS CONTACT RATE????

[Guest]

Seems ok I guess. Seems to have a high ceiling.

 

he has an advanced approach, which is kind of a theme right now for us.

[ctcf]

JJ Cooper @jjcoop36

Very nice pickup for Cubs. Caratini is a solid catching prospect. Was the one position lacking among Cubs' position prospects.

[weis21]

Caratini is an enigma. He would profile well behind the plate and has the defensive chops to stick, but his arm is weak and would be exploited behind the plate at the highest level due to a long release and poor pop times. At third base, his arm could play at the fringe-average level, but his defensive chops at third are unrefined and don't project to get better due to a body that's maxed-out physically, hands that are underwhelming, and poor lateral agility.

 

All in all, Caratini projects to be a utility player who can play some third, some catcher, and possibly even some first base at the highest level. His bat will be his carrying tool through the minors, but his lack of a true defensive home will limit his impact at the highest level. If a team is willing to punt defense behind the plate (i.e. the running game), he has the ceiling of a second-division regular as his bat would profile well at the position. Things become more complicated if he's developed as a third baseman solely, however, as his bat won't be a profile fit at the hot corner. His ability to smash line drives all over the field, limit a pitcher's platoon advantage, and show a decent approach at the plate will make him valuable in a bench/utility role.

 

Future grades: Hit: 55, Power: 40, Baserunning/Speed: 35, Glove: 45, Arm: 45

 

http://www.baseballprospectus.com/prospects/eyewitness_bat.php?reportid=102

[Guest]

Better than Zagunis?

[ctcf]

JJ Cooper @jjcoop36

Victor Caratini was the Braves No. 6 prospect on Braves Top 10 in the Midseason Prospect Upate.

Edited July 31, 2014 by ctcf

[Guest]

WHAT'S HIS CONTACT RATE????

 

15% walk rate last season. 19% k rate

 

9% and 16% this season

Edited July 31, 2014 by Stannis

[SouthSideRyan]

Caratini and ???

 

Smokin' the reefer

[Ding Dong Johnson]

This caught my eye:

In total there are 195 users online

Most users ever online was 942 on Wed Oct 29, 2008 9:21 pm

 

942? Holy [expletive].

[Guest]

BA, before this season (8th in the Braves system, 6th midseason 2014):

 

8. Victor Caratini, 3b/c

 

Born: Aug. 17, 1993. B-T: B-R. Ht.: 6-0.

Wt.: 190. Drafted.: Miami Dade JC, 2013 (2nd round). Signed by: Buddy Hernandez.

 

 

 

Background: Caratini attended the Puerto Rico Baseball Academy before going to Southern, where he was ineligible as a freshman. He transferred to Miami Dade JC, played third base with some catcher mixed in, and helped guide the team to the Florida state junior-college tournament before becoming the 65th overall pick in the 2013 draft. After signing for $800,000, he continued to impress in pro ball and was ranked as the No. 3 prospect in the Rookie-level Appalachian League.

 

Scouting Report: Caratini is an advanced hitter with a line-drive swing, a gap-to-gap approach from both sides of the plate and an excellent feel for the strike zone. He stroked 25 extra-base hits at Rookie-level Danville and can drive the ball to the opposite field, but scouts are mixed regarding his power potential at higher levels. He’s a below-average runner who lacks quickness and agility at third base, which could lead to a full-time shift to catcher, a position he played at times at Miami Dade. Caratini has plus arm strength and enough quickness to handle the job behind the plate.

 

The Future: Realizing his plus arm strength as well as his limitations as an infielder, the Braves worked Caratini at catcher during instructional league and would love to see him develop there. Should he make the transition, he could open 2014 in extended spring training with a return trip to Danville.

[ConstableRabbit]

Okay, some on Twitter are saying we're getting cash; others, that we're sending cash. Gotta love the deadline.

[Guest]

Caratini is an enigma. He would profile well behind the plate and has the defensive chops to stick, but his arm is weak and would be exploited behind the plate at the highest level due to a long release and poor pop times. At third base, his arm could play at the fringe-average level, but his defensive chops at third are unrefined and don't project to get better due to a body that's maxed-out physically, hands that are underwhelming, and poor lateral agility.

 

All in all, Caratini projects to be a utility player who can play some third, some catcher, and possibly even some first base at the highest level. His bat will be his carrying tool through the minors, but his lack of a true defensive home will limit his impact at the highest level. If a team is willing to punt defense behind the plate (i.e. the running game), he has the ceiling of a second-division regular as his bat would profile well at the position. Things become more complicated if he's developed as a third baseman solely, however, as his bat won't be a profile fit at the hot corner. His ability to smash line drives all over the field, limit a pitcher's platoon advantage, and show a decent approach at the plate will make him valuable in a bench/utility role.

 

Future grades: Hit: 55, Power: 40, Baserunning/Speed: 35, Glove: 45, Arm: 45

 

http://www.baseballprospectus.com/prospects/eyewitness_bat.php?reportid=102

 

josh donaldson do-over

[ConstableRabbit]

BA, before this season (8th in the Braves system):

 

8. Victor Caratini, 3b/c

 

Born: Aug. 17, 1993. B-T: B-R. Ht.: 6-0.

Wt.: 190. Drafted.: Miami Dade JC, 2013 (2nd round). Signed by: Buddy Hernandez.

 

 

 

Background: Caratini attended the Puerto Rico Baseball Academy before going to Southern, where he was ineligible as a freshman. He transferred to Miami Dade JC, played third base with some catcher mixed in, and helped guide the team to the Florida state junior-college tournament before becoming the 65th overall pick in the 2013 draft. After signing for $800,000, he continued to impress in pro ball and was ranked as the No. 3 prospect in the Rookie-level Appalachian League.

 

Scouting Report: Caratini is an advanced hitter with a line-drive swing, a gap-to-gap approach from both sides of the plate and an excellent feel for the strike zone. He stroked 25 extra-base hits at Rookie-level Danville and can drive the ball to the opposite field, but scouts are mixed regarding his power potential at higher levels. He’s a below-average runner who lacks quickness and agility at third base, which could lead to a full-time shift to catcher, a position he played at times at Miami Dade. Caratini has plus arm strength and enough quickness to handle the job behind the plate.

 

The Future: Realizing his plus arm strength as well as his limitations as an infielder, the Braves worked Caratini at catcher during instructional league and would love to see him develop there. Should he make the transition, he could open 2014 in extended spring training with a return trip to Danville.

Lol, the report Weis posted said that his arm is weak. Guess it depends on when it was written...

[SouthSideRyan]

This caught my eye:

In total there are 195 users online

Most users ever online was 942 on Wed Oct 29, 2008 9:21 pm

 

942? Holy [expletive].

 

Think there were a lot of spambots

[Andy]

Okay, some on Twitter are saying we're getting cash; others, that we're sending cash. Gotta love the deadline.

Cubs official account says we are sending cash.

[Guest]

Caratini is an enigma. He would profile well behind the plate and has the defensive chops to stick, but his arm is weak and would be exploited behind the plate at the highest level due to a long release and poor pop times. At third base, his arm could play at the fringe-average level, but his defensive chops at third are unrefined and don't project to get better due to a body that's maxed-out physically, hands that are underwhelming, and poor lateral agility.

 

All in all, Caratini projects to be a utility player who can play some third, some catcher, and possibly even some first base at the highest level. His bat will be his carrying tool through the minors, but his lack of a true defensive home will limit his impact at the highest level. If a team is willing to punt defense behind the plate (i.e. the running game), he has the ceiling of a second-division regular as his bat would profile well at the position. Things become more complicated if he's developed as a third baseman solely, however, as his bat won't be a profile fit at the hot corner. His ability to smash line drives all over the field, limit a pitcher's platoon advantage, and show a decent approach at the plate will make him valuable in a bench/utility role.

 

Future grades: Hit: 55, Power: 40, Baserunning/Speed: 35, Glove: 45, Arm: 45

 

http://www.baseballprospectus.com/prospects/eyewitness_bat.php?reportid=102

 

josh donaldson do-over

 

yeah, is he is very similar to Donaldson, right down to the position versatility.

[jersey cubs fan]

BA, before this season (8th in the Braves system, 6th midseason 2014):

 

8. Victor Caratini, 3b/c

 

Born: Aug. 17, 1993. B-T: B-R. Ht.: 6-0.

Wt.: 190. Drafted.: Miami Dade JC, 2013 (2nd round). Signed by: Buddy Hernandez.

 

 

 

Background: Caratini attended the Puerto Rico Baseball Academy before going to Southern, where he was ineligible as a freshman. He transferred to Miami Dade JC, played third base with some catcher mixed in, and helped guide the team to the Florida state junior-college tournament before becoming the 65th overall pick in the 2013 draft. After signing for $800,000, he continued to impress in pro ball and was ranked as the No. 3 prospect in the Rookie-level Appalachian League.

 

Scouting Report: Caratini is an advanced hitter with a line-drive swing, a gap-to-gap approach from both sides of the plate and an excellent feel for the strike zone. He stroked 25 extra-base hits at Rookie-level Danville and can drive the ball to the opposite field, but scouts are mixed regarding his power potential at higher levels. He’s a below-average runner who lacks quickness and agility at third base, which could lead to a full-time shift to catcher, a position he played at times at Miami Dade. Caratini has plus arm strength and enough quickness to handle the job behind the plate.

The Future: Realizing his plus arm strength as well as his limitations as an infielder, the Braves worked Caratini at catcher during instructional league and would love to see him develop there. Should he make the transition, he could open 2014 in extended spring training with a return trip to Danville.

[weis21]

So BP says his arm is weak and a liability, BA calls it a plus.

[hawkeyecub]

BA says he has a plus arm, BP says his arm is weak. Okay.

[ConstableRabbit]

Is there an echo in here?

[weis21]

Lol, the report Weis posted said that his arm is weak. Guess it depends on when it was written...

 

The BP report I found was from May of this year. Hopefully it's wrong. *shrug*