Official CLE Midseason Prospect Rankings

[DickyLeftridge]

Curious to hear everyone's thoughts. Your rankings will probably be more informed than mine, but here's where I'm at.

1. Espino - Best arm to come through the org in some time. Performance/results are there. Age is there. Presumed development from this org + that arm = #1 Prospect since Lindor IMO. Should be completely untouchable in trade.
2. Freeman - Wrestled with this a bit, but think it's the right move. Hit very well this year. Slight injury now. Quite a bit of comp. surrounding him for the 2 MIF slots with Gimenez, Arias, Rocchio behind him. But this is the best bat IMO. Has just produced every single year with us. He's hitting .327 at Akron for crying out loud.
3. Angel Martinez - Production, projection, switch hitter. Maybe the breakout prospect in the org this year. Very exciting.
4. Gabriel Arias - what if I told you that he's at AAA and 9 months younger than Freeman? 2 years younger than Jones? What if I told you he's only about 9 months older than Valera? .250 w 7 HRs and seems more likely to stick at SS/3B than some others.
5. George Valera - Bat starting to show now that he's healthy. Great stroke. Great age for level. Very exciting prospect.
6. Brayan Rocchio - Switch-hitting SS with great contact and great age for the level. Very good numbers, not even including his age, at a premium position.
7. Nolan Jones - Him here is more a reflection of my opinion as to where he really always stacked up in the org, given his likely positional move, than anything in particular this season. I didn't buy the #1 prospect ranking. But he's still a very nice bat, and he's starting to tick up in performance.
8. Gavin Williams - G.A.S. GAS. Production, multiple offerings, really looking forward to this guy in the system.

At this point not really sure. Seems there's a real separation between the above and any others.

9. Bo Naylor - Reports are his defense has been great. Still incredibly young for level. Important position and seems that he is sticking there. Bat hasn't impressed stats wise this year.
10. Logan Allen Junior - you know I'm not sure how you don't put Logan Allen the younger here. Already at AA. Only 22. Been dealing. LHP. 1.46 ERA, 73/13 KK/BB. First season as a pro. Hard to argue.

Will poke around with the rest of the rankings later today. Interested in your own lists and why mine is wrong. Always a fun mid-season topic IMO.

 

[sportscoach]

I like this ideas, why not have everyone just post their top 10 list! I actually need to think mine through lol

 

[Out of the Rafters at the Q]

1. Espino
2. Freeman
3. Nolan
4. Angel
5. Arias
6. Valera
7. Gimenez
8. Williams
9. Bo
10. Rocchio

 

[mopete12]

1. Espino
2. Freeman
3. Nolan
4. Angel
5. Arias
6. Valera
7. Gimenez
8. Williams
9. Bo
10. Rocchio

FYI, Gimenez used up his rookie eligibility in 2020. Although I’m sure the Indians have multiple Gimenez’s in their farm system so maybe you weren’t talking about Andres

 

[Out of the Rafters at the Q]

FYI, Gimenez used up his rookie eligibility in 2020. Although I’m sure the Indians have multiple Gimenez’s in their farm system so maybe you weren’t talking about Andres

I'm talking about Andres.

I'd consider him a prospect.

 

[sportscoach]

I'm talking about Andres.

I'd consider him a prospect.

At his age, you can honestly merit that argument.

 

[DickyLeftridge]

Curious to hear everyone's thoughts. Your rankings will probably be more informed than mine, but here's where I'm at.

1. Espino - Best arm to come through the org in some time. Performance/results are there. Age is there. Presumed development from this org + that arm = #1 Prospect since Lindor IMO. Should be completely untouchable in trade.
2. Freeman - Wrestled with this a bit, but think it's the right move. Hit very well this year. Slight injury now. Quite a bit of comp. surrounding him for the 2 MIF slots with Gimenez, Arias, Rocchio behind him. But this is the best bat IMO. Has just produced every single year with us. He's hitting .327 at Akron for crying out loud.
3. Angel Martinez - Production, projection, switch hitter. Maybe the breakout prospect in the org this year. Very exciting.
4. Gabriel Arias - what if I told you that he's at AAA and 9 months younger than Freeman? 2 years younger than Jones? What if I told you he's only about 9 months older than Valera? .250 w 7 HRs and seems more likely to stick at SS/3B than some others.
5. George Valera - Bat starting to show now that he's healthy. Great stroke. Great age for level. Very exciting prospect.
6. Brayan Rocchio - Switch-hitting SS with great contact and great age for the level. Very good numbers, not even including his age, at a premium position.
7. Nolan Jones - Him here is more a reflection of my opinion as to where he really always stacked up in the org, given his likely positional move, than anything in particular this season. I didn't buy the #1 prospect ranking. But he's still a very nice bat, and he's starting to tick up in performance.
8. Gavin Williams - G.A.S. GAS. Production, multiple offerings, really looking forward to this guy in the system.

At this point not really sure. Seems there's a real separation between the above and any others.

9. Bo Naylor - Reports are his defense has been great. Still incredibly young for level. Important position and seems that he is sticking there. Bat hasn't impressed stats wise this year.
10. Logan Allen Junior - you know I'm not sure how you don't put Logan Allen the younger here. Already at AA. Only 22. Been dealing. LHP. 1.46 ERA, 73/13 KK/BB. First season as a pro. Hard to argue.

Will poke around with the rest of the rankings later today. Interested in your own lists and why mine is wrong. Always a fun mid-season topic IMO.

11. Wolf - Tough year this year, but touching 97 with a 12/6 curve, and projection left if he fills out. Young for level. Hoping the projection comes around.
12. HANKINS - even tougher year with the TJ surgery, but the size, makeup, and GAS is all there.
13. Torres - bounceback year from TJ, fairing a little better than Wolf, but feels like a reliever eventually to me. Still brings THAT GAS.
14. Tena - I rank him ahead of Gabby Rodriguez and Bracho who I'm still skeptical about. He's produced. Young for level. MIF projection.
15. NikhRAZY - can't find a single solid negative report about this guy. Screams Indians org. Saw he might even touch 94. Like his fire and intangibles too.

Stewing on the rest still but considering Burns, Lavastida, Palacios, Curry, Owen Miller, Bracho, Halpin, and Noel in bout this tier.

 

[33Y0]

1. Espino
2. Freeman
3. Jones
4. A. Martinez
5. Arias
6. Valera
7. Naylor
8. Williams
9. Rocchio
10. Logan T. Allen
11. Hankins
12. Torres
13. Burns
14. Nikhrazy
15. Lavastida

 

[Criznit]

I'll get a list going, but have to believe Palacios has to be a top10-15 guy.

1. Espino -he has the stuff. Sky is the limit.
2. Freeman - ML hit tool. If it all comes together for this guy.
3. A.Martinez - solid production and maturity/breaking out is a solid possibility.

4. Jones - a lot to like. If he can be a solid OFer could blossom into a legit plus MLer.
5. Rocchio - was down after a slow start, but has been excellent since June 1st
6. Valera - injuries and covid slowed his development. Flashing the tools and playing rather well lately.
7. Williams - 1st rounder should be a top 10 guy most days
8. Arias - plate discipline has improved immensely. If consistency shows up while swinging he could be special.
9. Naylor
10. Palacios
11. Hankins
12. Miller
13. Burns
14. L.Allen
15. Curry
16. Lavstida
17. Noel

Something like that. I am sure I flubbed it.

 

[Out of the Rafters at the Q]

1. Espino
2. Freeman
3. Jones
4. A. Martinez
5. Arias
6. Valera
7. Naylor
8. Williams
9. Rocchio
10. Logan T. Allen
11. Hankins
12. Torres
13. Burns
14. Nikhrazy
15. Lavastida

one through six, as well as #8, looks very similar...

 

[CATS44]

If Giminez is considered a prospect, he is our #1 prospect.

 

[DickyLeftridge]

11. Wolf - Tough year this year, but touching 97 with a 12/6 curve, and projection left if he fills out. Young for level. Hoping the projection comes around.
12. HANKINS - even tougher year with the TJ surgery, but the size, makeup, and GAS is all there.
13. Torres - bounceback year from TJ, fairing a little better than Wolf, but feels like a reliever eventually to me. Still brings THAT GAS.
14. Tena - I rank him ahead of Gabby Rodriguez and Bracho who I'm still skeptical about. He's produced. Young for level. MIF projection.
15. NikhRAZY - can't find a single solid negative report about this guy. Screams Indians org. Saw he might even touch 94. Like his fire and intangibles too.

Stewing on the rest still but considering Burns, Lavastida, Palacios, Curry, Owen Miller, Bracho, Halpin, and Noel in bout this tier.

16. BensGOAT - fugg it, I'm riding the hype train. More tools than anyone we have. Is putting it together this year. Prior track record only thing keeping him from being higher.
17. Bracho - still young, still hitting OK, versatile enough to play multiple IF spots.
18. Burns - hasn't performed quite as well as Logan Allen Jr. but hasn't lost his way either. Bet he'll be starting for us soon enough.
19. Miller - Mashed earlier this year and then cooled off. Position versatile.
20. OGonz - Mashed, mashed, mashed, led the team in Akron in several offensive categories.
21. Lavastida - curious if he can stick at C in this org. Bat seems to be there.
22. Vargas - sad to see him miss the year with TJ. But as much GAS as anyone in the system save Espino.
23. Curry - performance is insane. Very exciting guy.
24. Palacios - just rakes. Now more position versatility. He's 24 years old in AA, but production says he'll be up in Cleve soon.
25. Noel - as a big BradGOAT fan, this is the guy to follow for the next in the line of BOMBERS.
26. Halpin - nice pro debut, and was a high $ signing last year. Has outperformed our 1st Rounder.
27. Francisco Perez - dominant in the minors. Ready to see him in Cleveland. LH pen addition.
28. Greene - seems to be off to a nice start for ACL team. Lot of tools as well.
29. Cantillo - I'm wondering where he'd be right now if he never got injured this year. In the MLB rotation? Still just 21 at AA.
30. Gabby Rodriguez - more due to his hype coming in than what he's done on the field. Hoping it clicks for him like it seems to with BensGOAT.

Receiving votes: Jose Fermin, Steven Kwan, Milan Tolentino, Nick Miko the reliever, Joe Naranjo, Carson Tucker, Junior Sanquintin, Cody Morris, Juan Mota, Scott Moss, Yainer Diaz, Damon Casetta-Stubbs, Mason Hickman, Quentin Holmes, Kirk the 5'9", Will Brennan.

 

[DickyLeftridge]

If Giminez is considered a prospect, he is our #1 prospect.

He's, by definition, not a prospect. Even if he was, he wouldn't be #1 over Espino IMO.

 

[hockeyjohn]

Eric Cross is a fantasy baseball writer and prospect analyst for Fantrax. Here is his top 10- post draft.

1. Daniel Espino
2. Tyler Freeman
3. Bryan Rocchio
4. George Valera
5. Aaron Bracho
6. Isaiah Greene
7. Nolan Jones
8. Jhonkensy Noel
9. Gavin Williams
10. EthanHankins

He commented that the Indians farm is so deep. He commented that Planez, Burns, Martinez, and a few others would be top 10 on a lot of other teams.


I mentioned his list because he knows the prospects and I believe is a very knowledgeable writer. His fantasy opinions have helped me as well.

 

[33Y0]

Eric Cross is a fantasy baseball writer and prospect analyst for Fantrax. Here is his top 10- post draft.

1. Daniel Espino
2. Tyler Freeman
3. Bryan Rocchio
4. George Valera
5. Aaron Bracho
6. Isaiah Greene
7. Nolan Jones
8. Jhonkensy Noel
9. Gavin Williams
10. EthanHankins

He commented that the Indians farm is so deep. He commented that Planez, Burns, Martinez, and a few others would be top 10 on a lot of other teams.


I mentioned his list because he knows the prospects and I believe is a very knowledgeable writer. His fantasy opinions have helped me as well.

That’s an interesting top ten..