This time, we’re going to explore some interesting guys, quite a few of them have plus tools at many of those positions that we look forward to in the future. However, many still have issues, which is why they are ranked this far back. Let’s look at the mostly toolsy guys this time around:

 

60. OF Champ Stuart

Ht: 6’0″  Wt: 175 Level: A+ B/T: R/R  Age: 10/11/1993 (23) Age Dif: -0.6

Statistics: 97 G, 382 PA, 330 AB, 58 H, 8 2B, 1 3B, 4 HR, 21 SB, 3 CS, 40 BB, 140 K,   .176/.271/.242

Profile: The Bahamian 6th rounder out of the 2013 draft, Stuart has speed, game changing 80-grade speed. However, he cannot hit at all, nor does he have plate discipline or ability to hit for contact to put himself on base. In addition, there is average-teen power in that bat if he can tap into some contact. No matter what, speed like his is a powerful asset, but until he cuts down on that 37% strikeout rate and hits for a decent average, we may never really see it. We’ll see him have another crack at St. Lucie this year, hopefully                                                                                              with some improvement.

 

59. Ivan Wilson 

Ht: 6’3″  Wt: 220  Level: Rookie Gulf Coast & Kingsport B/T: R/R  Age: 5/26/1995 (20) Age Dif: -.03

Statistics: 54 G, 212 PA, 181 AB, 45 H, 12 2B, 3B, 3 HR, 9 SB, 5 CS, 23 BB, 73 K, .249/.346/.376

Profile: A 3rd round pick out of high school in 2013, Ivan Wilson has as many tools as anyone in this system. Loaded with plus power, he had it on display for Kingsport with 11 home runs in 58 games. However, he struck out at a 46% clip that year. This year we saw an improvement in his contact rate, clipping his strikeout rate by 12 %, however the power went away, and he still had not left rookie ball.

A capable defender, he has an excellent arm, as well as speed, and the ability to field. He has 4 out of the 5 tools, and if we can get the 5th one contact to work out, you’re looking at a very special player. Hopefully this time we see him in Brooklyn or Columbia.

 

58. Vicente Lupo

Ht: 6’0″  Wt: 180  Level: A  B/T: R/R   Age: 11/27/1993 (22) Age Dif: -0.5

Statistics: 93 G, 335 PA, 286 AB, 61 H, 18 2B, 3 3B, 8 HR, 32 BB, 133 K, .213/.304/.381

Profile: All you can say about Lupo is that he has power, power, and more power. At 18, he set the record for OPS in the Dominican Summer League with 1.108. He’s a left field profile with a ton of pow, but not enough contact. In fact, his contact issues (K% of 40) aren’t good at all, but with that power, you hope for a rebound next year when he repeats in Columbia.

 

57. OF Ricardo Cespedes

Ht: 6’1″  Wt:  160 Level: Rookie GCL  B/T: L/L  Age: 8/24/1997 (18)  Age Dif: -2.4

Statistics: 44 G, 185 PA, 165 AB, 37 H, 3 2B, 2 3B, 7 SB, 3 CS, 13 BB, 29 K, .224/.282/.267

Profile: Signed on August 24, 2013 (his 16th birthday) for 725k out of the Dominican Republic, Cespedes was their top signing of the period. While he has not performed up to par, the young outfielder features a decent line-drive stroke and a steady approach with a frame that can add some pop. He has above-average speed and a decent arm, and there is some hope he can stick in center field. You will likely see him appear in Kingsport, or if the Mets are daring, Brooklyn.

 

56. RHP Corey Oswalt

Ht: 6’4″  Wt: 200  Level: A  B/T: R/R  Age: 9/3/1993 (22)  Age Dif: -1.0

Statistics: 23 G, 128.2 IP, 3.36 ERA, 153 H, 21 BB, 99 K, .299 BAA

Profile: No relation to Roy. Another projectable pitcher from the 2012 draft, Corey Oswalt was selected in the 7th round out of high school. The righty with an 88-92 mile per hour fastball has been average so far with a bit more in the tank, but has had iffy command that has led to giving up too many hits, and not striking out many. As well, his curve and changeup are okay, and project to get better with time. If they don’t I could see a solid middle relief role in his future. We will see him in St. Lucie’s rotation for 2016.

 

55. RF Kenneth Bautista

Ht: 6’3″  Wt: 210   Level: Rookie GCL  B/T: R/R  Age: 8/7/1997 (18) Age Dif: -2.4

Statistics: 33 G, 116 PA, 107 AB, 20 H, 2 2B, 3B, HR, 3 SB, CS, 6 BB, 36 k, .187/.242/.252

Profile: Drafted out of Puerto Rico in the 23rd round in this most recent draft, Bautista has a lot of potential to live up to. A below average runner, he belongs in a corner, but he has an above-average arm, so Right field will be just fine. He has the power to fit in just fine at the position as well from a simple swing that generates a lot of hard pop, however, he must refine his approach to and work on some more contact. He should likely fit in right field at Kingsport.

 

 

54. SS Yeffry de Aza

Ht: 6’0″  Wt: 170   Level: Rookie GCL  B/T: R/R  Age: 1/14/1997 (19) Age Dif: -1.4

Statistics: 31 G, 109 PA, 99 AB, 31 H, 7 2B, 2 SB, 2 CS, 5 BB, 26 K, .313/.343/.384

Profile: Young Dominican shortstop signed during the July 2nd signing period of 2013 for 475k. He has a little pop in his bat, some may say “surprising” but might move off shortstop to 2nd or 3rd base. He has responded well to using all fields, and was able to hit for a high average. Let’s see if some of his power can get in-game when he takes the field in either Kingsport or Brooklyn.

 

53. 1B Matt Oberste

Ht: 6’2″  Wt: 220 Level: A+  B/T: R/R Age: 8/9/1991 (24)  Age Dif: +0.4

Statistics: 111 G, 465 PA, 419 AB, 126 H, 24 2B, 6 3B, 6 HR, 1 SB, 2 CS, 34 BB, 73 K,  .301/.359/.430

Profile: Matt Oberste was a 2013 7th round pick out of the University of Oklahoma who just hits and hits. As a career .352/.443/.593 hitter in college, Oberste shows some potential, however, he does not promise much versatility, especially with his way to first base being blocked. He has average power (up to 20 homers), a good eye, and is pretty patient. Look for him to DH, spell Dominic Smith, or play some 3rd base in Binghamton this coming season.

 

52. RHP Chase Ingram

Ht: 6’3″  Wt: 190  Level: Rookie Kingsport  B/T: R/R   Age: 4/17/1995  Age Dif: -0.8

Statistics: 12 G, 1 GS, 3.60 ERA, 2o IP, 11 H, 10 BB, 27 K, .167 BAA

Profile: Underslot pick in the 6th round of the 2015 draft, Ingram is an interesting young pick out of Hillsborough Community College. Using some decent mechanics, and an 88-92 mile per hour fastball, he has had some decent control in college leagues. His curve has the ability to flash plus, and a changeup that could improve to average. He seems like a Dillon Gee type if he continues to start, but could be a fast-moving reliever if they choose to go that direction. He could find himself in Columbia this next season.

 

51. LHP Joel Huertas

Ht: 6’3″ Wt: 210  Level: Rookie Gulf Coast League B/T: S/L  Age: 2/14/1996 (19) Age Dif: -1.2

Statistics: 11 G, 10 GS, 4.65 ERA, 50.1 IP, 48 H, 22 BB, 60 K, .249 BAA

Profile: Drafted in the 16th round out of Puerto Rico in 2014, Huertas is a guy to keep an eye out for. He’s got a 87-91 mile per hour fastball and has a chance for a decent breaker and changeup, as well as the possibility to gain some more velocity. Unfortunately, his control hasn’t been up to par yet, sporting a 5.0 bb/9, but young lefties have that type of issue often. Look for him to join the rotation in Brooklyn or Kingsport.

The next 30 prospects of the top 80 will be evaluated by the staff, we will now break them down in groups of five.

Click here to see Prospects 70-61

Click here to see Prospects 80-71

Ted’s Prospect Extras

5 Highest bonuses in the 2013 draft class:

1. 1B Dominic Smith 2.6m
2. RHP Andrew Church 850k
3. OF Ivan Wilson 624k
4. RHP Tyler Bashlor 550k
5. RHP Casey Meisner 500k