2021 Minor League Thread

[sportscoach]

You were bigger, faster, stronger than most prospects at the same age tho sportscoach, that just isn't a fair comparison

I was 5'11 about 150-160 area when I was 15 lol

 

[sportscoach]

That video is from a showcase that was almost 18 months ago...

Thats fair, still don't like to see how some of the throws went way wide and in the dirt then the 1B didn't even try to catch them cause they were. But that's just nitpicking honestly, so its something that can be fixed in due time...

 

[CATS44]

So the video was of a 14 yr old....lol.

From the time of that video to the time he is ready for MLB....IF he is ever MLB ready...at least seven years will elapse.

Seven freaking years.

I dont care what his throws, form, footwork, etc look like seven years before the fact. Lets check in on him when he is 20.

 

[DCTribefan]

By that age, Ken Griffey Jr. had already hit 38 home runs and driven in 141 runs.

 

[CATS44]

By that age, Ken Griffey Jr. had already hit 38 home runs and driven in 141 runs.

And Earl Averill was still seven years away from seeing a MLB pitch...lol.

Both are in the HOF.

 

[DCTribefan]

And Earl Averill was still seven years away from seeing a MLB pitch...lol.

Both are in the HOF.

And your point??

 

[CATS44]

And you point??

The counterpoint to whatever yours was...lol.

 

[DCTribefan]

The counterpoint to whatever yours was...lol.

I thought so. So much for a rational discussion.

 

[The Human Q-Tip]

@Sebastian - could you please move this thread to the minor league forum? Thanks!

 

[mopete12]

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/a-conversation-with-cleveland-pitching-prospect-daniel-espino/

 

[Gson]

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/a-conversation-with-cleveland-pitching-prospect-daniel-espino/

Nice article.. 101 with 20 inches of ride.. OUCH.. unhittable save for a few guess hits..

 

[Criznit]

Nice article.. 101 with 20 inches of ride.. OUCH.. unhittable save for a few guess hits..

Sounds pretty mature for a 20 year old. Sounds like he is still looking for a 3rd pitch "weapon" and that he feels really comfortable throwing his slider(s).

If he can get his secondary offerings in line to where he has 3 plus pitches and 4th that touches plus... Sky's the limit. BIG YEAR for Espino in 2022. Could be a top 10 prospect by seasons end

 

[DCTribefan]

 

[BimboColesHair]

Oscar elected for minor league free agency.

 

[sportscoach]

Oscar elected for minor league free agency.

Think they will resign him or will he lean towards a new spot with a better MLB chance?