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Old 01-01-2013, 09:22 PM   #33
Scrap Irony
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Re: Who is Redszone's #9 prospect? 2013

I went in another direction and picked Dan Langfield.

I like his plus fastball, slider, and curve combination and the system's ability to teach a better change up. Even if he can't find the feel for the change, he could become a Nick Massett or JJ Hoover type in the bullpen.

His K rate and K/BB rate were both outstanding in the Pioneer League. He was in the Top Ten of prospect pitchers (age 21 and under) in WHIP (8), H/9 IP (3), K (9), K/ 9 IP (4), K/BB ratio (10), ERA (6), among others.

Langfield's a bit older than he needs to be in the lower levels of the minor league feeder system. He's also had a history of struggling with command and his 4.1 BB/ 9 IP needs work. He's a bit undersized for a starter.

But, overall, Lanfield is a very intriguing prospect that likely deserves a top ten spot in a questionable Red minor league system.
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