#1 Taylor Lindsey | 60/AA (2B)
| Age | PA | H | 2B | HR | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | wOBA |
| 21 | 655 | 157 | 25 | 19 | 54 | 108 | 4 | .267 | .330 | .430 | .338 |
The Year in Review: Lindsey produced solid numbers in 2013 at the Double-A level — including a .780 OPS — after he made some changes to his approach from previous seasons. He also played in the Arizona Fall League but was noticeably worn down and produced an OPS of just .632.
The Scouting Report: An offensive-minded second baseman, Lindsey saw his home run total jump from nine in both 2011 and 2012 to 17 last year in the Texas League. The Arizona native tweaked his approach at the plate to sacrifice some contact for the increased home run pop. Although he didn’t hit for as high of an average, his on-base percentage improved because he became more patient. He’ll likely never be anything special at the keystone but he should be an average defender.
The Year Ahead: Angels incumbent second baseman Howie Kendrick is signed through 2015 and the development of Lindsey could allow the organization to save some money by committing to the 22 year old after a season of development in Triple-A while looking to trade the veteran.
The Career Outlook: Lindsey should be a slightly-above-average second baseman at the plate and average-ish on defence.
#2 C.J. Cron | AA/60 (1B/DH)
| Age | PA | H | 2B | HR | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | wOBA |
| 23 | 657 | 175 | 42 | 19 | 31 | 94 | 8 | .292 | .339 | .464 | .354 |
The Year in Review: Cron produced respectable overall numbers at the Double-A level in 2013 but he regressed in the power department and his on-base percentage was a disappointment. His home run total dropped from 27 in 2012 to 14 in ’13. He headed to the Arizona Fall League at the end of the regular season and produced outstanding numbers with a 1.167 OPS in 20 games.
The Scouting Report: Cron has more raw power than any other player in the Angels system but he struggled to consistently utilize it in 2013. The hulking first baseman needs to become more selective at the plate, which will give him better pitches to drive and will also (hopefully) increase his on-base percentages. I don’t expect him to hit for an overly high batting average in the Majors so the power tool is by far his most attractive asset. Defensively, he should be fringe-average to average at first base and may end up in the designated hitter role before he turns 30.
The Year Ahead: Cron will move up to Triple-A in 2014 where he look to find a more consistent power stroke and try to add some polish to his defensive game.
The Career Outlook: The native of Arizona will likely develop into a bat-only player with the raw power to hit 25+ home runs per season but his lack of patience at the plate will hinder his overall effectiveness as a hitter.
Additional Notes
| Age | G | GS | IP | H | HR | K/9 | BB/9 | ERA | FIP |
| 17 | 8 | 7 | 16.2 | 16 | 0 | 5.94 | 8.64 | 4.32 | 4.94 |
The Year in Review: Lacking a first round draft pick in 2013, the Angels were no doubt thrilled to find fringe-first rounder Green available with the 59th overall pick. After signing, he made seven starts in rookie ball but walked 16 batters in 16.2 innings of work. Brought along slowly, the southpaw never pitched more than 3.1 innings in any appearance.
The Scouting Report: Green has a projectable frame and a three-pitch repertoire that could feature three above-average offerings in his low-to-mid-90s fastball, curveball and changeup. The big knock on Green, though, is inconsistent mechanics that lead to both command and control problems. He has a lot of talent but he may need a lot of seasoning.
The Year Ahead: Green, 18, will almost certainly repeat short-season rookie ball for a second time while he looks to smooth out his delivery and show more consistency.
The Career Outlook: Green has the ceiling of a No. 2 or 3 starter if he can learn to command his impressive repertoire. Given his frame, he may eventually work more consistently in the mid-90s with consistent mechanics and more experience.
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