2026 Akron Rubberducks

[Petes999]

There has to be some moves. No way all 6 OFers see regular time. And, the limit should be 28 at AA like Columbus. They have 16 pitchers (normal) and 14 position players. Expect someone or two on development list.

 

[Petes999]

NVM

 

[Tondo]

Reid Johnston, huh? Org must really like him to hang onto a former 19th rd pick that hasn't pitched in a while

 

[CDAV45]

There has to be some moves. No way all 6 OFers see regular time. And, the limit should be 28 at AA like Columbus. They have 16 pitchers (normal) and 14 position players. Expect someone or two on development list.
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For such a highly rated farm system there isn't much outside of Genao, Stephen and Velasquez.

 

[WhoAzcue]

For such a highly rated farm system there isn't much outside of Genao, Stephen and Velasquez.

Being dismissive of Ellerts, Favors, Wilkinson, Rosario, and Cozart is just a tad premature, no?

 

[Criznit]

Jake Fox has disappeared from the Akron roster

 

[CDAV45]

Being dismissive of Ellerts, Favors, Wilkinson, Rosario, and Cozart is just a tad premature, no?

Yeah, I don't think they are much as far as prospects. Of those, Rosario could be a good one I guess and Ellerts throws hard.

 

[WhoAzcue]

Yeah, I don't think they are much as far as prospects. Of those, Rosario could be a good one I guess and Ellerts throws hard.

But those are precisely the prospects that make our system highly regarded in the first place. If you dismiss that kind of quality depth, then you may as well say the system is run of the mill.

 

[Tondo]

Akron Rubberducks

Stephen looked as advertised. Suddenly lost control in one inning, walking 4, but I'll excuse that as first start fatigue. Looked mostly like a pitcher with an idea of what he's doing paired with good stuff and arsenal.
RPs looked good/ok across the board. Jachec, Jasiak and Abney are all fringe up and down RP prospects.

Ralphy was the clear standout at the plate. Looks like the real deal. He was the youngest in this lineup but was clearly the most polished hitter.

Genao hits too many grounders. He needs more AA marinating and is further away than most fans realize. Cozart is smart behind the plate and it shows up on offense too as he maximizes his ABs. He looks worse than his results. Question is when or if it will catch up with him. Lots of swing and miss. Rosario looks as overmatched as last year at this level, AA test is real for him, as was to be expected considering his crude approach. Antunez will be interesting to how much power he can get with his upright swing. Underrated pure hitter.

 

[Damage]

For such a highly rated farm system there isn't much outside of Genao, Stephen and Velasquez.

Hartle
Favors
Ellerts

Antunez
Rosario
Mitchell
Cozart

^Forgot a few

 

[Criznit]

I picked Cozart as my under the radar breakout. Glove plays MLB, and I think the bat will too.

 

[Damage]

I picked Cozart as my under the radar breakout. Glove plays MLB, and I think the bat will too.

I was suspect but last few months made me a believer.

 

[DanielHSSports]

I think Rosario heard your concerns @Tondo

 

[Beed2176]

I think Rosario heard your concerns @Tondo

That dude is a physical specimen

 

[DanielHSSports]

That dude is a physical specimen

Rosario is probably the org's best RHH outfield prospect since Clint Frazier