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The disclaimer states:
Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each system and honors the players — regardless of age or prospect status — who had the best seasons in their organization.How did Luken Baker get the nod over Rangel Ravelo?
Ravelo posted a 133 wRC+ in Memphis.
Baker had a 123 wRC+ in Peoria (37 games). He had a 240 in Rookie ball, but that hardly counts as it was all of 8 games.
You can argue about the power of Baker all you want, but…
Ravelo had a .179 ISO and hit 13 HR in 347 AB (3.75%).
Baker had a .141 ISO and hit 4 HR in 163 AB (2.45%).How did Sosa get the nod over Edman?
Edman posted a 108 wRC+ at both Springfield and Memphis to go along with his 30 SB and co-MVP in the PCL Playoffs.
Sosa posted a 99 wRC+ in Springfield and an 88 in Memphis.
Jose to Minnesota seems logical.
After Joe Mauer retired, it looked logical…less so now that they’ve added CJ Cron.
Meanwhile the Cardinals still don’t have a backup catcher and there’s only 1 catcher on the entire 40-man roster which is full.
Yeah, but I would think the Cards could pass Meisinger through waivers once they add a 41st.
Re: Edman v Sosa v Urias
Sosa/Urias both have 40-man spots, but it’s also noteworthy that Edman will be Rule 5 eligible after the season, so he will require a spot next offseason. Edman also brings an element that the other two don’t. Sosa/Urias combined for 11 SB, Edman stole 30.
Comparing the splits (2018):
v. LHP
Edman: .331/.385/.438 (.823 OPS)
Sosa: .236/.284/.398 (.682 OPS)
Urias: .385/.437/.662 (1.098 OPS)v. RHP
Edman: .291/.344/.389 (.733 OPS)
Sosa: .281/.325/.426 (.751 OPS)
Urias: .278/.335/.478 (.812 OPS)Small sample size, but in ~125 PA v RHP in AAA, Urias posted a .632 OPS. He did damage v LHP/RHP in AA, but seemed to struggle against RHP in AAA. Again, small sample, so not necessarily indicative of anything.
