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    Who is Redszone's #29 prospect?

    Redszone's Top Prospects

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    Re: Who is Redszone's #29 prospect?

    I don't see a poll option yet.

    edit: Now it's there. I jumped the gun.
    Last edited by camisadelgolf; 12-21-2008 at 04:02 PM. Reason: I'm dumb.

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    Re: Who is Redszone's #29 prospect?

    Sulbaran time. #28 and 29 to surprise big time in 09.

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    Re: Who is Redszone's #29 prospect?

    I went with Sean Henry at #29. He's coming off a season in which he combined to hit .286/.362/.451 - .813 OPS between High-A and Double-A. He then followed that up with a .327/.389/.429 - .817 line in the Arizona Fall League. He may start the season in Louisville and have a chance to reach Cincy late in the year if he plays well.

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    Re: Who is Redszone's #29 prospect?

    Sulbaran will be my next pick.

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    Re: Who is Redszone's #29 prospect?

    Sam Lecure and Jordan Smith aren't being received very well. I hope they don't get discouraged.

    I'm sure the Reds have noted their considerable abilities, reflected in performances last year.
    Last edited by Kc61; 12-21-2008 at 05:17 PM.

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    Re: Who is Redszone's #29 prospect?

    Camisa,

    Weren't you voting for someone else a few picks ago?

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    Re: Who is Redszone's #29 prospect?

    Quote Originally Posted by *BaseClogger* View Post
    Camisa,

    Weren't you voting for someone else a few picks ago?
    I was trying to rally behind Ismael Guillon, but based on everyone's response, I decided there's no chance he'll get voted in the top-30, no matter how hard I try to pull for him. It's understandable, though, since he's never thrown a professional pitch for the Reds. Therefore, I'm going with Dave Sappelt, who is a five-tool player who has put up great stats. The only knock against him is that he's 5'9", but Kirby Puckett was 5'8", had the same skill set, and made it into the Hall of Fame. It's uncanny how similar Sappelt and Puckett could be when it's all said and done.

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    Re: Who is Redszone's #29 prospect?

    Quote Originally Posted by camisadelgolf View Post
    Here are Sappelt's numbers since being drafted this year:
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     Year  Age Tm  Lg  Lvl Aff   G    AB    R    H   2B  3B  HR  RBI  BB   SO    BA   OBP   SLG   OPS   SB   CS  SB%  SH  SF IBB HBP GDP
    +----+----+---+---+---+---+----+-----+----+----+---+---+---+----+----+----+-----+-----+-----+-----+----+---+----+---+---+---+---+---+
     2008   21 BIL PIO Rk  CIN   62   254   47   76  19   5   7   35   21   45  .299  .354  .496  .850    6   3  67%   2   1   0   1   5
    Sappelt is a toolsy, stocky outfielder who turns 22 next month and will almost definitely be Dayton's starting center fielder. Baseball America rated Sappelt as the Reds' best defensive draft pick of 2008.

    Let me sum that up for you:
    Sappelt is said to play an above-average center field, which is a prime defensive positon, and on top of that, he is very toolsy and has production to go with it.

    Before he was drafted, scouts questioned his strike zone knowledge, but Sappelt is quickly putting that question to rest, managing to put together a .354 OBP while striking out only 45 times in 62 games.

    That leaves only one thing working against him: his size. He's only 5'9", but somehow, he manages to put up good power numbers. Keep in mind, though, that he's projected to be a center fielder, so he doesn't necessarily need to continue his .850 OPS to be a very valuable player. However, if he does continue to produce at this rate, we could be seeing a future Kirby Puckett, who was almost identical in size and skill set.

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    Re: Who is Redszone's #29 prospect?

    Requests for the next fattening of the list:

    Ramon Geronimo
    Shea Snowden
    Craig Tatum
    Logan Parker
    Aguido Gonzalez

    No rush. I've still got half a dozen guys to vote on in the meantime . . .

    Are we going to 40?
    Last edited by mace; 12-22-2008 at 11:54 AM.

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    Re: Who is Redszone's #29 prospect?

    Quote Originally Posted by camisadelgolf View Post
    I was trying to rally behind Ismael Guillon, but based on everyone's response, I decided there's no chance he'll get voted in the top-30, no matter how hard I try to pull for him. It's understandable, though, since he's never thrown a professional pitch for the Reds. Therefore, I'm going with Dave Sappelt, who is a five-tool player who has put up great stats. The only knock against him is that he's 5'9", but Kirby Puckett was 5'8", had the same skill set, and made it into the Hall of Fame. It's uncanny how similar Sappelt and Puckett could be when it's all said and done.
    If Sulbaran wins this one, I turn to Guillon.

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    Re: Who is Redszone's #29 prospect?

    Quote Originally Posted by mace View Post
    Are we going to 40?
    I was planning on going to 40 but we could go to 50 if you guys want to.

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    Re: Who is Redszone's #29 prospect?

    I can keep clicking a box as long as there is one. Any chance Wilkin Castillo can get on the list soon?

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    Re: Who is Redszone's #29 prospect?

    Quote Originally Posted by Danny Serafini View Post
    I can keep clicking a box as long as there is one. Any chance Wilkin Castillo can get on the list soon?
    I'll add him to the next poll.

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    Re: Who is Redszone's #29 prospect?

    Quote Originally Posted by mace View Post
    Are we going to 40?

    Reds barely have 30


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