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Sorry for being late to the party. I’m at work so I can’t elaborate, but….
4. Arozarena
5. J. Fernandez
6. Rondon#71 – Austin Warner, lhp
#72 – Zach Prendergast, rhp
Misses bats. Age is a concern.#73 – Stefan Trosclair, 1b-2b
Multi-position player with power and some speed. He bears watching.#74 – Ian Oxnevad lhp
A lefthanded starter who’s still only 22 yo and ready for Springfield next year deserves to be in the top 75, possibly higher. At the least, he is a future candidate for a major league bullpen job.#75 – Bryan Dobzanski, rhp
Effective reliever in A ball. Ready for Springfield.#66 – Anthony Shew, rhp
#67 – Austin Warner, lhp
#68 -Kramer Robertson, ss
#69 – Bryce Denton, of
#70 – John Nogowski, 1b
#61 – Anthony Shew, rhp
#62 – Austin Warner, lhp
#63 -Kramer Robertson, ss
#64 – Nick Dunn, 2b
#65 – Bryce Denton, of
#56 – Anthony Shew, rhp
#57 – Yariel Gonzalez, inf-of
#58 – Angel Rondon, rhp
#59 – Jeremy Martinez, c
#60 – Austin Warner, lhp
#51 – Jake Dahlberg, lhp
#52 – Anthony Shew, rhp
#53 – Chris Ellis, rhp
#54 – Austin Warner, lhp
#55 – Yariel Gonzalez, inf-of
Thanks Puggsley. But “Robert” and “Bob” are one and the same. That gives me an idea, though. If I had multiple handles I could get my favorites picked earlier. Too late for that now. Ha Ha.
#46 – Jake Dahlberg, lhp
Cardinal Nation’s State College 2018 Pitcher of the Year started 15 games on two Class A levels and gave up only 2 home runs in 97 innings. His K/BB ratio was 4.05. A collegiate lefthander, he is old at 24. He specializes in hitting his location and mixing up his pitches. If he can continue to be a starter, he could end up being a valuable guy. Even as a future reliever, he has value. His 2018 stats force you to take note.#47 – Anthony Shew, rhp
From the article naming him Springfield Starting Pitcher of the Year: “Armed with a five-pitch mix, Shew throws a sinker, changeup, curveball, slider and cutter. His fastball/change combination has always been his bread-and-butter, but an area of emphasis was placed on refining his other secondary pitches this season.”#48 – Chris Ellis, rhp
Actually had very good numbers at Memphis. Anxious to see him in Spring Training.#49 – Austin Warner, lhp
From independent league to AAA in two seasons! And a lefty. He is already a success story.#50 – Julio Rodriguez, c
Good arm and defense. Not overwhelmed at any level he’s progressed to.#41 – Jake Dahlberg, lhp
An exciting prospect on the upswing.#42 – Connor Jones, rhp
#43 – Scott Hurst, of
#44 – Chris Ellis, rhp
Forgotten man as the “other” guy in the Gant trade. He could still help us in the future.#45 – Anthony Shew, rhp
Past articles have touted his arsenal of 4-5 pitches and his toughness. He is getting up in age, but should reach Memphis sometime next season with an outside shot at the bigs.#36 – Giavonny Gallegos, rhp
#37 – Connor Jones, rhp
#38 – Junior Fernandez, rhp
#39 – Jake Dahlberg, lhp
#40 – Scott Hurst, of
31. Geovanny Gallegos rhp
I never planned on being a Gallegos apologist, but here I am. He has 32 total major league innings with 34 strikeouts and a 1.26 WHIP.32. Conner Capel of
He was a Top 10 prospect for Cleveland. If he can regain his power stroke, he can be for us too.33. Junior Fernandez, p
Injuries have hurt his development and forced him to the bullpen. A healthy year might put him in contention for a spot in the Cardinal pen. He has the fastball and the
make-up to be a closer if his health allows.34. Johan Oviedo, p
The 6 foot 6 inch righthander was signed out of Cuba for $2,000,000. He is a strikeout pitcher with questionable control, but at only 20 years old, he still has time to develop into
what the Cardinals envisioned. Next year should let us know what we have in him.35. Steven Gingery, p
The lefthander’s change-up was called the best for a college pitcher in the 2018 draft. If he’s healthy in 2019, he should springboard into our Top 15.To Robert Reed:
(and everyone)What I like about Gallegos:
(1) He has actually climbed the ladder to reach the majors. He has accomplished what a lot of these other guys never will.
(2) i have seen him with my own eyes (albeit on TV). He has a good fastball and decent breaking ball which is what most relievers need to have success. AND he has shown them against major league batters with some success.
(3) Since coming to the Cardinals, he has totally dominated AAA statwise. Many of these guys y’all are naming didn’t even successfully navigate the level they were this year. Like Conner Greene. Almost the same number of walks as strikeouts at the two highest levels of the minors. He can’t throw strikes.
I am 60 years old and have been following the Cardinals for 50 of those years. For most of those 50 years, I have followed the farm system. I saw Andy Van Slyke at Gastonia NC. I saw Scott Rolen (as a Spartanburg Phillie). I saw John Mabry in 1991(?) with Savannah. I looked him up in Baseball America and he was not considered a prospect. I thought he was. I also thought Aaron Holbert and Allen Watson were good prospects. They turned out not to be. Look at Adam Ottavino. He went from top prospect to trash, and then to a valuable major league pitcher.
Everyone has their own way of ranking talent. I don’t have access to a Cardinal affiliate any more to personally scout these guys. I rely on TV, online video, and statistics. I consider where they were drafted, and how much bonus they received. But I also give weight to success at each level.
In summary, I believe that Gallegos has a very good chance be a viable major league reliever. He is on the doorstep of it right now. If not for us, for somebody. As crowded as our 40 man roster is this fall, he might be outrighted. I recognize that. But if he is, I will follow him where he lands and fully expect him to contribute to that team. if a guy like Gallegos can’t break our Top 30 prospects, then we must have a heck of a farm system.
#26 – Gallegos
I guess I’m the only one pushing this guy this high, but he is at least a known quantity. We know he can pitch in the majors because he’s done it.#27 – Edmundo Sosa (again)
#28 – Seth Elledge (again)
#29 – Connor Capel (again)
#30 – Patrick Wisdom
He’s already accomplished more than some of the guys being mentioned ever will. He’s now a bonafide major leaguer even though he’ll probably be playing for someone else next year. I think he deserves to be ranked. JMO21. Geovanny Gallegos
Old for a prospect at 27, but spent time in the Mexican League and on the DL with Tommy John surgery. He throws mid 90s fastball with a good curveball. He has been a true strikeout artist in the minors and looked decent in a late call-up. I value these type of players because they are a surer bet than short-season guys with years still to develop.22. Edmundo Sosa
A late stop in St. Louis caps an okay year. Slick fielder with a chance to become a valuable utility guy in the majors.23. Evan Mendoza
A college guy moving rapidly through the system. Should return to Springfield after an okay stint there this year. Needs his offense to catch up with his defense.24. Seth Elledge
Got knocked around a little in his first AA action, but K/BB ratio was promising.25. Conner Capel
The good: only 21 years old and left-handed. The bad: has yet to show the speed and power he showed in the Indian organization.#16 Adolis Garcia. Athletic…good power…good arm. Don’t punish him for his late start as a professional.
#17 Tommy Edman Switch hitter, good defense at multiple positions, hits for average. Maybe another Daniel Descalso (or better.)
#18 Giovanny Gallegos Mid 90s fastball and a good curve. Success in limited major league action. Lights out at Memphis. A good spring may land him a permanent job in the bullpen.
#19 Evan Kruczynski Big lefthander stands 6-5. Has not failed at any level and did his best work at AA, his highest level yet. Throws strikes with good control.
#20 Luken Baker Our scouts liked him. I want to see more. I put him herer mainly because of his draft position.
I, for one, would not ignore your view, Nigel T. The more views the better. Especially if you have seen the guy pitch in person. But Dennis Dove is certainly a jarring name from the past that makes me say, “Please say it’s not so!”
8. Malcom Nunez The next Pujols as a hitter? We can dream, can’t we?
Added: Normally, I would agree with you, stlcard25. You make great points. But after seeing video of him, I guess I got one of those middle school crushes. I just can’t fight it. Lol
9. Daniel Poncedeleon I’m so glad some of y’all have already brought him up. I was afraid he might be overlooked because of his age. But his major league numbers prove his prospect status. He has a real shot at a spot in the rotation next year, and in my mind, that’s a Top Ten prospect.
10. Ryan Helsley I considered Lane Thomas and Adolis Garcia here, but went with Helsley based on his whole body of work. Hopefully, he can get a full season next year and see some time in the bigs.
I was prepared to take Kelly here. But Pugsleys comment changed my mind. Head to head, every GM would prefer Nunez over Kelly. That’s probably true.
Therefore, I take Nunez at #7.
I think Kelly is one of those kind of hitters (like most hitters) that need to get consistent at-bats to best show what he can do offensively. I still think he can be a .260 hitter in the majors with 12-16 home runs a year and plus defense.
Unfortunately, it probably won’t be with the Cardinals. And, also unfortunately, we will most likely not be able to get full value for him in a trade.