1) Taylor Lindsey, 2B, Grade B: Borderline B-. Appears to be emphasizing power over batting average, but he also drew more walks in ’13 and his overall rate of production was improved compared to 2012. Still looks like an Adam Kennedy/Todd Walker type second baseman, can be a regular but not a star.
2) Hunter Green, LHP, Grade B-: Borderline C+: The B- is probably generous and I may go down to C+. I like his arm strength and projectability, and the 2013 second-rounder has the highest upside arm in the system. He also had command problems in rookie ball, so don’t expect a rapid advancement.
3) C.J. Cron, 1B, Grade C+: Tough call between Cron and Cowart here. Cowart has better tools and is younger, but Cron’s bat looks safer. I said safer, not "great." Cron’s Double-A numbers aren’t much different than his High-A numbers once you adjust for context, buthis defense remains limited and he may not hit quite enough to be a regular first baseman for a good team.
4) Kaleb Cowart, 3B, Grade C+: As stated, he has better tools than Cron and you can make a case to rank him ahead. But his performance collapse in Double-A was so profound I’m starting to wonder if he needs to move back to the mound.
http://www.minorleagueball.com/2014/1/11/5297876/los-angeles-angels-top-20-prospects-for-2014
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