Elvis Araujo takes the 43rd prospect slot in our poll. He received 22 of 158 votes (14%). Samuel Hiciano finished second with 20 votes
The current poll’s selections so far are listed below.
- J.P. Crawford
- Aaron Nola
- Maikel Franco
- Roman Quinn
- Zach Eflin
- Ben Lively
- Jesse Biddle
- Kelly Dugan
- Tom Windle
- Yoel Mecias
- Deivi Grullon
- Matt Imhof
- Dylan Cozens
- Carlos Tocci
- Odubel Herrera
- Aaron Altherr
- Aaron Brown
- Franklyn Kilome
- Victor Arano
- Andrew Knapp
- Zach Green
- Severino Gonzalez
- Cord Sandberg
- Jesmuel Valentin
- Ricardo Pinto
- Luis Encarnacion
- Cameron Perkins
- Jose Pujols
- Andrew Pullin
- Tommy Joseph
- Nefi Ogando
- Jiandido Tromp
- Joely Rodriguez
- Rhys Hoskins
- Brandon Leibrandt
- Willians Astudillo
- Elniery Garcia
- Arquimedes Gamboa
- Chris Oliver
- Hector Neris
- Brian Pointer
- Adam Morgan
- Elvis Araujo
The poll for #44 is up next.
I’m still on Canelo.
how is walding really not getting votes this is pure bs, quality swing and came on hard last season.
What great swing? He struck out in almost 1/3 of his AB and couldn’t get his BA up to .240, while repeating a level. How does that translate into quality swing? To me, it translates into ‘poor contact and pitch recognition skills’. If you enjoy watching him take BP, that’s fine. LGJ is also a BP wonder. I haven’t voted for him, either.
Perhaps you could make a stronger argument than his quality swing and coming on hard last season. Based on the numbers last year, he showed only mild improvement at the plate while repeating a level. It was really disappointing.
There are lots of guys on this list who have one or two things they are really good at. It seems to me that Walding has some things he has good at but has also shown he cannot translate it to success on the field.
I am voting for Canelo – he is almost exactly two years younger than Walding, plays a more difficult position on the field and last year (albeit in a smaller sample size) had the same offensive performance as Walding while in Lakewood. I would take Canelo every day of the week over Walding.
All that said, I really hope Walding puts it all together this year. It seems like he has the potential.
Honestly, to me, there’s at least the possibility that Walding will be released in ST if the Phils decide to play Green at 3B full time. Its probably not likely since Green is playing 1B also but you never know. The reality is that Walding has not hit enough.
I recall reading that Green’s time at 1B was simply to allow his injury to heal. The Phils consider him a 3B and if he spends anytime at 1B this year, it is more than likely a continuation of letting the back/hip heal.
Jim, you are #1 on my prospect list. Your a workhorse with writing and subject-matter talent. One of these years, I’m going to get to CLW for ST and I’ll seek you out to buy you and your wife a beer or whatever you both drink. Thanks for all you do for this site.
One thumbs down? Must be Jim being modest.
Those thumbs down people must be beautiful women who are devastated to discover Jim is married.
I had thrown Whitehead some votes previously but voted for Nunez this time. Easy to go multiple ways at this point. Canelo could also turn out to be a good player six months from now. There are still guys, even this low, who could potentially become major leaguers. This will be a big season for lots of guys in determining which way they go. Some of these guys though are 4A types at best to me. Pointer? I like him and all but I don’t see it.
Lino! he might make the Top 50 yet…