BA: Pioneer League Top 20 (3 REDS)

[New Fever]

http://www.baseballamerica.com/today...es/264919.html

1. Todd Frazier- showed polished approach, good instincts, has to move to 3rd or corner outfield

5. Brandon Waring- plus power, bat speed, may have to switch to LF or 1B

16. Justin Reed- raw, good range, slightly below average arm

[Screwball]

How many different MLB teams are represented in the Pioneer League?

[New Fever]

8 teams

[lollipopcurve]

Frazschuh!

Bodes well. Waring at 5 is very solid, too. Some promising RH power bats (these two and Soto) added to the system -- much needed!

[texasdave]

Frazschuh!

Gesundheit!

[M2]

I really think Frazier could fly through the minors. He fundamentally gets it at the plate.

[OnBaseMachine]

Originally Posted by M2

I really think Frazier could fly through the minors. He fundamentally gets it at the plate.

Yep.

I think someone on here compared him to a more athletic Kevin Youkilis. I'll take it.

[Betterread]

Originally Posted by M2

I really think Frazier could fly through the minors. He fundamentally gets it at the plate.

Is that what you see? The prevailing opinion is that his swing is unorthodox and that it is inefficient. He has legitimate power potential, but he does not have a easy stroke. As a comparison, Jay Bruce has a smooth swing that produces easy power.
As I see it, Frazier is a desire/determination guy, not a tools or good fundamentals player. You can't argue with his success so far.

[M2]

Originally Posted by Betterread

Is that what you see? The prevailing opinion is that his swing is unorthodox and that it is inefficient. He has legitimate power potential, but he does not have a easy stroke. As a comparison, Jay Bruce has a smooth swing that produces easy power.
As I see it, Frazier is a desire/determination guy, not a tools or good fundamentals player. You can't argue with his success so far.

The game's full of unorthodox swings. Frazier knows what to swing at and that's most of the battle.

[WebScorpion]

3 in the GCL... 3 in the Pioneer League... 4 of the best at the cusp of the Major Leagues...

We're heavenly blessed and worldly wise,
We're peeping tom techies with X-ray eyes.
Things are going great; And they're only getting better.
We're doing all right, getting good grades,
the future's so bright, we gotta wear shades!

[Superdude]

As I see it, Frazier is a desire/determination guy, not a tools or good fundamentals player. You can't argue with his success so far.

Justin Turner is a desire/determination guy. Frazier has plenty of tools.

[Kc61]

There's been a lot of discussion who is the Reds top prospect after the "big four." I previously voted for Roenicke, although Stubbs, Wood, Francisco, Maloney, all got some mention.

All things considered, at this point, I think it is pretty clear that Todd Frazier is the fifth best Reds prospect after Bruce, Bailey, Cueto, and Votto (in whatever order).

And Waring gets consideration for the top ten.

[Superdude]

What do you guys think the power potential is for Frazier. He's been about as solid a hitter as they come so far in his career, and he's a big guy. Is 25 homers a reasonable expectation?

[PuffyPig]

Originally Posted by Kc61

There's been a lot of discussion who is the Reds top prospect after the "big four." I previously voted for Roenicke, although Stubbs, Wood, Francisco, Maloney, all got some mention.

All things considered, at this point, I think it is pretty clear that Todd Frazier is the fifth best Reds prospect after Bruce, Bailey, Cueto, and Votto (in whatever order).

And Waring gets consideration for the top ten.

I'd be amazed if Stubbs isn't listed at #5 when the propsect handbook comes out.

[dougdirt]

Originally Posted by PuffyPig

I'd be amazed if Stubbs isn't listed at #5 when the propsect handbook comes out.

I am with you on that one. He isn't the hitter that Frazier is, but Stubbs at least knows his position, and he plays it VERY well. Frazier is likely #6 when the list comes out.